I'm going to get hung up on this remark in the summary (did not RTFA):
"and the failure to include proprietary media formats"...which are not supported by default in Ubuntu. RedHat, sure, probably because you actually pay for it. Not sure it's needed in the Enterprise Desktop market, though. Maybe, I'm not entirely sure as I'm not a member of that market.
If you want those, Eric, do us all a favor and switch to Linspire. Or MEPIS.
No, your goal is to not lose money from your employer while they are still your employer.:)
Being a professional and finishing up your projects is a good way to encourage goodwill should you choose to come back, and also to get good references.
There are certain drivers out there in the Free world that were developed under NDAs. XFree86 (maybe XOrg too) have obfuscated source files due to NVidia requiring it. The ATi Rage 128 driver (remember the Linux native support?) basically loads a big blob of firmware code.
Sure it's in the source file, but it's not its preferred form for editing, unless everyone at ATi is a masochist.
"I've been counselled not to use terms that imply a preference for a given age, and work in an field that is 97% male, so it's natural, but dangerous for me to use terms that imply I only want men. Most managers can't do this with the reliability of someone who does this every day, and so risk getting sued, so often HR departments mandate that they don't say anything, and especially not in an email."
So you don't respond to women who apply, further guaranteeing your field is 97% male.
Doesn't offer automated installation of some popular proprietary apps and plug-ins such as Adobe acroread and flashplayer, Skype, Opera, etc., and doesn't provide "standard" Firefox/Thunderbird
Ubuntu, for example, downloads the restricted modules whether you like it or not--the aim is to make installation "just work." They do not download 3d-accelerated binary drivers, but instead modules that are necessary for operation of certain machines.
However, the market isn't free, because every market player involved is trying to tie users to his device or his music service - nobody's offering an authorised, legitimate MP3 download service, and nobody's allowing people to transcode their DRMed formats to MP3.
There are authorized legitimate MP3 download services...they just don't have the music you and most other people want.
I don't understand how this is so 'new' to everyone. EverQuest has something like 11 expansions now for it; previous MMO games also had expansions. But apparently, when Blizzard does it, it's novel or something.
All of the EQ expansions cost 30 USD or so when they first came out; there have been roll-up packs for those who were behind the curve.
I quit after the 6th (when Gates of Discord came out; my machine couldn't handle it and I was tiring of the game.) I haven't looked back. I've since switched to Ubuntu, and it helps me resist the rare urge to go back.
Downloaded it just to check the license (yeah, I'm odd about this crap)
It's freeware. Sorta looks like a Creative Commons license, but basically it's just plain old freeware.
4. Restrictions. The license granted in Section 3 above is expressly made subject to and limited by the following restrictions: a. You may distribute the Work only under the terms of this License, and You must include a copy of, or the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) to, this License with every copy of the Work You distribute, and only with the permission of the Licensor & Original Author. You may not offer or impose any terms on the Work that alter or restrict the terms of this License or the recipients' exercise of the rights granted hereunder. You may not sublicense the Work. You must keep intact all notices that refer to this License and to the disclaimer of warranties. You may not distribute the Work with any technological measures that control access or use of the Work in a manner inconsistent with the terms of this License Agreement. The above applies to the Work as incorporated in a Collective Work, but this does not require the Collective Work apart from the Work itself to be made subject to the terms of this License. If You create a Collective Work, upon notice from any Licensor You must, to the extent practicable, remove from the Collective Work any credit as required by clause 4(c), as requested. b. You may not exercise any of the rights granted to You in Section 3 above in any manner that is primarily intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation. The exchange of the Work for other copyrighted works by means of digital file-sharing or otherwise shall not be considered to be intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation, provided there is no payment of any monetary compensation in connection with the exchange of copyrighted works. c. If you distribute the Work, You must obtain permission from and let the Original Author know, You must keep intact all copyright notices for the Work and provide, reasonable to the medium or means You are utilizing: (i) the name of the Original Author (and/or pseudonym, if applicable) if supplied, and/or (ii) if the Original Author and/or Licensor designate another party or parties (e.g. a sponsor institute, publishing entity, journal) for attribution in Licensor's copyright notice, terms of service or by other reasonable means, the name of such party or parties; the title of the Work if supplied; and to the extent reasonably practicable, the Uniform Resource Identifier, if any, that Licensor specifies to be associated with the Work, unless such URI does not refer to the copyright notice or licensing information for the Work. Such credit may be implemented in any reasonable manner.
