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I don't quite understand your rant.
It seems you believe religion is a way to brainwash people, and that is bad. Then you refer to people using religion as (my words) "an excuse"....
As a Christian I'm obviously biased on the first count -- I don't feel religion is a means to brainwash anyone. I came to "believe" in my early 20's and never looked back. Moreso now than anytime in my life I respect the power of God and his control over all of us. For me, it's not a "religion" so much as a "relationship."
I'm basically imperfect and sinful... but because of my relationship I have a very real sense of when I mess up... screw up... or otherwise do "wrong." [Perhaps] I also see things differently than some. I don't worry about the buildings, the loss of money, the evildoers. I see the loss of life and pray that every one of those killed are right with God. It's OVER for them, and they don't have another chance to get right. Just look at the rubble, the paperwork, the wreckage -- in the end the only thing that matters is our mortality, the relationships with those around us and our relationship with God.
On to another point -- religion is not an excuse. It shouldn't be... if you ask me, it can't be. I don't believe God makes me do anything. I have choices. I can choose to abbreviate the Bible to fit my needs or twist "religion" to accomodate my motives. But if I do so, I have done wrong.
You don't need to be religious to do wrong. Right?
Unfortunately religion is a topic that brings out the worst feelings from both sides of the coin. I respect people's choice to abstain from religion. I prefer, however, that people cling to a personal relationship with God.
Try your favorite local private school. I have a relationship with mine... with a little history, so they're more willing to let me do it, my way.:-)
The final push to let me teach came from some of the parents whose kids I've tutored... remember in a private school the parents have a bigger voice because they're paying the bigger dollars.
In any case... it is sad that it's not easier to volunteer. I guess the school districts are playing CYA and the willing volunteers get left with a bad taste.
Shame - if I taught highschool, I'd love to run a skunkworks computer lab. Have students pursue donations of parts from around town and see what they can do with them. Have them research the various parts, choose the best configurations and, of course, build Linux/BSD boxen from them. Wouldn't take long to build a lab - imagine, a *nix lab in a highschool maintained by student volunteers who learn something new every time they crack open a case.
Yes! I agree. That's a great idea.
Where I work I'm allowed to take time off to teach at a nearby private school. I've a relationship with them already having given them some computer donations already. I've offered to teach two classes: one on computer building and another on basic administration.
The holdup? They're not keen on the use of Linux or BSD.... why? I guess they like spending $150/computer on Windows licences. Humm..
Anyhow, with the recent fanfare Linux has received and with the encouragement of several parents the school has decided to let me teach this. A good thing, too.
Just wanted to say that your message inspired me to have the students pick and research parts and configure them.
Anyone care to comment on the 3ware parts? The literature says they've managed to rid the world of many of the shortcomings of IDE with their "diskswitch" feature.
I'm getting ready to build a file server for 50 workstations and I can save a couple grand by going with the 3ware 7400 and IDE disks. Not to mention the MB/$ ratio.
I want a power strip that doesn't have an exposed power switch. You know what I mean -- the switch that points up towards your foot, begging to be stepped on, switching off your entire system.
Try this option from APC. Has 8 outlets -- three are intended for those larger power bricks.
The power button is hidden nicely behind a plastic cover.
I don't like an OS that claims to be able to do everything, such as Red Hats Linux distro is doing. To me that shows a lack of focus.
[scratches head]
I'm not sure I agree.. on either account. RHL is not trying to do "everything" but it is try to do a great many things. I suspect mostly because they have money to burn and a business model to keep afloat. And, IMHO - RHL does make a great desktop Linux dist and includes plenty to run any kind of server you desire.
However, I don't think RHL does it any better than other distributions... that's for sure. And, security-wise RHL leaves something to be desired.
As for your analogy -- that's a stretch. Comparing NT to Linux/BSD in that fashion makes more sense than Linux vs. BSD... but only because NT really should be left in the dirt!!:-)
It's ONE house. You didn't mention how much power they're selling back... nor did you mention how much they use. Did they mention how much that great house cost? Probably not in my price range....
