Bloglines.com is actually a neat way to get new RSS feeds.
It's basically a web RSS viewer. Add or Import (OPML) all your feeds in, and you can view them from anywhere. But the cool thing is that it will recommend other RSS feeds based on what you (and others) are subscribed too. It's very good, and I've found lots of useful feeds from it.
It's free, no ads, has import/export (no lock in), etc.
Why? Because games are $50. Honestly, for many people that's a lot of money. Obviously a game I hate for 150 hours sucks, but why do you think a long game == a bad game?
I spent 100 hours on Knights of the Old Republic and loved every minute of it. I spent about 15 hours on Panzer Dragoon Orta and loved every minute of it. I spent $50 for both. Which one was the "better" value? Well, I can buy KOTOR2 with confidence, because the first one gave me so many hours of enjoyment.
I think most game developers aren't obsessing about game length, because they know the same thing you do, a game needs to be fun. But would a press release of "This game is fun" get any attention?
The internet will NEVER be safe for kids by themselves. This is simply due to the fact that parents have different views on what is "safe" and "acceptable". Hell, a science website about evolution is unacceptable to millions of parents.
So what I am saying is: this didn't/doesnt work with TV (though that is debatable I guess) and it wont work with the internet. You can't rely on ratings or screenings to do the job of a good parent.
The internet is an amazing thing for kids. It opens them to the whole world, and that can be both a scary and enlightening place. You can learn about anything you want on the internet, and it's even more accessable than a library. Kids should not be quickly banned from this tool. The internet is information, and kids must be exposed to it, BUT kids must have parents to put it in context.
I am very bias of course. I have always been given 100% access to the internet since I was 8. I never looked at pornography (I honestly never felt the need), and although I looked at different hate sites,etc, I only did it to get a view of the other side (I disagree with them, if you need reassuring). Im still rather young, but I can't imagine what my life would be like if my parents didn't let me have unaltered access to the internet. For one, I found a hobby I love, and I am never afraid to learn something new. If someone is discussing something I know nothing about, I simply do some reading on it.
Sorry to be offtopic, but I've had this on my mind for a while. Letting me have access to the internet as a little kid was probably a risky thing for my parents to do, but I grew up (IMO) ethical and more sensitive than most (I still cant stand the site of violence, even though I see it plenty (cant escape it)). I guess I assume if I turned out fine (better in fact!), than most kids will, and that's naive (also elitist, but hell, I'm a member of slashdot:P).
I know this isn't exactly computer based, but this is one of the many books that changed my life. Wilde discusses what it is like to be different, the meaning of sin, and how evil it is to be shallow. I think the last point is the most important. I consider geeks to be generally pretty deep people who care about rights, the world, etc. It's hard fighting this sometimes, and Dorian Gray gives a great representation of the "other side" (the shallow elite).
It also gives Wilde's brilliant opinions on what the meaning of Art is. Basically, in a time when so many people are asking "Why are we here", Wilde gives an answer. Obviously you may not agree with him later, but damned if you don't believe while reading it.
It's hard to explain Wilde's writing in a short comment. His writing is full, beautiful, and has endless amounts of wit. It is the perfect "life changer" for a geek.
Just a couple of quotes from Dorian Gray(taken from Wikipedia):
"Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it. Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices."
"To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable."
This is a hard topic for me, as I'm an avid reader, I could come up with 20 books off the topic of my head to suggest.
Ummm, there is this little thing called Judicial Review. A court can rule that a law is unconstitutional. So yes, the Judiciary can effectively "make laws". Considering you have a constitutional right to privacy, it may have been within their power to declare this law void.
I dont know the details, so I can't say their decision was right/wrong, but if the law is absurd, they have every right to overturn it.
Hey, for once I like software patents (I know, hypocracy and such). If someone's patented DRM in general (anything's possible it seems), maybe they can go SCO and stop all the other companies from implementing DRM. We might get a break from this mess.
Also, I'll be the first(?) to point out the irony in this. These people are so concerned with Intellectual Property, but they are infringing on it themselves. Not that they're "at fault", but that the system is messed up.
