You're old enough to write, you're obviously thinking... and you have the benefit of not having to do the amount of unlearning what Estanislao Martinez apparently hasn't realized because he hasn't unlearned it...
It took a Swiss patent clerk with a Physics hobby to straighten out Physics, and things like that which happen every day *woosh* past people who judge the message by the messenger.
Keep writing, read what you wrote, read how other people change what you wrote, and build. That's education. That's how experts become experts.
Somehow I doubt that the people who heckle you will be revising your entries sensibly.;)
Err... it has nothing to do with monetary reward, it has to do with *motive*.
In businesses, the motive is *profit*.
In voluntary collaborative projects, the motive is *vision*.
Vision can make profit, but profit cannot exist without vision. Even Microsoft afficionados have to agree to that.
I personally get a kick out of 'experts' all the time... and as far as Wikipedia goes, you have the information *peer reviewed* by everyone who sees them...
With China and the rest of the Far East moving to GNU/Linux - all the people who actually *build* the H/W - it's apparent that GNU/Linux will have less problems with drivers in the future. Szulik didn't know this when he advised the UK to use Windows for a desktop, apparently...
And isn't it strange that nobody queried Szulik on that?
Everyone questions my drinking, but no one questions my thirst - Scottish Proverb.
It helps to have deals with hardware manufacturers. It also helps when hardware manufacturers write drivers that can be added to a database for installation.
" Sure, like everyone is going to get out the source code, go through it to understand it and then code up the fix. Not !!"
It's that sort of response that reflects the inherent cultural problem with regard to computer security. If you don't want to fix it when you can - well, shucks. Pay someone else to do it. Or sit around and wait for patches. Your choice.
"What's the point of having these news articles warning about MS exploits ? And don't tell me that it's so you can protect your own systems. If you want people to protect the *nix systems then put those warnings up instead. In the previous two weekly CERT warnings there was something like nine Linux warnings and virtualy no MS ones"
Good question. Ask CERT why they stopped bothering with Microsoft warnings.
"You just get that warm feeling kidding yourself that Linux is better but you'd get that same feeling pissing your pants."
Though I didn't say GNU/Linux was better, your retort shows a prejudice for anyone who speaks a similar opinion. Perhaps you're not reading very well. That may explain your potty humor as well.
However, can you say that one company being responsible for patching the majority of software in the world is a good thing? Maybe YOU think so, but there are a lot of people that disagree. I just sounded off. You did too. I decided that your ideas, propped up with a urine fetish, were thoughtful reflections without substantial understanding.
"You'd all be better off spending the time cross-training to Microsoft platforms for when people get wise to the Linux 'benefits' rather than repeating the same old crap about how bad MS code is."
I write and edit articles related to IT certifications, and was heavily into Microsoft coding for about 12 years. Not VB either. Perhaps you're a disgruntled VB 6 developer who doesn't have a target for his angst because you still have candles lit at your altar of Gates?
So I respond: Get to know GNU/Linux. Get to know BSD. Get to know who to call when you need things fixed.
You come to Slashdot, which deals with thousands of trolls a day - and can handle such posts as your own with disdain. LAMP, kiddo. LAMP.
Dude, if the power plants are right next to each other they would transmit using DC. Power losses along the line make this undoable over a large distance.
"Even OpenBSD has had 1 security hole in the default install, and thats ONE TOO MANY"
Damn right. But with Debian and OpenBSD, irate consumers can fix the source code themselves if they choose. Ultimately, this *can* lead to better code, but the majority of computer users have problems installing patches and updates - so how can we expect them to actually do something positive about security?
People who don't patch - please disconnect from the internet after reading this, and burn all phone cords and network cables between you and the internet.
Check your facts. TESLA was did the deal with Westinghouse. A shoddy one at that, but it makes it possible for people (who take the time) to get their facts straight instead of arguing all over/. to highlight this.
OK, fine. Edison electrocuted cats during the 'War of the Currents'. Tesla didn't. He was busy drinking with his buddy Samuel Clemens and laughing at Edison.
No, Tesla didn't die rich. But tell me - how much money did Edison take with him after he died?
Has someone yet thought of how simple this all really is? Spammers advertise a PRODUCT. A COMPANY. Don't worry about blacklisting, whitelisting and all that other happy horse shit. Ban the company.
Bayesian filtering does that in an imperfect way right now. The images have to come from somewhere, the links have to go link to something.
Just because you don't understand how something works doesn't mean it doesn't work. I bet you that you don't know how the power grid that supplies your system juice to hop up here on slashdot (not to mention the other grid powering your ISP and telephone/cable company) works, but there you are using it - probably blissfully unaware of how 3 phase alternating current finds it's way to your home.:D
To further illustrate: Vegetables do not come from grocery stores, they are sold in grocery stores. But the farmers make money. Do you know how that works?
Err... funded by the city = funded by the citizens of the city. Get the idea?:)
Of course, you're absolutely right - nobody makes a living by doing things for free. But if you get good service, do you tip your waitress? When you hear a good band live and they have CDs, will you buy one? When you use a FLOS product, why not send them a 'tip'?:)
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You're old enough to write, you're obviously thinking... and you have the benefit of not having to do the amount of unlearning what Estanislao Martinez apparently hasn't realized because he hasn't unlearned it...
;)
It took a Swiss patent clerk with a Physics hobby to straighten out Physics, and things like that which happen every day *woosh* past people who judge the message by the messenger.
Keep writing, read what you wrote, read how other people change what you wrote, and build. That's education. That's how experts become experts.
Somehow I doubt that the people who heckle you will be revising your entries sensibly.
Err... it has nothing to do with monetary reward, it has to do with *motive*. In businesses, the motive is *profit*. In voluntary collaborative projects, the motive is *vision*. Vision can make profit, but profit cannot exist without vision. Even Microsoft afficionados have to agree to that.
