No, I haven't. I think Linux has a loooong way to go as a desktop OS. The word from LinuxWorld was "It's not quite there yet.." which means that other people feel the same way.
Mac OS X just works. It has applications that I need to get along. I like having some games. I like having stuff like iSync & iTunes. Yes, I know there's Linux apps, but I like how everything works *together* and isn't an ugly kludge. See, at work, I need to get *work* done.. I don't have time to futz around with Xconfig.
I have never ever felt guilty about using Mac OS X instead of Linux on my Apple hardware. Linux goes on the *x86* hardware anyway.
So, if they can't monitor you, then you're *obviously* doing something WRONG.
I got laid off from a contract recently because of this. "You made an SSH connection to an outside machine" they said. Well, yeah, I checked my mail with Pine. I never signed anything saying that I couldn't do this, it merely because an arbitrary policy designed to get rid of anybody that might threaten the dominance of "management."
They're talking about the Ultra 5. A bit pedantic, maybe, but the two are definately different machines.
The Ultra 5 units could use IDE drives but i/o bandwidth was restricted. A SCSI drive performed a lot better.
Did they really even *check* eBay first? I wonder, because they said Ultra 5s go between $200 - $300. I'm looking at one right now for $65 (Buy It Now price, too!) They can easily be found for under $100.
O'Reilly has done a pretty good job with "The Missing Manual" books in the past, so I'd expect this one to be informative as well. There are often small changes from version to version that are nice to have documented.
At the very least they make great gifts for family members that have recently purchased a new Mac or for people that want to upgrade to 10.3.:-)
Both of those are.cf files that you drop in/etc/mail/spamassassin - it'll read any.cf file in the directory its local.cf lies. Also check that URL for "popcorn," "backhair," and "weeds" - more rulesets. All of these rulesets are updated frequently and they're very effective. Don't forget to collect your spam (especially the ones that slipped through) and run sa-learn on it too.
I would also suggest enabling the Spamcop bl test in SA - as long as you donate to Spamcop.;)
Overall, this has been a *very* effective solution for us.
..and it doesn't work. I get entire poems and even got half of "The Wizard of Oz" in a spam one time.
SpamAssassin (up to date, with a few addons) catches every single one of them.
The only spam that has gotten through in the past 2 weeks was a spam where the spammer forgot to include the actual spam *content* - it was a blank email.
Heh, for all we know, he got it in the mail and said "Ugh, another stupid AOL disc" and pitched it into the trash can where some dumpster diver scored it.
On another note, now that it's been an "inside copy" that got out, can the MPAA please quit running the anti-piracy ads before movies? And can they drop that stupid proposed law banning "video recording devices" in theatres?
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It's the loud SCA SCSI drives in the Sparc 5's.
:P
*THOSE* are the noisemakers here.
No, I haven't.
I think Linux has a loooong way to go as a desktop OS. The word from LinuxWorld was "It's not quite there yet.." which means that other people feel the same way.
Mac OS X just works. It has applications that I need to get along. I like having some games. I like having stuff like iSync & iTunes. Yes, I know there's Linux apps, but I like how everything works *together* and isn't an ugly kludge. See, at work, I need to get *work* done.. I don't have time to futz around with Xconfig.
I have never ever felt guilty about using Mac OS X instead of Linux on my Apple hardware.
Linux goes on the *x86* hardware anyway.
What a silly article.
When I was at NASA, machines were often assigned lastname.site.nasa.gov
So, Bob Smith at the Ames Research Center would be bsmith.arc.nasa.gov
You're right, the USPTO is on crack, and the government has been using that scheme for a long time..
Look, Wayne and Garth still drive around in one, but I don't recall the Red Vines dispenser as being factory equipment. Hrm.
I still see a few AMC Eagles around here - the jacked up 4x4 station wagon model.
Some of these older cars are still running and quite well at that. It's just a pain to find parts that don't come from Pick N' Pull...
How many "Build your own PVR!" articles have we seen in the past few months?
The SAME ANSWERS come up:
* "Why? Tivo is affordable"
* "MythTV!"
* "TV sucks!"
* "ATI All-In-Wonder!"
* other sourceforge suggestion...
So, if they can't monitor you, then you're *obviously* doing something WRONG.
I got laid off from a contract recently because of this. "You made an SSH connection to an outside machine" they said. Well, yeah, I checked my mail with Pine. I never signed anything saying that I couldn't do this, it merely because an arbitrary policy designed to get rid of anybody that might threaten the dominance of "management."