Windows bluescreened the last time I swapped a disk from an AMD box to an Intel one.
Linux of course won't notice if you're using the i386 kernel builds.
I'm more likely to browse slashdot at work (Firefox / Win32) because it's more or less work-safe. At home I'll visit other sites (Firefox / Ubuntu Dapper k7), mainly because slashdot seemingly stops updating after a certain time each day.
But i'm not really happy how Ubuntu handles non-Free Software, like Max said: "Ubuntu is one example, as there is very strong language about their commitment to Free and open source software, right up until the line stating that they include binary-only drivers on their CDs and in their repositories."
Actually, I'm right there along with you. I'd really like to know which restricted modules are *running* on my system. I can't remove the package because it breaks the kernel package, and I really don't feel like trying to work that ball out only to have synaptic or aptitude 'fix' it for me.
I know Shuttleworth was talking about 'GNUbuntu' but I don't think that went anywhere.
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For the price, seems like 3g of cocaine's a lot more useful than a copy of Vista Home Basic.
I'm going to get hung up on this remark in the summary (did not RTFA):
...which are not supported by default in Ubuntu. RedHat, sure, probably because you actually pay for it. Not sure it's needed in the Enterprise Desktop market, though. Maybe, I'm not entirely sure as I'm not a member of that market.
"and the failure to include proprietary media formats"
If you want those, Eric, do us all a favor and switch to Linspire. Or MEPIS.
I wonder if by firing off a C&D letter you're committing perjury if you're found to be wrong?
Dude, that made my day. :)
No, your goal is to not lose money from your employer while they are still your employer. :)
Being a professional and finishing up your projects is a good way to encourage goodwill should you choose to come back, and also to get good references.
There are certain drivers out there in the Free world that were developed under NDAs. XFree86 (maybe XOrg too) have obfuscated source files due to NVidia requiring it. The ATi Rage 128 driver (remember the Linux native support?) basically loads a big blob of firmware code.
Sure it's in the source file, but it's not its preferred form for editing, unless everyone at ATi is a masochist.
Even if it's not legally binding, the EULA still speaks volumes about what Microsoft would rather you do and/or NOT do with *your* computer.
I switched a while ago, and I regret not doing it sooner.
"I've been counselled not to use terms that imply a preference for a given age, and work in an field that is 97% male, so it's natural, but dangerous for me to use terms that imply I only want men. Most managers can't do this with the reliability of someone who does this every day, and so risk getting sued, so often HR departments mandate that they don't say anything, and especially not in an email."
So you don't respond to women who apply, further guaranteeing your field is 97% male.
From TFA:
Yeah. I know. And I like it that way.
2.5 years later after school, and I *still* find that don't know very much about programming.
But I'm now very very well aware of how much I don't know, and how much I missed out on.
Lots of languages I never got to fool with. Great projects to hack to pieces, and learn how they fit back together.
I'm not a bad programmer--In fact I'm considered quite good at my job--but I'm lost and clueless as soon as I step out of the building.
So I've started to do things that remedy that. The advice you'll find here is what everyone else found works. YMMV.
You did: I used to work for RadioShack and those extended service plans were basically explained as pure profit.
Ubuntu, for example, downloads the restricted modules whether you like it or not--the aim is to make installation "just work." They do not download 3d-accelerated binary drivers, but instead modules that are necessary for operation of certain machines.
