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  1. Re:BBB in Sweden on 3 Megabit Cable Modems, Anyone? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Same in Belgium, 10 MBit for 38 which must be around 40 $

    Mark

  2. Team size and location on Talk to the IBM Linux Hackers · · Score: 1

    How large is the team, and is it scattered around the world or mainly in one place? In the case that it is in different countries, how do you collaborate?
    And where do I apply :-)

    thanks,

    Mark

  3. Licence the GPL code from the developers on Abusing the GPL? · · Score: 1

    As I understand it, the GPL-ed code that your company wants to use is copyrighted by some developers. Why don't you talk to these guys and licence this code from them?

    Mark

  4. Companies using Linux for File and Print services on Large Scale Deployment of Linux for File/Print Services? · · Score: 1

    I think Cisco does this (try: http://www.google.com/search?q=linux+print+server+ cisco). They even developed an open source tool: CEPS: Cisco Enterprise Print System, written by network managers at Cisco to manage the company's network printing system (http://ceps.sourceforge.net/software.shtml)

    hope this helps.

    Mark

  5. Eat your own dogfood on Linux on the Desktop · · Score: 1

    His web page is at http://www.robval.com/linux/desktop/index.asp

    Perhaps he has to upgrade his server first to linux?

    Mark

  6. Re:software is incredibly complex... on Software Aesthetics · · Score: 1

    Aren't we are trying to reverse-engineer it (cloning, DNA sequencing, ...)

  7. Re:Shameless plug on Version Control for Documentation? · · Score: 1

    I can confirm that this is a nice product, however, if this is used with to many users, it does not work that well.

    Mark

  8. Curl is using... JSP on Curl Instead of Java or JavaScript? · · Score: 1

    http://www.curl.com/html/technology/documentation. jsp

  9. Use a Siemens M20 or equivalent on Wireless Text Messaging w/o A Phone? · · Score: 1

    The Siemens M20 is a GSM in a box, you can use your PC with a serial interface to send AT commands (like AT+SMS::message) to send an SMS. For some windows related software see:

    http://www.pswin.com/pcsengdesc.asp

    Mark

  10. Energy savings -- how much enery do you use on More Ways To Conserve Energy? · · Score: 1

    As a matter of interest, how is the slashdot crowd using/waisting enery. Can you please tell me how high your enery bill is (in MJ/kW/...), and how many rooms do you have? Just to get the picture of the different continents?

    Mark

  11. Equivalent in Belgium on Stuffing Junkmail Postage-Paid Envelopes? · · Score: 1

    Equivalent in Belgium:
    Belgisch Direct Marketing Verbond
    Dienst Consumentenzorg
    Buro & Designcenter
    Heizel Esplanade B46
    1020 Brussel
    tel: 0800/91.886 or 02/477.17.97

    Ask for the form to get on the "Robinson list"

  12. Fingerprints on Authentication Via Geographical Location? · · Score: 1

    One could use a device reading fingerprints connected to your computer/cellphone/... This would prove that it is you.

    Mark

  13. Re:Sounds cool, but... on DoCoMos Finger Phone · · Score: 1

    Advantage: nobody wants to lend your telephone and have your finger sticking in their ear.

    Mark

  14. Re:Yeah, let's be like France! on Too Much Corporate Power? · · Score: 1

    I really enjoyed my three weeks vacation. Howmany did you have?

    Mark

  15. Re:Won't work on Developing Subversive Software? · · Score: 1

    Then upload it through a prepaid mobile connection (and dispose of the card afterwards). They will get the number, but no name is connected to it.

  16. What is an operating system? on Is UNIX An OS? · · Score: 1

    An operating system has two main tasks, namely memory management and task switching. After being loaded into the computers' memory by a bootloader, the operating system controls the memory of the computer, and provides several API's for the applications. In the case of a multitasking operating system, it determines which applications should run, and in which order. Also, it handles input and output to and from attached devices (e.g. harddisk, printer, screen, ...)

    Everything else is an application, controlled by the OS.

  17. Works only on Compaq on Microsoft's IE 5.5 Flouts Industry Standards · · Score: 1
    I wish companies would stop touting incompatibility with others as a desirable feature rather than a liability. Would you buy a wrench that said "Works only on Ford"?

    Compaq has/had those screwdrivers...

  18. Re:Pasport is a bad thing on Alternatives To Microsoft Passport? · · Score: 1

    Agreed. It is a bad thing. However, it will happen. So why not create an open source alternative, and perhaps a non-profit organisation which will serve as an alternative for Passport?

  19. Re:Who will be the hero... on New, More Destructive Love Bug Variant · · Score: 1

    This will work for files that are saved to disk, but outlook will still run the .vbs file.

    Mark

  20. Re:Linux on IBM on Main Linux Distros Port To IBM's S/390 · · Score: 1

    On a S390 it is possible to run multiple operating systems at the same time, and they even can share disks. So one can imagine running OS/390 and linux at the same time. OS/390 for the existing applications, and linux for a webserver.

    Mark

  21. Re:Have to use PERL? on Sending E-mail Attachments From NT Command Line? · · Score: 1

    I have used mailto for quite some time in the past, and it has never caused me any problems. Recommended!

  22. Re:Feature bloat in Perl on What's New in Perl 5.6.0 · · Score: 1
    Nah, that's not obfuscated, this is:

    print scalar(('a'..'z')[int(rand 25)]);

    Mark

  23. Re:Formula one on Live or Memorex? · · Score: 1

    Combine that with the information advertising agencies have from every internet user (cookies et al), then in the near future they will insert viewer-specific ads.

    During the superbowl, you will see Toyota ads, while I see Coke ads, an other one will see Microsoft ads.

    Mark

  24. Adding users to Exchange on Ask Slashdot: Building a Large Email Service · · Score: 1

    Not to speak in favour of Exchange, but it is possible to add users from a .csv file fairly easily.

    Look for Import/Export in the help file.

    Mark

  25. Look on the bright side ... on Mindcraft Study Validated · · Score: 1

    We are nearly there. Just a few years ago, no-one could think that open source software would be included in testing. No one could even think that the open source movement could cause a reputable(?) company like Mindcraft to do tests again.

    Just another few years and the suits will start to appreciate the advantages of open source, stability et cetera.

    Mark