Since when has a laptop (or computer of any type) *needed* 30 years of power? If it was cheap, I'm sure people would find ways to use those batteries
but since you have to pay for the energy one way or another, I'd really prefer a 5-year-battery.
Linux is propably the best thing ever happened to GPL v2, Stallman should be grateful for that.
The Linux kernel developers have the right to choose the licence they like. Changing the licence is going to be hard anyway, if it happens some day.
As an enduser I think Linux is what gives me most freedom. I could install some BSD on my machines, but I don't believe I would get same level of usability and I don't think RMS would suggest Windows or OS X.. solaris or hurd maybe? I don't think so.
So he must be talking to developers. don't they have the right to choose any licence that fits their needs best? They do. So RMS is just lobbying his new licence, because he's afraid Linus has too much influence out side kernel development.
As a end user you don't have to click a "I Agree" button, because GPL is all about distributing the code. If you distribute binaries, you have to distribute the source too. If you just use software that is licensed under GPL you dont have to agree to anything.
The distros should just follow Debian's lead with "non-free" and sequester all GPL3 apps to their own optional disc. That should alleviate any fears from corporate users and resellers.
GPL3 is in no way non-free. I'd say it's even more free than anything else before. It guarantees you don't get screwed by Microsoft and patents.
I'm sure Debian will welcome the GPL3 and start distributing stuff under it as soon as possible
GPL3 is only going to be a problem for companies who intend to harm free software
As someone already said Intel's onboard stuff is the best out there. Especially if you are building a new computer, which propably don't have anything but pci-e slots. With older hardware there were more options. I have an old Ati Radeon 9200 in my closet, just in case I need AGP graphics card. It's the last Radeon that works completely with open source drivers. (also 7000 and 8500 and 9000 work).
So it doesn't look too good, does it..
Well there is hope. Intel is working on discrete graphics chips. read more here and here.
I believe Intel has no reason to change their Linux friendly policy. So I hope they come up with a decent discrete graphics card and release open source drivers with it.
Since Intel is such a big player it just might encourage others to do the same.
Bug reports are actually sent to bugs.debian.org
ATM there's only 72 rc-bugs to be squashed before Etch will be ready (Debian-installer rc2 will be out soon too). Soon enough the most stable Linux distribution ever is released. Thanks to all debian developers around the world.
Windows is still the only popular OS that has no decent security by default.
With Mac OS X, Linux or BSD you got to have a bad admin if your box gets owned. With windows you only need a clueless user and you're screwed. So there has to be something wrong with the design. You can't blame the user for everything; "you shouldn't have clicked that", "you should have been running a better firewall", "you should have bought a better anti-virus software".
No wonder mr ballmer is worried about the competition Ballmer repeats threats against Linux
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but since you have to pay for the energy one way or another, I'd really prefer a 5-year-battery.
is this music shop US only?
I tried to buy a song, but you are required to choose a state when you fill in billing address. I don't feel comfortable lying there.
these specs are only to produce the 2d driver for starters. 3d specs will follow.
Linux is propably the best thing ever happened to GPL v2, Stallman should be grateful for that.
The Linux kernel developers have the right to choose the licence they like. Changing the licence is going to be hard anyway, if it happens some day.
As an enduser I think Linux is what gives me most freedom. I could install some BSD on my machines, but I don't believe I would get same level of usability and I don't think RMS would suggest Windows or OS X.. solaris or hurd maybe? I don't think so.
So he must be talking to developers. don't they have the right to choose any licence that fits their needs best?
They do. So RMS is just lobbying his new licence, because he's afraid Linus has too much influence out side kernel development.
As a end user you don't have to click a "I Agree" button, because GPL is all about distributing the code. If you distribute binaries, you have to distribute the source too. If you just use software that is licensed under GPL you dont have to agree to anything.
GPL3 is in no way non-free. I'd say it's even more free than anything else before. It guarantees you don't get screwed by Microsoft and patents.
I'm sure Debian will welcome the GPL3 and start distributing stuff under it as soon as possible
GPL3 is only going to be a problem for companies who intend to harm free software
As someone already said Intel's onboard stuff is the best out there. Especially if you are building a new computer, which propably don't have anything but pci-e slots.
With older hardware there were more options. I have an old Ati Radeon 9200 in my closet, just in case I need AGP graphics card. It's the last Radeon that works completely with open source drivers. (also 7000 and 8500 and 9000 work).
So it doesn't look too good, does it..
Well there is hope. Intel is working on discrete graphics chips. read more here and here.
I believe Intel has no reason to change their Linux friendly policy. So I hope they come up with a decent discrete graphics card and release open source drivers with it.
Since Intel is such a big player it just might encourage others to do the same.
Bug reports are actually sent to bugs.debian.org
ATM there's only 72 rc-bugs to be squashed before Etch will be ready (Debian-installer rc2 will be out soon too). Soon enough the most stable Linux distribution ever is released. Thanks to all debian developers around the world.
Windows is still the only popular OS that has no decent security by default. With Mac OS X, Linux or BSD you got to have a bad admin if your box gets owned. With windows you only need a clueless user and you're screwed. So there has to be something wrong with the design. You can't blame the user for everything; "you shouldn't have clicked that", "you should have been running a better firewall", "you should have bought a better anti-virus software".
No wonder mr ballmer is worried about the competition
Ballmer repeats threats against Linux