No need to wait, I don't understand how your response is rated "Insightful", as if you took the time to actually read the responses that you say "I'm waiting... come on".
It's obvious you already had your response in mind, and no intention of reading any other than your own. Your only mistake was not being able to type quick enough to get this a first or second post.
I think it's pretty clear that mistakes were made, I think it's pretty clear where they screwed up, and the responses for the most part have been intelligent and to the point../doomicon
I would suggest rethinking your update strategy. I support 21 Linux servers where I work, all my updates are automagic.
I have a couple of test servers that receive updates first (via scheduled cron job, totally hands off). If everything goes ok, the production servers follow suit (again totally hands off). If something doesn't seem quite right on the test servers, I disable the automagic update job on the production boxes with one command. All jobs are logged, and I recieve emails on status. After a year have never had a problem, never had to disable any scheduled jobs.
As far as "bloat", again rethink your deployment strategy. I use Kickstart for all new deployments, while in my opinion not as flexiable as jumpstart, but it's a great tool. I have configurations for specific server types (Oracle, Tomcat Server, etc.). When I do a new deployment, I just pop in a CD, type linux ks=http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx./kickstart/.cfg and walk away. No bloat, just installs what is necessary for the specific servertype, it's pretty easy.
I have an Xbox, when I go to my local BestBuy there are three times as many games for the Playstation. There are some really cool games for Playstation that just aren't available for Xbox. I just purchased a PS2 for my son;-), and will get a P3 when avail.
If Xbox 360 has some really cool games that I really want to play then sure I'll get a 360, until then PS all the way.
The whole Sony/Microsoft whose worse just doesn't matter to me, as it probably doesn't matter to the %99.99 that aren't registered to slashdot.
Agreed. Most players of Matrix Online (MxO), including myself agree that the Ad's will add to the environment. Seeing real ads on billboards, is better than "Read More Books". Now if this were WoW, then I could understand some of the complaints, but it only adds to the MxO environment.
A previous poster suggested that he wanted to hold companies responsible, however the way I read it, he wants to hold the individual developing the code personally responsible. Am I reading this correctly?
As I read it, Company A can still maintain their blanket "No Responsibility Whatsoever" EULA, and we'll just hold Joe Schmo (or Ackmed in this case) responsible.
Secondly, as a previous poster states. Most of these jobs are being shipped overseas, I'm not so sure that India or China is going to cooperate all that much if someone is trying to hold one of their citizens personally responsible for bad code.
When China places restrictions on gamers, they are this horribly oppressive communist regime. When the U.S. places restrictions, it's for the love of our children...
I would be interested in more details. I've used Linux since 97' and have never experienced anything like what was described in this article. I am also a longtime Windows NT Admin, MSP certified in 99 or so.
I use what works, I am not a Standard Bearer for any particular OS, my posts over the last 6+ years here on Slashdot will show that.
This just seems a little "odd" to me.
p.s. I've also admin'd Solaris, HPUX, AIX, Irix boxes as well. Linux distros admin'd Slackware (back in 97-98), RH (since 4.2), etc.
"In a nutshell, it's not so much as that the software is secure; it's simply that no one is interested in spending sleepless nights writing a virus that won't give them the satisfaction they get from causing havoc. "
From the latest Netcraft survey I've read, Apache still show's %70 Market Share. So according the the Author's logic, we should be seeing CodeRed, et al. for Apache NOT IIS. According to the authors logic why would someone spend "sleepless nights" focusing on the %29, instead of the %70?
How come we don't see the same type of devestating worms that we've seen directed at IIS, being written and directed at Apache?
Seriously, I would like to see such authors as these explain that to his readers.
Your example is an valid one for "Typical home users", however the article is discussing Business stategies, not End/Home User.
This article is ridiculous flamebait. Anyone who is a Decision Maker, recognizes the usefullness of both Operating Systems. I don't imagine we'll ever see an interview from an executive at microsoft, whereas he states "You should use Linux for this... and our product for that."
I just don't see how this is "News for Nerds, Stuff that Matters". Microsoft claiming that their competitors suck, that's not news to anyone.. and it certianly doesn't matter to me.
Now microsoft providing a way to setup NTP without editing the registry, That would be News! Or RedHat providing me with a reason why cups test print works to my Epson POS, but actual print jobs don't.. That's stuff that matters;-)./peaCe
Is this is a realistic investment considering most companies don't last 100 years? Given that the Internet is a recent phenomenom, is it realistic to expect it to be the same in 100 years? Will Verisign be around that long? Does this make sense?"
