On the technical side, if Andover bites it,/. would need bandwidth. Therefore I propose distributed slashdot; everyone runs a local mysql database and httpd server and as new stories and comments come 'online' they are passed betwixed databases (using some sort of authentication of course) and the user reads it from the local httpd server. For those that don't have xDSL or cable, we would need a CPAN-like redirector that picks the closest slash-server. This way slashdot could be supported by the community and wouldn't suffer for bandwidth.
No wonder they yanked it, there's no reason to have a high-level race dialogue among second graders.
Why not? Are you assuming that this little girl is too stupid to understand the idea she is trying to test for?
Race dialog can happen at any age and the fact that she recognizes it as a problem is a sad indication of the state of race relations.
Regarding her being over her head; She had good methodology, a sound hypothesis and she gave her results. She drew a conclusion based on her results. That was what she was supposed to do, follow the scientific method. No, her results are not conclusive by any means, but her research could be expanded on to ask different questions, better thought out questions. She showed intelligence and inginuity, even if she lacked the ability to appreciate that her results might be flawed.
Is there an LVM tool/utility that gets compiled with the Kernel? Do you need to reformat disks to get LVM on existing machines? If not, how are existing disks delt with?
I never had a problem when I first installed slackware. It has never bugged me with a utility I thought was crap(linuxconf) and package management is the Changelog file and and 33.6 modem.
How does Patrick determine when a new release is needed? Anyone know?
I have been using slackware for several years now and it is still my favorite distro. I like the way you can edit the config files each individually without having to worry about screwing up an autoconfig tool. I have tried redhat and debian but they both seem to over-complicate basic system initialization. I like the *BSD style system init in slackware. It is very straight forward and easy to understand what is happening and in what order.
Your correct about the animation being somewhat old, but it is probably one of the best anime's I have ever seen. "Galaxy Express 999" and "Adiue Adiue Galaxy Express 999" (not sure about the spelling on the last one) The main character, Phantom F. Harlock, shows up in several magna as well.
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According to SGI's page Performer is availible for X86 Linux. It looks to be optimized for the video cards they are using in the boxes. It doesn't give apps but it does provide a API for developing apps.
A business still needs a suit to provide business management. A good business manager will not be replaced by OSS because they are needed to provide direction to the business as a whole. A good business person will try to capitalize on OSS(Linux&Company) and try to make the business as a whole take advantage of it. Besides is it more likely marketing that trys to push for certain release dates, Xmas, etc., and those guys promote the business, so that it makes money and you get paid. If anything there will be a push for a more technically inclined manager who can understand OSS software and the problems and delays and be able to talk to upper management in a clear semi-technical way to make them aware of realistic deadlines and release dates.
I came up with a solution for use here at the Alachua County Library District, http://www.acld.lib.fl.us/. I am on the Internet Access Committee (It wouldn't be a government agency without at least one committee.). I wrote a program (In VB, please forgive) that, based on the users choice, will allow filtered or unfiltered access to the Internet. It works by rewriting the registry key of IE for the proxy server. This way any workstation can be filtered or unfiltered. Any kids that come to the library are treated just like adults in that they are allowed to make thier own choice as to what type of access they want. That is also part of the program it forces you to accept our policy before you can use the workstation for any type of access. If you would like to see it email me and I will send you a copy. I don't have a web page yet (for anything).
As I see it, the real key would be selling the packaged software and and then selling support contracts for your GPL'ed software. Selling the packaged software means that people get the software in a pretty package with an introductory manual. Selling the support contracts helps to bind you and your customer together (for a year or so). The largest computer division is IBM's software support. They also make the most money as well. People want/need a support system. Selling the software should be secondary to getting(and Keeping) the support contracts.
I use a 21" monitor now and am constantly swapping between virtual desktops. Being able to see code on one screen and shells and results on another at the same time would be great. Our graphics artist uses a G4 with a multiheaded display and it is great. He uses a 21" screen for photoshop work and keeps his toolbars on a second 17" screen. I will definately get one of the G400's when they support multi-headed X. (or maybe before then.)
I would like to know what other computers companies are doing. I know IBM has support and is shipping redhat on Netfinity's and Dell has Linux approved workstations but what are the total sales/devices shipped. That would give a good idea as to the total requests for linux installed machines. Does VA or Penguin Computing provide this info anywhere?
