I'm, personally, tired of the "Bash the other guy" ads. "I made Windoze 7 better" or "Get a Mac" crap, it doesn't matter. It's still crap, folks! I like living in a "Free Market Economy", but come on... Do we really want to see more of the same old crap? I'm a huge fan of the Miller High Life 1 second Super Bowl ad. (1 Second Ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYiGpVGTU2U) If only we could get those 1 Second ads from the rest of the world's advertisers...
Doh! What can you do? I guess I'll just have to wait until I kill this netbook thingy before I upgrade to the delectable do-hickey, with the whatchamacallit... Oh and the thingy-majig... Gotta go spend money... Need new netbook... Mmm.
Apple OS X & iPhone/iPod Touch use a FreeBSD base, mixed with proprietary code... But there is a slight difference, the BSD license basically says "Here. Take this. Just give credit to the guys who wrote this great piece of software and take it. Do with it what you will..." This method has worked very well for the BSD's thus far (using Apple --and Google-- as a funding contributor, et c.). It's a fairly new concept to the Linux community, though. Linux is generally seen, mainly because of its licensing (GPL1, 2, or 3), as more limited. This, too, is a miscalculation. The GPL variants out there, are really fairly liberal, if not communist. As long as Google allows the distribution of the source code for all the open source code used, there will not be a compliance issue. What's the harm in allowing Google to use the same structure as Apple, in regard to software, licensing, development, et c? Apple contributes to the community, in however limited ways, Google does the same, but in many other areas. How is this all so horrible? It's just business, isn't it, fellas?
--Stak
Manticore. Mmm. Manticore... Jessica Alba? I'll cast my vote for manticore any day of the week with Jessica Alba in there... [Dark Angel (Comic/Show) references? Yes, I went there... I'll do it again, too!]
Personally, though, I think 48 cores in one proc are enough to float my boat...
Then, too, so could Ms. Alba...
--Stak
We, as./ users, have the ability to disable advertising on./ forums, etc. Not that this is relevant, but the rest of the world (fark, anyone?) does have serious lag time. Be thankful, guys! Back to the subject matter, though. Is this a "new" revelation?
--Stak
Super cool! ^_^ If they made those for laptops, I'd be all over it. My wife likes to use her HP as a lap warmer, with a blanket... But there I go thinking again... --Stak
The wife & I just bought a house and I've been inundated by tons of crap from Verizon about everything from Cell plans to television access... Hurray! Propaganda! Why am I going to get television service from a horrible phone company? Side note: Much less, why would I want phone service from a Cable Co? --Stak
Not exactly true...
_sudo_ & _su_ use root's credentials by default (including env vars...) to run executables, scripts, etc.
Neither _su_ nor _sudo_ is exactly infallible, but it is easier to escalate permissions on a system using _sudo_, if only for the ability to use a boot disk and edit the _sudoers_ file, adding the "NOPASSWD: ALL" option to the user's primary group (or, possibly, username), thus giving the group or user the ability to run any command, minus prompting for a password... ("sudo su" or "sudo passwd root", anyone?)
Side note: Really, the easiest hack for gaining local Linux admin rights would have to be at the _grub_ boot loader prompt, editing the kernel string to add the "single" option. (especially Redhat based systems, btw...) One could just remount the / filesystem with write access and type "passwd root", changing the root password...
This is another useless fact for another time, however...
Regardless of whether you are a _su_ or _sudo_ user, beware (meaning: Yes, it is cool to be able to do anything on a system, but why bother risking system stability running everything as root?)
Boys and girls, just remember to use your elevated permissions sparingly, for safety's sake!
Alright, kidz, have phun!
