This intended to be funny. Despite offering Linux server and laptops running Ubuntu, Dell writes "Dell recommends Windows" everywhere; on their website, in press and TV ads, mails. Currently, I'm a postman (I worked in IT before, I got my LPIC-1) and every letter I distribute from Dell has this writing on the envelope. It was revealed that Microsoft is offering vouchers to companies recommending Microsoft products.
This led to some funny moments such as a web page where Dells says "Ubuntu is safer" just bellow a line reading "Dell recommends Windows Vista Premium".
Indeed. Since the PS4 is powered by a FreeBSD derivative, it surely doesn't support DirectX. I more likely see it features OpenGL with custom extensions...
I use SeaMonkey as my daily browser/mail client. I know quite a few people who use it too (girlfriend, neighbor, family,...), where I worked before, we used Mozilla Suite with FTP calendar for employee schedules. In fact I just followed the natural evolution: Netscape Communicator -> Netcape -> Mozilla -> Mozilla Suite -> SeaMonkey. Fun fact that I still have more or less the same interface in front of me for 15 years while benefiting of latest technology. I still use the same profile too even if I switched mail box providers a few times over time.
Mozilla split this suite to separate browser/mail client apps to compete with Internet Explorer/Outlook combo and it worked great. But I wasn't fan of the way they dumbed down the browser app to make Firefox, removing many great features (initially, it improved with time), it really was a step back. And I really love to have one application only for all my Internet needs (well I use Bluefish for web dev, not SeaMonkey's built-in editor, and I don't use the integrated IRC client as much as I did a few years back). I have only one extension installed, and that is Lightning (calendar). We use a common calendar (stored online) with my girlfriend so anyone can add future activities. It's an awesome piece of software, better suiting corporate needs than Firefox. Too bad Mozilla doesn't push it more. It's really overlooked.:-/
By the way, I also like the fact the address bar and search bar are common. It saves space and is very convenient. To run a Google (for example) search on a word, just type it in the address bar and click the Search button. Or even faster, type in the word and press down, enter. Fast and easy!
I suggest anyone to give it a try, it has a lot going for it!;-)
I can see how many people may not see a great cost/benefits ratio there...
The main advantage of being open is long term support.
Graphics card drivers are quickly abandoned by AMD once they are a few years old. So their newer drivers don't support old cards, and older proprietary drivers don't support new kernels. So your only solution when using an old card (pre HD series) with a new operating system is to use the open source driver.
The problem is not limited to Linux. On Windows, AMD issues "legacy" drivers for older cards but they are not thoroughly tested. So while they fix compatibility with some software, they break it with others that were working great with the old drivers... Worse, there's no support for them.
On my Linux distro, while using open source Radeon drivers, performance keeps improving with each new version.
We should have continued building and updating designs over the last 30 or 40 years, but anti-nuclear nuts have left us all pretty damn screwed.
Blaming anti-nuclear people for the lack of upgrades/maintenance of existing nuclear plants is wrong.
The real problem is that energy companies don't allocate enough money to that matter. As long as it works and produces energy, they keep maintenance to a minimum level to maximize profits.
But I just read $80M on another website: http://www.the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm
Wait a minute, it's still in development right? So the number changes every day...
but I keep it simple, I have 3 keys and they never leave my pocket:
- 1 for the house
- 1 for the car
- 1 for the mailbox
That's all...
There are 3 different doors to access my house, each with a different key, but I just have one of them, I always use the same door.
As for your three girlfriends... Just keep one. Share the others addresses with fellow Slashdot readers. You'll have less keys and more friends.;-)
Come one, those are for family dads...
Everybody knows that Slashdot readers remove unwanted objects from photographs the hard way: pixel by pixel using GrafX2.
As does Mozilla and SeaMonkey.
One field for address bar and search is more convenient than having to click in another area to perform search.
This just is a design choice and doesn't affect privacy in any way. Except if your direct url requests are sent to Goggle. I never used Chrome so I don't know know but I don't think it's the case.
90% of Microsoft announcements are meaningless at best and spread false information at worse. They don't care as long as we talk about their products. That's free advertising. Result: everybody heard at least once about "Microsoft".
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Bring back the rotary!!!
This intended to be funny. Despite offering Linux server and laptops running Ubuntu, Dell writes "Dell recommends Windows" everywhere; on their website, in press and TV ads, mails. Currently, I'm a postman (I worked in IT before, I got my LPIC-1) and every letter I distribute from Dell has this writing on the envelope. It was revealed that Microsoft is offering vouchers to companies recommending Microsoft products. This led to some funny moments such as a web page where Dells says "Ubuntu is safer" just bellow a line reading "Dell recommends Windows Vista Premium".
