Slashdot Mirror


User: numbski

numbski's activity in the archive.

Stories
0
Comments
1,223
First seen
Last seen
Profile
(view on slashdot.org)

Comments · 1,223

  1. Problem on Network-Monitoring Data Put to Music · · Score: 1

    Classical/Baroque music styles have a tendency to put me to sleep. They don't bore me, it's just one of the few things in this world that is peaceful enough to make me nod off.

    That said, when a problem is found, does it start playing Hyden? ;)

    .
    .

    .
    .
    .
    .

    .
    .

    (Suprise Symphony, if you don't get the joke.)

  2. Re:This is simple on Motorola's Linux Phones Frustrate Developers · · Score: 1

    This is worse than you might think.

    I have the A780. It's based on Montevista Linux. The UI is iffy. It supports SyncML, but not over OBEX. This is apparently the case with all of Moto's Linux phones. If you want to use SyncML, you have to do it over IP. You're options are then to either:

    Get a shell, set up ppp over USB, sync.
    Get a shell, set up ppp over Bluetooth, sync.
    Sync OTA.

    Now, if that weren't enough (oh yes, there's more...) you have to come up with a SyncML server. Where???? There's sync4j, but it wants you to install a fully self-contained java installation, webserver, and syncml distro. It's presumed for Linux, and I run FreeBSD. Can you smell the mess coming up ahead???

    Okay, then there's OpenSync and Multisync, neither of which I've been able to get to work. The idea was to use OpenSync with SyncML and OpenLDAP plugins. I'd store my contacts in LDAP and sync to that using SyncML. No luck. :\

    Right now I can't sync at all. iSync won't work because it expects OBEX and cannot do SyncML over IP. This is ANNOYING. The idea was to install either a sip or iax client on the phone, and set it up to use GPRS to hook back into Asterisk using speex codec. So far I'd just be happy to have basic sync functionality.

  3. Re:Free Lunch? on Verizon Threatens Google's 'Free Lunch' · · Score: 1

    Yeah, we provide voice over IP using asterisk, data center space, and help small companies implement open source software, and, ironically, we're going to be hiring shortly.

    Publically available info. Not terribly worried about it.

  4. Re:Free Lunch? on Verizon Threatens Google's 'Free Lunch' · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'm curious who you get your throughput from. The best I can get here in St. Louis is about $100/mo/1Mbit. $50 is a vast improvement, obviously. I'd like to compare notes!

    Either e-mail me at my /. address or 314-450-8442 with a reference.

  5. Re:ALERT! Google Blog Censorship? on Multiple Front-End Solutions for Email and Calendaring? · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Uh, they're all accessible to me....?

  6. Re:My problems aren't technical on Slashback: OSS, Lawsuits, History · · Score: 1

    I don't think I've ever been happier to have B.S. called on me. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

    That has to be the most useful response I've been given on /. in ages.

  7. My problems aren't technical on Slashback: OSS, Lawsuits, History · · Score: 3, Informative

    My problem with IPv6 is fiscal. I go to ARIN and want to deploy a community wireless network using all IPv6. They want to charge me just as much for IPv6 addresses as they're charging for IPv4. What's worse, is that if I do use IPv6, I still have to pay for IPv4 addresses so that I can translate for the rest of the world, as IPv6 addresses can easily go to a IPv4 subnet, but the reverse is not true, I have to do some form of translation. :\

    So basically ICANN is causing the slowed adoption themselves. It's either $1200/yr for IPv4, or $2400/yr for IPv6. Take a wild guess what I'll wind up doing despite wanting to use IPv6. :(

  8. I've always hated this concept... on Overwhelming Bureaucracy in the IT Department? · · Score: 1, Informative

    ...but in some places it actually works.

    It is easier to beg forgiveness than it is to ask permission. Do what needs to be done, apologize later.

    Just don't screw something else up in the process. :\

  9. RealBasic! on Simple Windows Development Tools? · · Score: 4, Informative

    http://www.realbasic.com/

    Extra credit is that it can compile binaries for Windows, MacOS X, and Linux. I believe there's a demo version to try before you buy.

    If you're looking for completely free, unfortunately you may well be sol. KDevelop may be your only option as posted above, but I wasn't aware that KDevelop can give you win32 apps....?

  10. Note a coder, not complaining.... on Phones And Skype Get Together · · Score: 1

    ...I'm just waiting for a skype.conf to appear in my /etc/asterisk directory. ;)

  11. Re:Obligatory cliche on China to Build World's First "Artificial Sun" · · Score: 1

    "The power of the sun...in the palm of my hand."

    "I couldn't have made a mistake, I just need a larger containment field!"

    Sure...haven't seen this one before. Nope. Nope.

  12. Ars, are you looking? on New iMac disassembled · · Score: 4, Interesting

    If you are, could you check something for me?

