Comparable (storage, RAM, etc.) the Apple was close to $200 more than the Dell I had. Regardless, at the time of purchase, I HAD to run XP Professional (for a customer project)... So honestly I didn't have the choice of Apple or Dell, but the financial difference WAS there.
And yes I manage my schedule enough to have 2 hours free to setup my laptop. And unless you have some special deal with Apple where they setup your workstation/portable to your likings (document migration from previous workstation, customization of interface, application installation, etc.), you would have also had to done the same thing.
Other than the laptop which came with XP Professional, I only use Ubuntu... Which is quite a bit cheaper than a copy for 8 machines running OS X I'm sure and once you're used to setting it up, it becomes very easy to setup/manage (which I'm sure OS X is also.. although I haven't used it since I had a G4 Cube).
As far as what work I end up doing, I'm in the same boat. Remote into something with SSH and using the "unix tools" to get stuff done. However, I've accomplished this with a 5.10 version of Ubuntu.
Yes it did take a few hours to get it perfect (followed the ubuntu forums/guide for basic stuff) but I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 running perfectly. Every piece of hardware I have works. Even the blue function keys, the multimedia controls on the front of the laptop, the 1920x1200 resolution, the graphics acceleration, the wifi, usb jumpdrive, usb mouse, usb bluetooth, pda sync, etc. etc. etc.
I love the Apple hardware and software but I cannot justify their markup on the hardware and now I have my free operating system (for life basically) which does all I need to. I have to say it, but I think linux/debian/ubuntu/suse/fedora are taking away from possible Apple converts.
Next thing you know, some county somewhere is going to charge Amtrak for driving through without paying.
How about this... We give anyone who wants to be an upstart the same access to putting fiber in the ground as SBC and see if they like that.
rant: Eliminating any monopoly in the United States of America has been impossible for some time now (see: campaign contributions). Personally, I think the telecommunications industry is one of the first that needs to be seized and freed back up.
1. Of, relating to, or arising from intuition.
2. Known or perceived through intuition. See Synonyms at instinctive.
3. Possessing or demonstrating intuition.
People aren't stupid and people who use computers learn new things all the time.
Regardless if people are stupid or not, if the interface is consistentlyintuitive, they will be able to use it. Take a moment and think about those keywords: consistently - intuitive - interface.
Obviously there are points where explanation is needed, documentation in the form of training or a well written manual can fill the gap. Linux is there (my experiences are with Gnome.. not so much KDE) but lacks a greedy corporation pushing millions into advertising into the DESKTOP Linux market.
Or it could be arp flooding, or it could be a virus, or it could be a greedy student downloading music, or it could be too much bittorrent traffic, or it could be a million other things.
Troubleshooting these things for a living, trust me, nothing is certain until you've figured out what it is.
To the poster:
Use ethereal and watch where the traffic is coming from. Use management built into your switches to watch for ports going down when there are outtages. Use traceroutes to find a dead hop (if you're on different subnets). Think about the path it takes (logically and physically). Get into all your routers and ping or telnet to the other routers ensuring that they don't have a screwed up route, subnet mask, or cabling issue. Try changing switch ports for key cables.
You will most likely need more than 1 body to do all of this efficiently. Good luck!
And that is why I do not regret the purchase of ISBN : 0520219783
This is exactly the kind of random bullshit that I'm going to hear someone quote as the god's truth as the easiest way to bring Manhattan's cell phone services to a hault.
I agree that some tactics of the proprietary software industry are less than desirable, but how many of us would be able to earn a living without them?
If the business model is wrong, don't force it down the customers throat. Your question sounds like something out of the RIAA handbook.
Seriously would it hurt anyone's feelings if the duplicate stories were just pulled off/. ?
It not only makes/. look bad, but it is a known problem with an easy fix.
Anywho...
Cliff notes of last story: IE's exploits would be someone taking over your computer remotely Firefox's exploits would be malicious popups/crashing (of browser only)
So the "severity" thing doesn't really matter here.
"The Internet is not your personal stump to beat up people."
Actually, that's one of the greatest strengths of the internet. True freedom of speech.
That's the way it was. Unfortunately with the profitability of the Internet as a whole, the U.S. government wants to "own" it and therefore make it follow it's rules... Sadly I don't seeing anyone fighting it.
they're complaining right now that they can't buy it for pc and apple hasn't done anything. what makes you think they would listen to price whiners when their hand is forced to sell it?
People obviously like it since they're already hacking it just to use it. I would gladly pay $130 and set it up on my PC and have only a community for support. I've done it with Linux before.
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Comparable (storage, RAM, etc.) the Apple was close to $200 more than the Dell I had. Regardless, at the time of purchase, I HAD to run XP Professional (for a customer project)... So honestly I didn't have the choice of Apple or Dell, but the financial difference WAS there.
And yes I manage my schedule enough to have 2 hours free to setup my laptop. And unless you have some special deal with Apple where they setup your workstation/portable to your likings (document migration from previous workstation, customization of interface, application installation, etc.), you would have also had to done the same thing.
Other than the laptop which came with XP Professional, I only use Ubuntu... Which is quite a bit cheaper than a copy for 8 machines running OS X I'm sure and once you're used to setting it up, it becomes very easy to setup/manage (which I'm sure OS X is also.. although I haven't used it since I had a G4 Cube).
As far as what work I end up doing, I'm in the same boat. Remote into something with SSH and using the "unix tools" to get stuff done. However, I've accomplished this with a 5.10 version of Ubuntu.
Yes it did take a few hours to get it perfect (followed the ubuntu forums/guide for basic stuff) but I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 running perfectly. Every piece of hardware I have works. Even the blue function keys, the multimedia controls on the front of the laptop, the 1920x1200 resolution, the graphics acceleration, the wifi, usb jumpdrive, usb mouse, usb bluetooth, pda sync, etc. etc. etc.
I love the Apple hardware and software but I cannot justify their markup on the hardware and now I have my free operating system (for life basically) which does all I need to. I have to say it, but I think linux/debian/ubuntu/suse/fedora are taking away from possible Apple converts.
You'll see signs. Aeronautical swine are probably the most visible.
Exactly.
Next thing you know, some county somewhere is going to charge Amtrak for driving through without paying.
How about this... We give anyone who wants to be an upstart the same access to putting fiber in the ground as SBC and see if they like that.
rant: Eliminating any monopoly in the United States of America has been impossible for some time now (see: campaign contributions). Personally, I think the telecommunications industry is one of the first that needs to be seized and freed back up.
1. Of, relating to, or arising from intuition.
2. Known or perceived through intuition. See Synonyms at instinctive.
3. Possessing or demonstrating intuition.
People aren't stupid and people who use computers learn new things all the time.
Regardless if people are stupid or not, if the interface is consistently intuitive, they will be able to use it. Take a moment and think about those keywords: consistently - intuitive - interface.
Obviously there are points where explanation is needed, documentation in the form of training or a well written manual can fill the gap. Linux is there (my experiences are with Gnome.. not so much KDE) but lacks a greedy corporation pushing millions into advertising into the DESKTOP Linux market.
To the parent:
Or it could be arp flooding, or it could be a virus, or it could be a greedy student downloading music, or it could be too much bittorrent traffic, or it could be a million other things.
Troubleshooting these things for a living, trust me, nothing is certain until you've figured out what it is.
To the poster:
Use ethereal and watch where the traffic is coming from. Use management built into your switches to watch for ports going down when there are outtages. Use traceroutes to find a dead hop (if you're on different subnets). Think about the path it takes (logically and physically). Get into all your routers and ping or telnet to the other routers ensuring that they don't have a screwed up route, subnet mask, or cabling issue. Try changing switch ports for key cables.
You will most likely need more than 1 body to do all of this efficiently. Good luck!
How much would you sacrifice to get experience, build your reputation, and have Google on your resume?
He did leave his house at least to purchase the DVD's. He took pictures of the DVD's and their covers. I guess I don't have to say RTFA? ;)
Well the obvious answer would be not to use it... but if you're that paranoid and were smart about it you wouldn't be using ANY wireless.
Why not have a per user clock that has nothing to do with the hardware clock or the system clock?
Tell the person to choose a time zone and NTP does the rest. You could have this for every user on the system if you want.
Either way, a DESKTOP/WORKSTATION situation has issues such as this which normally you can change (see: all other operating systems)
And that is why I do not regret the purchase of ISBN : 0520219783
This is exactly the kind of random bullshit that I'm going to hear someone quote as the god's truth as the easiest way to bring Manhattan's cell phone services to a hault.
I agree that some tactics of the proprietary software industry are less than desirable, but how many of us would be able to earn a living without them?
If the business model is wrong, don't force it down the customers throat. Your question sounds like something out of the RIAA handbook.
Seriously would it hurt anyone's feelings if the duplicate stories were just pulled off /. ?
/. look bad, but it is a known problem with an easy fix.
It not only makes
Anywho...
Cliff notes of last story:
IE's exploits would be someone taking over your computer remotely
Firefox's exploits would be malicious popups/crashing (of browser only)
So the "severity" thing doesn't really matter here.
"NO MORE KEYBOARDS!" -PHB
wait 3 days for the dupe article, then argue your case ;)
but seriously, how many other products have shipped with virii? i can think of 0 for linux/bsd/etc. but i can also think of 0 for windows also.
"The Internet is not your personal stump to beat up people."
Actually, that's one of the greatest strengths of the internet. True freedom of speech.
That's the way it was. Unfortunately with the profitability of the Internet as a whole, the U.S. government wants to "own" it and therefore make it follow it's rules... Sadly I don't seeing anyone fighting it.
they're complaining right now that they can't buy it for pc and apple hasn't done anything. what makes you think they would listen to price whiners when their hand is forced to sell it?
People obviously like it since they're already hacking it just to use it. I would gladly pay $130 and set it up on my PC and have only a community for support. I've done it with Linux before.
The versions people are getting running are fully functional and faster than some G5 machines.
What purpose would it serve to put their product in the $20 and under bin and show that it really does suck (since most people "hate apple").
Why not sell the full version for full price and don't do any tech support for the people installing it on their white box machines?
They make money, don't spend money on support, their product gets a larger userbase, and they finally get the attention THEY DESERVE.
and we know NOBODY is doing that these days....
Who says you're pirating it if you run it on your PC?
;-)
Personally if I find out this is a solid platform on white boxes, I'm going to purchase a copy for my home PC and possibly my office laptop.
It's not stealing if you use it for something besides what they intended.
That's like saying a Neon can't legally be a monster truck. Give me a welder and some beer and we'll see about that
You now have it in ink.... ...that you are a big dork! HA!!!
damn I want one.
no that honestly sounds like you watch too much law and order.
removing the hard drives does, in some sort, shut them down.
Currently, I am using a mixture of cron, remind, and mail.
;-)
remind -- you'll regret you don't thave a life complicated enough to take full advantage of it
I'm pretty sure he's already aware of the existense of remind.
You could hope so, but...
problem #1
Jurisdiction and the source of most Spam.
problem #2
Hypocrisy and the I-CAN-SPAM situation.