I've installed multiple networked printers at work, so I quite understand how the process works. It's a PITA, where the steps include creating a new "Standard TCP/IP Port", installing drivers from a network path, and configuring the driver to use A4 instead of Letter sized paper. These are done on permanent workstations on staff desks.
But right now it's students laptops we're talking about here. I've already thought of all these issues before posting my grandparent comment.
You need that damn' install DVD, that will install mallware, crapware, virtual USB port
Definitely not an exaggeration, with regards to HP PSC series of inkjet multifunction devices. You can't make it such that only the print driver is installed. Somehow, the INF file knows how to execute the Setup program that will automatically install ALL the rest, including all optional programs.
Mallware? Hmmm... to make us shop for new HP products?
I always think my 16 year old daughter will ask for advice if she really feels lost. Now to convince myself not to intrude on her boyfriends-with-priviledges:-)
Also, the authors may not have any reason to update it just yet - it seems to be quite successful in its current iteration. They may be waiting for a buyer to purchase a block of the botnet for example.
No, it's because the authors slipped the deadline again.
The parent post is rated "-1, Troll" because of the subject and first sentence.
However, I think the rest of the post is pretty insightful, if unfortunate. To me, they are very uncomfortable and inconvenient truths, especially when we're trying to advocate open source and open standards.
I think TIMING of entry to MARKET is the key. First movers get a lot of advantage, as long as the product has high usability, high availability, and most importantly, low pricing.
I've met a geek girl among a group of associates. Real life geek girl. She uses Putty on her mobile phone to SSH into her Linux server at home. She generates RSA keys on a whim. She does all these as a hobby, her favourite IRC client is irssi, and she chats on FreeNode.
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Give others the credit, and always take the blame.
Do it too often, and management may just start believing you...
I understand the value of this action, but I fear some management types may be too blind to see the truth. How would you counter this?
... the audience here is much more likely to view those as absolutes than guidelines.
Maybe we read too many RFCs.
I think it's a special case ... if the probability starts at 1, then the total time taken is 0, and ...
Oh no, I can feel the brainfreeze coming ... Owwwwwwwwwww!! Owww owww oww oww ow ow ow ow ... *whimper*
Although my senders claiming "the check is in the mail", I never seem to receive them.
Thank you. I think it's one of the easiest solutions for students.
I've installed multiple networked printers at work, so I quite understand how the process works. It's a PITA, where the steps include creating a new "Standard TCP/IP Port", installing drivers from a network path, and configuring the driver to use A4 instead of Letter sized paper. These are done on permanent workstations on staff desks.
But right now it's students laptops we're talking about here. I've already thought of all these issues before posting my grandparent comment.
You need that damn' install DVD, that will install mallware, crapware, virtual USB port
Definitely not an exaggeration, with regards to HP PSC series of inkjet multifunction devices. You can't make it such that only the print driver is installed. Somehow, the INF file knows how to execute the Setup program that will automatically install ALL the rest, including all optional programs.
Mallware? Hmmm ... to make us shop for new HP products?
Thank you for pointing out the driver issue.
I always think my 16 year old daughter will ask for advice if she really feels lost. Now to convince myself not to intrude on her boyfriends-with-priviledges :-)
Wanna see my gun and taser collection?
(I'm lying for all of the above.)
She's probably also being hit on by 19 year old guys in her daily life.
Ewww.
Also, the authors may not have any reason to update it just yet - it seems to be quite successful in its current iteration. They may be waiting for a buyer to purchase a block of the botnet for example.
No, it's because the authors slipped the deadline again.
This is The Authority - now Behave! Remember we're watching you!
Simple! Just quit the job, and make sure to earn/make less money than the minimum taxable bracket!
Those Printers from Buffalo, which are intimidated by other Printers from Buffalo, also intimidate other Printers from Buffalo ...
I love your University for having good Linux computers.
I always wonder how would universities (and colleges and libraries) make it easy for users to print documents residing on their laptops.
It'll be interesting to hear from other slashdotters.
The parent post is rated "-1, Troll" because of the subject and first sentence.
However, I think the rest of the post is pretty insightful, if unfortunate. To me, they are very uncomfortable and inconvenient truths, especially when we're trying to advocate open source and open standards.
I think TIMING of entry to MARKET is the key. First movers get a lot of advantage, as long as the product has high usability, high availability, and most importantly, low pricing.
Yeah, I know, Newton and XO-1. But Eee also.
I'm sorry, I finally saw it. Curse my old failing eyes!
I've re-read the grandparent post 5 times and I still don't see "Open Standards never work" anywhere.
Very good comeback.
I'm trying to aim for RHCT, and I'm failing terribly. That I blame on my own ability to learn.
Good for you for using Gentoo! I heard how difficult it is.
I've met a geek girl among a group of associates. Real life geek girl. She uses Putty on her mobile phone to SSH into her Linux server at home. She generates RSA keys on a whim. She does all these as a hobby, her favourite IRC client is irssi, and she chats on FreeNode.
Truly eye opening.
Oh, man, the mods need to start reading from three-quarters page onwards. This comment is so funny, I'm laughing even when half brain-dead at 5 am.
Direct IP addresses for the win!
You need to go to Sunnydale to draw the pentagram.
I didn't know there's such a thing. Thank you for your explanation!
I know we all have different favourites, but can you tell me who's MANUFACTURER_A in your experience?
There's no room for a KVM pushcart in the Sun Modular Datacenter.
Can you tell me what's a KVM pushcart, please?
Searching in google doesn't seem to turn up anything.
Thank you.