Native system theme integration (native widget rendering)
To enhance integration of OpenOffice.org with the underlying operating system, all user interface elements (such as buttons and scrollbars) will have the same look as those used in most other 'native' applications for that platform. OpenOffice.org will react on-the-fly to changes of the desktop theme, so when the user changes the desktop colors or theme, OpenOffice.org will adjust its own appearance to match.
Native system theme integration will be available for Gnome (version 2.4 or higher), Microsoft (R) Windows (including XP and future versions), and KDE (version 3.2 and higher) desktop environments. On Windows XP the 'Windows XP Style' must be chosen under Settings - Control Panel - Display - Appearance to achieve the correct look.
Theme integration will be the default for desktop environments that support it (listed above). Systems (for example, Windows 98/ME/2000, CDE) that do not support it will see no visual change in OpenOffice.org. On supported systems OpenOffice.org will always adopt the theme of the system and cannot choose not to do so.
Excellent Question! We'll update the FAQ regarding that situation. So far it hasn't been a problem yet, but we do expect to get Pi back undamaged psycologically or physically. However, if she is gets sick, the renter is not responsible.
Why don't they just make it obvious you're visiting an IDN? Similar to how they handle SSL sites, the location bar background turns yellow. Maybe for IDNs, they can make it red and flashing or something similar, so it's obvious to the user that something may be wrong. Maybe they could check and see if there is an equivalent looking domain name in english and then making it red and flashing to let the user know that it may not be the site they think they're visiting.
There just seems to be other ways to handle it, since it really is more of a 'user beware' issue.
For those who don't quite get the problem, the poster is quite right. Think 'NetFlix'. All the movies I want, just copied to the device and available for my viewing whenever without the original DVD.
If Mono ever becomes a serious threat the Microsoft, I'm sure they will just pull out one of their many patents on.Net technology and eliminate the project. For now, Microsoft can just point to the project as a way of saying.Net is cross-platform so people will develop on it, but if they ever become a serious threat they will drop the ton of bricks on them.
It seems that independent companies tend to review Linux very favorably, yet the only way for Microsoft to get a favorable review is to pay someone for a favorable review. Why do you believe that is?
When I fix someones computer, I tell them that they have to follow my rules inorder for the 'warrenty' on my tech support to be valid and they include: 1) Never open Internet Explorer again, use Firefox. 2) Never open Outlook Express again, use Thunderbird. 3) Use ZoneAlarm and don't allow 'random' programs to access the internet and don't allow anything to act as a server. 4) Schedule weekly virus/spyware/adware scans and update the definitions before scanning.
Failure to comply with these rules (which I tell them I can verify if they have been following the rules), will void the warrenty on my service and result in an additional charge if they require additional support. Harsh, but I don't get too many extra support calls:).
To break the routine, you need to find a game developer that motivated to produce fun games instead of make the most money. Personally, I like the games that Introversion has been putting out. Uplink was great, and their new game Darwinia looks pretty cool too from the demo.
I agree, that song sucked. I watched the first two minutes of the first episode of Enterprise, heard the song, changed the channel and never went back. Ever.
I guess the fact that movies have been made for almost 100 years and that software production in it's current form has only been around 20, maybe 30 years, is irrelevant? The fact is that software is still not very mature as an industry, and in about 40-50 years or so, it should be comparable to the current movie industry.
Slightly OT: But ATI just released new linux drivers that work with Doom 3, and according to the ID website, ATI cards are now supported with the new driver. I just played the demo through with the new drivers without a hitch.
He had the latest JRE installed (I checked), as for WebEx, I'm not really sure if it's actually WebEx anymore since I think we switched to MCI conferencing, but I don't know if they bought WebEx or what the relation is. Is there anything special to make WebEx work with FireFox, like installing the ActiveX support?
Yes, ID does have an online store, and they just recently announced a price cut at their online store to USD$44.95. So, how can management be convinced that the surge is due to the linux release or the price cut?
I too have been debating about this issue and haven't decided if I should wait for tuxgames to release their version so my purchase will be definitely a linux purchase or just buy the windows version in the store and download the linux client. Tuxgames hasn't released their version yet, and for the US it will be 5-10 shipping after they do release so I'll probably end up having to wait 2 weeks that way or 20 minutes to go to store and buy + download linux client.
