Linux has become "absolute?" You mean "obselete," I take it, which, by the way, is an unfounded and unsupported argument. Besides your obvious ignorance (and trolling), you've completely missed my point. I'm just wondering why Sharp wouldn't at least tout the fact that it runs on Linux as a selling point.
Same thing with TiVo. What's the purpose for excluding it from their advertisements? It may not help their sales, but neither can I see it hurting them. Why not give a little free publicity? IMO, it's the least these companies can do; they used a free product, which enabled them to make a better product. At least give credit where credit is due.
"Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/2000 Professional/ME/XP"
So, then, Linux is a good enough platform for developing the thing on, and running the handheld software, but Sharp can't write desktop apps for us to synchronize it? I'm sure it's very easy to set it up to synchronize with Evolution or whatever-else-you-want, but, seriously, why doesn't Sharp at least tout that it runs Linux as a marketing strategy?
Quoting: PS: Guys like you piss me off... calling peepz you ignorant clod while it could very well be applied to themselfs... You clearly never used opera - so you don't know what you are talking about... - you should really try it - you could learn something from it - and maybe even bring it to an opensource project...
lol. Well, I didn't intend on offending you, I was merely jesting, while trying to point out the Optimoz project to the good people of slashdot (hence the +4 Informative score, I reckon). Sorry if I came across as harsh, perhaps you need a thicker skin.
It's not the nature of technology that is causing these shortcomings, but, rather, the teachers and administration. When I was in high school, 8-4 years ago, we had at least one computer in every classroom, but were not allowed to use them. We had a "Media Center," which was basically a glorified library with a sectioned off area with outdated Compaq's running Win95 (even then, that was lame). Even the media center had restricted access. It is the nature of high school, unfortunately. Not to mention the fact that most -- if not all -- of the teachers refused to learn the computers to teach them. They simply sat in the room, unused.
The only time we used them was to make PowerPoint(less) presentations. Even then, because high school is so restrictive, you can't just go down to the Media Center at any time (because they force you to be in the classroom at all times. So you end up working on it at home, anyway.
There's quite a few ways I could think of to teach computing to students, but, then again, I'm an engineer. The average teacher just doesn't have the skills, time, or motivation.
Thanks a lot for the advice. I try to pride myself on being a jack of all trades, so that angle shouldn't be a problem for me. I know Windows very well, and have been working with Linux for two years now (I don't have windows at home). First RPM-based distros, and now Debian. I'm trying to learn a bit of networking now.
That's probably why my grades are so bad, I'm always trying to teach myself new _PRACTICAL_ information (not the crap they teach you in school).
In a world full of companies like Microsoft, yahoo isn't really that bad. When I first moved out of my parent's house, I needed a new e-mail address, and one that would stick with me whenever I changed ISP's. I found out that yahoo provided free POP3 access (this was 1999 or 2000, btw) so I went with them. I was able to get a short, easy-to-remember e-mail address, with free POP3.
So I was happy.
Whenever it was that yahoo first announced they were no longer offering free POP3 access, I wasn't put off. I know many people were, but really, it was like 10 bucks per year; even my broke-ass can afford that.
True, yahoo mail has a SLEW of spam. But they also add a header XYahooFiltered Bulk to each message with their proprietary filter deems as spam. I've been able (quite easily) to configure Mozilla mail and Evolution to filter based on this header, and dump all the spam in the trash. It works like a charm.
Keep in mind the hundreds of priests now being wrongfully prosecuted due to a stererotype that is spreading like wildfire. Bear in mind how it is ruining their lives.
I love how on slashdot, insults and slander made about religion are modded as funny, yet if I were to say, "Porn from black people? What was it, pictures of fried chicken?" I'd be modded as a troll. It's all ignorance; it's all slander; it's all hatred. Stop modding self-righteous science-worshipping trolls like the parent up.
Although, I'm sure that now I'll be modded as a troll. Whatever.
I would write my congressman, but,uh, well, there's a problem. According to this page: You are in Ohio's 17th district and are represented by The Honorable James A. Traficant Jr.