Dell recommends Windows.
Indeed. Since the PS4 is powered by a FreeBSD derivative, it surely doesn't support DirectX. I more likely see it features OpenGL with custom extensions...
I would like to "work virtually" too. Unfortunately, as a postman, it's impossible. Well technically, sendmail and postfix already took my job. :-(
I use SeaMonkey as my daily browser/mail client. I know quite a few people who use it too (girlfriend, neighbor, family, ...), where I worked before, we used Mozilla Suite with FTP calendar for employee schedules. In fact I just followed the natural evolution: Netscape Communicator -> Netcape -> Mozilla -> Mozilla Suite -> SeaMonkey. Fun fact that I still have more or less the same interface in front of me for 15 years while benefiting of latest technology. I still use the same profile too even if I switched mail box providers a few times over time.
Mozilla split this suite to separate browser/mail client apps to compete with Internet Explorer/Outlook combo and it worked great. But I wasn't fan of the way they dumbed down the browser app to make Firefox, removing many great features (initially, it improved with time), it really was a step back. And I really love to have one application only for all my Internet needs (well I use Bluefish for web dev, not SeaMonkey's built-in editor, and I don't use the integrated IRC client as much as I did a few years back). I have only one extension installed, and that is Lightning (calendar). We use a common calendar (stored online) with my girlfriend so anyone can add future activities. It's an awesome piece of software, better suiting corporate needs than Firefox. Too bad Mozilla doesn't push it more. It's really overlooked. :-/
By the way, I also like the fact the address bar and search bar are common. It saves space and is very convenient. To run a Google (for example) search on a word, just type it in the address bar and click the Search button. Or even faster, type in the word and press down, enter. Fast and easy!
I suggest anyone to give it a try, it has a lot going for it! ;-)
Expected price: $90,000 - $100,000. I pass. ;-)
...it's only advantage is being Open?
I can see how many people may not see a great cost/benefits ratio there...
The main advantage of being open is long term support. Graphics card drivers are quickly abandoned by AMD once they are a few years old. So their newer drivers don't support old cards, and older proprietary drivers don't support new kernels. So your only solution when using an old card (pre HD series) with a new operating system is to use the open source driver. The problem is not limited to Linux. On Windows, AMD issues "legacy" drivers for older cards but they are not thoroughly tested. So while they fix compatibility with some software, they break it with others that were working great with the old drivers... Worse, there's no support for them. On my Linux distro, while using open source Radeon drivers, performance keeps improving with each new version.
to your local fast food restaurant!
We should have continued building and updating designs over the last 30 or 40 years, but anti-nuclear nuts have left us all pretty damn screwed.
Blaming anti-nuclear people for the lack of upgrades/maintenance of existing nuclear plants is wrong.
The real problem is that energy companies don't allocate enough money to that matter. As long as it works and produces energy, they keep maintenance to a minimum level to maximize profits.
But I just read $80M on another website: http://www.the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm Wait a minute, it's still in development right? So the number changes every day...
.....if Microsoft employees can ditch Google.
Aren't Google searches redirected to Bing inside Microsoft offices? I remember reading this somewhere... Is it true?
It Also Comes Sans Serif.
they found a use for all those old Gravis soundcards.
but I keep it simple, I have 3 keys and they never leave my pocket: - 1 for the house - 1 for the car - 1 for the mailbox That's all... There are 3 different doors to access my house, each with a different key, but I just have one of them, I always use the same door. As for your three girlfriends... Just keep one. Share the others addresses with fellow Slashdot readers. You'll have less keys and more friends. ;-)
Come one, those are for family dads... Everybody knows that Slashdot readers remove unwanted objects from photographs the hard way: pixel by pixel using GrafX2.
As does Mozilla and SeaMonkey. One field for address bar and search is more convenient than having to click in another area to perform search. This just is a design choice and doesn't affect privacy in any way. Except if your direct url requests are sent to Goggle. I never used Chrome so I don't know know but I don't think it's the case. 90% of Microsoft announcements are meaningless at best and spread false information at worse. They don't care as long as we talk about their products. That's free advertising. Result: everybody heard at least once about "Microsoft".
that as we all know is 100% male oriented.
...Nevermind. We're on Slashdot after all... *sight*
I still have a P4 you insensitive clod!
yep... easy to cheat in Counter Strike.
as "Vendors Kicked Out of Hotels For Showcasing Whores in Room".
Who wants a web free of porn?
"leading Interior Minister Roberto Maroni to execute a partial U-turn." What's a partial U-turn? ...a L-turn?
Console gaming is dying... arcades will come back!