You're a bit out of focus here. It worked well on the Mac and the Amiga because the floppy drives themselves were different. The hardware was designed to signal the machine when a disk was inserted via a switch/sensor inside the drive that was depressed when the disk was inserted. Similar, but in a different location than the "write protect" and "high density" sensors. This method is simple and it works. The only real point of failure is the possibility of the switch going bad, but I can't say that I've ever seen that personally.
The method from Microsoft was a way to do the same thing in a way that wouldn't always work. Do you remember Floppy Drives? Remember how cheap and shitty they were? They were not very reliable to begin with, and it's likely that even if it worked before there might still be mysterious times when a disk was inserted and this method wouldn't work. Microsoft made a good choice here, but rather than acknowledge that you'll just bitch more and fish more crap from the excuse box.
A majority of Linux users are total fucking assholes. I'm not going to sugar coat it to keep my karma high. They believe they are superior because they believe they are using a superior OS. Every criticism will be drown in a sea of fallacies, lies, and ignorance. Because attacking Linux means you are attacking their choice. A choice they made in large part to be different.
Could the same be said about Windows or Mac users? Or perhaps people who prefer GM over Toyota? Yes, but it's not black and white. The percentage ratio of "normal people" to "real assholes" is way off balance with Linux. Something I believe was inherited by old Unix veterans themselves.
Does Linux need more critics? Not really. It's users just need to grow up so they will listen to the ones they have now. It won't happen.
I'm going to make my own page based on this idea because there was no reason to put the stupid Linux and BSD logos on the page. That's just being a douche bag.
Because Microsoft's intent is to kill Linux with patents
Some people get alarmed because they enjoy drama. This isn't Star Wars come to life. There is no epic battle here against good vs evil. Microsoft was protecting it's interests through patents, as would any other company in existence that gives a damn about staying in business.
The main problem is the current monoculture in desktop operating systems.
That's a great argument, until you flip it over and look at the other side. Linux offers good security because it's more obscure. Then you get an instant backlash from the *nix croud.
This is a load of crap and your Pro-Linux bias stinks up to high heaven.
If running memtest86 in Linux works correctly for days, this probably means one of three things:
First of all, you don't run Memtest86 under Windows, Linux, or any other operating system. Why? Because you can't test memory that is in use by any other program. This already tells us that you probably haven't used Memtest86 recently enough to remember you would run this from a bootable CD or Floppy. It's downhill from here.
A. Linux is detecting the bad part and is mapping out the RAM in question.
No. Linux doesn't do this. Can you imagine the extra overhead of double checking every single read and write to RAM? Jesus Christ.
B. The Linux VM system doesn't move things around RAM as much as Windows.
Nice, baseless troll argument.
C. Linux power management isn't as rough on the RAM or CPU as Windows.
Isn't as rough? Because half the time it doesn't work as intended? So now a negative becomes a plus? Give us a break.
Why are people still modding these comments as funny?
Linux Zealots are the ones doing the modding. To them, comments like these are not only funny, but provide a kind of sexual release somewhat similar to viewing a nude photo of Deanna Troi.
Oh, the ATARI ST fanboy springs back to life. Allow me to put you back in your place. The ST was pure shit. Compared to the Amiga, it was worse in every possible aspect from Graphics (less colors, resolution modes), Sound (No digital sound, synth only), GUI design (even worse than MAC), and performance (lacked true multitasking).
Don't even get me started on the software library. Look at Image FX and show me any program for the ST that did anything even close. Exactly. In terms of creativity, there was simply more software for the Amiga in every category. The worst thing about ST fanboys was that they distracted Commodore (a company not very bright to begin with) from the real enemy, the PC. Atari's design sucked from the get go and it was never going to lead anywhere. From the first day of launch the Amiga should have went after the PC market and left ST users behind to rot.
There is absolutely no basis for the idea that the "loudness war" has made a higher bit rate any more or less necessary than before. This is just talking out your ass for the sake of being angry.
Part of the reason why more people don't need more than 128k VBR is because the encoders in use today are a lot more efficient than 10 years ago.
She was a mother who also raised money for AIDS research. She actually nurtured life and tried to protect it, which is far beyond ANYTHING Stallman would do for anyone else, much less you.
Without Stallman, we would have compilers, operating systems, editors, etc, but it's quite likely we would not enjoy the freedoms we have with them today.
No. What you enjoy today is the "Freedom (tm)" that Stallman has defined for you. He changed the definition of what free software is to meet his world view. He starting this movement by lying to you and telling you that you are a prisoner in need of being freed. Much like Christianity, he saw fit to "save" computer users from what he viewed as evil: The death of his own culture.
