I happen to like the "Bloatware" from Red Hat. On my desktop machine I like having lots of software configured properly out of the box, and I often use the "Install Everything" option. However, on servers I only install what is needed, but it is nice to have all those RPM's when you need them. I vary rarely have to compile programs from source.
I just installed Debian's testing distribution (Woody) this weekend, and I'm quite happy with that, so I won't be trying Red Hat 7.2, otherwise I would be downloading it tonight!
There are several aspects of this article that just don't seem right... the tech installing Linux to fix her problem? It's funny, but hard to believe it would really happen.
I wish I could do that to the next luser that walked into my office!!;-)
Good post. But can Linux be all things to all people? The article raises a good point, Linux's streangth is in servers, not the desktop. Ease of use has a long way to go in Linux... For instance, today I had to set up a Windows 2000 machine to accept incomming calls for MS Netmeeting. Having never done this before, I had it figured out, running and tested in under 15 minutes. The first time I did something similar in Linux, it took 15 minutes just to get half way through the PPP Howto, and probably close to a full day to get it set up so I was happy with it. Granted, Linux is way more configurable and secure, but it shoulnd't be as difficult as it is.
I don't know what the solution is.. It would help if all developers could agree on a standard format for config files, and provide a GUI applet to set up their program (kinda like Windows Control Panel), but there are many other things about Linux that are too difficult.
You're right about one thing, though, it is always improving. And like the turtle vs. the hare, slow and steady wins the race.
You mean I can't route the NAN through my @Home cable connection? I already have an old Linux box as my Internet gateway/DHCP Server/Squid proxy server. I thought I'd start an ISP and send my neighbors a monthky bill!! That's a pricing model I might like!;-)
Definately not what anyone in a philosophical debate wants to hear - people loving your idea is great, people loathing your idea is still something you can work with, but disregard? Ouch.
Yep, I agree.. That's why the worse thing you can do with your mod points is mod somebody as "Redundant". That really hurts.
90+% of windows users can't do anything but double (left) click.
Yeah, and they double click on everything... I was watching my boss double clicking on hyperlinks in IE today, but he also always double clicks buttons. How do techno-illiterates become IT managers? I gave up trying to explain DNS to hime last week, when he told us to update 100+ PC's with new hosts files...but I drift off topic. This is the kind of user who doesn't have a clue about file associations. If he were to try anything, he would probably try reinstalling an app to get the file associations back.
Wow, it's nice that Mac users can now enjoy the ease of use and power of Microsoft programs. I wonder if they'll want to switch to a Wintel machine after this one bites them in the ass!
Good idea, please post your results! I'm curious to see how good this copy protection scheme is. Maybe it can be read in Linux by tweaking the CD ROM driver.
I think you'll find most banks only support Internet Explorer and Netscape, nothing else. My bank, Bank of Montreal, claims to support Netscape, but it doesn't always work, I have boot into Windows to use IE5.5 to do my banking.
I have a local page as my home page, it has all my favorite links. However, it does have a form at the top where you can search google.. Instructions on how to so this can be found at Add Google To Your Site.
The idea of windows based X Clients is a great idea. It lets you slowly migrate applications to the Linux server, while still keeping windows to run other software. Once the migration is complete, you can start scrapping your windows boxes and replace them with X terminals.
I played it first on the C64, then the Atari ST.. The Atari used 3.5" drives, which held a lot more data and was a lot faster. But you're right, the music in U3 was fantastic, anyone know where you can download mp3's or midi files of this stuff?
I think it's great that you want to get involved in an open source project, but if you are having problems understanding a projects source code, perhaps you should look at joining a smaller or less complicated project. I really don't mean this as a flame, but I would recomend starting out by joining a small project and going from there. As you gain experience, the larger projects will begin to make sense. In my experience, PHP and web based programs are a good place to start.
Peer to Peer or Client/Server is irrelivent. Packets still need to get from one device to another. TCP/IP packets don't care if it is P2P or Client/Server, either. The ant theory is just a way to develope the most efficient routes between 2 hosts.
Yep, I've got a 486 running Red Hat 7.0. Since it has limited disk space I didn't install X or any developement tools (can't recompile the kernel, which kinda sucks!). This machine is currently at 69 days without a reboot, and that was only because the power went out..
That brings me a side point, if you're running the EXT2 file system, it's a good idea to pick up one of those $200 UPS's.
