It seems to me that is what ESR et all are pitching to companies: Let your user base fix bugs and help you with the development. Depending on the licensing, that's not a bad thing. But from the stories I've read about the Apple announcement, it seemed that it was their main goal to siphon off developers to help them fix their bugs. I certainly hope they modify the license to address some of these concerns.
What I wish Apple would also do is release the code (if it's still around) and the specs for all their M68K platforms (or even Newton). The hardware is all obsolete, so it's not like it would hurt sales of their new stuff. But it would certainly help the Linux m68K team. I like my SE/30 running debian and I would certainly like a version of Linux that would work on a Powerbook Duo.
I still have a libc 5 RH 4.x system and it seems to work ok for me. I just downloaded all the source and compiled it in the order that was given on the web page.
I must odd. I always get the tarballs and compile. Other than extracting stuff from a redhat source rpm, I haven't used rpm since the first time I installed linux on the machine.
I have a SMP motherboard in my computer and I was just waiting for the prices of PIIs to drop before replacing my Celeron. However, if I can get a Celeron 370 to slot 1 converter that has the SMP mod, I will go that route instead.
This machine will be used to run Linux about 90% of the time. However, for the few times that I need to boot into Win95, would it matter that I have an extra processor? I know it won't use it, but I don't want it to screw things up either.
Does anyone have experience running Win95 on such a machine? Thanks.
I used to work there, and it was something cooler than ERDAS. The pay wasn't great, but it has some neat projects to work on. Too bad the wife doesn't view cool projects & hardware as an important part of work. =(
What part of SD is known as Silicon Prairie? Is this a term that someone made up since I moved from there in '95? I know Gateway was located in N. Sioux City, but calling that Silicon Prairie sounds kinda lame to me. I'd rather be working here.
I don't mind the cold, either. It's not as bad as people seem to think. What I think is really funny is seeing people in the South practically wearing parkas in the winter when it's maybe 30-32 degrees F. That's about the time I zip up my windbreaker.
I have an eye condition that causes me not to have true depth perception (but it does give me an 180 deg field of vision). Because of this, I get bad headaches and nauseated when watching/playing 3d games.
I'm downloading Gnome 1.0 now. What exactly did you use for compiler flags for the Pentium opts?. I'm still using gcc 2.7 (kinda hesitant to make the jump to egcs or anything else). I suppose I could just use what's used for the kernel.
I've never had any problems either accessing their web site (although I prefer the text only version...the other one has too many images) or in their customer service. I will buy from them again and will recommend others to do so if that's where they can find the best price.
Given that SGI has press releases saying that they are going to support Linux, something like this is needed for their new Intel machines.
This is a very positive development and I hope there is a driver available for my Matrox G200 in the future. I've been meaning to go through my OpenGL books, this will help inspire me to actually get Mesa and start working on some 3D stuff (haven't used gl in years).
The college that I went to was about 10 miles from a Stategic Air Command base (they even invited junior & senior engineering students for tours of the planes and simulators...I got to sit in a B-1B). A friend of mine used to be in the AF and knew some of the technicians at the base. On of them got a speeding ticket on the way to work (speed trap near the base entrance). Later, while working on one of the planes, he discovered that he could see the cop that gave him the ticket. So he decided to test the piece of electronic warfare units he was fixing to fry every piece of electronics in that police cruiser. =)
My friend also said they would often use the radar units that were in the shop to warm up coffee and lunch.
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I think it had the ability to be used as a computer monitor. I also thought the different display modes for letterbox movies and the ability to show two channels side by side were interesting.
This article was the first time that I had read that RMS had developed a disability that made it painful to type. I know that a condition that prevented me from typing on my computer would drive me crazy. This makes me want to look into getting some sort of ergonomic keyboard.
Anyone know what he uses now? Voice recognition software?
That will make me want to go out and buy a Motorola product right now!
Land mines may be nasty, but they are supposed to be. I'm sure guarding the N/S Korean border would require a lot more personnel and equipment without them. I'm all for military technology that helps defend our troops. May Lady Di rot in Hell. =P
I'd much rather have my taxes helping the OSS community than going to Microsoft. I would also like it that the agency in charge of defending my country is using stable, efficient OSes on their computers.
Would it be bad if the Mafia used Linux? Is it bad if a porn site uses Linux? I don't know if Linus, Alan, or any of the other people involved really care. With respect to Linux, all I care about is that the people involved are working towards the goal of making the best OS possible.
If Slashdot can't make a difference, then why did the guy who had the original complaint thank the people here who sent him email?
Having the story on slashdot exposed it to an audience who probably wouldn't read the original site on a day to day basis. I'm sure that many linux users have the same concerns that Mac users have when it comes to "Windows Only" internet access.
BTW, I do make a real difference in someone's life. It's called being employed and supporting my family. Besides, hacking is a lot of fun.
