What (if anything) is the difference between these two? The only thing I can tell (from personal experience) is that Solaris wants to put stuff in/opt, & most Linux distributions prefer/usr/local (as do most GNU programs). The FHS doesn't really make any distinction; the 2 sections (on/opt &/usr/local) look the same to me.
I don't see anything wrong with that, if IBM et. al. want to fork the code, that's allowed under the GPL. There can always be a re-merge later down the road (or just code sharing).
Why doesn't anyone ever bring up Switzerland (every male over the age of 18 is *required* to have a gun, and there are little or no shootings)? Aren't there other developed countries that have high gun ownership besides the US? Also, what about the crimes that are *prevented* by citizens with guns?
I think the main problem with rpm is that no one takes the time to actually learn it (for example, there are switches to allow installs/uninstalls without needing the dependencies, and even ways to install packages built for a different architecture).
Oh yeah, and let's not forget the obligatory "rpm is open source, so if you don't like it fix it", etc.
Most people don't take the time to send back the rebate forms (I know that normally I don't). However, one vendor that made me decide to send the rebate form back was Best Buy (they not only print out the form for you at the register, they print out extra copies of your receipt). I don't know what their online policy is though.
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Where I live (a Washington DC suburb) DSL & cable are not options. What are the wireless broadband options (I tried looking on the Sprint site but I couldn't find it).
I remember reading the *same* story about 10 years ago (I could be off by a year or two). Then again, sci-fi writers predicted the atom bomb, man-made satellites & space travel, so stupid patents wouldn't be too much of a stretch for them:).
If any one distro gains too much market share, what's to keep it from adding more 'features' and breaking the compatibility.
It's called Open Source licensing.
Let's see...RPM is GPLed, as are most of the other tools used by Red Hat (or they are under another Open Source license). Also, there are other RPM based distros (Mandrake, Caldera, TurboLinux), and there are tools that allow you to convert rpms to debs and/or tgz. As for file structure/placement...well there's always symlinks (although I wish there were a decent tool that would keep track of symlinks).
Now, given that this is priced at $1249(US), why couldn't/wouldn't an admin simply build a modified Linux (or even NT) print server with spare parts and a big disk for less money?
How well will IE and WMP interact with other programs/daemons (esd and RealPlayer come to mind). Also, will changes need to be made to the kernel and/or X to accommodate Microsoft programs?
But since it's not a full-sized laptop, should we assume it will be full-featured?
Given the state of microelectronics today, I find that question a bit bizarre. For instance, you could put the modem/sound card/etc. directly on the motherboard. Need more expandibility? Put any external ports (parallel, ethernet) on a docking station (you wouldn't use those on the go anyway).
Or, consider an even more frightening situation: Blinking "Banner Ads" anyone? Try filtering out an advertisement window, randomly sized and colored to aviod detection by software.
How about animated images in the corner where the network logo now sits? It could even be possible to change them for the sponsors on syndicated shows. Just a thought.
I've always been curious...assuming I get decent broadband at home (fat chance until/unless I move), how would I go about piping a TV show to myself at work over a secure connection? Are there any FAQs on this? Also, is it legal if I'm the only person viewing the stream?
Why not use the feedback link & ask Yahoo? Even though I currently have Mandrake, I still asked about this and also the *remote* possiblity of them releasing (if not opening completely) the source.
Even Intel used to say that the 386 wasn't really meant for consumer space, it was a server/workstation chip. Yet always, some clever dude found a use for that power.
Are you saying BIll Gates is clever?:)
(Slight OT note: I believe it was Lotus 1-2-3 that spurred business/consumer demand for the 386. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong).
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Section 4.5.2 (/usr/bin) mentions perl.
What (if anything) is the difference between these two? The only thing I can tell (from personal experience) is that Solaris wants to put stuff in /opt, & most Linux distributions prefer /usr/local (as do most GNU programs). The FHS doesn't really make any distinction; the 2 sections (on /opt & /usr/local) look the same to me.
I don't see anything wrong with that, if IBM et. al. want to fork the code, that's allowed under the GPL. There can always be a re-merge later down the road (or just code sharing).
Why doesn't anyone ever bring up Switzerland (every male over the age of 18 is *required* to have a gun, and there are little or no shootings)? Aren't there other developed countries that have high gun ownership besides the US? Also, what about the crimes that are *prevented* by citizens with guns?
Take a screenshot of the document :)
http://www.washtech.com/news/telecom/8142-1.html
Basically, some Iridium creditors have formed a company for the express purpose of suing Motorola.
Oh yeah, and let's not forget the obligatory "rpm is open source, so if you don't like it fix it", etc.
http://www.nsa.gov/selinux/
(Note to the conspiracy theorists: it's covered under the GPL, and source is available.)
Problem solved :).
Most people don't take the time to send back the rebate forms (I know that normally I don't). However, one vendor that made me decide to send the rebate form back was Best Buy (they not only print out the form for you at the register, they print out extra copies of your receipt). I don't know what their online policy is though.
Where I live (a Washington DC suburb) DSL & cable are not options. What are the wireless broadband options (I tried looking on the Sprint site but I couldn't find it).
I remember reading the *same* story about 10 years ago (I could be off by a year or two). Then again, sci-fi writers predicted the atom bomb, man-made satellites & space travel, so stupid patents wouldn't be too much of a stretch for them :).
It's called Open Source licensing.
Let's see...RPM is GPLed, as are most of the other tools used by Red Hat (or they are under another Open Source license). Also, there are other RPM based distros (Mandrake, Caldera, TurboLinux), and there are tools that allow you to convert rpms to debs and/or tgz. As for file structure/placement...well there's always symlinks (although I wish there were a decent tool that would keep track of symlinks).
http://www.zdnet.com/ eweek/stories/general/0,11011,2599017,00.html
Now, given that this is priced at $1249(US), why couldn't/wouldn't an admin simply build a modified Linux (or even NT) print server with spare parts and a big disk for less money?
They were made by the same animation company (Rankin-Bass IIRC).
Unless they release (or whatever the correct term is) over 50% of their shares (highly unlikely), I doubt they would be a takeover target.
How well will IE and WMP interact with other programs/daemons (esd and RealPlayer come to mind). Also, will changes need to be made to the kernel and/or X to accommodate Microsoft programs?
They *are* an RIAA member. OTOH, I've always said that any Sony boycott (at least in the US) would last until October 26, 2000 :).
Given the state of microelectronics today, I find that question a bit bizarre. For instance, you could put the modem/sound card/etc. directly on the motherboard. Need more expandibility? Put any external ports (parallel, ethernet) on a docking station (you wouldn't use those on the go anyway).
How about animated images in the corner where the network logo now sits? It could even be possible to change them for the sponsors on syndicated shows. Just a thought.
I've always been curious...assuming I get decent broadband at home (fat chance until/unless I move), how would I go about piping a TV show to myself at work over a secure connection? Are there any FAQs on this? Also, is it legal if I'm the only person viewing the stream?
Are you saying BIll Gates is clever? :)
(Slight OT note: I believe it was Lotus 1-2-3 that spurred business/consumer demand for the 386. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong).