Is the beef they have with kernel 2.4 and above and primarily suspcions due to the increase in SMP capabilities that were made in this series? If so are those using kernels in the 2.2 series and below immune to the System V threats?
John's plans are definitely the way to go if you are a hobbiest looking to learn CNC and don't mind spending the time to build the machines. Your not likely going to be able to build large complex, multi-layer boards with one of these. That is not the intent. You will be able to build a 6"x6" double sided board having a fairly good density and will drill all the holes. Once built you can use it to mill other items in plastic or soft non-ferrous metals.
I built the PCBmill from John's plans (replaced by his newer BRUTE model). The tools and materials are easily found and the learning experience is well worth the time. CNC can be pretty addicting.
If we had continued to explore the moon and established a base there and maybe moved on to the planets and the stars we wouldn't be having these debates would we?
Going to the moon was (IMHO) man's greatest scientific and engineering achievement. We got there and just stopped. We had no vision for anything beyond meeting Kennedy's goal of sticking it to Soviet Russia before they stuck it to us. Literaly thousands of highly trained and dedicated engineers, scientists and techicians were given pink slips. The whole program was dismantled! We couldn't build a Saturn IV today if we tried!
So is it any suprise that our collective memory of the achievement starts to fade into the realm of myth and legend?
Just got RR service about two months ago. The cable guy was late for his appointment (typical). I was at work and I had left instructions for my wife to give him some details about my configuration as I have several machines networked. I talked to the tech as he first got there and he told me that they had to install MS Outlook express whether I used it or not for email. I grumbled about not wanting that Virus magnet on my PC but the tech insisted. Aside from that the only other piece of software he messed with was Internet Explorer which he set to the RR page by default. Forget about trying to get them to install on Linux or anything non-MS. They have a specific drill they go through and if it isn't on the menu forget it.
The funny part came about three hours later at the point the tech was about to give up on my install. The modem was in, the software was in but the gateway wouldn't respond. I told him that I was on a static IP address and he'd have to change the setting to dynamic IP. I had to walk him through the steps to change the IP settings! A short reboot later and I'm setup.
I get home later that night and rip out outlook, setup Mozilla, buy and install a cable router and everything has run like greased lightning ever since.
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Is the beef they have with kernel 2.4 and above and primarily suspcions due to the increase in SMP capabilities that were made in this series? If so are those using kernels in the 2.2 series and below immune to the System V threats?
John's plans are definitely the way to go if you are a hobbiest looking to learn CNC and don't mind spending the time to build the machines. Your not likely going to be able to build large complex, multi-layer boards with one of these. That is not the intent. You will be able to build a 6"x6" double sided board having a fairly good density and will drill all the holes. Once built you can use it to mill other items in plastic or soft non-ferrous metals. I built the PCBmill from John's plans (replaced by his newer BRUTE model). The tools and materials are easily found and the learning experience is well worth the time. CNC can be pretty addicting.
If we had continued to explore the moon and established a base there and maybe moved on to the planets and the stars we wouldn't be having these debates would we? Going to the moon was (IMHO) man's greatest scientific and engineering achievement. We got there and just stopped. We had no vision for anything beyond meeting Kennedy's goal of sticking it to Soviet Russia before they stuck it to us. Literaly thousands of highly trained and dedicated engineers, scientists and techicians were given pink slips. The whole program was dismantled! We couldn't build a Saturn IV today if we tried! So is it any suprise that our collective memory of the achievement starts to fade into the realm of myth and legend?
Didn't pay extra. RR is new in my area and had all sorts of "free" stuff for signing up (i.e., installation 3 months 1/2 price etc).
Just got RR service about two months ago. The cable guy was late for his appointment (typical). I was at work and I had left instructions for my wife to give him some details about my configuration as I have several machines networked. I talked to the tech as he first got there and he told me that they had to install MS Outlook express whether I used it or not for email. I grumbled about not wanting that Virus magnet on my PC but the tech insisted. Aside from that the only other piece of software he messed with was Internet Explorer which he set to the RR page by default. Forget about trying to get them to install on Linux or anything non-MS. They have a specific drill they go through and if it isn't on the menu forget it.
The funny part came about three hours later at the point the tech was about to give up on my install. The modem was in, the software was in but the gateway wouldn't respond. I told him that I was on a static IP address and he'd have to change the setting to dynamic IP. I had to walk him through the steps to change the IP settings! A short reboot later and I'm setup.
I get home later that night and rip out outlook, setup Mozilla, buy and install a cable router and everything has run like greased lightning ever since.