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It seems to me that is what ESR et all are pitching to companies: Let your user base fix bugs and help you with the development. Depending on the licensing, that's not a bad thing. But from the stories I've read about the Apple announcement, it seemed that it was their main goal to siphon off developers to help them fix their bugs. I certainly hope they modify the license to address some of these concerns.
What I wish Apple would also do is release the code (if it's still around) and the specs for all their M68K platforms (or even Newton). The hardware is all obsolete, so it's not like it would hurt sales of their new stuff. But it would certainly help the Linux m68K team. I like my SE/30 running debian and I would certainly like a version of Linux that would work on a Powerbook Duo.
What part of gnome in particular?
I still have a libc 5 RH 4.x system and it seems to work ok for me. I just downloaded all the source and compiled it in the order that was given on the web page.
I must odd. I always get the tarballs and compile. Other than extracting stuff from a redhat source rpm, I haven't used rpm since the first time I installed linux on the machine.
I have a SMP motherboard in my computer and I was just waiting for the prices of PIIs to drop before replacing my Celeron. However, if I can get a Celeron 370 to slot 1 converter that has the SMP mod, I will go that route instead.
This machine will be used to run Linux about 90% of the time. However, for the few times that I need to boot into Win95, would it matter that I have an extra processor? I know it won't use it, but I don't want it to screw things up either.
Does anyone have experience running Win95 on such a machine? Thanks.
I used to work there, and it was something cooler than ERDAS. The pay wasn't great, but it has some neat projects to work on. Too bad the wife doesn't view cool projects & hardware as an important part of work. =(
What part of SD is known as Silicon Prairie? Is this a term that someone made up since I moved from there in '95? I know Gateway was located in N. Sioux City, but calling that Silicon Prairie sounds kinda lame to me. I'd rather be working here.
I don't mind the cold, either. It's not as bad as people seem to think. What I think is really funny is seeing people in the South practically wearing parkas in the winter when it's maybe 30-32 degrees F. That's about the time I zip up my windbreaker.
I have an eye condition that causes me not to have true depth perception (but it does give me an 180 deg field of vision). Because of this, I get bad headaches and nauseated when watching/playing 3d games.
I'm downloading Gnome 1.0 now. What exactly did you use for compiler flags for the Pentium opts?. I'm still using gcc 2.7 (kinda hesitant to make the jump to egcs or anything else). I suppose I could just use what's used for the kernel.
I have no problem getting rid of murderers or any other violent thug. Everyday should be fry day.
I've never had any problems either accessing their web site (although I prefer the text only version...the other one has too many images) or in their customer service. I will buy from them again and will recommend others to do so if that's where they can find the best price.
Yes there was. That person fabricated a water jacket from a copper sheet.
Given that SGI has press releases saying that they are going to support Linux, something like this is needed for their new Intel machines.
This is a very positive development and I hope there is a driver available for my Matrox G200 in the future. I've been meaning to go through my OpenGL books, this will help inspire me to actually get Mesa and start working on some 3D stuff (haven't used gl in years).
The college that I went to was about 10 miles from a Stategic Air Command base (they even invited junior & senior engineering students for tours of the planes and simulators...I got to sit in a B-1B). A friend of mine used to be in the AF and knew some of the technicians at the base. On of them got a speeding ticket on the way to work (speed trap near the base entrance). Later, while working on one of the planes, he discovered that he could see the cop that gave him the ticket. So he decided to test the piece of electronic warfare units he was fixing to fry every piece of electronics in that police cruiser. =)
My friend also said they would often use the radar units that were in the shop to warm up coffee and lunch.
I think it had the ability to be used as a computer monitor. I also thought the different display modes for letterbox movies and the ability to show two channels side by side were interesting.
This article was the first time that I had read that RMS had developed a disability that made it painful to type. I know that a condition that prevented me from typing on my computer would drive me crazy. This makes me want to look into getting some sort of ergonomic keyboard.
Anyone know what he uses now? Voice recognition software?
That will make me want to go out and buy a Motorola product right now!
Land mines may be nasty, but they are supposed to be. I'm sure guarding the N/S Korean border would require a lot more personnel and equipment without them. I'm all for military technology that helps defend our troops. May Lady Di rot in Hell. =P
I'd much rather have my taxes helping the OSS community than going to Microsoft. I would also like it that the agency in charge of defending my country is using stable, efficient OSes on their computers.
Would it be bad if the Mafia used Linux? Is it bad if a porn site uses Linux? I don't know if Linus, Alan, or any of the other people involved really care. With respect to Linux, all I care about is that the people involved are working towards the goal of making the best OS possible.
If Slashdot can't make a difference, then why did the guy who had the original complaint thank the people here who sent him email?
Having the story on slashdot exposed it to an audience who probably wouldn't read the original site on a day to day basis. I'm sure that many linux users have the same concerns that Mac users have when it comes to "Windows Only" internet access.
BTW, I do make a real difference in someone's life. It's called being employed and supporting my family. Besides, hacking is a lot of fun.
I don't know about you, but I haven't been a college sophmore in about 10 years.