Anyone know if this is the same Mandrake distro available in the Linuxworld Magazine DVD-ROM? If not, what is/isn't included?
I'm currently using Redhat 9 on an Inspiron 5100 but that whole no MP3 and DVD support thing along with KDE cripplage bugs. I know there's downloadable stuff to get mp3 and DeCSS going but how 'bout out of the box? (anyone know how to get noatun on a RH9 to play mp3s?)
Lastly, I guess, is -- would anyone recommend a jump from RH9 to MDK 9.1? Are the updates easier? Does one have to fill in a survey to get free updates? Is MDK truly a company that is committed to KDE and won't Bluecurve it for me?
Strings are pretty cool. They make clothes (among other things), and when they vibrate, they make music. They're also good for fishing if you tie a hook at the end of it. String it up with two cans and you've got yourself a cool communication network!
I do have a theory on string cheese, though. I think it's a plot to tempt and destroy the lactose intolerant. So cheesy...so convenient...so stringy but oh so dangerous.
If particle man got in a fight with string man who would win? If he's underwater does he get wet or does the water get him instead? (They Might Be Giants)
Or maybe it's time to explore Imagemagick's mogrify.:) I know, I know, it ain't that powerful, but for batch scaling/optimizing, it's pretty darn handy. I used to batch-process using Fireworks in windows. I've found imagemagick to be a heck of a handy replacement. Takes a while to figure out all the options but a quick read of the FAQs should take care of that.
Yes, I do realize your comment was meant to be a joke...but thought I'd chime in for those who haven't messed with imagemagick and want CLI batch processing of images.
"In summary, Practical C++ Programming is a good book that really shines in some aspects and falls short in others."
I saw a movie the other day. It had some really good parts and some really bad parts. In summary, it was a movie. If you like watching movies, then here's another option for you. If you don't like watching movies then WTF are you reading this for?
Incidentally, is this the same Steve Oualline that got his MS OS refund and managed to document it?
I say the next big GUI innovation be codenamed Pyro...or maybe Terra? It will have a completely blank screen and a $ prompt. Users will be required to KNOW how to use a computer in order to use the interface until the user proves some form of competence...in which case "startx" gets chmoded to let that particular user in.
With news like this, those initials should stand for "Total Cost of being 0\/\/n3d"
I don't know about anyone else but it seems that keeping such systems safe and secure would be a TREMENDOUS amount of responsibility. It's one thing for a corporate office to be affected and another to have human lives endangered because of negligence.
Maybe I was too naive to think that such systems had more security than they actually do. I thought maybe those "Cyber Terrorist" reports were totally exaggerated, thinking "yeah, they'll break into traffic systems and mess with the lights...riiiight." I suppose now I'm more open to the possibility of such things happening because people with great responsibility are not following through to protect against it.
I'll admit ignorance here and ask what would probably amount to a really stupid question.
Would a regular (non-root) Linux user be affected by a similar worm or will the "inherent security" be enough to make sure it doesn't run wild querying nameservers and sending oodles of mail?
I guess what I'm getting at is the whole argument that Windows is targeted for maximum effect. If it could be demonstrated (at least in this instance) that Linux wouldn't have been affected by a similar attack (using linux binaries, of course), I'd have a better argument for when I discuss MS vs. Linux with other people.
While I'm at it, are there any good solid "Linux is more secure" articles that enumerate positives beyond "Linux users are generally more computer savvy" and "With many eyes all bugs are shallow?"
I'm sure it was said out of frustration but keep in mind that those are the same principles we've loathed in every new OS released by Microsoft?
One of Linux's selling points is its ability to run on older hardware. Suggesting a more lightweight alternative may have been a better approach if you're going for advocacy.
* Strafing and jumping is a good thing. * Don't go head on against a rocket launcher. * Your handgun is no good against a flak cannon * If you've got 20 health...don't be a hero. * If you hear a redeemer coming, RUN AWAY
Now tell me how this is irrelevant "Real World" knowledge in an American public school system?
