The grandparent to this post was wrong with suggesting apt-get. They should have recommended synaptic - a graphical package manager. Supposedly it works fine under Fedora as well as Debian.
Very few users use Access.. so that itself is not much of an issue for home users. However, speciality apps like Access in general seem to be an issue. Sure, Linux is great for me as a systems administrator and programmer - but if I wrote documentation, or did sales, I might have a problem. Tools for doing web-based demos, editing PDF files, RAD, and other "specialities" are not available.
I can't find direct replacements for Robohelp, Webdemo, Flash MX, etc.. for Linux. Wine isn't an option if the only programs you need to run are for Windows.
If you have a fast drive then what you're seeing are probably a result of the paranoia settings. The speed you see is probably a result of the "throughput" of ripping after paranoia -- the CD is probably spinning at a much faster speed.
Of course, if you disable paranoia, then you will bad rips from scratched cds.
I think the problem here is with the device itself, not with the software... availability is also an issue.
These are problems similar to the Neuros - a great product with lots of hacker-friendly features, but it is huge, clunky, and you can only buy it online.
Even back then, optical drives were not very expensive; however, they were slow. The story gamers were told was that Nintendo backed out of producing CD-ROM units because the load times where too high.
Of course, that doesn't exactly jive with the idea of the SNES-CD:)
On the other hand - did we ever expect the SNES-CD to be any better than the SEGA-CD, a unit not-so-powerful as the Playstation?
Of course, one could argue that there have ever been a handful of viruses for Linux and that a Linux box can be configured to automatically upgrade itself - or easily upgraded manually.
But you're right that Windows shops don't want to have to employee a Linux administrator because of one application.
I've seen companies with Windows workstations and servers get roped into being a VAR for a Linux app and from that experience setup an internal Linux server. The number of Linux-based solutions increased since my hire, but it was always an issue of who else could support it if I wasn't there (sick, dead, quit, etc). Meanwhile, there are some people who you will find are viciously pro-Windows with a higher rank.. some people don't care what something does, how much it saves, but care that it isn't from someone that they trust.
Luckily, many killer business apps are now coming from IBM, Novell, and Sun.. and they're working on Linux. Considering Exchange? Consider GroupWise. Considering Microsoft Office? Consider OpenOffice.
I find that it is a lot easier to push Linux and Linux based solutions to management if it isn't from "Linus Torvalds", "ESR", or "RMS" (etc).. but from trusted sources like Novell.
I've convinced users to move from Microsoft Office to OpenOffice on the premise that they aren't using "freeware", they're using software from Sun Microsystems.
The idea used to be that to get users onto Linux there would need to be a killer app only for Linux. However, to convert users you don't want to give them a reason to leave Windows, you want to give them no reason to keep paying more money to run the same software.
We need applications to run on Windows AND Linux from brands (Windows) users already trust. I've found that users don't want a new word processor AND a new instant messanger AND a new web browser, etc. Firefox, OpenOffice, and other applications are making themselves available under Windows and will give users fewer reasons to stay with Windows.
That is my understanding. I've played with Xen a little but couldn't get it working fully on my hardware and gave up. Since it is essentially its own Operating System, you're limited to its hardware support (which makes this nearly useless in its current form as it doesn't support the scsi/raid controllers of "real servers").
It requires at least one guest OS and from there it can be managed. I'm not sure what the security restrictions on this are.
One major difference is that UML turns Linux into a runnable program.. versus Xen which is essentially an operating system which has the sole purpose of booting guest operating systems.
The latter is good because, to the administrator, runs as multiple OS on a machine rather than running multiple applications on a server (which happen to be OS')
> Forking is good but only when it makes sense. For > me forking of entire distro just to add some > translated strings (really, Aurox is not much more > than some translation) is not making any sense...
But surely PLD started this way? Regardless of what translations might be available for PLD, it is still a Polish distribution. It used to be called Polish(ed) Linux Distribution and the webpage lists support for only English and Polish as a goal. (http://web.archive.org/web/20000520003244/ http:// www.pld.org.pl/)
Is Aurox a good idea? I'm not sure. I suspect that having more than one distribution designed specifically for a Polish audience can't be a bad thing if it encourages further innovation. I think it is too early to tell. I'm not sure if having outdated/faster software is a goal of Aurox, but it certainly won't hurt with adoption in Poland, based on the average salary there.
