Because the title of the article, and the focus on open source tools in the beggining, lends to the idea that open source is behind viruses. I would have to say the general public will understand it this way, and McAfee being the ones to point it out... wow, they must really be on the ball to take on this open force lennox aibo virus thingamjoodle aren't they?
Ok, some people have expressed some very basic concerns in regards to emergency situations. I would like to point a few simple things out.
1) House locks keep people OUT not IN, which is the goal here as well. I'm sure there would be simple mechanical method of opening the door in case of emergency, like turning the same deadbolt style lock that exists now. Difference is, this has the option of being opened from the outside using some tech and a motor.
2) LOCKS KEEP EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OUT NOW. This is why we carry such things as a rabbit tool, spreaders, and the traditional set of irons (axe + halligan). We break the damn lock. No problem.
Ok, so I came up with two simple points. But they are good ones nonetheless:)
The company I work for has ms servers, novell netware, etc, etc. We use AutoCAD, and desktops range from 2k to xp. We NEED compatibility with other companies file formats, and AutoCAD is the standard for architectural design. Sure, theres BricsCAD, etc, and I'm toying with the idea (I may buy a license for me at home... I dont have anything MS in my house. At all.), but it comes down to being able to share files quickly and easily.
You know what we've found? Office file formats tend to screw up when shared AMONG EACH OTHER! Yes, Office 97, 2000, XP, 2003, etc.. they tend to screw up dealing with their own native file format. So how could I possibly use that?
Besides, I usually don't want anyone outside my company editing a document I send them. So, PDF is a better idea. Not to mention I can create PDF's when I'm using OpenSuSe on the laptop, or SuSe/Gentoo/Fedora/Slack (sharing one machine - now that was annoying to set up) on my workstation. So, in short - I can make PDF with anything, and I know it can be read by anyone I send it to - or I tlel them to install a reader. They should have one already anyways.
So your worries about office formats? Hell, 80% of MS OFfice users can't read MS Office files...
(NOTE: Much like parent, "80%" number resolved from rear digestive pipework, left-hand side.)
"There's no reason for this OS bigotry. It's causing confusion in the marketplace, and generally turning the public off to Linux. Just pick the distro you like, and be happy for other people who use something that works for them. K?"
Screw K, Gnome r0x0rz!
But seriously, I agree. I have several distros happily sharing the same desktop, with SuSe on my roommates systems, Fedora on my tablet, OpenSuSe on my laptop, and Knoppix as my live cd.
All of them very happily connect to the slackware box being used as a server.
Now, while I do believe each distro has its place, and I find that certain distros are better than others for particular purposes, this is not to say another distro can't perform in a similar way. As such, I wouldn't ever frown on any distro that does what it says it can (However, there are a few I wouldn't even allow near any of my boxes, like Xandros, which failed (retail version, in box, btw, bought by my roommate on impulse) during installation on four different pc's, 2 of which currently have SuSe, the others being OpenSuSe and Fedora.).
Well one point there too, is what about used games? Personally, I own an N64, Gamecube, XBox, and PS1. The PS1 is modded, so I could play some import DBZ games that I picked up from a somewhat local Korean flea market (I'm your typical caucasian... so I stand out... but they love me, good ppls:)..). Just to note, I still play them here and there, which is why I bought the game.
Also, I'm a frequent visitor to GameStop... I go there with a few games I've beaten (maybe several times over) and am now bored of, trade them in, pick out a few titles off the used rack, and go home to beat those. Some games I like and can play over and over... those ones I keep. The others, I beat and take back to GameStop to trade in. For me, since I don't have an abundance of gameplay time, this comes out cheaper than renting.
Now, if I was interested in import titles, I'd mod anything I have. It just so happens I haven't exhausted the supply of the US games available just yet, and haven't seen an import Ijust had to have, so I have not modded yet... but I will. I don't back up, because I usually don't keep games for all that long. I also have never played an illegal copy of anything on any console that I own.... but I have screwed with my hardware (including controllers). I bought it, and I'll do with it what I like.
Actually, thats what I do with all of my customers... no strange fees, no tax to figure out, everything is included in the price... and they appreciate that.
In fact, one customer began using me because a friend told them about my simple way of charging people.
Cartoons nowadays are complete crap. I've been complaining about this for a long time...
Despite being an adult and working full time, the TV is one of my favorite passtimes. I enjoy sitting down, watching a movie, my favorite TV show, or even my girlfriend's favorite TV show. I still watch cartoons, anime or not, and I am addicted to the Cartoon Network (well, more like was, since they changed the lineup).
