I've been dreaming of this for a while. Just think, all the config files are still text, but you have the option to configure anything using a generic curses or X-based program. Or you can still use good-old (insert your favorite text editor here).
No, the media loves to cover popular things like Republican tax cuts, purely for ratings. The media does not touch unpopular things like the first amendment getting raped with bills to ban flag burning or the FBI not needing court orders to tap phones.
I'm guessing you were once out-argued by a Libertarian, and now you hold a grudge against all of them. To suggest they are all gun-nuts is just plain ignorant. I am sure the vast majority of them hold their entire ideal to be true.
It is impractical for people to assist MS test their proprietary software if they have no say in how it is designed in the first place. This is not full peer-review, just a knock-around test. Peer review implies that you have a say in the design of the software. Do you actually think that you are going to get microsoft to *not* require IE4 or IE5 to install their web *server* (it is required, BTW).
Simply put, I don't care if you have to deal with IIS. If you want to assist them, go ahead and give your time to them (and later, your money). I choose not to help them because I get nothing in return, and microsoft contributes nothing to the open source community/philosophy. The cost (my time) far outweighs the benefit (Bill Gate's pocketbook).
Think before you speak. Do we really need to go over this again? MS sells proprietary softare. Having the net test their software only helps MS and Gate's pocketbook. This has nothing to do with "all that free and open jazz".
It's nice that the article specifically stated that the low cost was part due to Linux being free as opposed to Windows. This could be a hot seller for schools, libraries, etc.
This is an interesting argument: is it worse for the state to engage in propoganda campaigns, or for private companies to engage in propoganda campaigns? Which, ultimately, does the most harm to society?
Society ultimately does the most harm to itself by intentionally becoming ignorant to it's surroundings. Some of the current problems today are a direct result things like voter apathy. People don't even give enough of a damn to vote, let alone force elected officials to keep their promises. A result of the self-induced ignorance is the success rate of mass propaganda campaigns. Most people (in America) are convinced that there are only two worthy political parties. Any third party is just a bunch of hippie freaks or skinheads. What they refuse to see is how both the Democratic and Republican parties have completely raped the country.
I am a huge fan of the show, however I can understand the bumping of the episode to a later date. Of course, the Littleton incident was not caused by violent TV shows or the Internet, but there needs to be some level of taste in broadcasting scenes that would be a harsh reminder of real (and very recent) events. Feel free to disagree, but I think the WB was exercising their right to be tasteful rather than outright censorship.
Huh? Since when are Windows-like IDE's and GNU Emacs mutually exclusive? Some people like one, some people like the other. It's called choice. I happen to like the Visual J++ interface (great for learning the language). I would love a J++-like IDE for Linux. I find Emacs awkward to use, but I'm learning, so don't attack those who use different stuff than you.
I wonder how many of these posts are from ultra right-wing facists who are trying to build excuses for government mandated internet censorship. On a more serious note, it's probably just some spazz looking for a cheap laugh.
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my experience with Red Hat in particular is that the default install is ridiculously insecure
Then your gripe is with Redhat. Linux didn't lose, poor CGI administration lost. Linux just executed their insecure code.
I've been dreaming of this for a while. Just think, all the config files are still text, but you have the option to configure anything using a generic curses or X-based program. Or you can still use good-old (insert your favorite text editor here).
No, the media loves to cover popular things like Republican tax cuts, purely for ratings. The media does not touch unpopular things like the first amendment getting raped with bills to ban flag burning or the FBI not needing court orders to tap phones.
I'm guessing you were once out-argued by a Libertarian, and now you hold a grudge against all of them. To suggest they are all gun-nuts is just plain ignorant. I am sure the vast majority of them hold their entire ideal to be true.
What, that I enjoy MST3K and this is a favorite quote from Dr. Forrester?
It is impractical for people to assist MS test their proprietary software if they have no say in how it is designed in the first place. This is not full peer-review, just a knock-around test. Peer review implies that you have a say in the design of the software. Do you actually think that you are going to get microsoft to *not* require IE4 or IE5 to install their web *server* (it is required, BTW).
Simply put, I don't care if you have to deal with IIS. If you want to assist them, go ahead and give your time to them (and later, your money). I choose not to help them because I get nothing in return, and microsoft contributes nothing to the open source community/philosophy. The cost (my time) far outweighs the benefit (Bill Gate's pocketbook).
Think before you speak. Do we really need to go over this again? MS sells proprietary softare. Having the net test their software only helps MS and Gate's pocketbook. This has nothing to do with "all that free and open jazz".
All you are doing is allowing them to test their software using your efforts. Don't waste your time. Let them test their own crap.
From the Windows NT Workstation homepage : "Pentium or faster processor 16 MB of memory (RAM); 32 MB recommended"
So when is Greenpeace going to launch it's protest spacecraft?
Hasn't this already been discovered? I seem to recall something about spectrographic analysis showing this (and/or amino acids) on some comets.
Was there a lack of functionality in CVS that existed in MS C++, or just the lack of a pretty GUI interface?
So is DOS, yet Microsoft still depends on it.
Oh please. This is a nerd site with a heavy Linux slant, not a pure *Nix site. If you want a clue, get an account you mere AC!
It's nice that the article specifically stated that the low cost was part due to Linux being free as opposed to Windows. This could be a hot seller for schools, libraries, etc.
This is an interesting argument: is it worse for the state to engage in propoganda campaigns, or for private companies to engage in propoganda campaigns? Which, ultimately, does the most harm to society?
Society ultimately does the most harm to itself by intentionally becoming ignorant to it's surroundings. Some of the current problems today are a direct result things like voter apathy. People don't even give enough of a damn to vote, let alone force elected officials to keep their promises. A result of the self-induced ignorance is the success rate of mass propaganda campaigns. Most people (in America) are convinced that there are only two worthy political parties. Any third party is just a bunch of hippie freaks or skinheads. What they refuse to see is how both the Democratic and Republican parties have completely raped the country.
I nearly wet my pants the first time I saw this commercial.
Perhaps Microsoft will purchase the rights to name the new element for marketing purposes. How about Gatesium? Or Microsoft ActiveElement 118?
I am a huge fan of the show, however I can understand the bumping of the episode to a later date. Of course, the Littleton incident was not caused by violent TV shows or the Internet, but there needs to be some level of taste in broadcasting scenes that would be a harsh reminder of real (and very recent) events. Feel free to disagree, but I think the WB was exercising their right to be tasteful rather than outright censorship.
All you need is a foldable LCD screen, and you can have a pocket Palm Pilot that doubles as a wallet.
Huh? Since when are Windows-like IDE's and GNU Emacs mutually exclusive? Some people like one, some people like the other. It's called choice. I happen to like the Visual J++ interface (great for learning the language). I would love a J++-like IDE for Linux. I find Emacs awkward to use, but I'm learning, so don't attack those who use different stuff than you.
I wonder how many of these posts are from ultra right-wing facists who are trying to build excuses for government mandated internet censorship. On a more serious note, it's probably just some spazz looking for a cheap laugh.
Great! A score of -2 should also hide the subject line.
Can we have a Complete Moron score category or something similar? Some posts are a bit off-topic, but this is outright stupidity.
You filtered Katz's columns, not articles about Katz. Yes, Rob Malda's purpose in life is to annoy you. Quick, call the FBI!!!