I use Mandrake Linux on my laptop, and am very happy with 9.0. They have a good,solid product, and I think that ultimately this is a good thing. A rebirth of sorts. They made some very poor business decisions early on, but they are on a better track. Unfortunately, this better track could not make up for the past decisions financially quick enough. So they file for bankruptcy, reorganize, refocus on their key advantages, and come back out swinging. Look for a K.O. in a couple of months when come out of their financial corner. Good luck, Mandrake.
Secretary, get me Linus on the horn, STAT! Where is he in all of this? He does work at Transmeta, correct? Or is he a TRAITOR?/* end sarcasm */ Whoa, settle down boys, just kidding.
What about setting up a work program? After you are proven guilty and a short punishment (short jail, heavy fine, some sort of very strict probation, house arrest, etc) you enter into a "half-way" house with a mentor sysadmin who can put your cracking skills to good use, but also keep an eye on what you are doing. That way, you can crack legally (get your thrills) and positively affect society. Of course, this wouldn't work for every script kiddie, but for the few crackers that actually have and display true talent, it wouldn't be wasted in some jail cell. Do Poulsen and Mitnick do internships, or take volunteers? Maybe they should. They are heroes to a lot of people.
Hacked on the first day.:( The fickle fingers of fate have destined Ark Linux to the land of goatse. I doubt anyone's going to be jumping on that boat.:) Too bad.
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I use Mandrake Linux on my laptop, and am very happy with 9.0. They have a good,solid product, and I think that ultimately this is a good thing. A rebirth of sorts. They made some very poor business decisions early on, but they are on a better track. Unfortunately, this better track could not make up for the past decisions financially quick enough. So they file for bankruptcy, reorganize, refocus on their key advantages, and come back out swinging. Look for a K.O. in a couple of months when come out of their financial corner. Good luck, Mandrake.
Secretary, get me Linus on the horn, STAT! /* end sarcasm */
Where is he in all of this? He does work at Transmeta, correct?
Or is he a TRAITOR?
Whoa, settle down boys, just kidding.
Material possesions do bring unhappiness! And an FBI/CIA/SS file. Nuke 'em for enlightenment!
What about setting up a work program? After you are proven guilty and a short punishment (short jail, heavy fine, some sort of very strict probation, house arrest, etc) you enter into a "half-way" house with a mentor sysadmin who can put your cracking skills to good use, but also keep an eye on what you are doing. That way, you can crack legally (get your thrills) and positively affect society. Of course, this wouldn't work for every script kiddie, but for the few crackers that actually have and display true talent, it wouldn't be wasted in some jail cell. Do Poulsen and Mitnick do internships, or take volunteers? Maybe they should. They are heroes to a lot of people.
Hacked on the first day. :( The fickle fingers of fate have destined Ark Linux to the land of goatse. I doubt anyone's going to be jumping on that boat. :) Too bad.