Chewbacca is a wookie from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about that; that does not make sense. Why would a wookie, an 8 foot tall wookie, want to live on Endor with a bunch of two foot tall ewoks? That does not make sense! But more importantly, you have to ask yourself, 'what does that have to do with this case?' Nothing. Ladies and Gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case. It does not make sense!" - Johnny Cochran in his Chewbacca defense
That's my point, for $265 I didn't except less. I got a P4 2.4 gig, with the memory, drive space, and everything I need. I haven't found a single Mac on ebay that compares for the same price.
I personally have seen my paycheck taking a dive, and dealt with 4 months unemployment. I don't think this is a case of Apple pushing irrelevant products, but more a case of people not buying as many "toys" as they did in say 1999-2000.
I think hardware/cpu sales falls in the same catagory. I would love to own a G4 and run OSX, but I opted to purchase a Dell400sc for $265 on ebay.
Seriously, aside from people selling plaster footprints, was there ever really any doubt that this was fake? I can remember seeing this video when I was like seven, and telling my dad "Man in a halloween costume"
Reminds me of Snow Crash, whereas ubergeeks wore equipmemnt that recorded EVERYTHING, w/ the hopes that someone would want to buy a peice of their data.
Joe Barr, already has an article responding to this FUD. I personally feel these sorta FUD articles are outdated. With IBM, HP, and others already showing large profits from taking advantage of opensource, you would think they would come up with something that isn't drudging up arguments from 1998.
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!! After reading the link, and the pain of the stat rant..... Me and mah buddies still can't stop laffing at the more important "%97.25" stat
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No need to wait, I don't understand how your response is rated "Insightful", as if you took the time to actually read the responses that you say "I'm waiting... come on".
./doomicon
It's obvious you already had your response in mind, and no intention of reading any other than your own. Your only mistake was not being able to type quick enough to get this a first or second post.
I think it's pretty clear that mistakes were made, I think it's pretty clear where they screwed up, and the responses for the most part have been intelligent and to the point.
I would suggest rethinking your update strategy. I support 21 Linux servers where I work, all my updates are automagic.
I have a couple of test servers that receive updates first (via scheduled cron job, totally hands off). If everything goes ok, the production servers follow suit (again totally hands off). If something doesn't seem quite right on the test servers, I disable the automagic update job on the production boxes with one command. All jobs are logged, and I recieve emails on status. After a year have never had a problem, never had to disable any scheduled jobs.
As far as "bloat", again rethink your deployment strategy. I use Kickstart for all new deployments, while in my opinion not as flexiable as jumpstart, but it's a great tool. I have configurations for specific server types (Oracle, Tomcat Server, etc.). When I do a new deployment, I just pop in a CD, type linux ks=http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx./kickstart/.cfg and walk away. No bloat, just installs what is necessary for the specific servertype, it's pretty easy.
peaCe
doomicon
I have an Xbox, when I go to my local BestBuy there are three times as many games for the Playstation. There are some really cool games for Playstation that just aren't available for Xbox. I just purchased a PS2 for my son;-), and will get a P3 when avail.
If Xbox 360 has some really cool games that I really want to play then sure I'll get a 360, until then PS all the way.
The whole Sony/Microsoft whose worse just doesn't matter to me, as it probably doesn't matter to the %99.99 that aren't registered to slashdot.
doomicon
Agreed. Most players of Matrix Online (MxO), including myself agree that the Ad's will add to the environment. Seeing real ads on billboards, is better than "Read More Books". Now if this were WoW, then I could understand some of the complaints, but it only adds to the MxO environment.
A previous poster suggested that he wanted to hold companies responsible, however the way I read it, he wants to hold the individual developing the code personally responsible. Am I reading this correctly?
As I read it, Company A can still maintain their blanket "No Responsibility Whatsoever" EULA, and we'll just hold Joe Schmo (or Ackmed in this case) responsible.
Secondly, as a previous poster states. Most of these jobs are being shipped overseas, I'm not so sure that India or China is going to cooperate all that much if someone is trying to hold one of their citizens personally responsible for bad code.
When China places restrictions on gamers, they are this horribly oppressive communist regime. When the U.S. places restrictions, it's for the love of our children...
I would be interested in more details. I've used Linux since 97' and have never experienced anything like what was described in this article. I am also a longtime Windows NT Admin, MSP certified in 99 or so.
I use what works, I am not a Standard Bearer for any particular OS, my posts over the last 6+ years here on Slashdot will show that.
This just seems a little "odd" to me.
p.s. I've also admin'd Solaris, HPUX, AIX, Irix boxes as well. Linux distros admin'd Slackware (back in 97-98), RH (since 4.2), etc.
