People have commented on OS X's "gumdrop" window controls, which look cute and friendly, but few seem to notice they're arranged like a traffic light, which is intuitive for most people. Red, yellow, and green circles--red closes the window, yellow minimizes, and green zooms.
How is that intuitive? They are completely *UNINTUITIVE* because colors don't actually translate into physical cues.
Or are you suggesting that when I see a yellow light, it means I should minimize my car?
Traffic lights typically mean "go, prepare to stop, stop" - telling you what to do, rather than you telling them what to do. If people were to use them like traffic lights, they would only use the window when the green button was bright, then quickly prepare to stop (say, by saving their work) when the yellow button was bright, and not using the app when the red button was bright.
A linux _distribution_ is (or was, at some point) 95% GNU software and 5% kernel. If you were the man behind that 95%, wouldn't you want to be credited for the part you did? RMS never wanted to rename the kernel, he wanted to rename distributions.
It is, however, not quite right.
It *was* 95% GNU software and 5% kernel, but now it's more like 50% GNU software, 45% X/KDE/Mozilla, and 5% kernel. Why does RMS not insist that everybody call it "Mozilla/[KDE/]X.org/GNU/Linux"? If he were truly the man of integrity that many people think he is, he would cede credit to the other people who bring together a functional modern desktop OS.
Of course any realist would see that insisting it be called "Mozilla/[KDE/]X.org/GNU/Linux" would just drive everybody batty, and as more and more apps/layers are added, it would just become unweildy (if "Mozilla/[KDE/]X.org/GNU/Linux" isn't already.)
Seems to me RMS made a similar comment about the original BSD license, no?
Use IE7 The Script, perhaps, instead of waiting for IE7 The Browser.
Last time I checked, you couldn't use ie7's PNGAlpha hack on images if there was a link involved (ie., using a PNG as a background in a div, all of the links inside that div stop working.) For me, at least, this was a showstopper.
What they want is for it to render properly in IE, but not in any other browser - they lusers will think "hey, this renders fine in IE, the other browsers must be broken"
If they make it unusable, the users might think that the site is broken, and go elsewhere.
I wrote a Roxen module some time ago that could be used for this, without maintaining any server-side state info.. it was intended for a pay-per-view site (no, not *that* kind of pay-per-view:o)... they wanted a way to email file links to customers, without having to maintain a user database, and without requiring users to log on to download content. (but if customer bought item A, they would be prevented from accessing item B.)
It basically hashes the URL and all arguments with a secret, which was appended to the URL as a checksum; if you want to expire the link, you simply include an argument called 'expires', which was a timestamp for the link to expire. If the customer changed the expiry or the URL, the checksum became invalid.
Hmm.. maybe I should have applied for a patent on that.../me ducks:o)
this to me is the least offensive method of combatting piracy
Yes, until you get your new bill from your ISP, which includes an extra $50.00 per month so that they can afford to comply with the law.
See, I'm pretty sure that the MPAA won't be paying the ISP to implement this technology, to purchase the additional equipment to use it, and to maintain it.
SCO complained to the magistrate that they needed complete unfettered access to ALL versions of AIX and DYNIX.
No, actually, that was a year ago. They *GOT* access to all versions, and still found nothing.
So they said they want not only access to all versions of AIX and DYNIX, but to every revision of every file that was ever checked into IBM's revision control system as part of AIX, as well as every programmers note and all design documentation, even if such things were never implemented.
He's going to say something about how the licensing cost in these countries is really not that much, and that they'll save money in the long run with a lower TCO.
Or that the MS licenses are driving down the cost of hardware, which makes the computers cheaper.
Remember monkey-boy already came up with this one.
Telus's attempts at spam control remind me of the keystone cops. They hinder people who know what they're doing, and do *nothing* to stop spam.
Telus has had its netblocks (including the ones their mailservers are on) blacklisted many, many times - and their respons has been to simply ask for removal, without actually fixing the problem. When their mail servers got blacklisted by Spamcop, their response went something like "well, we're a large ISP, so you should remove the block."
here is an example of Telus stupidity in action. I've received the *exact same* response from them
They don't give out static IP addresses (even though they claim they do), instead forcing their customers to use DHCP for their mailservers (yes - even when the customers *PAY* for a static IP address) - and when the addresses change, the customers frequently find themselves in various blacklists.
