The problem isn't the fonts or various bits and bobs here and there - the problem is that X itself is a complete and utter piece of shite. It was written a long time ago and it is time to scrap X entirely and rewrite it from the ground up with:
- Full integrated OpenGL rendering support - ClearType - It needs to be much faster... need I say more.
Sure these are available via add-ons in the vast majority of cases, but it isn't neat and the system wasn't designed with that flexibility in mind. It would be much tidier if these were all integrated into the re-designed "kernel" of X.
this time its not the PRODUCT that can't be fixed:
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this time, its not Windows which can't be fixed, its the license. Nobody is going to upgrade to WS 2003 unless they have to. WinNT 4.0 is slow and insecure, agreed, but it does the job and has been fairly extensively debugged (after 6 or so Service Packs). This is even more incentive for people to use Linux, the transition is cheaper, and although the cost per techie is higher, the TCO is arguably lower.
When will MS ever realise that the product isn't the problem?
I have to say that while the GNOME environment is fairly attractive and initially less daunting than KDE's GUI, there are many faults which once you scratch beneath the surface, put KDE in a far superior position:
GNOME's utilities are generally VERY inflexible, the PPP Dialer is a good example, KDE's one is quick, easy to use and gets good results. GNOME's dialer is prettier but is missing many important options and simply doesn't work as well for any non-straightforward tasks
GNOME's file explorer is a lot less useful than Konqueror. It looks pretty but once again, KDE's one is functionally superior.
In many areas the GNOME GUI falls foul of one of Linux' biggest problems - It wasn't designed with end-users in mind. Sometimes you have to do things in illogical ways which can make the interface tiresome to use.
KDE has a far larger userbase and as a result, it recieves far more extensions and updates from the community - we have a Catch 22 situation here from which GNOME cannot easily escape
Back then, the entire 'Net consisted of two slow, boxcar- sized UNIVAC computers about 50 feet apart, connected by a wire. It would take one of these computers an entire day to send an email to the other one, which would immediately delete it, because it was an ad.... just a bit of nostalgia:-)
That's the answer:
Just get all the text from the MS Windows Security bug reports from the last year + all related/. comments and jokes. You should get 150GB in no time. Plus it is all legal...... oh no... wait, it is probably banned under the DMCA as it might harm sales.
actually only 50% of Slashdot posts are unnecessary but some of them are exceptionally time-wasting (some get as many as 1 negative mod points) so the equivilent of 99% are pointless.
A Radeon 9700 has lots of pipelines, as many as so eight, so if I upgraded my Radeon I would have the equivilent of 2 normal graphics cards.
[Thanks to the GIAA (Graphics Industry Association of America]
I agree that I/O is a weakness of Linux currently and that it needs a lot more attention. CPU speeds and the ability of Linux to make the most of the processor is very good and has already been very well developed. With CPUs having advanced as far as they have in the past few years means that the CPU is no longer the main bottleneck of the system. I/O technologies have stood pretty much still with only small advances, so no wastage or inefficiencies on the part of the OS are acceptable.
It is a pity that Linux like Unix developers have become a little stuck in their ways - hopefully they will do their best to address this in the 2.6 and 3.0 kernels.
I like the idea of a modularised kernel, where people could use the I/O system that best suited their setup - but this could involve an awful lot of division and arguments and the number of bugs that would result could be huge. Perhaps Linux itself could automatically adapt the way it works more to suit its needs - hence solving the problem of Linux hugely varying performance. Does anyone else have any suggestions or comments on this?
"Would anyone want to use MS WMP in Linux?"
Of course they would! - Double click and you have an instant screensaver for half an hour or so while it redraws the screen, its wonderfully attractive you know, in a sort-of high-tech paint-drying way.
The thrill of copying the disc with EasyAudioCopy and giving it to a friend and therby screwing yet another $5 out of the tight-fisted RIAA is all the satisfaction I need.
Ah well, its not the first time previous beliefs have been contradicted by good proof. I mean... I always thought that Linux was cheaper than Windows, thanks for putting me right Bill:-)
Security is at the heart of the Windows' design - It is so bloated, unstable and slow that no hacker ever gets a chance. Now you know why it got C2 certification.
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The problem isn't the fonts or various bits and bobs here and there - the problem is that X itself is a complete and utter piece of shite. It was written a long time ago and it is time to scrap X entirely and rewrite it from the ground up with:
... need I say more.