An intro to programming tutorial has been slapped with a lawsuit by a certain company because their initials were seen in the section that taught "variable scope."
ESPNNews is also under litigation for reporting MLB Box scores.
The Roman Empire is also being sued because apparently scourging prisoners isn't considered fair-use of those initials.
I have a theory about that -- maybe unix admins are built around the concept of getting the job done while MS admins are built around the concept of diplomacy for when things blow up.
I've seen MS-based sysadmins click through warnings and error messages like it's all acceptable. Then when things go boom, they come up with something like "the system is down for routine maintenance." And management takes it at face value because the servers go down more times than (insert crude comment here)...well, you get the picture.
There are plumbers and there are diplomats. I wouldn't be surprised if MCSE's have to pass a test on spin-doctoring.
I actually knew some retard who thought installing a firewall would save him from Code Red...of course the idiot lets in traffic through port 80 (Outlook Web Access on an Exchange Server among other things).
The firewall is only as good as the person managing it. If you've got a soft-and-chewy center, that hard-and-crunchy shell will only hold out for so long.
The retard in question covered up by the equivalent of waving a package of Mentos -- and all was mysteriously "forgiven." A public flogging would have been more appropriate. Ah, corporate politics.
Wow, thanks for that link to bn.com -- I thought maybe I'd have needed to see daylight and maybe have to interact with someone at the cash register in order to buy the book.
Fact: XP runs faster than RH9.0 Untold: the XP was running on a 3GHz P4 w/ 512MB and the RH9.0 was on a 400MHz P2 with 256MB of RAM
Fact: MS OS'es have less bugs than Linux Untold: Because one bug in SSH counts at least 15 times -- once per distro.
Fact: MS is more secure than Linux Untold: The MS box tested was fully patched, running NO services, was connected to an ISA firewall...and to no other computer. They'll also forget to mention that the machine wasn't turned on.
Fact-based campaign. Will half-truths be considered facts?
Um...SCO...since MS has shown great respect for intellectual property before by licensing some of your "IP" -- I suggest you quickly come up with pricing for your Linux licensing scheme 'cause this sucker seems to be paying like a slot machine gone mad.
Intro to the PC, Internet I, Searching the Web, E-mail (free web-based), [MS Office stuff], Creating Web Pages.
At least that's part of what we offer at the local library (grant from Gates Learning Foundation)
For our demographic, we keep things simple. You figure people who frequent a computer lab don't have a machine at home with internet access...so we gear towards the basic stuff.
I'd have loved to do more OSS stuff like maybe some Linux or OpenOffice.org (again, the demographic...let them know they don't have to shell serious $$ to get decent apps) -- and if at all possible (unlike here) show them Mozilla and compare it to IE.
Any chance to let people know of the "alternatives" should be taken.
The FAQ on the game site itself at www.s2games.com says there's no single player mode. While I agree that multiplayer would be much more fun, it would be a bit more challenging for folks like myself who aren't efficient killers in these types of games. Why not have a single-player "wuss mode" to get one's feet wet?
As for playing "General" let's be realistic here. The chances of getting that seat is slim since you can only have one general per team.
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Bargain PDA better stop running their webserver on that Zaurus 'cause here comes an old fashioned slashdotting!!!
// Voter Validity Checks if voterID is an int
// If it is, then dude, it must be valid!
voterIsValid = KindaVerifyVoterValidity(voterID);
// A switch would be better but the way I
// see it, there are only two candidates:
// the one I want to win and "who cares"
if(vote > 1 && voterIsValid == True){
vote_for_my_candidate++;
vote_for_whoever = GenerateRandomNoise();
}
I call shenanigans!!!
(go home and get your brooms!)
Anyone know if this is the same Mandrake distro available in the Linuxworld Magazine DVD-ROM? If not, what is/isn't included?
