My phone line has rarely gone down if ever. I can't come close to saying that about my internet connections, cable or DSL. The fact that we have two small children means when I pick up that phone in an emergency, I want it to work. I don't want to be mucking around rebooting computers and routers. That's why I've stayed away from VOIP over my existing internet connection.
Any thoughts on the reliability of this? Will VOIP ever be as solid as good old copper? I mean, you have issues (DDOS) with VOIP you just don't have with traditional PSTN service.
Why is it to get the buttons working, I have to hack up a text file? Why can't this be done via the GUI somehow?
That's really one of my primary complaints about Linux. The number of times I have to either use the command line or hack up files is staggeringly higher in Linux than in Windows. I really think that's something that's holding Linux back.
About a week ago. I put Xandros on my fileserver (just been replaced w/a newer box). It's been running fine, but all it's doing is sharing a folder.
Prior to that, installs have been Xandros, Redhat (8 or 9 I believe), Mandrake 9 (my favorite before I used Xandros), and I think that's it "recently".
I did DL Ubuntu last week and ran the LiveCD on my laptop, but of course the built-in wireless card didn't work. I checked it out, it seemed pretty much like every other Linux distro. I don't know if it's just me or what, but every one seems to have the same look, feel, and apps. I would think with everything being open source, there'd be tons of skins/themes out there that the distro teams would jump on.
Note however, when I refer to apps that are betas, don't work, etc. that I'm not referring to the things that ship w/the OS's. I'm referring to apps you have to find and DL. The ones that come w/the OS's work fine. While I understand that the distro teams can't test every app out there, it's still no where as clean as it is on Windows where I can DL anything from Download.com or any other number of hosting sites and things just work.
Like I said, I just DL'd Ubuntu. It's a clean looking desktop, etc., but wireless in my laptop (HP Pavilion ZD7160US) doesn't work. That's a deal breaker. I've not really found it to be worth my time tracking down hacks, patches, and config files just to get the basics going.
Granted, if I had the issue in Windows, I'd know where to go and what to do, but the hurdle is Linux's to climb.
One can't help but be impressed with Linux, but being impressed and being able/willing to totally convert are two different things.
Device Drivers
Applications that don't work under Linux
Software Installation
That's it. If my video card (ATI), Mouse (Logitech), Nostromo (gamepad), all worked under Linux and responded the way they do under Windows, that would be the first step.
If I didn't have to find replacements for FairUse, ACDSee, GetRight, XFire, Ulead Video Studio, Photoshop, etc. etc. etc. that would be step two.
If I could just double click a file, maybe read a quick note about the software and hit next a time or two, that would step three.
Unfortunately, to switch right now I have to deal with substandard drivers (I don't give a $hit that this isn't Linux's fault), a bunch of half finished applications that are ALWAYS betas and typically start with K this or G that, and "installs" that require me to go to a command line, hack up config files, and hope like hell they don't jack XWindows ('cause I'd rather install the OS again as to fight that).
There you go. You want the other 98% of the PC's out there to run your OS? Get to work.
You mean there's a major popular Linux distro that runs (with GUI) fast on older hardware? Where can I get this marvel of coding technology? Obviously we're not referring to the latest versions of Redhat, Mandrake, Suse, etc. as I've NEVER seen them run responsively on older hardware.
I get so sick of the "WinXP is a hog!" whining when there's no "real" alternative that requires substantially less RAM/HD space, and runs as responsively as WinXP on newer hardware.
Without a doubt. I may be too young (35) to appreciate Kirk, but IMO he's almost too sad for words as an actor IMO. I can't hardly stomach even commercials with him in them. In fact, I think the only thing I've watched in recent years including him was Miss Congeniality, and that's because Sandra Bullock was looking hot in it.;)
It's not just marketing MS does well. Their products all have a similar look and feel...one the public has both grown used to and feels comfortable with. Their UI has always faired well in reviews as being intuitive and generally easy to use.
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My phone line has rarely gone down if ever. I can't come close to saying that about my internet connections, cable or DSL. The fact that we have two small children means when I pick up that phone in an emergency, I want it to work. I don't want to be mucking around rebooting computers and routers. That's why I've stayed away from VOIP over my existing internet connection.
Any thoughts on the reliability of this? Will VOIP ever be as solid as good old copper? I mean, you have issues (DDOS) with VOIP you just don't have with traditional PSTN service.
Where do you people come from?
Nah, I pretty much associate it with "teh n00b" type of net users.
Am I the only person left on the planet that can't stand Anime?
Maybe you can answer this...
Why is it to get the buttons working, I have to hack up a text file? Why can't this be done via the GUI somehow?
That's really one of my primary complaints about Linux. The number of times I have to either use the command line or hack up files is staggeringly higher in Linux than in Windows. I really think that's something that's holding Linux back.