Now, I don't watch Saturday morning cartoons anymore. It isn't because I work, it isn't because I have something better to do - theres always TiVo or the good old VCR. The reason I don't watch them is they are horrible! I get bored within five minutes of these shows. Creativity is lost, theres no real enjoyment in watching them. The started off with the educational TV (which wasn't entirely bad), but the quality of the cartoons went down. Everyone obviously remembers Tennage Mutant Ninja Turtles... I had the whole collection of toys. My sister doesn't have ANY toys related to cartoons. What about Voltron? I had all of those toys as well. The list goes on... I loved plenty of toons. And while Pokemon became a fad for kids for a while, nothing really stuck. It isn't a good show, there's nothing in the episodes, no great story line, nothing to keep the viewers glued...
And thats whats killing the Saturday morning toons. Crappy story lines.
I want everyone to do something, everyone thinking the Honda Hybrid is the way to go. Go take a look at the fuel mileage.
Now, take a look at the VW TDI-based cars. Look at that fuel mileage. Verrrryyy interesting. It would seem... like diesel.... gets better mileage!
On top of that, if BioDiesel is used, you have a renewable resource that is better for the environment, and gets great mileage, all in a car that lasts longer! (typically, most diesels get 300k mi before anyone bothers to worry... just look at European taxis).
For all the guys into biodiesel, we know better than to think a hybrid is the only way to go in alternative fuel sources. You can't forget about diesels. BioDiesel can be made from fresh oils (such as rapeseed oil), or from waste vegetable oil (WVO), which, btw Diners & Restuarants pay to have removed from their property.
Plus, your exhaust smells like french fries! How can you go wrong? Read more here.
Ever drive a Mercedes diesel, or see the Mercedes diesels on the road? Theres one reason why they are still worth quite a few bucks after 20yrs... my 1983 300D runs great. I've owned it for a little over a year and a half now, and I paid for tires, brakes, and a few fuses. Mechanical problems have nothing to do with being a diesel engine, they have to do with the manufacturer. I've seen many 240D's and 300D's with well over 500k mi and running strong... because that is how long diesel engines last. In fact, now that I have more money, I'm going to upgrade... to another diesel, probably early 90's. The only other car I'd consider would be a VW diesel, I don't even think about buying a gas car anymore, it is a waste of time and money imho... I'd rather have something that will last longer, run stronger, and cost me less.
Does this mean I can't name my yet unborn (sperm has not yet met egg) child Slash Dot Mylastname? Damn!
Free Beastie
Open Beastie
Lih Nux
Damn. I can't even name him 'QWERTY' or 'DVORAK'
The common term is biodiesel or greasel for the mixture. When used with new diesel engines, they actually run cleaner than a natural gas engine.
Some have made their own biodiesel for as little as $.50 USD/gallon, for quite a large savings. In NJ, the price of diesel just went up about $0.10 USD...
The primary considerations are seals, older rubber seals will break down and fail, spewing all over the place. The solution? Use newer plastic seals, they last much longer anyway. There is a power loss of appr. 5%, but on new engines you don't feel all that much of a difference.
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"And they smell just as bad as diesel trains"
I think there is one problem with that... in the US, we have sub-standard diesel. We have a much higher sulfur content than Europe, which is the reason for the odor. One of the reasons diesel in Europe costs more than in the US is that the process of removing more sulfur will cost more... and the US is roughly 5-10 years behind on sulfur content.
I won't hypothesize about oil companies, etc., but I will say - I drive a diesel. I will buy another diesel soon. If I could afford to, I would purchase a new VW diesel, simply because they run cleaner, better, and longer... the difference in speed and the difference in volume between diesel and gas engines have changed greatly, you can no longer hear or smell a difference (when comparing a modern gas to a modern CDI or HDI engine).
I think the point was not to get it out there first, just to get the information out there. Imho, it is a fairly important proposal, and we should know as much as we can as soon as we can. Then, once more information is available, release that as well.
Personally, I prefer it that way.
Being a Lindows insider gives you nicely sorted links to freeware and to shareware. It also has links to commercial software, and yes, you do have to pay for that. So no, it doesn't give you anything special, you simply get updates.
Bares Bones vs. With Windows.... exactly. Windows OEM and upgrades will cost roughly $90, and a new version is out about every 2 years. Being a Lindows Insider is $99/yr. 50%? Don't be ridiculous, call it what it is.
Well here is an idea. Do you want to know the best way to get your point across, considering most/.ers know about google? Stop coming here. Then, you will have made a point.