--Stak
It really depends on the industry you're in, as to whether or not there should be daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually generated reports. Personally, I would speak with the boss, first (if this is the first time you are being asked to provide reports, etc). Find out what the boss wants and press on. Ask if he would like a graph (Well said, waduva...) or a detailed list (by user, etc...). If you are working for small-medium company, you will probably be asked for a graph, possibly for each network user, once a month. The larger the business you work for, the more detail will be required, generally. However, be warned whatever information you gather is owned by your employer and not for you to judge. I've seen network admins dumped after water cooler talk about some other user's network habits (surfing, etc...). Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. And, a final thought, Remember that most CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents of corporations will understand a good percentage of what you're talking about. Do not talk down to them, but just give them the basics. Nothing too specific, unless they ask for it.
Good luck and God speed, man! --Stak
Slackware 7.1 would probably support that old lappy... I used to swear by it back in the day. The only issue you may have is the NIC. Make sure, though, to put on some sort of lightweight WM, like blackbox or flvwm(95). KDE was the system default for the 7.x series, and was a bit of a hog, FYI.
(To this day, the closest to a heavyweight WM/DE I will use is xfce4...)
Good luck!
Also, let us all know what you end up putting on the old girl...
--Stak
Was there ever a doubt that Einstein still rules. Just look at Isaac Newton, that "gravity" of his was made a law. Hooray, Science! *Just stating the obvious* -Stak
Wow, just thinking of how quickly I could compile text-based monopoly or fortunes, from source, on Debian here... No, it may not be a true "Super Computer", but it'll sure play a mean console game, won't it?
I am not sure if someone already pointed this out, but the irony here is that most companies, governments, etc, have a hard time holding onto data. Normally, one does not read/hear about a company/government that cannot "delete" data... Good times! --StakOvahflow
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I'm, personally, tired of the "Bash the other guy" ads.
"I made Windoze 7 better" or "Get a Mac" crap, it doesn't matter.
It's still crap, folks!
I like living in a "Free Market Economy", but come on...
Do we really want to see more of the same old crap?
I'm a huge fan of the Miller High Life 1 second Super Bowl ad.
(1 Second Ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYiGpVGTU2U)
If only we could get those 1 Second ads from the rest of the world's advertisers...
But I digress...
Such is Life...
--Stak
http://www.osnews.com/story/22666/_Google_Chrome_OS_Netbook_strike_Bogus_strike_Specs_Leaked_ * Just thought I'd help with the OSNews article link as I was unable to go to the slashdot.org link you provided... * --Stak
Figures... Gotta love consumerism, eh? LOL!
Doh! What can you do? I guess I'll just have to wait until I kill this netbook thingy before I upgrade to the delectable do-hickey, with the whatchamacallit... Oh and the thingy-majig... Gotta go spend money... Need new netbook... Mmm.
Apple OS X & iPhone/iPod Touch use a FreeBSD base, mixed with proprietary code... But there is a slight difference, the BSD license basically says "Here. Take this. Just give credit to the guys who wrote this great piece of software and take it. Do with it what you will..." This method has worked very well for the BSD's thus far (using Apple --and Google-- as a funding contributor, et c.). It's a fairly new concept to the Linux community, though. Linux is generally seen, mainly because of its licensing (GPL1, 2, or 3), as more limited. This, too, is a miscalculation. The GPL variants out there, are really fairly liberal, if not communist. As long as Google allows the distribution of the source code for all the open source code used, there will not be a compliance issue. What's the harm in allowing Google to use the same structure as Apple, in regard to software, licensing, development, et c? Apple contributes to the community, in however limited ways, Google does the same, but in many other areas. How is this all so horrible? It's just business, isn't it, fellas? --Stak
Cracked account invalid? Dang it! --Stak
Manticore. Mmm. Manticore... Jessica Alba? I'll cast my vote for manticore any day of the week with Jessica Alba in there... [Dark Angel (Comic/Show) references? Yes, I went there... I'll do it again, too!] Personally, though, I think 48 cores in one proc are enough to float my boat... Then, too, so could Ms. Alba... --Stak
Correction: -user + use
Now, how do I justify my wife's having to user Ubuntu on her new notebook? Thanks, Prevx! You guys are awesome! --Stak
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/scientolulz (there's my two cents... I'm out. :)
We, as ./ users, have the ability to disable advertising on ./ forums, etc. Not that this is relevant, but the rest of the world (fark, anyone?) does have serious lag time. Be thankful, guys! Back to the subject matter, though. Is this a "new" revelation?
