Since Micros~1 maintained the PPC branch of NT for many years, and almost no one used it, I think the answer is a resounding "no." Why do you think W2k or XP would make any difference? They're essentially the same thing.
that ldap would be central to this book. How are you going to manage user accounts with linux desktops without it? One could still use NIS (which is easier), but that doesn't play too nice with windows. With samba/ldap/linux combo, you can truly have a multi protocol auth server with everything stored in a directory. What does the author reccomend as an authentication system?
the main issues to me with linux desktops are: * authentication system (needs to be cross platform), meaning pam and ldap * automounter (for roving home dirs, etc) * nfs
You says everything was "server oriented" but that's how it should be - if your linux desktop isn't centrally managed you're doing it wrong.
I could believe it. Gorillas are hideously strong, completely out of proportion to their size. They move that 250 pounds around the trees as if they were weightless.
and what, exactly, are these massive security problems unix has that Mac OS does not have?
Actually, just what are these massive unix security problems?
Mac OS is a unix. jesus christ you are being such a fanboy here.
just rag on windows, 'k?
You are right about this "blame the user" mentality though. That is fucking bullshit. The application integration in windows is by design insecure. It will take years to fix this, and it doesn't appear that Micros~1 has any intention of doing so. It will only get worse.
Designers are generally to blame for security problems that could be avoided. this goes for Outlook and IIS developers as well as ISP's who do not do egress filtering.
Always, every criticism is envy; never could the realization of the truth - the product of honest self criticism - even be an issue.
"They hate us because of our freedoms, man".
State Communism does suck, but you aren't any better.
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1. the "old class relations" that sparked Marxism are essentially dead
2. The lesson of the modern economy is that businesses need to realize that no part of the company is less valuable than another.
The class relations are alive and well, it's just that statements like the above prove that the class war has been won - by the bosses. Only the working class is convinced there is no working class. Hint: management will never think that "no part of the company is less valuable than another." They spend most of their time attending seminars and classes to reinforce their worth and importance. Where have you been?
You need to read or travel more. If you think class is dead, you have never left the US or your first world comfort, or you have never worked, or you are just talking shit.
Part of this may be because (right or wrong) people see Linus as non-political, whereas RMS's views seem to be more political. My bet is this attracted people who were neutral about the GPL and Free software, as well as the zealots.
True enough. However, Stallman is one of the few vocal people out there who realizes the importance of technology in politics, and the enormous effect it has on society. This is boiling down to a black and white issue and he knows that - there'll be no fence sitting in the coming years.
I can't count the times I've been "admonished" for using software for "political reasons." There could not be a better reason.
If I can think of one movie that definitely DOES NOT need an extra "50 minutes", it's ROTK.
"50 minutes" of what? 50 minutes more ass kicking and butt ass big elephant stomping, or 50 minutes more misty-eyed, silent glances?
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while i don't neccessarily disagree with that, they did already give something - they all all those taxes.
At least they get something for their taxes, unlike Americans, who get almost nothing from them except the comfort that their lining some bastards pockets.
Capitalism is a system characterized by a minimum of government regulation.
Says who? I think you're been reading a bit much of Ayn Rand and not enough history. Capitalism has never, and will never, be such a thing. All this talk of "true" capitalism is nonsense - it has always and will always depend on a strong state.
M$ is lobbying for regulations which work in their favor. This is plutocracy.
This is business as usual. All major corporations have acted this way. Shit they bought out the courts over a hundred years ago, essentially making themselves "immortal citizens."
Not a huge fan of Red Hat, but you're not quite correct, since Red Hat does do quite a bit of driver development that goes right back into the kernel. So you are reaping some benefit, and it is entirely due to it being Free Software.
Second, you're right that (in retrospect) MS probably should have hired those guys instead of the C/UNIX crowd that the unis were producing.
Well, who the fuck is Dave Cutler then? A unix guy? I thought not.
The bulk of Microsoft's problems aren't due to bad code and can't be fixed by auditing. The majority of their problems are simply shitty, pig-ass-fucking stupid design. Quit blaming the problems on the number of code lines and maybe you'll get somewhere.
Considering that most linux installations, properly set up, are far more trouble free than windows, I can't see the point you're making here.
Windows requires constant, hands on maintenance.
TCO as a concept is not a total waste of time. In reality, it is nearly impossible to determine. For the most part, it is a pseudo-science created to justify bullshit people with bullshit jobs.
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Is another client side app to maintain on windows.
Any proxy that's worth a shit can do this for you.
