I do not understand how people can consider him a journalist. A journalist is (mostly) unbiased. I do not see him releasing any leaked Russian documents. Or Cuban. Or Venezuelan. Or... Or...
He's obviously locked in on the US. How is that journalism? The guy has an axe to grind. Or are we saying the Russians have no secrets?
Girls are girls first, and geeks second. I would say that even the geekiest girls have dreamed of traditional weddings, and would much rather have tradition over trends and geekiness.
Just my $0.02. Do come back and tell us how it went.
I'm a developer, not a system administrator. To me they are all Linux, and my applications are expected to run on all major distros.
I am not going to install every single freakin' distro out there to check for compatibility. However so far I've been able to keep it in check.
And, I use debian at home, and SUSE at work. I have servers running redhat. They are just linux with various bells and whistles added or misising.
And I'm not talking about YAST or user-land programs. I want support with kernel-mode drivers, kernel-level applications, etc. If RH is running kernel 2.6.x but the latest kernel is 2.6.y, they won't support me on that kernel.
I am not going to reply to this thread anymore, I get your point. However I still believe it makes no sense. Again, I want LINUX supported, not RED HAT linux. I don't develop applications for RED HAT LINUX, I develop applications for LINUX. Apart from various packaing issues, I don't care about RH.
Yes, there are a few companies out there that provide linux support. That's a different story. But the market to support LINUX as a viable operating system alternative is not there yet.
"This makes no sense whatsoever. Will whatever they tell you about Server 2003 Enterprise work in Win CE?"
No, but since I have an IQ a little higher than a paperweight, when I call MSDN support I can tell them I need help with Win CE or Win32.
And your argument makes no sense anyway. It would be more like "will whatever they tell you about XP Home Edition work in XP Pro Edition?" You see, I hate to point out the obvious, but Debian and Redhat are both LINUX. Windows CE is not the same kernel as Win 32. I don't expect whoever provides me Linux support to support Freebsd, although to most people they look pretty darn similar.
Ever tried to get an uncommon bug fixed in the OSS world, or explanation on how something works? Unless you get lucky and meet someone who a) happens to know what they are talking about, b) happens to have the time, and c) happens to be in a good mood, you are out of luck.
Yes, MS support is expensive, but I know that if I call them, they will MAKE someone work with me, even if I have to end up on 3rd level developer support. With Linux, no such luck. I'm at the mercy of the wind. Yes, I can buy support from Red Hat, but can they guarantee that whatever they tell me will also work on Debian? I just want support for Linux, not for Red Hat Linux.
MS support is HASSLE FREE because you are not reduced to begging someone for help. If you got the money, you get the support, and it's pretty damn quick (once you navigate their phone system and they manage to understand what you are asking.) I am talking from my experience the past 1.5 years of writing the same application under three OSs: Win32, Win CE, and Linux.
What kind of freaky router are you used to, that doesn't drop packets with no destination? You didn't state any reason in your post for switching to an OS-based firewall, that the cheapest router doesn't already provide.
All NAT routers I've seen need to be specifically set up to forward traffic, unless you set up your computer in a DMZ. If you don't set them up that way, packets will simply be dropped.
There are other reasons to use a linux firewall, but not the ones you stated. Add to that that you'd require more space, more power, higher cost, and put out more heat.
How the heck is Linux patched faster than windows, considering that most of the time you have to _compile_ the patch, or use a different process on each distro? We are not even going to talk about kernel patches, unless you go with the standard kernel that your distro provides and you download a precompiled update. But, my success rate with suse's precompiled updates has been low, I've ended up with an unbootable system three times after letting yast update my kernel.
Does the lack of response to this article means that we are all sick of "Linux R00lz!" propaganda?
Please. a Commodore 64 is much more secure than Linux. Try breaking into it from the internet.
I'll put a properly configured Windows 20003 server againt a properly configured Linux server. Neither will win. On the other hand, a Windows 2003 server with a good admin, will be significantly more secure than a linux one with a bad admin.
Struck a cord with the common man? Come on, Howard Dean was a joke, and it shows there is a leadership problem at the top of the Dem party.
