>a company which GAVE AWAY those version of the operating systems to a lot of people
They got the os and and the apps for free. So giving it away isn't a big deal.
> for finally discontinuing support on something that OTHERS CAN SUPPORT because they have access to the source code
Which is pretty ironic. If others can support it, why can't RedHat? Patches they get would mostly originate from that same community. And for free, mind you.
>Red Hat aren't making any (comparable) money off of RH6/7/8.
And this is suppose to make this action ok?
If they aren't making any money off of it, whos responsiblity is this, mine or theirs?
Is this an issue about taking care of the customers or is it about how much money I can make?
Couldn't have MS said "we have used up all the money from Win98 sales. Sorry we can't continue support"? Would you have then defended MS using your same arguments?
I said the functionality of those IMs. What good is it when you are talking to someone and they want to send a file or open a web cam (MSN) and you can't do it?
>I even manage to run the latest games,... (With WineX of course),
Thats great that you can do it, but how is the performance running on top of an emulator
>Most of my latest "tech toys" work too!
Was it as easy as if I did it in Windows? Would the company have supported you on Linux? Could the average home user have done the same thing?
>Okay, but I've uber optimised my system, because I'm Linux savi,
Its not that you've optimised your system, its that you are willing to spend the time and effort to get things running or have accepted its limitations. I don't see this as beeing acceptable for the home desktop.
And considering that its not an end-user functionality it would be an easier job (end-user would only complain about false-positives, not false-negatives).
Also consider that Adobe would be one of the biggest installation of this product, they would have alot of "pull" with the developers for changes.
Most likely they got a manual and a software library from the group that developed it. They just need to make the calls.
If the group that provided the software complains, then really the PS team just needs to point out that the calls to their library is done as they were told.
In terms of performance testing, they should have it automated. Just run through various pictures and see how much time it adds and if there were any false positives. Pretty easy to do it automated and you have access to the low level source code. If you want a human to do it, outsource it to India.
The anti-counterfeiting part of the application was not developed by Adobe.
From the article: The anti-counterfeit software in Photoshop CS was developed by the Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group, an organization established by the governors of the G-10 central banks to promote the use of anti-counterfeit devices in the computer industry....
The inner workings of the counterfeit deterrence system are so secret that not even Adobe is privy to them. The Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group provides the software as a black box without revealing its precise inner workings, Connor said.
>Biometrics are used under the presumption that an employer will cheat when being clocked in and out.
Because some of them will. Do you think that companies want to spend money on timetracking devices like this because they like to see profits go out the window?
>here is no reason for McDonalds to not use the hand/fingerprint data in some other way, if they wanted to
1. Employeement laws are on the provincial level. 2. Usually on the application form they ask you if you have a criminal record for the past X years. If not, they can just add it. 3. Usually on the application form they say that any information on there, except for social security number, might be used to do a background check. If not, they can just add it. 4. They have your name, bank info, address. I think that would be enough to track your history.
As you say, hiking boots are heavier and made for support to carry big loads on rough and unstable surfaces. Comfort comes because they can handle those situations.
Try a good pair of running/walking shoes. They are lighter and can focus solely on comfort/breathability.
Being light adds alot to how you feel overall.
1 lb of weight on your feet is similar to carrying 5 lb of weight on your back. That goes a long way for confort.
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>a company which GAVE AWAY those version of the operating systems to a lot of people
They got the os and and the apps for free. So giving it away isn't a big deal.
> for finally discontinuing support on something that OTHERS CAN SUPPORT because they have access to the source code
Which is pretty ironic. If others can support it, why can't RedHat? Patches they get would mostly originate from that same community. And for free, mind you.
>Red Hat aren't making any (comparable) money off of RH6/7/8.
And this is suppose to make this action ok?
If they aren't making any money off of it, whos responsiblity is this, mine or theirs?
Is this an issue about taking care of the customers or is it about how much money I can make?
Couldn't have MS said "we have used up all the money from Win98 sales. Sorry we can't continue support"? Would you have then defended MS using your same arguments?
>With the Evil RedHat people Dropping support in only 2 years
Redhat 9 was released in April 2003. Dropped in April 2004.
Thats 1 year of support.
>Why should anyone be surprised?
Because its a stark contrast between what MS just did. They extended support for Windows 98 until 2006.
RedHat 7 came out in 2000. Redhat 8 came out in 2002.
Win98 will not be end of line June 2006.
>but "serious gaming" is rather vague... i'm perfectly happy with americas army and several other unreal and quake games :)
What I mean is that lan parties can have people walk in with Linux only installed and they feel confortable being able to play any game.
>i'm at the kdm login screen in 3 seconds from pressing the power button
That sounds great. Any links on how to do this?
>All the major IM's are now supported.
