Actually most Window's users can actually run in a least privilaged way if they want to. Linux does not support least privilage usage except in a very minor way. Too many competing standards.
Once upon a time, I think, even Bill Gates had that.
It appears like a lot of people agreed that he did a good job. I think that you will find more business owners that aspire to achieve Bill's succes, than those who aspire to eek out a meager living.
Interesting points, but I think we should look at the reasoning a little.
perl is available on non unix platforms. Copy is available.
Unix commands such as dd tend to have a bunch of options. Most program implementers shy away from such bad practice. A gui is good help for such programs.
gcc is nice, but it gobbles up memory and doesn't release it.
gdb works okay, but there is a counterpart called cdb on windows.
I think we should remember that you are not locked into using a gui on any platform. I use KDE on Linux and I pray for the day that it is as nice to use as Windows. I think that the main advantage of Unix is that you can do anything from the command line that you can do from the GUI.
I fail to see the benefit in the demise of any large innovative software company. Remember that without Windows, Linux would not have any competition either, and that would have a negative impact too.
I agree with this comment (although I am unsure about the IPX Netbeu stuff, it does sound correct). In addition use a current version of windows for the server. Just upgrading to win2k3 server alone, will help to improve your security. Also be sure to run windows update every time a patch is released. You can tell windows to do this automatically.
Don't use an air conditioner when tha application requires low voltage. Instead use a fan (or group of fans) vented to the outside. The net affect will be around -5 to -10 degree delta. Plus, fans can operate on the voltage solar panels can provide (read no battery bank)
Really? All 30,000 plus people? And their children, and spouses too I bet? Personally I think most people who develop software may be a little strange, but I feel offended that you group so many people into that category. I'm not crazy. It's a really nice place to work. We get paid to develop software. I like that. I also like Linux. I see benefits to private development of software and open development of software. One nice benifit of closed source software is that software interoperates with less difficulty. I think this is driven by pride, and other things that are avaiable to open source developers... but in addition there is also the motivating force of having no job if you produce something that interoperates poorly.
Linux has trouble with this. Too many base class libraries. Let's choose the best options we have and work collaboratively on them. I think the quality of open source software would improve in that case.
On a way unrelated topic for a second. Is there an easy way to setup netscape mail with some mail client that comes with Linux? Can someone give me a link to a howto? I want to be able to spell check, and grammer check my mail before it is sent.
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I've not seen some of these questions. Also, I didn't get this memo? :)
I was waiting for someone to put this in here! :)
FYI: The Longhorn API will support the old win32 API.
Ahh, sweet ignorance. Bet you can't find any proof of this infamous quote.
Actually most Window's users can actually run in a least privilaged way if they want to. Linux does not support least privilage usage except in a very minor way. Too many competing standards.
Once upon a time, I think, even Bill Gates had that. It appears like a lot of people agreed that he did a good job. I think that you will find more business owners that aspire to achieve Bill's succes, than those who aspire to eek out a meager living.
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perl is available on non unix platforms. Copy is available.
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Unix commands such as dd tend to have a bunch of options. Most program implementers shy away from such bad practice. A gui is good help for such programs.
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gcc is nice, but it gobbles up memory and doesn't release it.
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gdb works okay, but there is a counterpart called cdb on windows.
I think we should remember that you are not locked into using a gui on any platform. I use KDE on Linux and I pray for the day that it is as nice to use as Windows. I think that the main advantage of Unix is that you can do anything from the command line that you can do from the GUI.There is one more character to type with the while version:
for(;;);
while(1);
If you can afford to upgrade from a 386 to a 486, I think you can handle 2 points in a minor kernel version. :)
We'll know soon enough.
Why does everyone want a flying car? We already have planes and helicopters. Just use one of those when you want to fly.
Easily usable means easily exploitable? was the question posed by the original post.
We're bi-operatingsystem-ual out here.
It would be easier than bringing something back from mars.
I fail to see the benefit in the demise of any large innovative software company. Remember that without Windows, Linux would not have any competition either, and that would have a negative impact too.
I agree with this comment (although I am unsure about the IPX Netbeu stuff, it does sound correct). In addition use a current version of windows for the server. Just upgrading to win2k3 server alone, will help to improve your security. Also be sure to run windows update every time a patch is released. You can tell windows to do this automatically.
Sounds like Microsoft.
Goodness, gracious, Save the o zone! :)
Don't use an air conditioner when tha application requires low voltage. Instead use a fan (or group of fans) vented to the outside. The net affect will be around -5 to -10 degree delta. Plus, fans can operate on the voltage solar panels can provide (read no battery bank)
Plastic wrap, or foil, how about tupperware. How about a wedding ring, symbolizing commitment?
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If windows can do it, why not gnome?
Should I be able to keep 4 cars, and pay for only 3? All arguments can sound nice, until someone thinks about what is being posed.
Can't wait to see a beowolf of these. (Sorry, I just had to do it.)
Linux has trouble with this. Too many base class libraries. Let's choose the best options we have and work collaboratively on them. I think the quality of open source software would improve in that case.
On a way unrelated topic for a second. Is there an easy way to setup netscape mail with some mail client that comes with Linux? Can someone give me a link to a howto? I want to be able to spell check, and grammer check my mail before it is sent.