Says in the article that for driver compatibility, he had to use a specific red-hat kernel.
That's adaptec for you. sodding bastards. I unfortunately bought a 1210SA from them and I've regretted it ever since.
Why, yes, it does come with an outdated kernel driver, and no way to recompile the driver for new kernels because they've kept it purposely closed source.
Probably because most of the raid work is being done in software anyway, and they just don't want people to find out how badly written their buggy drivers really are.
Me? Bitter? nah. I *like* my linux box stuck in the fricken stone age.
Great, so every person that wants to do that has to sign the SDK, and develop their own software -- because it's against the contract to share.
This isn't about cost. It's about libre - freedom to examine, modify, share. Stop thinking with your wallet, and think with your imagination. (hey, i like that.. I think I'm going to use that in my sig.. BRB..)
Ok.
Not understanding the point of the argument (or even the SDK,) is a poor way to argue against that point.
And personally, if I was using software today that I knew was going to be revoked soon, I'd be looking for an alternative -- Or hardware, for that matter, which is why my Adaptec 1210SA controller sits unused; because I can't use the hw-raid portion of it under linux. It's also why i'm running gentoo on my ultrasparc. The software on there isn't going to magically disappear or become unusable.
I'd hate to pick on these companies but I will because it's so easy and obvious.
How about anti-virus software, such as Nortons?
How about TurboTax, 'round about March every year?
How about any time-locked software? I'm sure you can name a couple programs that you have to 'renew' every year or two.
Sure, corporate-wise, how about Microsoft XP-SP2?
How about Oracle, when you add another CPU to your stack, or even just swap from a non-HT to HT-enabled processor?
How much did you pay to be able to sync your cell-phone to name-your-application? I'll bet it wasn't the same software you used for your previous cell-phone, or the one before that. If only the cell-company didn't force you to upgrade your phone every time you changed companies/service-areas/etc...
You no longer have the rights to use the software in your posession at this moment in the manner to which you wish to use it. You can only use the software in the manner to which the developers intended, and to which the licenses allow you. Oh, and the marketing folks have reserved the right to change your license at any time, which means that your right to use the software __in your posession__ can be revoked at any time. Without even notifying you.
___THIS___ is what RMS is fighting against.
Does it really take so much brain power to discern this? Do you really think that non-libre software has __your__ interests in mind when they force an 'upgrade' ?? Say, how about a new Nikon camera? Oh, wait, you can't use the white balance information unless you purchase more software from Nikon, and only from Nikon. You can't use your shiny new Photoshop application. This is not freedom. This is restriction.
RMS fights against restrictions. He does not fight against the dollar.
Because they've just recompiled everything and shipped the new stuff. But because it can't be dynamically loaded or unloaded, there's a reboot.
But under linux, I can (if I *really* had the uptime requirement) backport the driver to my existing kernel and just compile a new module. Presumably the developers took care of that for me, and it's just Make and modprobe. No reboot required.
And the reason the 'kernel' is smaller is because it's not a full-fledged kernel. It's a micro-kernel. Homework?
You keep your single choice to yourself and let those who want and enjoy the freedom to create their own distributions do it. That's how innovations come about, you know.
Wait a sec... you're bill gates, aren't you? It was the no friends in the world that gave it away. Sorry, Bill, this ain't gonna be like Windows where it's your way or the hiway.
My grandmother made a mean fruitcake: Bake fruitcakes in September/October Wrap fruitcake in cheesecloth soaked in rum for 3 weeks, occasionally re-moistening the cloth. Re-soak cheesecloth with dark rum for 3 weeks. Re-soak cheesecloth with 151-proof rum for 4 weeks.
Yeah. Mean.
Oh, and she made these great little cookies that were soaked with Yukon Jack, and lightly flavoured with anise. My sister and I would be drunk after 3 or four of these cookies. mmmm..
Eh, even then, you're probably still just a tourist - one that arrived earlier.
But which earlier?
There were multiple waves of 'immigrant' north americans, wiping out, or being wiped out by the previous homesteaders.
Who was first? Who cares? Unless you're in it for scientific or political gain, there's really no point in trying to make a distinction.
