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  1. Re:tridge's source code is up for download on Tridgell Reveals Bitkeeper Secrets · · Score: 1

    And if you look at the release notes for the first version, you find Tridge's commentary:

    As you probably know, there has been quite a fuss lately about this code and the fact that BitMover has now withdrawn the free version of bk. First off, I would like to say that this result was not the intention when I wrote this code. I had hoped that an alternative open client would be able to coexist happily with the proprietary BitKeeeper client, as has happened with so many other protocols. An open client combined with the ability to accurately import into other source code management tools would have been a big step forward, and should have allowed BitMover to flourish in the commercial environment while still being used by the free software community. I would also like to say that BitMover is well within its rights to license BitKeeper as it sees fit. I am of course disappointed at how BitMover has portrayed some of my actions, but please understand that they are under a lot of pressure. Under stress people sometimes say things that perhaps they shouldn't. As I have stated previously, my code was written without using bk. Some people expressed some skepticism over that, perhaps because they haven't noticed that bk servers have online protocol help (just type 'help' into a telnet session). I don't think it is unreasonable to assume that this help was intended for people like myself who wished to implement new clients. I would like to thank all the people who have supported me in the development of this tool by providing useful advice both before, during and after the development of the code. I tried to consult with a wide range of interested parties and the feedback I got was certainly appreciated. Finally, I would like to point out the obvious fact that Linus was perfectly within his rights to choose bk for the kernel. I personally would not have chosen it, but it was his choice to make, not anyone elses. Linus is now in the unenviable position of changing source code management systems, which is a painful task, particularly when moving away from a system that worked as well for him as bk did. If you want to help, then help with code not commentary. There have been enough flames over this issue already.
    sp-0.1 release notes
  2. As a Mild Haemophiliac on Gene Therapy Corrects Hemophilia in Mice and Dogs · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Spelling it nicely in British English :-) Not all Haemophilia is as severe as mentioned in the article, I have 14% of the normal clotting factor and haven't had a problem for years... of course a head injury etc is still a major risk. But this is really nice research to see

  3. Mod Parent Up on Java Fallout: OO.o 2.0 and the FOSS Community · · Score: 1

    Caolan is the one doing the porting, so he knows what he's talking about...

  4. X server on Windows Terminal Server Replacement? · · Score: 2, Informative

    Any X server will function as a remote client to a Linux installation, and this applies to LTSP first. You're searching for the wrong terms, read up about how X clients and servers work.

  5. Re:Minimo lead developer on Lead Mozilla Developer Talks Windows CE · · Score: 2, Informative

    Asa is trying to say politely that Doug Turner isn't the lead developer for the whole Mozilla project, as the slashdot summary says. Please fix it up :-)

  6. Re:Kiosk? on Xfce 4.2.0 Released · · Score: 1

    Kiosk mode is one of the new features for Xfce 4.2
    See the manual for details on how to use it e.g. http://www.loculus.nl/xfce/documentation/docs-4.2/ xfce4-panel.html#panel-kiosk
    I've set it up in a small lab and it works fine

  7. Re:great news on Python For Nokia Series 60 Phones Now Available · · Score: 1

    If you read the release notes, socket support is present:

    socket.py: Adapted to work with the native sockets on the platform

    - getservbyname and getaddrinfo consult a small fixed table instead of an external service map file. Only few services are supported

    - socket method setblocking raises an exception, since only blocking mode is supported in this release. Support for non-blocking mode is in development and should be available in the near future.

  8. Re:Adult stem cells on Paralyzed Woman Walks Again · · Score: 1

    I wonder what Church this is you're talking about ...

    As a Christian I certainly don't think that the lack of ability to procreate has anything to do with the moral status of homosexuality.

    My view would be that God created people as men and women. The categorization of people into homosexual / heterosexual as part of their primary identity is part of the problem ...

  9. GPL Qt for Windows on TOra Project Looking for New Maintainer · · Score: 2, Interesting

    But the folks at kde-cygwin.sourceforge.net are producing a GPL version for windows ... by porting the X11 version and filling out the missing parts. They seem to be making good progress. I wonder what response Trolltech will give...

