Hotmail helpdesk #1: Dude, spam is big business.
Hotmail helpdesk #2: Ya, I bet someone could make a killing off an anti-spam service.
Hotmail helpdesk #1: Sure, but spammers are legitimate marketers too.
Hotmail helpdesk #2: Dude I know, their just trying to get their message out.
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How many people would bend the law in order to make real money? How many spammers are out there? Do you think that the only members of our population with questionable morals are in the bulk-mail industry? Think about it. If all you had to do was wire some kid in Croatia some capital, not actually hurt anybody? I'm not saying it would work, but there are bound to be some unscrupulous people in the tech industry somewhere, right?
Thats unconstructive critisim. I'll bet she's a person. Not everything needs to be overly technical. Personally I'm glad she takes the time to write such accessible reviews, I certainly don't have time to do it myself.
Are here on the preorder page. I haven't downloaded the beta yet, but in the past Mandrake included things like stock (vanilla) versions of Xine *without* css support. They may still, but I'm so in the habit of installing the PLF files before doing anything that I couldn't honestly tell you if 9.2 came with being able to read encrypted DVD's out of the box. FWIW not all DVD's are encrypted and having a non-css DVD player *is* useful, just not as useful.
Last but not least, all software written by MandrakeSoft is publichsed under the General Public License (GPL).
As for "redistribution" the basic distribution includes OSS only and is free as in "unrestricted". They also release a Power Pack version that has some restrictions because it includes a lot of (great) non OSS software.
So they don't really do the Suse thing, I've never used Suse because of that. I've check the club site (I'm a memeber) and didn't see any torrents there either.
Debian always had that going for it. Mandrake has mirrored its success here as well with the multiple branches Main, Contrib, Update, Testing, Club and of course a few independant archives as well (PLF, Thacs, TexStar). Its not a Debian replacement, but for the lazier of us it really works!
Mandrake's developers have really done a great job with their rpm system. Urpmi can be used just like apt-get, but it works with rpm's instead. You can configure multiple sources and run it with their great looking gui (rpmdrake) or their command like app urpmi. So on my multimedia system I can install the basics then run (after configuring urpmi as described at plf.zarb.org and thacs): urpmi mythtv, then have a nice functioning PVR to record my episodes of The Shield on.
The apt/rpm arguments are pretty dated, dependancies used to be a real nightmare with rpm systems, but I've been using Mandrake for years without trouble. Not to gush, but its nice to have something that actually makes my life easier, I can see why you debian users love it so much.
But I'm going to keep scratching my head until I find a site dedicated to Linux improvements (from our, the users, standpoint). If you've ever been to kde-look.org you should have a pretty good idea about what I'm talking about. Slashdot is a great forum for commenting on exactly what it is you believe 'Linux' needs (or why it sucks), but that isn't its purpose and it doesn't collect or organize this information so Red Hat execs can skim through and see just what the uncleaned masses are griping about now..
Kde-look is an excellent model. Not being a big fan of the kde project (I'll spare you my petty gripes) I still think their site is inspiring. I go there every couple of weeks to see what they have gotten up to.
The right-wing has been doing things right for years, while we write short essays, donate a few dollars or email our representatives they have organized fundraisers, church events and gone door to door. I think its a matter of seriousness. They take what they do very serious. The go out into meat-space and change things.
Personally, I'm tired of being so certian that I'm right that I sit smugly back an do the bare minimum (if anything at all). Those radical hippies have turned me off on politics, but maybe their not what its all about?
As often as I see stories like this and the tidal wave of resulting comments (and suggestions) it makes me a little frustrated that there is no on site that we can go to give 'Linux' feedback. I'd love to see the number 1 desktop complaint. We are absolutely brimming with comments (some I agree with, some I do not) and it seems like its all pretty wasted. We just end up rehashing our old opinions and Linux distro's keep doing what it is they think they need to do. Isn't that an unnecessary disconnect?
Give me a site with polls and commented stories! I think as a group we've at least got some interesting rants and I'd love for some of that feedback to be collected in some type of organised manner. Just imagine the flame wars!;-)
I think your dreams of persecution are premature. This is technology, not a replacement for creativity. Your fears should focus on AI, but genarally I believe creativity will always be as spontainious and unpredicatable as it is today, so there's no need to worry about our future robot masters somehow diminishing our ability (read: need) to think creatively.
