I'm not trolling but I really don't understand the point of an open source Operating System.
I like OpenOffice because (in theory) I can look at the source code and see whats
running and modify it and hence modify my enviroment. Why would I care about the
Operating System? For all intents and purpose it just the first stage bootstrap system for
the hardware. As long as it does this quickly and simply who cares who or how
its written? Ok , if ever Operating Systems had some sort of DRM style restrictions installed
them yes , maybe it'll have a use. But right now? I don't think so.
Windows is proprietry, non-interoperable,... GNU/Linux and BSD are non-proprietary, interoperable...
If this was between OpenBSD and FreeBSD, I'd say use the best one for the job. But there are other factors that have meaning to people. If I think software should be FREE in the sense of the GPL or BSD Liscense, it would be unethical (by my own standards) for me to use Windows. Although I'm not quite that extreme, I'm a little sad when I'm forced to use MS stuff. The way the term "best tool for the job" is used in such a blanket sense, implies no consideration of personal ethical standards.
I'm sick of hearing "best tool for the job". Example: Internet Explorer may be the "only" tool that works with my bank's website, but I choose not to use it and complain they should support standards. "best tool for the job" makes me thing of people that say "It's just business". It's all about getting the job done. Forget ethics and ideals.
I'm shocked! I don't like Java much, but this is great! I think Java on GNU/Linux will really take off now and take the lead on.NET. Just wonderful news:)
I'm certainly for environmental responsibity, I just don't think this argument is valid. These types of jobs are necessary, but more jobs doesn't equal economic growth. Increased productivity does. Putting a scrubber on the stack doesn't increase the plants output. It's just sweeping broken glass. Although sweeping up the broken glass may prevent someone from going to the doctor:)
My Radeon driver (on Debian) works pretty well and I imagine its author had limited access to the hardware specs.
So I hope that with open specifications, open source developers will create an awsome driver. The open source community can work together with the hardware provider to create a product that both sides are happy with.
I wouldn't be suprised if the open source drivers eventually surpassed the proprietary ones in performance and quality. Best of luck! I'll buy one.
Saying PostgreSQL is like saying supercalafradjalisticexpialadosous. A real pain. Instead, I just say supercal. Plus it just sounds stupid. Postgres sounds nice and is easy to say. But maybe your just talking about how it is written. In that case, I agree.
Maybe the broadband providers will start to offer pay-per-use service. I've always disliked monthly rate plans. I prefer the way my electricity is billed. If I use less, I pay less and so on.
I bought a UPS and put only my networking equipment on it (cable modem, router, mta, cordless base station). It's an APC 500. I unplugged it to see how long it would support the equipment, and I got tired of it beeping after 2 hours. That's good enough for me.
Someone will probably say that the cable will go out when the power goes out. I doubt it because my provider (COX) offers phone service (not VOIP) through the same lines so they probably have backup power.
The money I save by using Vonage easily pays for the UPS. I have two lines and save > $1000 per year vs. what I was paying BellSouth.
"people just concentrate on the best tool for the job"
This is said time and time again. I don't think anyone would disagree and for many of us, it is not the issue. I don't write GUIs with Bash nor browse my filesystem with assembly (I wouldn't know how anyway). I use Python INSTEAD of Java and never consider Java the right tool for the job. I have yet to need something that Java does that Python is not well suited. It is not true for everyone, but has been the case for me. The only reason I would use it is if I was forced to work on something already written in Java. It is my PREFERENCE. There are reasons other than 'best tool'.
Sun, a publicly held company, who's primary objective is profit, owns Java. That's a problem for me. I prefer Python's lack of brackets, dynamic typing, and non-verbose syntax. I find the majority of the Python community that I communicate with in mailing lists to be on average more intelligent, open-minded, and more friendly than others I've had experience with.
All this to say that there are many reasons for choosing one language over another. And saying pick the 'right tool' doesn't help much. Or from another perspective, there are many factors in considering the 'right tool'.
A bit OT, but might a 50 GB DVD RW be a tape killer? Especially if the DVD cost less than $5. What advantage would tapes have left other than being time-tested.
PHP was originally developed to make web programming easier in the same way Bash makes certain operating system tasks easier. PHP:Web::Bash:OS. PHP5 is impressive, but it appears to be trying to change its scope and here is why. Like Bash, PHP is a big time saver for small programs, but is more difficult to write and maintain as the program gets larger and more complex. The features added to PHP5 will let it scale better, but it will lose its Bash-like advantages. It is trying to move into the arena with Java, ASP.Net(?Maybe), Python, Ruby,... The problem is you can't have both Bash-like scriptablity and Java-like power/maintainability. So PHP will take the road of Visual Basic -> VB.NET. After seeing MY limits with PHP I moved to Python although I still use PHP for simple web scripts. In my opinion, PHP5 is a new language in an old arena. You should choose the right tool for the job, and if you need the new features in PHP, have a look at a powerful, weathered language like Java, Python, or Ruby, or (add your language here).
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I'm not trolling but I really don't understand the point of an open source Operating System. I like OpenOffice because (in theory) I can look at the source code and see whats running and modify it and hence modify my enviroment. Why would I care about the Operating System? For all intents and purpose it just the first stage bootstrap system for the hardware. As long as it does this quickly and simply who cares who or how its written? Ok , if ever Operating Systems had some sort of DRM style restrictions installed them yes , maybe it'll have a use. But right now? I don't think so.
