I once did something similar. Signed on as root, I copied a bunch of files to my personal directory. Then I wanted to change the ownership to my regular user, so I entered:
find / -exec chown andrew:andrew {} \;
The forward slash was the fatal mistake. Before I realised why it was taking so long, it had changed the ownership of most files in the system, rendering most daemons to be unable to access their files. Luckily it was my home system, not a production server at work. Now I always stop and think twice before hitting enter, especially when signed on as root!
But you already know how to do it in Windows, that's why it seems harder in Linux. Somebody coming from a Mac background wouldn't think that Windows was easier, because they weren't used to it. Linux is easier for me than Windows, since I already know how to do it in Linux. Anyway, my point is that it's not a fair comparison since your already familiar with one of the OS's.
Actually, it's becoming more of a status symbol to be without a cell phone or pager, since all the working stiffs now have them. If you are so important that you don't need a phone, well that's pretty good.
After using Linux for the past few years, the biggest problem I have with Windows free software is that none of it is free. Every time I download something from Download.com or other sites, it's always a trial version, or a demo version. Almost nobody seems to be releasing free software, everyone wants to make a buck. That said, Cygwin is my favorite Windows OSS project!
That was just marketing trying to compensate for their crappy LCD screens, where you had to be sitting at exactly the right angle to be able to see them!
Comon, Slashdot, I don't have time to read a novella at work!! Post this kind of story on a Saturday!
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But how difficult would it be for the booth owner (to continue your example) to get a scanner which can read your phone number and ID code from the air waves and then spoof it later to rip you off? I know there are cell phone scanners which can be used to rip off people for long distance bills, but I havn't heard much of this lately since most phones are digital now.
He's got a point... All the gas companies in Canada make it a bit of a chore... The pumps are used as marketing tools: Do you want a carwash? (Press No) Do you have an "Esso Extra" card? (Press No) Do you have a CAA card? (Press No). Do you want to buy a Mars bar for $0.50? (Press No) Sheesh, just give me my effin receit!!
I've wondered about this, isn't there a Linux file system that is encrypted? You would just need to enter your password to mount it. It would be nice to have a seperate partition for sensitive data that was encrypted, or even your whole/home directory if it is a workstation. There are issues to consider, such as your bash history file and/etc/fstab, etc, but it could be done. It would be great if EXT3 or Reiser would incorprate this idea.
How about a dead-man's-switch, maybe a windows service which runs in the background and formats the hard drive if you don't run a hidden program every week or something. Well, on second thought, my users can't remember their user ID's, let alone something like this.
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These reasons probably included speed, ease of compilation/optimization, stability, etc.
The primary reason appears to be conformance with the C++ standard.
Has anyone else had this type of position, where it's not you stuck behind the 8-ball, but your employer?
Yes, but the employer didn't agree. I ended up taking that experience and getting a job somewhere else for a company that was willing to pay me. Over all, it was a win-win, I got experience I needed and they got a cheap worker.
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Interesting points. It occured to me while reading your post that you probably don't play rock/blue music as I do, but are comming from a different genre all together. I can imagine that composing a Mozart Symphony would require a lot of the same types of thinking that go into programming, whereas the type of music I play is more simple, but emotional.
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find / -exec chown andrew:andrew {} \;
The forward slash was the fatal mistake. Before I realised why it was taking so long, it had changed the ownership of most files in the system, rendering most daemons to be unable to access their files. Luckily it was my home system, not a production server at work. Now I always stop and think twice before hitting enter, especially when signed on as root!
But you already know how to do it in Windows, that's why it seems harder in Linux. Somebody coming from a Mac background wouldn't think that Windows was easier, because they weren't used to it. Linux is easier for me than Windows, since I already know how to do it in Linux. Anyway, my point is that it's not a fair comparison since your already familiar with one of the OS's.
Comon, that's the best part of Slashdot. Not to be facetious, but maybe there are other sites that have a more balanced view that you might prefer.
Actually, it's becoming more of a status symbol to be without a cell phone or pager, since all the working stiffs now have them. If you are so important that you don't need a phone, well that's pretty good.
After using Linux for the past few years, the biggest problem I have with Windows free software is that none of it is free. Every time I download something from Download.com or other sites, it's always a trial version, or a demo version. Almost nobody seems to be releasing free software, everyone wants to make a buck. That said, Cygwin is my favorite Windows OSS project!
Nerd alert!!
Less than $1050 a month?? Where did you work?
That's bordering on gay, dude!
Which Distro will they use? The article doesn't say.
How do they expect to make money selling a service that Debian, Suse and Redhat already provide in apt-get, yast2 and up2date respectivly?
That was just marketing trying to compensate for their crappy LCD screens, where you had to be sitting at exactly the right angle to be able to see them!
Comon, Slashdot, I don't have time to read a novella at work!! Post this kind of story on a Saturday!
But how difficult would it be for the booth owner (to continue your example) to get a scanner which can read your phone number and ID code from the air waves and then spoof it later to rip you off? I know there are cell phone scanners which can be used to rip off people for long distance bills, but I havn't heard much of this lately since most phones are digital now.
He's got a point... All the gas companies in Canada make it a bit of a chore ... The pumps are used as marketing tools: Do you want a carwash? (Press No) Do you have an "Esso Extra" card? (Press No) Do you have a CAA card? (Press No). Do you want to buy a Mars bar for $0.50? (Press No) Sheesh, just give me my effin receit!!
Wow, that seems like a security risk. I guess the phones have digital encryption, though.
Losing 25 cents in a pay phone isn't too bad, but $10 or more would piss you off.
What about parking machines and gas pumps where you can pay by credit card? We have those in Canada.
Come on, human interaction sucks. Why do you think we spend all day on the Internet?
My wife works for a company that sells and services medical equipment, she has a very different opinion of doctors.
I've wondered about this, isn't there a Linux file system that is encrypted? You would just need to enter your password to mount it. It would be nice to have a seperate partition for sensitive data that was encrypted, or even your whole /home directory if it is a workstation. There are issues to consider, such as your bash history file and /etc/fstab, etc, but it could be done. It would be great if EXT3 or Reiser would incorprate this idea.
How about a dead-man's-switch, maybe a windows service which runs in the background and formats the hard drive if you don't run a hidden program every week or something. Well, on second thought, my users can't remember their user ID's, let alone something like this.
The primary reason appears to be conformance with the C++ standard.
Yes, but the employer didn't agree. I ended up taking that experience and getting a job somewhere else for a company that was willing to pay me. Over all, it was a win-win, I got experience I needed and they got a cheap worker.
Interesting points. It occured to me while reading your post that you probably don't play rock/blue music as I do, but are comming from a different genre all together. I can imagine that composing a Mozart Symphony would require a lot of the same types of thinking that go into programming, whereas the type of music I play is more simple, but emotional.
Yeah, all my Perl programs look like line noise. Certainly a far cry from poetry! ;-)