I don't see how.exes are better as an installation method.
Perhaps installation is easy (it's hard to beat a double-click), but the ongoing maintenance of the software is where apt et al win, I believe. Its so easy to see what versions are installed and what new versions are available all through the one interface. Updates couldn't be simpler, and the software categories help new users explore what software's out there. And then there are the meta-packages, making getting the right system "recipe" of various applications dead simple.
The article clearly states that the contract is with the New South Wales State Government. So this covers New South Wales only, not the entire country, as the slashdot title indicates.
Also, just because Novell is now an approved supplier doesn't mean that NSW State Government can't implement non-Novell solutions, or purchase OSS (solutions) from anyone other than Novell. AFAIK, it merely means that some paperwork can be skipped in the procurement process. For instance, I think that when dealing with a non-approved supplier, evidence of comparative offerings from at least 2 other suppliers is also required. At least, that is what it would mean in a Federal Government context.
If America cut itself off from the largest economy in the world (China), you'd not only be signing your economy's own death warrant (in the unlikely event you haven't already), but you'd also be getting it express couriered to Death himself.
I use the rt2x00 package (1.1 stable) and it supports WPA (PSK) just fine thanks - not sure about using any of the other WPA methods though.
I've actually got a 802.11g belkin card, luckily it had a rt2500 chip. I actually found the rt2x00 module easier to use and far more stable than ndiswrapper.
I don't think the state of WLAN in linux is all that dire - its a bit like to bad old days when you always had to do your research before purchasing that video / network card / motherboard etc. Think of it as a great way to combat impulse purchases!
On the matter of OSS and Australia, Things are happening to make (F)OSS adoption a bit easier for those new to the area. The Australian Service for Knowledge of Open Source Software ASK-OSS is a government funded grant thingy (they call it an "initiative") aimed to provide a knowledge gateway specifically for the Australian higher education sector.
The website's just gone live so information's a bit thin on the ground, but there is definitely movement down here!
The penny just dropped that USians are currently in winter - makes you wonder how many more irate xbob owners there will be when summer comes around and brings ambient tempts up a good 10 degs (celsius, naturally!) or so.
Wadlow: [lifts Nelson out of the sewer by his head]
Do you find something comical about my appearance when I'm
driving my automobile? Nelson: Yeah. Wadlow: Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. [turns Nelson to face the car]
This was the largest auto that I could afford. Am I therefore
to be made the subject of fun? Nelson: I guess so.
service bundling is very common in Australia - the main telco offers a small % discount if you bundle all services (phone, web, mobile). Another provides extra fast adsl if you bundle phone - this is what I use to get ~ 6/1 Mbit goodness. Yet another requires you to sign up to their phone service if you use their internet.
Surely the whole point of this is to provide a more diverse market? I don't really see what the problem is - as long as there's a demand for a solution, someone will want to provide it.
In true capitalism... Only murder and theft in the sense of breaking in and lugging away things is not allowed.
Where in the capitalistic economy definition does it say that you have to be morally good?
True capitalism is every one for themself. Don't think for a moment that a true 100% capitalist wouldn't literally kill their mother if it benefitted them to do so.
"are clear disadvantages to being left-handed, in the life expectancy stakes us lefties hold our own until we reach about 33, then it swing decisely against us, with only 1 in 200 80 year-olds being lefties."
Ever stop and think this might be due to the fact that schools actively discouraged (read: whipped) children who attempted to write with their left hand until relatively recently? Stories from older cousins put this figure about 30 years ago here in Australia.
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I don't see how .exes are better as an installation method.
Perhaps installation is easy (it's hard to beat a double-click), but the ongoing maintenance of the software is where apt et al win, I believe. Its so easy to see what versions are installed and what new versions are available all through the one interface. Updates couldn't be simpler, and the software categories help new users explore what software's out there. And then there are the meta-packages, making getting the right system "recipe" of various applications dead simple.
this is only causing such a ruckus because Pluto's the only [former] planet to have been discovered by an American.