... (With WineX of course),
I said the functionality of those IMs. What good is it when you are talking to someone and they want to send a file or open a web cam (MSN) and you can't do it?
>I even manage to run the latest games,
Thats great that you can do it, but how is the performance running on top of an emulator
>Most of my latest "tech toys" work too!
Was it as easy as if I did it in Windows? Would the company have supported you on Linux? Could the average home user have done the same thing?
>Okay, but I've uber optimised my system, because I'm Linux savi,
Its not that you've optimised your system, its that you are willing to spend the time and effort to get things running or have accepted its limitations. I don't see this as beeing acceptable for the home desktop.
...another claim that Linux is closer to ruling the desktop.
And no, I don't start drooling just because its Linus that says it.
Linux is still missing full functionality from all IM protocals, serious gaming support, fast boot times and out of the box for the latest tech toys.
>More games than ever
Really? Like what?
And couldn't you say the same thing about XP?
> Sometime in the 1960s Americans lost their enthusiasm for science and futuristic things.
Really?
Skylab? Space Shuttle? Voyager? Hubble? The Internet? Pathfinder?
And thats just the major stuff American has done in space exploration.
Never forget:
Pr0n expands to fill all available space.
Actually I have.
Its a mixed bag.
And considering that its not an end-user functionality it would be an easier job (end-user would only complain about false-positives, not false-negatives).
Also consider that Adobe would be one of the biggest installation of this product, they would have alot of "pull" with the developers for changes.
>There were good reasons for creating what seem like God awful languages ((((Lisp/Scheme?))))
My brain refuses to believe that there is any good reason for LISP to exist.
... until they go for licenses in south east Asia and eastern Europe.
>For that software project / product to continue, it must not only generate profit, but enough of a profit to be worth continuing.
Lots of Linux distributions have companies behind them. Profit-loving companies.
Look at Mandrake's financial situation as an example of how it could potentailly kill a distribution.
Now a specific distribution != Linux but for the vast majority of home AND business users (see RedHat Enterprise distribution and support) it is.
Lots of things that propelled Linux (installers, heavy duty applications, drivers) were supported/helped by profit-loving companies.
(You know its going to happen)
>Who is really going to answer 'I sit unwashed in a darkened room masturbating and hitting refresh entirely too often.'
I bet if this was on a slashdot poll this option would the overwheming winner.
>That type of testing and integration is costly.
Is it?
Most likely they got a manual and a software library from the group that developed it. They just need to make the calls.
If the group that provided the software complains, then really the PS team just needs to point out that the calls to their library is done as they were told.
In terms of performance testing, they should have it automated. Just run through various pictures and see how much time it adds and if there were any false positives. Pretty easy to do it automated and you have access to the low level source code. If you want a human to do it, outsource it to India.
The anti-counterfeiting part of the application was not developed by Adobe.
...
From the article:
The anti-counterfeit software in Photoshop CS was developed by the Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group, an organization established by the governors of the G-10 central banks to promote the use of anti-counterfeit devices in the computer industry.
The inner workings of the counterfeit deterrence system are so secret that not even Adobe is privy to them. The Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group provides the software as a black box without revealing its precise inner workings, Connor said.
>Biometrics are used under the presumption that an employer will cheat when being clocked in and out.
Because some of them will. Do you think that companies want to spend money on timetracking devices like this because they like to see profits go out the window?
>here is no reason for McDonalds to not use the hand/fingerprint data in some other way, if they wanted to
1. Employeement laws are on the provincial level.
2. Usually on the application form they ask you if you have a criminal record for the past X years. If not, they can just add it.
3. Usually on the application form they say that any information on there, except for social security number, might be used to do a background check. If not, they can just add it.
4. They have your name, bank info, address. I think that would be enough to track your history.
>It's great news for the US economy,
Yes it is. But its the rate that its falling at thats the issue. Its fallen too fast for those people who hold Treasuries and will act accordingly.
>Local laptop repair shop said they wouldn't replace the bezel without replacing the LCD, which isn't acceptable.
Why isn't this acceptable?
If its due to cost, what did you expect from a laptop? How much do you think that piece of plastic is going to cost you?
I have to agree with this post.
Recently I bought a cheap pair of arch support insoles and it made a big difference when walking.
This weekend I didn't wear them and I could feel the difference.
Before you buy a new pair of shoes, try an insole.
> I ONLY wear hiking boots in the summer
Try wearing walking/running shoes.
As you say, hiking boots are heavier and made for support to carry big loads on rough and unstable surfaces. Comfort comes because they can handle those situations.
Try a good pair of running/walking shoes. They are lighter and can focus solely on comfort/breathability.
Being light adds alot to how you feel overall.
1 lb of weight on your feet is similar to carrying 5 lb of weight on your back. That goes a long way for confort.