What about it? What about everyone buy some shares and group together as shareholders to stop SCO from doing this? Then, donate your shares to a single Linux organisation, like Mandrake or Red Hat, and do away with all this madness. This would stop all the doubts people have about the OSS community not being united and only help it. Anyways, just a thought to save linux...
on their website, they say its a good way to practice -- for all those grand masters out there. Because you can focus on a single shot or whatever. But I could see it popping up in arcades...
you know, this isn't on the front page, but if you read the last article, about India and OSS, you could click on the link. Kinda funny, gave me a first post, and this thought is definitely insightful, informative, and interesting.
Actually, this post above discusses the terrible shape UBI was in because of poor management. Perhaps it was an inside job to be able to blame this incident for when it goes down the shitter. An idea that is completely unfounded, but interesting...
But there is a difference between Microsoft and where with Windows Update, you have paid for the update service, and you should expect at least a minimum of Q&A done to a patch.
I assume your speaking of paying for Windows XP when you say that you've paid for the update service, or else someone really ripped you off. If that is indeed what you are referring to, then I have an issue with Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSe because I did pay for them (support the cause and all) and although you say "I can remember some packages I installed in which they gave you a very explicit warranty : This might screw you up, we're not responsible if it does.
" -- this is exactly what Windows Update says in it's EULA.
So, I would say that Microsoft does a better job in this aspect. Also, you're going to knock Microsoft because they are pro-actively getting people security updates? Wow, this seems to me like a better way, because we all know that many exploits have actually been patched, it's the sysadmins who don't patch their systems that get hacked.
I know we're supposed to be Anti-MS here and all, and I generally am, but please, don't throw out logic and reasoning when attacking the giant.
I was just reading an article in Business 2.0 (yes, I try to help out where I can) about a group called SAIC that does a lot of data mining and management for the CIA as well as many other aspects of the government. Apparently they do quite a bit of the security aspect of the CIA as well. Now if only they'd go public, their stock would be incredible...
It is ready for usage by anybody. However, I would recommend setting it up for them. Like installing the right libs. And setting up the network -- a lot of setup is still quite confusing for parents (I did this) but once they just need to use it, they're good to go. So go over there, set it up, and then let them play.
ah yes, our good friend security would be left in the dust...
wireless is inherently insecure, so as long as people are comfortable with it, i guess itll do fine.
Just because you like messing with computers doesn't mean you'll like doing it for a living.
Amen. My whole family is Com Sci people, my dad writes programs for robots in factories, my brother works in the Air Force CERT, and my mom works on data management. I've always enjoyed tinkering with computers, but I enjoy training people much more. Right now, in college, I work at Resnet, but that's just for money. I'm a Human Resource major. I'm taking "Learning and Behaviour" NSC 4320 (Neuroscience), and "The Adult Learner" EPS 4240 (Educational Psychology) instead of random courses on databases or MIS. I'm happy where I am, even though I must try and convince my family of that every day.
I had the "pleasure" of using the 5455 and I found it to be completely useless. Unless you are somehow attached to the ipaq style or whatever (and you come from Palm) I would not suggest this as the Wifi Pocket PC of choice.
I would suggest the Tungsten C. I borrowed it from a friend for a day and was utterly impressed. The Palm OS 5 is very peppy with the new processor and the battery life is simply amazing. Most Pocket PC devices can only last about 7-10 hours, and only 2-3 with wifi on. However, the C can last up to a week, or a good 11 hours with Wifi. Not only that, but it does a better job rendering. Considering you are coming from a Palm device, I would recommend this C because programs will also be compatible.
Correct is not necessarily what is mandated to you from above. Sure, it'd be nice to be able to take two weeks for a single idea, but reality is a different story. By two weeks later you are probably expected to be working on a new project or at the very least moving on...
I'm waiting for the 3 Ghz Jesus model to come out. Apparently it would be able "to do miracles!" I don't know about this marketing hype sometimes, you kind of have to see it to believe it.
Yeah, I agree with you. I noted in their text that they discussed the inability of cable to have voice. Bull, I have digital cable, digital phone, and a cable modem all coming through my cable. The biggest problem, however, with only one connection is that if you lose it, you're sunk! This could work right now with off-the-shelf components (sure it's a little shoddy) but I'm wary of wifi due to the complete disregard for security.
