Sounds a lot like those software packages that put the EULA on the CD.. "By Opening this package, You agree to abide by the EULA contained in 'EULA.TXT' On the CD" ISTR that IBM did that for a bit.
Let's also consider that he's focusing on Linux's penetration in the server market. Anyone who's ever run a non-windows server knows that a headless box needs no GUI:). IMHO, that's one of NT's biggest weaknesses and always has been. the fact that you instantly allocate 30MB (in earlier versions) to 100MB (more recently) of your RAM to run a GUI that will never see the light of day. On a low-end server, those are precious megabytes that could be far better used running a few extra processes (such as httpd).
I know I'm just asking for flames here, but Linux is not ready for primetime as a desktop OS for your average user. To support my net habit, I support around a thousand users at a major Unix workstation distributor, about a 50/50 mix of NT and Sun boxes. The Sun boxes are running Citrix MetaFrame/Terminal Server. So, effectively, 99% of our users are running some form of NT. They have a hard enough time figuring out how to use that GUI. Linux has some wonderful GUI interfaces. However, using it as a workstation client will only increase the load on the already overburdened support staff in most major corporations.
Linux, however, is marvelous at running day-to-day server tasks. Once we iron out the wrinkles in the kernel on boxes with lots of processors, and get HA capability, Linux will see some bigtime action.
Let's be a little more mature about this. Quit acting like a bunch of 10-year-olds.
Just what exactly is it about e-mail that makes that kind of language and verbal abuse legitimate, when it wouldn't be in a regular letter? Let's grow up, people. It's stuff like this that is only furthering our bad image amongs the unconverted masses.
Here's my personal take on the dish services. I'm currently a Dish Network (Echostar) subscriber.
In selecting Dish, I looked at the various offerings from both of the major K-band providers... At the time I got mine (about a year ago), DSS/USSB was considerably more expensive for the channel lineup I wanted. Eventually, prices ended up being similar on both sides of the fence, and I've concluded that DSS is the best bet if you're after pay-per-view and sports, and Dish has a far better regular channel lineup.
On the technology front, I think Dish has the upper hand here. They design all their equipment in-house (Tho JVC has been making receivers for them lately). Their most recent offerings have been an AC-3 capable receiver (they have 1 or 2 pay-per-view channels that broadcast in Dolby Digital), a receiver that has a built-in 8.5GB hard drive (digital recording software will be available in the next few months, it's currently offered as a "gaming" system), and I hear they will also be offering WebTV directly over the dish at some point. JVC also has a Digital VHS recorder that records the bitstream directly off the feed (you're stuck to 2 hours per tape, tho). All receivers have a built-in (but currently unused) "high-speed data port" (I think it's an expansion slot).
Also, they recently demonstrated HBO broadcasting over HDTV on the network, so it appears they're HDTV-ready (combined with a $400 HDTV card for the PC -- these are currently available, I'm told -- this gives you a very nice upgrade path)
Equipment-wise, I'd get at LEAST their 4000 series (it has the ability to control your VCR), but if you've got money to splurge on gear, go for the best one they have:) The system is fairly straightforward to install, especially for anyone used to hacking Linux boxen for a living:)
Add to that that they're launching 2 more satellites this year, and I think Echostar really has their act together on the technology side, and they offer a killer channel lineup (Including Sci-fi on channel 122). The downside is the lack of local channels, but that's more of a legislation issue rather than a technical one, and you can get them on a second dish. Alternately, you can get the major network flagship stations off the east or west coasts, if your off-air signals are inadequate (they have to send a tech out now to measure field strength, used to be you could just tell them local reception sucked and they'd give 'em to ya, but not anymore), I think that's the result of a court case last winter sometime -- I was no longer able to get the networks when I made a service change.
And to top all that off, their customer service is quite good, and they do have someone to answer the phone during geek hours (3 am), and you can even order a system over the phone (though your loval A/V dealer will probably have better prices)
This is a tax-free, stock-only deal. Also, the $400M price tag also included spinner.com. How much NullSoft got is anybody's guess. But I sure wouldn't mind sitting on a large heap of AOL stock, or any stock, for that matter.