I can run my whole house on solar power if I use lower-consumption devices. But that means no second fridge for cold drinks or spare freezer for my juicy bacon-wrapped filet's. I might even have to return my shiny new 36" Wega. That won't happen....:-)
Let's try implementing things like solar, wind, geothermal, and tidal power on a large scale before we conclude nuclear fission is environmentally friendly.
Let's take a look:
Wind power -- been done in Tehachapi and Palm Springs (both California). They're ugly, loud, and need wind, use up LOTS of land... did I mention ugly and loud? There's no hiding those wind-powered generators behind trees.:-)
Solar power -- these plants tend to be big, ugly, and use up lots of land. Forget photo-voltaic for now... it takes more power to produce the cells than they produce in a year, not to mention the lack of efficiency -- they're up to, what - 17% now?
Tidal power -- well if there were another way to destroy our beaches any faster than a Tidal Power plant.... then I'd love to hear about it.
Geothermal -- Try convincing the environmentalists (or anyone) it's okay to plug Ol' Faithful to keep their Christmas lights on!:-)
So with the above choices, we can destroy more natural habitat to produce less power. Where do I sign up?
In all seriousness... I consider myself more "environmental" than not. I'd rather see lower power consumption than new Nuclear plants, BUT I'd rather see a single Nuclear plant than several "alternative" power plants ugly-fying the landscape.
It should answer most questions. It's liable to cost upwards of $10,000 (probably more like $15,000) to purchase all the hardware and software to take your LDs and transfer them to DVDs.
Laserdisc players are not gone yet -- maybe it's cheaper to get a couple backup players and forget the transfers?
The Pioneer DVL-919 is an excellent combo player.... streets for ~$1,000.
I once was sent to a customer to fix a number of things, one of which was some obscure NT backup software which wouldn't backup. I didn't even have any practical experience of NT at the time. By a process of elmination I discovered the the cause of the fault and fixed it in around 10 minutes - the customer had had the problem for months.
Please don't take this offensively, but I think you're lying. Any Slashdotter could tell you fixing NT requires at least a reboot -- there's 10 minutes right there. If you go through "process of elimination" that's more reboots.
There was a bit of sarcasm lost in the typing. If you've ever used win2k on a system with "only" 64MB you'd know what I mean. One bloated office app (read: WORD) takes care of 64MB quickly. Use Visio with 64MB?? Forget it. Go back to 98.
TFC dropped by 10fps from 98se to 2k. This is w/ a TNT2 card.... I really can't complain about win2k -- it's a marvel how well it runs.:-)
You're not kidding... the CPUs in this article were released within the past few months. MONTHS!!! Many vendors are still selling "lesser" systems as mid-range workstations.
The author, John Lombardo, is the one who put together Share The Net... one of the first linux-based routers to have a Windows-based floppy-disk distribution builder.
Although this might be a bit offtopic relative to the question, I've secured software for the nonprofit I work for.
Gifts In Kind, Inc has a good program that includes computers and office supplies. There's a yearly membership fee of no more than $250, and you can secure computers and software for nominal "administration fees." For example... if you like Novell and have someone with a CNE# to help you install, Netware 5.1 with all the licenses you need for $30. Need Bordermanager? $30. Groupwise? $30. They offer Microsoft software too. Windows 98 licenses are $20 each (max 10). The list goes on... and even includes discounted training! Check the website for details.
Another good source for nonprofits, education, churches, etc... is Consistent Computer Bargains. They have a really complete listing of software and hardware available at decent savings, and is a good place to learn about special licensing programs are available, such as Microsofts eOpen.
It should answer some questions. It IS possible to do it all with a decent PC and DVD-R burner. Total cost for hardware plus software? Prolly $15K. Maybe less if you shop around or get by with a lesser PC.
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I don't quite understand your rant.
It seems you believe religion is a way to brainwash people, and that is bad. Then you refer to people using religion as (my words) "an excuse"....
As a Christian I'm obviously biased on the first count -- I don't feel religion is a means to brainwash anyone. I came to "believe" in my early 20's and never looked back. Moreso now than anytime in my life I respect the power of God and his control over all of us. For me, it's not a "religion" so much as a "relationship."
