I've always thought that for Linux to be successful in the consumer market, they need to make the concept of 'su-ing to root' easier.
What I thought would be a good answer to this is to somehow tie a key on the front of the PC (could be the familiar BIOS-key) to administrative mode. "You are about to install kword, please turn key to administrative mode".
In a way, redhat and other vendors have made good progress in this area. You can run up2date as a joe user and it just asks for the password. Some of the package management tools in KDE do this too I believe ?
Part of getting Linux on the desktop Is accepting the fact that being 'just like windows' is not the best goal in mind.
This may have been said somewhere else before, but the next logical step for the RIAA is to legislate against all this analogue hearing BS.
Yes, you too can get access to the latest sounds of Nsync and many other great bands by upgrading to Digital Hearing. Some restrictions apply, those with glasses may experience technical difficulties
The way I see it, the current EULA's assume you are a thief. In this light, it's wrong to sell the software and keep a backup. EULA's assume that everyone will do this. This may be closer to the truth, but to assume all your customers are thieves is crap.
There should be nothing wrong with selling your copy of Word if you plan on buying a new copy or stop using Word.
However, to keep sales up, Microsoft and others must write it into the contract that everyone must pay for the wedding whether they are divorced or not.
For some reason, I missed out on Lego/Mechano etc.
I used Capsela (gears/shafts in globe-modules) but I don't think that was the best substitute.
Lego is a great imagination building system. I think it could've been good for me. I think that my imagination has suffered because of not working with it. Or I could be just imagining.;)
I also find it frustrating buying the stuff for my nephews. I couldn't just by a foundation set. All I can find most of the time is the 'space stations and garages'. These are great but there's not too many 2x8's in them.
Go ahead and mod me down as 'redundant or offtopic', but:
I know the P2P term is not terrible accurate. I mean it's still client/server, nothing new indeed.
What is new IMHO is 'who' is using the technology.
The term P2P IMO reflects not what technology is used but who is using it: DNS-deprived, fixed-IP deprived and/or transient connected folks.
Perhaps it should be P2P as in: 'Person 2 person'
as Point 2 point is a little to obvious and non-descriptive.
SHIT (Sure Happy It's Thursday)
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IMHO, the only reason to go for e-books is the possibility of reducing the cost of the novel (or whatever) by eliminating the binding and ink/paper costs.
If I could get a book sized device that would allow me to download Joe Schmo's latest novel for 3$ less than the paperback, great !
If I can't (and this is what I predict), then give me my paperback/hardcover please.
Hmm.. I've thought about this for a while now. Maybe not enough but..
Even if the current internet turned to complete garbage by some 'new commercial internet', how easy would it be to start a new one. You know, like how the internet started in the first place.
University A: "you know, this isn't meeting our goals anymore, it's no longer about sharing information"
University B: "yeah, I agree. Let's start a fresh link together, maybe others feel the same way and will join in. "
...and so on. You'd have to be more careful of who you let in perhaps. I don't think commercial entities are bad for the internet. I just wonder how easy it would be to start a different internet if the need did arise.
I agree with the concept that computers are tools and people need to learn how to use them.
I've been down the Vic20, C64, DOS road. My first Vic20 command was: whatis basic. I tried a couple of those and decided that I should probably crack the spine (or spiral) on the book. (Ooohhh, I said).
The problem as I see it is current computers systems should not be marketed as user friendly. I'm not trying to start a flame or a troll but I don't believe that NT or Linux or Solaris can honestly be called user friendly. When you tell people: "It's user friendly", you're saying: "You don't need to read".
I think computers *should* advance to the state where we can all have fun with them at all levels. ie. (Picard: Computer... Tea.. Earl Grey... Hot) and (Geordi: What the fsck is wrong with this replicator).
IMHO, we're only half way there and for the here and now, people who want to use computers need to start with: "What is a file, what is an *.exe, etc. )
I thought daylight savings time purpose was to
steal daylight hours from the morning and move them to the evening where they're more appreciated. Depends on the person I guess.