The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Emissions of nitrogen oxides are either slightly reduced or slightly increased depending on the duty cycle and testing methods. The use of biodiesel decreases the solid carbon fraction of particulate matter (since the oxygen in biodiesel enables more complete combustion to CO2), eliminates the sulfate fraction (as there is no sulfur in the fuel), while the soluble, or hydrocarbon, fraction stays the same or is increased. Therefore, biodiesel works well with new technologies such as catalysts (which reduces the soluble fraction of diesel particulate but not the solid carbon fraction), particulate traps, and exhaust gas recirculation (potentially longer engine life due to less carbon).
I understand what you're saying as far as exposure, the large amount of crap that's pumped out and listed for 4 pages, and the increasing seller base. Still though, your item is as unique as it was. The thing to do (which, btw, would create some exposure) is perhaps petition ebay for more defined categories. I have noticed that alot of categories could be defined into numerous sub-categories, but they aren't. By doing so, people looking for specific types of items can still find them. Much better than an "other" category (which is what I use, I buy loads of wierd comp crap all the time).
That doesn't exactly make it a bad thing. In fact, I would happily give up paying for it through my job if I could get it for a great deal less through ebay (Though I'm not currently a merchant, so I can't). I, nor others seeking similar insurance, could give a crap less if Ebay made a profit by saving its users' money in the insurance market.
Well, think of this.... when did Jesus say that we had to go to church, or drinking in moderation is bad, or any of the other crap that gets thrown around?
I'm not one of those who lives blindly by faith, but I do believe, and I don't need to go to church to do it. I don't need to listen to Christian rock or hymns to be a good christian... that might make me a good catholic, but sort of like the pants and jeans thing, I can still be a good Christian.
So, in short, don't get upset over the stupid. Do what we all should be doing.... point and laugh!;)
Well even with that, I remember recently hearing on the radio that the "new" way of digitally recording TV (eliminating commercials, which has been available on VCR's for some time now) was being contested, and that some were ready to sue. So what would be special about an xbox recording? I think $40 for a VCR is a little bit more cost effective....
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I just bought an intel board, with intel graphics. No problem.
Because the title of the article, and the focus on open source tools in the beggining, lends to the idea that open source is behind viruses. I would have to say the general public will understand it this way, and McAfee being the ones to point it out... wow, they must really be on the ball to take on this open force lennox aibo virus thingamjoodle aren't they?
Ok, some people have expressed some very basic concerns in regards to emergency situations. I would like to point a few simple things out.
1) House locks keep people OUT not IN, which is the goal here as well. I'm sure there would be simple mechanical method of opening the door in case of emergency, like turning the same deadbolt style lock that exists now. Difference is, this has the option of being opened from the outside using some tech and a motor.
2) LOCKS KEEP EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OUT NOW. This is why we carry such things as a rabbit tool, spreaders, and the traditional set of irons (axe + halligan). We break the damn lock. No problem.
Ok, so I came up with two simple points. But they are good ones nonetheless :)
Here is my honest, simple response.
PDF.
The company I work for has ms servers, novell netware, etc, etc. We use AutoCAD, and desktops range from 2k to xp. We NEED compatibility with other companies file formats, and AutoCAD is the standard for architectural design. Sure, theres BricsCAD, etc, and I'm toying with the idea (I may buy a license for me at home... I dont have anything MS in my house. At all.), but it comes down to being able to share files quickly and easily.
You know what we've found? Office file formats tend to screw up when shared AMONG EACH OTHER! Yes, Office 97, 2000, XP, 2003, etc.. they tend to screw up dealing with their own native file format. So how could I possibly use that?
Besides, I usually don't want anyone outside my company editing a document I send them. So, PDF is a better idea. Not to mention I can create PDF's when I'm using OpenSuSe on the laptop, or SuSe/Gentoo/Fedora/Slack (sharing one machine - now that was annoying to set up) on my workstation. So, in short - I can make PDF with anything, and I know it can be read by anyone I send it to - or I tlel them to install a reader. They should have one already anyways.
So your worries about office formats? Hell, 80% of MS OFfice users can't read MS Office files...
(NOTE: Much like parent, "80%" number resolved from rear digestive pipework, left-hand side.)
