I use Powershell extensively to deploy applications using Microsoft SCCM at work. I use Linux the rest of the time.
Bash scripting is very suitable to the way *nix commands work.
Powershell is very suitable to scripting in Windows. I find PS very easy to learn and to work in, but only because I was already familiar with concepts like the pipeline (from Linux) and objects (from python;-). I can create a PS script to install and configure an application quickly and easily because, just as in Linux there are commands that do everything you need to do, in PS there are cmdlets that allow you to easily (for the most part) access the various subsystems of Windows.
I see PS as a greatly improved, much easier way of doing what I used to struggle to do with vbscript or, a long time ago, with batch files.
I agree. We bought a little Acer E3-111 for my wife with Windows 8.1 awhile back. It worked just fine. We had some problems with the touchpad recently and I figured, why not upgrade to Windows 10. We've both regretted that decision. It run slowly, and every few days there's new reasons on Slashdot and elsewhere not to run Windows 10.
A few days ago I booted Linux Mint 18, Mate edition from a USB stick. Firefox (my wife's preffered browser) started so quickly we were startled and everything was very smooth. I looked at the hits on my firewall/proxy server from her IP and they were down to almost nothing.
I'll be upgrading her to Linux this weekend.
That's what I do in my Lenovo. I'm running the i3 window manager and I've configured an indicator in my i3 bar that shows whether the driver is loaded or not and I have a hotkey that loads/removes said driver. Works great for me.
You're right, of course. China's laws and the laws of Western countries would be in conflict here. We can't impose the rule of law on them, but a Western-based company knowingly supporting this sort of thing is wrong.
If we're going to say that China is wrong and we're right, we need a solid premise beyond just invoking the term 'Human Rights' from which to argue. Then we could argue that sanctioning Cisco is an appropriate response.
to Linux when Windows 8.1 or any subsequent version of Windows became a problem on her little laptop. We have Linux everywhere else, it makes no difference to her.
I'm starting to think this might be the time.
I disable AdBlock on websites that I want to support. Some of them notify me that AdBlock is installed and that they support themselves with ads. If I want to support the organization or if the product adds value to my life, I often disable the add-on and leave it disabled as long as the ads are not too terrible.
This is a very good point. I run Arch Linux on my own box, but I know I can roll back a change easily from the local cache if something breaks (it very rarely does).
It really does depend on what you're running, especially how easy it is to roll back changes that have been made.
I know! I hate everything the website in question stands for and I find the idea of breaking the law to shut them down reprehensible. How to choose sides?
These are two very different things, aren't they? In the case of the routers we're talking about a claim that can be, and has been, tested scientifically. In the other case we're talking about something that science simply cannot speak to. Scientific knowledge is not the only type of knowledge. Science can only speak to a subset of reality.
I agree. I've been running Arch for a few years now. If you pay attention to changes that need user interaction, you're usually fine. Arch doesn't really break things. It make for a very fast, stable system in my experience, especially if you stay away from the dark recesses of the AUR.
They're trying to capitalize on all the interest from the DIY community. Someone will hook it up to a Raspberry Pi and make it do something it was never intended to do.
I agree. When I write anything of significant length which, I'll have to admit, doesn't happen as much as it used to, I prefer one of my fountain pens. They're attractive and different, but mostly I just like the way they write. Neither one of them was very expensive.
I couldn't agree with this more. It is difficult sometimes though to put up with a view that is very popular but you consider to be incredibly naive, or wrong, or just stupid.
I like cobbling together my own desktop too... sometimes. I have a family computer at home with KDE, but my own laptop uses ArchBang which is really Arch Linux with Openbox. Openbox is very sparse though and you can use your own menus, taskbar, system tray, etc. etc. etc. I like the control and I like finding out what's out there and trying new solutions to the Desktop 'problem'.
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I use Powershell extensively to deploy applications using Microsoft SCCM at work. I use Linux the rest of the time. Bash scripting is very suitable to the way *nix commands work. Powershell is very suitable to scripting in Windows. I find PS very easy to learn and to work in, but only because I was already familiar with concepts like the pipeline (from Linux) and objects (from python ;-). I can create a PS script to install and configure an application quickly and easily because, just as in Linux there are commands that do everything you need to do, in PS there are cmdlets that allow you to easily (for the most part) access the various subsystems of Windows.