I'd love to see the next one come to a point where Neo is forced to be assimilated back in the matrix again. And the final scene is the same as the first scene in the first one. And he is back in it all over again. A very buddhist (reincarnation) belief to finish it all off.
Remember that this a part of the trilogy as a whole. I really think any criticisms of this movie by itself can, and will, be silenced when we finally see Revolutions, and the see all three in a row -- totallly immersing ourselves in the world of the Matrix. (Sounds like marketing, but think about it) If you think about a normal plot sequence in any story (book, movie, etc.) this is how it usually is (for those of you who forgot freshmen english):
Matrix Reloaded is the top two lines, little character development, little plot preperation (even not necessarily any plot development), and some critical elements to the story. This key element in Reloaded is Choice. However, that doesn't make the first half (which is more discovery of himself and the system he exists in) any less important -- as Karl Menninger noted "To "know thyself" must mean to know the malignancy of one's own instincts and to know, as well, one's power to deflect it." Very apropos don't you think?
Ok, spoiler alert, stop reading if you don't want to know...
Hmm, you didn't think that the whole architect guy mentioning several other "saviours" wasn't messing with Neo? Or the Oracle for that matter? This issue of choice messed with him, just as much as the issue of reality messed with him in the first one.
Now, I was seriously messed with right when he was given choices, but I was also messed with later when I contemplated what is being said: "You're not here to make a choice, you've already made it, you're here to find out why you made that choice." Wow. So life isn't making choices, but discovering who we are and why we do what we do. Maybe you don't agree with it, but it is something to think about, and to, in your terms, "mess with our heads."
I would do a refund thing: charge 8 bucks for the disc, and give 5 bucks for the emptied disc. This would more than encourage recycling, yet keeping the low cost.
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What about it? What about everyone buy some shares and group together as shareholders to stop SCO from doing this? Then, donate your shares to a single Linux organisation, like Mandrake or Red Hat, and do away with all this madness. This would stop all the doubts people have about the OSS community not being united and only help it. Anyways, just a thought to save linux...
on their website, they say its a good way to practice -- for all those grand masters out there. Because you can focus on a single shot or whatever. But I could see it popping up in arcades...
you know, this isn't on the front page, but if you read the last article, about India and OSS, you could click on the link. Kinda funny, gave me a first post, and this thought is definitely insightful, informative, and interesting.
Actually, this post above discusses the terrible shape UBI was in because of poor management. Perhaps it was an inside job to be able to blame this incident for when it goes down the shitter. An idea that is completely unfounded, but interesting...
I assume your speaking of paying for Windows XP when you say that you've paid for the update service, or else someone really ripped you off. If that is indeed what you are referring to, then I have an issue with Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSe because I did pay for them (support the cause and all) and although you say "I can remember some packages I installed in which they gave you a very explicit warranty : This might screw you up, we're not responsible if it does. " -- this is exactly what Windows Update says in it's EULA.
So, I would say that Microsoft does a better job in this aspect. Also, you're going to knock Microsoft because they are pro-actively getting people security updates? Wow, this seems to me like a better way, because we all know that many exploits have actually been patched, it's the sysadmins who don't patch their systems that get hacked.
I know we're supposed to be Anti-MS here and all, and I generally am, but please, don't throw out logic and reasoning when attacking the giant.
packet shaping. will fix all your problems.
I was just reading an article in Business 2.0 (yes, I try to help out where I can) about a group called SAIC that does a lot of data mining and management for the CIA as well as many other aspects of the government. Apparently they do quite a bit of the security aspect of the CIA as well. Now if only they'd go public, their stock would be incredible...
It is ready for usage by anybody. However, I would recommend setting it up for them. Like installing the right libs. And setting up the network -- a lot of setup is still quite confusing for parents (I did this) but once they just need to use it, they're good to go. So go over there, set it up, and then let them play.
ah yes, our good friend security would be left in the dust... wireless is inherently insecure, so as long as people are comfortable with it, i guess itll do fine.
Try Hijackthis. It allows much more control and can be run from a CD. We use it for tech support. Much better, faster, and doesn't cause any issues.
Yeah, I had some geckos in my PC when I lived in teh Philippines. They didn't hurt anytying, and they do stop misquitos...
