not true too much. he never specified that there was PS2 is on a system. the bios will check even for usb keyboards and complain of one not being there. the fact that he says it's an old IPAQ is enough for me to believe in common sence that there are ps2 ports and no usb.
but that's just be being a nit-pick.
just take an old keyboard and take out everything and leave the circuitry encased in a RadioShack platic box (very small, palm sized) and leave it in the back of the computer.
Slackware was my first linux distro and I believe it may be my last... unless I write my own with linuxfromscratch.org and probably use package management that compares to slack (or I might even include.deb and.rpm... evil, I know!)
But for what this fella needs, I can't say. There are distro zelots all over suggesting gentoo, MDK, RH, FC2... etc. and they all have their good points.
My _personal_ opinion on what he should use (and this is because I prefer it and do develop for windows on occation) is this:
Distro: Slackware. It's easy to set up (relatively), and performance is great. Most of it is manual so you'll spend some time learning about your hardware and modules more than you even know about the back of your hand. Otherwise use something RPM based (Mandrake, Fedora, RHE) or SuSe.
Window Manager: Backbox/Fluxbox (based off BB 0.65.0 code). They're essentially the same with minor differences. Simple, low footprint Window Managers that keep it simple on your display without the fancy graphics. Otherwise try Gnome or KDE, they're both good full "Desktops" in their own right.
Personal reccomendations of my own, with alternatives listed. Try also a product called "Win4Lin" where you can run windows inside of Linux fairly easily and get your work done. I don't work for them, but I bought an old magazine with Win4Lin inside of it. Very handy.
It goes without saying, even in many of the other European countries I have visited recently, that the french have an arrogance about them that the USA can not even be compared to.
I don't say this to bash the french, or your comment (as it is a respectable opinion) however, in many instances throughout many aspects of the French economy, politics or culture, there is an "arrogance". It may be a cultural style of isolationism... but whatever you call it - it's prevelant in the medical industry (at times) and most notably technology, partly becaues of ignorance of technology and it's applications (like many other countries, even my own USA).
This is what I've noticed. My perspective is obviously going to be different. But I've traveled the globe for business and for pleasure. This "arrogance" (so quoted because it is the closest word I can't render at the moment), is noted and generally seen throughout neighboring countries and associated countries that are tied economically, socially or otherwise.
If I am wrong, I do apologise. This is only what one man, one slashdotter has noticed and observed throughout the world of business, medicine, economics and technology. But I hope this may either calm you in being offended. After all... they are only my observations.
where would you find this utility? Googling it isn't very helpful (for the first time ever!). All I get is a bunch of people saying to download it, but I'm a bit lost now - heh...
you know what... i don't think code is speech. it's a means to an end, a means to a product, a means to a service.
code is code, how people can think it's speech is beyond me. it's like saying that an auto-mechanics tools and methods are speech.
Now ok, I'll bit on my own reply... the two are different in that one can be printed out and have comments included that say//microsoft sucks, and so does the president - but really..
I fail to see it as speech, so what gives?
(note to mods etc... I'm really not trolling. It's a legit question!!)
i connected to windowsupdate recently and manually changed the v4.windo---- to v5.windo--- just for kicks (b/c of rumors etc) and instantly i was sent to the new site.
It was interesting and they automatically update your "windows update" client that's on your PC. Oh yeah, even very FIRST generation versions of XP licenses aren't valid (i have a valid license but they say it's not... so I'm a bit confused.)
anywho. it's not an invite only thing. but maybe it is if it won't verify my key..?? perhaps so.
Very true. It's too bad Lucas lost his own vision of StarWars with all the pazazz of CGI and other assorted gee whiz look what I can do with technology!" stuff.
AG: "This isn't the code you're looking for" SCO: "THis isn't the code we're looking for"
AG: "You're a bunch of whiny assholes" SCO: "We're a bunch of whiny assholes"
AG: "Slashdot was right all along" SCO: "Slashdot was right all along"
AG: "Move along" SCO: "Move along, Move along"
Linus Torvalds: "I thought for sure they were going litigate us" AG: "The force is your ally to a weak mind"
Not that I'm implying any SCO code is in linux, but if you couldn't see that try reading it again. Mods, please be gentle!
With OpenSSL being validated by the government as secure, it makes me wonder when SELinux will have it's own distro (something a bit thinner than fedore). this kind of stuff is great, i love it.
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not true too much.
he never specified that there was PS2 is on a system. the bios will check even for usb keyboards and complain of one not being there. the fact that he says it's an old IPAQ is enough for me to believe in common sence that there are ps2 ports and no usb.
but that's just be being a nit-pick.
just take an old keyboard and take out everything and leave the circuitry encased in a RadioShack platic box (very small, palm sized) and leave it in the back of the computer.
done
How many condoms do you wear during sex?
You can't live you life like that.
You must be new here.
Slackware was my first linux distro and I believe it may be my last... unless I write my own with linuxfromscratch.org and probably use package management that compares to slack (or I might even include .deb and .rpm... evil, I know!)
But for what this fella needs, I can't say. There are distro zelots all over suggesting gentoo, MDK, RH, FC2... etc. and they all have their good points.