AWESOME!! Best comeback I've read in years!!! MOD IT UP! MOD IT UP!
"In a nutshell, it's not so much as that the software is secure; it's simply that no one is interested in spending sleepless nights writing a virus that won't give them the satisfaction they get from causing havoc. "
From the latest Netcraft survey I've read, Apache still show's %70 Market Share. So according the the Author's logic, we should be seeing CodeRed, et al. for Apache NOT IIS. According to the authors logic why would someone spend "sleepless nights" focusing on the %29, instead of the %70?
How come we don't see the same type of devestating worms that we've seen directed at IIS, being written and directed at Apache?
Seriously, I would like to see such authors as these explain that to his readers.
LOL! Because some decision makers read articles/interviews such as this one, and come to the conclusion that Product X is "brittle".
Yes you are correct, seems to be a way without registry changes, however if you look at the procedure it is MUCH MORE involved then "click a checkbox"
o wsserver2003/technologies/security/ws03mngd/26_s3w ts.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/wind
Your example is an valid one for "Typical home users", however the article is discussing Business stategies, not End/Home User.
;-) ./peaCe
This article is ridiculous flamebait. Anyone who is a Decision Maker, recognizes the usefullness of both Operating Systems. I don't imagine we'll ever see an interview from an executive at microsoft, whereas he states "You should use Linux for this... and our product for that."
I just don't see how this is "News for Nerds, Stuff that Matters". Microsoft claiming that their competitors suck, that's not news to anyone.. and it certianly doesn't matter to me.
Now microsoft providing a way to setup NTP without editing the registry, That would be News! Or RedHat providing me with a reason why cups test print works to my Epson POS, but actual print jobs don't.. That's stuff that matters
Here is a good and recent study on media bias. http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:Fkq8waWxVNIJ: www.yale.edu/isps/seminars/american_pol/groseclose .pdf+study+media+bias&hl=en
Who gives a crap.
Is this is a realistic investment considering most companies don't last 100 years? Given that the Internet is a recent phenomenom, is it realistic to expect it to be the same in 100 years? Will Verisign be around that long? Does this make sense?"
Chewbacca is a wookie from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about that; that does not make sense. Why would a wookie, an 8 foot tall wookie, want to live on Endor with a bunch of two foot tall ewoks? That does not make sense! But more importantly, you have to ask yourself, 'what does that have to do with this case?' Nothing. Ladies and Gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case. It does not make sense!" - Johnny Cochran in his Chewbacca defense
That's my point, for $265 I didn't except less. I got a P4 2.4 gig, with the memory, drive space, and everything I need. I haven't found a single Mac on ebay that compares for the same price.
I personally have seen my paycheck taking a dive, and dealt with 4 months unemployment. I don't think this is a case of Apple pushing irrelevant products, but more a case of people not buying as many "toys" as they did in say 1999-2000.
I think hardware/cpu sales falls in the same catagory. I would love to own a G4 and run OSX, but I opted to purchase a Dell400sc for $265 on ebay.
How does Apple compete with that?
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Seriously, aside from people selling plaster footprints, was there ever really any doubt that this was fake? I can remember seeing this video when I was like seven, and telling my dad "Man in a halloween costume"
Reminds me of Snow Crash, whereas ubergeeks wore equipmemnt that recorded EVERYTHING, w/ the hopes that someone would want to buy a peice of their data.
Joe Barr, already has an article responding to this FUD. I personally feel these sorta FUD articles are outdated. With IBM, HP, and others already showing large profits from taking advantage of opensource, you would think they would come up with something that isn't drudging up arguments from 1998.
If you are trying to make an argument about what other people should find funny, I believe that there is a %97.25 chance that you are a dork too.
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!! After reading the link, and the pain of the stat rant... .. Me and mah buddies still can't stop laffing at the more important "%97.25" stat
THIS ONE DESERVES THE 5, FUNNY!!!
Is this really a case of "Weekend Inspiration", or a case of management pushing changes that haven't been thouroughly tested?
I find it quite disturbing how these companies are blaming downtime on developers. This means that:
a. You have no change control over your environment, and developers can do as they please, hence poor management.
b. Developers are implementing changes that haven't been thouroughly tested. Again poor management.
Technology and competition isn't moving so quickly that you cannot take the time to use a test/qa environment.
I've used OSX and find it to be the best OS I've used to date. However, current Apple prices put a good Mac out of my reach.
:-)
I am anxiously awaiting a good, inexpensive clone.
Here's a clue! If you are selling Metal Bra's at a predominantly male event, then have a model that is more than an f'scking A Cup! DUH!