I'm currently using Redhat 9 on an Inspiron 5100 but that whole no MP3 and DVD support thing along with KDE cripplage bugs. I know there's downloadable stuff to get mp3 and DeCSS going but how 'bout out of the box? (anyone know how to get noatun on a RH9 to play mp3s?)
Lastly, I guess, is -- would anyone recommend a jump from RH9 to MDK 9.1? Are the updates easier? Does one have to fill in a survey to get free updates? Is MDK truly a company that is committed to KDE and won't Bluecurve it for me?
Strings are pretty cool. They make clothes (among other things), and when they vibrate, they make music. They're also good for fishing if you tie a hook at the end of it. String it up with two cans and you've got yourself a cool communication network!
I do have a theory on string cheese, though. I think it's a plot to tempt and destroy the lactose intolerant. So cheesy...so convenient...so stringy but oh so dangerous.
If particle man got in a fight with string man who would win? If he's underwater does he get wet or does the water get him instead? (They Might Be Giants)
Easy -- they'll buy materials from Home Depot instead of wherever the hell they go for "NASA-grade" duct tape.
Either that or ask some folks to chip in for gas.
I guess it's a great reason to celebrate...break out the champagne supernova! Call everyone using the unix server...use (Wonder) $wall
I'm glad we can all finally agree on one brow...um, file format.
Sorry, that's all the gallagher references I've got without smashing a watermelon.
Or maybe it's time to explore Imagemagick's mogrify. :) I know, I know, it ain't that powerful, but for batch scaling/optimizing, it's pretty darn handy. I used to batch-process using Fireworks in windows. I've found imagemagick to be a heck of a handy replacement. Takes a while to figure out all the options but a quick read of the FAQs should take care of that.
Yes, I do realize your comment was meant to be a joke...but thought I'd chime in for those who haven't messed with imagemagick and want CLI batch processing of images.
Mr. Cox...come on over to California for your MBA.
Does this mean that DeCSS isn't protected under "fair use" either? Bastages.
"In summary, Practical C++ Programming is a good book that really shines in some aspects and falls short in others."
I saw a movie the other day. It had some really good parts and some really bad parts. In summary, it was a movie. If you like watching movies, then here's another option for you. If you don't like watching movies then WTF are you reading this for?
Incidentally, is this the same Steve Oualline that got his MS OS refund and managed to document it?
I say the next big GUI innovation be codenamed Pyro...or maybe Terra? It will have a completely blank screen and a $ prompt. Users will be required to KNOW how to use a computer in order to use the interface until the user proves some form of competence...in which case "startx" gets chmoded to let that particular user in.
With news like this, those initials should stand for "Total Cost of being 0\/\/n3d"
I don't know about anyone else but it seems that keeping such systems safe and secure would be a TREMENDOUS amount of responsibility. It's one thing for a corporate office to be affected and another to have human lives endangered because of negligence.
Maybe I was too naive to think that such systems had more security than they actually do. I thought maybe those "Cyber Terrorist" reports were totally exaggerated, thinking "yeah, they'll break into traffic systems and mess with the lights...riiiight." I suppose now I'm more open to the possibility of such things happening because people with great responsibility are not following through to protect against it.
I'll admit ignorance here and ask what would probably amount to a really stupid question.
Would a regular (non-root) Linux user be affected by a similar worm or will the "inherent security" be enough to make sure it doesn't run wild querying nameservers and sending oodles of mail?
I guess what I'm getting at is the whole argument that Windows is targeted for maximum effect. If it could be demonstrated (at least in this instance) that Linux wouldn't have been affected by a similar attack (using linux binaries, of course), I'd have a better argument for when I discuss MS vs. Linux with other people.
While I'm at it, are there any good solid "Linux is more secure" articles that enumerate positives beyond "Linux users are generally more computer savvy" and "With many eyes all bugs are shallow?"
Buy some more RAM and get on with life?