And as far as this particular technology goes, by the time it has advanced enough to be used in pop songs you can surely bet that it will be missused by the contemporary equivalent of Autechre or some such.
Every technology gets hacked and thats just irrepressible creativity at work for you.;-)
accepted to the point where most major distros are shipping it and most howtos are being written for it
I think it won't be read until howto's are a thing (primarily) of the past.
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I just don't think its realistic. I am passionate about music, you have a much better chance of me talking to you because we share interst in an obscure artist then you are to find me sidling up to you and sliding my headphones into your walkman.
We're all very seperated now, and bluetooth broadcasting would just KEEP us seperated.
Excuse me? I think you've missed some of the finer points of human contact. Sharing a common interest (or any compelling interest) is a way in which we are introduced (or, introduce ourselves) to new people. How many conversations have you entered because they involved something you felt passionately about?
Bluetooth would be one way to take our passion and share it, if even casually.
Don't interupt me just because you read something in a magazine.
I am going to freak out if I don't see this (and file transfer) supported via Bluetooth, out of the box! This is really driving my nuts.
He's plugging his headset into other peoples iPods? That smacks of desperation!
Here's a repost of a post attached to the "Bluetooth is dead" story in October:
I ride the bus alot and everyday I see more and more people plugged into some kind of personal stereo. There are a lot of electronics out there that we don't really think too much about, but with wireless technology their ripe for revival (or renaissance).
Digital information is everywhere, but the exchange of digital information is still not what it could be. Why shouldn't it be seamless?
I guess I'm waiting for the day I can turn on my mp3 player and mark a folder 'share' as easily as if I where using Kazaa. Or allow people to eavesdrop on what I'm listening to. Or share a digital business card with a girl (or business contact!) I just met.
All the technologies are in place. In fact their common. We work with them every day.
Engineers?!
I mean one thing about enjoying music is enjoying sharing it. At the very least it can be very interesting. And in a digital age there is no excuse for it driving us further into isolation, except blind-sightedness.
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With Linux distros or desktop shells, user feedback in a vacuum.
Hotmail helpdesk #1: Dude, spam is big business.
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Hotmail helpdesk #2: Ya, I bet someone could make a killing off an anti-spam service.
Hotmail helpdesk #1: Sure, but spammers are legitimate marketers too.
Hotmail helpdesk #2: Dude I know, their just trying to get their message out.
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2000 - IronPort founded
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How many people would bend the law in order to make real money? How many spammers are out there? Do you think that the only members of our population with questionable morals are in the bulk-mail industry? Think about it. If all you had to do was wire some kid in Croatia some capital, not actually hurt anybody? I'm not saying it would work, but there are bound to be some unscrupulous people in the tech industry somewhere, right?
right up to the word smart.
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Either hackers have decided they *hate* OSS (not likely) or someone is putting up a purse trying to damage the OSS communities security image.
Write the review you'd like to see. One thing I've learned in the Linux community is they appreciate people who want to help.
Thats unconstructive critisim. I'll bet she's a person. Not everything needs to be overly technical. Personally I'm glad she takes the time to write such accessible reviews, I certainly don't have time to do it myself.
Your being watched now mister!
Are here on the preorder page. I haven't downloaded the beta yet, but in the past Mandrake included things like stock (vanilla) versions of Xine *without* css support. They may still, but I'm so in the habit of installing the PLF files before doing anything that I couldn't honestly tell you if 9.2 came with being able to read encrypted DVD's out of the box. FWIW not all DVD's are encrypted and having a non-css DVD player *is* useful, just not as useful.
Debian always had that going for it. Mandrake has mirrored its success here as well with the multiple branches Main, Contrib, Update, Testing, Club and of course a few independant archives as well (PLF, Thacs, TexStar). Its not a Debian replacement, but for the lazier of us it really works!
One theory proven and thounsands of nuts are forever vindicated! ;-)
Mandrake's developers have really done a great job with their rpm system. Urpmi can be used just like apt-get, but it works with rpm's instead. You can configure multiple sources and run it with their great looking gui (rpmdrake) or their command like app urpmi. So on my multimedia system I can install the basics then run (after configuring urpmi as described at plf.zarb.org and thacs): urpmi mythtv, then have a nice functioning PVR to record my episodes of The Shield on.