If this is the best they can do, I'm sorry for them. They need someone who can distance himself from the mudslinging and negative image the democrat party got during the last election. Put some class back in the Democrat party. Select someone with class and integrity, even if his name is not as well known as Dean.
Like it or not, the last election was more of an indictment of the demorats than a victory for the republicans.
Quick name some technologies that are making money for Google.
1. Search engine 2. ??? 3. ???
(Don't get me wrong, I love google groups, but I still type www.deja.com because I remember where it came from.)
Google has not blown my socks off with anything lately. Many of their search inovations were available already in other search engines (altavista, etc).. They just packaged them nicely with a good base product.
$500 will help a lot more than sitting around whining on slashdot about something you don't agree with. What are you doing to help?
Go help. Go volunteer, go write a check, go do something with your life. Putting down people who are trying to help, helps nobody.
It may be "man against god" but unlike many other genocides going on in the world, this one is not due to politics or religion. There is no bad guy and no good guy.
I would suggest that people split their donations among two or more charities. That way, it is less likely that their money will be stuck due to logistics.
Personally, I usually go with Red Cross & Catholic Relief Services.. And please, no argument about donating to a religious charity, it's my choice.
In the back of my mind there is always the fear that some self-righteous warlord will object to US charities helping those he considers his people, so I sometimes lean to charities not directly associated with the US.
There is too much politics in the world... witness the "US is stingy, not giving enough" followed by the "US is giving too much, they want to buy friends in the area" soap operas. No matter what you do, you can never win with some idiots. I understand that people are frustrated, but some people should just shut the f*ck up and tend to the tragedy instead of playing politics!
And what the hell is with Kofi Annan and all these idiots (yes, US too) who must "tour" the devastated areas. What the hell can they contribute?
It makes me sick... Middle-eastern countries, rich in oil, are contributing crap, and they are supposed to look out for their "muslim brothers". Saudi Arabia, $30 mil? The royal family has this much change in their couch cushions!
"In her January 1 op-ed in Jordan's Addustour, Ayida al-Najjar wonders whether the tsunami left an opening for America to "wash its face and appear cleaner, more sincere, and beautiful" to the Islamic world. The U.S. may see its aid to the Indian Ocean nations as a remedy for the political ruptures its foreign policies have created in the Islamic world"
"Tapping into some of the wild rumors that are circulating around the Internet, in English and Arabic, Mahmud al-Busayfi wondered in Libya's al-Jamahiria on January 4 whether the tsunami was "a reactionary result of the terrible American bombing in Afghanistan and Iraq?" "
http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/review/article_ fu ll_story.asp?service_ID=6486
Yes, whining about Bush taking 3 days to work the logistics, but not a word about Mr. Annan continuing his vacation for three days after the tsunami hit..
Problem #1: My computer is in my study. An IR remote control would not reach it. I'd need an IR extender (ugly) or a UHF remote. Know of any UHF remotes for the PC? And NO, I am not setting up a PC on top of my TV!
Problem #2: I'd need to run coax or some other type of cabling between my study and my TV. Add a few bucks (to hire a professional or for the beer to pay for the frustration of running the cabling through the wall, including two firewalls...)
Problem #3.. Where do you get your schedule feed? I'm sure there is a way to get a free feed, I'm asking this in earnest, cuz I'm curious...
Problem #4.. Many people cannot hook their TiVOs to broadband connection either due to wiring issues or because they don't have broadband or even an ISP. Can the PC update over the phone without an ISP? What number do you call?
And your price is $153... you can get a TiVO for $99. And you are saved the headache of your schedule feed being cut off, etc. You get your updates automagically... and it's as much hands off as possible.
All this said, TiVO service at $12/mo is EXTREMLY EXPENSIVE for what it does - basically a glorified TV Guide. They absolutely need to lower their monthly rate to $5 or less, or they will lose customers. They cannot justify what they are charging.
This is why I went with the DVR provided by my dish company (Dish Network)... they charge about $5/mo or so.. But lo' and behold, I absolutely hate their DVR and I'm either calling them to take their DVR, shove it up their uplink, and credit me an additional $7/mo so I can re-enable my tiVo feed, or i'm switching to DTV which has a Tivo-based DVR.