Live from the IRC launch party, this looks REALLY nice, guys, kickass work on the design, and kudos to the admins for putting together a cluster that didn't crack under the load. I've been browsing it ever since it went live, and nothing noticeably lagged for this particular modem user. More kudos for putting together some content, too. Now all we need is a picture of the machines, and the switch (is it smoking yet?)
Most of you guys seem to be completely oblivious to the point that these are NOT primarily intended for multi-dwelling use. Outside walls have insulation that will baffle most of the sound coming out the back. If you look at these in detail, it is clear these are designed for single-dwelling, NEW construction.. Retrofitting involves ripping up a whole lot of sheetrock, and putting up new walls.
You people just don't get it, do you?
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I'm not against gun control per se, but rather stupid reactionary laws to try and act as a scapegoat for something.
In the US, we have a constitutionally guaranteed right to bear arms. And there are situations where you lose some of those rights (particularly if you're a felon). I am strongly in favour of educated gun ownership and use. (if you don't know what you're doing, don't buy a damned gun, these things kill people) - luckily, the really stupid ones manage to autodarwinate themselves, making the world a safer place for democracy.
The vast majority of gun owners in the US are very vell-educated on the care, feeding, and handling of a firearm. and that makes the world a safer place. If you restrict them too much, the ones who really don't care about the legality of them (the criminals) will be armed to the teeth, while the rest of us are unarmed and defenseless in our homes. That's not a pretty picture. And that can be achieved very well with a rifle or a shotgun. You don't need a semi-automatic assault weapon to defend your home (if you can't hit the guy with the first shot, you're screwed anyway), and I don't think they need to be as common as they are. That's why gun control in Canada works. It's designed to let law-abiding citizens (such as hunters, of which there are many in Canada) own the tools they need, and keep the really nasty ones away from everybody.
You people just don't get it, do you?
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What on earth makes you think that someone is not going to commit murder because the *guns* are illegal. The intent to commit the murder is a pretty good indication the perpetrator really doesn't give a damn what's legal or not. "Oh, gee, I'm gonna have to call off my murder, because this gun I have is illegal". What a crock of hooey. You mention that this never happens in the UK or Canada, where gun control laws are considerably stricter. I say check your facts.
Canada, 1989A gunman, armed with an AK-47 (which is a prohibited weapon in Canada) walks into the University of Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique (U de M's Engineering school), and shoots 14 women.
Scotland, 1997 Not sure of the exact details of this one, but Tony Blair was speaking about it on television last night.
The fact of the matter is, this happens everywhere. Gun control isn't going to change it. Effective parenting is the solution, and that's still not a foolproof method. There's nothing that can prevent these things from happening. We as humans are inherently violent.
And don't presume to think I'm detached from this whole ordeal. it happened about 10 miles from where I live.
SuSE has an X server for the SiS chipset (integrated sound/video/PCI controller/bread slicer/toaster). I'm not sure about sound support, but I believe it's SB compatible. This is the chip that Asus uses on their NLX boards as an alternative to the Intel PCISet chips.
Um, I don't know about you, but when it's cold out, I usually have the heat in my car cranked well above the freezing point. As for theft, it's removable, just like any other removable stereo. Take it with you! show it off!
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DDNS has been a part of the OS/2 tcp/ip suite for quite some time.
Um. No.
No, that was a rumour then. Slashdot did, in fact, report it. This is far more concrete.
FWIW, Sun is standardized on Applix internally. I wonder if that's going to change.
According to the daily X-10 spam you sign up for when ordering the firecracker kit, it uses a plugin for RealJukebox that hooks into your remote.
personally, I think dedicating a box in your stereo rack with a Big-Ass Hard Drive(tm) and lirc is a better way to go.
