Which is why I use Fedora for my computer. Yeah, there may be some rough edges but it makes life interesting;) Though I do have to say that Fedora 8 installation was as easy as my Dapper (Ubuntu) installation. It may have even been easier but it was awhile ago when I installed Dapper. I even think it's (Fedora's) artwork more pleasing to my eyes.
That's what I did (and will continue to do)! Wait till your local computer/electronics stores have rebated computers and grab the cheapest one. I have a two year old compaq laptop that was right around 500 and it's still more powerful the Eee. I do have to admit I am drawn to the Eee but practicality wins. I'd like one but I don't need one, especially for the price.
<disclosure>I am a soon-to-be college graduate so my willingness to spend money is probably less than most.</disclosure>
The difference is night and day. What kind of TV/laptop do you need to see this difference? If you read the GP's post he's talking about the equipment _he_ has (aka a 'normal' laptop). I would guess a HD format wouldn't help him in that case... though I could easily be wrong (and I wouldn't be surprised).
I'll be a college graduate this May and I have a couple interviews scheduled. I've been trying to think of questions to ask so I don't get stuck in a crappy environment because I didn't ask the right questions. It's hard to know what to ask without having 'real-world' experience. I added some questions based off of those guideline so thank you for providing the link!
Eh. Vladimir (this post) seems pretty civil about it. I'd focus my attention on the internet community for yet again blowing something out of proportion.
Apparently, you are either a dumbass, a liar, or both. Do you know what else helps in impressing your boss? By not insulting people in a disagreement/discussion.
I don't doubt that some distros may be slower than XP in load time. This is especially true now that XP is fairly mature. How about once it's loaded? I'm not sure the speed of load time with my dual-booted system, but my Linux (Fedora 8) handles tasks much better than XP. For an example. If I'm running a processes that takes a lot of CPU time on Fedora, it will give me proper interrupts by giving the user a good response. XP, on the other hand, will give the user a horrible response time.
And I agree with shutting down.:) I typically only do so if I _have_ to use XP or if the infrequent times that yum wants me to restart after an update.
Emphasis mine...
Ain't just Islam, Christianity (or take any religion of your liking) would react the same way if it had the political backing It does react the same way - just look at the way Christian groups react to various political things from abortion, to gay marriage, to pre-marital sex, to competition from other religions. Notice what you did. You went from comparing the religion to the groups. My point is, don't blame the religion for the reactions of individuals.
In my opinion, that attitude displayed by Christians is counter to Christianity. Assuming you believe in Christianity, God gives us (humans) a free will. Because of this, I don't believe there should be laws that constrain an individual when they're not infringing on other people. So, gay marriage, to pre-marital sex, to competition from other religions, go far it. Abortion is a tough one though, and frankly I stay away from it because it's too complicated of an issue to say I'm absolutely certain either way. There's so many mitigating factors...
Gay marriage is a funny one because there's the religious/spiritual aspect of it (for some people) and the legalistic part of it (the state recognizing it). I don't think that the legalistic part of it should be affected the religious part. You don't have to get married in a church so why should the state stop people from getting financial benefits for living together. Who cares if you don't believe in it or not. It's not hurting you.
Close-minded Christians make the rest of us look bad, and they tend to be more vocal.:/
Makes sense to me. Additionally, even if there's even only a teeny-tiny effect that we have, who knows if that teeny-tiny effect can push the momentum in the other direction. I'm all about being proactive so I agree totally.
On a tangent... why is this summary not on the front page but every darn iPhone and Vista news is there? The fan(boys/girls) and haters will always be able to find it to start their flamewars. The rest of us would some real 'new for nerds'.;)
Which of their subs are better? Our Seawolf class stand pretty toe-to-toe with the Typhoon class (missile boat) and the Akula class (attack sub). Either there's a newer sub class* or Sean Connery is at it again.
* If there is I'd like to know. I'm not being facetious.
Ha, should have guessed. I found this, which is micro emacs + some enhancements bundled with it (like syntax highlighting). It's definitely faster than the original emacs and more useful (at least for me) then straight micro emacs. Now there's no need to ever go to emacs!
Interesting. Does mg provide syntax highlighting? I'm a emacs user and syntax highlighting is one of my requirements for my programming projects I tried to search for an answer but I could not find the answer. Also, what's an example of something fancy that mg can't do?