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Compare this kind of security to computer security... Would you put a naked Win 95 box on the net with no protection? No, most people would say you would be retarded to do that. We use secure OS's and firewalls to protect our systems. Is this a loss of civil liberties? It would be nice if I could leave a vulnerable computer on the net and nobody would attack it, but that's not reality. Firewalls are a pain in the rear, but they are the cost of doing business. And I can tell you, I would rather be inconvenienced and safe next time I am on a plane, instead of complaining about loss of civil liberties.
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This article is demeaning to programmers. The reason quality is poor is due to unrealistic deadlines, the reason projects are over budget is due to poor planning.
Most good programmers are capable of creating high quality, elegant code, but are not allowed to because of external pressures that are out of their control.
And with all due respect to engineers, most software is a lot more complicated than building a bridge.
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I just installed Debian's testing distribution (Woody) this weekend, and I'm quite happy with that, so I won't be trying Red Hat 7.2, otherwise I would be downloading it tonight!
I'm not an "ubergeek", I just like decent package management!!
I wish I could do that to the next luser that walked into my office!! ;-)
I don't know what the solution is .. It would help if all developers could agree on a standard format for config files, and provide a GUI applet to set up their program (kinda like Windows Control Panel), but there are many other things about Linux that are too difficult.
You're right about one thing, though, it is always improving. And like the turtle vs. the hare, slow and steady wins the race.
You mean I can't route the NAN through my @Home cable connection? I already have an old Linux box as my Internet gateway/DHCP Server/Squid proxy server. I thought I'd start an ISP and send my neighbors a monthky bill!! That's a pricing model I might like! ;-)
Maybe the next Kernel version should be called 2002 instead of 2.5
Yep, I agree
Yeah, and they double click on everything
I believe .FLI files are also 3D animation movies created by 3D Studio, this sounds like a case of 2 file formats using the same extension.
Wow, it's nice that Mac users can now enjoy the ease of use and power of Microsoft programs. I wonder if they'll want to switch to a Wintel machine after this one bites them in the ass!
Good idea, please post your results! I'm curious to see how good this copy protection scheme is. Maybe it can be read in Linux by tweaking the CD ROM driver.
All Perl programs are basically obfuscated, so a contest is not needed.
I think you'll find most banks only support Internet Explorer and Netscape, nothing else. My bank, Bank of Montreal, claims to support Netscape, but it doesn't always work, I have boot into Windows to use IE5.5 to do my banking.
I have a local page as my home page, it has all my favorite links. However, it does have a form at the top where you can search google.. Instructions on how to so this can be found at Add Google To Your Site.
I tried calling, I think his phone number is slashdotted..
The idea of windows based X Clients is a great idea. It lets you slowly migrate applications to the Linux server, while still keeping windows to run other software. Once the migration is complete, you can start scrapping your windows boxes and replace them with X terminals.
I played it first on the C64, then the Atari ST .. The Atari used 3.5" drives, which held a lot more data and was a lot faster. But you're right, the music in U3 was fantastic, anyone know where you can download mp3's or midi files of this stuff?
I actually had 2 1541 drives, which I needed to run a fairly busy BBS (at 300 baud, no less). Man, I miss those days!!
Good luck!
Microsoft employees posting on Slashdot? What is the world comming too?
We booted up those systems normally, started Quake III Arena, running the NV15-demo, and then removed the heat sink.
Cool, I do this all the time!!
Peer to Peer or Client/Server is irrelivent. Packets still need to get from one device to another. TCP/IP packets don't care if it is P2P or Client/Server, either. The ant theory is just a way to develope the most efficient routes between 2 hosts.
That brings me a side point, if you're running the EXT2 file system, it's a good idea to pick up one of those $200 UPS's.
Compare this kind of security to computer security ... Would you put a naked Win 95 box on the net with no protection? No, most people would say you would be retarded to do that. We use secure OS's and firewalls to protect our systems. Is this a loss of civil liberties? It would be nice if I could leave a vulnerable computer on the net and nobody would attack it, but that's not reality. Firewalls are a pain in the rear, but they are the cost of doing business. And I can tell you, I would rather be inconvenienced and safe next time I am on a plane, instead of complaining about loss of civil liberties.
Most good programmers are capable of creating high quality, elegant code, but are not allowed to because of external pressures that are out of their control.
And with all due respect to engineers, most software is a lot more complicated than building a bridge.