In principle I agree with you, but take exception to your dismissal of dual PSUs.
All our servers run affordable dual PSU units, with single backplanes and modular PSU trays. These fit into standard ATX PSU bays so special cases aren't needed. These weren't purchased due to anticipating PSU module failure, but upstream power source failure. We can power down any one UPS in our server room without affecting any servers. Given the reliability of UPSs and the occasional need to move cables, etc, this is a definite bonus for us.
Panasonic players are region locked in NZ. However a quick email to their NZ office and they will tell you where you can get it unlocked at no charge. It usually involved a special remote with a flash code.
I've been saying this for ten years now, but User Operation Prohibitions, just like region restrictions, on equipment that people own are simply not acceptable.
I have seen so many DVDs with unskippable previews, FBI warnings (on region 4 DVDs no less) and of course the stupid "You wouldn't steal a car.." campaign. No wonder this depiction is so accurate.
That said, I was pleasantly surprised when one DVD I rented recently had just one message that lasted about 5 seconds and simply said (paraphrasing) "For supporting the movie industry, THANK YOU". Presumably this is an attempt to give warm fuzzies (positive reinforcement) for not pirating (rather than punishment for those who do). Of course that could always end up on a ripped copy anyway but that's not the piont...
Sure, and if you want those add-ons you need to go hunting online around a dozen websites, downloading packages from here and there, hoping they're the ones you want and not full of spyware or your onramp to botnet XYZ.
With the major Linux distributions you have a central package repository (or group of repositories) with thousands of packages, each of which is digitally signed and can be installed with a simple GUI tool or single CLI command.
No, but hydroelctric dams usually result in filling valleys with water, wiping out natural habitats in the process.
That said, I still consider hydro the safest of the non-nuclear options since there is very little ongoing environmental cost, just a large initial overhead.
Wait, muggers? What messed-up backwater are you talking about?
If people are too afraid to freaking cross the street then I put to you that your state has severe socio-economic issues. Wait, doesn't everyone in Texas own a gun?
Thank you for a rational response. By the looks of the GP's posting history, I'd say there's a good chance this CriticalAnalysis is another shill account.
Yes, I too prefer the multi-window paradigm for the reasons you stated.
The one gripe I have with their implementation (at least on 2.6) is that the palette windows don't show up in the taskbar or alt-tab switcher, just the main window and editing windows. This is probably by design and I'm sure there are good reasons for that, but it would be nice to have each window as fully managed by the user's window manager.
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This seems a very good example of Chindogu.
Well done.
Well, the cloud he has cast over the computing industry in general seems fairly comprehensive.
Dammit, why did AMD buy ATi? The parent post could be misinterpreted as a jab at AMD CPUs, rather than ATi GPUs.
In principle I agree with you, but take exception to your dismissal of dual PSUs.
All our servers run affordable dual PSU units, with single backplanes and modular PSU trays. These fit into standard ATX PSU bays so special cases aren't needed. These weren't purchased due to anticipating PSU module failure, but upstream power source failure. We can power down any one UPS in our server room without affecting any servers. Given the reliability of UPSs and the occasional need to move cables, etc, this is a definite bonus for us.
I'm sure there's a quote somewhere of Ballmer saying, "I will MAKE it legal".
Panasonic players are region locked in NZ. However a quick email to their NZ office and they will tell you where you can get it unlocked at no charge. It usually involved a special remote with a flash code.
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Until thugs like the BSA come knocking on their door, that it.
And they tend to knock rather loudly.
Reading those statements just gave me even more respect for RMS.
Thank you.
Yes, but did he ever get a driver for that printer that started it all?
Celestial navigation is great until the clouds roll in.
So I guess that means CS5 is an unsupported product and shouldn't be used by anybody.
This is just within days of the GIMP 2.8 launch. For all its technical shortcomings, it's looking more and more attractive.
Props to the authors and translators for this effort. I'm off to order my hard copy now...
I've been saying this for ten years now, but User Operation Prohibitions, just like region restrictions, on equipment that people own are simply not acceptable.
I have seen so many DVDs with unskippable previews, FBI warnings (on region 4 DVDs no less) and of course the stupid "You wouldn't steal a car.." campaign. No wonder this depiction is so accurate.
That said, I was pleasantly surprised when one DVD I rented recently had just one message that lasted about 5 seconds and simply said (paraphrasing) "For supporting the movie industry, THANK YOU". Presumably this is an attempt to give warm fuzzies (positive reinforcement) for not pirating (rather than punishment for those who do). Of course that could always end up on a ripped copy anyway but that's not the piont...
Please don't compare downloading movies with drug use. It's really not helping anybody.
The mice will see you now.
If you increase the current enough for them to light a room like an old-fashioned incandescent bulb, their vaunted efficiency nosedives.
Apparently this droop issue is only a problem for non-blue wavelengths. At least if my subwoofer, PC and external HDD are anything to go by...
My eyes hurt.
Yes but if you're resigned to using a compiler then you may as well do away with CSS entirely and compile your site into straight HTML.
Nope. Prepay here. I actually buy a phone (often second-hand I admit) then drop my prepay SIM card into it. I top it up once a while. No problem.
Sure, and if you want those add-ons you need to go hunting online around a dozen websites, downloading packages from here and there, hoping they're the ones you want and not full of spyware or your onramp to botnet XYZ.
With the major Linux distributions you have a central package repository (or group of repositories) with thousands of packages, each of which is digitally signed and can be installed with a simple GUI tool or single CLI command.
And it's been this way for years.
No, but hydroelctric dams usually result in filling valleys with water, wiping out natural habitats in the process.
That said, I still consider hydro the safest of the non-nuclear options since there is very little ongoing environmental cost, just a large initial overhead.
Wait, muggers? What messed-up backwater are you talking about?
If people are too afraid to freaking cross the street then I put to you that your state has severe socio-economic issues. Wait, doesn't everyone in Texas own a gun?
Thank you for a rational response. By the looks of the GP's posting history, I'd say there's a good chance this CriticalAnalysis is another shill account.
apt-get remove liboverlay-scrollbar
Yes, I too prefer the multi-window paradigm for the reasons you stated.
The one gripe I have with their implementation (at least on 2.6) is that the palette windows don't show up in the taskbar or alt-tab switcher, just the main window and editing windows. This is probably by design and I'm sure there are good reasons for that, but it would be nice to have each window as fully managed by the user's window manager.