Since Micros~1 maintained the PPC branch of NT for many years, and almost no one used it, I think the answer is a resounding "no." Why do you think W2k or XP would make any difference? They're essentially the same thing.
that ldap would be central to this book. How are you going to manage user accounts with linux desktops without it? One could still use NIS (which is easier), but that doesn't play too nice with windows. With samba/ldap/linux combo, you can truly have a multi protocol auth server with everything stored in a directory. What does the author reccomend as an authentication system?
the main issues to me with linux desktops are:
* authentication system (needs to be cross platform), meaning pam and ldap
* automounter (for roving home dirs, etc)
* nfs
You says everything was "server oriented" but that's how it should be - if your linux desktop isn't centrally managed you're doing it wrong.
I could believe it. Gorillas are hideously strong, completely out of proportion to their size. They move that 250 pounds around the trees as if they were weightless.
No that gorilla isn't even close, that one's more like 5'3" and 324 pounds, with overactive sweat glands(believed to play a part in communication) ...
You still could if you weren't using Micros~1:
to the person who modded that a "troll":
do you deny this? it is irrefutably true.
core competency: +14%
supply chain management: +15%
primary differentiator +12%
competent IT department: +35%
Try to work in "leverage," "enterprise class" and
"java" next time, ok?
and what, exactly, are these massive security problems unix has that Mac OS does not have?
Actually, just what are these massive unix security problems?
Mac OS is a unix. jesus christ you are being such a fanboy here.
just rag on windows, 'k?
You are right about this "blame the user" mentality though. That is fucking bullshit. The application integration in windows is by design insecure. It will take years to fix this, and it doesn't appear that Micros~1 has any intention of doing so. It will only get worse.
Designers are generally to blame for security problems that could be avoided. this goes for Outlook and IIS developers as well as ISP's who do not do egress filtering.
Always, every criticism is envy; never could the realization of the truth - the product of honest self criticism - even be an issue.
"They hate us because of our freedoms, man".
State Communism does suck, but you aren't any better.
1. the "old class relations" that sparked Marxism are essentially dead
2. The lesson of the modern economy is that businesses need to realize that no part of the company is less valuable than another.
The class relations are alive and well, it's just that statements like the above prove that the class war has been won - by the bosses. Only the working class is convinced there is no working class. Hint: management will never think that "no part of the company is less valuable than another." They spend most of their time attending seminars and classes to reinforce their worth and importance. Where have you been?
You need to read or travel more. If you think class is dead, you have never left the US or your first world comfort, or you have never worked, or you are just talking shit.
True enough. However, Stallman is one of the few vocal people out there who realizes the importance of technology in politics, and the enormous effect it has on society. This is boiling down to a black and white issue and he knows that - there'll be no fence sitting in the coming years.
I can't count the times I've been "admonished" for using software for "political reasons." There could not be a better reason.
What an asinine argument. You think they'll never notice? Really?
This is the biggest kludge piece of shit I've ever heard of. Anyone who buys/uses this will be driven crazy within seconds.
Were all the badger scenes restored, or what?
If I can think of one movie that definitely DOES NOT need an extra "50 minutes", it's ROTK.
"50 minutes" of what? 50 minutes more ass kicking and butt ass big elephant stomping, or 50 minutes more misty-eyed, silent glances?
while i don't neccessarily disagree with that, they did already give something - they all all those taxes.
At least they get something for their taxes, unlike Americans, who get almost nothing from them except the comfort that their lining some bastards pockets.
I'd like to see something like this as well, with two incarnations:
1. a test based on what you could get for a certain amount of money
2. an all out test comparing the top of the line in each class
Says who? I think you're been reading a bit much of Ayn Rand and not enough history. Capitalism has never, and will never, be such a thing. All this talk of "true" capitalism is nonsense - it has always and will always depend on a strong state.
M$ is lobbying for regulations which work in their favor. This is plutocracy.
This is business as usual. All major corporations have acted this way. Shit they bought out the courts over a hundred years ago, essentially making themselves "immortal citizens."
And this is different from 19th and 20th century capitalism somehow?
Not a huge fan of Red Hat, but you're not quite correct, since Red Hat does do quite a bit of driver development that goes right back into the kernel. So you are reaping some benefit, and it is entirely due to it being Free Software.
jesus fucking christ, cry me a motherfucking river
Well, who the fuck is Dave Cutler then? A unix guy? I thought not.
The bulk of Microsoft's problems aren't due to bad code and can't be fixed by auditing. The majority of their problems are simply shitty, pig-ass-fucking stupid design. Quit blaming the problems on the number of code lines and maybe you'll get somewhere.
You're an idiot man-child with no business running production machines. Sorry that Micros~1 convinced you somehow that you were competent.
excellent point. couldn't have said it better.
Considering that most linux installations, properly set up, are far more trouble free than windows, I can't see the point you're making here.
Windows requires constant, hands on maintenance.
TCO as a concept is not a total waste of time. In reality, it is nearly impossible to determine. For the most part, it is a pseudo-science created to justify bullshit people with bullshit jobs.