Which, if you guys follow the news, is a Bad Thing (tm). My congressman was just convicted on all 10 counts of charges against him; charges including but not limited to several counts of receiving bribes, obsruction of justice, and (best of all) violating the RICO act.
So as much as I'd like to ask him to do something about this passport situation, something tells me he won't be reading my e-mail.
Microsoft recommends that educational institutions only accept computer donations that are accompanied by proper operating system documentation. If the donor cannot provide this documentation, it is recommended that you decline the donated PC(s).
I would wise-crack about this, but there's no need to
The Quake3 mods are far superior to the inept Half-Life mods which use (as the article states, the Half-Life engine, which, in turn uses the Q1 engine)
If fellow/.'ers are interested in Quake3 mods, I recommend www.urbanterror.net; similar to CheaterStrike, er, CounterStrike, but it's based off the Q3 engine, thusly, a far better experience. Note the screenshots of volumetric smoke and water with the lazer scopes. Very cool.
I really need to get this gentoo fellow. Can anyone give me input as far as hardware compatibility? I've got an OLD 486 laptop that has a hacked version of deb on it now. Doesn't run xwindows (probably my laziness), but still...gentoo seems to be 'all the rage'
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Linux has become "absolute?"
You mean "obselete," I take it, which, by the way, is an unfounded and unsupported argument. Besides your obvious ignorance (and trolling), you've completely missed my point. I'm just wondering why Sharp wouldn't at least tout the fact that it runs on Linux as a selling point.
Same thing with TiVo. What's the purpose for excluding it from their advertisements? It may not help their sales, but neither can I see it hurting them. Why not give a little free publicity?
IMO, it's the least these companies can do; they used a free product, which enabled them to make a better product. At least give credit where credit is due.
From the hsn page, under "requirements:"
"Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/2000 Professional/ME/XP"
So, then, Linux is a good enough platform for developing the thing on, and running the handheld software, but Sharp can't write desktop apps for us to synchronize it?
I'm sure it's very easy to set it up to synchronize with Evolution or whatever-else-you-want, but, seriously, why doesn't Sharp at least tout that it runs Linux as a marketing strategy?
I don't understand, someone please enlighten me.
Quoting:
PS: Guys like you piss me off... calling peepz you ignorant clod while it could very well be applied to themselfs... You clearly never used opera - so you don't know what you are talking about... - you should really try it - you could learn something from it - and maybe even bring it to an opensource project...
lol. Well, I didn't intend on offending you, I was merely jesting, while trying to point out the Optimoz project to the good people of slashdot (hence the +4 Informative score, I reckon). Sorry if I came across as harsh, perhaps you need a thicker skin.
Optimoz (for Mozilla has mouse gestures, too, you ignorant clod.
Heh, that used to be my old sig. ;)
What was it? I'd like to see an article.
I WANNA ROCK!
:P
--Twisted Sister
Ok, ok, I couldn't help myself.
I mean, have you seen this video? Have you seen this?!
It's not the nature of technology that is causing these shortcomings, but, rather, the teachers and administration. When I was in high school, 8-4 years ago, we had at least one computer in every classroom, but were not allowed to use them. We had a "Media Center," which was basically a glorified library with a sectioned off area with outdated Compaq's running Win95 (even then, that was lame). Even the media center had restricted access. It is the nature of high school, unfortunately. Not to mention the fact that most -- if not all -- of the teachers refused to learn the computers to teach them. They simply sat in the room, unused.
The only time we used them was to make PowerPoint(less) presentations. Even then, because high school is so restrictive, you can't just go down to the Media Center at any time (because they force you to be in the classroom at all times. So you end up working on it at home, anyway.
There's quite a few ways I could think of to teach computing to students, but, then again, I'm an engineer. The average teacher just doesn't have the skills, time, or motivation.
Thanks a lot for the advice.
I try to pride myself on being a jack of all trades, so that angle shouldn't be a problem for me.
I know Windows very well, and have been working with Linux for two years now (I don't have windows at home). First RPM-based distros, and now Debian. I'm trying to learn a bit of networking now.
That's probably why my grades are so bad, I'm always trying to teach myself new _PRACTICAL_ information (not the crap they teach you in school).