I see PS as a greatly improved, much easier way of doing what I used to struggle to do with vbscript or, a long time ago, with batch files.
I do exactly the same thing. I'm looking forward to this.
I agree. We bought a little Acer E3-111 for my wife with Windows 8.1 awhile back. It worked just fine. We had some problems with the touchpad recently and I figured, why not upgrade to Windows 10. We've both regretted that decision. It run slowly, and every few days there's new reasons on Slashdot and elsewhere not to run Windows 10. A few days ago I booted Linux Mint 18, Mate edition from a USB stick. Firefox (my wife's preffered browser) started so quickly we were startled and everything was very smooth. I looked at the hits on my firewall/proxy server from her IP and they were down to almost nothing. I'll be upgrading her to Linux this weekend.
That's what I do in my Lenovo. I'm running the i3 window manager and I've configured an indicator in my i3 bar that shows whether the driver is loaded or not and I have a hotkey that loads/removes said driver. Works great for me.
I have to say. We've never been called a Superpower before... of anything.
would be pleased to see his work continued. I always loved reading his 'Just So Stories' to my kids.
I wasn't aware of NPR One. I'm checking it out right now ;-)
You're right, of course. China's laws and the laws of Western countries would be in conflict here. We can't impose the rule of law on them, but a Western-based company knowingly supporting this sort of thing is wrong. If we're going to say that China is wrong and we're right, we need a solid premise beyond just invoking the term 'Human Rights' from which to argue. Then we could argue that sanctioning Cisco is an appropriate response.
to Linux when Windows 8.1 or any subsequent version of Windows became a problem on her little laptop. We have Linux everywhere else, it makes no difference to her. I'm starting to think this might be the time.
inadequate ;-)
Not Irony, Coincidence ;-)
I disable AdBlock on websites that I want to support. Some of them notify me that AdBlock is installed and that they support themselves with ads. If I want to support the organization or if the product adds value to my life, I often disable the add-on and leave it disabled as long as the ads are not too terrible.
Hey. That's what VMs are for.
You, my friend, have way too much time on your hands.
With reference to the section of the survey about attitudes, I don't feel any of those things. I mostly think them.
This is a very good point. I run Arch Linux on my own box, but I know I can roll back a change easily from the local cache if something breaks (it very rarely does). It really does depend on what you're running, especially how easy it is to roll back changes that have been made.
I know! I hate everything the website in question stands for and I find the idea of breaking the law to shut them down reprehensible. How to choose sides?
These are two very different things, aren't they? In the case of the routers we're talking about a claim that can be, and has been, tested scientifically. In the other case we're talking about something that science simply cannot speak to. Scientific knowledge is not the only type of knowledge. Science can only speak to a subset of reality.
I used to use Compuserve and AOL CDs that came in the mail for wheels on racecars for my kids and mobiles in the garden to scare birds away.
I agree. I've been running Arch for a few years now. If you pay attention to changes that need user interaction, you're usually fine. Arch doesn't really break things. It make for a very fast, stable system in my experience, especially if you stay away from the dark recesses of the AUR.
They're trying to capitalize on all the interest from the DIY community. Someone will hook it up to a Raspberry Pi and make it do something it was never intended to do.
'close' to the speed of light? I suppose, compared to how quickly I can move, it's close.
I agree. When I write anything of significant length which, I'll have to admit, doesn't happen as much as it used to, I prefer one of my fountain pens. They're attractive and different, but mostly I just like the way they write. Neither one of them was very expensive.
I couldn't agree with this more. It is difficult sometimes though to put up with a view that is very popular but you consider to be incredibly naive, or wrong, or just stupid.
I like cobbling together my own desktop too... sometimes. I have a family computer at home with KDE, but my own laptop uses ArchBang which is really Arch Linux with Openbox. Openbox is very sparse though and you can use your own menus, taskbar, system tray, etc. etc. etc. I like the control and I like finding out what's out there and trying new solutions to the Desktop 'problem'.