We (most geeks out there) usually go around and say "that piece of software is bloated to death", "ICQ is bloated, get the lite version", etc, but actually Linspire is the other way around... its a distro so trimmed down that you don't have the choice to either buy their click-n-run products or try to get a compiler installed-- even if theres no compiler binaries by default.
So I guess the old Modded-Down-to-death question is quite on-topic: "Yeah but, does it run Linux?:D "
Joke apart, I'm not sure if its a good idea to restrict the user experience THAT much. Sure, you get the advantage of controlling whats going to be installed (and what not), thus having more chances to get a stable environment (in the same way than Apple's OS, when it was on Apple hardware only, reducing the chances of crashing), but too bad if you wanted to get under the hood and customize Linspire all you wanted-- you're just stuck.
For example I bought a LG 5450 from Telus, but Telus blocks downloading tones/wallpapers off the net, forcing users to download off Telus website only.
When I asked about the phone-to-PC data cable, the vendor said it didnt exist, when in fact it does
Today, I use Bitpim to download/upload photos, ringtones, you name it, using this guide. Enjoy!
Videotron (Quebec's cable provider, owns the whole 24.*.*.* IP range with another cable provider) is supposed to LAUNCH a similar VoIP service in the early 2005, article here.
We'll see how it works, and if it does well against Bell's telephone monopoly. I hate Bell, ill be happy to switch away from them.
If you're into piano arrangements, i would check out the artist kLuTz on OCRemix, he made (only) 4 remix, but its worth checking out.
Also, i recommend these piano/near-piano "mood"
Noir - FF7 - Jenova for Classical Piano Freemind+Graylightning - Crono Trigger - Tears for a Girl
Other remixes worth listening:
Jeremy Robson - FF7 - Philharmonic suite Part 1 FFMusic Dj - FF7 - String Machine (Corel Prison Remix) -> Best Trance Song on OCRemix imo cornflex - FF7 - Fantastico Mambo Techno Disco de Chocobo Standby - FF8 - Desperados -> Electronica, 160BPM Ben Lewis - Metroid - Brinstar Theme Rayza - Sonic 1 - Green Hills (Euroclub '95 mix)
man -K has saved me from crawling through random forums and newsgroups on many an occasion.
Actually, we should be thankful that some ignorant people ask questions without searching, even if its as obvious as Bill Gates is rich. The question/answer will be copied into google's cache, ready to serve the next (autodidact?) user trying to figure it out by himself.
Lets note that theres another monster (cant remember the name) I saw in FF6/7/8 (perhaps 4 too) that does a "bad breath" attack. When you see that monster, usually you have to run for your life.
Also, shiva/ifrit/Ramuh-Quezacotl/Leviathan/Alexander are Summons/GF's that apears than more than one FF.
And I dont think that "Fire" and "Fira" makes any difference.
Interfaces are functional, backgrounds are decorative.
I have to disagree here (for the interface part)
Lets take Winamp example, while we're talking about it.
In the 1.x and 2.x days, it doesnt matter what skin you are using: all the functionality wont move by a pixel.
On the other hand, with today's Winamp 3.x and 5.x, the buttons, sliders, and whatever components are placed whereever the skin creator wants it to be located, and in my book I call that decorative in some way - having to search for the "load a file" button everytime I load a new skin is somewhat a pain. And having a skin that takes half of the screen isnt really "functionnal", but rather annoying.
Id mod you up, but I already posted in this story elsewhere.
I put my flashlight toggle on the back button of my mouse (whatever mouse# it is), since that forward is not easily reachable (Logitech MX500. Theres a busload of buttons on that mouse, but looks like you need giant's hands to hold it correctly.) But since forward isnt quikly reachable, i put Run on it.
Granted, its not CRTC to judge whats good for listeners or not, i totally agree, but they (CHOI-FM) got warned in the past about many things (see the CRTC report), and their broadcast rights got extended for two years (2002-2004) instead of seven because of complaints etc.
CHOI-FM 'doesnt seem to comply to the rules even with that warning' (from CRTC point of view), so here they are, axed.
