I got that too earlier today. That's how I got my "First Poast" post. And I had a "2" modifier on it for a while which seemed to inspire some emotions in another poster. I love getting modded as Funny, karma or not.
All you've done is post trolling anti-Linux comments but haven't provides any real evidence to indicate that you even attempted to learn how to use Linux. If you sit a typical user down in front of a Windows XP system and try to get them to do the install, they will have just as much trouble as they would with Slackware 10 or even Mandrake for the matter. as far as configuring and cutomizing the system once the OS is installed, there are plenty of instances where Windows is just as intuitive as Linux. (ie. Not intuitive) The only OS that can be argued to have hit the nail on the head with usability is Mac OS 7. From there, it's all been downhill.
A way to back up all the data in my house. Now I just need to contact all the HD manufacturers and tell them to stop maker bigger HDs so that removable media and permanent media will come into parity in terms of relative size. Backup mediums should always be removable, random access devices with more capacity than the primary storage.
Actually, it does sound like a great idea. On my Atari ST, if I booted up into Leander, I had all system resources dedicated to the game with absolutely no waste. It was efficient and ran extremely well. Sure, it makes life harder for the programmers, but then again that's our job. The end user should get rock solid stability and a totally pure experience without bloat when they are working. For example, an OS that provided basic user functionailty like Web, Mail, Office Suite and nothing else would likely be rock-solid stable and very fast compared to Windows XP, Mac OS or Linux. I'll bet if it was done right, the system would boot to a fully usable state in 5-10 seconds.
Hmmm... I thought the second "interview" was funnier than the first. But then again, I'm always accused of being one of those supposed commie-leftist-pinko types.
Why don't people listen to me!!!? I keep saying that we need to have a DNS like service for the following applications:
1. Spell checking dictionary (multiple languages witha "root server" for each dictionary) 2. Application to data type association (cross platform and non-profit so that all applications and file types could be included)
Here come the "language evolves" people. I can hear it now, "But, but, but... With the rapid evolution of the English language in the 21st century, how can we be sure that any word will be spelled the same way from week to week? Let's cut this off at the root before it spreads. This kind of filtering is BAAAD."
Surfing the net with "protection"...
on
Always Use Protection
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· Score: -1, Redundant
I'll answer the call for a revolution. Let's start by videotaping all the movie trailers that they force us to watch on DVDs without being able to fast forward. Then let's all send them to the MPAA excutives by the cart full.
They only bring up the terrorists regularly because they are cowards who can't live life with courage. In general, most of the cowards I've met in my life have been on the right end of the political spectrum. Not all, but most. Personally, have never had any fear of terrorist attacks from "illegal combatants" of foreign nations. I am pretty confident that any attack on U.S. soil that we see is likely to be orchestrated from inside the Whitehouse. That's why I'll be voting for Kerry in November.
I think it might vary a lot from state to state based on population. Where I live, we have elections/votes/polls every year. Sometimes even two or three per year. I'm counting elections that are local, county, state or national as well as special elections. So where I live, I could have at least 60 elections in my lifetime but more than likely closer to 80-90. Of course I guess it depends on what your definition of "election" is. For me, it's when I have to go bitching and moaning to the voting booth and punch some guy named chad.
Awesome post. It hits the nail on the head about exactly why I can't agree with the libertarians. They actually have faith in other people's abilities, whereas I have none.
What does it matter if Linux is used by 1% of the visitors to Google or not? In the end, regardless of how many people use Linux, isn't it more important that those of us who do are happily being productive, saving money on software and and (if you are so inclined) being a bit more ethical? I use Linux pretty much exclusively at home and at work. I use Windows at work when I need to as well as Solaris, HP-UX and VMS. I've toyed with the BSDs, and I even pull out my Atari ST for notalgia. The soon-to-arrive baby is getting my wife's old Mac for the nursery. It's all good. For me the biggest selling point for Linux is that all the money I save on software allows me to spend more of my money on hardware. Now who can argue that more money for hardware is a bad thing? Stats be damned. For those of us who enjoy Linux, there is nothing that can be said to take away that feeling. Many of us are willing to help others get accustomed and aren't lunatic fanboys. I think in the end, there will be more of us than there are those types of people.
Um. Wasn't the computer you are typing on created in a lab by a human? So, if that's the case, then your computer is a "work of the flesh" as you put it, right? So, I would guess that makes you a sinner? I've run into some pretty weird religious nuts in my day, but you take the cake.
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You RTFA. I didn't. :) So let's blame it on the original submitter and we can both be happy.
That sounds like the kind of sweet goodness I've been looking for. Now... I just need to upgrade my home network to machines with SATA interfaces.
I got that too earlier today. That's how I got my "First Poast" post. And I had a "2" modifier on it for a while which seemed to inspire some emotions in another poster. I love getting modded as Funny, karma or not.
