Also check out the Reload Every extension, which lets you right-click on a Web page to reload it automatically every few seconds or minutes, as you choose. It's great for those who are checking news, sports scores or stock prices.
Hmmm...I wonder what website that was created for.
A perfect example of this is the fuel restrictions for Le Mans and other long-distance races that the old Group C cars had about 10-15 years ago. It was extremely simple: "Here's X litres of gasoline. There's the track. Go for it." This resulted in an enormous variation of engine designs and displacements competing against each other. V8 turbos, V12s, Inline 6 turbos, Rotaries, yuo name it. The amount of technological advances we got out of those years is amazing. Sadly, Group C started to become extremely popular and, rather than risk their F1 cash cow, the FIA changed the rules and destroyed the series.
The idea behind this sort of thing reminds me of the Holy Cross splinters you find in churches and museums all over the world.
You see, a long time ago the cross where Christ was crucified was chopped up into small splinters. Everyone wanted a piece, and the splinters were spread out all over the place. Since a LOT of people wanted to own a splinter, the Church came up with a wonderful scheme to make more splinters: Take Holy Splinter and insert it into new wooden cross, wait 25 years and Presto! The entire cross is now holy and undistinguishable from the original. Chop into small splinters and repeat the process exponentially.
The same way a club retains its identity, even though today's members are not the same people who originally founded it, the Holy Splinters and the Ship of Theseus propagate their identity to all of their constituent parts.
I don't think that security and stability are the main points against MS anymore, even though they still a long way to go in that regard. Nowadays, things like DRM, lack of standards and the content of some EULAs are, in my view, much worse. My main machine dual-boots XP and RedHat not because of Linux's price or technical superiority, but because I refuse to be locked exclusively into somebody else's idea of how I should access my own information. I struggle a lot when using Linux, but I keep at it so I can someday get entirely rid of Windows and be able to choose exactly what my computer does with my data.
Your point of convergence will certainly be a critical milestone, and I can only hope that the advocacy efforts of our community mature enough along the lines I've mentioned above to convince regular users, like your mom and mine, to switch to Linux, for THEIR benefit.
I have lost all my files last
month. I was upgrading my
computer hard disk. I forgot to
back up my data. All my files
gone. What a shame, although
I have a Masters degree in
computer science, I ignored
the most basic step to safe
guide your data. Michael Chan, Malaysia
Yes, Alex. I'll take "People you
should NEVER hire" for $200.
Apparently, the Slashdot crowd believes that Mozilla is making significant headway in the Browser Wars. The truth is that the Browser
Wars are over and IE won. Moz will NOT surpass IE in the next couple of years. Don't believe me? Believe Google's Zeitgeist.
Weaker still when you take into accout the fact that the GPL has never been proved legal in a court of law. The FSF may think the GPL is
strong enough, but others differ.
I don't think that's going to happen. From the Mozilla FAQ:
Mozilla 1.0 is a fully functional technology demo for those interested in seeing what can be done with Mozilla technology, and those who want to create Mozilla-based products and packages. The intended target audience is the development community. Mozilla is free software, so any person or company is free to alter and redistribute it under the terms of the licence.
While Mozilla 1.0 (as released by mozilla.org) is ready to be used comfortably by the general user - and those wanting to use Mozilla as released by mozilla.org are more than welcome to do so - mozilla.org has no resources to offer end-user support. However, mozilla.org always invites new testers and bug reporters.
I find this lawsuit to be more than ridiculous. I find it disgusting.
To sue Google for acting in its best interest and with a view to retain
its effectiveness and credibility is nothing short of despicable.
Whether SearchKing did it because it truly believes it is right or
because it seeks publicity is irrelevant. Its actions are illogical:
a) SearchKing has come to depend on Google (as it stated) because
Google can be trusted.
b) Google can be trusted because its algorithms are pretty accurate.
c) SearchKing tried to interfere with those algorithms, seeking
INACCURATE results from Google.
d) Google modified said algorithms to counterbalance the interference,
seeking its much-valued accuracy.
e) SearchKing sues Google.
