Remember that there are unfixed flaws in Microsoft's OS that they have fixed internally, but not publicly(ie. Service Packs). So naturally if one of those flaws becomes public, Microsoft can then just release the already existing patch to the public.
Why is this here? This isn't news, the is fake-news. This is marketing-department stuff, squeezing "GM embraces FOSS" into their press release to get it onto Slashdot!
Oh, THAT'S why I don't run as root.
The real problem comes from Redmond, not Reykjavik! An EVE installer should not be able to overwrite such a critical system file... tsk, tsk! *shakes head*
Slashdot Mirror
It is now "opening soon" while it provides links to distributers...
I think bind9s "most prominent competitor" is nsd...
Microsoft currently is trying to squeeze XP into it.
... it runs NetBSD
... for this is the first step in the fall of Microsoft!
Wait a minute, EVE's written in python? Is it just the client or ...?
Is it Free?
Remember that there are unfixed flaws in Microsoft's OS that they have fixed internally, but not publicly(ie. Service Packs). So naturally if one of those flaws becomes public, Microsoft can then just release the already existing patch to the public.
How long until EFF joins the party?
Happy Birthday Universe!
Why is this here? This isn't news, the is fake-news. This is marketing-department stuff, squeezing "GM embraces FOSS" into their press release to get it onto Slashdot!
He has 4 linux PC's at home... Even when he worked at Delta.
Oh, THAT'S why I don't run as root. The real problem comes from Redmond, not Reykjavik! An EVE installer should not be able to overwrite such a critical system file... tsk, tsk! *shakes head*
... and by doing that you give Microsoft the keys to the world, to do with as they wish.
Windows Media Player = spyware Windows Update = spyware
Erm... Windows already IS spyware, this just also makes it adware.
Cheap internet is bad? Did I misunderstand the post, or is AT&T retarded? Or both?
I think this is good news. Computer to third nation children is just positive.
Probably won't work, since ... it's not.
Yes it is. Software patents are EVIL! I almost had a heart-attack just reading the headline!
"Blood Elveshunt" just doesn't really have the same appeal.
Agree, Red Hat has said before that they won't sell their souls, so I wasn't really surprised.