Nothing, people could get it for free without the paper trail.;-)
I don't know why people think GOOGLE won't implement an attachment limit. Making a 2-5MB attachment limit is perfectly reasonable, and would stop "storage" accounts in their tracks.
Don't try to do everything Google, you can't win (well, no one else has).
Google has stayed away from Portal Fever so far, and hasn't gotten too cluttered, but they run that risk the bigger they get. There are plenty of companies that do very well in "niche" markets. Basically ALL users will always need a search engine (even more as the web grows), you don't NEED to offer everything.
Just stay as objective and useful as possible, and people will stay. Honestly I think they should be focusing on cleaning up search results. There is an increasing amount of spam and while it's not their fault, who wouldn't want cleaner, more accurate results?
Please don't comment "so I guess Windows isn't so insecure, is it...". We always seem to get a few of these. OpenSSL/OpenBSD has a VERY good security track record. Is a vulnerability a problem? Yes, but when MS has OpenBSD's track record, you can compare.
Also I think this is a good news post simply because it helps to show we're not Anti-windows bias. We report security problems on ALL os's.
Oh well, sometimes you just have to combat the trolls.
Yeah, but unlike in closed source apps, you're free to add the feature yourself. I know not everyone can do that, but the point is that you shouldn't have to rely on the main developer. If the developer is a jackass, learn some programming. Patches are often very simple.
And if you REALLY needed the feature, you could hire someone to do it.
The idea is to build a COMMUNITY. Yeah, that little thing.
You mean a bunch of volunteers didn't always think about the (l)users and created a bad UI? Wow, none of us knew that!
This problem does exist, and is being worked on. C'mon, just look at the GNOME Project. They have a whole team of UI designers working to make it better for the common man. I know ESR has been a big contributor to open source, but in this case: submit a patch or shut up. Identifying a problem we all know exists isn't that amazing.
Redhat is the most popular distribution, so I'd say we're covered. Sure, it'd be wonderful if every distro did this. But the only thing every linux distro does is run the linux kernel.:P
Why do people complain sites like Google or Slashdot shouldnt link to sites, because they get too much traffic?
People put their sites online so other people can see it. You cant then complain when lots of people see it, saying, "I only wanted a couple people seeing it". Its a public site, so expect the public to come. Just make sure you get a plan that doesnt charge when you go over your bandwidth, just shuts you down.
You're right, Microsoft couldn't POSSIBLY release a new feature for any other reason. In fact, every single decision they make must involve Linux somehow.
I'm pretty paranoid, but EVERYTHING isn't a conspiracy......or is it?;-)
Actually, no one really knows if Gentoo on your PDA works, as it hasn't finished compiling yet. It always gets about half way there (est. time: 6 weeks) and the pda starts to smoke.
Haven't read the gnupg.org website? From the front page:
GnuPG's ElGamal signing keys compromised (2003-11-27)
A severe problem with ElGamal sign+encrypt keys has been found. This leads to a full compromise of the private key.
The mac team cares about making high quality software. Anyone notice that the Mac versions of Microsoft software is usually better than the Windows counterparts?
So it tells you, MS can make good software, they just have to actually care.
They also fixed the CSS bugs on Mac IE. That just shows you...something. They have a fix for this, but they wont release it for windows. Add your consipiracy theory here.
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Bloglines.com is actually a neat way to get new RSS feeds.
It's basically a web RSS viewer. Add or Import (OPML) all your feeds in, and you can view them from anywhere. But the cool thing is that it will recommend other RSS feeds based on what you (and others) are subscribed too. It's very good, and I've found lots of useful feeds from it.
It's free, no ads, has import/export (no lock in), etc.
Why? Because games are $50. Honestly, for many people that's a lot of money. Obviously a game I hate for 150 hours sucks, but why do you think a long game == a bad game?