/ducks
The article clearly states that the contract is with the New South Wales State Government. So this covers New South Wales only, not the entire country, as the slashdot title indicates.
Also, just because Novell is now an approved supplier doesn't mean that NSW State Government can't implement non-Novell solutions, or purchase OSS (solutions) from anyone other than Novell. AFAIK, it merely means that some paperwork can be skipped in the procurement process. For instance, I think that when dealing with a non-approved supplier, evidence of comparative offerings from at least 2 other suppliers is also required. At least, that is what it would mean in a Federal Government context.
Yeah, but who are you (or they) to say who is evil and who is good? The dilemma isn't as clear cut as you might make it to be...
If America cut itself off from the largest economy in the world (China), you'd not only be signing your economy's own death warrant (in the unlikely event you haven't already), but you'd also be getting it express couriered to Death himself.
So I guess that might be why you haven't
it's called find
And yes, there's a windows port
I use the rt2x00 package (1.1 stable) and it supports WPA (PSK) just fine thanks - not sure about using any of the other WPA methods though.
I've actually got a 802.11g belkin card, luckily it had a rt2500 chip. I actually found the rt2x00 module easier to use and far more stable than ndiswrapper.
I don't think the state of WLAN in linux is all that dire - its a bit like to bad old days when you always had to do your research before purchasing that video / network card / motherboard etc. Think of it as a great way to combat impulse purchases!
On the matter of OSS and Australia, Things are happening to make (F)OSS adoption a bit easier for those new to the area. The Australian Service for Knowledge of Open Source Software ASK-OSS is a government funded grant thingy (they call it an "initiative") aimed to provide a knowledge gateway specifically for the Australian higher education sector.
The website's just gone live so information's a bit thin on the ground, but there is definitely movement down here!
seesaw-shaped switch
screw the design flaw - try saying that fast 10 times!
The penny just dropped that USians are currently in winter - makes you wonder how many more irate xbob owners there will be when summer comes around and brings ambient tempts up a good 10 degs (celsius, naturally!) or so.
I was under the impression RHEL is already for free - not the ISOs perhaps, but the source rpms?
Wadlow: [lifts Nelson out of the sewer by his head]
Do you find something comical about my appearance when I'm driving my automobile?
Nelson: Yeah.
Wadlow: Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall.
[turns Nelson to face the car]
This was the largest auto that I could afford. Am I therefore to be made the subject of fun?
Nelson: I guess so.
what, you mean like a Java Applet?
how will this device fare on zombie veins?
enquiring minds want to know... give us something to talk about at the winchester, at any rate
For those who never saw the advert, an explanation of sorts
mmm... Dime
In a few decade's time, I reckon we will be the #1 environmental problem on the moon...
finding a carrier that will meet their needs?
service bundling is very common in Australia - the main telco offers a small % discount if you bundle all services (phone, web, mobile). Another provides extra fast adsl if you bundle phone - this is what I use to get ~ 6/1 Mbit goodness. Yet another requires you to sign up to their phone service if you use their internet.
Surely the whole point of this is to provide a more diverse market? I don't really see what the problem is - as long as there's a demand for a solution, someone will want to provide it.
But when do these things stop being a gadget and become something more... a fully fledged item, or product?
I would argue that the plough or grist mill had a status of something greater than gadget - hardly the pre-industrial equivalent of the etch-a-sketch!
In true capitalism ... Only murder and theft in the sense of breaking in and lugging away things is not allowed.
Where in the capitalistic economy definition does it say that you have to be morally good?
True capitalism is every one for themself. Don't think for a moment that a true 100% capitalist wouldn't literally kill their mother if it benefitted them to do so.
"are clear disadvantages to being left-handed, in the life expectancy stakes us lefties hold our own until we reach about 33, then it swing decisely against us, with only 1 in 200 80 year-olds being lefties."
Ever stop and think this might be due to the fact that schools actively discouraged (read: whipped) children who attempted to write with their left hand until relatively recently? Stories from older cousins put this figure about 30 years ago here in Australia.
Its not pink - its light red! (a-la rvb)