Sorry, pal. Where you see a hero, others see a glorified zealot.
I wonder if RMS visits any websites at all besides fsf.org
I'm glad you asked. Let's get a direct quote from the man himself:
"For personal reasons, I do not browse the web from my computer."
At the risk of obvious ridicule he doesn't give the reasons behind this choice, but that's not really important here. Stallman is truly out of touch with the real needs of people who actually use computers on a daily basis. He is out of touch by his own choice. What really burns my taters is that so few properly chastise Stallman for this foolishness. Even worse, some actually defend it.
This is wrong. I have been using Chrome for the past 4 months. I disabled the service the first day it was installed and it remains disabled, even after updating to a newer version of Chrome. Nothing fancy is required.
the bank down the street has the pretty Windows ATMs and there is some guy out there working on the damned thing every time you turn around
Why? Are you trying to say that something about the Windows Operating system is causing this ATM to fail? I hope not, because it would be foolish to assume that without more data. A lot can go wrong with an ATM. From faulty hardware to sloppy programming.
It's far more likely that in this case the benefit comes from simplicity in the hardware and software design, not anything to do with OS/2. From your description, the whole design is much older. Whatever bugs that may be present in the software or the operating system don't interfere with the machines day to day operation, so from the standpoint of a casual observer, it's perfect.
Using this single (biased) example as an endorsement for using OS/2 isn't insightful, it's just stupid.
Yeah, screw regulations. Who cares about safety? So what if the wiring in electric blankets and space heaters isn't up to code. I'm not the one who's going to burn. They'll die, I'll live. Where's the problem? Assholes trying to stomp on your freedom. How dare they! Keep fighting the power, bro.
That's because it was patched quite awhile ago. I got a sneaking suspicion this guy has windows update completely disabled, and it still using XP with no service packs because he "can't trust" Microsoft updates.
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You're a bit out of focus here. It worked well on the Mac and the Amiga because the floppy drives themselves were different. The hardware was designed to signal the machine when a disk was inserted via a switch/sensor inside the drive that was depressed when the disk was inserted. Similar, but in a different location than the "write protect" and "high density" sensors. This method is simple and it works. The only real point of failure is the possibility of the switch going bad, but I can't say that I've ever seen that personally.
The method from Microsoft was a way to do the same thing in a way that wouldn't always work. Do you remember Floppy Drives? Remember how cheap and shitty they were? They were not very reliable to begin with, and it's likely that even if it worked before there might still be mysterious times when a disk was inserted and this method wouldn't work. Microsoft made a good choice here, but rather than acknowledge that you'll just bitch more and fish more crap from the excuse box.
A majority of Linux users are total fucking assholes. I'm not going to sugar coat it to keep my karma high. They believe they are superior because they believe they are using a superior OS. Every criticism will be drown in a sea of fallacies, lies, and ignorance. Because attacking Linux means you are attacking their choice. A choice they made in large part to be different.
Could the same be said about Windows or Mac users? Or perhaps people who prefer GM over Toyota? Yes, but it's not black and white. The percentage ratio of "normal people" to "real assholes" is way off balance with Linux. Something I believe was inherited by old Unix veterans themselves.
Does Linux need more critics? Not really. It's users just need to grow up so they will listen to the ones they have now. It won't happen.
The site is slow, but I found a copy here.
I'm going to make my own page based on this idea because there was no reason to put the stupid Linux and BSD logos on the page. That's just being a douche bag.
Not really that useful here in the states, but would this work in China? Are any of these current URLs normally blocked anyways?
If "Investigative Journalism" includes the same blog crap I've seen posted on Slashdot, we're in deep shit.
Because Microsoft's intent is to kill Linux with patents
Some people get alarmed because they enjoy drama. This isn't Star Wars come to life. There is no epic battle here against good vs evil. Microsoft was protecting it's interests through patents, as would any other company in existence that gives a damn about staying in business.
The main problem is the current monoculture in desktop operating systems.
That's a great argument, until you flip it over and look at the other side. Linux offers good security because it's more obscure. Then you get an instant backlash from the *nix croud.
If running memtest86 in Linux works correctly for days, this probably means one of three things:
First of all, you don't run Memtest86 under Windows, Linux, or any other operating system. Why? Because you can't test memory that is in use by any other program. This already tells us that you probably haven't used Memtest86 recently enough to remember you would run this from a bootable CD or Floppy. It's downhill from here.
A. Linux is detecting the bad part and is mapping out the RAM in question.
No. Linux doesn't do this. Can you imagine the extra overhead of double checking every single read and write to RAM? Jesus Christ.