Windows is proprietry, non-interoperable, ... GNU/Linux and BSD are non-proprietary, interoperable ...
If this was between OpenBSD and FreeBSD, I'd say use the best one for the job. But there are other factors that have meaning to people. If I think software should be FREE in the sense of the GPL or BSD Liscense, it would be unethical (by my own standards) for me to use Windows. Although I'm not quite that extreme, I'm a little sad when I'm forced to use MS stuff. The way the term "best tool for the job" is used in such a blanket sense, implies no consideration of personal ethical standards.
I'm sick of hearing "best tool for the job". Example: Internet Explorer may be the "only" tool that works with my bank's website, but I choose not to use it and complain they should support standards. "best tool for the job" makes me thing of people that say "It's just business". It's all about getting the job done. Forget ethics and ideals.
I'm shocked! I don't like Java much, but this is great! I think Java on GNU/Linux will really take off now and take the lead on .NET. Just wonderful news :)
Shut up and hike the ball, nerd!
"Now... close one eye, then the other." Damnit... How do I finish the article now?
Sounds like the broken window fallacy. Break a window and someone gets paid to clean it up.
n _window
:)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_broke
I'm certainly for environmental responsibity, I just don't think this argument is valid. These types of jobs are necessary, but more jobs doesn't equal economic growth. Increased productivity does. Putting a scrubber on the stack doesn't increase the plants output. It's just sweeping broken glass. Although sweeping up the broken glass may prevent someone from going to the doctor
Always an interesting topic.
Randall
I've got a new iMac and can say that the scrolling in Safari is great now. It was very choppy before.
My Radeon driver (on Debian) works pretty well and I imagine its author had limited access to the hardware specs.
So I hope that with open specifications, open source developers will create an awsome driver. The open source community can work together with the hardware provider to create a product that both sides are happy with.
I wouldn't be suprised if the open source drivers eventually surpassed the proprietary ones in performance and quality. Best of luck! I'll buy one.
How would I compile it to use the JIT?
I just followed the instructions in the README.
CPython ran in approx. 8 seconds and used approx. 4 MB RAM.
Saying PostgreSQL is like saying supercalafradjalisticexpialadosous. A real pain. Instead, I just say supercal. Plus it just sounds stupid. Postgres sounds nice and is easy to say. But maybe your just talking about how it is written. In that case, I agree.
Maybe the broadband providers will start to offer pay-per-use service. I've always disliked monthly rate plans. I prefer the way my electricity is billed. If I use less, I pay less and so on.
Is that a thumb drive in your pocket ... ?
I bought a UPS and put only my networking equipment on it (cable modem, router, mta, cordless base station). It's an APC 500. I unplugged it to see how long it would support the equipment, and I got tired of it beeping after 2 hours. That's good enough for me.
Someone will probably say that the cable will go out when the power goes out. I doubt it because my provider (COX) offers phone service (not VOIP) through the same lines so they probably have backup power.
The money I save by using Vonage easily pays for the UPS. I have two lines and save > $1000 per year vs. what I was paying BellSouth.
I think the best idea for locking down PCs is to use thin clients with no drives.
If the OEM situation continues, it won't matter if people think they need it or not. When they buy a new computer, they'll get Longhorn.
"people just concentrate on the best tool for the job"
This is said time and time again. I don't think anyone would disagree and for many of us, it is not the issue. I don't write GUIs with Bash nor browse my filesystem with assembly (I wouldn't know how anyway). I use Python INSTEAD of Java and never consider Java the right tool for the job. I have yet to need something that Java does that Python is not well suited. It is not true for everyone, but has been the case for me. The only reason I would use it is if I was forced to work on something already written in Java. It is my PREFERENCE. There are reasons other than 'best tool'.
Sun, a publicly held company, who's primary objective is profit, owns Java. That's a problem for me. I prefer Python's lack of brackets, dynamic typing, and non-verbose syntax. I find the majority of the Python community that I communicate with in mailing lists to be on average more intelligent, open-minded, and more friendly than others I've had experience with.
All this to say that there are many reasons for choosing one language over another. And saying pick the 'right tool' doesn't help much. Or from another perspective, there are many factors in considering the 'right tool'.
I guess I'm not a person.
A bit OT, but might a 50 GB DVD RW be a tape killer? Especially if the DVD cost less than $5. What advantage would tapes have left other than being time-tested.
Thanks. I laughed my ass off!
If they are like others I've read about, they are not flammable. The mixture is probably about 6% methanol in water.
PHP was originally developed to make web programming easier in the same way Bash makes certain operating system tasks easier. PHP:Web::Bash:OS. ... The problem is you can't have both Bash-like scriptablity and Java-like power/maintainability. So PHP will take the road of Visual Basic -> VB.NET.
PHP5 is impressive, but it appears to be trying to change its scope and here is why. Like Bash, PHP is a big time saver for small programs, but is more difficult to write and maintain as the program gets larger and more complex. The features added to PHP5 will let it scale better, but it will lose its Bash-like advantages. It is trying to move into the arena with Java, ASP.Net(?Maybe), Python, Ruby,
After seeing MY limits with PHP I moved to Python although I still use PHP for simple web scripts. In my opinion, PHP5 is a new language in an old arena. You should choose the right tool for the job, and if you need the new features in PHP, have a look at a powerful, weathered language like Java, Python, or Ruby, or (add your language here).
Because the Samba group didn't pay for the study. (Easier than you thought, wasn't it?)