It was really lame.
Just an idiot. :P
:P
You *can* get OS X to run on older machines with XPostFacto. It's kind of an ugly hack, but it does work.
Why they wouldn't just spend the $300 for a b&w G3, I dunno..
Of COURSE an 8600/300 with 64mb RAM would struggle.. it'd struggle if it was just running 8.6 on it. RAM is cheap. Go buy some.
Marathon Computing makes several rack products - turns your plain ol' G3/G4 tower into a rack unit. Pretty neat, sturdy, and not overly expensive.
Sparc 5 = Sun Sparcstation 5
They're talking about the Ultra 5. A bit pedantic, maybe, but the two are definately different machines.
The Ultra 5 units could use IDE drives but i/o bandwidth was restricted. A SCSI drive performed a lot better.
Did they really even *check* eBay first? I wonder, because they said Ultra 5s go between $200 - $300. I'm looking at one right now for $65 (Buy It Now price, too!) They can easily be found for under $100.
O'Reilly has done a pretty good job with "The Missing Manual" books in the past, so I'd expect this one to be informative as well.
:-)
There are often small changes from version to version that are nice to have documented.
At the very least they make great gifts for family members that have recently purchased a new Mac or for people that want to upgrade to 10.3.
Sounds like a great idea. Pack a bunch of people up and ship them to Mars.
:D
I doubt there'd be any shortage of volunteers. Just imagine all of the little tinfoil hats marching towards the spacecraft...
Hey, if you shell over $699, they damn well better give you some sort of support. :)
Or, you could give Gentoo a shot. Even SuSE is still a viable option.
Looking at their website & stock charts, it likes like SCO has failed to produce a whole lotta anything at all to begin with. :)
Heh. Imagine if they made that into a contest - "You can play the part of the stormtrooper that whacks Jar Jar Binks!"
;)
It'd be *huge*
It was the sound of millions of Star Wars fans yelling "Can we FINALLY see Jar Jar DIE? Please!?" :P
Sure! I didn't have the URL handy when I was posting. :)
.cf files that you drop in /etc/mail/spamassassin - it'll read any .cf file in the directory its local.cf lies. Also check that URL for "popcorn," "backhair," and "weeds" - more rulesets. All of these rulesets are updated frequently and they're very effective.
;)
First off, make sure you're at 2.61.
Second, grab "BigEvil" and "Tripwire" from here
Both of those are
Don't forget to collect your spam (especially the ones that slipped through) and run sa-learn on it too.
I would also suggest enabling the Spamcop bl test in SA - as long as you donate to Spamcop.
Overall, this has been a *very* effective solution for us.
..and it doesn't work. I get entire poems and even got half of "The Wizard of Oz" in a spam one time.
SpamAssassin (up to date, with a few addons) catches every single one of them.
The only spam that has gotten through in the past 2 weeks was a spam where the spammer forgot to include the actual spam *content* - it was a blank email.
Heh, for all we know, he got it in the mail and said "Ugh, another stupid AOL disc" and pitched it into the trash can where some dumpster diver scored it.
On another note, now that it's been an "inside copy" that got out, can the MPAA please quit running the anti-piracy ads before movies? And can they drop that stupid proposed law banning "video recording devices" in theatres?
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Already did. You're next, penguin boy.
Love, Darl
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This appears to be the same David Fester that popped up a few months ago and spewed forth the same sort of garbage.
iTunes, the iPod, and the iTunes Music Store are popular because Apple has delivered stuff people want in a way that pleases them.
It's pretty simple.
There's no nead to be a dickhead. Name calling is childish.
It does seem a bit strange that a company who applauds the new law as "a step forward" would turn around and basically say "it's not working yet."
MX Logic also sells anti-spam solutions. It's in the ir best interest that CAN-SPAM *not* work. They can sell more anti-spam products that way.
1|08|04
MX Logic Finds Nearly 100 Percent of Spam Not Compliant with New CAN-SPAM Law
12|16|03
MX Logic Applauds National Anti-Spam Law
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Ok, they applaud the CAN-SPAM act but then turn around and realize that it was a bad idea less than a month later. Heh.
The buggy as hell Bionicle video games come to mind too. And Lego Racer. I wonder if they're going to stop making that kind of stuff too.
I doubt they'd stop making Bionicles because they're quite popular here, but they're certainly not what the article made sound like a "core product."
Isn't this just more dick wagging with China? I thought they announced plans to set up shop on the moon recently..
The Electoral College did, remember?
Obviously not.