This isn't the first time. The polish appear to have a "not invented here" syndrome. Look at gadu-gadu or PLD (polish linux distribution).
It might not be a bad thing, though. Do you want to explain to a new user how to change the distribution from English to Polish, or should you just give them a disk which already assumes this? I imagine new users would be happier to know it isn't "that American OS with polish translation", but is "a Polish OS".
I don't think that forking Fedora is bad if it helps spur development and growth of the OS. At the same time, changes should be provided to the community and, where possible/necessary, backported.
I've had mine for over 4 years as well.. Although I no longer use it daily, I did use it extensively during college and I still use it when I need to take my laptop with me somewhere - like through the airport.
This thing is the most durable thing I own, second to my IBM Model:M keyboard. I use it to lug around multiple laptops at once, or piles of food, books, and assorted equipment.
You will break you back before this backpack rips from being overloaded, weight-wise.
I've gone through 2 bags from Dell and Targus in the last year. The saddlebag is still here and going strong. (dell/targus for business, saddlebag for fun/trips/school). I only have had the Dell and Targus bags because my company provided them and they look more professional (read below).
Note: Mine is sort of ugly, with that "cowboy look". But they now make them in more professional looking styles - http://www.kensington.com/html/2226.html
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Actually, the answer is:
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The grandparent to this post was wrong with suggesting apt-get. They should have recommended synaptic - a graphical package manager. Supposedly it works fine under Fedora as well as Debian.
Very few users use Access.. so that itself is not much of an issue for home users. However, speciality apps like Access in general seem to be an issue. Sure, Linux is great for me as a systems administrator and programmer - but if I wrote documentation, or did sales, I might have a problem. Tools for doing web-based demos, editing PDF files, RAD, and other "specialities" are not available.
I can't find direct replacements for Robohelp, Webdemo, Flash MX, etc.. for Linux. Wine isn't an option if the only programs you need to run are for Windows.
If you have a fast drive then what you're seeing are probably a result of the paranoia settings. The speed you see is probably a result of the "throughput" of ripping after paranoia -- the CD is probably spinning at a much faster speed.
Of course, if you disable paranoia, then you will bad rips from scratched cds.
Which begs the question - if we disable GPS, couldn't the terrorists just use VOR instead?
Try Knoda for managing your database and some RAD tools like Eclipse or KDevelop.
Another pair which might work very well at a reasonable price are KDE Studio Gold and Data Architect from theKompany
YMMV - I've had no experience with any of these programs. I develop with dia, vim, and a command-line SQL client.
Because the bulbs last longer and use less energy.
I think the problem here is with the device itself, not with the software... availability is also an issue.
These are problems similar to the Neuros - a great product with lots of hacker-friendly features, but it is huge, clunky, and you can only buy it online.
Even back then, optical drives were not very expensive; however, they were slow. The story gamers were told was that Nintendo backed out of producing CD-ROM units because the load times where too high.
:)
Of course, that doesn't exactly jive with the idea of the SNES-CD
On the other hand - did we ever expect the SNES-CD to be any better than the SEGA-CD, a unit not-so-powerful as the Playstation?
Of course, one could argue that there have ever been a handful of viruses for Linux and that a Linux box can be configured to automatically upgrade itself - or easily upgraded manually.
But you're right that Windows shops don't want to have to employee a Linux administrator because of one application.
I've seen companies with Windows workstations and servers get roped into being a VAR for a Linux app and from that experience setup an internal Linux server. The number of Linux-based solutions increased since my hire, but it was always an issue of who else could support it if I wasn't there (sick, dead, quit, etc). Meanwhile, there are some people who you will find are viciously pro-Windows with a higher rank.. some people don't care what something does, how much it saves, but care that it isn't from someone that they trust.
Luckily, many killer business apps are now coming from IBM, Novell, and Sun.. and they're working on Linux. Considering Exchange? Consider GroupWise. Considering Microsoft Office? Consider OpenOffice.
I find that it is a lot easier to push Linux and Linux based solutions to management if it isn't from "Linus Torvalds", "ESR", or "RMS" (etc).. but from trusted sources like Novell.
I've convinced users to move from Microsoft Office to OpenOffice on the premise that they aren't using "freeware", they're using software from Sun Microsystems.
The idea used to be that to get users onto Linux there would need to be a killer app only for Linux. However, to convert users you don't want to give them a reason to leave Windows, you want to give them no reason to keep paying more money to run the same software.
