I have been a happy Debian user for some time now, and one of the things I love about it, is it's lack of flash and easy configuration systems... I want to edit the file and learn what is going on with my system, instead of clicking some tabs and buttons.
I don't care what some online magazines say, I'm proud to be using a Distribution that has no commercial motives, and is completely run by highly technical volunteers. The Debian organization, from the Debian Project Leaders, to the people in #debian are just incredible.
The package management system is nice, and everyone stresses that, but that certainly is not the best thing about Debian, that just examplifies the well thought out design of the whole system.
Middle of the Pack is not a step up for Apple... The G4 chips outperform Intel and there microinstruction intuperted to Risc instructions.... alot more goes into a processor than it's MHZ... Take a read of Hennessy and Patterson's book Computer Architecture A Quantitative Approach
As an interesting side note... there are bars/clubs in New York City that during off nights (Tues/Wed) are having File-Sharing Night... everyone brings there laptops and plugs into hubs and just trades files/plugins...
I'll leave out location because I'm sure the RIAA scours slashdot... However if you can't find an event, it could be an interesting project to start one in a city near you (note: I have no idea what the legal implications are, as I'm sure they are unprecedented).
The momentum of linux that has made the operating system go from a hobby tool, to an Enterprise quality threat to the Microsoft Monopoly, isn't just the Source, or the free hackers but the Corporations that have signed on. Feeling shunned and threatened by Microsoft many of them are turning there backs on the Wintel world or at least playing two hands of poker. Microsoft does not play nice with others... They don't play nice with Independent Software Vendors, or with other corporations. Just look at what they have done to Corel, Netscape, and now the threat to Real Audio, is it any wonder why other companies feel threatened?
The Shared Souce Initiative has gone worse than expected. Microsoft seems stunned that noone wants to look at thier source. Perhaps it is because any enhancement you make to the source code, Microsfot owns... the company gets stronger and better, by things you do. If your a Database Vendor are you going to make Microsoft more dominant, so they can put more money into MS SQL. If you are a media company are you going to enhance media capabilities so they can put you out of business with Media Player?
I support and encourage competition. Apple ships homegrown products with thier OS, but they in no way try to use an unfair advantage.
It is more than Source, and it is more than "creating" a community. You need to have a real community of people who trust the company/code/operating system they are working with. Capitalism is divided by the Landowners and those that do the labor. Who is willing to do Microsoft's Labor to have thier own fruits crushed?
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I don't care what some online magazines say, I'm proud to be using a Distribution that has no commercial motives, and is completely run by highly technical volunteers. The Debian organization, from the Debian Project Leaders, to the people in #debian are just incredible.
The package management system is nice, and everyone stresses that, but that certainly is not the best thing about Debian, that just examplifies the well thought out design of the whole system.
Middle of the Pack is not a step up for Apple... The G4 chips outperform Intel and there microinstruction intuperted to Risc instructions.... alot more goes into a processor than it's MHZ... Take a read of Hennessy and Patterson's book Computer Architecture A Quantitative Approach
I'll leave out location because I'm sure the RIAA scours slashdot... However if you can't find an event, it could be an interesting project to start one in a city near you (note: I have no idea what the legal implications are, as I'm sure they are unprecedented).
The Shared Souce Initiative has gone worse than expected. Microsoft seems stunned that noone wants to look at thier source. Perhaps it is because any enhancement you make to the source code, Microsfot owns... the company gets stronger and better, by things you do. If your a Database Vendor are you going to make Microsoft more dominant, so they can put more money into MS SQL. If you are a media company are you going to enhance media capabilities so they can put you out of business with Media Player?
I support and encourage competition. Apple ships homegrown products with thier OS, but they in no way try to use an unfair advantage.
It is more than Source, and it is more than "creating" a community. You need to have a real community of people who trust the company/code/operating system they are working with. Capitalism is divided by the Landowners and those that do the labor. Who is willing to do Microsoft's Labor to have thier own fruits crushed?