Sounds a lot like those software packages that put the EULA on the CD.. "By Opening this package, You agree to abide by the EULA contained in 'EULA.TXT' On the CD" ISTR that IBM did that for a bit.
Let's also consider that he's focusing on Linux's penetration in the server market. Anyone who's ever run a non-windows server knows that a headless box needs no GUI :). IMHO, that's one of NT's biggest weaknesses and always has been. the fact that you instantly allocate 30MB (in earlier versions) to 100MB (more recently) of your RAM to run a GUI that will never see the light of day. On a low-end server, those are precious megabytes that could be far better used running a few extra processes (such as httpd).
I know I'm just asking for flames here, but Linux is not ready for primetime as a desktop OS for your average user. To support my net habit, I support around a thousand users at a major Unix workstation distributor, about a 50/50 mix of NT and Sun boxes. The Sun boxes are running Citrix MetaFrame/Terminal Server. So, effectively, 99% of our users are running some form of NT. They have a hard enough time figuring out how to use that GUI. Linux has some wonderful GUI interfaces. However, using it as a workstation client will only increase the load on the already overburdened support staff in most major corporations.
Linux, however, is marvelous at running day-to-day server tasks. Once we iron out the wrinkles in the kernel on boxes with lots of processors, and get HA capability, Linux will see some bigtime action.
did someone say billiards? I know a good local pub...
A bank in texas rolled 3 of these out a few months ago.
Umm... I haven't seen any changes around here... You must be on the *other* slashdot...
Let's be a little more mature about this. Quit acting like a bunch of 10-year-olds.
Just what exactly is it about e-mail that makes that kind of language and verbal abuse legitimate, when it wouldn't be in a regular letter? Let's grow up, people. It's stuff like this that is only furthering our bad image amongs the unconverted masses.
Sounds like Cold Fusion with bad sinus congestion... Is this a deliberate take on the Code Fusion name?
Here's my personal take on the dish services. I'm currently a Dish Network (Echostar) subscriber.
:) The system is fairly straightforward to install, especially for anyone used to hacking Linux boxen for a living :)
In selecting Dish, I looked at the various offerings from both of the major K-band providers... At the time I got mine (about a year ago), DSS/USSB was considerably more expensive for the channel lineup I wanted. Eventually, prices ended up being similar on both sides of the fence, and I've concluded that DSS is the best bet if you're after pay-per-view and sports, and Dish has a far better regular channel lineup.
On the technology front, I think Dish has the upper hand here. They design all their equipment in-house (Tho JVC has been making receivers for them lately). Their most recent offerings have been an AC-3 capable receiver (they have 1 or 2 pay-per-view channels that broadcast in Dolby Digital), a receiver that has a built-in 8.5GB hard drive (digital recording software will be available in the next few months, it's currently offered as a "gaming" system), and I hear they will also be offering WebTV directly over the dish at some point. JVC also has a Digital VHS recorder that records the bitstream directly off the feed (you're stuck to 2 hours per tape, tho). All receivers have a built-in (but currently unused) "high-speed data port" (I think it's an expansion slot).
Also, they recently demonstrated HBO broadcasting over HDTV on the network, so it appears they're HDTV-ready (combined with a $400 HDTV card for the PC -- these are currently available, I'm told -- this gives you a very nice upgrade path)
Equipment-wise, I'd get at LEAST their 4000 series (it has the ability to control your VCR), but if you've got money to splurge on gear, go for the best one they have
Add to that that they're launching 2 more satellites this year, and I think Echostar really has their act together on the technology side, and they offer a killer channel lineup (Including Sci-fi on channel 122). The downside is the lack of local channels, but that's more of a legislation issue rather than a technical one, and you can get them on a second dish. Alternately, you can get the major network flagship stations off the east or west coasts, if your off-air signals are inadequate (they have to send a tech out now to measure field strength, used to be you could just tell them local reception sucked and they'd give 'em to ya, but not anymore), I think that's the result of a court case last winter sometime -- I was no longer able to get the networks when I made a service change.