I think this is spam aimed at elderly, and it will only increase as the society as a whole ages, and a lot of older people with little net savy join come online. Easy prey
One day we will look fondly back to the days of porn and cable descrambler spam, while clearing our mailboxes of offers for disposable adult diapers shipped discreetly from China and denture cleaning solutions smuggled from Mexico.
>>> From my experience, women seem to be smart enough not to buy things from spam
Most men are smart enough not to buy things from spam either. In fact, i don't know anyone who does.
Many infomercials on TV are aimed at women. And there are whole networks built around selling products to women (QVC/HSN/etc..) I consider infomercials/home shopping channels/etc spam, just on a different media.
These are enterprise PCs, not personal PCs. Yes, you can get it for cheaper, but I'd like to see you go to Fry's and try to drag out 5000 units.
Enterprise PCs are not intended for flash graphics, etc. They are intended for easy management, and stability. The company that sells an enterprise computer is required to maintain the _original_ image for a number of years. Therefore, if someone bought 5000 computers from HP with Windows 94 5 years ago, they can still get the same exact image restored, since HP archives it. This is a big plus for enterprise people. Consistency of image is key.
Granted, there is not much you can do to screw up a FreeDOS image, but then there is the warm feeling of having to someone to yell at if you are having problems with your $2 Mil Desktop purchase.
Careful, Cisco certification involves simulations these days. A little hands on helps a lot, either on the device under test or a simulator.
I don't mean to claim CCNA and related are that hard, but when I took it I had a butt-slow simulator who ate up time while I was waiting for it to catch up with my typing! It really helps not to be fumbling for commands during the test.
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I do not understand how people can consider him a journalist. A journalist is (mostly) unbiased. I do not see him releasing any leaked Russian documents. Or Cuban. Or Venezuelan. Or... Or...
He's obviously locked in on the US. How is that journalism? The guy has an axe to grind. Or are we saying the Russians have no secrets?
Girls are girls first, and geeks second. I would say that even the geekiest girls have dreamed of traditional weddings, and would much rather have tradition over trends and geekiness.
Just my $0.02. Do come back and tell us how it went.
I'm a developer, not a system administrator. To me they are all Linux, and my applications are expected to run on all major distros.
I am not going to install every single freakin' distro out there to check for compatibility. However so far I've been able to keep it in check.
And, I use debian at home, and SUSE at work. I have servers running redhat. They are just linux with various bells and whistles added or misising.
And I'm not talking about YAST or user-land programs. I want support with kernel-mode drivers, kernel-level applications, etc. If RH is running kernel 2.6.x but the latest kernel is 2.6.y, they won't support me on that kernel.
I am not going to reply to this thread anymore, I get your point. However I still believe it makes no sense. Again, I want LINUX supported, not RED HAT linux. I don't develop applications for RED HAT LINUX, I develop applications for LINUX. Apart from various packaing issues, I don't care about RH.
Yes, there are a few companies out there that provide linux support. That's a different story. But the market to support LINUX as a viable operating system alternative is not there yet.
"This makes no sense whatsoever. Will whatever they tell you about Server 2003 Enterprise work in Win CE?"
No, but since I have an IQ a little higher than a paperweight, when I call MSDN support I can tell them I need help with Win CE or Win32.
And your argument makes no sense anyway. It would be more like "will whatever they tell you about XP Home Edition work in XP Pro Edition?" You see, I hate to point out the obvious, but Debian and Redhat are both LINUX. Windows CE is not the same kernel as Win 32. I don't expect whoever provides me Linux support to support Freebsd, although to most people they look pretty darn similar.
Ever tried to get an uncommon bug fixed in the OSS world, or explanation on how something works? Unless you get lucky and meet someone who a) happens to know what they are talking about, b) happens to have the time, and c) happens to be in a good mood, you are out of luck.
Yes, MS support is expensive, but I know that if I call them, they will MAKE someone work with me, even if I have to end up on 3rd level developer support. With Linux, no such luck. I'm at the mercy of the wind. Yes, I can buy support from Red Hat, but can they guarantee that whatever they tell me will also work on Debian? I just want support for Linux, not for Red Hat Linux.
