Exactly, it's been a long time since the lack of patches was the biggest security problem with Windows. On the "home"-versions of Windows, automatic installation of patches should be mandatory for internet connected machines. Of course Micrsoft shouldn't use this feature to install *all* patches, only the critical ones.
No, there's no big difference here, it works the same way in open- and closed source development. But of course there might be differences between different companies/projects.
1. Exploit discovered
2. Patch is created, or not
3. If a patch was created, it's released to the users
(And no, no "Profit!")
Games are (almost) the only software that use the full power of the latest graphic cards, and sadly there aren't too many games for Mac. I think a card with good 2D-performance is more important on the PowerMac, since it's unlikely to be used as a gaming computer anyway.
But with that said, I agree with you.
I've always thought it was kind of strange that Nasa predicted such a short life span for the rovers. I mean, if they have made it through the landing without problem, why should they just break down a couple of weeks later? These things are probably built by top quality components, and should be able to run for a year or so in my opinion, but then, IANAMRE (I am not a mars rover expert).
iTunes for Windows can convert WMA-files to AAC/MP3. This way the "all my music is in WMA-format, I can't put it on the iPod"-argument becomes invalid. But that's about it.
What about the newbies who come to the site to find out what the hell this Linux thing is?
Also, spreading propaganda amongst the enemies is a well known trick in wars. Perhaps it works here too?
Most Windows viruses use security flaws patched many months before. I think automatic downloading and installation of patches should be mandatory for internet connected computers.
There must be something wrong with your installation, man. None of the computers running XP I've used has crashed ever. And we're talking weeks or months between reboots here. At home I run Windows 2000, the few stability problems I've had over the four years I've used it has been caused by bad memory and an overheated CPU (not at the same time). Windows IS stable nowadays, get used to it. Windows 95 and 98 is a completely different story though.
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That sounds very good indeed! But how will the clueless users get SP2? :-)
With critical, I mean the patches that really are critical.
Slashdot blurb about Windows bug
Linux trolls: Windows sucks!!!
Slashdot blurb about Linux bug
Linux trolls: Windows sucks!!!
Exactly, it's been a long time since the lack of patches was the biggest security problem with Windows. On the "home"-versions of Windows, automatic installation of patches should be mandatory for internet connected machines. Of course Micrsoft shouldn't use this feature to install *all* patches, only the critical ones.
No, there's no big difference here, it works the same way in open- and closed source development. But of course there might be differences between different companies/projects. 1. Exploit discovered 2. Patch is created, or not 3. If a patch was created, it's released to the users (And no, no "Profit!")
Yes, most ignorance per MB in the world!
Yes, and that's one of the reasons you get that warm, fuzzy feeling from the Apple computers. I just love them.
Games are (almost) the only software that use the full power of the latest graphic cards, and sadly there aren't too many games for Mac. I think a card with good 2D-performance is more important on the PowerMac, since it's unlikely to be used as a gaming computer anyway.
But with that said, I agree with you.
That would be really cool (no pun intended), if the safety issues could be covered.
Yes, I realised that. I HAVE to stop posting during the first few hours at work. My brain is still asleep then...
You had rocks?! We lived in a lake, and...
OK, sorry.
I've always thought it was kind of strange that Nasa predicted such a short life span for the rovers. I mean, if they have made it through the landing without problem, why should they just break down a couple of weeks later? These things are probably built by top quality components, and should be able to run for a year or so in my opinion, but then, IANAMRE (I am not a mars rover expert).
That's the new name of FireFox, right? ;-)
Didn't you read the blurb? This IS her way back, she already did it in the opposite direction!
That's evil! EVIL! Damn him!
Ah, the Amiga 1000. The later models, such as the Amiga 500 had a more familiar looking keyboard layout (see link).
iTunes for Windows can convert WMA-files to AAC/MP3. This way the "all my music is in WMA-format, I can't put it on the iPod"-argument becomes invalid. But that's about it.
The help key was located between the regular and the numerical keyboard, if my memory serves me right.
What about the newbies who come to the site to find out what the hell this Linux thing is? Also, spreading propaganda amongst the enemies is a well known trick in wars. Perhaps it works here too?
Most Windows viruses use security flaws patched many months before. I think automatic downloading and installation of patches should be mandatory for internet connected computers.
There must be something wrong with your installation, man. None of the computers running XP I've used has crashed ever. And we're talking weeks or months between reboots here. At home I run Windows 2000, the few stability problems I've had over the four years I've used it has been caused by bad memory and an overheated CPU (not at the same time). Windows IS stable nowadays, get used to it. Windows 95 and 98 is a completely different story though.
Hm, did you watch it fullscreen or something? I saw the reflection of the head, but didn't care much about it.
India? :-)
On a PDA you don't.
Fiber!=high bandwidth
Lots of people seem to forget this.