I'm basically imperfect and sinful... but because of my relationship I have a very real sense of when I mess up... screw up... or otherwise do "wrong." [Perhaps] I also see things differently than some. I don't worry about the buildings, the loss of money, the evildoers. I see the loss of life and pray that every one of those killed are right with God. It's OVER for them, and they don't have another chance to get right. Just look at the rubble, the paperwork, the wreckage -- in the end the only thing that matters is our mortality, the relationships with those around us and our relationship with God.
On to another point -- religion is not an excuse. It shouldn't be... if you ask me, it can't be. I don't believe God makes me do anything. I have choices. I can choose to abbreviate the Bible to fit my needs or twist "religion" to accomodate my motives. But if I do so, I have done wrong.
You don't need to be religious to do wrong. Right?
Unfortunately religion is a topic that brings out the worst feelings from both sides of the coin. I respect people's choice to abstain from religion. I prefer, however, that people cling to a personal relationship with God.
-sid
Try your favorite local private school. I have a relationship with mine... with a little history, so they're more willing to let me do it, my way.
The final push to let me teach came from some of the parents whose kids I've tutored... remember in a private school the parents have a bigger voice because they're paying the bigger dollars.
In any case... it is sad that it's not easier to volunteer. I guess the school districts are playing CYA and the willing volunteers get left with a bad taste.
-sid
Yes! I agree. That's a great idea.
Where I work I'm allowed to take time off to teach at a nearby private school. I've a relationship with them already having given them some computer donations already. I've offered to teach two classes: one on computer building and another on basic administration.
The holdup? They're not keen on the use of Linux or BSD.... why? I guess they like spending $150/computer on Windows licences. Humm..
Anyhow, with the recent fanfare Linux has received and with the encouragement of several parents the school has decided to let me teach this. A good thing, too.
Just wanted to say that your message inspired me to have the students pick and research parts and configure them.
Hands-on is the key.
-sid
Anyone care to comment on the 3ware parts? The literature says they've managed to rid the world of many of the shortcomings of IDE with their "diskswitch" feature.
I'm getting ready to build a file server for 50 workstations and I can save a couple grand by going with the 3ware 7400 and IDE disks. Not to mention the MB/$ ratio.
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Does anyone else see the irony in this?
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Maybe they should benchmark their DB system.
;-)
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5000 people at $40k each is $200,000 per year
Erm, do you mean $200,000,000 per year?
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Is there some way for MRTG to distinguish internet traffic from Client/Server traffic?
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Try this option from APC. Has 8 outlets -- three are intended for those larger power bricks.
The power button is hidden nicely behind a plastic cover.
-sid
I don't like an OS that claims to be able to do everything, such as Red Hats Linux distro is doing. To me that shows a lack of focus.
:-)
[scratches head]
I'm not sure I agree.. on either account. RHL is not trying to do "everything" but it is try to do a great many things. I suspect mostly because they have money to burn and a business model to keep afloat. And, IMHO - RHL does make a great desktop Linux dist and includes plenty to run any kind of server you desire.
However, I don't think RHL does it any better than other distributions... that's for sure. And, security-wise RHL leaves something to be desired.
As for your analogy -- that's a stretch. Comparing NT to Linux/BSD in that fashion makes more sense than Linux vs. BSD... but only because NT really should be left in the dirt!!
-sid
Just a thought...
$20,000 in panels. Say the ROI is 10 years? That means I'm saving $167/mo?
If I invest the $20K and get a 10% return for 10 years I'd have over $51,000.
That's a spread of $258 per month! So unless price of power skyrockets (and it might) I'm way ahead of the game by draining the grid.
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Hallucination? No. Realistic? NO.
:-)
It's ONE house. You didn't mention how much power they're selling back... nor did you mention how much they use . Did they mention how much that great house cost? Probably not in my price range....
I can run my whole house on solar power if I use lower-consumption devices. But that means no second fridge for cold drinks or spare freezer for my juicy bacon-wrapped filet's. I might even have to return my shiny new 36" Wega. That won't happen....
