Because to some people CLI is religion, and disagreement is heresy! Smite the blasphemer with mod points.
If you look at my post history, you can easily find the "sensitive" topics. They are the ones modded troll... I am used to it. Mostly amused by it actually.:)
The thing is, its not what us experienced unix folks do, and with good reason.
Only using Unix for 25 year or so, I guess I am not that experienced...:) The GUI is a tool, just like the cli, bash, and perl. I use the tool that does the best job with the least effort. And since I work on lots of different Linux and BSD and Unix systems, which all decide to stick configs in different places, a GUI tool is often very handy. The only tool that is absolutely critical, however, is ssh. Not just a log in tool, but as a file mount, a x tunnel, a tunnel and authentication piece... When you tunnel SQL over ssh and open a database only listening on localhost over the network, the looks you get are priceless!
As already stated, it adds weight and security concerns. It's a lot easier to parse text than it is to store and display a video stream.
What security concern does a GUI running standalone via ssh x tunnels add to a server? This is without a desktop manager running, remember... So, what exactly is the concern again when the X-server is only running on the client workstation?
Why do people always hate the GUI? The reason it is on computers is that people find it useful. I install the GUI tools on many of my servers. I remove gdm or lightdm as appropriate... But being able to xtunnel handy apps is one way to make my work easier. CPannel or webmin is a way other people use a GUI.
As for a security risk, that is total bullshit. You are running it all through ssh. The only exposure is ssh, and if that is hacked, why bother "hacking" x as well? (Especially since it is not running on any ports...)
Sure it's Steam on Windows only. But considering it has the biggest market share, it's quite ok to do so when you want to raise money for a charity. If you're considering buying the bundle and don't want to support THQ or Humble Bundle, just change the split accordingly! It's for a good cause!
All this while Steam is going to Linux... The irony... (And the lack of my support as I only pay for native Linux games)
Most phones in the US are purchased with a 2 year contract. Long enough to make a warranty and spare battery handy. And I have a few friends with Androids that can not upgrade because no one has released the upgraded binary drivers for there now discontinued phone.
Android users are poor and can't afford apps. Hence, they also can't afford a nice smart phone and go for the cheapest Android POS they can get.
Why would a developer target that segment?
WalMart shoppers are poor and can not afford expensive stuff. Yet, somehow, WalMart made a shitload of money. Sell to the masses and eat with the classes. (I think Henry Ford was one of the first to use this widely.)
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Why is name and shame against US law?
If it's true it can't well be libel or slander.
Seriously, I wanna know what stupid law on the books says we can't talk bad about bad companies.
Citation please?
The fact that it is true is a defence against a slander or libel suit. Whit the right attorneys, it is a very expensive defence against it.
Because to some people CLI is religion, and disagreement is heresy! Smite the blasphemer with mod points.
:)
If you look at my post history, you can easily find the "sensitive" topics. They are the ones modded troll... I am used to it. Mostly amused by it actually.
The thing is, its not what us experienced unix folks do, and with good reason.
Only using Unix for 25 year or so, I guess I am not that experienced... :) The GUI is a tool, just like the cli, bash, and perl. I use the tool that does the best job with the least effort. And since I work on lots of different Linux and BSD and Unix systems, which all decide to stick configs in different places, a GUI tool is often very handy. The only tool that is absolutely critical, however, is ssh. Not just a log in tool, but as a file mount, a x tunnel, a tunnel and authentication piece... When you tunnel SQL over ssh and open a database only listening on localhost over the network, the looks you get are priceless!
Solution is to have minimul gui installed and keep it turned off until you need it.
Actually, that is exactly what I suggested 3 posts ago, and the guy who called it "not useful" got moded +5...
As already stated, it adds weight and security concerns. It's a lot easier to parse text than it is to store and display a video stream.
What security concern does a GUI running standalone via ssh x tunnels add to a server? This is without a desktop manager running, remember... So, what exactly is the concern again when the X-server is only running on the client workstation?
Why do people always hate the GUI? The reason it is on computers is that people find it useful. I install the GUI tools on many of my servers. I remove gdm or lightdm as appropriate... But being able to xtunnel handy apps is one way to make my work easier. CPannel or webmin is a way other people use a GUI.
As for a security risk, that is total bullshit. You are running it all through ssh. The only exposure is ssh, and if that is hacked, why bother "hacking" x as well? (Especially since it is not running on any ports...)
Thankfully, like minded people can now come together on the internet and be brothers in arms.
A friend at work brought in a first generation iPod. It looked so old... Then I felt really old.
And I thought the headline meant they had a cure!
kidsexchange was worse. And it is still live. http://kidsexchange.net/
Sure it's Steam on Windows only. But considering it has the biggest market share, it's quite ok to do so when you want to raise money for a charity. If you're considering buying the bundle and don't want to support THQ or Humble Bundle, just change the split accordingly! It's for a good cause!
All this while Steam is going to Linux... The irony... (And the lack of my support as I only pay for native Linux games)
Amusingly enough I got my Steam Beta forum invite today. While Humble is going Windows, Steam is going Linux.
What the hell does Meraki do? You can safely assume we've heard of Cisco, but not Meraki.
No, but we can safely assume you have heard of Google. Or that you know how to click on links in the summery...
OK, perhaps that last bit was too much...
Will you father my baby?
Your right. It is almost as bad as Russian bride spam.
Unless that "Linux Market" is Roku boxes, or TVs with Linux kernals... It works on Linux, but not for us.
Amazon Prime works fine on Linux... So you can still "think that" if you wish.
After this post, you can clearly see that netflix's stock dropped by $0.00000001 per share. GO spidercoz!
Well, add another $0.00000001 for me. Eventually this adds up to some money.
Walmart profits on necessity spending. How many cell phone apps fall into that category?
Google Maps for the new iPhone comes to mind.
I totally agree. And, there are a lot more poor people than rich people, so that limits the market a bit... Build to the masses...
Most phones in the US are purchased with a 2 year contract. Long enough to make a warranty and spare battery handy. And I have a few friends with Androids that can not upgrade because no one has released the upgraded binary drivers for there now discontinued phone.
Android users are poor and can't afford apps. Hence, they also can't afford a nice smart phone and go for the cheapest Android POS they can get.
Why would a developer target that segment?
WalMart shoppers are poor and can not afford expensive stuff. Yet, somehow, WalMart made a shitload of money. Sell to the masses and eat with the classes. (I think Henry Ford was one of the first to use this widely.)
But BB10 is going to change everything!
You spelled "Windows 8 Mobile" wrong.
Not everyone needs a $600 smartphone, and it's an oversight on Apple's part.
Not an oversight. They chose to give up on that 47%. They will never buy Apple stuff anyway.
Do you care if the company that makes your other things profits?
Yes. Profitable companies are more likely to be around with things like warranties, spare parts, and software upgrades.
Yeah... Suing a key supplier with no other substitute products is not a good business move. And this response made me laugh. :)