I've read the LawMeme analysis
and SearchKing's opinions
and all I see is another unscrupulous dotcom trying to discredit a very
respectable service to serve its own needs, regardless of the damage it
may cause. So, fellow/.'ers, I propose we take an active role in this
wretched little saga: I propose we write to EVERY SINGLE CLIENT
displayed on SearchKing's site and tell them that we despise the
SearchKing lawsuit against Google and that we will NOT visit, support,
recommend or in any way help them until they have moved to another
hosting service or convinced SearchKing to desist in their legal
efforts. The same treatment should be directed at SearchKing's
advertisers, even if one of them is, sadly, Penguin Computing.
Last time I checked,/. had over half a million subscribers. I think
that should get their attention. Don't you?
Ok, I'll bite. First, I did respond to the guy's post. He's not only saying that vandalism is vandalism, he's saying that it should be treated the same regardless of where it happens. He states that we should apply the same laws to cyberspace that we apply to real life. I disagree and posted the reasons why I do.
Second, I don't think defacing websites is trendy or that it is worthy of attention or protection. Don't put words in my mouth.
Third, the fact that defacing a website (which I think is A Bad Thing) temporarily closes it, does not contradict my point: Cyberspace, as defined in the article, has different rules than real life does. Website defacement is something that script kiddies do, and should be dealt according to the rules of cyberspace exclusively. Full stop.
Compare the act of defacing a web site with thatof spray-painting a brick and mortar store front. Graffiti is basically the same, whether it's on a web site or in the real world. We don't need a new law that applies specifically to the former; instead, we should simply charge the kiddies with vandalism, just as we would if they did the latter.
The whole idea, inelegantly explained in John Perry Barlow's Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace, is that we should NOT resort to 'charging the kiddies with vandalism', just like you'd do in real life. Cyberspace has it's own set of rules and, in this case, recognizes that script kiddies that deface websites are prevalent and that webmasters are responsible for keeping their sites secure. A rather drastic form of personal responsibility, perhaps, but congruent with the underlying meritocratic philosophy that states: "If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen!":)
Yeah, but that sort of thing just turns people off. Take a look at the concept of Permission Marketing by Seth Godin. If more websites and companies listened to him, we would all be happier and be subjected to less spam.
" But with Linux we will never see the same level of email virus type threats that we see on Windows, because Linux users are encouraged to not run as root (the system administrator). Non-root users can do little more than destroy their own personal files. They will not be able to take down the system or do any real damage to the OS (unless, as I said, they are logged in as root)."
A regular user cares a great deal more about his personal files than about the system or OS. Granted, Linux isn't usually set up to execute every damn thing it finds, but still, thinking that Linux will never be a target is, at the very least, short-sighted and, at worst, a crippling blindness.
Now while cars with this engine aren't sold in the US, one can purchase a Golf or Jetta with a slightly larger 1.9 liter TDI which makes 50 MPG, and generates between 90-115 HP. (with a torque peak of 155 lb. ft. @ 1900 rpm) 0-60 is a pathetic 10s, but 0-40 is a phenomenal ~4 seconds, which I find easily leaves a Subaru WRX or a BMW M3 in the dust.
Slashdot Mirror
I've got moderation points and I was going to moderate your post, but I couldn't find the "informative/disturbing" option.
From the article:
Also check out the Reload Every
extension, which lets you right-click on a Web page to reload it
automatically every few seconds or minutes, as you choose. It's great
for those who are checking news, sports scores or stock prices.
Hmmm...I wonder what website that was created for.
Hmmm...that reminds me of something.
:)
Remember to file down the sights of your gun before heading out to bear country.
You know why?
So when the bear rips the gun out of your hand and shoves it up you ass, it won't hurt as much.
That's how much good a gun'll do ya.
Ha! You think that's bad? Did you see this:
"Our customer set is not a monolithic body of like-minded individuals."
Allow me to decrypt:
"Our customers are not the Borg."
Gothy, baby. Learn to read, the guy's in Canada.
A perfect example of this is the fuel restrictions for Le Mans and other long-distance races that the old Group C cars had about 10-15 years ago. It was extremely simple: "Here's X litres of gasoline. There's the track. Go for it." This resulted in an enormous variation of engine designs and displacements competing against each other. V8 turbos, V12s, Inline 6 turbos, Rotaries, yuo name it. The amount of technological advances we got out of those years is amazing. Sadly, Group C started to become extremely popular and, rather than risk their F1 cash cow, the FIA changed the rules and destroyed the series.