That's why gNewSense exists.
There are authorized legitimate MP3 download services...they just don't have the music you and most other people want.
Hmm. That's news to me. I graduated from SCAHS in 1998 and the only people running Linux were a few of my classmates toying with RedHat.
:)
If you want some spare machines, I have quite a few.
I don't understand how this is so 'new' to everyone. EverQuest has something like 11 expansions now for it; previous MMO games also had expansions. But apparently, when Blizzard does it, it's novel or something.
All of the EQ expansions cost 30 USD or so when they first came out; there have been roll-up packs for those who were behind the curve.
I quit after the 6th (when Gates of Discord came out; my machine couldn't handle it and I was tiring of the game.) I haven't looked back. I've since switched to Ubuntu, and it helps me resist the rare urge to go back.
Downloaded it just to check the license (yeah, I'm odd about this crap)
It's freeware. Sorta looks like a Creative Commons license, but basically it's just plain old freeware.
4. Restrictions. The license granted in Section 3 above is expressly made subject to and limited by the following restrictions:
a. You may distribute the Work only under the terms of this License, and You must include a copy of, or the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) to, this License with every copy of the Work You distribute, and only with the permission of the Licensor & Original Author. You may not offer or impose any terms on the Work that alter or restrict the terms of this License or the recipients' exercise of the rights granted hereunder. You may not sublicense the Work. You must keep intact all notices that refer to this License and to the disclaimer of warranties. You may not distribute the Work with any technological measures that control access or use of the Work in a manner inconsistent with the terms of this License Agreement. The above applies to the Work as incorporated in a Collective Work, but this does not require the Collective Work apart from the Work itself to be made subject to the terms of this License. If You create a Collective Work, upon notice from any Licensor You must, to the extent practicable, remove from the Collective Work any credit as required by clause 4(c), as requested.
b. You may not exercise any of the rights granted to You in Section 3 above in any manner that is primarily intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation. The exchange of the Work for other copyrighted works by means of digital file-sharing or otherwise shall not be considered to be intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation, provided there is no payment of any monetary compensation in connection with the exchange of copyrighted works.
c. If you distribute the Work, You must obtain permission from and let the Original Author know, You must keep intact all copyright notices for the Work and provide, reasonable to the medium or means You are utilizing: (i) the name of the Original Author (and/or pseudonym, if applicable) if supplied, and/or (ii) if the Original Author and/or Licensor designate another party or parties (e.g. a sponsor institute, publishing entity, journal) for attribution in Licensor's copyright notice, terms of service or by other reasonable means, the name of such party or parties; the title of the Work if supplied; and to the extent reasonably practicable, the Uniform Resource Identifier, if any, that Licensor specifies to be associated with the Work, unless such URI does not refer to the copyright notice or licensing information for the Work. Such credit may be implemented in any reasonable manner.
Even if his son is bigger and stronger, it's going to be quite hard to get dad to willingly play multiplayer with him by force.
It's a reward-based, not a fear-based motivation.
Where in Central PA? I'm in South-Central and mine isn't that expensive IIRC.
Windows bluescreened the last time I swapped a disk from an AMD box to an Intel one. Linux of course won't notice if you're using the i386 kernel builds.
I'm more likely to browse slashdot at work (Firefox / Win32) because it's more or less work-safe. At home I'll visit other sites (Firefox / Ubuntu Dapper k7), mainly because slashdot seemingly stops updating after a certain time each day.
Actually, I'm right there along with you. I'd really like to know which restricted modules are *running* on my system. I can't remove the package because it breaks the kernel package, and I really don't feel like trying to work that ball out only to have synaptic or aptitude 'fix' it for me.
I know Shuttleworth was talking about 'GNUbuntu' but I don't think that went anywhere.
I love the part about the @microsoft.com email filter. Is someone paranoid or what?
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Look up the Realtek 8139 or some of the older SMC cards. I really do enjoy the part about the small number of registers.