I'm a 3rd generation Alaskan. But there's very few records, so I can't really look earlier than that and see where my 'forebears' were from. As far as anybody could tell, they're from here, too. Does that make me a 'native'?
Problem with this technique, and it's addressed by the bash script up above, is that any time you have a token break between symbols encoded in the filename, your loop breaks because it can't parse the filename correctly.
In other words, spaces in a filename kill this simple loop.
You talk alot on your blog about your experiences, not only in your personal life, but also your professional life.
Now with two books under your belt, has anyone ever pitched the idea of writing a 'Acting in Hollywood for Dummies'?
Basically what to expect in the process of agenting, casting calls, marketing yourself, how to deal with rejection, overcoming fears, etc.
I think with your writing style, this would be a fun book to read, and accessible to non-actors who would be interested in what the 'real' Hollywood life was about.
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And what is up with this huge fascination with the 'all-white-meat' bird?
Gag me with a spoon! Everybody knows that the dark meat is tastier. Who cares if it's got more fat in it -- fat is flavour, after all.
Sheesh. If i -wanted- all-white-meat, I'd eat caucasian.
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A Beowulf cluster?
Well, there's already been the comparison that 1 Cell processor is equivilant to 1 percent of your brain power.
So a cluster of 100 or more should be equivalent to a human brain, according to them.
I'll believe it when I see it.
Hmm. Depends on your level of supported. For my card, i can see individual drives, but the Mirror isn't seen. For me, that means broken.
.12-pre kernels yet, though, so perhaps... I doubt it, but perhaps.
I haven't tried any of the
I'd be interested in knowing a bit more info about your setup tho -- message me privately.
Says in the article that for driver compatibility, he had to use a specific red-hat kernel.
That's adaptec for you. sodding bastards. I unfortunately bought a 1210SA from them and I've regretted it ever since.
Why, yes, it does come with an outdated kernel driver, and no way to recompile the driver for new kernels because they've kept it purposely closed source.
Probably because most of the raid work is being done in software anyway, and they just don't want people to find out how badly written their buggy drivers really are.
Me? Bitter? nah. I *like* my linux box stuck in the fricken stone age.
Great, so every person that wants to do that has to sign the SDK, and develop their own software -- because it's against the contract to share.
This isn't about cost. It's about libre - freedom to examine, modify, share. Stop thinking with your wallet, and think with your imagination.
(hey, i like that.. I think I'm going to use that in my sig.. BRB..)
Ok.
Not understanding the point of the argument (or even the SDK,) is a poor way to argue against that point.
And personally, if I was using software today that I knew was going to be revoked soon, I'd be looking for an alternative -- Or hardware, for that matter, which is why my Adaptec 1210SA controller sits unused; because I can't use the hw-raid portion of it under linux. It's also why i'm running gentoo on my ultrasparc. The software on there isn't going to magically disappear or become unusable.
I'd hate to pick on these companies but I will because it's so easy and obvious.
How about anti-virus software, such as Nortons?
How about TurboTax, 'round about March every year?
How about any time-locked software? I'm sure you can name a couple programs that you have to 'renew' every year or two.
Sure, corporate-wise, how about Microsoft XP-SP2?
How about Oracle, when you add another CPU to your stack, or even just swap from a non-HT to HT-enabled processor?
How much did you pay to be able to sync your cell-phone to name-your-application? I'll bet it wasn't the same software you used for your previous cell-phone, or the one before that. If only the cell-company didn't force you to upgrade your phone every time you changed companies/service-areas/etc...
Really, I can go on.
Alrighty then. Consider this...
You no longer have the rights to use the software in your posession at this moment in the manner to which you wish to use it. You can only use the software in the manner to which the developers intended, and to which the licenses allow you. Oh, and the marketing folks have reserved the right to change your license at any time, which means that your right to use the software __in your posession__ can be revoked at any time. Without even notifying you.
___THIS___ is what RMS is fighting against.
Does it really take so much brain power to discern this? Do you really think that non-libre software has __your__ interests in mind when they force an 'upgrade' ?? Say, how about a new Nikon camera? Oh, wait, you can't use the white balance information unless you purchase more software from Nikon, and only from Nikon. You can't use your shiny new Photoshop application. This is not freedom. This is restriction.