As a senior electrical & computer engineering student, this entire topic has me depressed and scared to death.
Is there any sort of consolation people that are currently in the industry can give people like me?
In a world full of companies like Microsoft, yahoo isn't really that bad. When I first moved out of my parent's house, I needed a new e-mail address, and one that would stick with me whenever I changed ISP's. I found out that yahoo provided free POP3 access (this was 1999 or 2000, btw) so I went with them. I was able to get a short, easy-to-remember e-mail address, with free POP3.
So I was happy.
Whenever it was that yahoo first announced they were no longer offering free POP3 access, I wasn't put off. I know many people were, but really, it was like 10 bucks per year; even my broke-ass can afford that.
True, yahoo mail has a SLEW of spam. But they also add a header XYahooFiltered Bulk to each message with their proprietary filter deems as spam. I've been able (quite easily) to configure Mozilla mail and Evolution to filter based on this header, and dump all the spam in the trash. It works like a charm.
This is one of those things you hear about that is so simplistic, so necessary, and staring you right in the face, that you stop and say:
"Now, why in the hell didn't I think of that?"
Linux is too small right now, but maybe they will get bought by HPaq!
Are you joking, or just an imbecile?
How the fuck could HPaq buy Linux. You even said "they." Linux isn't a company! You can't buy it!
If you could buy it, we would have been bought and smothered by MSoft YEARS ago.
Yes, I am Catholic.
I think we should appoint some inquisitors to research this
Now I'm guilty of crimes from the past?
Are you white?
Then you must be a fucking slave owner, and a racist.
There is no such thing as guilty by heritage.
The mixed blood in my veins boils.
Pretty funny.
Keep in mind the hundreds of priests now being wrongfully prosecuted due to a stererotype that is spreading like wildfire. Bear in mind how it is ruining their lives.
I love how on slashdot, insults and slander made about religion are modded as funny, yet if I were to say, "Porn from black people? What was it, pictures of fried chicken?" I'd be modded as a troll. It's all ignorance; it's all slander; it's all hatred. Stop modding self-righteous science-worshipping trolls like the parent up.
Although, I'm sure that now I'll be modded as a troll. Whatever.
Dare to think for yourself.
Yeah, RMS is still around, right?
Me.
I would write my congressman, but,uh, well, there's a problem.
According to this page:
You are in Ohio's 17th district and are represented by The Honorable James A. Traficant Jr.
Which, if you guys follow the news, is a Bad Thing (tm). My congressman was just convicted on all 10 counts of charges against him; charges including but not limited to several counts of receiving bribes, obsruction of justice, and (best of all) violating the RICO act.
So as much as I'd like to ask him to do something about this passport situation, something tells me he won't be reading my e-mail.
Poor Ole' Jim...
Mr. Cornelius the Great,
No more free shit for you!
Sincerely,
Mr. Gates
Microsoft recommends that educational institutions only accept computer donations that are accompanied by proper operating system documentation. If the donor cannot provide this documentation, it is recommended that you decline the donated PC(s).
I would wise-crack about this, but there's no need to
8^)
The Quake3 mods are far superior to the inept Half-Life mods which use (as the article states, the Half-Life engine, which, in turn uses the Q1 engine)
/.'ers are interested in Quake3 mods, I recommend www.urbanterror.net; similar to CheaterStrike, er, CounterStrike, but it's based off the Q3 engine, thusly, a far better experience. Note the screenshots of volumetric smoke and water with the lazer scopes. Very cool.
If fellow
~[e]Nosferatu aka :
I could be completing my cold fusion reactor. (j/k)
Just kidding???
I thought you were serious! Arrg!
Now I gotta keep working on my fusion reactor...
(j/k)
Idiot.
I meant that the box is fux0red.
I really need to get this gentoo fellow.
Can anyone give me input as far as hardware compatibility? I've got an OLD 486 laptop that has a hacked version of deb on it now. Doesn't run xwindows (probably my laziness), but still...gentoo seems to be 'all the rage'
"every living organism on the planet would be an unlicensed copying device"
--except for me.
Now I have a use for that barcode on my neck.