PHLAK == Knoppix for 31337 h4x0rz???
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PHLAK 0.2 Released
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· Score: 4, Interesting
All kidding aside, this does seem like an interesting project. Something that can be used for good (security audits, finding problems in your setup, private network testing) or bad (take it to the library and start hacking from there).
I didn't see anything in the FAQ's about this; is it possible to install other software on the ramdisk?
Why are all the stories in the Developers section always about product releases or developer organizations. I want to see some stories about actual developer stuff; you know, technical stuff, stories about programming, stuff like that.
You know, it is possible for you to submit your own links to stories, topics, etc. If there's something in particular you find interesting and worth discussing, submit an article about it so that others may get the opportunity to see it and discuss it.
My opinion is that having NVIDIA work with kernel developers to come up with fully open-source, GPL licensed Linux drivers for their hardware would be better than ever releasing a single binary-only driver.
And, as has been said many times before, NVidia doesn't own all the code in their drivers. Some of that is licensed. As a result, they are not allowed to change the licensing to GPL-only. To do that, they'd have to strip out much of the functionality that makes the card useful.
My problem with PDF files is when you click on one, thinking it is a HTML link, my system grinds to a halt for 3 to 4 minutes while it opens up.
And putting your mouse on the link and reading the status bar doesn't show you it's a PDF file? Do you also blindly click on goatse.cx links? The status bar showing the target location has been a feature since, IIRC, Mosaic.
Because the average Slashdotter will happily boycott Adobe PDF files while listening to the latest CD and planning to go see LOTR or Matrix 3 this weekend.
What is the deal with people on slashdot not wanting to read PDF files? Why do we need warnings that a link is to a PDF?
It's certainly not about standards compliance (Slashdot generating incompliant HTML 3.2 code anyone?) And, it's not about supporting patent encumbered file formats (GIF instead of PNG, multiple articles on MP3 players)
So tell me, honestly. Why do people have such a hard time with PDFs?
I'm sure they have a limit that if the fradulant charge was under they wont sue and they just eat the loss, but if that happens one hundred fold from what it does now, I think they will start to change their mind on that limit and lower or remove it.
Two of my three credit cards have contracts with them that state I am not at all responsible for fradulant charges, nor do they charge extra for this.
True, they don't charge you for this, now. However, if they start getting a hundred fold increase in fraudulent charge claims, what do you think they'll do?
Spend time, money, effort, etc. tracking down the originator of the fraud.
Eat the charges themselves
Increase your service charges, interest rates, or fraudulent charge fees
I'm afraid that, like most other things, they'll punish those who they find easiest to punish, in this case, their own customers.
I really hope this isn't a troll. If so, sorry for feeding. Google for Linux PDA
There was a company that made one called the VX3 IIRC. And, of course, there's the Sharp Zaurus. I also think that you can get Linux to run on the ARM based PDAs, such as the iPAQ, HP Jordana, etc.
Agreed. The power of apt isn't necessarily the tool, it's the repository that apt connects to. After all, it's the thousands of packages that are tested against each other that creates a cohesive system.
What will drive Linux adoption
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Linux in 2004?
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· Score: 4, Insightful
It's not about having "good enough" software. It's about having feature-for-feature replacements that are open and secure. It isn't enough that sendmail, procmail, spamassassin, ical, etc. can be put together to implement most of the MS Exchange features; it's going to be the drop-in replacement that drives adoption.
Once people are used to using the drop-in replacements, they will be able to migrate away from closed and proprietary solutions. Until the drop-ins are available, Linux will not make huge inroads. (all IMHO, of course)
They couldn't give a crap about the printers. All the vendors see printers as are a disguised way to get a customer to buy into a longerm committment to the vendor's supplies.
Exactly. You've hit the nail on the head. The cheap lowball host based printers cause the manufacturers to lose money. They don't want you to buy 10 printers. They want you to buy 1 printer and 10 ink carts.
(Have you actually installed Windows lately? It's a TEXT MODE installation for Christ's sake! How can I expect my grandmother to deal with a text mode installation? Windows installation is only "easy" for the user in that somebody did it for them at the factory.)
Ok, I call bullshit. When is the last time you installed a version of Windows? I've recently installed Win98 and WinXP Home, neither of which was a text mode install. Both came up with graphical 640x480 installer screens, with mouse support, and went through the install process.
Agreed that Linux installs have become easier. RH 9 and Mandrake 9.1 installs were wonderful, however I ended up installing and running Gentoo, because hey, I'm a sucker for torture:)
Yes, preview is good. And, not to berate your point; it is better that a system runs cool using passive cooling as opposed to active cooling. One less thing to go wrong.
You know what I find pretty damn interesting? That my Radeon 9600 operates with NO active cooling at all, only a simple heat conductor. Quite[sic] is good.
Jessica Lynch isn't as much of a hero as the other men and women who had to go in and rescue her. I'm not saying that she deserved to be gangraped, but that she isn't a hero because of it either. And, notice that we don't hear all about the lives of the other soldiers who had to risk their lives. We don't have TV movies made about them. Everything about that whole situation focuses on her. If she wasn't a white suburb girl, we'd never really hear anything about it.
I'm going to assume by your low UID number that this was an attempt at humor. After all, the first line says "EvilAlien Writes" followed by the writeup. So, credit where credit is due. Thank you EvilAlien for the complete writeup, and for not leaving us to the mercy of the editors.
Ok, I'm not into audio editing, but Fruityloop looks like Audacity on steroids. Maybe make some suggestions to the Audacity team as to features that exist in Fruityloop that you think Audacity could use?
Ok, so what USEFUL application would you like to see as part of the KDE system that doesn't currently exist? Something scientific? A KDE photo editor like Gimp or Photoshop?