    Will these things come up in target disk mode? Can you boot from a firewire device?

    People seem to mod me down for this, but it is critically important to me to know whether or not I can still do ye olde CCC, keep a dmg around, and restore as needed. :\

  13. Re:Confirmed. The next name for Intel PowerMac. on MacWorld Keynote Announces x86 iMac & Laptop · · Score: 1

    Sounds like we need to get Chris Berman involved in that marketing campaign.

    (Think of how he introduces Pacman Jones.)

    MacMacMacMacMacMacMac

  14. No firewire AT ALL. on MacWorld Keynote Announces x86 iMac & Laptop · · Score: 0

    This sucks. Royally.

    I've been peeved about the lack of firewire on current-gen iPods, and I speculated that it was because there would be no firewire on Intel Macs. Now that they've hit, I was right. :(

    Goodbye Target Disk Mode. Farewell easy deployment with Carbon Copy Cloner.

    Sayonarra easy workstation migration. :(

  15. Didn't read the article, nor the post. on Trustworthy Computing · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I just wanted to point out that I hate Slashdot.

    Why?

    Because we have our first real new oxymoron of this century, and I can't help but laugh every time I see it. In fact I nearly snorted milk through my nose this morning.

    Trustworthy Computing. Pfft. :P

  16. HEY MODS, mod up parent. on Xbox 360 Kiosk Demo Spurs Hackers · · Score: 4, Interesting

    This is a good question. Hex edit one of the binaries. Heck, run strings on it, change some text someplace and burn it.

    If it still runs, good things be ahead.

  17. Re:foot in mouth? or the truth? on 2005 Foot In Mouth Awards · · Score: 1

    Two points:

    Motorola E680i
    Motorola A780

    Next please?

  18. Re:Holding area for case funds? on Fighting RIAA Without an Attorney · · Score: 1

    Fundable would be my choice. I started to set one up earlier and ran out of time. I'm thinking the PayPal link above should be avoided. It belongs to some offshore account. I smell fraud. :\

    Some people will try to take advantage of anything. :(

  19. Re:Imagine if a trend started... on Fighting RIAA Without an Attorney · · Score: 3, Interesting

    While I appreciate the comments here (read almost all of them...), may I sway this a bit?

    I don't care your religion. It's Christmas. Channukuk. Winter Solstice, yadda yadda. (I'm Christian).

    Is there anything we can do to help this lady? She's fighting the good fight, she's nearly broke. If there were ever a situation that Slashdotters could or should champion...come on guys.

    I'm late to this thread, but it's tempting to take up a virtual collection jar on this matter. $1 a person. How many people read Slashdot? We could probably come close to totally relieving this woman's burden and give her a fighting chance to win this thing.

    I'm serious. Anyone in?

  20. Re:Pudgy male groupies != Sport??? on 12 Days of Gaming · · Score: 1

    Yup, and I'll tell you this...

    The next time I see an offensive lineman that has a gut that he can't ever hope to contain within his pants I'll be sick. These men have NO place wearing spandex.

    Seriously - you want to be a lineman - offensive or defensive, bulk, but do it right. Take in twice your BMR in lean proteins, lift weights in a max-overload fashion, and do plenty of cardio. For my money, I'd rather have a lineman that is 300 lb of pure muscle than a soggy lineman that is all dead weight. Sure, they can lean forward and get a push in the running game, but when it comes to pass blocking they're usually next-to-useless. Defensive ends are usually of hte build I'm describing, and they're going to be faster than you, no question.

    I've seen precious few linemen that seem to get it though. Kyle Turley is an excellent example, albeit he's been out of the game a couple of years now due to injury.

  21. Re:Why not stand-alone? on Run Linux as a Windows Screensaver · · Score: 1, Funny

    Not to pick nits...

    okay, yes to pick nits.

    So next week?

  22. Re:Mirroring Robots on Robot Demonstrates Self-awareness · · Score: 1

    Um. Question of logic.

    I give robot one the command mirror(theOtherRobot);

    Then I give the other robot the command mirror(theOtherRobot);

    Then get something to make an arm or leg move. Recursion much?

  23. Re:Spend 1/10 that. on A Dedicated Firewall for a Small Town? · · Score: 1

    I've never pursued it, but are these guys violating GPL? It seems like we should be able to at least see what's being used based on sources, right?

  24. Re:What city? on A Dedicated Firewall for a Small Town? · · Score: 1

    So, what, in order to get in you have to be pretending to be an ass? Or a real one?

  25. Re:The War On Anything Not Earthly on U.S. Army Testing Personal Cooling Suits · · Score: 1

    I'm not sure what you're so worried about. CmdrTaco uses a PowerBook. So do I.

    We're safe. :)