In Canada, not all provinces observe DST.
I sorta like it. Which would you choose at Summer Solstice ?:
5am-11pm MST
6am-12am MDT (I'm at 52 degrees latitude).
I've been in this situation recently. I'd never interviewed b4 and felt pressure to hire the right person.
Some things we do:
Let HR/Management do the initial screening for personality and other HR issues. Schedule another interview for the prospect to meet the techies.
During the second interview. Allow him/her plenty of time to do their own talking. Show them some aspects of your environment. Give them the opportunity to see what kinds of things you do. (There may be security issues for some sites)
We feel this gives both parties to explore each others expertise/knowledge. We ask two or three spot questions relevant to our environment but at times we feel we don't have to based on how the casual conversation went.
This will also allow you to see how well the prospect will fit within the team personality wise.
Not all of this may apply to your situation, but I hope it's somewhat useful.
Down with X-Files. No just kidding. I really enjoyed X-files and as much as I am a supporter of Government exposure of conspiracy, most of the episodes (and the movie) are boring. More cockroaches please !
PSI Factor seems to be a good clone of the good episodes.
Slashdot Mirror
aye ?
It's properly spelled: 'eh'
Thank-you.
You're partly right. The Iliad ends when Hektor
;)
dies at the hands of Achilles (after a big chase
around the walls of Troy).
Achilles died during 'The Fall of Troy'.
I just happen to be reading TFOT now.
Problems ? At a Redhat x.0 release ? *yawn*
No vendor is perfect. If this release isn't, there will always be updates and 8.1 down the road.
My 2 cents including tax.
I couldn't agree more.
I've always thought that for Linux to be successful
in the consumer market, they need to make the concept of 'su-ing to root' easier.
What I thought would be a good answer to this is to somehow tie a key on the front of the PC (could be the familiar BIOS-key) to administrative mode.
"You are about to install kword, please turn key
to administrative mode".
In a way, redhat and other vendors have made good
progress in this area. You can run up2date as a joe user and it just asks for the password. Some of the package management tools in KDE do this too I believe ?
Part of getting Linux on the desktop Is accepting
the fact that being 'just like windows' is not the
best goal in mind.
My two cents.
This may have been said somewhere else before, but the next logical step for the RIAA is to legislate against all this analogue hearing BS.
Yes, you too can get access to the latest sounds
of Nsync and many other great bands by upgrading to
Digital Hearing. Some restrictions apply, those with
glasses may experience technical difficulties
I hope this isn't redundant. I don't know how many people have seen this exerpt from long ago.
I couldn't be bothered with half the features.
On the other hand, it would be nice to port xntpd to this puppy. Combined with bluetooth and a nearby time source once in a while.... beauty !
The way I see it, the current EULA's assume you are a thief. In this light, it's wrong to sell the software and keep a backup. EULA's assume that everyone will do this. This may be closer to the truth, but to assume all your customers are thieves is crap.
There should be nothing wrong with selling your copy of Word if you plan on buying a new copy or stop using Word.
However, to keep sales up, Microsoft and others must write it into the contract that everyone must pay for the wedding whether they are divorced or not.
MHO.
For some reason, I missed out on Lego/Mechano etc.
;)
I used Capsela (gears/shafts in globe-modules) but I don't think that was the best substitute.
Lego is a great imagination building system. I think it could've been good for me. I think that my imagination has suffered because of not working with it. Or I could be just imagining.
I also find it frustrating buying the stuff for my nephews. I couldn't just by a foundation set. All I can find most of the time is the 'space stations and garages'. These are great but there's not too many 2x8's in them.
PPP = Point to Point Protocol (Routing layer)
P2P = Point 2 Point (application layer)
You're right, but I was implying that P2P can mean different things to different people. I see it
as more person-to-person technology.