We need applications to run on Windows AND Linux from brands (Windows) users already trust. I've found that users don't want a new word processor AND a new instant messanger AND a new web browser, etc. Firefox, OpenOffice, and other applications are making themselves available under Windows and will give users fewer reasons to stay with Windows.
They have flourescent lightbulbs at the approximate size and shape of "regular" lightbulbs. I'm using them in my house where-ever I can.
T GY/Mini +Spiral
C TGY/CF+F resh
Here is an example of some:
http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/C
There are also ones like this, closer to form (via plastic cover)
http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/
That is my understanding. I've played with Xen a little but couldn't get it working fully on my hardware and gave up. Since it is essentially its own Operating System, you're limited to its hardware support (which makes this nearly useless in its current form as it doesn't support the scsi/raid controllers of "real servers").
It requires at least one guest OS and from there it can be managed. I'm not sure what the security restrictions on this are.
One major difference is that UML turns Linux into a runnable program.. versus Xen which is essentially an operating system which has the sole purpose of booting guest operating systems.
The latter is good because, to the administrator, runs as multiple OS on a machine rather than running multiple applications on a server (which happen to be OS')
That means that you will need to upgrade to FC4 or track the unstable/rawhide branch. FC2 is stablized and will only receive security updates.
I have the same problem but I'm trying to improve it..
I use Tomboy to take care of my simple notes. Addresses, meetings, etc.. I eventually copy out of there and put into Evolution.
I recently told Firefox to download everything to ~/downloads/. I make a mess out of this.
~/projects for anything coming from CVS or home-grown.
Nothing says, "I have too much junk" than one of these in your home's server room.
I'm using one for my home theatre. The contrast could be better, but certainly acceptable for NTSC and watching DVDs.
I suspect that most people using Ogg don't swap music illegally.
Use the User Agent Switcher.
I managed to load the Windows update page here, but couldn't get very far without Active X (on Linux).
> Forking is good but only when it makes sense. For
/ http:// www.pld.org.pl/)
> me forking of entire distro just to add some
> translated strings (really, Aurox is not much more
> than some translation) is not making any sense...
But surely PLD started this way? Regardless of what translations might be available for PLD, it is still a Polish distribution. It used to be called Polish(ed) Linux Distribution and the webpage lists support for only English and Polish as a goal.
(http://web.archive.org/web/20000520003244
Is Aurox a good idea? I'm not sure. I suspect that having more than one distribution designed specifically for a Polish audience can't be a bad thing if it encourages further innovation. I think it is too early to tell. I'm not sure if having outdated/faster software is a goal of Aurox, but it certainly won't hurt with adoption in Poland, based on the average salary there.
This isn't the first time. The polish appear to have a "not invented here" syndrome. Look at gadu-gadu or PLD (polish linux distribution).
It might not be a bad thing, though. Do you want to explain to a new user how to change the distribution from English to Polish, or should you just give them a disk which already assumes this? I imagine new users would be happier to know it isn't "that American OS with polish translation", but is "a Polish OS".
I don't think that forking Fedora is bad if it helps spur development and growth of the OS. At the same time, changes should be provided to the community and, where possible/necessary, backported.
This thing also supports Ogg Vorbis... finally, just what I've been looking for.
I've had mine for over 4 years as well.. Although I no longer use it daily, I did use it extensively during college and I still use it when I need to take my laptop with me somewhere - like through the airport.
This thing is the most durable thing I own, second to my IBM Model:M keyboard. I use it to lug around multiple laptops at once, or piles of food, books, and assorted equipment.
You will break you back before this backpack rips from being overloaded, weight-wise.
I've gone through 2 bags from Dell and Targus in the last year. The saddlebag is still here and going strong. (dell/targus for business, saddlebag for fun/trips/school). I only have had the Dell and Targus bags because my company provided them and they look more professional (read below).
Note: Mine is sort of ugly, with that "cowboy look". But they now make them in more professional looking styles - http://www.kensington.com/html/2226.html
Not an RFC, but another great joke gone to implementation
I know of one company (an ISP) which plays old Superman radio broadcasts, interrupting every 60 seconds with an advertisement.
Playing the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy might be a good idea too. Of course, whatever you do should be within your license.
Linux won't run on Apple's hardware?
MacOS won't run on other PPC systems? I guess it won't run on non-PPC systems either?
I suppose I won't even ask about Darwin.