The idea behind this sort of thing reminds me of the Holy Cross
splinters you find in churches and museums all over the world.
You see, a long time ago the cross where Christ was crucified was
chopped up into small splinters. Everyone wanted a piece, and the
splinters were spread out all over the place. Since a LOT of
people wanted to own a splinter, the Church came up with a wonderful
scheme to make more splinters: Take Holy Splinter and insert it into
new wooden cross, wait 25 years and Presto! The entire cross is now
holy and undistinguishable from the original. Chop into small splinters
and repeat the process exponentially.
The same way a club retains its identity, even though today's members
are not the same people who originally founded it, the Holy Splinters
and the Ship of Theseus propagate their identity to all of their
constituent parts.
Cheers,
Morel
I don't think that security and stability are the
main points against MS anymore, even though they still a long way to go
in that regard. Nowadays, things like DRM, lack of standards and the
content of some EULAs are, in my view, much worse. My main
machine dual-boots XP and RedHat not because of Linux's price or
technical superiority, but because I refuse to be locked exclusively
into somebody else's idea of how I should access my own information. I
struggle a lot when using Linux, but I keep at it so I can someday get
entirely rid of Windows and be able to choose exactly what my computer
does with my data.
Your point of convergence will certainly be a critical milestone, and I
can only hope that the advocacy efforts of our community mature enough
along the lines I've mentioned above to convince regular users, like
your mom and mine, to switch to Linux, for THEIR benefit.
Cheers,
Morel
From the article:
I have lost all my files last
month. I was upgrading my
computer hard disk. I forgot to
back up my data. All my files
gone. What a shame, although
I have a Masters degree in
computer science, I ignored
the most basic step to safe
guide your data.
Michael Chan, Malaysia
Yes, Alex. I'll take "People you should NEVER hire" for $200.
You need to talk to Uncle Cecil, mate. See this.
Cheers,
Morel
Apparently, the Slashdot crowd believes that Mozilla is making significant headway in the Browser Wars. The truth is that the Browser Wars are over and IE won. Moz will NOT surpass IE in the next couple of years. Don't believe me? Believe Google's Zeitgeist.
Morel
Weaker still when you take into accout the fact that the GPL has never been proved legal in a court of law. The FSF may think the GPL is strong enough, but others differ.
Cheers,
Morel
I don't think that's going to happen. From the Mozilla FAQ:
Mozilla 1.0 is a fully functional technology demo for those interested in seeing what can be done with Mozilla technology, and those who want to create Mozilla-based products and packages. The intended target audience is the development community. Mozilla is free software, so any person or company is free to alter and redistribute it under the terms of the licence.
While Mozilla 1.0 (as released by mozilla.org) is ready to be used comfortably by the general user - and those wanting to use Mozilla as released by mozilla.org are more than welcome to do so - mozilla.org has no resources to offer end-user support. However, mozilla.org always invites new testers and bug reporters.
Would you please refrain from polluting our self-righteous ranting with your precise facts?
Sheesh...some people.
Can't believe no one has commented on the example dog names: "...Buffy, Skip and Jack Daniels..."
I mean, this Petey Biddle has some WEIRD word association algorithm in his head or he has a fondness for boobs, vampires babes and booze.
On the other hand, don't we all?
Real Soon Now
I find this lawsuit to be more than ridiculous. I find it disgusting.
/.'ers, I propose we take an active role in this
wretched little saga: I propose we write to EVERY SINGLE CLIENT
displayed on SearchKing's site and tell them that we despise the
SearchKing lawsuit against Google and that we will NOT visit, support,
recommend or in any way help them until they have moved to another
hosting service or convinced SearchKing to desist in their legal
efforts. The same treatment should be directed at SearchKing's
advertisers, even if one of them is, sadly, Penguin Computing.
/. had over half a million subscribers. I think
that should get their attention. Don't you?
