Yep! Tried to upgrade instead of clean install got grub2 working, the switched to EXT4 then did the upgrade with the Alternate install disk, It set my Video synch rate too high for my monitor and that disk has no recovery bot option! I am crap at CLI, so bit the bullet and did a clean install after repartitioning and making a separate/home partition, this time all went well! As usually sound was muted by default, then had crackling noise had to go to sound preferences and chose analog output LFE, then perfect! Oh and pulse audio is stereo by default you need to use the same sound preferences applet only the hardware tab this time and choose 5.1 surround, better than 9.04 since you don't have to hand edit the config file now! A couple of things are missing from the default installation, the compiz config setting manager has to be installed and gparted isn't installed by default either! No bugs that I have found so far though! All in all happy with it and it does seem just a bit zippier!
Yep, if that were the case then they would have to outlaw all cars with manual transmissions as you have to use one hand to shift gears! Though I don't say this would be a bad thing since the manual transmission really serves no useful purpose not filled better by the new Automatic transmissions, Except maybe in the case of a top professional driver who can actually get better performance or mileage out of it!!!
Well, if Linux actually sold a competitive product, things might just be a little different! As it is they are just another way to get more Intel products in to the hands of their Users!! enlightened self interest on the part of Intel!
One hundred percent right! Though you can also blame T-Mobile for locking down the Sidekick in such a way that there is no other viable backup solution! If they had left you a way to export your data to your personal computer it wouldn't be such a big issue!
This one is a pretty good space flight simulator, with trade and combat missions to earn money to upgrade your ship and weapons. When you have enough money you can buy a new ship, many types available to suit just about any playing style! Nice thing is it is in the Ubuntu repository, so a trusted source and easy installation! First time I tried it I had to compile from source, that was an experience, first time I had ever done anything like that! Went well with a little help, (OK, Lots of help) from the fine people on the VegaStrike forum!
When this comes out, if there is no way to continue to use a normal menu system, then it is Bye, Bye Firefox!! Wonder if Ice Weasel is also going this route!! If not then Ice Weasel it will be!!
The Os is irrelevant except when my safety is at stake! Therefore I like My GPS to run Linux, I do not fly on Airbus planes since Window OS is in control of the plane and can override the Pilots control inputs!! Bad Idea for both the B-2 Bomber and the Airbus that went into the drink after leaving Brazil for France!! Actually both from the same cause, bad input from the pitot tube to the computer, which then overrode the pilots!!
Only problem is you aren't allowed to download the "in copyright books", you are only BUYING access to them on-line! Though I haven't tried the, copy and paste to Open Office trick yet! that might be one way, to get it on your eReader! Calibre does a nice job converting to just about any eReader format you want!
Yep, for of all the books out of Copyright! But the orphaned book are going to cost you at Google books and you can only read themon-line, you can't download them to read off-line, and the out of copyright ones will cost you most other places also, check out what Sony wants for a copy of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling!!
There is a plug-in for Firefox that will let you use Firefox on the Windows Update site! Though I doubt an "Average" User could get it to work, from a quick glance at the instructions! Is there even any way to get the Chrome browser to work with Microsoft Update!! If not, what are the folks in Europe going to do to keep Windows up to date ???
I'd care a lot more if after"Buying" a book, I was able to read it without having to be on-line at their website!! I had assumed that if I "Bought" the book I would own it and be able to download it and read it on my "not to be named" digital book reader! Since I can't, forget them!! Let someone else do it right!!
Have you ever heard of Coal dust explosions! You are obviously not from a coal mining area! Another thing, the easiest way to move large amounts of coal is not in bags, but to grind it to a powder and mix it with water to make a slurry that can be pumped through pipes! It is also safer that way, no coal dust!! Then again the coal and water would probably take as much storage room as the Jet fuel would in the first place so no advantage at all, still need resupply! The Ocean on the other hand has an unlimited supply of Co2 and water, just pick up what you need, when you need it!!
Fuel made from Carbon neutral energy sources would be just another version of energy storage, just like a battery! Only it would use the existing infrastructure, and have several advantages over batteries and present day fuel cells! As noted in a previous post batteries degrade over time and usage, are heavy, at present are limited in capacity, are expensive, and are not quick to recharge, at least when compared to filling up a fuel tank! Fuel cells generate a lot of heat, which might be good in the winter time, think heater, but they also depend on exotic catalysts which are expensive and in limited supply, not to say anything about having to set up the whole Hydrogen fuel infrastructure and figure out a fuel tank that won't freak out the idiots that watched the Hindenburg video!!
