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Kernel 2.6.1 Released
jnf writes "And so he said it is released, and then jumped on a plane to Australia. Linus announced the release of 2.6.1 a few minutes ago, fixes include AGPGART, a fork() bugfix, and misc changes to XFS, and those are just the patches applied since v2.6.1-rc3. Full changelog is avialable, kernel at the usual places, i held off posting this until kernel.org was updated." 2.6.0 is now in Debian unstable...
NetBSD...wtf?
You insensitive clods! I'm calling my congressman!
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It's a dangerous kernel.
I was here
I AM GAY.
Why is this one funny but http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=92168&cid=7927 393 not funny? HUH?!
As an enlightened, modern mac user, I try to be as involved as possible in the lives of my six registered users at MacSlash. I encourage them to join team sports. I attend their teen parties with them to ensure no drinking or alcohol is on the premises. I keep a fatherly eye on the CDs they listen to and the shows they watch, the company they keep and the books they read. You could say I'm a model webmaster. My registered users have never failed to make me proud, and I can say without the slightest embellishment that I have the finest website in the USA. Two years ago, my Mom Carol and I decided that our user's education would not be complete without some grounding in modern computers. To this end, my mom bought me a brand new DSL Line to learn with. The users had a lot of fun using the handful of application programs we'd bought, such as Adobe's Photoshop and Microsoft's Word, and my mom and I were pleased that our gift was received so well. Our son AcaBen was most entranced by the device, and became quite a pro at surfing the net. When AcaBen began to spend whole days on the machine, I became concerned, but mom advised me to calm down, and that it was only a passing phase. I was content to bow to her experience as a mother, until our youngest user, Trollaxor, charged into the living room one night to blurt out: "AcaBen is a computer hacker!"
As you can imagine, I was amazed. A computer hacker in my own house! I began to monitor my son's habits, to make certain that Trollaxor wasn't just telling stories, as s/he is prone to doing at times.
After a few days of investigation, and some research into computer hacking, I confronted AcaBen with the evidence. I'm afraid to say, this was the only time I have ever been truly disappointed in one of my users. We raised them to be honest and to have integrity, and AcaBen betrayed the principles we tried to encourage in him, when he refused point blank to admit to his activities. His denials continued for hours, and in the end, I was left with no choice but to ban him from using the computer until he is old enough to be responsible for his actions.
After going through this ordeal with my own website, I was left pondering how I could best help others in similar situations. I'd gained a lot of knowledge over those few days regarding hackers. It's only right that I provide that information to other webmasters, in the hope that they will be able to tell if their children are being drawn into the world of hacking. Perhaps other parents will be able to steer their sons back onto the straight and narrow before extreme measures need to be employed.
To this end, I have decided to publish the top ten signs that your son is a hacker. I advise any parents to read this list carefully and if their son matches the profile, they should take action. A smart parent will first try to reason with their son, before resorting to groundings, or even spanking. I pride myself that I have never had to spank a child, and I hope this guide will help other parents to put a halt to their son's misbehaviour before a spanking becomes necessary.
1. Has your son asked you to change ISPs?
Most American families use trusted and responsible Internet Service Providers, such as AOL. These providers have a strict "No Hacking" policy, and take careful measures to ensure that your internet experience is enjoyable, educational and above all legal. If your child is becoming a hacker, one of his first steps will be to request a change to a more hacker friendly provider.
I would advise all parents to refuse this request. One of the reasons your son is interested in switching providers is to get away from AOL's child safety filter. This filter is vital to any parent who wants his son to enjoy the internet without the endangering him through exposure to "adult" content. It is best to stick with the protection AOL provides, rather than using a home-based solution. If your son is becoming a hacker, he will be able to circumvent any home-based measures with surprising ease, usi
Where did you get your BLT drive? I'm starving!
I think that's the only bit of kit my server room lacks and somehow it sounds so much more useful.
Why did I waste my money on that Tee tree plant? Oh yes, I remember it was cheaper than those mechanical hair conditioners.
Looking at the last two articles I thought I was browsing Freshmeat! O_o
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CVS 1.11.11 released
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Opera for Linux 7.23 released
AFPL Ghostcript 8.13 released
Linux is one thing, but Icecast? How is that more "stuff that matters" than any of the above (that have all been released in the last two days).
Worst: it doesn't compile with VS.NET. This Linux thing isn't as portable as advertised.
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That one got +1 insightful? This is a sad, sad day for slashdot.
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