- Full integrated OpenGL rendering support
- ClearType
- It needs to be much faster
Sure these are available via add-ons in the vast majority of cases, but it isn't neat and the system wasn't designed with that flexibility in mind. It would be much tidier if these were all integrated into the re-designed "kernel" of X.
this time, its not Windows which can't be fixed, its the license. Nobody is going to upgrade to WS 2003 unless they have to. WinNT 4.0 is slow and insecure, agreed, but it does the job and has been fairly extensively debugged (after 6 or so Service Packs). This is even more incentive for people to use Linux, the transition is cheaper, and although the cost per techie is higher, the TCO is arguably lower. When will MS ever realise that the product isn't the problem?
they evidently haven't got enough EA staff on their payroll after they took all those senators on board.
... flowing beer on Mars! - I just wish the scientists would hurry up and find it.
Nice OS, all it needs now is an internet browser. [SlashCompo: Fastest Post to Get a Troll Mod]
Can anyone afford the OS to run it on?
Back then, the entire 'Net consisted of two slow, boxcar- sized UNIVAC computers about 50 feet apart, connected by a wire. It would take one of these computers an entire day to send an email to the other one, which would immediately delete it, because it was an ad. ... just a bit of nostalgia :-)
... redefined "Trustworthy Computing" :) I no longer have to be unsure whether or not a hacker can get into my PC.. I know for sure they can.
:)
and I paid £200 for the priviledge
the spies can sue you!
Yay! - Even more bandwidth for advertisers to clog up with free drug adverts and cheap penis enlargers.
That's the answer: Just get all the text from the MS Windows Security bug reports from the last year + all related /. comments and jokes. You should get 150GB in no time. Plus it is all legal... ... oh no... wait, it is probably banned under the DMCA as it might harm sales.
actually only 50% of Slashdot posts are unnecessary but some of them are exceptionally time-wasting (some get as many as 1 negative mod points) so the equivilent of 99% are pointless.
OK, now who Slashdotted the site, come on now - who was it (50 million /nerds raise their hands gleefully)
A Radeon 9700 has lots of pipelines, as many as so eight, so if I upgraded my Radeon I would have the equivilent of 2 normal graphics cards. [Thanks to the GIAA (Graphics Industry Association of America]
I agree that I/O is a weakness of Linux currently and that it needs a lot more attention. CPU speeds and the ability of Linux to make the most of the processor is very good and has already been very well developed. With CPUs having advanced as far as they have in the past few years means that the CPU is no longer the main bottleneck of the system. I/O technologies have stood pretty much still with only small advances, so no wastage or inefficiencies on the part of the OS are acceptable.
It is a pity that Linux like Unix developers have become a little stuck in their ways - hopefully they will do their best to address this in the 2.6 and 3.0 kernels.
I like the idea of a modularised kernel, where people could use the I/O system that best suited their setup - but this could involve an awful lot of division and arguments and the number of bugs that would result could be huge. Perhaps Linux itself could automatically adapt the way it works more to suit its needs - hence solving the problem of Linux hugely varying performance. Does anyone else have any suggestions or comments on this?
"Would anyone want to use MS WMP in Linux?" Of course they would! - Double click and you have an instant screensaver for half an hour or so while it redraws the screen, its wonderfully attractive you know, in a sort-of high-tech paint-drying way.
The thrill of copying the disc with EasyAudioCopy and giving it to a friend and therby screwing yet another $5 out of the tight-fisted RIAA is all the satisfaction I need.
Windows XP Explorer vulnerable? Never!
When I click a WMA file in explorer when/if it loads (fancy a coffee anyone?) I have already given up and booted Linux anyway. Problem solved.
workers accuse ... oh nevermind.
Ah well, its not the first time previous beliefs have been contradicted by good proof. I mean... I always thought that Linux was cheaper than Windows, thanks for putting me right Bill :-)
$14,000?
It's probably still cheaper than actually paying for all the music they traded.
If one person posts a single (worth £2) and 1000 people download it = £2000 lost, if that guy posts 8 or 9 singles then...
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They produce code so obscure and complicated that not even they can figure it out (something which is very evident in much of their software)
Of course software development has improved,
Security is at the heart of the Windows' design - It is so bloated, unstable and slow that no hacker ever gets a chance. Now you know why it got C2 certification.
The mozilla patch still leaves many problems (viruses / slowdown / MSN popup ads / VBS script emails / BSODs).
A far more complete patch can be found here.