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Linux In Hollywood: Status Report

segment writes "TechNewsWorld is running an article about Linux in Hollywood. The article describes speed advantages, cost advantages, movies in which Linux played a role (including Shrek, Star Wars, and Titanic). Mentions of the embrace for Linux with history on Apple, Microsoft, and other vendors, and how they've adapted to the use.`As a rule, no major studio will rely on a tool without access to the source code. The risk is too great. It's not that the studios want to putter around modifying commercial programs, rather it's insurance -- insurance that they can do so if they must to meet a production deadline.` Very informative article." Robin Rowe (the author) is the project manager for Cinepaint (formerly "FilmGimp"), but writes about 3D applications, barriers to software entry in Hollywood, and more.

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  1. Rob Malda's disgusting online activities by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    This wannabe pedo tried to solicit princessponygirl92 , a 11 year old girl ... or so they thought!

    (Again I am sickened to report this wannabe pedophile was busted with an "underage girl" account showing an UNdeveloped 11 year old girl. Within the first few lines this guy had his dick out on camera. As you read you'll see how he draws out the pertinent info and arranges to get his mitts on her. I do not have a picture of his face, but he gave the same number FOUR times. FIND HIM. This is one serious, hardcore Chester )
    princessponygirl92 (9:22:27 PM): hi
    cmdr_taco (9:22:37 PM): how u 2 nite?
    princessponygirl92 (9:22:47 PM): great!!!
    cmdr_taco (9:22:52 PM): good
    cmdr_taco (9:23:02 PM): whats up?
    princessponygirl92 (9:23:13 PM): i dont no yet
    princessponygirl92 (9:23:24 PM): i jus got here
    cmdr_taco (9:23:40 PM): u liv in chicago area?
    princessponygirl92 (9:23:45 PM): ya
    cmdr_taco (9:23:53 PM): where?
    princessponygirl92 (9:24:12 PM): at my house! (Hey, I'm 11 what do I know? )
    cmdr_taco (9:24:16 PM): lol
    cmdr_taco (9:24:31 PM): im in western subburbs
    princessponygirl92 (9:24:46 PM): k
    cmdr_taco (9:25:04 PM): when school start 4 u ?
    princessponygirl92 (9:25:17 PM): tues
    cmdr_taco (9:25:28 PM): wow
    princessponygirl92 (9:25:33 PM): do u go to school?
    cmdr_taco (9:25:35 PM): summer over already
    princessponygirl92 (9:25:40 PM): ya
    cmdr_taco (9:25:51 PM): what grade or yr u in?
    princessponygirl92 (9:26:09 PM): i will be in 6th
    cmdr_taco (9:26:16 PM): ok
    princessponygirl92 (9:26:17 PM):
    princessponygirl92 (9:26:39 PM): do u like horses?
    cmdr_taco (9:26:46 PM): yes
    cmdr_taco (9:26:51 PM): u ride?
    princessponygirl92 (9:26:57 PM): i want to
    princessponygirl92 (9:27:08 PM): my mom says no
    cmdr_taco (9:27:10 PM): u hav a horse?
    princessponygirl92 (9:27:18 PM): no
    cmdr_taco (9:27:26 PM): any pets?
    princessponygirl92 (9:27:31 PM): ya
    cmdr_taco (9:27:36 PM): dog?
    princessponygirl92 (9:27:40 PM): kitty
    princessponygirl92 (9:27:44 PM):
    cmdr_taco (9:27:51 PM): u like kitty?
    princessponygirl92 (9:27:54 PM): ya
    princessponygirl92 (9:28:04 PM): she is a very good kitty
    princessponygirl92 (9:28:14 PM): her name is baxter
    cmdr_taco (9:28:15 PM): does she listen?
    princessponygirl92 (9:28:26 PM): ya she listesns
    cmdr_taco (9:28:43 PM): how old is she?
    princessponygirl92 (9:29:01 PM): she is 2 i think
    cmdr_taco (9:29:23 PM): does ur sister like the cat? (This is classic pervert strategy - he is digging for information on how many family members are around to assess his risk )
    princessponygirl92 (9:29:35 PM): i dont have a sister
    cmdr_taco (9:29:41 PM): brother?
    princessponygirl92 (9:29:51 PM): no just me
    cmdr_taco (9:30:05 PM): ur parents divod?
    princessponygirl92 (9:30:12 PM): u mean divorsed?
    cmdr_taco (9:30:13 PM): divorced
    princessponygirl92 (9:30:15 PM): ya
    cmdr_taco (9:30:24 PM): u liv w/mom
    princessponygirl92 (9:30:32 PM): ya how did u no it?
    cmdr_taco (9:30:40 PM): just guess
    cmdr_taco (9:30:59 PM): u miss having a sis or brother? (And this is classic wannabe pedophile information digging - he is looking for a child who is isolated and likely to be in need of attention. That need is what he wants to exploit )
    princessponygirl92 (9:31:14 PM): i dont no i never had one silly
    cmdr_taco (9:31:18 PM): lol
    princessponygirl92 (9:31:24 PM):
    cmdr_taco (9:31:25 PM): wheres mom now? (Again, how much can he get away with? )
    princessponygirl92 (9:31:33 PM): waching a movie
    cmdr_taco (9:31:56 PM): u like talking on computor?
    princessponygirl92 (9:32:01 PM): ya
    princessponygirl92 (9:32:02 PM): do u?
    cmdr_taco (9:32:11 PM): yes
    princessponygirl92 (9:32:35 PM): i like to see what the chat sez
    princessponygirl92 (9:32:41 PM): sometimes
    cmdr_taco (9:32:49 PM): u hav cam?
    princessponygirl92 (9:32:54 PM): no
    princessponygirl92 (9:32:58 PM): i wish!!
    princessponygirl92 (9:33:51 PM): is that u??? (He sent me the link to wa

  2. One word: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Poop. Yeah you heard me. Poop.

  3. Re:obvious advantage by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I fart on you

  4. I AGREE COMPLETELY by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Poop!

  5. yeah i just saw a similar article by ADOT+Troll · · Score: -1, Troll
    all about this here.

    Perhaps slightly off topic, but I was wondering if there were any movies that had Linux run as an OS on their computers? What about special FX that was done on Linux-based systems? I know Macs are big on these things ,but I know there is Linux for Macs too. Thx!

  6. a re-hash of 'linux rules the world BS article' by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    How many years will it be before we stop seeing these 'linux is free and going to rule the world' BS articles?

    I mean, it's been done to death about as bad as 'last minute income tax filings on April 15' each and every year.

    The NYT can make a fortune of keyword search and replace for template articles from its archives...