"There's no reason for this OS bigotry. It's causing confusion in the marketplace, and generally turning the public off to Linux. Just pick the distro you like, and be happy for other people who use something that works for them. K?" Screw K, Gnome r0x0rz! But seriously, I agree. I have several distros happily sharing the same desktop, with SuSe on my roommates systems, Fedora on my tablet, OpenSuSe on my laptop, and Knoppix as my live cd. All of them very happily connect to the slackware box being used as a server. Now, while I do believe each distro has its place, and I find that certain distros are better than others for particular purposes, this is not to say another distro can't perform in a similar way. As such, I wouldn't ever frown on any distro that does what it says it can (However, there are a few I wouldn't even allow near any of my boxes, like Xandros, which failed (retail version, in box, btw, bought by my roommate on impulse) during installation on four different pc's, 2 of which currently have SuSe, the others being OpenSuSe and Fedora.).
You mean Nikon. Canon isn't the subject of this one, its Nikon's closed raw file format not being able to be used in Photoshop.
Well one point there too, is what about used games? Personally, I own an N64, Gamecube, XBox, and PS1. The PS1 is modded, so I could play some import DBZ games that I picked up from a somewhat local Korean flea market (I'm your typical caucasian... so I stand out... but they love me, good ppls :)..). Just to note, I still play them here and there, which is why I bought the game.
Also, I'm a frequent visitor to GameStop... I go there with a few games I've beaten (maybe several times over) and am now bored of, trade them in, pick out a few titles off the used rack, and go home to beat those. Some games I like and can play over and over... those ones I keep. The others, I beat and take back to GameStop to trade in. For me, since I don't have an abundance of gameplay time, this comes out cheaper than renting.
Now, if I was interested in import titles, I'd mod anything I have. It just so happens I haven't exhausted the supply of the US games available just yet, and haven't seen an import Ijust had to have, so I have not modded yet... but I will. I don't back up, because I usually don't keep games for all that long. I also have never played an illegal copy of anything on any console that I own.... but I have screwed with my hardware (including controllers). I bought it, and I'll do with it what I like.
Actually, thats what I do with all of my customers... no strange fees, no tax to figure out, everything is included in the price... and they appreciate that. In fact, one customer began using me because a friend told them about my simple way of charging people.
Cartoons nowadays are complete crap. I've been complaining about this for a long time... Despite being an adult and working full time, the TV is one of my favorite passtimes. I enjoy sitting down, watching a movie, my favorite TV show, or even my girlfriend's favorite TV show. I still watch cartoons, anime or not, and I am addicted to the Cartoon Network (well, more like was, since they changed the lineup). Now, I don't watch Saturday morning cartoons anymore. It isn't because I work, it isn't because I have something better to do - theres always TiVo or the good old VCR. The reason I don't watch them is they are horrible! I get bored within five minutes of these shows. Creativity is lost, theres no real enjoyment in watching them. The started off with the educational TV (which wasn't entirely bad), but the quality of the cartoons went down. Everyone obviously remembers Tennage Mutant Ninja Turtles... I had the whole collection of toys. My sister doesn't have ANY toys related to cartoons. What about Voltron? I had all of those toys as well. The list goes on... I loved plenty of toons. And while Pokemon became a fad for kids for a while, nothing really stuck. It isn't a good show, there's nothing in the episodes, no great story line, nothing to keep the viewers glued... And thats whats killing the Saturday morning toons. Crappy story lines.
I want everyone to do something, everyone thinking the Honda Hybrid is the way to go. Go take a look at the fuel mileage. Now, take a look at the VW TDI-based cars. Look at that fuel mileage. Verrrryyy interesting. It would seem... like diesel.... gets better mileage! On top of that, if BioDiesel is used, you have a renewable resource that is better for the environment, and gets great mileage, all in a car that lasts longer! (typically, most diesels get 300k mi before anyone bothers to worry... just look at European taxis). For all the guys into biodiesel, we know better than to think a hybrid is the only way to go in alternative fuel sources. You can't forget about diesels. BioDiesel can be made from fresh oils (such as rapeseed oil), or from waste vegetable oil (WVO), which, btw Diners & Restuarants pay to have removed from their property. Plus, your exhaust smells like french fries! How can you go wrong? Read more here.
Ever drive a Mercedes diesel, or see the Mercedes diesels on the road? Theres one reason why they are still worth quite a few bucks after 20yrs... my 1983 300D runs great. I've owned it for a little over a year and a half now, and I paid for tires, brakes, and a few fuses. Mechanical problems have nothing to do with being a diesel engine, they have to do with the manufacturer. I've seen many 240D's and 300D's with well over 500k mi and running strong... because that is how long diesel engines last. In fact, now that I have more money, I'm going to upgrade... to another diesel, probably early 90's. The only other car I'd consider would be a VW diesel, I don't even think about buying a gas car anymore, it is a waste of time and money imho... I'd rather have something that will last longer, run stronger, and cost me less.