Thanks.
Go ahead and mod me down as 'redundant or offtopic', but:
I know the P2P term is not terrible accurate. I mean it's still client/server, nothing new indeed.
What is new IMHO is 'who' is using the technology.
The term P2P IMO reflects not what technology is used but who is using it: DNS-deprived, fixed-IP deprived and/or transient connected folks.
Perhaps it should be P2P as in: 'Person 2 person'
as Point 2 point is a little to obvious and non-descriptive.
SHIT (Sure Happy It's Thursday)
Bill ?
Is that you !?
IMHO, the only reason to go for e-books is the possibility of reducing the cost of the novel (or whatever) by eliminating the binding and ink/paper costs.
If I could get a book sized device that would allow me to download Joe Schmo's latest novel for 3$ less than the paperback, great !
If I can't (and this is what I predict), then give me my paperback/hardcover please.
Hmm.. I've thought about this for a while now. Maybe not enough but..
Even if the current internet turned to complete garbage by some 'new commercial internet', how easy would it be to start a new one. You know, like how the internet started in the first place.
University A: "you know, this isn't meeting our goals anymore, it's no longer about sharing information"
University B: "yeah, I agree. Let's start a fresh link together, maybe others feel the same way and will join in. "
...and so on. You'd have to be more careful of who you let in perhaps. I don't think commercial entities are bad for the internet. I just wonder how easy it would be to start a different internet if the need did arise.
Just wondering out loud....
Yes,
I agree with the concept that computers are tools and people need to learn how to use them.
I've been down the Vic20, C64, DOS road. My first Vic20 command was: whatis basic. I tried a couple of those and decided that I should probably crack the spine (or spiral) on the book. (Ooohhh, I said).
The problem as I see it is current computers systems should not be marketed as user friendly. I'm not trying to start a flame or a troll but I don't believe that NT or Linux or Solaris can honestly be called user friendly. When you tell people: "It's user friendly", you're saying: "You don't need to read".
I think computers *should* advance to the state where we can all have fun with them at all levels. ie. (Picard: Computer... Tea.. Earl Grey... Hot) and (Geordi: What the fsck is wrong with this replicator).
IMHO, we're only half way there and for the here and now, people who want to use computers need to start with: "What is a file, what is an *.exe, etc. )
Hope this post wasn't too lame.
Excellent signature. I've just finished reading the trilogy and have found the analagy to be pretty good.
Nazgul's == Lawyers ?
Cheers.
Hmm..
Can't you compile the kernel on a fast box for
the i386 architecture and then sneakernet or FTP
it across ? That is my understanding anyhow.
I thought daylight savings time purpose was to
steal daylight hours from the morning and move them to the evening where they're more appreciated. Depends on the person I guess.
In Canada, not all provinces observe DST.
I sorta like it. Which would you choose at Summer Solstice ?:
5am-11pm MST
6am-12am MDT (I'm at 52 degrees latitude).
Cheers.
I've been in this situation recently. I'd never interviewed b4 and felt pressure to hire the right person.
Some things we do:
Let HR/Management do the initial screening for personality and other HR issues. Schedule another interview for the prospect to meet the techies.
During the second interview. Allow him/her plenty of time to do their own talking. Show them some aspects of your environment. Give them the opportunity to see what kinds of things you do. (There may be security issues for some sites)
We feel this gives both parties to explore each others expertise/knowledge. We ask two or three spot questions relevant to our environment but at times we feel we don't have to based on how the casual conversation went.
This will also allow you to see how well the prospect will fit within the team personality wise.
Not all of this may apply to your situation, but I hope it's somewhat useful.
Here ! Here !
Down with X-Files. No just kidding. I really
enjoyed X-files and as much as I am a supporter of Government exposure of conspiracy, most of the episodes (and the movie) are boring. More cockroaches please !
PSI Factor seems to be a good clone of the good episodes.