Can anyone explain the fascination with there needing to be one that is better? Different strokes for different folks. I don't get how this stupid 'vi VS emacs' is still continuing. I guess the world must be doing alright if this is what people find to argue about:)
Honestly, who *needs it* even in Windows? I reference this post. Have you ever used photoshop? It has a _lot_ of power that people who need that power need the program. And if you work with people who use photoshop then you tend to need photoshop to exchange stuff.
People on this site often argue that Joe User is too stupid to use Linux (the usual nonsense about using the command line, GUI that is not "user friendly" whatever the heck that means) The people who say that likely have a superiority complex that only them and a select few can _understand_ linux. Does my mother understand computers? No. Do I understand all the medical crap she knows? No. It depends on your experience.
but as soon as it comes to applications needed, this archetypical simpleton uses Photoshop for his graphics needs!?! My post was discussing the 'professionals who use Photoshop'. Those are hardly the 'Joe Six Pack' that people here like to discuss.
Linux detractors simply can't have it both ways. Detractors? Are you sure you meant that.
Adobe Photoshop is the standard for graphic designers for all intents and purposes. GIMP is good enough for the rest of us. I design a website, touch up some photos and GIMP i good enough for my needs. It's not like GIMP is an MS Paint competitor. For many purposes it's just as good as Photoshop. I don't think that many Linux users would buy or even pirate Photoshop even if it was native Linux. Most of us "regular" users just don't need it. You can include me as a 'regular user' of Linux as well. And I have used GIMP as well for some of my personal projects. My point, and maybe I wasn't clear, is that Linux may be more appetizing if industry standard software runs on Linux for people who aren't the 'regular users'. I totally agree that the this won't benefit most of the current Linux users, however I'm thinking of prospective users that we can better attract to Linux.
I hate to respond to my own post but I worded that poorly. I DON NOT consider myself a professional. The last two sentences are not directly related to each other.
Adobe Photoshop is the standard for graphic designers for all intents and purposes. If they can get it to run on Linux then that's a solid reason for new users to consider using Linux. You can be as idealistic as you want about free software but until GIMP becomes as good as Photoshop then professionals won't use it. The only reason I still have Windows installed is because I have CS2 for some school-related projects.
Good stuff. I don't get the obsession people have with wanting to keep everything complicated. It's like they equate making things easier as being 'noobish'*. Just because I can handle complicated things that doesn't mean I wish to. I'm glad to see your response, I didn't have the energy to do a counter-argument.
* I use the term noob on purpose because it's ridiculous. Everyone starts out as a beginner. I find it quite arrogant and obnoxious.
Fedora 8 (GNOME) supports this. It's actually pretty nifty, like if there's an element on a webpage that has scrolling, you just have to move the pointer over the element and scroll. There's no annoying 'clicking' on it like in Windows to 'activate' it first. Additionally, it supports the same 'Alt+Tab' that Windows uses to switch between items you have open (at least in the current workspace you're in). It's quite handy when your forced to use Windows at work/school and can do the same process without consciously thinking about it.
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Which is why I use Fedora for my computer. Yeah, there may be some rough edges but it makes life interesting ;) Though I do have to say that Fedora 8 installation was as easy as my Dapper (Ubuntu) installation. It may have even been easier but it was awhile ago when I installed Dapper. I even think it's (Fedora's) artwork more pleasing to my eyes.
The Simpsons was spun from the Tracy Ullman Show (can't forget that if you're discussing Family Guy).
That's what I did (and will continue to do)! Wait till your local computer/electronics stores have rebated computers and grab the cheapest one. I have a two year old compaq laptop that was right around 500 and it's still more powerful the Eee. I do have to admit I am drawn to the Eee but practicality wins. I'd like one but I don't need one, especially for the price.
<disclosure>I am a soon-to-be college graduate so my willingness to spend money is probably less than most.</disclosure>
Good stuff.
I'll be a college graduate this May and I have a couple interviews scheduled. I've been trying to think of questions to ask so I don't get stuck in a crappy environment because I didn't ask the right questions. It's hard to know what to ask without having 'real-world' experience. I added some questions based off of those guideline so thank you for providing the link!
Eh. Vladimir (this post) seems pretty civil about it. I'd focus my attention on the internet community for yet again blowing something out of proportion.