Look at me, livin' free
Free and clean amongst the Sea People
We look for pirates and search for gold.
Life is an adventure with the Sea People
They don't ever conplain, they don't call me fat.
They don't make me do homework or nothin' like that.
This is the way life was meant to be. Laughin' and singing,
Sea people and me.
Sea people and me, you guys.
*sigh*, too much South Park
Amen. My whole family is Com Sci people, my dad writes programs for robots in factories, my brother works in the Air Force CERT, and my mom works on data management. I've always enjoyed tinkering with computers, but I enjoy training people much more. Right now, in college, I work at Resnet, but that's just for money. I'm a Human Resource major. I'm taking "Learning and Behaviour" NSC 4320 (Neuroscience), and "The Adult Learner" EPS 4240 (Educational Psychology) instead of random courses on databases or MIS. I'm happy where I am, even though I must try and convince my family of that every day.
There's your answer
I had the "pleasure" of using the 5455 and I found it to be completely useless. Unless you are somehow attached to the ipaq style or whatever (and you come from Palm) I would not suggest this as the Wifi Pocket PC of choice.
I would suggest the Tungsten C. I borrowed it from a friend for a day and was utterly impressed. The Palm OS 5 is very peppy with the new processor and the battery life is simply amazing. Most Pocket PC devices can only last about 7-10 hours, and only 2-3 with wifi on. However, the C can last up to a week, or a good 11 hours with Wifi. Not only that, but it does a better job rendering. Considering you are coming from a Palm device, I would recommend this C because programs will also be compatible.
Correct is not necessarily what is mandated to you from above. Sure, it'd be nice to be able to take two weeks for a single idea, but reality is a different story. By two weeks later you are probably expected to be working on a new project or at the very least moving on...
I'm waiting for the 3 Ghz Jesus model to come out. Apparently it would be able "to do miracles!" I don't know about this marketing hype sometimes, you kind of have to see it to believe it.
Signing off,
Doubting Thomas
Yeah, I agree with you. I noted in their text that they discussed the inability of cable to have voice. Bull, I have digital cable, digital phone, and a cable modem all coming through my cable. The biggest problem, however, with only one connection is that if you lose it, you're sunk! This could work right now with off-the-shelf components (sure it's a little shoddy) but I'm wary of wifi due to the complete disregard for security.
Sorry for the Goldmember quote, but...
Remember that this a part of the trilogy as a whole. I really think any criticisms of this movie by itself can, and will, be silenced when we finally see Revolutions, and the see all three in a row -- totallly immersing ourselves in the world of the Matrix. (Sounds like marketing, but think about it) If you think about a normal plot sequence in any story (book, movie, etc.) this is how it usually is (for those of you who forgot freshmen english):
|Rising *** <-- Climax
|Action ** *
| | ** *
| V ** ** <-- Falling (or Resolution)
| ** **
------------------
Matrix Reloaded is the top two lines, little character development, little plot preperation (even not necessarily any plot development), and some critical elements to the story. This key element in Reloaded is Choice. However, that doesn't make the first half (which is more discovery of himself and the system he exists in) any less important -- as Karl Menninger noted "To "know thyself" must mean to know the malignancy of one's own instincts and to know, as well, one's power to deflect it." Very apropos don't you think?
Hmm, you didn't think that the whole architect guy mentioning several other "saviours" wasn't messing with Neo? Or the Oracle for that matter? This issue of choice messed with him, just as much as the issue of reality messed with him in the first one.
Now, I was seriously messed with right when he was given choices, but I was also messed with later when I contemplated what is being said: "You're not here to make a choice, you've already made it, you're here to find out why you made that choice." Wow. So life isn't making choices, but discovering who we are and why we do what we do. Maybe you don't agree with it, but it is something to think about, and to, in your terms, "mess with our heads."
I would do a refund thing: charge 8 bucks for the disc, and give 5 bucks for the emptied disc. This would more than encourage recycling, yet keeping the low cost.
You ever tried parking in a big city? If you can find a spot you'll pay heavily for it. I'm all for something that allows this to all go away.
Then, we can sell them these great ideas on how to double their manhood, get back a full head of hair, and info on how to fix their credit!