I spent 100 hours on Knights of the Old Republic and loved every minute of it. I spent about 15 hours on Panzer Dragoon Orta and loved every minute of it. I spent $50 for both. Which one was the "better" value? Well, I can buy KOTOR2 with confidence, because the first one gave me so many hours of enjoyment.
I think most game developers aren't obsessing about game length, because they know the same thing you do, a game needs to be fun. But would a press release of "This game is fun" get any attention?
The internet will NEVER be safe for kids by themselves. This is simply due to the fact that parents have different views on what is "safe" and "acceptable". Hell, a science website about evolution is unacceptable to millions of parents.
:P).
So what I am saying is: this didn't/doesnt work with TV (though that is debatable I guess) and it wont work with the internet. You can't rely on ratings or screenings to do the job of a good parent.
The internet is an amazing thing for kids. It opens them to the whole world, and that can be both a scary and enlightening place. You can learn about anything you want on the internet, and it's even more accessable than a library. Kids should not be quickly banned from this tool. The internet is information, and kids must be exposed to it, BUT kids must have parents to put it in context.
I am very bias of course. I have always been given 100% access to the internet since I was 8. I never looked at pornography (I honestly never felt the need), and although I looked at different hate sites,etc, I only did it to get a view of the other side (I disagree with them, if you need reassuring). Im still rather young, but I can't imagine what my life would be like if my parents didn't let me have unaltered access to the internet. For one, I found a hobby I love, and I am never afraid to learn something new. If someone is discussing something I know nothing about, I simply do some reading on it.
Sorry to be offtopic, but I've had this on my mind for a while. Letting me have access to the internet as a little kid was probably a risky thing for my parents to do, but I grew up (IMO) ethical and more sensitive than most (I still cant stand the site of violence, even though I see it plenty (cant escape it)). I guess I assume if I turned out fine (better in fact!), than most kids will, and that's naive (also elitist, but hell, I'm a member of slashdot
Show them how you can install a gentoo system in less than 12 hours! C'mon, we all know GCC output gives linux (gentoo) users a hard-on.
(Im a linux user, humor...)
It also gives Wilde's brilliant opinions on what the meaning of Art is. Basically, in a time when so many people are asking "Why are we here", Wilde gives an answer. Obviously you may not agree with him later, but damned if you don't believe while reading it.
It's hard to explain Wilde's writing in a short comment. His writing is full, beautiful, and has endless amounts of wit. It is the perfect "life changer" for a geek.
Just a couple of quotes from Dorian Gray(taken from Wikipedia):
This is a hard topic for me, as I'm an avid reader, I could come up with 20 books off the topic of my head to suggest.
Ummm, there is this little thing called Judicial Review. A court can rule that a law is unconstitutional. So yes, the Judiciary can effectively "make laws". Considering you have a constitutional right to privacy, it may have been within their power to declare this law void.
I dont know the details, so I can't say their decision was right/wrong, but if the law is absurd, they have every right to overturn it.
You can type a file name into the new file selector.
Ctrl + L will open the filename box, with autocomplete and all.
Some people just don't know how to read. Someone who writes for linux.com should keep up on this stuff. He's not an everyday user (I guess).
Hey, for once I like software patents (I know, hypocracy and such). If someone's patented DRM in general (anything's possible it seems), maybe they can go SCO and stop all the other companies from implementing DRM. We might get a break from this mess.
Also, I'll be the first(?) to point out the irony in this. These people are so concerned with Intellectual Property, but they are infringing on it themselves. Not that they're "at fault", but that the system is messed up.
Nothing, people could get it for free without the paper trail. ;-)
I don't know why people think GOOGLE won't implement an attachment limit. Making a 2-5MB attachment limit is perfectly reasonable, and would stop "storage" accounts in their tracks.
Don't try to do everything Google, you can't win (well, no one else has).
Google has stayed away from Portal Fever so far, and hasn't gotten too cluttered, but they run that risk the bigger they get. There are plenty of companies that do very well in "niche" markets. Basically ALL users will always need a search engine (even more as the web grows), you don't NEED to offer everything.
