Here we go with the next phase of the plan. The sad thing is they don't even realize "operation nanny state" is actually a cover for (queue ep iii palpatine voice) ABSOLUTE POWER!!!!
Sorry, but this guy is absolutely correct. I've been working at switching to Ubuntu at home for several months now (Vista didn't impress, to say the least) and while there have been bright spots and the community has been surprisingly friendly, it's one dead end after another.
My hardware is about 3 years old, which should probably be supported. However, I've run into trouble with each machine. Ubuntu couldn't even start (and yes, I worked with Ubuntu support on IRC regarding different startup switches... all failed) on my Dell unless I removed my video card and enabled the onboard video.
My homemade machine let me install, but the 2d video quality was too sluggish to even browse the web effectively. 3d? Nope, none at all. Ubuntu support suggested enabling non-free proprietary drivers to enable 3D. That sounded like a good idea until I restarted and was greeted with a completely locked up system. No switching to terminal, no nothing. Hard shutdown required.
When I finally got my Dell up and running with my sucky onboard video (who needs video muscle when the software doesn't support it anyway?) I ran into the typical problems every user complains about; no MP3 support, browser doesn't render 20% of pages correctly, etc. I worked around those other than Flash. Apparently, Flash support was broken. That's a major hit for a lot of the sites I am required to visit and use. After a complex (for the average user) workaround, I was able to get flash working in Firefox.
Next, I tried to VPN into my office. My company runs a Windows Server 2003 PPTP VPN, like most offices around the world I've ever worked with. Did PPTP work? Nope. Could support walk me through getting it to work? Nope, it's a known bug that has been fixed, but is targeted at the next release and won't be backported. WHAT? The OS is unable to connect to the majority of corporate VPN's and it's not a priority? Oh, but I could download packages X,Y, and Z and modify them and compile them myself blah blah blah. Of course I would have to be careful not to ever update any of those packages because they would of course be broken....
Eh, that's all. I'm sure I'll be belittled by the Ubuntu kings for the stupidity of my failures, but this article is about why Linux isn't spreading as fast as it should. As the ranking computing whiz in my family/friends circle, if I can't get it working, it's not going on any of the 30 machines I directly support (which doesn't include my corporate influence).
Don't mis-understand me though. I'm highly impressed with the great work that has been done and have nothing but respect for the various parties involved. I'm not giving up on my machine, I still see the power and value of Linux. I'm just anxious for the day that it will "just work".
Exactly. What I don't get is why they don't make a TV show or movie covering some of the more successful EU already out there. A lot of the EU writing is hands down better than the prequel trilogies, or anything else GL would probably come up with.
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Here we go with the next phase of the plan. The sad thing is they don't even realize "operation nanny state" is actually a cover for (queue ep iii palpatine voice) ABSOLUTE POWER!!!!
They better be careful before someone sues for patent violation for detecting "old stench".
The human nose can detect the particles accurately as you walk through a nursing home or hospital.
Sorry, but this guy is absolutely correct. I've been working at switching to Ubuntu at home for several months now (Vista didn't impress, to say the least) and while there have been bright spots and the community has been surprisingly friendly, it's one dead end after another. My hardware is about 3 years old, which should probably be supported. However, I've run into trouble with each machine. Ubuntu couldn't even start (and yes, I worked with Ubuntu support on IRC regarding different startup switches... all failed) on my Dell unless I removed my video card and enabled the onboard video. My homemade machine let me install, but the 2d video quality was too sluggish to even browse the web effectively. 3d? Nope, none at all. Ubuntu support suggested enabling non-free proprietary drivers to enable 3D. That sounded like a good idea until I restarted and was greeted with a completely locked up system. No switching to terminal, no nothing. Hard shutdown required. When I finally got my Dell up and running with my sucky onboard video (who needs video muscle when the software doesn't support it anyway?) I ran into the typical problems every user complains about; no MP3 support, browser doesn't render 20% of pages correctly, etc. I worked around those other than Flash. Apparently, Flash support was broken. That's a major hit for a lot of the sites I am required to visit and use. After a complex (for the average user) workaround, I was able to get flash working in Firefox. Next, I tried to VPN into my office. My company runs a Windows Server 2003 PPTP VPN, like most offices around the world I've ever worked with. Did PPTP work? Nope. Could support walk me through getting it to work? Nope, it's a known bug that has been fixed, but is targeted at the next release and won't be backported. WHAT? The OS is unable to connect to the majority of corporate VPN's and it's not a priority? Oh, but I could download packages X,Y, and Z and modify them and compile them myself blah blah blah. Of course I would have to be careful not to ever update any of those packages because they would of course be broken.... Eh, that's all. I'm sure I'll be belittled by the Ubuntu kings for the stupidity of my failures, but this article is about why Linux isn't spreading as fast as it should. As the ranking computing whiz in my family/friends circle, if I can't get it working, it's not going on any of the 30 machines I directly support (which doesn't include my corporate influence). Don't mis-understand me though. I'm highly impressed with the great work that has been done and have nothing but respect for the various parties involved. I'm not giving up on my machine, I still see the power and value of Linux. I'm just anxious for the day that it will "just work".
Exactly. What I don't get is why they don't make a TV show or movie covering some of the more successful EU already out there. A lot of the EU writing is hands down better than the prequel trilogies, or anything else GL would probably come up with.
Red-eyed and broody due to master-envy? There's a Vi-sene for that!
Is it just me or do the characters look ridiculous? (and yes, I do look ridiculous but I'm not trying to be on TV)