I would say check out this site for more info about public domain. http://centerforthepublicdomain.org/
I would think when it comes to art, it's not about using GPL, it's about putting it into the public domain, like music would be; it would fall under the same guidelines. Combining the two doesn't make much sense, unless you have some greater plan for it.
As for the code, that I can see fall under GPL. I figure as long as the code you provide is something like a module someone could drop in and use, and add clip art to it, then GPL should be fine.
I haven't seen a machine with a gigabit port, unless you're referring to some of the larger scale servers that are out there that require that amount of bandwidth capacity. As for why not just transition to gigabit and skip the firewire, I believe it comes down to cost. The gigabit setup is quite expensive. Go to radio shack to buy an optical cable and it'll run you $20 dollars. Gigabit ethernet uses the same media as optical cable. I'm sure there's a price issue even in the hardware that connects it all together as well.
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I would have to agree with this about using the Shuttle SV24. I have two of these at home, and I like them alot. You have room for one PCI card, and if you're into music, I would say you could install a SoundBlaster card (for example) via the PCI riser card that comes with the box and you would use the 5.25" bay for the front panel control that you could then connect to your MIDI keyboard. ANy accessories can be connected to the 4 USB ports, or the 2 FireWire ports. The computer comes with Video out too.
The case is extremely light weight; it's constructed from aluminum. The computer case itself is about the size of a box for a football. The price is about $250 retail. You will have to add the HD, CPU, Ram, but worth it.
FYI, the internal space is a little cramped, so have fun installing your HD and connecting the cables.
I'm working from home these days, and noticed that the regular incandescent bulbs weren't making feel too productive. I switched over to the flourescent and it's so much more of an improvement. As for the benefits of a VItalite, you may not get them because you would have to be within the effective range of the bulb, which is typically 12-18 inches, so go outside once in awhile.
Unfortunately I had to give the light back to my turtles.;=-)
I would have to agree with Art Deco about the gaps in knowledge. I'm a self-taught coder with no formal education, and from some of the conversations I've had with more formally taught programmers, I have seen the gaps.
I'm currently investigating the idea of return to school to get my degree, but am not looking at CS degree, but looking more towards to an CE/EE degree as a possibility, because I see the CS degree as a partial redundency in my current knowledge base, and see CE/EE as a good choice since it does have some core courses as CS, but having a difference.
MY final comment... I wish I could say I had the 50% annual increase continuing.;=-)
Unforuntely, not all are so fortunate during this.com realization.
It's nice in theory, but I don't think the heat from a cpu would be sufficient enough to be act like a 80 degree submerisble heater. A typical submersible heater has about 14" sq. of surface area versus a CPU with 4" sq. A small source of heat generating 100 degrees F. travel most likely, but air or a water solution, to the water tank, to then disperse the heat and all of this with a pump in the system to cycle the water, I guess in order for this to make a difference is to ensure the pump is cycling the water at a fast rate, the heat disapater in the water tank has maximum surface area, and the solution is quick to absorb and lose the heat.
Overall, have fun and post your results, I'm curious to know, especially with my 75 gallon tank for my turtles.
The story talks about licenses and the conditional right to use the software. It's like saying after 100,000 miles, you have to pay another sum of money to the auto manufacturer to drive your own car, but it will no longer be under warranty.
This is a policy of software companies that scare me.
I don't like the idea of having to agree with and end user agreement just to use software; I'm sure we all 'skim' the EULAs in the software we use.
I'm more repulsed by the idea of 'licenses' to use a software/product. I would like to see companies, including Micro$oft adapt a "you-use-it-its-your-problem-when-it's-life-cycle- is-up" instead of trying to get me to upgrade to a new version if I don't want to.
I wonder if end-users can take legal action about these licenses on the basis that they are unfair, and it impedes on the end users convenience.
The problem is that Linux, when you look at all the distributions, the CLI and GUI interfaces, along with the various things you can do, and the number of companies involved.... it's a bit much to swallow when you compare it to an O/S from a single company like Windows and Microsoft.
In the Windows word, you have a GUI interface, and primarily 2 variants of an O/S but primarily 1 for the masses. When it comes to Linux, you have soo much more to contend with. You have options, you have flavors, you have choices for all people, but also those choices make it difficult for newbies to grasp especially if the world they are coming from is Windows or even Mac.
In order for newbies to get a good understanding of linux is in the method of explanation.
Another things to consider is that long-time linux users are CLI users. If they could they would use a command-line to deal with nearly everything. Some of the newer users, especially if they are coming from a Windows/Mac background are 'expecting' to see something remotely like the world they came from. So in the example in the article about the long-time linux user showing someone to config their modem by CLI is understandable, you go with what works. And if the user doesn't understand then you have to contend with the idea that you will be dealing with a word of users that Windows admins deal with... those who know how to use a computer, and those who know how to play solitaire.
Other problems I see for newbies getting into Linux is the various applications their are from the distributions, and the changes in versions of distributions. From personal experience, I was originally comfortable configuring my network interface using Linuxconf. Then an installl I used didn't have linuxconf so I had to use another program. This other program was a bit buggy. So with changes, in software, and the main nuances with Linux, yeah it is going to be a bit difficult for new ppl to get onboard and use the O/S. It's even difficult for experiences Windows ppl to get on board, so imagine the 'solitaire' users.
And if you say go read the man pages, or linuxdocs.... the solitaire users will respond with 'what?'.