MS support is HASSLE FREE because you are not reduced to begging someone for help. If you got the money, you get the support, and it's pretty damn quick (once you navigate their phone system and they manage to understand what you are asking.) I am talking from my experience the past 1.5 years of writing the same application under three OSs: Win32, Win CE, and Linux.
Does anyone know when the XBox 360 launches???
Pretty smart. They probably just wrapped IE in a Mozilla plugin. ;)
What kind of freaky router are you used to, that doesn't drop packets with no destination? You didn't state any reason in your post for switching to an OS-based firewall, that the cheapest router doesn't already provide.
All NAT routers I've seen need to be specifically set up to forward traffic, unless you set up your computer in a DMZ. If you don't set them up that way, packets will simply be dropped.
There are other reasons to use a linux firewall, but not the ones you stated. Add to that that you'd require more space, more power, higher cost, and put out more heat.
How the heck is Linux patched faster than windows, considering that most of the time you have to _compile_ the patch, or use a different process on each distro? We are not even going to talk about kernel patches, unless you go with the standard kernel that your distro provides and you download a precompiled update. But, my success rate with suse's precompiled updates has been low, I've ended up with an unbootable system three times after letting yast update my kernel.
Does the lack of response to this article means that we are all sick of "Linux R00lz!" propaganda?
Please. a Commodore 64 is much more secure than Linux. Try breaking into it from the internet.
I'll put a properly configured Windows 20003 server againt a properly configured Linux server. Neither will win. On the other hand, a Windows 2003 server with a good admin, will be significantly more secure than a linux one with a bad admin.
Struck a cord with the common man? Come on, Howard Dean was a joke, and it shows there is a leadership problem at the top of the Dem party.
If this is the best they can do, I'm sorry for them. They need someone who can distance himself from the mudslinging and negative image the democrat party got during the last election. Put some class back in the Democrat party. Select someone with class and integrity, even if his name is not as well known as Dean.
Like it or not, the last election was more of an indictment of the demorats than a victory for the republicans.
Umm... that's because of the search engine. Would anyone buy the ads if they were not connected to the engine?
Quick name some technologies that are making money for Google.
1. Search engine
2. ???
3. ???
(Don't get me wrong, I love google groups, but I still type www.deja.com because I remember where it came from.)
Google has not blown my socks off with anything lately. Many of their search inovations were available already in other search engines (altavista, etc).. They just packaged them nicely with a good base product.
$500 will help a lot more than sitting around whining on slashdot about something you don't agree with. What are you doing to help?
Go help. Go volunteer, go write a check, go do something with your life. Putting down people who are trying to help, helps nobody.
It may be "man against god" but unlike many other genocides going on in the world, this one is not due to politics or religion. There is no bad guy and no good guy.
I would suggest that people split their donations among two or more charities. That way, it is less likely that their money will be stuck due to logistics.
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Personally, I usually go with Red Cross & Catholic Relief Services.. And please, no argument about donating to a religious charity, it's my choice.
In the back of my mind there is always the fear that some self-righteous warlord will object to US charities helping those he considers his people, so I sometimes lean to charities not directly associated with the US.
There is too much politics in the world... witness the "US is stingy, not giving enough" followed by the "US is giving too much, they want to buy friends in the area" soap operas. No matter what you do, you can never win with some idiots. I understand that people are frustrated, but some people should just shut the f*ck up and tend to the tragedy instead of playing politics!
And what the hell is with Kofi Annan and all these idiots (yes, US too) who must "tour" the devastated areas. What the hell can they contribute?
It makes me sick... Middle-eastern countries, rich in oil, are contributing crap, and they are supposed to look out for their "muslim brothers". Saudi Arabia, $30 mil? The royal family has this much change in their couch cushions!
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/159/story_15913_
Quotes:
"In her January 1 op-ed in Jordan's Addustour, Ayida al-Najjar wonders whether the tsunami left an opening for America to "wash its face and appear cleaner, more sincere, and beautiful" to the Islamic world. The U.S. may see its aid to the Indian Ocean nations as a remedy for the political ruptures its foreign policies have created in the Islamic world"
"Tapping into some of the wild rumors that are circulating around the Internet, in English and Arabic, Mahmud al-Busayfi wondered in Libya's al-Jamahiria on January 4 whether the tsunami was "a reactionary result of the terrible American bombing in Afghanistan and Iraq?" "
http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/review/article
Yes, whining about Bush taking 3 days to work the logistics, but not a word about Mr. Annan continuing his vacation for three days after the tsunami hit..