If you think that Telus is responsible, you should do a google groups search for them in news.admin.net-abuse.email
As a longtime slackware user, and someone who has dabbled with FreeBSD, I sure hope you're kidding about this.
The *LAST* thing we need is instructions like this:
"If you have versions 4.2 or less do X, if you have version >4.2 do Y, otherwise do Z"
Seriously, there were once instructions like this in the FreeBSD handbook (for building a kernel, as a matter of fact). It got fixed after I complained about it, but please, please, PLEASE have someone whose first language is English proofread it for you.
which is quite a bit bigger then the Slackware Book
First, what you really mean is that it's bigger than the Slackware book, and second the size of something has absolutely no bearing on the quality of the writing.
The last thing we need is a bunch of docs written by people with Zero-Wing syndrome - all you'll do is convince people to go elsewhere.
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Maybe it's being sponsored by Samuel L. Jackson?
People have commented on OS X's "gumdrop" window controls, which look cute and friendly, but few seem to notice they're arranged like a traffic light, which is intuitive for most people. Red, yellow, and green circles--red closes the window, yellow minimizes, and green zooms.
How is that intuitive? They are completely *UNINTUITIVE* because colors don't actually translate into physical cues.
Or are you suggesting that when I see a yellow light, it means I should minimize my car?
Traffic lights typically mean "go, prepare to stop, stop" - telling you what to do, rather than you telling them what to do. If people were to use them like traffic lights, they would only use the window when the green button was bright, then quickly prepare to stop (say, by saving their work) when the yellow button was bright, and not using the app when the red button was bright.
I guess treating someone like a criminal will surely make them a good citizen.
Soo.. you're saying that we should stop prosecuting crimes, and abolish the criminal judicial system entirely, right?
A linux _distribution_ is (or was, at some point) 95% GNU software and 5% kernel. If you were the man behind that 95%, wouldn't you want to be credited for the part you did? RMS never wanted to rename the kernel, he wanted to rename distributions.
It is, however, not quite right.
It *was* 95% GNU software and 5% kernel, but now it's more like 50% GNU software, 45% X/KDE/Mozilla, and 5% kernel. Why does RMS not insist that everybody call it "Mozilla/[KDE/]X.org/GNU/Linux"? If he were truly the man of integrity that many people think he is, he would cede credit to the other people who bring together a functional modern desktop OS.
Of course any realist would see that insisting it be called "Mozilla/[KDE/]X.org/GNU/Linux" would just drive everybody batty, and as more and more apps/layers are added, it would just become unweildy (if "Mozilla/[KDE/]X.org/GNU/Linux" isn't already.)
Seems to me RMS made a similar comment about the original BSD license, no?
Use IE7 The Script, perhaps, instead of waiting for IE7 The Browser.
Last time I checked, you couldn't use ie7's PNGAlpha hack on images if there was a link involved (ie., using a PNG as a background in a div, all of the links inside that div stop working.) For me, at least, this was a showstopper.
An sha1 crack likely means that they found a way to make tampered data still hash to a desired value
Or that they found a (fast/non-brute-force) method to translate any given hash into an 'unhashed' value.
3.) To all the folks who complain that Windows is hard to protect against malware: you're clueless.
Here's how you keep your network safe:
1. Install and properly configure a firewall.
1a. Maybe install a web proxy server that blocks access to spyware/malware sites.
2. Create an AD domain
Unless you're claiming that my mother could do *ANY* of these things, let alone all of them.
No - that might drive users away.
What they want is for it to render properly in IE, but not in any other browser - they lusers will think "hey, this renders fine in IE, the other browsers must be broken"
If they make it unusable, the users might think that the site is broken, and go elsewhere.
Lol, go ask any retailer why they should care if their shrink is only 4%. They'll punch you in the mouth
The thing is that this *isn't* shrink.
If you asked them why they should care that 4% of people won't buy something from them, what will they say?
I wrote a Roxen module some time ago that could be used for this, without maintaining any server-side state info.. it was intended for a pay-per-view site (no, not *that* kind of pay-per-view :o)... they wanted a way to email file links to customers, without having to maintain a user database, and without requiring users to log on to download content. (but if customer bought item A, they would be prevented from accessing item B.)