Does this mean I can't name my yet unborn (sperm has not yet met egg) child Slash Dot Mylastname? Damn! Free Beastie Open Beastie Lih Nux Damn. I can't even name him 'QWERTY' or 'DVORAK'
The common term is biodiesel or greasel for the mixture. When used with new diesel engines, they actually run cleaner than a natural gas engine. Some have made their own biodiesel for as little as $.50 USD/gallon, for quite a large savings. In NJ, the price of diesel just went up about $0.10 USD... The primary considerations are seals, older rubber seals will break down and fail, spewing all over the place. The solution? Use newer plastic seals, they last much longer anyway. There is a power loss of appr. 5%, but on new engines you don't feel all that much of a difference.
"And they smell just as bad as diesel trains"
I think there is one problem with that... in the US, we have sub-standard diesel. We have a much higher sulfur content than Europe, which is the reason for the odor. One of the reasons diesel in Europe costs more than in the US is that the process of removing more sulfur will cost more... and the US is roughly 5-10 years behind on sulfur content.
I won't hypothesize about oil companies, etc., but I will say - I drive a diesel. I will buy another diesel soon. If I could afford to, I would purchase a new VW diesel, simply because they run cleaner, better, and longer... the difference in speed and the difference in volume between diesel and gas engines have changed greatly, you can no longer hear or smell a difference (when comparing a modern gas to a modern CDI or HDI engine).
I think the point was not to get it out there first, just to get the information out there. Imho, it is a fairly important proposal, and we should know as much as we can as soon as we can. Then, once more information is available, release that as well. Personally, I prefer it that way.
Being a Lindows insider gives you nicely sorted links to freeware and to shareware. It also has links to commercial software, and yes, you do have to pay for that. So no, it doesn't give you anything special, you simply get updates.
Bares Bones vs. With Windows.... exactly. Windows OEM and upgrades will cost roughly $90, and a new version is out about every 2 years. Being a Lindows Insider is $99/yr. 50%? Don't be ridiculous, call it what it is.
Well here is an idea. Do you want to know the best way to get your point across, considering most /.ers know about google? Stop coming here. Then, you will have made a point.
Care of biodiesel.org:
The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Emissions of nitrogen oxides are either slightly reduced or slightly increased depending on the duty cycle and testing methods. The use of biodiesel decreases the solid carbon fraction of particulate matter (since the oxygen in biodiesel enables more complete combustion to CO2), eliminates the sulfate fraction (as there is no sulfur in the fuel), while the soluble, or hydrocarbon, fraction stays the same or is increased. Therefore, biodiesel works well with new technologies such as catalysts (which reduces the soluble fraction of diesel particulate but not the solid carbon fraction), particulate traps, and exhaust gas recirculation (potentially longer engine life due to less carbon).
I understand what you're saying as far as exposure, the large amount of crap that's pumped out and listed for 4 pages, and the increasing seller base. Still though, your item is as unique as it was. The thing to do (which, btw, would create some exposure) is perhaps petition ebay for more defined categories. I have noticed that alot of categories could be defined into numerous sub-categories, but they aren't. By doing so, people looking for specific types of items can still find them. Much better than an "other" category (which is what I use, I buy loads of wierd comp crap all the time).
That doesn't exactly make it a bad thing. In fact, I would happily give up paying for it through my job if I could get it for a great deal less through ebay (Though I'm not currently a merchant, so I can't). I, nor others seeking similar insurance, could give a crap less if Ebay made a profit by saving its users' money in the insurance market.
Maybe the xbox runs off of the wolfenstein 3d graphics engine? You know, floor, wall, door, elevator, and nazis....
Well, think of this.... when did Jesus say that we had to go to church, or drinking in moderation is bad, or any of the other crap that gets thrown around? I'm not one of those who lives blindly by faith, but I do believe, and I don't need to go to church to do it. I don't need to listen to Christian rock or hymns to be a good christian... that might make me a good catholic, but sort of like the pants and jeans thing, I can still be a good Christian. So, in short, don't get upset over the stupid. Do what we all should be doing.... point and laugh! ;)
Blitz! *runs to car*
Well even with that, I remember recently hearing on the radio that the "new" way of digitally recording TV (eliminating commercials, which has been available on VCR's for some time now) was being contested, and that some were ready to sue. So what would be special about an xbox recording? I think $40 for a VCR is a little bit more cost effective....