>> TinyP2P is done by an external library
:(
Yep.. here's my own implementation of Microsoft Word in one line... In C! Unfortunately it doesn't work on Linux.
main() { system("msword.exe"); }
Problem #1: My computer is in my study. An IR remote control would not reach it. I'd need an IR extender (ugly) or a UHF remote. Know of any UHF remotes for the PC? And NO, I am not setting up a PC on top of my TV!
Problem #2: I'd need to run coax or some other type of cabling between my study and my TV. Add a few bucks (to hire a professional or for the beer to pay for the frustration of running the cabling through the wall, including two firewalls...)
Problem #3.. Where do you get your schedule feed? I'm sure there is a way to get a free feed, I'm asking this in earnest, cuz I'm curious...
Problem #4.. Many people cannot hook their TiVOs to broadband connection either due to wiring issues or because they don't have broadband or even an ISP. Can the PC update over the phone without an ISP? What number do you call?
And your price is $153... you can get a TiVO for $99. And you are saved the headache of your schedule feed being cut off, etc. You get your updates automagically... and it's as much hands off as possible.
All this said, TiVO service at $12/mo is EXTREMLY EXPENSIVE for what it does - basically a glorified TV Guide. They absolutely need to lower their monthly rate to $5 or less, or they will lose customers. They cannot justify what they are charging.
This is why I went with the DVR provided by my dish company (Dish Network)... they charge about $5/mo or so.. But lo' and behold, I absolutely hate their DVR and I'm either calling them to take their DVR, shove it up their uplink, and credit me an additional $7/mo so I can re-enable my tiVo feed, or i'm switching to DTV which has a Tivo-based DVR.
http://www.dailyrecord.com/news/articles/news2-las er.htm
Apparently it was a "laser pointer" the guy bought off of the internet? Personally, I have not seen any green laser pointers...
I think this is spam aimed at elderly, and it will only increase as the society as a whole ages, and a lot of older people with little net savy join come online. Easy prey
One day we will look fondly back to the days of porn and cable descrambler spam, while clearing our mailboxes of offers for disposable adult diapers shipped discreetly from China and denture cleaning solutions smuggled from Mexico.
>>> From my experience, women seem to be smart enough not to buy things from spam
Most men are smart enough not to buy things from spam either. In fact, i don't know anyone who does.
Many infomercials on TV are aimed at women. And there are whole networks built around selling products to women (QVC/HSN/etc..) I consider infomercials/home shopping channels/etc spam, just on a different media.
Can someone who is more familiar with lasers and the associated physics explain why green? What type of laser would this indicate?
It is pretty hard if you want to be ISO compliant and store it for seven years or whatever the length is these days.
It's not just the OS. You would also want the exact BIOS and associated drivers that came with your computer. The OS is just one of the variables.
These are enterprise PCs, not personal PCs. Yes, you can get it for cheaper, but I'd like to see you go to Fry's and try to drag out 5000 units.
Enterprise PCs are not intended for flash graphics, etc. They are intended for easy management, and stability. The company that sells an enterprise computer is required to maintain the _original_ image for a number of years. Therefore, if someone bought 5000 computers from HP with Windows 94 5 years ago, they can still get the same exact image restored, since HP archives it. This is a big plus for enterprise people. Consistency of image is key.
Granted, there is not much you can do to screw up a FreeDOS image, but then there is the warm feeling of having to someone to yell at if you are having problems with your $2 Mil Desktop purchase.
Careful, Cisco certification involves simulations these days. A little hands on helps a lot, either on the device under test or a simulator.
I don't mean to claim CCNA and related are that hard, but when I took it I had a butt-slow simulator who ate up time while I was waiting for it to catch up with my typing! It really helps not to be fumbling for commands during the test.
I disagree. Although I have not used the latest photoshop versions, previous ones seemed very intuitive. Much so than gimp.
I do however wish that pshop had more design tools, to complement the myriad of image processing tools.
disclaimer: have not used the latest of either tools.