RMS fights against restrictions.
He does not fight against the dollar.
Based on the recent merger murmurings, wouldn't that company be ABCST&T?
Pronounced Abscessed, of course.
"does not need a recompile for hardware updates"
Meh. "Updates installed. Please Reboot"
Because they've just recompiled everything and shipped the new stuff. But because it can't be dynamically loaded or unloaded, there's a reboot.
But under linux, I can (if I *really* had the uptime requirement) backport the driver to my existing kernel and just compile a new module. Presumably the developers took care of that for me, and it's just Make and modprobe. No reboot required.
And the reason the 'kernel' is smaller is because it's not a full-fledged kernel. It's a micro-kernel. Homework?
More than likely, the sticker simply changed the amount of multipath interference and allowed the signal to get through.
But, if it works for you, then use it.
Meh.
You keep your single choice to yourself and let those who want and enjoy the freedom to create their own distributions do it. That's how innovations come about, you know.
Wait a sec... you're bill gates, aren't you? It was the no friends in the world that gave it away. Sorry, Bill, this ain't gonna be like Windows where it's your way or the hiway.
Scotch? Hmmm.
My grandmother made a mean fruitcake:
Bake fruitcakes in September/October
Wrap fruitcake in cheesecloth soaked in rum for 3 weeks, occasionally re-moistening the cloth.
Re-soak cheesecloth with dark rum for 3 weeks.
Re-soak cheesecloth with 151-proof rum for 4 weeks.
Yeah. Mean.
Oh, and she made these great little cookies that were soaked with Yukon Jack, and lightly flavoured with anise. My sister and I would be drunk after 3 or four of these cookies. mmmm..
Who let my ex-wife in here?
(i kid, I kid..)
Eh, even then, you're probably still just a tourist - one that arrived earlier.
But which earlier?
There were multiple waves of 'immigrant' north americans, wiping out, or being wiped out by the previous homesteaders.
Who was first? Who cares? Unless you're in it for scientific or political gain, there's really no point in trying to make a distinction.
I'm a 3rd generation Alaskan. But there's very few records, so I can't really look earlier than that and see where my 'forebears' were from. As far as anybody could tell, they're from here, too. Does that make me a 'native'?
You're probably glad you didn't graduate from the Cleveland Institue of Technology, then.
Hmmm. I'll second passing on those Vioxx, Rolex, Cialis, and Pen1s jobs..
I might just be a lonely geek on a cold night, but MILFs? as long as the >I stands for ME, then i'll sign up for that job..
Problem with this technique, and it's addressed by the bash script up above, is that any time you have a token break between symbols encoded in the filename, your loop breaks because it can't parse the filename correctly.
In other words, spaces in a filename kill this simple loop.
See, -this- is what makes you cool, Wil.
(well, not -just- the macing bits)
Wil,
You talk alot on your blog about your experiences, not only in your personal life, but also your professional life.
Now with two books under your belt, has anyone ever pitched the idea of writing a 'Acting in Hollywood for Dummies'?
Basically what to expect in the process of agenting, casting calls, marketing yourself, how to deal with rejection, overcoming fears, etc.
I think with your writing style, this would be a fun book to read, and accessible to non-actors who would be interested in what the 'real' Hollywood life was about.
And what is up with this huge fascination with the 'all-white-meat' bird?
Gag me with a spoon! Everybody knows that the dark meat is tastier. Who cares if it's got more fat in it -- fat is flavour, after all.
Sheesh. If i -wanted- all-white-meat, I'd eat caucasian.
Ooh, Ooh!
Does 'Y' count as a vowel?
What about 'W'?
If you're looking for outtakes, they seem to show up around the third weekend.
Turns out that in order to put that second reel together they wait until after the big money rolls in on flatbeds.
It does?
I thought that was part of the quiz. Jeez. Now i'll have to correct your code too?
Hey, keep your president out of my country of Alaska.
I like being able to go overseas and say that "I'm Alaskan" and not get the same hateful treatment that the phrase "I'm American" gathers.
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