The apt/rpm arguments are pretty dated, dependancies used to be a real nightmare with rpm systems, but I've been using Mandrake for years without trouble. Not to gush, but its nice to have something that actually makes my life easier, I can see why you debian users love it so much.
But I'm going to keep scratching my head until I find a site dedicated to Linux improvements (from our, the users, standpoint). If you've ever been to kde-look.org you should have a pretty good idea about what I'm talking about. Slashdot is a great forum for commenting on exactly what it is you believe 'Linux' needs (or why it sucks), but that isn't its purpose and it doesn't collect or organize this information so Red Hat execs can skim through and see just what the uncleaned masses are griping about now..
Kde-look is an excellent model. Not being a big fan of the kde project (I'll spare you my petty gripes) I still think their site is inspiring. I go there every couple of weeks to see what they have gotten up to.
Thanks for the feedback.
The right-wing has been doing things right for years, while we write short essays, donate a few dollars or email our representatives they have organized fundraisers, church events and gone door to door. I think its a matter of seriousness. They take what they do very serious. The go out into meat-space and change things.
Personally, I'm tired of being so certian that I'm right that I sit smugly back an do the bare minimum (if anything at all). Those radical hippies have turned me off on politics, but maybe their not what its all about?
Have you seen kde-look.org? The community can do it (with relatively few Goatse pictures). Just...a little..broader.
As often as I see stories like this and the tidal wave of resulting comments (and suggestions) it makes me a little frustrated that there is no on site that we can go to give 'Linux' feedback. I'd love to see the number 1 desktop complaint. We are absolutely brimming with comments (some I agree with, some I do not) and it seems like its all pretty wasted. We just end up rehashing our old opinions and Linux distro's keep doing what it is they think they need to do. Isn't that an unnecessary disconnect?
;-)
Give me a site with polls and commented stories! I think as a group we've at least got some interesting rants and I'd love for some of that feedback to be collected in some type of organised manner. Just imagine the flame wars!
I think your dreams of persecution are premature. This is technology, not a replacement for creativity. Your fears should focus on AI, but genarally I believe creativity will always be as spontainious and unpredicatable as it is today, so there's no need to worry about our future robot masters somehow diminishing our ability (read: need) to think creatively.
;-)
And as far as this particular technology goes, by the time it has advanced enough to be used in pop songs you can surely bet that it will be missused by the contemporary equivalent of Autechre or some such.
Every technology gets hacked and thats just irrepressible creativity at work for you.
accepted to the point where most major distros are shipping it and most howtos are being written for it
I think it won't be read until howto's are a thing (primarily) of the past.
I just don't think its realistic. I am passionate about music, you have a much better chance of me talking to you because we share interst in an obscure artist then you are to find me sidling up to you and sliding my headphones into your walkman.
You see?
We're all very seperated now, and bluetooth broadcasting would just KEEP us seperated.
Excuse me? I think you've missed some of the finer points of human contact. Sharing a common interest (or any compelling interest) is a way in which we are introduced (or, introduce ourselves) to new people. How many conversations have you entered because they involved something you felt passionately about?
Bluetooth would be one way to take our passion and share it, if even casually.
Don't interupt me just because you read something in a magazine.
I am going to freak out if I don't see this (and file transfer) supported via Bluetooth, out of the box! This is really driving my nuts.
He's plugging his headset into other peoples iPods? That smacks of desperation!
Here's a repost of a post attached to the "Bluetooth is dead" story in October:
I ride the bus alot and everyday I see more and more people plugged into some kind of personal stereo. There are a lot of electronics out there that we don't really think too much about, but with wireless technology their ripe for revival (or renaissance).
Digital information is everywhere, but the exchange of digital information is still not what it could be. Why shouldn't it be seamless?
I guess I'm waiting for the day I can turn on my mp3 player and mark a folder 'share' as easily as if I where using Kazaa. Or allow people to eavesdrop on what I'm listening to. Or share a digital business card with a girl (or business contact!) I just met.
All the technologies are in place. In fact their common. We work with them every day.
Engineers?!
I mean one thing about enjoying music is enjoying sharing it. At the very least it can be very interesting. And in a digital age there is no excuse for it driving us further into isolation, except blind-sightedness.