--Stak
Super cool! ^_^ If they made those for laptops, I'd be all over it. My wife likes to use her HP as a lap warmer, with a blanket... But there I go thinking again... --Stak
The wife & I just bought a house and I've been inundated by tons of crap from Verizon about everything from Cell plans to television access... Hurray! Propaganda! Why am I going to get television service from a horrible phone company? Side note: Much less, why would I want phone service from a Cable Co? --Stak
--Stak
Not exactly true... _sudo_ & _su_ use root's credentials by default (including env vars...) to run executables, scripts, etc. Neither _su_ nor _sudo_ is exactly infallible, but it is easier to escalate permissions on a system using _sudo_, if only for the ability to use a boot disk and edit the _sudoers_ file, adding the "NOPASSWD: ALL" option to the user's primary group (or, possibly, username), thus giving the group or user the ability to run any command, minus prompting for a password... ("sudo su" or "sudo passwd root", anyone?) Side note: Really, the easiest hack for gaining local Linux admin rights would have to be at the _grub_ boot loader prompt, editing the kernel string to add the "single" option. (especially Redhat based systems, btw...) One could just remount the / filesystem with write access and type "passwd root", changing the root password... This is another useless fact for another time, however... Regardless of whether you are a _su_ or _sudo_ user, beware (meaning: Yes, it is cool to be able to do anything on a system, but why bother risking system stability running everything as root?) Boys and girls, just remember to use your elevated permissions sparingly, for safety's sake! Alright, kidz, have phun! --Stak
http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/06/07/1619231/Unix-Turns-40?from=rss
without "sudo". My thanks to Micro$oft for inventing that great program! --Stak
It really depends on the industry you're in, as to whether or not there should be daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually generated reports. Personally, I would speak with the boss, first (if this is the first time you are being asked to provide reports, etc). Find out what the boss wants and press on. Ask if he would like a graph (Well said, waduva...) or a detailed list (by user, etc...). If you are working for small-medium company, you will probably be asked for a graph, possibly for each network user, once a month. The larger the business you work for, the more detail will be required, generally. However, be warned whatever information you gather is owned by your employer and not for you to judge. I've seen network admins dumped after water cooler talk about some other user's network habits (surfing, etc...). Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. And, a final thought, Remember that most CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents of corporations will understand a good percentage of what you're talking about. Do not talk down to them, but just give them the basics. Nothing too specific, unless they ask for it. Good luck and God speed, man! --Stak
Slackware 7.1 would probably support that old lappy... I used to swear by it back in the day. The only issue you may have is the NIC. Make sure, though, to put on some sort of lightweight WM, like blackbox or flvwm(95). KDE was the system default for the 7.x series, and was a bit of a hog, FYI. (To this day, the closest to a heavyweight WM/DE I will use is xfce4...) Good luck! Also, let us all know what you end up putting on the old girl... --Stak
Whew! I almost thought my home planet would soon be discovered! Silly humans...
Was there ever a doubt that Einstein still rules. Just look at Isaac Newton, that "gravity" of his was made a law. Hooray, Science! *Just stating the obvious* -Stak
Wow, just thinking of how quickly I could compile text-based monopoly or fortunes, from source, on Debian here... No, it may not be a true "Super Computer", but it'll sure play a mean console game, won't it?
I am not sure if someone already pointed this out, but the irony here is that most companies, governments, etc, have a hard time holding onto data. Normally, one does not read/hear about a company/government that cannot "delete" data... Good times! --StakOvahflow
Seriously, how is this a new thing?
I am so going to work for Y! But Google lets you bring your dog to work... Darn those decisions...