I've always felt that the strength of Linux lies in the server as opposed to the desktop. I think by prematurely pushing it as an alternative to WinXX on the desktop it is hurting the cause (ie: "use Linux?...my friend could never get it running").
Make Linux strong in the server market and the desktop will follow...when it's ready for your average joe. AC
I too have a DM Netwinder (now) although it's gone through a couple of incarnations. I origianlly purchased the WS (Web Server) and there was some problems with the RPM system on it. Basically, I downloaded a new image, NFS mounted it on another box, and expanded the new image. On reboot my WS machine was a DM machine.
It's real simple and they make it that way...the bios is all set to be able to easily upgrade the whole system image. The system draws only 12 volts and is always up on my desk with KDE. I agree that it's a beta machine in that there's much development going on for the strongarm ports but it reminds me of the earlier days of Linux.
It was about 2 months ago and it was a discussion on Biotechnology and Monsanto; specifically regarding potatoes. As it is now they license use of the crop-yielding seed so that, if you took a potato and replanted it the following season they could nab you on it by the genetic marker.
Scary stuff...similar to MS's licensing agreement.
Is there any such listing? I have 4 processors running for the Slashdot team...is that tracked anywhere? I'd be interested to see how many processors/people are on each team at any given time as that might put into perspective
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I like it so much I actually paid for it!
Make Linux strong in the server market and the desktop will follow...when it's ready for your average joe. AC
I too have a DM Netwinder (now) although it's gone through a couple of incarnations. I origianlly purchased the WS (Web Server) and there was some problems with the RPM system on it. Basically, I downloaded a new image, NFS mounted it on another box, and expanded the new image. On reboot my WS machine was a DM machine.
It's real simple and they make it that way...the bios is all set to be able to easily upgrade the whole system image. The system draws only 12 volts and is always up on my desk with KDE. I agree that it's a beta machine in that there's much development going on for the strongarm ports but it reminds me of the earlier days of Linux.
I love it....
AC
It was about 2 months ago and it was a discussion on Biotechnology and Monsanto; specifically regarding potatoes. As it is now they license use of the crop-yielding seed so that, if you took a potato and replanted it the following season they could nab you on it by the genetic marker.
Scary stuff...similar to MS's licensing agreement.
AC
Kicked out of the Senate and now contributing to Slashdot?
Is there any such listing? I have 4 processors running for the Slashdot team...is that tracked anywhere? I'd be interested to see how many processors/people are on each team at any given time as that might put into perspective