Putting specialised linux on a CD is fine... but why not go the whole nine yards? Put everything you need on a USB drive and boot from there! I'm sure you don't need the entire 650/730 MB for that application... Ways to upgrade the ideea: you can use the USB drive the size you need; you can writeprotect it, you can customize it.
Even more, MAYBE you can boot on a Virtual Machine and not need to restart... The only limitation here would be bootup time.
I believe he's right... if he means proprietary source code that finally goes in the wild. The moment code opens, troubles are waiting to happen. If some recent events ring a bell, that's not my fault:)
On the other hand, if he means code that's been built openly... damn, what's better than having the software AND the source code for inspection? how do you beat that?
How can one say such a thing? Macs are for people willing to spend extra money, for people who appreciate design and ease of use, for people who want to have a certain touch of uniqueness.
On the other hand, Linux is for poeple who don't give a damn about the looks of their machines, for the people who aren't afraid to search the net about ten hours for the piece of code they need, and will read the docs and compile for about ten more hours. Oh, yeah, and for people with a certain cash affection.
Oh, so you said desktop boxen! So? Check the prices: same machine, same capabilities: one computer, one operating system, one office package. Which is cheaper?
However, gimme a Powerbook running Linux and I'll change my mind:)
On a different level: applications. Industry uses Photoshop; industry uses Macromedia stuff, industry uses specific software which runs on more standardised systems, such as MacOS or Windows. When Photoshop and Dreamweaver and Flash and QuarkXpress, and all the software that equipment get deliverd with will work on Linux, TOO, than you can speak of a choice. Till then, you need to be extra carefull when you shop, because you new laser printer might not work on linux (been there, bought that).
Yeah, I really feel I am gonna throw 3+ grands on that plastic brick... C'mon! When I want to play, I have my desktop, and, well, 5.1 sound is pretty cool to have around you, not to mention the CRT. If I want portability, there goes my 256 MB USB. If I want portability AND processing power, a regular (as in cheap) priced laptop will do. If I want to pick a chick, some wine and smooth talk will do. Pardon me for mentioning chicks on/.! If I want a LAN party - dammit, I have cable access. I don't have to haul 30 kg of computer, monitor and accesories around. Nor a 9 pound plastic brick that definitely will need a CRT, keyboard and mouse for an as close to enjoyable as possible experience.
Not to mention the other issues: battery life, heat dissipation, and the fact that the difference between 3+ grands and a cloud of smoke is only a spilled beverage. Upgrades! God in heavens, how do you upgrade such a thing? Selling it? are you kidding? Who's gonna buy that in 6 months? And for what amount?
Now, what if they find out that the 29 users' mean age is 13, with a wide distribution?
Will they settle for about 15000$? And, for/.'s sake, 29 sharers? Do they profile? How? How much of your privacy is lost during profiling?
I know that this is/. and filesharing is not necesarily considered a crime... However, morality problems aside, does profiling erode personal privacy? I just wonder... when will your IP be logged just because you fired up Kazaa/eDonkey/BitTorrent? When will that be acceptable proof that you were going to do something illegal?
Well, this is my plan (and if they like it, I hope I get some royalities).
Step 1: Prove you can maintain a permanent base. But not there. Here. On the moon. Our little brother. And no, it does not have to be manned. Robots will do.
Step 2: Now that you have a base, find a more efficient way to get off the Earth.
Step 3. Now that we know you can build a self-sustaining base, slingshot to any planet you want - but start from the moon. Less gravity, Einstein.
Yeah, sure, while you are doing steps 1-3, you can send all the probes you want, as long as they don't dry up your bugdet.
Now, WE (earth inhabitants) have shit: no orbital base, no moon base, no efficient way to escape from the gravity well, no proof that we can build a base/colony. AND we want Hubble down.
... Oh, I see... it's Georgie's plan... that explains it...
I think that the gadgets that are sold as phones today should be split at least in two. A "phone" - which should have LONG battery life, good signal and be able to communicate with the other gadget(s) - ya know, your PDA, your digicam, your storage device or mp3 player.
You'll get longer battery life, longer discharge cycles. Not to mention that you can speak on the phone and do the typing on the PDA, for example. And, of course, let me choose if I want a wireless connection betweent the two, or just plain cable.
1. You design a circuit, the software believes it's a bomb and messes it up? Time to get back to the old drawing board!
2. Spelling is less than perfect, IM starts censorship!
3. i. you post ascii image of currency
ii.....
iii. PROFIT!
Any "law" that gives the government the right to spy on people will not last... and if laws like this are not repealed, then other laws with similar or worse implications will slowly be approved. The people simply won't tollorate it!
You are a bit naive. If the legislative crap really hits the proverbial fan, there will be no choice. The people WILL tolerate, and even cherrish, or go to jail. I really doubt that the average American will raise against any opressive American system, as long as it has stars and stripes on it and you tell him it's for he's own good.
