What bugs me about php is how all of the functions are built in. For instance the database access functions are all built in and are specific to the database. I.E. SOmething like mysql_connect() is a function. So not only are your function names long, but if you change backends you have to replace all of your function calls, unless you feel like writing a wrapper for DB stuff. I much prefer perl and CPAN, especially since it makes finding docs very easy.
Granted Myrinet is not cheap, but it doesn't seem to make much sense to use expensive apple hardware and software in a distributed situation. Are the G4s still that much faster as to outweigh the costs? I haven't seen recent benchmarks. Is there evidenve that Apple hardware and OS X are great for distributed processing? If not, why bother?
While I use and like Sorcerer, I don't think sorce based distributions have a chance of becoming mainstream. The average user does not have the time to let the box build for a day.
A compiler should NOT go tits up when it gets invalid code. It should print a helpful error, and continue as best as possible. It should not Seg fault or crash in anyway.
The problem is if one company you deal with upgrades, all of a sudden you need to upgrade to read their files(sometimes). Not to mention people always clamouring for the lastest version of everything.
From a quick perusal of the paper it would seem that a max number of forward pointers is set, and that each node could have this number. It would seem that an array of say ten points would not be that bad.
Reports like these make me curious. I have a desktop with the exact same specs. Yet I have never experienced any skipping when using XMMS. Whether I am doing large file copies, compilation... nothing. This is under both Mandrake and Sorcerer. Is there a variable here which is being missed? I have never needed to renice anything.
I have to tell you that it is quite cramped on those specs. At any rate, I went with a 500mb swapfile. As to how I did it, just follow the directions, and have another computer, or another distro handy to look up help files online. Depending on your situation you will need to do much configuration on your own.
The two hurdles are networking and X. Once you get those configured a `cast kde` and ` cast mozilla` will get you to a very usable system very quickly.
I don't know if it is caused by the optimized compilation, or the stripped down nature of the distro, but either way, KDE is noticably faster than under Mandrake(perhaps that is a bad comparison)
Like the submitter I have been using Sorcerer for a little over a month. This distro is exactly what I have been looking for.
For one, I don't know if it is the optimized compiles, or the fact that it is a bare minimum system, but KDE feels fast!
The project is in need of assistance. If you haven't tried it, give it a weekend, and you too will hope that this project does not die. The author has a paypal account linked to his email address.
I too have been using it for a month with very little hassle. I installed lilo on the SGL partition so that I could use grub which I already had installed. I have only done this with a broadband connection so internet wasn't too hard to set up.
That's retarded. If links always opened new windows then "Back" would never work. If you are in the middle of an article, and want to keep reading, the open a new window with the link. In X it's as simple as middle clicking.
I have the same habit, for instance on the Slashdot frontpage I will open new windows/tabs for each story that interests me. But by no means would I want every link I clicked on to open a new window. What is worse, clicking "Back" to get where you left. Or closing the 5 windows generated looking for information.
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What bugs me about php is how all of the functions are built in. For instance the database access functions are all built in and are specific to the database. I.E. SOmething like mysql_connect() is a function. So not only are your function names long, but if you change backends you have to replace all of your function calls, unless you feel like writing a wrapper for DB stuff. I much prefer perl and CPAN, especially since it makes finding docs very easy.
Why not just write a proper anchor? It's what, like 8 more characters?
Granted Myrinet is not cheap, but it doesn't seem to make much sense to use expensive apple hardware and software in a distributed situation. Are the G4s still that much faster as to outweigh the costs? I haven't seen recent benchmarks. Is there evidenve that Apple hardware and OS X are great for distributed processing? If not, why bother?
I think he said that if you touch the various object together this will equalize any charges.
Isn't your sig really a Voltaire quote?
I think the past year has seen a rise in IIS because of the deployment of Win2000. The platform has fine matured as a server.
While I use and like Sorcerer, I don't think sorce based distributions have a chance of becoming mainstream. The average user does not have the time to let the box build for a day.
How is a system without mozilla not a Linux system? It uses the linux kernel, what more do you want?
A compiler should NOT go tits up when it gets invalid code. It should print a helpful error, and continue as best as possible. It should not Seg fault or crash in anyway.
The problem is if one company you deal with upgrades, all of a sudden you need to upgrade to read their files(sometimes). Not to mention people always clamouring for the lastest version of everything.
From a quick perusal of the paper it would seem that a max number of forward pointers is set, and that each node could have this number. It would seem that an array of say ten points would not be that bad.
Not familiar with PPTP and TermServ, any links?
Reports like these make me curious. I have a desktop with the exact same specs. Yet I have never experienced any skipping when using XMMS. Whether I am doing large file copies, compilation... nothing. This is under both Mandrake and Sorcerer. Is there a variable here which is being missed? I have never needed to renice anything.
WHAT, is the air speed velocity of and un-laden swallow?
African or European?
I think this might fall under the heading "Cost more than it is worth"
I have to tell you that it is quite cramped on those specs. At any rate, I went with a 500mb swapfile. As to how I did it, just follow the directions, and have another computer, or another distro handy to look up help files online. Depending on your situation you will need to do much configuration on your own.
The two hurdles are networking and X. Once you get those configured a `cast kde` and ` cast mozilla` will get you to a very usable system very quickly.
I don't know if it is caused by the optimized compilation, or the stripped down nature of the distro, but either way, KDE is noticably faster than under Mandrake(perhaps that is a bad comparison)
I have sorcer installed with 256mb and a 2gb root partition in addition to my regular 500mb home partition. This does not seem excesive to me.
Spencer
Like the submitter I have been using Sorcerer for a little over a month. This distro is exactly what I have been looking for.
For one, I don't know if it is the optimized compiles, or the fact that it is a bare minimum system, but KDE feels fast!
The project is in need of assistance. If you haven't tried it, give it a weekend, and you too will hope that this project does not die. The author has a paypal account linked to his email address.
I too have been using it for a month with very little hassle. I installed lilo on the SGL partition so that I could use grub which I already had installed. I have only done this with a broadband connection so internet wasn't too hard to set up.
I thin your first reaction to any slashdot post should be that it is either sarcastic or a troll...
I doubt most components would like too much vibration...
That's retarded. If links always opened new windows then "Back" would never work. If you are in the middle of an article, and want to keep reading, the open a new window with the link. In X it's as simple as middle clicking.
I have the same habit, for instance on the Slashdot frontpage I will open new windows/tabs for each story that interests me. But by no means would I want every link I clicked on to open a new window. What is worse, clicking "Back" to get where you left. Or closing the 5 windows generated looking for information.
first compilers != useful compilers
Seems like we should be careful, companies might stop paying for power, and expect everyone to power their own office equipment.