I'm sure it was said out of frustration but keep in mind that those are the same principles we've loathed in every new OS released by Microsoft?
One of Linux's selling points is its ability to run on older hardware. Suggesting a more lightweight alternative may have been a better approach if you're going for advocacy.
no, wait for it...
SCHOOL of those!!!
* Strafing and jumping is a good thing.
* Don't go head on against a rocket launcher.
* Your handgun is no good against a flak cannon
* If you've got 20 health...don't be a hero.
* If you hear a redeemer coming, RUN AWAY
Now tell me how this is irrelevant "Real World" knowledge in an American public school system?
An intro to programming tutorial has been slapped with a lawsuit by a certain company because their initials were seen in the section that taught "variable scope."
ESPNNews is also under litigation for reporting MLB Box scores.
The Roman Empire is also being sued because apparently scourging prisoners isn't considered fair-use of those initials.
I have a theory about that -- maybe unix admins are built around the concept of getting the job done while MS admins are built around the concept of diplomacy for when things blow up.
I've seen MS-based sysadmins click through warnings and error messages like it's all acceptable. Then when things go boom, they come up with something like "the system is down for routine maintenance." And management takes it at face value because the servers go down more times than (insert crude comment here)...well, you get the picture.
There are plumbers and there are diplomats. I wouldn't be surprised if MCSE's have to pass a test on spin-doctoring.
I actually knew some retard who thought installing a firewall would save him from Code Red...of course the idiot lets in traffic through port 80 (Outlook Web Access on an Exchange Server among other things).
The firewall is only as good as the person managing it. If you've got a soft-and-chewy center, that hard-and-crunchy shell will only hold out for so long.
The retard in question covered up by the equivalent of waving a package of Mentos -- and all was mysteriously "forgiven." A public flogging would have been more appropriate. Ah, corporate politics.
Wow, thanks for that link to bn.com -- I thought maybe I'd have needed to see daylight and maybe have to interact with someone at the cash register in order to buy the book.
Fact: XP runs faster than RH9.0
Untold: the XP was running on a 3GHz P4 w/ 512MB and the RH9.0 was on a 400MHz P2 with 256MB of RAM
Fact: MS OS'es have less bugs than Linux
Untold: Because one bug in SSH counts at least 15 times -- once per distro.
Fact: MS is more secure than Linux
Untold: The MS box tested was fully patched, running NO services, was connected to an ISA firewall...and to no other computer. They'll also forget to mention that the machine wasn't turned on.
Fact-based campaign. Will half-truths be considered facts?
Um...SCO...since MS has shown great respect for intellectual property before by licensing some of your "IP" -- I suggest you quickly come up with pricing for your Linux licensing scheme 'cause this sucker seems to be paying like a slot machine gone mad.
Could it be that their palms are sweating because of the impending slashdotting that they KNEW they were going to get?
Intro to the PC, Internet I, Searching the Web, E-mail (free web-based), [MS Office stuff], Creating Web Pages.
At least that's part of what we offer at the local library (grant from Gates Learning Foundation)
For our demographic, we keep things simple. You figure people who frequent a computer lab don't have a machine at home with internet access...so we gear towards the basic stuff.
I'd have loved to do more OSS stuff like maybe some Linux or OpenOffice.org (again, the demographic...let them know they don't have to shell serious $$ to get decent apps) -- and if at all possible (unlike here) show them Mozilla and compare it to IE.
Any chance to let people know of the "alternatives" should be taken.
The FAQ on the game site itself at www.s2games.com says there's no single player mode. While I agree that multiplayer would be much more fun, it would be a bit more challenging for folks like myself who aren't efficient killers in these types of games. Why not have a single-player "wuss mode" to get one's feet wet?
As for playing "General" let's be realistic here. The chances of getting that seat is slim since you can only have one general per team.
This is all good until someone gets attacked by a Panda. Yet another version of "meals on wheels!"