It happened before. Russia, Germany, you name it. Remember, "1984" was inspired from real life!
You want privacy, eh? Therefore, you have something to hide. That makes you a terrorist. So, you are to blame for taxes, polution, wars and stuff. The government told us so, so it must be true!
Ummm... where's my bathroom door?
Pretty weird, heh?
First, there's the gamer, abusing a glitch or loading up a mod, and everybody starts yelling "cheater", kick him out and enforce policies. Because he ruins the game experience.
Then, there goes the real life, with night vision googles, stealth jets, smart bombs, laser guided projectiles, satelite imagery and the like.
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Even more, MAYBE you can boot on a Virtual Machine and not need to restart... The only limitation here would be bootup time.
On the other hand, if he means code that's been built openly... damn, what's better than having the software AND the source code for inspection? how do you beat that?
On the other hand, Linux is for poeple who don't give a damn about the looks of their machines, for the people who aren't afraid to search the net about ten hours for the piece of code they need, and will read the docs and compile for about ten more hours. Oh, yeah, and for people with a certain cash affection.
Oh, so you said desktop boxen! So? Check the prices: same machine, same capabilities: one computer, one operating system, one office package. Which is cheaper?
However, gimme a Powerbook running Linux and I'll change my mind :)
On a different level: applications. Industry uses Photoshop; industry uses Macromedia stuff, industry uses specific software which runs on more standardised systems, such as MacOS or Windows. When Photoshop and Dreamweaver and Flash and QuarkXpress, and all the software that equipment get deliverd with will work on Linux, TOO, than you can speak of a choice. Till then, you need to be extra carefull when you shop, because you new laser printer might not work on linux (been there, bought that).
Cheers and power to the Penguin
Not to mention the other issues: battery life, heat dissipation, and the fact that the difference between 3+ grands and a cloud of smoke is only a spilled beverage. Upgrades! God in heavens, how do you upgrade such a thing? Selling it? are you kidding? Who's gonna buy that in 6 months? And for what amount?
Will they settle for about 15000$? And, for /.'s sake, 29 sharers? Do they profile? How? How much of your privacy is lost during profiling?
I know that this is /. and filesharing is not necesarily considered a crime... However, morality problems aside, does profiling erode personal privacy? I just wonder... when will your IP be logged just because you fired up Kazaa/eDonkey/BitTorrent? When will that be acceptable proof that you were going to do something illegal?
Well, show must go on... Did I just say that???
> rm /share/Queen/* -R
Anybody, any estimation on how soon exploits will appear?
Hmmm... I'll be selling linux firewalls to companies ;)
Well, shooting in RAW format at 8+ MP, what can I say? I believe you would fill up quite quick such a card.
Step 1: Prove you can maintain a permanent base. But not there. Here. On the moon. Our little brother. And no, it does not have to be manned. Robots will do.
Step 2: Now that you have a base, find a more efficient way to get off the Earth.
Step 3. Now that we know you can build a self-sustaining base, slingshot to any planet you want - but start from the moon. Less gravity, Einstein.
Yeah, sure, while you are doing steps 1-3, you can send all the probes you want, as long as they don't dry up your bugdet.
Now, WE (earth inhabitants) have shit: no orbital base, no moon base, no efficient way to escape from the gravity well, no proof that we can build a base/colony. AND we want Hubble down.
... Oh, I see... it's Georgie's plan... that explains it...
Windows is bad, Microsoft's blue, Security flaws suck And so do you. Signed: Clippy
If you are Microsoft fundamentalist karma blaster, I meant that in a good way...
Now that would be someting i would put money in!
You'll get longer battery life, longer discharge cycles. Not to mention that you can speak on the phone and do the typing on the PDA, for example. And, of course, let me choose if I want a wireless connection betweent the two, or just plain cable.
127.0.0.1???? Damn, they got me!
1. You design a circuit, the software believes it's a bomb and messes it up? Time to get back to the old drawing board! 2. Spelling is less than perfect, IM starts censorship! 3. i. you post ascii image of currency ii. ....
iii. PROFIT!
It happened before. Russia, Germany, you name it. Remember, "1984" was inspired from real life!
You want privacy, eh? Therefore, you have something to hide. That makes you a terrorist. So, you are to blame for taxes, polution, wars and stuff. The government told us so, so it must be true! Ummm... where's my bathroom door?
Then, there goes the real life, with night vision googles, stealth jets, smart bombs, laser guided projectiles, satelite imagery and the like.
Hmmm... Maybe something shoud be done...
> login: world (password not shown)
> boot reality
> modprobe fairplay [ok]
> userdel nobrainer_military_maniac
> ban .gov, .mil
> wall Go fight for equality NOW!
> reboot