So then how would you suggest the search operation would be implemented in a browser?
No default engine? No go. The user would have to go the extra mile and choose an engine. How would he choose it? From a list? Ok, then what engine would go to the top of the list? That's after all the engine most people will pick.
The point about Microsoft's software being most popular is a moot point. They've done good business and they can do whatever they want with their browser. Why should they be punished for being good at marketing?
I'd be inclined to side with Atheros if only because I hate Broadcom. Atheros actually makes effort to get their chipsets supported on OSS operating systems, Broadcom does not.
Ok. That's just silly.
I'm still amazed at how naive some OSS people are when it comes to business. Intel, 3Com and the big, high-end manufacturers have the money and resources to dabble with fringe operating systems (at loss I might add). I'm sure Broadcom would love to produce OSS drivers if there was a financial incentive to it.
I'm sorry, but there are only two parallel universes: one which is ours and another which is not. On the other hand, there is an infinite number of perpendicular universes so in principle they are correct.
linux kernel does support SATA drives, but perhaps some controlers... linux didn't really have usb support until the 2.4 kernel which was releases MUCH after usb was common don't have drivers yet.
Are you trolling or what? Is that supposed to make Linux look good?
The lack of proper USB 2.0, Firewire and SATA support is really hitting the acceptance of Linux on desktops.
Heck, I bought a Western Digital Raptor SATA drive and Silicon Image controller because it was "supported" by Linux. Well, what you know. It's supported by the kernel all right. The catch is that lilo doesn't know about it.
I suppose I could compile grub with the proper kernel drivers but that's not an option. A commodity like SATA card should work out of box.
Just to play devil's advocate: Why the hell not?
It's not like everybody's playing PC when it comes to defining what's right and wrong. If you insist on playing fair, you're going to get trashed.
what if it's password-protected, so only you can get it ?
If your password is good enough, they can't get in and you won't get sued.
If your passowrd or your ftp setup is lousy, they can get in which means that everybody can get in and therefore you're sharing files and you get sued.
Maybe, but the one thing I don't get is why would Microsoft be so obtusely transparent with this FUD. Surely they should be able spin it better, especially if they have been funding SCO.
Did you really think that the volunatary subscriber base kept RedHat afloat? No. They made it from the red to black by selling out per-CPU licenses for their enterprise edition.
I was rather shocked when I realized that still, in our very secular (enlightened) western countries, national level oaths such as inauguration oath of the president are taken on the bible. This must stop.
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No default engine? No go. The user would have to go the extra mile and choose an engine. How would he choose it? From a list? Ok, then what engine would go to the top of the list? That's after all the engine most people will pick.
The point about Microsoft's software being most popular is a moot point. They've done good business and they can do whatever they want with their browser. Why should they be punished for being good at marketing?
Ok. That's just silly.
I'm still amazed at how naive some OSS people are when it comes to business. Intel, 3Com and the big, high-end manufacturers have the money and resources to dabble with fringe operating systems (at loss I might add). I'm sure Broadcom would love to produce OSS drivers if there was a financial incentive to it.
Nice spin!
(Ok, I ripped it off Futurama - sue me)
Are you trolling or what? Is that supposed to make Linux look good?
The lack of proper USB 2.0, Firewire and SATA support is really hitting the acceptance of Linux on desktops.
Heck, I bought a Western Digital Raptor SATA drive and Silicon Image controller because it was "supported" by Linux. Well, what you know. It's supported by the kernel all right. The catch is that lilo doesn't know about it.
I suppose I could compile grub with the proper kernel drivers but that's not an option. A commodity like SATA card should work out of box.
My external USB 2.0 hard drive is crashing too.
Just to play devil's advocate: Why the hell not? It's not like everybody's playing PC when it comes to defining what's right and wrong. If you insist on playing fair, you're going to get trashed.
If your password is good enough, they can't get in and you won't get sued.
If your passowrd or your ftp setup is lousy, they can get in which means that everybody can get in and therefore you're sharing files and you get sued.
Simple?
I wouldn't have any problem with any of these, unless the "man being shot (real)" is an execution carried out by the state.
Maybe, but the one thing I don't get is why would Microsoft be so obtusely transparent with this FUD. Surely they should be able spin it better, especially if they have been funding SCO.
I hope, I really hope that this is not an official Star Trek definition of evil. It's just pathetic.
Just out of interest, does anyone know why GNU is still hanging on to info?
Did you really think that the volunatary subscriber base kept RedHat afloat? No. They made it from the red to black by selling out per-CPU licenses for their enterprise edition.
That was the funniest thing I've read in a while.
Great thinking there...
How about running a similar investigation on /. folk?
I wasted so many hours of my finite life working on that damn cube and I'll never get any of that time back. I hate it!
I'm starting to think SCO's legal strategy is to get the entire company declared legally insane. Watch them suing Microsoft and DoJ next.
Why should I experience a special-effect filled movie on a shitty 18" TFT screen instead of a movie screen?
(Yeah, that was sarcasm in case you're not sure)
How is this any different?
Any suggestions?
I'm gonna watch Matrix 3 tomorrow. I'm going to pay plenty of euros for the experience. What should I expect?
I was rather shocked when I realized that still, in our very secular (enlightened) western countries, national level oaths such as inauguration oath of the president are taken on the bible. This must stop.
"The more you tighten your grip, George, the more fans and their money will slip through your fingers."
Just wait for the advertisements they're going to be beaming into your dreams.
Which one of these did you fail: (a) English or (b) Geography?