It doesn't take a whole lot of brains to install Norton AntiVirus, ZoneAlarm, and AdAware. If you can read and operate a mouse, you can do it. We need a way of informing the public of what kinds of software they need, why they need it, and where they can get it.
While I wouldn't want government regulation about it, I would love to see ISP's require Windows users to at least install antivirus software. If every AOL user had antivirus software that automatically kept itself up to date, just imagine how many fewer viruses would be floating around.
I'd be happy to take their money, it's their influence I don't want. As I see it, part of the freedom associated with free software is freedom from corporate or government bureaucracy deciding what goes into the software. I doubt most governments would agree to sponsor something if they could not exercise tight control over it.
I've never tried IRC, never had to. Google has found a solution to *EVERY* computer-related problem I have ever had, it's much faster than dealing with any kind of professional tech support, and it's free.
That ugly black and white screen with all those weird words on it. Where's My Computer, My Network Places, My Documents, My Briefcase, My Music, My Pictures, My Favorites, My Start Button, My Recycle Bin, My Internet, My AOL, My Pr0n, etc.???
Of course you have no way of knowing whether "opting out" actually removes you from any database. Maybe they just set DO_NOT_CONTACT=1 and keep your data anyway. I guess it could offer legal protection though, and is a good idea.
still just ignoring the whole thing? Because this is getting serious; this nonsense could conceivably kill Linux regardless of the validity of $CO's claims. Anyone who owns IP in the Linux kernel needs to fight back. Everyone else who cares about the survival of OSS should contribute to the Open Source Now Fund.
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I don't know which has the BEST female to male ratio, but BGSU has about a 3:1 ratio. Not too bad, but obviously irrelevant for us geeks.
Oh, and the bandwidth is great. They block all P2P, though.
...that SCO does not exist. HA!
Does SCO use Windows? Because that would be hilarious...and of course, they'd never tell you without an NDA.
You forgot the Dur-on. And yeah, they all sound dumb.
Maybe it's based on the leaked Doom 3 alpha engine. I bet the ghosts look way cool.
What have you got against NPR? This is cruel and unusual punishment for any web server.
Of course, the Brits will want to call it "loo"... and it seems Microsoft would agree.
From the article:
"I know my son had a look at some iffy sites," he said. "He's a teenager."
I know who I'd question first.
It doesn't take a whole lot of brains to install Norton AntiVirus, ZoneAlarm, and AdAware. If you can read and operate a mouse, you can do it. We need a way of informing the public of what kinds of software they need, why they need it, and where they can get it.
While I wouldn't want government regulation about it, I would love to see ISP's require Windows users to at least install antivirus software. If every AOL user had antivirus software that automatically kept itself up to date, just imagine how many fewer viruses would be floating around.
Maybe Al Gore refused to run unless they use his invention?
Wait a minute, I forgot, do we like him?
I'd be happy to take their money, it's their influence I don't want. As I see it, part of the freedom associated with free software is freedom from corporate or government bureaucracy deciding what goes into the software. I doubt most governments would agree to sponsor something if they could not exercise tight control over it.
I've never tried IRC, never had to. Google has found a solution to *EVERY* computer-related problem I have ever had, it's much faster than dealing with any kind of professional tech support, and it's free.
The sky is blue.
Water is wet.
SCO sucks.
There was no news today.
Don't even mention "computer" in public. Most people are completely clueless about them.
Slashdot.org, a useful forum of information, or the end of the world waiting to happen?
Well, I think we can safely rule out one of those options...
That ugly black and white screen with all those weird words on it. Where's My Computer, My Network Places, My Documents, My Briefcase, My Music, My Pictures, My Favorites, My Start Button, My Recycle Bin, My Internet, My AOL, My Pr0n, etc.???
Oh, quit complaining and just RTFM, lamer.
Of course you have no way of knowing whether "opting out" actually removes you from any database. Maybe they just set DO_NOT_CONTACT=1 and keep your data anyway. I guess it could offer legal protection though, and is a good idea.
goes the SCO bug.
Wow. Picture this face on top of a pig. It almost seems natural.
I don't think IPX has any business existing anymore.
At my house, we need IPX to play Doom II deathmatches, but that's about all it's still useful for.
"There are still people using (the) VMS (operating system) and minicomputers. Just because development stops, doesn't mean people stop using it."
OpenVMS development has stopped? It looks alive and well to me, for now anyway. See here for New Features and Benefits.
I'm sure these people will be happy to sell you one. Or several.
Just so they don't sound worse. THAT I care about.
still just ignoring the whole thing? Because this is getting serious; this nonsense could conceivably kill Linux regardless of the validity of $CO's claims. Anyone who owns IP in the Linux kernel needs to fight back. Everyone else who cares about the survival of OSS should contribute to the Open Source Now Fund.