I have been using Linux exclusively since 1998, when installing Linux on a PC was an adventure.
My first distro was Redhat 6.1 which I bought at the local BestBuy--on 3.5" floppies. Getting various bits of hardware was tricky (anybody remember the ZipDrive?), and the dialup connection I had in those days was iffy, but I got everything to work with the help of a guy at my ISP who was a Linux geek. I had trouble downloading and installing updates because I had difficulties with the CLI incantations. Then I tried Mandrake 8.0, this time on CD on a different machine. Still had trouble with urpmi, but the installation was much easier than on earlier machines.
Finally, I switched to Ubuntu 6.06 and switched from dialup to DSL, and I have stayed with it ever since. I currently have Ubuntu 17.04 on an HP notebook.
The only solution to moving more users onto the Linux desktop is for we users to proselytize! I give out Ubuntu on usb keys as birthday and holiday gifts, and provide support whenever needed.
Linux forever, down with M$!!!
I have DishNetwork, and the signal craps out during rain or snow. Thankfully, I still have a 'rabbit ears' antenna that works fairly well. But in the old days of analog TV, if the signal wavered, I got a little snow. But with today's digital signals the picture stutters, tears and gets all sorts of weird effects! Give me an analog signal anytime!
I am an unreformed 1960's liberal hippie lefty, and I agree. Advertising prescription drugs to the public is idiotic, and only encourages hypochondriacs.
I use Adblock + with Firefox. I have used it since it became available, and I will continue to use it.
We are constantly assaulted by hucksters in all the media, electronic and print.
ENOUGH! NO MORE!
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. . .And I'll be damned if I'll pay extra to CBS' streaming service to watch it!
I have been using Linux exclusively since 1998, when installing Linux on a PC was an adventure. My first distro was Redhat 6.1 which I bought at the local BestBuy--on 3.5" floppies. Getting various bits of hardware was tricky (anybody remember the ZipDrive?), and the dialup connection I had in those days was iffy, but I got everything to work with the help of a guy at my ISP who was a Linux geek. I had trouble downloading and installing updates because I had difficulties with the CLI incantations. Then I tried Mandrake 8.0, this time on CD on a different machine. Still had trouble with urpmi, but the installation was much easier than on earlier machines. Finally, I switched to Ubuntu 6.06 and switched from dialup to DSL, and I have stayed with it ever since. I currently have Ubuntu 17.04 on an HP notebook. The only solution to moving more users onto the Linux desktop is for we users to proselytize! I give out Ubuntu on usb keys as birthday and holiday gifts, and provide support whenever needed. Linux forever, down with M$!!!
No, Donald Trump is the most openly corrupt government official in the the federal government. Mr. Pai is only following in Trump's footsteps.
I have DishNetwork, and the signal craps out during rain or snow. Thankfully, I still have a 'rabbit ears' antenna that works fairly well. But in the old days of analog TV, if the signal wavered, I got a little snow. But with today's digital signals the picture stutters, tears and gets all sorts of weird effects! Give me an analog signal anytime!
I am an unreformed 1960's liberal hippie lefty, and I agree. Advertising prescription drugs to the public is idiotic, and only encourages hypochondriacs.
I use Adblock + with Firefox. I have used it since it became available, and I will continue to use it. We are constantly assaulted by hucksters in all the media, electronic and print. ENOUGH! NO MORE!
. . .Try and stop us!
. . .Somebody's off their meds!!!
Just right-click on the toolbar, hit "customize" and remove the damned pocket--they can't force you to use it!