Mod that up for funny. :D
I personally get a kick out of 'experts' all the time... and as far as Wikipedia goes, you have the information *peer reviewed* by everyone who sees them...
Unlike most academic papers.
With China and the rest of the Far East moving to GNU/Linux - all the people who actually *build* the H/W - it's apparent that GNU/Linux will have less problems with drivers in the future. Szulik didn't know this when he advised the UK to use Windows for a desktop, apparently...
And isn't it strange that nobody queried Szulik on that?
Please make your point with a real world example of how an angry FLOS developer created a problem in the code.
Most problems with security deal with angry employees. Hard to find them in a FLOS project.
"Fairly secure" != "Secure"
.Net technology... or maybe not. :P
Unless you're using some new
Everyone questions my drinking, but no one questions my thirst - Scottish Proverb.
It helps to have deals with hardware manufacturers. It also helps when hardware manufacturers write drivers that can be added to a database for installation.
" Sure, like everyone is going to get out the source code, go through it to understand it and then code up the fix. Not !!"
It's that sort of response that reflects the inherent cultural problem with regard to computer security. If you don't want to fix it when you can - well, shucks. Pay someone else to do it. Or sit around and wait for patches. Your choice.
"What's the point of having these news articles warning about MS exploits ? And don't tell me that it's so you can protect your own systems. If you want people to protect the *nix systems then put those warnings up instead. In the previous two weekly CERT warnings there was something like nine Linux warnings and virtualy no MS ones"
Good question. Ask CERT why they stopped bothering with Microsoft warnings.
"You just get that warm feeling kidding yourself that Linux is better but you'd get that same feeling pissing your pants."
Though I didn't say GNU/Linux was better, your retort shows a prejudice for anyone who speaks a similar opinion. Perhaps you're not reading very well. That may explain your potty humor as well.
However, can you say that one company being responsible for patching the majority of software in the world is a good thing? Maybe YOU think so, but there are a lot of people that disagree. I just sounded off. You did too. I decided that your ideas, propped up with a urine fetish, were thoughtful reflections without substantial understanding.
"You'd all be better off spending the time cross-training to Microsoft platforms for when people get wise to the Linux 'benefits' rather than repeating the same old crap about how bad MS code is."
I write and edit articles related to IT certifications, and was heavily into Microsoft coding for about 12 years. Not VB either. Perhaps you're a disgruntled VB 6 developer who doesn't have a target for his angst because you still have candles lit at your altar of Gates?
So I respond: Get to know GNU/Linux. Get to know BSD. Get to know who to call when you need things fixed.
You come to Slashdot, which deals with thousands of trolls a day - and can handle such posts as your own with disdain. LAMP, kiddo. LAMP.
Have a nice day. I'd advise taking a nap.
Yeah, they say the ISO will be available in late October. It's past the midway point of October as far as I can tell... doesn't that constitute late?
Chicken and Egg.
Dude, if the power plants are right next to each other they would transmit using DC. Power losses along the line make this undoable over a large distance.
"Even OpenBSD has had 1 security hole in the default install, and thats ONE TOO MANY"
Damn right. But with Debian and OpenBSD, irate consumers can fix the source code themselves if they choose. Ultimately, this *can* lead to better code, but the majority of computer users have problems installing patches and updates - so how can we expect them to actually do something positive about security?
People who don't patch - please disconnect from the internet after reading this, and burn all phone cords and network cables between you and the internet.
At least they found them. I wonder if they are patching for the manner in which Valve's source code was pumped out?
Maybe paranoid game developers will start writing games for GNU/Linux...
***WRONG***
Check your facts. TESLA was did the deal with Westinghouse. A shoddy one at that, but it makes it possible for people (who take the time) to get their facts straight instead of arguing all over /. to highlight this.
OK, fine. Edison electrocuted cats during the 'War of the Currents'. Tesla didn't. He was busy drinking with his buddy Samuel Clemens and laughing at Edison.
No, Tesla didn't die rich. But tell me - how much money did Edison take with him after he died?
This Music 'Piracy' business...
The Spam Blog Of Shame.
"Microsoft Windows Rights... Management". Not "Microsoft Windows *Users* Rights Management".
Has someone yet thought of how simple this all really is? Spammers advertise a PRODUCT. A COMPANY. Don't worry about blacklisting, whitelisting and all that other happy horse shit. Ban the company.
Bayesian filtering does that in an imperfect way right now. The images have to come from somewhere, the links have to go link to something.
I say stick HR departments on LTSPs. The resumes are centralized, and if they REALLY want to play solitaire, they can buy their own damn PDAs.
They can use OpenOffice, and they WILL like it. It's a job. Waste money on your own time. :D
Ohhh... do you want a hug?!
PFM. Pure f.c.ing magic.
:D
Just because you don't understand how something works doesn't mean it doesn't work. I bet you that you don't know how the power grid that supplies your system juice to hop up here on slashdot (not to mention the other grid powering your ISP and telephone/cable company) works, but there you are using it - probably blissfully unaware of how 3 phase alternating current finds it's way to your home.
To further illustrate: Vegetables do not come from grocery stores, they are sold in grocery stores. But the farmers make money. Do you know how that works?
Err... funded by the city = funded by the citizens of the city. Get the idea? :)
:)
Of course, you're absolutely right - nobody makes a living by doing things for free. But if you get good service, do you tip your waitress? When you hear a good band live and they have CDs, will you buy one? When you use a FLOS product, why not send them a 'tip'?
I prescribe a reading of the Hacker Ethic here... Of course, you'll have to buy it. Or maybe a friend who isn't greedy will share with you. :)