What fun it would be to get involved with such a project. Unfortunately for me, I have not the intellect to contribute in any useful way (other than getting lunch and coffee).
But it certainly looks like a blast (pun intended).
Yes, and of course he is talking about free software. So if something breaks, just download the new version.
But if the apps are purchased, that is a bit much to swallow. Of course, if MS has service packs that fix the broken apps, then I guess it would not be so bad.
"... I once used them about a year ago when I used Windows 2k as my server..."
And you are one of those people that complain about BSOD and how NT/2k servers are unstable? If so, let me help you troubleshoot the problem: Don't run programs like folding@home on your server. What where you thinking?
This is exactly why most "bosses" would have an issue. They are usually thinking about the enterprise, and what would be good for the company.
AOL has solid nationwide, and world-wide coverage.
I found (the hard way) that when I am in mainland China, the AOL dialups always work, the UUNET and AT&T accounts are problematic. Of course this is due to the fact that AOL bought out Compuserve and got all the POPs.
Actually, AT&T's service was better when it was IBM.
Coverage is spotty at best. For example, EGV has had coverage for a long time. I am not suggesting that broadband is not available anywhere, there are hotspots. But it seems that where ever I live, it is not available.
Where I live (Chicago suburbs) there is no broadband options, save satellite or fixed-point wireless (which run about $70/month). I wish DSL and cable were an option.
Everyone I talk to, from coworkers, friends and family, do NOT have access to broadband.
Perhaps if AT&T were a little more aggressive in their efforts to deploy cable broadband, they would see there is a demand. Same with the baby bells, quit fighting with the providers and roll out DSL already.
Although the NervTV show can be freely discributed, it is not stated anywhere that it will be broadcasted in schools. The "Triumph Of The Nerds" DVD is, however.
There was a Riches To Rags on VH-1 the other night, and the band TLC made millions... but their take home pay worked out to $50k/year after they pay the studio back for recording time, studio time, marketing, etc.
It's amazing what the big labels can get away with.
In the example of a Linux gateway or wireless workstation, there is a better solution. Buy a 1U rack mount case (they can be had for under $150 with a 300w power supply). They accept standard ATX motherboards and many have removable drives.
With this method, you can use any off-the-shelf parts to repair the system.
This is the method I use for a webserver and Linux firewall. I have both mounted (among other things) in a old telecom cabinet. Works like a charm.
The font of the main text was difficult to read after a long day's VDU-gazing. More importantly, some explanations are not expressed clearly enough to allow the meaning to sink in without the occasional paragraph re-read, and some sections could benefit from diagrams to illustrate the points.
Are you suggesting that it is ok to violate a patent in the hopes that no one would notice? That does not seem right to me... and the article does not have all the details in the case. Surely there is more to this that meets the eye.
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What fun it would be to get involved with such a project. Unfortunately for me, I have not the intellect to contribute in any useful way (other than getting lunch and coffee).
But it certainly looks like a blast (pun intended).
Time and materials are being donated. What possible problem could you have with that?
Does it honestly matter how the bugs are being tracked, just as long as they are tracked?
Yes, and of course he is talking about free software. So if something breaks, just download the new version.
But if the apps are purchased, that is a bit much to swallow. Of course, if MS has service packs that fix the broken apps, then I guess it would not be so bad.
that should be enough time to make a backup right?
That does not address the guy stealing all your bandwidth, only the guy trying to grab your data.
"... I once used them about a year ago when I used Windows 2k as my server..."
And you are one of those people that complain about BSOD and how NT/2k servers are unstable? If so, let me help you troubleshoot the problem: Don't run programs like folding@home on your server. What where you thinking?
This is exactly why most "bosses" would have an issue. They are usually thinking about the enterprise, and what would be good for the company.
No such thing as an average 12v RC car. The *average* electric RC car runs on a 7.2v, 6 cell battery pack.
Even the cheap RC cars found at retail outlets are usually 4.8, 6.0 or 9vdc.
AOL has solid nationwide, and world-wide coverage.
I found (the hard way) that when I am in mainland China, the AOL dialups always work, the UUNET and AT&T accounts are problematic. Of course this is due to the fact that AOL bought out Compuserve and got all the POPs.
Actually, AT&T's service was better when it was IBM.
Coverage is spotty at best. For example, EGV has had coverage for a long time. I am not suggesting that broadband is not available anywhere, there are hotspots. But it seems that where ever I live, it is not available.
:-)
That is why I do all my downloading from work!
Where I live (Chicago suburbs) there is no broadband options, save satellite or fixed-point wireless (which run about $70/month). I wish DSL and cable were an option.
Everyone I talk to, from coworkers, friends and family, do NOT have access to broadband.
Perhaps if AT&T were a little more aggressive in their efforts to deploy cable broadband, they would see there is a demand. Same with the baby bells, quit fighting with the providers and roll out DSL already.
Although the NervTV show can be freely discributed, it is not stated anywhere that it will be broadcasted in schools. The "Triumph Of The Nerds" DVD is, however.
There was a Riches To Rags on VH-1 the other night, and the band TLC made millions... but their take home pay worked out to $50k/year after they pay the studio back for recording time, studio time, marketing, etc.
It's amazing what the big labels can get away with.
why would you need to add a card? Get a mobo with ethernet, video and scsi on board, wham-bam.
Check eBay for the cases, search with 1u rackmount. Careful, some of the cases offered do not have power supplies.
In the example of a Linux gateway or wireless workstation, there is a better solution. Buy a 1U rack mount case (they can be had for under $150 with a 300w power supply). They accept standard ATX motherboards and many have removable drives.
With this method, you can use any off-the-shelf parts to repair the system.
This is the method I use for a webserver and Linux firewall. I have both mounted (among other things) in a old telecom cabinet. Works like a charm.
The font of the main text was difficult to read after a long day's VDU-gazing. More importantly, some explanations are not expressed clearly enough to allow the meaning to sink in without the occasional paragraph re-read, and some sections could benefit from diagrams to illustrate the points.
Are you suggesting that it is ok to violate a patent in the hopes that no one would notice? That does not seem right to me... and the article does not have all the details in the case. Surely there is more to this that meets the eye.