I've tried the alternate browers, and they are CRAP
You're quite right, that's actually what one of my coworkers said. He had got tired of IE popups and security problems and I mentioned he could try Firefox. He liked the tabbed browsing and the popup blocking, but he didn't like the pluggin support (actually having to download plugins when most of the necessary ones are installed by default on IE such as Java). Also, our internal bug management system has a web frontend with lots of java that would randomly crash Firefox. If it was any other page, it would probably be okay, but we probably spend 80% of our web time on that page tracking bugs, modifying bugs, etc and having it crash so often (about every third time it was loaded), he gave up. Couple that with the fact that the other 15% of the web time he is on a web based conferencing system (WebEX) that uses ActiveX controls, it just became too much trouble to use Firefox and just switched back to IE.
Granted he did say it would give it a shot at home where he didn't need the Java and ActiveX as much, but I doubt he actually did. It wasn't the feature differences (he liked those), just the compatability differences.
Not quite, the registry key it puts in HKLM/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/Run, etc is "Windows Media Player"=.exe. And there is no ssvchost.exe on the system. But it may be a variant since this is the closest I've seen. I also had virus definitions dated 20040909 and they didn't detect that virus in the files I copied off the system.
BTW, would you like a gmail account? Reply to this with the address (or just send me an e-mail) and I'll send you an invite, I have a few to get rid of.
Even more OT: Would you like a gmail account? I have some extra invites to give out so if you're interested, let me know. I'll send them to your e-mail address you have on slashdot unless otherwise specified.
Well, I hope the security response centers figure out what it is and give a nice removal tool soon. I have a simple removal script, but it's probably not nearly as effective. I just got word this morning that our taiwan office went down, yey.
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It's about time!
(From TFA)
Native system theme integration (native widget rendering)
To enhance integration of OpenOffice.org with the underlying operating system, all user interface elements (such as buttons and scrollbars) will have the same look as those used in most other 'native' applications for that platform. OpenOffice.org will react on-the-fly to changes of the desktop theme, so when the user changes the desktop colors or theme, OpenOffice.org will adjust its own appearance to match.
Native system theme integration will be available for Gnome (version 2.4 or higher), Microsoft (R) Windows (including XP and future versions), and KDE (version 3.2 and higher) desktop environments. On Windows XP the 'Windows XP Style' must be chosen under Settings - Control Panel - Display - Appearance to achieve the correct look.
Theme integration will be the default for desktop environments that support it (listed above). Systems (for example, Windows 98/ME/2000, CDE) that do not support it will see no visual change in OpenOffice.org. On supported systems OpenOffice.org will always adopt the theme of the system and cannot choose not to do so.
Excellent Question! We'll update the FAQ regarding that situation. So far it hasn't been a problem yet, but we do expect to get Pi back undamaged psycologically or physically. However, if she is gets sick, the renter is not responsible.
then the threat of patent litigation could bring European Linux development to a grinding halt
Threats of patents hasn't seemed to slow US Linux development, so why would it have any affect on EU Linux development?
s/people/MPAA|RIAA/
There, now it reads more like what will probably happen.
Why don't they just make it obvious you're visiting an IDN? Similar to how they handle SSL sites, the location bar background turns yellow. Maybe for IDNs, they can make it red and flashing or something similar, so it's obvious to the user that something may be wrong. Maybe they could check and see if there is an equivalent looking domain name in english and then making it red and flashing to let the user know that it may not be the site they think they're visiting.
There just seems to be other ways to handle it, since it really is more of a 'user beware' issue.
For those who don't quite get the problem, the poster is quite right. Think 'NetFlix'. All the movies I want, just copied to the device and available for my viewing whenever without the original DVD.
If Mono ever becomes a serious threat the Microsoft, I'm sure they will just pull out one of their many patents on .Net technology and eliminate the project. For now, Microsoft can just point to the project as a way of saying .Net is cross-platform so people will develop on it, but if they ever become a serious threat they will drop the ton of bricks on them.
It sounds like your printer is defective. You need a GPrinter with official GInk and GPaper.
It seems that independent companies tend to review Linux very favorably, yet the only way for Microsoft to get a favorable review is to pay someone for a favorable review. Why do you believe that is?