Oh granted, the ATI card will work just fine, but the 3D performance (gaming) is no where near at good as it is in Windows.
As for the Logitech, it works ok too, except for all of the extra buttons on it.
About a week ago. I put Xandros on my fileserver (just been replaced w/a newer box). It's been running fine, but all it's doing is sharing a folder.
Prior to that, installs have been Xandros, Redhat (8 or 9 I believe), Mandrake 9 (my favorite before I used Xandros), and I think that's it "recently".
I did DL Ubuntu last week and ran the LiveCD on my laptop, but of course the built-in wireless card didn't work. I checked it out, it seemed pretty much like every other Linux distro. I don't know if it's just me or what, but every one seems to have the same look, feel, and apps. I would think with everything being open source, there'd be tons of skins/themes out there that the distro teams would jump on.
Note however, when I refer to apps that are betas, don't work, etc. that I'm not referring to the things that ship w/the OS's. I'm referring to apps you have to find and DL. The ones that come w/the OS's work fine. While I understand that the distro teams can't test every app out there, it's still no where as clean as it is on Windows where I can DL anything from Download.com or any other number of hosting sites and things just work.
Like I said, I just DL'd Ubuntu. It's a clean looking desktop, etc., but wireless in my laptop (HP Pavilion ZD7160US) doesn't work. That's a deal breaker. I've not really found it to be worth my time tracking down hacks, patches, and config files just to get the basics going.
Granted, if I had the issue in Windows, I'd know where to go and what to do, but the hurdle is Linux's to climb.
One can't help but be impressed with Linux, but being impressed and being able/willing to totally convert are two different things.
Did I not say I FORGOT?
How about posting something useful, or learn how to use manners...
And I apologize for the run-on paragraph, I forgot this is /., the only site on the friggin net that doesn't recognize CR's.
Device Drivers Applications that don't work under Linux Software Installation That's it. If my video card (ATI), Mouse (Logitech), Nostromo (gamepad), all worked under Linux and responded the way they do under Windows, that would be the first step. If I didn't have to find replacements for FairUse, ACDSee, GetRight, XFire, Ulead Video Studio, Photoshop, etc. etc. etc. that would be step two. If I could just double click a file, maybe read a quick note about the software and hit next a time or two, that would step three. Unfortunately, to switch right now I have to deal with substandard drivers (I don't give a $hit that this isn't Linux's fault), a bunch of half finished applications that are ALWAYS betas and typically start with K this or G that, and "installs" that require me to go to a command line, hack up config files, and hope like hell they don't jack XWindows ('cause I'd rather install the OS again as to fight that). There you go. You want the other 98% of the PC's out there to run your OS? Get to work.
Since it's based on Debian, is Xandros also affected by the security issues?
Ok so, I won't sell my copy. Or, I'll sell it, but give the "profit" portion to someone else.
Quicktime alternative (search for it) as well as Real Alternative for those of us who hate that player too.
It may be. All I know is, I've yet to see a responsive one on older hardware yet.
Don't get me wrong, it's fast on newer hardware, but so is Windows.
The 911 info is for one location. If you take the phone somewhere else and need assistance, you're on your own.
You mean there's a major popular Linux distro that runs (with GUI) fast on older hardware? Where can I get this marvel of coding technology? Obviously we're not referring to the latest versions of Redhat, Mandrake, Suse, etc. as I've NEVER seen them run responsively on older hardware.
I get so sick of the "WinXP is a hog!" whining when there's no "real" alternative that requires substantially less RAM/HD space, and runs as responsively as WinXP on newer hardware.
Without a doubt. I may be too young (35) to appreciate Kirk, but IMO he's almost too sad for words as an actor IMO. I can't hardly stomach even commercials with him in them. In fact, I think the only thing I've watched in recent years including him was Miss Congeniality, and that's because Sandra Bullock was looking hot in it. ;)
Theirs is "Designed for Broadband", while Propel, and Proxyconn are designed mostly for dial-up users.
They don't have to. They just let the other parties search for it.
Hopefully, you'll find 6 or 8 more places to post this.
Do people really "develop" in Excel?
It's not just marketing MS does well. Their products all have a similar look and feel...one the public has both grown used to and feels comfortable with. Their UI has always faired well in reviews as being intuitive and generally easy to use.
It doesn't. Syncback is a solid product, I've used it for minor backup/syncing tasks for quite some time.
For backups however, I use Acronis True Image.
Well, more or less, yes. To be honest though, are you only a person once you're allowed to vote?
They're damned if they do, and damned if they don't.
/. where no Microsoft action (good or bad) goes unpunished.
If they sued them, people would yell David and Goliath. If they let them go, people say they're not helping the community.
This is