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I would say check out this site for more info about public domain. http://centerforthepublicdomain.org/
I would think when it comes to art, it's not about using GPL, it's about putting it into the public domain, like music would be; it would fall under the same guidelines. Combining the two doesn't make much sense, unless you have some greater plan for it.
As for the code, that I can see fall under GPL. I figure as long as the code you provide is something like a module someone could drop in and use, and add clip art to it, then GPL should be fine.
I haven't seen a machine with a gigabit port, unless you're referring to some of the larger scale servers that are out there that require that amount of bandwidth capacity. As for why not just transition to gigabit and skip the firewire, I believe it comes down to cost. The gigabit setup is quite expensive. Go to radio shack to buy an optical cable and it'll run you $20 dollars. Gigabit ethernet uses the same media as optical cable. I'm sure there's a price issue even in the hardware that connects it all together as well.
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I would have to agree with this about using the Shuttle SV24. I have two of these at home, and I like them alot. You have room for one PCI card, and if you're into music, I would say you could install a SoundBlaster card (for example) via the PCI riser card that comes with the box and you would use the 5.25" bay for the front panel control that you could then connect to your MIDI keyboard. ANy accessories can be connected to the 4 USB ports, or the 2 FireWire ports. The computer comes with Video out too.
The case is extremely light weight; it's constructed from aluminum. The computer case itself is about the size of a box for a football. The price is about $250 retail. You will have to add the HD, CPU, Ram, but worth it.
FYI, the internal space is a little cramped, so have fun installing your HD and connecting the cables.
I'm working from home these days, and noticed that the regular incandescent bulbs weren't making feel too productive. I switched over to the flourescent and it's so much more of an improvement. As for the benefits of a VItalite, you may not get them because you would have to be within the effective range of the bulb, which is typically 12-18 inches, so go outside once in awhile.
;=-)
Unfortunately I had to give the light back to my turtles.
I would have to agree with Art Deco about the gaps in knowledge. I'm a self-taught coder with no formal education, and from some of the conversations I've had with more formally taught programmers, I have seen the gaps.
;=-)
.com realization.
I'm currently investigating the idea of return to school to get my degree, but am not looking at CS degree, but looking more towards to an CE/EE degree as a possibility, because I see the CS degree as a partial redundency in my current knowledge base, and see CE/EE as a good choice since it does have some core courses as CS, but having a difference.
MY final comment... I wish I could say I had the 50% annual increase continuing.
Unforuntely, not all are so fortunate during this
It's nice in theory, but I don't think the heat from a cpu would be sufficient enough to be act like a 80 degree submerisble heater. A typical submersible heater has about 14" sq. of surface area versus a CPU with 4" sq. A small source of heat generating 100 degrees F. travel most likely, but air or a water solution, to the water tank, to then disperse the heat and all of this with a pump in the system to cycle the water, I guess in order for this to make a difference is to ensure the pump is cycling the water at a fast rate, the heat disapater in the water tank has maximum surface area, and the solution is quick to absorb and lose the heat.
Overall, have fun and post your results, I'm curious to know, especially with my 75 gallon tank for my turtles.
Your analogy is a bit off.
- is-up" instead of trying to get me to upgrade to a new version if I don't want to.
The story talks about licenses and the conditional right to use the software. It's like saying after 100,000 miles, you have to pay another sum of money to the auto manufacturer to drive your own car, but it will no longer be under warranty.
This is a policy of software companies that scare me.
I don't like the idea of having to agree with and end user agreement just to use software; I'm sure we all 'skim' the EULAs in the software we use.
I'm more repulsed by the idea of 'licenses' to use a software/product. I would like to see companies, including Micro$oft adapt a "you-use-it-its-your-problem-when-it's-life-cycle
I wonder if end-users can take legal action about these licenses on the basis that they are unfair, and it impedes on the end users convenience.
The problem is that Linux, when you look at all the distributions, the CLI and GUI interfaces, along with the various things you can do, and the number of companies involved.... it's a bit much to swallow when you compare it to an O/S from a single company like Windows and Microsoft.
In the Windows word, you have a GUI interface, and primarily 2 variants of an O/S but primarily 1 for the masses. When it comes to Linux, you have soo much more to contend with. You have options, you have flavors, you have choices for all people, but also those choices make it difficult for newbies to grasp especially if the world they are coming from is Windows or even Mac.
In order for newbies to get a good understanding of linux is in the method of explanation.
Another things to consider is that long-time linux users are CLI users. If they could they would use a command-line to deal with nearly everything. Some of the newer users, especially if they are coming from a Windows/Mac background are 'expecting' to see something remotely like the world they came from. So in the example in the article about the long-time linux user showing someone to config their modem by CLI is understandable, you go with what works. And if the user doesn't understand then you have to contend with the idea that you will be dealing with a word of users that Windows admins deal with... those who know how to use a computer, and those who know how to play solitaire.
Other problems I see for newbies getting into Linux is the various applications their are from the distributions, and the changes in versions of distributions. From personal experience, I was originally comfortable configuring my network interface using Linuxconf. Then an installl I used didn't have linuxconf so I had to use another program. This other program was a bit buggy. So with changes, in software, and the main nuances with Linux, yeah it is going to be a bit difficult for new ppl to get onboard and use the O/S. It's even difficult for experiences Windows ppl to get on board, so imagine the 'solitaire' users.
And if you say go read the man pages, or linuxdocs.... the solitaire users will respond with 'what?'.