Just like the Titanic was unsinkable?
I'm a liberal, but I'm replying anyways.
:).
When I fix someones computer, I tell them that they have to follow my rules inorder for the 'warrenty' on my tech support to be valid and they include:
1) Never open Internet Explorer again, use Firefox.
2) Never open Outlook Express again, use Thunderbird.
3) Use ZoneAlarm and don't allow 'random' programs to access the internet and don't allow anything to act as a server.
4) Schedule weekly virus/spyware/adware scans and update the definitions before scanning.
Failure to comply with these rules (which I tell them I can verify if they have been following the rules), will void the warrenty on my service and result in an additional charge if they require additional support. Harsh, but I don't get too many extra support calls
To break the routine, you need to find a game developer that motivated to produce fun games instead of make the most money. Personally, I like the games that Introversion has been putting out. Uplink was great, and their new game Darwinia looks pretty cool too from the demo.
Agreed. I usually throw in tripwire too from the start, it makes things easier later on.
I agree, that song sucked. I watched the first two minutes of the first episode of Enterprise, heard the song, changed the channel and never went back. Ever.
I guess the fact that movies have been made for almost 100 years and that software production in it's current form has only been around 20, maybe 30 years, is irrelevant? The fact is that software is still not very mature as an industry, and in about 40-50 years or so, it should be comparable to the current movie industry.
Slightly OT: But ATI just released new linux drivers that work with Doom 3, and according to the ID website, ATI cards are now supported with the new driver. I just played the demo through with the new drivers without a hitch.
What kind of imbecil runs XP but not SP2?
Maybe someone who read this article and doesn't want to take the chance with their main machine.
He had the latest JRE installed (I checked), as for WebEx, I'm not really sure if it's actually WebEx anymore since I think we switched to MCI conferencing, but I don't know if they bought WebEx or what the relation is. Is there anything special to make WebEx work with FireFox, like installing the ActiveX support?
There's a easy way for parents to get their kids over a gaming addiction: Install Linux.
Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week.
Yes, ID does have an online store, and they just recently announced a price cut at their online store to USD$44.95. So, how can management be convinced that the surge is due to the linux release or the price cut?
I too have been debating about this issue and haven't decided if I should wait for tuxgames to release their version so my purchase will be definitely a linux purchase or just buy the windows version in the store and download the linux client. Tuxgames hasn't released their version yet, and for the US it will be 5-10 shipping after they do release so I'll probably end up having to wait 2 weeks that way or 20 minutes to go to store and buy + download linux client.
I've tried the alternate browers, and they are CRAP
You're quite right, that's actually what one of my coworkers said. He had got tired of IE popups and security problems and I mentioned he could try Firefox. He liked the tabbed browsing and the popup blocking, but he didn't like the pluggin support (actually having to download plugins when most of the necessary ones are installed by default on IE such as Java). Also, our internal bug management system has a web frontend with lots of java that would randomly crash Firefox. If it was any other page, it would probably be okay, but we probably spend 80% of our web time on that page tracking bugs, modifying bugs, etc and having it crash so often (about every third time it was loaded), he gave up. Couple that with the fact that the other 15% of the web time he is on a web based conferencing system (WebEX) that uses ActiveX controls, it just became too much trouble to use Firefox and just switched back to IE.
Granted he did say it would give it a shot at home where he didn't need the Java and ActiveX as much, but I doubt he actually did. It wasn't the feature differences (he liked those), just the compatability differences.
Why does it have to be an attachment? Just have an HTML message with an IMG tag.
Not quite, the registry key it puts in HKLM/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/Run, etc is "Windows Media Player"=.exe. And there is no ssvchost.exe on the system. But it may be a variant since this is the closest I've seen. I also had virus definitions dated 20040909 and they didn't detect that virus in the files I copied off the system.
BTW, would you like a gmail account? Reply to this with the address (or just send me an e-mail) and I'll send you an invite, I have a few to get rid of.
Even more OT: Would you like a gmail account? I have some extra invites to give out so if you're interested, let me know. I'll send them to your e-mail address you have on slashdot unless otherwise specified.
Well, I hope the security response centers figure out what it is and give a nice removal tool soon. I have a simple removal script, but it's probably not nearly as effective. I just got word this morning that our taiwan office went down, yey.