B. The Linux VM system doesn't move things around RAM as much as Windows.
Nice, baseless troll argument.
C. Linux power management isn't as rough on the RAM or CPU as Windows.
Isn't as rough? Because half the time it doesn't work as intended? So now a negative becomes a plus? Give us a break.
Why are people still modding these comments as funny?
Linux Zealots are the ones doing the modding. To them, comments like these are not only funny, but provide a kind of sexual release somewhat similar to viewing a nude photo of Deanna Troi.
Oh, the ATARI ST fanboy springs back to life. Allow me to put you back in your place. The ST was pure shit. Compared to the Amiga, it was worse in every possible aspect from Graphics (less colors, resolution modes), Sound (No digital sound, synth only), GUI design (even worse than MAC), and performance (lacked true multitasking).
Don't even get me started on the software library. Look at Image FX and show me any program for the ST that did anything even close. Exactly. In terms of creativity, there was simply more software for the Amiga in every category. The worst thing about ST fanboys was that they distracted Commodore (a company not very bright to begin with) from the real enemy, the PC. Atari's design sucked from the get go and it was never going to lead anywhere. From the first day of launch the Amiga should have went after the PC market and left ST users behind to rot.
There is absolutely no basis for the idea that the "loudness war" has made a higher bit rate any more or less necessary than before. This is just talking out your ass for the sake of being angry.
Part of the reason why more people don't need more than 128k VBR is because the encoders in use today are a lot more efficient than 10 years ago.
You should try a console system. All of the games include a game disk, box, and an instruction book.
Export Jack Thompson? How about deport.
She was a mother who also raised money for AIDS research. She actually nurtured life and tried to protect it, which is far beyond ANYTHING Stallman would do for anyone else, much less you.
Without Stallman, we would have compilers, operating systems, editors, etc, but it's quite likely we would not enjoy the freedoms we have with them today.
No. What you enjoy today is the "Freedom (tm)" that Stallman has defined for you. He changed the definition of what free software is to meet his world view. He starting this movement by lying to you and telling you that you are a prisoner in need of being freed. Much like Christianity, he saw fit to "save" computer users from what he viewed as evil: The death of his own culture.
Sorry, pal. Where you see a hero, others see a glorified zealot.
I wonder if RMS visits any websites at all besides fsf.org
I'm glad you asked. Let's get a direct quote from the man himself:
"For personal reasons, I do not browse the web from my computer."
At the risk of obvious ridicule he doesn't give the reasons behind this choice, but that's not really important here. Stallman is truly out of touch with the real needs of people who actually use computers on a daily basis. He is out of touch by his own choice. What really burns my taters is that so few properly chastise Stallman for this foolishness. Even worse, some actually defend it.
educate the asshole media companies by calling them assholes.
I suppose you don't see the "pot and kettle" variety of irony in that method. But trust me, most people would see it.
I downloaded it at 11:35AM by going to the same address and removing "/beta/"
if its running it puts itself right back
This is wrong. I have been using Chrome for the past 4 months. I disabled the service the first day it was installed and it remains disabled, even after updating to a newer version of Chrome. Nothing fancy is required.
the bank down the street has the pretty Windows ATMs and there is some guy out there working on the damned thing every time you turn around
Why? Are you trying to say that something about the Windows Operating system is causing this ATM to fail? I hope not, because it would be foolish to assume that without more data. A lot can go wrong with an ATM. From faulty hardware to sloppy programming.
It's far more likely that in this case the benefit comes from simplicity in the hardware and software design, not anything to do with OS/2. From your description, the whole design is much older. Whatever bugs that may be present in the software or the operating system don't interfere with the machines day to day operation, so from the standpoint of a casual observer, it's perfect.
Using this single (biased) example as an endorsement for using OS/2 isn't insightful, it's just stupid.
He's talking about Photoshop CS3, not Counter Strike Source.
Yeah, screw regulations. Who cares about safety? So what if the wiring in electric blankets and space heaters isn't up to code. I'm not the one who's going to burn. They'll die, I'll live. Where's the problem? Assholes trying to stomp on your freedom. How dare they! Keep fighting the power, bro.
You should be OK. I'd wager you'd only be marked as a troll if you replaced "x86" with Unix. Though it would be an abuse of power in both cases.
That's because it was patched quite awhile ago. I got a sneaking suspicion this guy has windows update completely disabled, and it still using XP with no service packs because he "can't trust" Microsoft updates.
Internet Explorer still has the JPG exploit unresolved.
You would be right, except for this patch that was released in 2004 shows that you aren't.