/me ducks :o)
It basically hashes the URL and all arguments with a secret, which was appended to the URL as a checksum; if you want to expire the link, you simply include an argument called 'expires', which was a timestamp for the link to expire. If the customer changed the expiry or the URL, the checksum became invalid.
Hmm.. maybe I should have applied for a patent on that...
There are two possible reasons they're doing this:
1) to maximize their advertising, they want people to go in through the front page.
2) they're trying to stop screen-scraping aggregators
Blocking based on the Referer: header would be effective if their goal was #1, but pretty much useless if their goal is #2.
this to me is the least offensive method of combatting piracy
Yes, until you get your new bill from your ISP, which includes an extra $50.00 per month so that they can afford to comply with the law.
See, I'm pretty sure that the MPAA won't be paying the ISP to implement this technology, to purchase the additional equipment to use it, and to maintain it.
SCO complained to the magistrate that they needed complete unfettered access to ALL versions of AIX and DYNIX.
No, actually, that was a year ago. They *GOT* access to all versions, and still found nothing.
So they said they want not only access to all versions of AIX and DYNIX, but to every revision of every file that was ever checked into IBM's revision control system as part of AIX, as well as every programmers note and all design documentation, even if such things were never implemented.
But no more disturbing than This entry for the Linux logo competition.
apparently you've never seen a show called Batman
He's going to say something about how the licensing cost in these countries is really not that much, and that they'll save money in the long run with a lower TCO.
Or that the MS licenses are driving down the cost of hardware, which makes the computers cheaper.
Remember monkey-boy already came up with this one.
Of course not - everybody knows that if you unplug the cat-5 cable all the data spills out!
Certainly SPAM sells products and services otherwise we wouldn't be inundated with it.
Lisa: "That's specious reasoning, by that logic, I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away."
Homer: "Really? How does it work?"
Lisa: "It doesn't! It's just a stupid rock! But you don't see any tigers around, do you?"
Homer: "I would like to buy your rock."
------------
So, how many rocks can I put you down for?
Very strong civil liberties
You mean like the right for gays to marry the person they love?
You crack me up sometimes.
Telus's attempts at spam control remind me of the keystone cops. They hinder people who know what they're doing, and do *nothing* to stop spam.
Telus has had its netblocks (including the ones their mailservers are on) blacklisted many, many times - and their respons has been to simply ask for removal, without actually fixing the problem. When their mail servers got blacklisted by Spamcop, their response went something like "well, we're a large ISP, so you should remove the block."
here is an example of Telus stupidity in action. I've received the *exact same* response from them
They don't give out static IP addresses (even though they claim they do), instead forcing their customers to use DHCP for their mailservers (yes - even when the customers *PAY* for a static IP address) - and when the addresses change, the customers frequently find themselves in various blacklists.
If you think that Telus is responsible, you should do a google groups search for them in news.admin.net-abuse.email
the goal is to replicate the FreeBSD Handbook
As a longtime slackware user, and someone who has dabbled with FreeBSD, I sure hope you're kidding about this.
The *LAST* thing we need is instructions like this:
"If you have versions 4.2 or less do X, if you have version >4.2 do Y, otherwise do Z"
Seriously, there were once instructions like this in the FreeBSD handbook (for building a kernel, as a matter of fact). It got fixed after I complained about it, but please, please, PLEASE have someone whose first language is English proofread it for you.
which is quite a bit bigger then the Slackware Book
First, what you really mean is that it's bigger than the Slackware book, and second the size of something has absolutely no bearing on the quality of the writing.
The last thing we need is a bunch of docs written by people with Zero-Wing syndrome - all you'll do is convince people to go elsewhere.
The moment you need [...] pam you're screwed
This statement is true even without Slackware.
I think you've seen Terminator 3 too many times.
(The books were very good, but the movies were better, in my opinion.)
I'm sure there are millions who agree, and just as many millions who disagree though.
How about both (or neither)
I couldn't make my way through the books, they were just too damn dull.. but the movies were better - at least they were watchable.
Legend of Bagger Vance was a far better movie than the book was.
If that's true, considering what a stinker that movie was, I can't possibly imagine how bad the book would have been.