My _personal_ opinion on what he should use (and this is because I prefer it and do develop for windows on occation) is this:
Distro: Slackware. It's easy to set up (relatively), and performance is great. Most of it is manual so you'll spend some time learning about your hardware and modules more than you even know about the back of your hand. Otherwise use something RPM based (Mandrake, Fedora, RHE) or SuSe.
Window Manager: Backbox/Fluxbox (based off BB 0.65.0 code). They're essentially the same with minor differences. Simple, low footprint Window Managers that keep it simple on your display without the fancy graphics. Otherwise try Gnome or KDE, they're both good full "Desktops" in their own right.
Personal reccomendations of my own, with alternatives listed. Try also a product called "Win4Lin" where you can run windows inside of Linux fairly easily and get your work done. I don't work for them, but I bought an old magazine with Win4Lin inside of it. Very handy.
That's the first time I've been called that before (taking the term generically, of course). Pretty cool if you ask me.
It goes without saying, even in many of the other European countries I have visited recently, that the french have an arrogance about them that the USA can not even be compared to.
I don't say this to bash the french, or your comment (as it is a respectable opinion) however, in many instances throughout many aspects of the French economy, politics or culture, there is an "arrogance". It may be a cultural style of isolationism... but whatever you call it - it's prevelant in the medical industry (at times) and most notably technology, partly becaues of ignorance of technology and it's applications (like many other countries, even my own USA).
This is what I've noticed. My perspective is obviously going to be different. But I've traveled the globe for business and for pleasure. This "arrogance" (so quoted because it is the closest word I can't render at the moment), is noted and generally seen throughout neighboring countries and associated countries that are tied economically, socially or otherwise.
If I am wrong, I do apologise. This is only what one man, one slashdotter has noticed and observed throughout the world of business, medicine, economics and technology. But I hope this may either calm you in being offended. After all... they are only my observations.
Hope this may help.
I have it if anyone needs a copy. email me and I'll hook you guys up =)
where would you find this utility? Googling it isn't very helpful (for the first time ever!). All I get is a bunch of people saying to download it, but I'm a bit lost now - heh...
you have to be kidding, right? You really WANT to know WHY it's bad to ask a woman out over the instant messenger?
Wow, you still live in your moms basement don't you? Holy shazbot!
or we could phone him and let him know his server was on fire.
EVEN STILL, in EVEN OTHER NEWS, 97% of slashdot readers post from Windows even if they do prefer Linux!
2004's first quarter called, they want darl back.
h4r
//microsoft sucks, and so does the president - but really..
you know what... i don't think code is speech. it's a means to an end, a means to a product, a means to a service.
code is code, how people can think it's speech is beyond me. it's like saying that an auto-mechanics tools and methods are speech.
Now ok, I'll bit on my own reply... the two are different in that one can be printed out and have comments included that say
I fail to see it as speech, so what gives?
(note to mods etc... I'm really not trolling. It's a legit question!!)
Wow, if trends like this keep happening pretty soon us Linux users will have the full feature set of Internet Explorer!
/sarcasm_off
oh yeah!
i connected to windowsupdate recently and manually changed the v4.windo---- to v5.windo--- just for kicks (b/c of rumors etc) and instantly i was sent to the new site.
It was interesting and they automatically update your "windows update" client that's on your PC. Oh yeah, even very FIRST generation versions of XP licenses aren't valid (i have a valid license but they say it's not... so I'm a bit confused.)
anywho. it's not an invite only thing. but maybe it is if it won't verify my key..?? perhaps so.
we don't even RTFA and you expect us to give you BOOK SUGGESTIONS?
/jab
you must be new here, right?
awww, you are no longer my friend on your list.
sucks
Holy crap man, that's awesome. I even have that self-titled album too! *slips it in*
Very true. It's too bad Lucas lost his own vision of StarWars with all the pazazz of CGI and other assorted
gee whiz look what I can do with technology!" stuff.
Anyways, aside from my rant, the class is gone.
I thought a mole was that thing britney spears couldn't keep on the same side of her face for a straight week.
GG Madonna Wannabie
Alec Guinness was always my favorite.
AG: "This isn't the code you're looking for"
SCO: "THis isn't the code we're looking for"
AG: "You're a bunch of whiny assholes"
SCO: "We're a bunch of whiny assholes"
AG: "Slashdot was right all along"
SCO: "Slashdot was right all along"
AG: "Move along"
SCO: "Move along, Move along"
Linus Torvalds: "I thought for sure they were going litigate us"
AG: "The force is your ally to a weak mind"
Not that I'm implying any SCO code is in linux, but if you couldn't see that try reading it again. Mods, please be gentle!
In that case, the jump from Windows 3.11 to Windows XP (5.1) should look something like:
WINDOWS (EMOTICON) version -5.3
OpenBSD has SE Linux inside?
Does FreeBSD ?
With OpenSSL being validated by the government as secure, it makes me wonder when SELinux will have it's own distro (something a bit thinner than fedore). this kind of stuff is great, i love it.
where is the link to the www.dhs.gov or www.us-cert.gov press release or article?
It would do wonders to help my company switch! I can't find it, help!
It should have read
"From Tex to Tux - all that's needed is 'GNU'!