And to top all that off, their customer service is quite good, and they do have someone to answer the phone during geek hours (3 am), and you can even order a system over the phone (though your loval A/V dealer will probably have better prices)
I've been quite happy with it.
This is a tax-free, stock-only deal. Also, the $400M price tag also included spinner.com. How much NullSoft got is anybody's guess. But I sure wouldn't mind sitting on a large heap of AOL stock, or any stock, for that matter.
Live from the IRC launch party, this looks REALLY nice, guys, kickass work on the design, and kudos to the admins for putting together a cluster that didn't crack under the load. I've been browsing it ever since it went live, and nothing noticeably lagged for this particular modem user. More kudos for putting together some content, too. Now all we need is a picture of the machines, and the switch (is it smoking yet?)
Most of you guys seem to be completely oblivious to the point that these are NOT primarily intended for multi-dwelling use. Outside walls have insulation that will baffle most of the sound coming out the back. If you look at these in detail, it is clear these are designed for single-dwelling, NEW construction.. Retrofitting involves ripping up a whole lot of sheetrock, and putting up new walls.
I'm not against gun control per se, but rather stupid reactionary laws to try and act as a scapegoat for something.
In the US, we have a constitutionally guaranteed right to bear arms. And there are situations where you lose some of those rights (particularly if you're a felon). I am strongly in favour of educated gun ownership and use. (if you don't know what you're doing, don't buy a damned gun, these things kill people) - luckily, the really stupid ones manage to autodarwinate themselves, making the world a safer place for democracy.
The vast majority of gun owners in the US are very vell-educated on the care, feeding, and handling of a firearm. and that makes the world a safer place. If you restrict them too much, the ones who really don't care about the legality of them (the criminals) will be armed to the teeth, while the rest of us are unarmed and defenseless in our homes. That's not a pretty picture. And that can be achieved very well with a rifle or a shotgun. You don't need a semi-automatic assault weapon to defend your home (if you can't hit the guy with the first shot, you're screwed anyway), and I don't think they need to be as common as they are. That's why gun control in Canada works. It's designed to let law-abiding citizens (such as hunters, of which there are many in Canada) own the tools they need, and keep the really nasty ones away from everybody.
What on earth makes you think that someone is not going to commit murder because the *guns* are illegal. The intent to commit the murder is a pretty good indication the perpetrator really doesn't give a damn what's legal or not. "Oh, gee, I'm gonna have to call off my murder, because this gun I have is illegal". What a crock of hooey. You mention that this never happens in the UK or Canada, where gun control laws are considerably stricter. I say check your facts.
Canada, 1989A gunman, armed with an AK-47 (which is a prohibited weapon in Canada) walks into the University of Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique (U de M's Engineering school), and shoots 14 women.
Scotland, 1997 Not sure of the exact details of this one, but Tony Blair was speaking about it on television last night.
The fact of the matter is, this happens everywhere. Gun control isn't going to change it. Effective parenting is the solution, and that's still not a foolproof method. There's nothing that can prevent these things from happening. We as humans are inherently violent.
And don't presume to think I'm detached from this whole ordeal. it happened about 10 miles from where I live.
Umm. no. :)
Think Lab. This distro comes from the fresh mountain springs of Colorado.
The government sold most of these initially for about 50 grand, as surplus.
SuSE has an X server for the SiS chipset (integrated sound/video/PCI controller/bread slicer/toaster). I'm not sure about sound support, but I believe it's SB compatible. This is the chip that Asus uses on their NLX boards as an alternative to the Intel PCISet chips.
Um, I don't know about you, but when it's cold out, I usually have the heat in my car cranked well above the freezing point. As for theft, it's removable, just like any other removable stereo.
Take it with you! show it off!
It was recently reported on the lego-robotics list that the Mindstorms set is available at eToys for around 200 bucks.
Well, the obvious solution here is to zip the file. Then it's no longer music, but compressed data.
Yup. I unboxed 150 TP770's. Each and every one of them had the sticker.