Slashdot Mirror
On the technical side, if Andover bites it, /. would need bandwidth. Therefore I propose distributed slashdot; everyone runs a local mysql database and httpd server and as new stories and comments come 'online' they are passed betwixed databases (using some sort of authentication of course) and the user reads it from the local httpd server. For those that don't have xDSL or cable, we would need a CPAN-like redirector that picks the closest slash-server. This way slashdot could be supported by the community and wouldn't suffer for bandwidth.
or am I crazy?
This sounds a lot like the usenet...
Why not? Are you assuming that this little girl is too stupid to understand the idea she is trying to test for?
Race dialog can happen at any age and the fact that she recognizes it as a problem is a sad indication of the state of race relations.
Regarding her being over her head; She had good methodology, a sound hypothesis and she gave her results. She drew a conclusion based on her results. That was what she was supposed to do, follow the scientific method. No, her results are not conclusive by any means, but her research could be expanded on to ask different questions, better thought out questions. She showed intelligence and inginuity, even if she lacked the ability to appreciate that her results might be flawed.
Is there an LVM tool/utility that gets compiled with the Kernel? Do you need to reformat disks to get LVM on existing machines? If not, how are existing disks delt with?
--Donald
Black holes are so dense they create gravity so strong that even light cannot escape their surface, making them nearly impossible to see.
Nearly impossible to see... why didn't they call them gray holes?
Amen Brother global!!
I never had a problem when I first installed slackware. It has never bugged me with a utility I thought was crap(linuxconf) and package management is the Changelog file and and 33.6 modem.
Three Cheers for Patrick V.!!!
--Donald
How does Patrick determine when a new release is needed? Anyone know?
I have been using slackware for several years now and it is still my favorite distro. I like the way you can edit the config files each individually without having to worry about screwing up an autoconfig tool. I have tried redhat and debian but they both seem to over-complicate basic system initialization. I like the *BSD style system init in slackware. It is very straight forward and easy to understand what is happening and in what order.
Just my $0.02
--Donald
Your correct about the animation being somewhat old, but it is probably one of the best anime's I have ever seen. "Galaxy Express 999" and "Adiue Adiue Galaxy Express 999" (not sure about the spelling on the last one) The main character, Phantom F. Harlock, shows up in several magna as well.
According to SGI's page Performer is availible for X86 Linux. It looks to be optimized for the video cards they are using in the boxes. It doesn't give apps but it does provide a API for developing apps.
A business still needs a suit to provide business management. A good business manager will not be replaced by OSS because they are needed to provide direction to the business as a whole. A good business person will try to capitalize on OSS(Linux&Company) and try to make the business as a whole take advantage of it.
Besides is it more likely marketing that trys to push for certain release dates, Xmas, etc., and those guys promote the business, so that it makes money and you get paid. If anything there will be a push for a more technically inclined manager who can understand OSS software and the problems and delays and be able to talk to upper management in a clear semi-technical way to make them aware of realistic deadlines and release dates.
I came up with a solution for use here at the Alachua County Library District, http://www.acld.lib.fl.us/. I am on the Internet Access Committee (It wouldn't be a government agency without at least one committee.). I wrote a program (In VB, please forgive) that, based on the users choice, will allow filtered or unfiltered access to the Internet. It works by rewriting the registry key of IE for the proxy server. This way any workstation can be filtered or unfiltered. Any kids that come to the library are treated just like adults in that they are allowed to make thier own choice as to what type of access they want. That is also part of the program it forces you to accept our policy before you can use the workstation for any type of access. If you would like to see it email me and I will send you a copy. I don't have a web page yet (for anything).
As I see it, the real key would be selling the packaged software and and then selling support contracts for your GPL'ed software. Selling the packaged software means that people get the software in a pretty package with an introductory manual. Selling the support contracts helps to bind you and your customer together (for a year or so). The largest computer division is IBM's software support. They also make the most money as well. People want/need a support system. Selling the software should be secondary to getting(and Keeping) the support contracts.
I use a 21" monitor now and am constantly swapping between virtual desktops. Being able to see code on one screen and shells and results on another at the same time would be great. Our graphics artist uses a G4 with a multiheaded display and it is great. He uses a 21" screen for photoshop work and keeps his toolbars on a second 17" screen. I will definately get one of the G400's when they support multi-headed X. (or maybe before then.)
I would like to know what other computers companies are doing. I know IBM has support and is shipping redhat on Netfinity's and Dell has Linux approved workstations but what are the total sales/devices shipped. That would give a good idea as to the total requests for linux installed machines. Does VA or Penguin Computing provide this info anywhere?