Secondly, if there's an itch that's bothering you, then scratch it. There's no barrier to entry. The code's all right there. KDevelop would even help you if you understand the programming language necessary. If you can't write it, but feel like you NEED it, pay someone to write it for you. Just realize that whining on/. isn't going to fix the problem.
Or, failing all that, go to KDE bugs page and fill out a request for your USEFUL feature. Maybe someone on the development teams will decide that you're correct and implement the feature.
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Office XP Developer Edition
Sorry if I missed the joke.
This image seems appropriate here.
All kidding aside, this does seem like an interesting project. Something that can be used for good (security audits, finding problems in your setup, private network testing) or bad (take it to the library and start hacking from there).
I didn't see anything in the FAQ's about this; is it possible to install other software on the ramdisk?
You know, it is possible for you to submit your own links to stories, topics, etc. If there's something in particular you find interesting and worth discussing, submit an article about it so that others may get the opportunity to see it and discuss it.
by irc.goatse.cx troll (593289) on Mon Dec 08, '03 01:43 PM (#7661626)
Tell me I did not just read that. Thank goodness the trolls are here to explain page widening.
And, as has been said many times before, NVidia doesn't own all the code in their drivers. Some of that is licensed. As a result, they are not allowed to change the licensing to GPL-only. To do that, they'd have to strip out much of the functionality that makes the card useful.
And putting your mouse on the link and reading the status bar doesn't show you it's a PDF file? Do you also blindly click on goatse.cx links? The status bar showing the target location has been a feature since, IIRC, Mosaic.
So, let me make sure I have this correct:
What is the deal with people on slashdot not wanting to read PDF files? Why do we need warnings that a link is to a PDF?
It's certainly not about standards compliance (Slashdot generating incompliant HTML 3.2 code anyone?) And, it's not about supporting patent encumbered file formats (GIF instead of PNG, multiple articles on MP3 players)
So tell me, honestly. Why do people have such a hard time with PDFs?
True, they don't charge you for this, now. However, if they start getting a hundred fold increase in fraudulent charge claims, what do you think they'll do?
I'm afraid that, like most other things, they'll punish those who they find easiest to punish, in this case, their own customers.
If you don't think ENTER could be kinky, just lookup odd insertions.
I really hope this isn't a troll. If so, sorry for feeding. Google for Linux PDA
There was a company that made one called the VX3 IIRC. And, of course, there's the Sharp Zaurus. I also think that you can get Linux to run on the ARM based PDAs, such as the iPAQ, HP Jordana, etc.
Agreed. The power of apt isn't necessarily the tool, it's the repository that apt connects to. After all, it's the thousands of packages that are tested against each other that creates a cohesive system.
It's not about having "good enough" software. It's about having feature-for-feature replacements that are open and secure. It isn't enough that sendmail, procmail, spamassassin, ical, etc. can be put together to implement most of the MS Exchange features; it's going to be the drop-in replacement that drives adoption.
Once people are used to using the drop-in replacements, they will be able to migrate away from closed and proprietary solutions. Until the drop-ins are available, Linux will not make huge inroads. (all IMHO, of course)
Exactly. You've hit the nail on the head. The cheap lowball host based printers cause the manufacturers to lose money. They don't want you to buy 10 printers. They want you to buy 1 printer and 10 ink carts.
Ok, I call bullshit. When is the last time you installed a version of Windows? I've recently installed Win98 and WinXP Home, neither of which was a text mode install. Both came up with graphical 640x480 installer screens, with mouse support, and went through the install process.
Agreed that Linux installs have become easier. RH 9 and Mandrake 9.1 installs were wonderful, however I ended up installing and running Gentoo, because hey, I'm a sucker for torture :)
Acutally, with 6 competitors, the Elimination Chamber would be more appropriate.
Yes, I'm a geek who enjoys watching professional wrestling. No, I don't think it's real. Yes, I understand that it's scripted and choreographed.
Not only on-topic, but a really entertaining flash game as well.
Yes, preview is good. And, not to berate your point; it is better that a system runs cool using passive cooling as opposed to active cooling. One less thing to go wrong.
And quiet is even better.
Jessica Lynch isn't as much of a hero as the other men and women who had to go in and rescue her. I'm not saying that she deserved to be gangraped, but that she isn't a hero because of it either. And, notice that we don't hear all about the lives of the other soldiers who had to risk their lives. We don't have TV movies made about them. Everything about that whole situation focuses on her. If she wasn't a white suburb girl, we'd never really hear anything about it.
</ot>I'm going to assume by your low UID number that this was an attempt at humor. After all, the first line says "EvilAlien Writes" followed by the writeup. So, credit where credit is due. Thank you EvilAlien for the complete writeup, and for not leaving us to the mercy of the editors.
Ok, I'm not into audio editing, but Fruityloop looks like Audacity on steroids. Maybe make some suggestions to the Audacity team as to features that exist in Fruityloop that you think Audacity could use?
Ok, so what USEFUL application would you like to see as part of the KDE system that doesn't currently exist? Something scientific? A KDE photo editor like Gimp or Photoshop?
Secondly, if there's an itch that's bothering you, then scratch it. There's no barrier to entry. The code's all right there. KDevelop would even help you if you understand the programming language necessary. If you can't write it, but feel like you NEED it, pay someone to write it for you. Just realize that whining on /. isn't going to fix the problem.
Or, failing all that, go to KDE bugs page and fill out a request for your USEFUL feature. Maybe someone on the development teams will decide that you're correct and implement the feature.
Or Gentoo Linux Install Script
Seriously, there's a couple of bugs to this, but overall, it does a pretty good job of hand-holding as you install a Gentoo system.