-sid
Let's try implementing things like solar, wind, geothermal, and tidal power on a large scale before we conclude nuclear fission is environmentally friendly.
:-)
:-)
Let's take a look:
Wind power -- been done in Tehachapi and Palm Springs (both California). They're ugly, loud, and need wind, use up LOTS of land... did I mention ugly and loud? There's no hiding those wind-powered generators behind trees.
Solar power -- these plants tend to be big, ugly, and use up lots of land. Forget photo-voltaic for now... it takes more power to produce the cells than they produce in a year, not to mention the lack of efficiency -- they're up to, what - 17% now?
Tidal power -- well if there were another way to destroy our beaches any faster than a Tidal Power plant.... then I'd love to hear about it.
Geothermal -- Try convincing the environmentalists (or anyone) it's okay to plug Ol' Faithful to keep their Christmas lights on!
So with the above choices, we can destroy more natural habitat to produce less power. Where do I sign up?
In all seriousness... I consider myself more "environmental" than not. I'd rather see lower power consumption than new Nuclear plants, BUT I'd rather see a single Nuclear plant than several "alternative" power plants ugly-fying the landscape.
-sid
Check out this website... and especially the FAQ section...
It should answer most questions. It's liable to cost upwards of $10,000 (probably more like $15,000) to purchase all the hardware and software to take your LDs and transfer them to DVDs.
Laserdisc players are not gone yet -- maybe it's cheaper to get a couple backup players and forget the transfers?
The Pioneer DVL-919 is an excellent combo player.... streets for ~$1,000.
-sid
Please don't take this offensively, but I think you're lying. Any Slashdotter could tell you fixing NT requires at least a reboot -- there's 10 minutes right there. If you go through "process of elimination" that's more reboots.
:-)
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Ohh.
:-)
Sorry.... I made the same mistake the others did. Forgive me? Please?
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This post was given a +5 "Informative"???
This is hardly even insightful. Why not ask "What if the lochness monster finds the cable and bites it apart?"
Why would anyone pull 15,000km of wire and leave only a foot of slack at each end?
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Just enough?
There was a bit of sarcasm lost in the typing. If you've ever used win2k on a system with "only" 64MB you'd know what I mean. One bloated office app (read: WORD) takes care of 64MB quickly. Use Visio with 64MB?? Forget it. Go back to 98.
TFC dropped by 10fps from 98se to 2k. This is w/ a TNT2 card.... I really can't complain about win2k -- it's a marvel how well it runs.
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Anyone know of a site for video cards of REAL low end pcs?
eBaY
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Mine's a bit better as PII450 w/128MB. It's just enough to run Windows 2000. And I'm only getting ~50 fps (1024x768) on TFC these days....
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You're not kidding... the CPUs in this article were released within the past few months. MONTHS!!! Many vendors are still selling "lesser" systems as mid-range workstations.
-sid
Good to know about c0wz.com... since the linuxrouter site seems to be dead. Sharethenet is extremely easy to set up with the Windows disk.
But as you stated.... the manual install is a bit tough.
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The author, John Lombardo, is the one who put together Share The Net... one of the first linux-based routers to have a Windows-based floppy-disk distribution builder.
-sid
Although this might be a bit offtopic relative to the question, I've secured software for the nonprofit I work for.
Gifts In Kind, Inc has a good program that includes computers and office supplies. There's a yearly membership fee of no more than $250, and you can secure computers and software for nominal "administration fees." For example... if you like Novell and have someone with a CNE# to help you install, Netware 5.1 with all the licenses you need for $30. Need Bordermanager? $30. Groupwise? $30. They offer Microsoft software too. Windows 98 licenses are $20 each (max 10). The list goes on... and even includes discounted training! Check the website for details.
Another good source for nonprofits, education, churches, etc... is Consistent Computer Bargains. They have a really complete listing of software and hardware available at decent savings, and is a good place to learn about special licensing programs are available, such as Microsofts eOpen.
-sid
Check out this website:
It should answer some questions. It IS possible to do it all with a decent PC and DVD-R burner. Total cost for hardware plus software? Prolly $15K. Maybe less if you shop around or get by with a lesser PC.
Good luck!
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