To sue Google for acting in its best interest and with a view to retain its effectiveness and credibility is nothing short of despicable. Whether SearchKing did it because it truly believes it is right or because it seeks publicity is irrelevant. Its actions are illogical:
a) SearchKing has come to depend on Google (as it stated) because Google can be trusted.
b) Google can be trusted because its algorithms are pretty accurate.
c) SearchKing tried to interfere with those algorithms, seeking INACCURATE results from Google.
d) Google modified said algorithms to counterbalance the interference, seeking its much-valued accuracy.
e) SearchKing sues Google.
I've read the LawMeme analysis and SearchKing's opinions and all I see is another unscrupulous dotcom trying to discredit a very respectable service to serve its own needs, regardless of the damage it may cause. So, fellow
Last time I checked,
Cheers,
Morel
Ok, I'll bite.
First, I did respond to the guy's post. He's not only saying that vandalism is vandalism, he's saying that it should be treated the same regardless of where it happens. He states that we should apply the same laws to cyberspace that we apply to real life. I disagree and posted the reasons why I do.
Second, I don't think defacing websites is trendy or that it is worthy of attention or protection. Don't put words in my mouth.
Third, the fact that defacing a website (which I think is A Bad Thing) temporarily closes it, does not contradict my point: Cyberspace, as defined in the article, has different rules than real life does. Website defacement is something that script kiddies do, and should be dealt according to the rules of cyberspace exclusively. Full stop.
Compare the act of defacing a web site with thatof spray-painting a brick and mortar store front. Graffiti is basically the same, whether it's on a web site or in the real world. We don't need a new
law that applies specifically to the former; instead, we should simply charge
the kiddies with vandalism, just as we would if they did the latter.
The whole idea, inelegantly explained in John Perry Barlow's Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace,
is that we should NOT resort to 'charging the kiddies with vandalism', just
like you'd do in real life. Cyberspace has it's own set of rules and, in
this case, recognizes that script kiddies that deface websites are prevalent
and that webmasters are responsible for keeping their sites secure. A rather
drastic form of personal responsibility, perhaps, but congruent with the
underlying meritocratic philosophy that states: "If you can't stand the heat
get out of the kitchen!"
Morel
(Thanks to Harry Truman for the quote)
Yeah, but that sort of thing just turns people off. Take a look at the concept of
Permission Marketing by Seth Godin. If more websites and companies listened to him, we would all be happier and be subjected to less spam.
Morel
I have been using www.mwave.com for over 3 years!
They have Pricewatch based pricing!
they are a great company!
They have a nice site that is easy to navigate and use. And they have all
the major parts both oem and retail!
You:
a) Attended the William Shatner acting school.
b) Have been watching too much Barney lately.
c) Have just discovered Ecstasy.
You said:
" But with Linux we will never see the same level
of email virus type threats that we see on Windows, because Linux users are
encouraged to not run as root (the system administrator). Non-root users can
do little more than destroy their own personal files. They will not be able
to take down the system or do any real damage to the OS (unless, as I said,
they are logged in as root)."
A regular user cares a great deal more about his personal files than about
the system or OS. Granted, Linux isn't usually set up to execute every
damn thing it finds, but still, thinking that Linux will never be a target
is, at the very least, short-sighted and, at worst, a crippling blindness.
Morel
I never learned to truly touch-type mostly because I thought that AP Chem was much more interesting than typing classes.
AP Chem? Funny name for a girl, innit?
Now while cars with this engine aren't sold in the
US, one can purchase a Golf or Jetta with a slightly larger 1.9 liter TDI
which makes 50 MPG, and generates between 90-115 HP. (with a torque peak
of 155 lb. ft. @ 1900 rpm) 0-60 is a pathetic 10s, but 0-40 is a phenomenal
~4 seconds, which I find easily leaves a Subaru WRX or a BMW M3 in the dust.
If said vehicles are driven by Miss Daisy.
BMW M3. 343 bhp. 365 Nm. 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds.
Subaru WRX. 250 bhp. 333 Nm. 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds. (Original spec)
Buddy, I don't think so.
Flamebait?! Jeez, moderators, have you ever encountered the term 'sarcasm'? Look it up.
The above post is, if anything, Funny and Insightful.
Morel