  10. syncmail on Sought: 500 Great Lines Of Open Source Code · · Score: 1
    syncmail is less than 500 lines, and is used by loads of people all over the world ...

    nice example of an open source project as its a piece of infrastructure that links other things...

  11. overlords? on Robotic Capsule To Crawl Through Intestines · · Score: 1

    Shouldn't that be insidelords?

  12. Re:When... on Firefox 0.10.1 Released, Fixes Security Hole · · Score: 1

    How on earth does it make sense to release the patch when you can't even see what it does?
    I can understand leaving something private until the fix is available, but it doesn't empower your users to keep this information secret.

  13. Re:Where Ubuntu is coming from and going to on Ubuntu Linux Review · · Score: 1

    The name Ubuntu is zulu, a South African language, for God. Absolute nonsense. See the homepage: "Ubuntu" is an African concept, meaning "humanity to others" It's the abstract noun describing personhood...

  14. Re:use rsync on Delta Compression for Linux Security Patches? · · Score: 1

    I think the solution is to store local caches of previous binary packages.
    Then tell rsync to get the new package based on the previous one. Then you can still do offline patching (download the patch first)
    The rsync protocol / intelligence could be improved to handle compiled binaries better.
    Anyway http is also a protocol ...

  15. NEWSFLASH: he actually likes spatial browsing! on How To Deal With The Spatial Paradigm · · Score: 1

    It's regarded as NEWS that somebody actually likes spacial browing and can find a few reasons to justify it! This article proves that spatial browing has not convinced the majority of people.
    What we really need is better file metadata and indexing tools...
    I have 16000 files in my documents tree... how exactly am I supposed to arrange those in a two-level directory hierarchy?

  16. HP sells a system like this on FourHead: One PC, Four Users · · Score: 1

    Note that HP sells a 4-way linux system built on exactly the same stuff.
    It's targeted at schools and universities
    The advantage is you HP support and hardware and software all tested to work well in this environment. Was developed in South Africa.

  17. Re:My favorite line on FourHead: One PC, Four Users · · Score: 1

    It is an adventure! Note that this is much easier with kernel 2.6

  18. Marketing Company the reason on RoboCup 2004: Reports From The Field? · · Score: 2, Insightful
    See Footage Sales Site
    Welcome to RoboCup World Competition Footage Sales Site, We would like to introduce footage of the RoboCup World Competition which marketing right is held by Dentsu Kyusyu Inc
    No wonder its hard to get hold of...
  19. Re:three years old from Linux Journal, 2001/03 on Interview With The MPEG Committee's Founder · · Score: 1

    Yes, maybe a good candidate for a Slashdot interview...

  20. Re:One site on Flat Panel Antenna for C-band TVRO? · · Score: 1

    Another company to try would be OmniPless

  21. Re:Well sourceforge to the rescue on Interacting with Onboard Car Computers? · · Score: 1

    Then google vehicle site:.sourceforge.net
    Returns freediag as number 3...

  22. Re:Ladies and Gentlemen: The Scientific Method on What If Dark Matter Really Doesn't Exist? · · Score: 1

    In orthodox Christianity at least, faith is *definitely not* without evidence - it is on the basis of evidence. Faith is about trusting in God on the basis of evidence. Even given evidence, many people may not *trust* - it's not a purely intellectual question.

  23. Re:Cool.. what about SVG? on Mozilla 1.6 Released · · Score: 5, Informative

    Have a look at the svg project page (http://www.mozilla.org/projects/svg/) Basically, not for quite a while yet, but feel free to help out!

  24. The one thing that matters on The State Of The GTK+ File Selector · · Score: 1

    Exactly. To me the most important thing is being able to enter absolute or relevant pathnames in the same box you would type filenames. Any file selector that can't do this drives me crazy...

  25. Re:Kino, Cinelerra on Building The Ultimate Video Editing Suite · · Score: 1

    I can vouch for Cinelerra. Found it very easy to get up and running, took a few hours to learn the interface, but then found it very powerful ...