I sound like im taking CRTC side with this message, but dont get me wrong, CHOI must stay alive, its the only good private radio station that doesnt belong to any big networks (Astral & Quebecor), and AFAIK the only radio that focuses on rock music in the eastern Quebec.
Genex Communications knew they were playing with fire by letting Fillion fully express himself: that attracted listeners, so it was at Genex advantage to let him talk. But now they went too far and want to come back... its a bit late.
Also, i'd fire Fillion and the subject would be closed. But oh well, I dont understand governments. (Quebecer, Canadian, American, English, you name it all.)
CRTC (Canada's FCC equivalent) decided to not renew CHOI-FM's broadcasting license, because of some offensive comments, personal attacks and harassment.
This decision is made in the same week then CRTC approval for al-Jazeera broadcasting rights. Beheading, anyone?
If you want to taste a real poutine, you have to go to Victoriaville, QC (or perhaps Drummondville, QC, but its discutable).
Poutine in Quebec city lacks in cheese freshness (and Ashton (thats a small restaurant chain in quebec city, quite popular here) fries are not well cooked, IMO), and I once saw a restaurant in Montreal where there was no cheese curds but shredded cheese, and some kind of spaghetti sauce instead of gravy. Yuck.
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Exactly. It would be called Inter-pla-net.
Seed, please! :(
We (most geeks out there) usually go around and say "that piece of software is bloated to death", "ICQ is bloated, get the lite version", etc, but actually Linspire is the other way around... its a distro so trimmed down that you don't have the choice to either buy their click-n-run products or try to get a compiler installed-- even if theres no compiler binaries by default.
:D "
So I guess the old Modded-Down-to-death question is quite on-topic: "Yeah but, does it run Linux?
Joke apart, I'm not sure if its a good idea to restrict the user experience THAT much. Sure, you get the advantage of controlling whats going to be installed (and what not), thus having more chances to get a stable environment (in the same way than Apple's OS, when it was on Apple hardware only, reducing the chances of crashing), but too bad if you wanted to get under the hood and customize Linspire all you wanted-- you're just stuck.
"Crippled" cell phones seems to be common.
For example I bought a LG 5450 from Telus, but Telus blocks downloading tones/wallpapers off the net, forcing users to download off Telus website only.
When I asked about the phone-to-PC data cable, the vendor said it didnt exist, when in fact it does
Today, I use Bitpim to download/upload photos, ringtones, you name it, using this guide. Enjoy!
Not really, but im sure there's a way to make this flaw install linux instead :-)
I wonder if these nuclear power station has any safegaurds for earthquacks.
Earthquacks? You probably mean ducks that can't swim, right?
Videotron (Quebec's cable provider, owns the whole 24.*.*.* IP range with another cable provider) is supposed to LAUNCH a similar VoIP service in the early 2005, article here.
We'll see how it works, and if it does well against Bell's telephone monopoly. I hate Bell, ill be happy to switch away from them.
Oh yeah! You're right, Marlboro
IMO it was killer in FF6
If you're into piano arrangements, i would check out the artist kLuTz on OCRemix, he made (only) 4 remix, but its worth checking out.
Also, i recommend these piano/near-piano "mood"
Noir - FF7 - Jenova for Classical Piano
Freemind+Graylightning - Crono Trigger - Tears for a Girl
Other remixes worth listening:
Jeremy Robson - FF7 - Philharmonic suite Part 1
FFMusic Dj - FF7 - String Machine (Corel Prison Remix) -> Best Trance Song on OCRemix imo
cornflex - FF7 - Fantastico Mambo Techno Disco de Chocobo
Standby - FF8 - Desperados -> Electronica, 160BPM
Ben Lewis - Metroid - Brinstar Theme
Rayza - Sonic 1 - Green Hills (Euroclub '95 mix)
They've nearly caved in a couple of times already!
:)
Do you think having a story on slashdot will help?
man -K has saved me from crawling through random forums and newsgroups on many an occasion.
