When developing for multiple platforms, the so-called standard libraries may not be the same. Thats why I am glad that QT includes some of their own functions in the same way the GTK has GLIB.
Actually, before you think troll, think about what the sarcasm in what I was saying. I recently purchased XD2 for Redhat 9, and noticed some simularities between the screenshots and my XD2 desktop.
The good thing about the l7-filter and similar software such as zebra is the chance for an alternative. There is nothing stopping some enterprising invidual from supporting this software for a fee. Just because it isn't created by a so-called "Big Name", doesn't mean it is not a feasible alternative.
I guess you all don't get it. Multi user is the key. Any arbitrary user shouldn't have access to the binaries, but they are able to make changes in their home directories.
Actually the reason KDE takes so long to compile is because of GCC. From what I understand, GCC 3.4's hand written C++ parser will make a big difference in compiling things like KDE.
I am a faithful gentoo user, but let us not get ahead of ourselves. I can think of a couple times recently when a "emerge sync && emerge -u world" screwed up my box.
I am not trying to turn this into a "which distro format is the best" discussion. Gentoo does have it's problems.
Is this competition the push that makes everything better? Imagine where KDE and Gnome would be today if the other wasn't around? Imagine all the features that wouldn't be in your favorite Linux or *BSD distro if there was no competition.
I am all for this. If Sun identified and added features that were missing from Xft2, that would be a benefit for all.
From A Redhat Memo, this is the EOL schedule for Redhat's current products:
Red Hat Linux 8.0 (Psyche) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.3 (Valhalla) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.2 (Enigma) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.1 (Seawolf) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.0 (Guinness) March 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 6.2 (Zoot) March 31, 2003
I had a feeling that EOL for some products could be coming soon, so I qualified my statement with "I don't think".
My reply does not cater to the casual user. If you are in the business of making money with your servers, then you should also be in the business of making sure your server perform correctly.
I've always been a firm believer in "If it works right, why would I change it?" If you have a functioning 7.x server or even a function 8.0 server (which many of us do), there is no reason to upgrade unless you need or desire the new features Redhat 9 might contain. I don't think Redhat has EOL'd rh7 or rh8 yet.
And as far as: I spend a lot of time on this computer, so it's important to me that it works right. That doesn't mean I have the money to buy another computer, or even that I'm willing to put the time and trouble into setting up a chroot and testing everything there.
You don't have to keep up the Jones'. But, if you are in the business of producing incoming income with your servers, you will need to do whatever it takes to stay competitive.
Keep in mind that my reply is not geared toward Joe Blow Redhat User at home, but more tof Corporate User X's Redhat server farm.
Actually, I would think they would do it, so the subscribers can get access to Redhat's bandwidth before they release it to the masses. Have you tried downloading a Redhat ISO during the first days of it's release?
Download it yourself, and make your own assumptions. I can't believe how many people don't test their software before. If it is that critical, you should have a testing environment.
Slashdot Mirror
Slahdotters,
I'm sure Slashter is a fine website. But why would we want to patronize a website from a Slashdot user who didn't even chose subscribe? I
comes with bash now. tcsh was great, but bash is nicer IMHO.
Your friendly OSNEWS summary service.
Exactly how does threading suck?
Obviously most folks here did not read the article.
Evolution does not do this.
Mutt does not not do this.
Mozilla does not do this.
This is a new innovative way to track email conversaitions.
Tomorrow on Maury: "Fat, Gay Nerds who post on Slashdot"
When developing for multiple platforms, the so-called standard libraries may not be the same. Thats why I am glad that QT includes some of their own functions in the same way the GTK has GLIB.
Actually, before you think troll, think about what the sarcasm in what I was saying. I recently purchased XD2 for Redhat 9, and noticed some simularities between the screenshots and my XD2 desktop.
When can I get this for my Pee Cee?
I don't think distcc is efficient with more than four five servers.
Listen to the tree huggers whine as the world turns.
Next you'll be saying that we shouldn't be find more oil to drill for in North America... jeesh
Slow down here buddy....
The good thing about the l7-filter and similar software such as zebra is the chance for an alternative. There is nothing stopping some enterprising invidual from supporting this software for a fee. Just because it isn't created by a so-called "Big Name", doesn't mean it is not a feasible alternative.
I guess you all don't get it. Multi user is the key. Any arbitrary user shouldn't have access to the binaries, but they are able to make changes in their home directories.
Ther are no WMD in the linux code, it was all moved to FreeBSD.
Actually the reason KDE takes so long to compile is because of GCC. From what I understand, GCC 3.4's hand written C++ parser will make a big difference in compiling things like KDE.
Them crazy Japanese. What will they think of next?
Isn't innovation much cooler over in Japan?
I'll just assume for one second, you are not an American. And if I assumed wrong, maybe you should know this this.
Commercial Quality?
Exactly what is that? Does it mean I can download from sourceforge and shrink wrap shoots out my floppy disk?
I am a faithful gentoo user, but let us not get ahead of ourselves. I can think of a couple times recently when a "emerge sync && emerge -u world" screwed up my box.
I am not trying to turn this into a "which distro format is the best" discussion. Gentoo does have it's problems.
Is this competition the push that makes everything better? Imagine where KDE and Gnome would be today if the other wasn't around? Imagine all the features that wouldn't be in your favorite Linux or *BSD distro if there was no competition.
I am all for this. If Sun identified and added features that were missing from Xft2, that would be a benefit for all.
Ok, so now I know:
From A Redhat Memo, this is the EOL schedule for Redhat's current products:
Red Hat Linux 8.0 (Psyche) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.3 (Valhalla) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.2 (Enigma) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.1 (Seawolf) December 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 7.0 (Guinness) March 31, 2003
Red Hat Linux 6.2 (Zoot) March 31, 2003
I had a feeling that EOL for some products could be coming soon, so I qualified my statement with "I don't think".
My reply does not cater to the casual user. If you are in the business of making money with your servers, then you should also be in the business of making sure your server perform correctly.
I've always been a firm believer in "If it works right, why would I change it?" If you have a functioning 7.x server or even a function 8.0 server (which many of us do), there is no reason to upgrade unless you need or desire the new features Redhat 9 might contain. I don't think Redhat has EOL'd rh7 or rh8 yet.
And as far as:
I spend a lot of time on this computer, so it's important to me that it works right. That doesn't mean I have the money to buy another computer, or even that I'm willing to put the time and trouble into setting up a chroot and testing everything there.
You don't have to keep up the Jones'. But, if you are in the business of producing incoming income with your servers, you will need to do whatever it takes to stay competitive.
Keep in mind that my reply is not geared toward Joe Blow Redhat User at home, but more tof Corporate User X's Redhat server farm.
Actually, I would think they would do it, so the subscribers can get access to Redhat's bandwidth before they release it to the masses. Have you tried downloading a Redhat ISO during the first days of it's release?
Download it yourself, and make your own assumptions. I can't believe how many people don't test their software before. If it is that critical, you should have a testing environment.
No, it is because of Yahoo!'s army of Akamai servers.