I don't doubt that some distros may be slower than XP in load time. This is especially true now that XP is fairly mature. How about once it's loaded? I'm not sure the speed of load time with my dual-booted system, but my Linux (Fedora 8) handles tasks much better than XP. For an example. If I'm running a processes that takes a lot of CPU time on Fedora, it will give me proper interrupts by giving the user a good response. XP, on the other hand, will give the user a horrible response time.
:) I typically only do so if I _have_ to use XP or if the infrequent times that yum wants me to restart after an update.
And I agree with shutting down.
Then why do I not see sharpening the saw? That book does have some good advice ... I just wish it had less buzzwords.
In my opinion, that attitude displayed by Christians is counter to Christianity. Assuming you believe in Christianity, God gives us (humans) a free will. Because of this, I don't believe there should be laws that constrain an individual when they're not infringing on other people. So, gay marriage, to pre-marital sex, to competition from other religions, go far it. Abortion is a tough one though, and frankly I stay away from it because it's too complicated of an issue to say I'm absolutely certain either way. There's so many mitigating factors...
Gay marriage is a funny one because there's the religious/spiritual aspect of it (for some people) and the legalistic part of it (the state recognizing it). I don't think that the legalistic part of it should be affected the religious part. You don't have to get married in a church so why should the state stop people from getting financial benefits for living together. Who cares if you don't believe in it or not. It's not hurting you.
Close-minded Christians make the rest of us look bad, and they tend to be more vocal.
Makes sense to me. Additionally, even if there's even only a teeny-tiny effect that we have, who knows if that teeny-tiny effect can push the momentum in the other direction. I'm all about being proactive so I agree totally.
... why is this summary not on the front page but every darn iPhone and Vista news is there? The fan(boys/girls) and haters will always be able to find it to start their flamewars. The rest of us would some real 'new for nerds'. ;)
On a tangent
Which of their subs are better? Our Seawolf class stand pretty toe-to-toe with the Typhoon class (missile boat) and the Akula class (attack sub). Either there's a newer sub class* or Sean Connery is at it again.
* If there is I'd like to know. I'm not being facetious.
Ha, should have guessed. I found this, which is micro emacs + some enhancements bundled with it (like syntax highlighting). It's definitely faster than the original emacs and more useful (at least for me) then straight micro emacs. Now there's no need to ever go to emacs!
Interesting. Does mg provide syntax highlighting? I'm a emacs user and syntax highlighting is one of my requirements for my programming projects I tried to search for an answer but I could not find the answer. Also, what's an example of something fancy that mg can't do?
Thanks!
Can anyone explain the fascination with there needing to be one that is better? Different strokes for different folks. I don't get how this stupid 'vi VS emacs' is still continuing. I guess the world must be doing alright if this is what people find to argue about :)
I guess in this case paper is better than plastic?
Thanks! I added that link to my bookmarks. I'll take a stab at it and if it works I'll finally be rid of Windows :)
I hate to respond to my own post but I worded that poorly. I DON NOT consider myself a professional. The last two sentences are not directly related to each other.
Adobe Photoshop is the standard for graphic designers for all intents and purposes. If they can get it to run on Linux then that's a solid reason for new users to consider using Linux. You can be as idealistic as you want about free software but until GIMP becomes as good as Photoshop then professionals won't use it. The only reason I still have Windows installed is because I have CS2 for some school-related projects.
Good stuff. I don't get the obsession people have with wanting to keep everything complicated. It's like they equate making things easier as being 'noobish'*. Just because I can handle complicated things that doesn't mean I wish to. I'm glad to see your response, I didn't have the energy to do a counter-argument.
* I use the term noob on purpose because it's ridiculous. Everyone starts out as a beginner. I find it quite arrogant and obnoxious.
I disagree, so I guess we can agree to disagree ;)
Then make one ;)
Fedora 8 (GNOME) supports this. It's actually pretty nifty, like if there's an element on a webpage that has scrolling, you just have to move the pointer over the element and scroll. There's no annoying 'clicking' on it like in Windows to 'activate' it first. Additionally, it supports the same 'Alt+Tab' that Windows uses to switch between items you have open (at least in the current workspace you're in). It's quite handy when your forced to use Windows at work/school and can do the same process without consciously thinking about it.