All you've done is post trolling anti-Linux comments but haven't provides any real evidence to indicate that you even attempted to learn how to use Linux. If you sit a typical user down in front of a Windows XP system and try to get them to do the install, they will have just as much trouble as they would with Slackware 10 or even Mandrake for the matter. as far as configuring and cutomizing the system once the OS is installed, there are plenty of instances where Windows is just as intuitive as Linux. (ie. Not intuitive) The only OS that can be argued to have hit the nail on the head with usability is Mac OS 7. From there, it's all been downhill.
Nothing else to say. Oh yeah... mods suck.
Hehehe... I tried your "man woman" thing and got this:
;P
$ man woman
No manual entry for woman
I guess digital coitus is off limits? The real question is: who is doing the manual entry and who is being entered?
The key word is COMPARABLE. English. Learn it. Love it. Live it. ;P
A way to back up all the data in my house. Now I just need to contact all the HD manufacturers and tell them to stop maker bigger HDs so that removable media and permanent media will come into parity in terms of relative size. Backup mediums should always be removable, random access devices with more capacity than the primary storage.
You left out:
/. readers ;P
-Overly opinionated
Actually, it does sound like a great idea. On my Atari ST, if I booted up into Leander, I had all system resources dedicated to the game with absolutely no waste. It was efficient and ran extremely well. Sure, it makes life harder for the programmers, but then again that's our job. The end user should get rock solid stability and a totally pure experience without bloat when they are working. For example, an OS that provided basic user functionailty like Web, Mail, Office Suite and nothing else would likely be rock-solid stable and very fast compared to Windows XP, Mac OS or Linux. I'll bet if it was done right, the system would boot to a fully usable state in 5-10 seconds.
Hmmm... I thought the second "interview" was funnier than the first. But then again, I'm always accused of being one of those supposed commie-leftist-pinko types.
Why don't people listen to me!!!? I keep saying that we need to have a DNS like service for the following applications:
1. Spell checking dictionary (multiple languages witha "root server" for each dictionary)
2. Application to data type association (cross platform and non-profit so that all applications and file types could be included)
But do they listen? No.
Here come the "language evolves" people. I can hear it now, "But, but, but... With the rapid evolution of the English language in the 21st century, how can we be sure that any word will be spelled the same way from week to week? Let's cut this off at the root before it spreads. This kind of filtering is BAAAD."
...is like fucking with a rubber!
... Oh wait.
Um.
Ummm... I think my parents should be calling the cops if any of you are loafing around in their basement.
I'll answer the call for a revolution. Let's start by videotaping all the movie trailers that they force us to watch on DVDs without being able to fast forward. Then let's all send them to the MPAA excutives by the cart full.
...this is sure to get more kids to want to go off to college. "Hot damn!! I can get free music and movies if I go to college? Sign me up!!!"
They only bring up the terrorists regularly because they are cowards who can't live life with courage. In general, most of the cowards I've met in my life have been on the right end of the political spectrum. Not all, but most. Personally, have never had any fear of terrorist attacks from "illegal combatants" of foreign nations. I am pretty confident that any attack on U.S. soil that we see is likely to be orchestrated from inside the Whitehouse. That's why I'll be voting for Kerry in November.
I think it might vary a lot from state to state based on population. Where I live, we have elections/votes/polls every year. Sometimes even two or three per year. I'm counting elections that are local, county, state or national as well as special elections. So where I live, I could have at least 60 elections in my lifetime but more than likely closer to 80-90. Of course I guess it depends on what your definition of "election" is. For me, it's when I have to go bitching and moaning to the voting booth and punch some guy named chad.
Awesome post. It hits the nail on the head about exactly why I can't agree with the libertarians. They actually have faith in other people's abilities, whereas I have none.
What does it matter if Linux is used by 1% of the visitors to Google or not? In the end, regardless of how many people use Linux, isn't it more important that those of us who do are happily being productive, saving money on software and and (if you are so inclined) being a bit more ethical? I use Linux pretty much exclusively at home and at work. I use Windows at work when I need to as well as Solaris, HP-UX and VMS. I've toyed with the BSDs, and I even pull out my Atari ST for notalgia. The soon-to-arrive baby is getting my wife's old Mac for the nursery. It's all good. For me the biggest selling point for Linux is that all the money I save on software allows me to spend more of my money on hardware. Now who can argue that more money for hardware is a bad thing? Stats be damned. For those of us who enjoy Linux, there is nothing that can be said to take away that feeling. Many of us are willing to help others get accustomed and aren't lunatic fanboys. I think in the end, there will be more of us than there are those types of people.
all men are created equal
applies to men and women of all colors, creeds and political parties. Even the conservatives.
Well... what's the difference really. DOS apps, DoS apps. They do the same thing: hose the computer beyond all recognition. ;P
Considering that the opposite of failure is success, shouldn't it really be:
HE SUCCEEDS IT!!!!
It even has the same clumsy ring as "HE FAILS IT".
Um. Wasn't the computer you are typing on created in a lab by a human? So, if that's the case, then your computer is a "work of the flesh" as you put it, right? So, I would guess that makes you a sinner? I've run into some pretty weird religious nuts in my day, but you take the cake.