I can think of nothing worse than having a future phone implanted and being stuck with a 2 year AT&T plan in some place like San Francisco!! Heck with an implant you might be stuck with that carrier for life or till you have it surgically removed!!
Totally agree! This is NOT the default Ubuntu 9.04 Firefox browser! That is still the 3.013 version which does not have this "Feature"!! People you had to go out of your way to install it so don't bitch about it!!
Been there, had that, in the 80s! Atari 1040ST had TOS (Tramiel Operating System) on EPROMs! Have yet to se a virus or rootkit that carried an EPROM eraser around with it, so as long as you booted up without media in the drives machine was guaranteed clean! God I miss That machine!! GEM was sweet!
Since there are many example of this technique, both in fiction and the real world! I don't think they can get a patent on the "Canary Trap" itself, but the US Patent Office being what it is, they may be able to get one on the Automated Implementation of the idea, since unlike Arthur C. Clarke's Geostationary satellites, there is the hardware to implement the idea!
Microsoft is not note for being a Kind, Giving organisation!! Expect anything from them to be totally in their own self interest! Also everything come with a Hook!!
This gives the organism the ability to take advantage of any advances in Photosynthesis that the prey has made! Thereby incorporating them in future generations! Like some people I know! Always upgrading to the latest and greatest!
Seems Terry Pratchett is ahead of/. on this issue as one of his characters in "Making Money" uses just this type of Analog Computer to model the money flow in the novel! Though since magic doesn't work in this universe, ours' don't have the same effect!!
With the OS in the BIOS or on EPROMs, you are using the equivalent of the Atari 1040ST! Pretty much safe from viruses as I have yet to see one the carries an EPROM burner around with it! Since it is an OS, it can run local apps as well as on-line ones, even games!
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Yep! Tried to upgrade instead of clean install got grub2 working, the switched to EXT4 then did the upgrade with the Alternate install disk, It set my Video synch rate too high for my monitor and that disk has no recovery bot option! I am crap at CLI, so bit the bullet and did a clean install after repartitioning and making a separate /home partition, this time all went well! As usually sound was muted by default, then had crackling noise had to go to sound preferences and chose analog output LFE, then perfect! Oh and pulse audio is stereo by default you need to use the same sound preferences applet only the hardware tab this time and choose 5.1 surround, better than 9.04 since you don't have to hand edit the config file now! A couple of things are missing from the default installation, the compiz config setting manager has to be installed and gparted isn't installed by default either! No bugs that I have found so far though! All in all happy with it and it does seem just a bit zippier!
Yep, if that were the case then they would have to outlaw all cars with manual transmissions as you have to use one hand to shift gears! Though I don't say this would be a bad thing since the manual transmission really serves no useful purpose not filled better by the new Automatic transmissions, Except maybe in the case of a top professional driver who can actually get better performance or mileage out of it!!!
Well, if Linux actually sold a competitive product, things might just be a little different! As it is they are just another way to get more Intel products in to the hands of their Users!! enlightened self interest on the part of Intel!
One hundred percent right! Though you can also blame T-Mobile for locking down the Sidekick in such a way that there is no other viable backup solution! If they had left you a way to export your data to your personal computer it wouldn't be such a big issue!
This one is a pretty good space flight simulator, with trade and combat missions to earn money to upgrade your ship and weapons. When you have enough money you can buy a new ship, many types available to suit just about any playing style! Nice thing is it is in the Ubuntu repository, so a trusted source and easy installation! First time I tried it I had to compile from source, that was an experience, first time I had ever done anything like that! Went well with a little help, (OK, Lots of help) from the fine people on the VegaStrike forum!
Ten years down the line the recipients will have an easier time going through airport security than those with metal permanently implanted!!!
When this comes out, if there is no way to continue to use a normal menu system, then it is Bye, Bye Firefox!! Wonder if Ice Weasel is also going this route!! If not then Ice Weasel it will be!!
The Os is irrelevant except when my safety is at stake! Therefore I like My GPS to run Linux, I do not fly on Airbus planes since Window OS is in control of the plane and can override the Pilots control inputs!! Bad Idea for both the B-2 Bomber and the Airbus that went into the drink after leaving Brazil for France!! Actually both from the same cause, bad input from the pitot tube to the computer, which then overrode the pilots!!
Only problem is you aren't allowed to download the "in copyright books", you are only BUYING access to them on-line! Though I haven't tried the, copy and paste to Open Office trick yet! that might be one way, to get it on your eReader! Calibre does a nice job converting to just about any eReader format you want!
Yep, for of all the books out of Copyright! But the orphaned book are going to cost you at Google books and you can only read themon-line, you can't download them to read off-line, and the out of copyright ones will cost you most other places also, check out what Sony wants for a copy of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling!!
There is a plug-in for Firefox that will let you use Firefox on the Windows Update site! Though I doubt an "Average" User could get it to work, from a quick glance at the instructions! Is there even any way to get the Chrome browser to work with Microsoft Update!! If not, what are the folks in Europe going to do to keep Windows up to date ???
I'd care a lot more if after"Buying" a book, I was able to read it without having to be on-line at their website!! I had assumed that if I "Bought" the book I would own it and be able to download it and read it on my "not to be named" digital book reader! Since I can't, forget them!! Let someone else do it right!!
Have you ever heard of Coal dust explosions! You are obviously not from a coal mining area! Another thing, the easiest way to move large amounts of coal is not in bags, but to grind it to a powder and mix it with water to make a slurry that can be pumped through pipes! It is also safer that way, no coal dust!! Then again the coal and water would probably take as much storage room as the Jet fuel would in the first place so no advantage at all, still need resupply! The Ocean on the other hand has an unlimited supply of Co2 and water, just pick up what you need, when you need it!!
Fuel made from Carbon neutral energy sources would be just another version of energy storage, just like a battery! Only it would use the existing infrastructure, and have several advantages over batteries and present day fuel cells! As noted in a previous post batteries degrade over time and usage, are heavy, at present are limited in capacity, are expensive, and are not quick to recharge, at least when compared to filling up a fuel tank! Fuel cells generate a lot of heat, which might be good in the winter time, think heater, but they also depend on exotic catalysts which are expensive and in limited supply, not to say anything about having to set up the whole Hydrogen fuel infrastructure and figure out a fuel tank that won't freak out the idiots that watched the Hindenburg video!!
Wait till your seat mate pulls one out that he has re-purposed to show his home video of the Wife and Kiddies, on your next flight!!
I can think of nothing worse than having a future phone implanted and being stuck with a 2 year AT&T plan in some place like San Francisco!! Heck with an implant you might be stuck with that carrier for life or till you have it surgically removed!!
Totally agree! This is NOT the default Ubuntu 9.04 Firefox browser! That is still the 3.013 version which does not have this "Feature"!! People you had to go out of your way to install it so don't bitch about it!!
I suppose he is going to insist the news stand guy has to get your info before he sell you a paper next!!
Been there, had that, in the 80s! Atari 1040ST had TOS (Tramiel Operating System) on EPROMs! Have yet to se a virus or rootkit that carried an EPROM eraser around with it, so as long as you booted up without media in the drives machine was guaranteed clean! God I miss That machine!! GEM was sweet!
I doubt libraries will go for something with a limited shelf life due to dead batteries! Might work for a box of cereal, but not for War and Peace!!
Since there are many example of this technique, both in fiction and the real world! I don't think they can get a patent on the "Canary Trap" itself, but the US Patent Office being what it is, they may be able to get one on the Automated Implementation of the idea, since unlike Arthur C. Clarke's Geostationary satellites, there is the hardware to implement the idea!
Microsoft is not note for being a Kind, Giving organisation!! Expect anything from them to be totally in their own self interest! Also everything come with a Hook!!
This gives the organism the ability to take advantage of any advances in Photosynthesis that the prey has made! Thereby incorporating them in future generations! Like some people I know! Always upgrading to the latest and greatest!
Seems Terry Pratchett is ahead of /. on this issue as one of his characters in "Making Money" uses just this type of Analog Computer to model the money flow in the novel! Though since magic doesn't work in this universe, ours' don't have the same effect!!
With the OS in the BIOS or on EPROMs, you are using the equivalent of the Atari 1040ST! Pretty much safe from viruses as I have yet to see one the carries an EPROM burner around with it! Since it is an OS, it can run local apps as well as on-line ones, even games!