Actually, we should be thankful that some ignorant people ask questions without searching, even if its as obvious as Bill Gates is rich. The question/answer will be copied into google's cache, ready to serve the next (autodidact?) user trying to figure it out by himself.
Yes, with a Mac-to-Alien interface :) (or was it PC?)
(Dont get it? Go see Independance Day)
Lets note that theres another monster (cant remember the name) I saw in FF6/7/8 (perhaps 4 too) that does a "bad breath" attack. When you see that monster, usually you have to run for your life.
Also, shiva/ifrit/Ramuh-Quezacotl/Leviathan/Alexander are Summons/GF's that apears than more than one FF.
And I dont think that "Fire" and "Fira" makes any difference.
FWIW, Alt+Space N depends that your Windows copy is english. In other words, the combo will vary with other languages.
I prefer Win+M for minimizing, even if it minimize (almost) everything.
Interfaces are functional, backgrounds are decorative.
I have to disagree here (for the interface part)
Lets take Winamp example, while we're talking about it.
In the 1.x and 2.x days, it doesnt matter what skin you are using: all the functionality wont move by a pixel.
On the other hand, with today's Winamp 3.x and 5.x, the buttons, sliders, and whatever components are placed whereever the skin creator wants it to be located, and in my book I call that decorative in some way - having to search for the "load a file" button everytime I load a new skin is somewhat a pain. And having a skin that takes half of the screen isnt really "functionnal", but rather annoying.
My two (canadian) cents.
But why use the flashlight as a weapon when you have fists, or chainsaw? :)
Then again, the people who complain about doom3 are the same people who are pissed off that IDKFA doesn't work.
:-)
I dont know for you, but IDKFA works fine for me. Look at the console after typing it
Id mod you up, but I already posted in this story elsewhere.
I put my flashlight toggle on the back button of my mouse (whatever mouse# it is), since that forward is not easily reachable (Logitech MX500. Theres a busload of buttons on that mouse, but looks like you need giant's hands to hold it correctly.) But since forward isnt quikly reachable, i put Run on it.
You don't want to get shot in the face and die instantly no matter how much health and armour you have, do you?
:-)
You didnt play Counter-Strike, didnt you?
What he said on-air.
Granted, its not CRTC to judge whats good for listeners or not, i totally agree, but they (CHOI-FM) got warned in the past about many things (see the CRTC report), and their broadcast rights got extended for two years (2002-2004) instead of seven because of complaints etc.
CHOI-FM 'doesnt seem to comply to the rules even with that warning' (from CRTC point of view), so here they are, axed.
I sound like im taking CRTC side with this message, but dont get me wrong, CHOI must stay alive, its the only good private radio station that doesnt belong to any big networks (Astral & Quebecor), and AFAIK the only radio that focuses on rock music in the eastern Quebec.
Jeff Fillion went too far, I agree.
Genex Communications knew they were playing with fire by letting Fillion fully express himself: that attracted listeners, so it was at Genex advantage to let him talk. But now they went too far and want to come back... its a bit late.
Also, i'd fire Fillion and the subject would be closed. But oh well, I dont understand governments. (Quebecer, Canadian, American, English, you name it all.)
CRTC (Canada's FCC equivalent) decided to not renew CHOI-FM's broadcasting license, because of some offensive comments, personal attacks and harassment.
This decision is made in the same week then CRTC approval for al-Jazeera broadcasting rights. Beheading, anyone?
External links:
Journal entry commenting about this
CRTC report about non-renewal
News: Thousands march to support CHOI-FM
The key is: Since there will be alot of users, compressing data is the key. Who cares if the uncompressed part is kept in memory or in /tmp ?
If you want to taste a real poutine, you have to go to Victoriaville, QC (or perhaps Drummondville, QC, but its discutable).
Poutine in Quebec city lacks in cheese freshness (and Ashton (thats a small restaurant chain in quebec city, quite popular here) fries are not well cooked, IMO), and I once saw a restaurant in Montreal where there was no cheese curds but shredded cheese, and some kind of spaghetti sauce instead of gravy. Yuck.
Try this :)