Just stay as objective and useful as possible, and people will stay. Honestly I think they should be focusing on cleaning up search results. There is an increasing amount of spam and while it's not their fault, who wouldn't want cleaner, more accurate results?
Please don't comment "so I guess Windows isn't so insecure, is it...". We always seem to get a few of these. OpenSSL/OpenBSD has a VERY good security track record. Is a vulnerability a problem? Yes, but when MS has OpenBSD's track record, you can compare.
Also I think this is a good news post simply because it helps to show we're not Anti-windows bias. We report security problems on ALL os's.
Oh well, sometimes you just have to combat the trolls.
KHTML: fix animated GIFs not looping (#72953)
;-)
Oh c'mon, that was my FAVORITE bug! Who was the dork who filed this bug report?
KMix: Properly save volumes on exit so volumes are correctly restored on next login.
Wow, that seems like a pretty big bug. I wonder how people lived with their volume not staying the same.
who was the dumb assassin that pressed the "submit" button? There's the US government for you. :P
Yeah, but unlike in closed source apps, you're free to add the feature yourself. I know not everyone can do that, but the point is that you shouldn't have to rely on the main developer. If the developer is a jackass, learn some programming. Patches are often very simple.
And if you REALLY needed the feature, you could hire someone to do it.
The idea is to build a COMMUNITY. Yeah, that little thing.
You mean a bunch of volunteers didn't always think about the (l)users and created a bad UI? Wow, none of us knew that!
This problem does exist, and is being worked on. C'mon, just look at the GNOME Project. They have a whole team of UI designers working to make it better for the common man. I know ESR has been a big contributor to open source, but in this case: submit a patch or shut up. Identifying a problem we all know exists isn't that amazing.
Redhat has the "new updates" icon in the taskbar.
:P
Redhat is the most popular distribution, so I'd say we're covered. Sure, it'd be wonderful if every distro did this. But the only thing every linux distro does is run the linux kernel.
What's stopping you from burning those MP3s or WAVs to CD?
Digital make it EASIER to have physical copies. This is of course if you're not using a really restrictive Online Music Store.
Why do people complain sites like Google or Slashdot shouldnt link to sites, because they get too much traffic?
People put their sites online so other people can see it. You cant then complain when lots of people see it, saying, "I only wanted a couple people seeing it". Its a public site, so expect the public to come. Just make sure you get a plan that doesnt charge when you go over your bandwidth, just shuts you down.
You're right, Microsoft couldn't POSSIBLY release a new feature for any other reason. In fact, every single decision they make must involve Linux somehow.
;-)
I'm pretty paranoid, but EVERYTHING isn't a conspiracy......or is it?
Just when I thought the embedded market was safe, we'll now have distro wars on a PDA!
Lycoris vs Gentoo for my palm.
Actually, no one really knows if Gentoo on your PDA works, as it hasn't finished compiling yet. It always gets about half way there (est. time: 6 weeks) and the pda starts to smoke.
Too bad Gentoo isn't the only one with a PORTS clone.
;-)
Ever looked at Crux, Arch, or if you want "the original", BSD?
Gentoo isn't very unique in respect to portage.
Haven't read the gnupg.org website? From the front page:
GnuPG's ElGamal signing keys compromised (2003-11-27)
A severe problem with ElGamal sign+encrypt keys has been found. This leads to a full compromise of the private key.
It won't work. From everything I've seen, attempts to verify ANYTHING digital will be cracked within a week or three.
I wouldn't use alltheweb.com. Although they look and feel like google, their cache's are very out of date.
Very often, you will be searching 4 week old caches. Thats not good if you want to find something even somewhat recent.
Im assuming they have this problem because they simply dont have as many computers as google to crawl around.
Thats why I like google. Within 3 days, something will show up on google.
The mac team cares about making high quality software. Anyone notice that the Mac versions of Microsoft software is usually better than the Windows counterparts?
So it tells you, MS can make good software, they just have to actually care.
They also fixed the CSS bugs on Mac IE. That just shows you...something. They have a fix for this, but they wont release it for windows. Add your consipiracy theory here.