last time i checked, the flash installer they have for linux doesn't need to be 'installed'...you just need to copy those.so files into your mozilla plugin directory, and it'll work.
in my experience, reinstalling windows and all programs was faster than actually taking the effort to search through the entire computer for the problem, and fixing it. plus it's nice to have a clean install once in a while.
regardless of platform the most popular one will always seem the most insecure because why would a hacker use an exploit on a 2% market when they can exploit the 98% market?
correct me if i'm wrong, but wouldn't it be easier for hackers to find exploits in OSS considering they can see all the code? obviously OSS can fix bugs very very fast, and the lack of attacks is probably because most hackers are in favour of OSS compared to MS...but if all the hackers attacked linux instead of MS, IMO i think linux will be just as 'insecure' as xp.
plus, to use linux effectively i think the average user needs to know more about computing than joe user. if you assumed that kind of knowledge was required to use xp, i don't think all these viruses would be do much cuz everyone wouldn't be opening stupid email attachments from MS saying it's a security update.
well at least no one has compromised windows update yet. and when an attack was expected microsoft did take neccessary precautions to try and stop it...ie putting up a linux machine:P
i really don't like it when people keep saying that. unless you're working with the command line i find it hard for anywone to think that linux really is 'soooo much' better than windows.
i set up hotkeys for all of my programs using litestep. and litestep in itself is already so customizable there is no end to what you can do with it. and even if you don't use litestep, windows has built hotkeys that you can use.
so what do i do when i want to start winamp? i just press ctrl+alt+w. word? win+w. email? win+m. none of this, start, programs, microsoft office, word. no, takes me 1/2 second to press my hotkey and it loads.
is my volume too loud? to quiet? or do i just wanna shut it up. hotkeys for those too.
all my common tasks i can do in a blink of an eye. even though i haven't tried much in linux (KDE3) i couldn't quickly find any options to change hotkeys to run programs. but i'd imagine most linux 'power users' to open up the run dialog with a hotkey and type in the command.
and to add on to my productivity, i use mouse gestures for EVERYTHING, not just browsing, but everything. last time i checked with linux, they discontinued support for KDE2, and not making it for KDE3. i was pretty disappointed at this because i've grown very used to using gestures. when i close a window, i don't move to the top corner to press the X, i just hold down right-click and make a C. it's even faster than positioning my left hand to press alt+f4. new tabs and close tabs in mozilla? make a N, or make an L.
for those interested...www.tcbmi.com/strokeit/
completely free. and very useful.
i just want to tell all those windows productivity bashers that even though you make like to take every opportunity to say how much linux is better than windows this and that, if you actually took the effort to make windows extremely productive you can.
and if you use the CLI argument...then you're not really using your computer now are you? you're just administering it right?
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last time i checked, the flash installer they have for linux doesn't need to be 'installed'...you just need to copy those .so files into your mozilla plugin directory, and it'll work.
in my experience, reinstalling windows and all programs was faster than actually taking the effort to search through the entire computer for the problem, and fixing it. plus it's nice to have a clean install once in a while.
i just find it odd how after so many name changes, settings are still stored under ~/.pheonix and under windows doc&set\user\appdata\pheonix
regardless of platform the most popular one will always seem the most insecure because why would a hacker use an exploit on a 2% market when they can exploit the 98% market?
correct me if i'm wrong, but wouldn't it be easier for hackers to find exploits in OSS considering they can see all the code? obviously OSS can fix bugs very very fast, and the lack of attacks is probably because most hackers are in favour of OSS compared to MS...but if all the hackers attacked linux instead of MS, IMO i think linux will be just as 'insecure' as xp.
plus, to use linux effectively i think the average user needs to know more about computing than joe user. if you assumed that kind of knowledge was required to use xp, i don't think all these viruses would be do much cuz everyone wouldn't be opening stupid email attachments from MS saying it's a security update.
murhpy's law hard at work!
well at least no one has compromised windows update yet. and when an attack was expected microsoft did take neccessary precautions to try and stop it...ie putting up a linux machine :P
they are required to be citizens...
not a good idea considering the average citizen knows didly squat about computers yet they are given the power to give out patents....
why didn't they just name it bluehat?
i really don't like it when people keep saying that. unless you're working with the command line i find it hard for anywone to think that linux really is 'soooo much' better than windows. i set up hotkeys for all of my programs using litestep. and litestep in itself is already so customizable there is no end to what you can do with it. and even if you don't use litestep, windows has built hotkeys that you can use. so what do i do when i want to start winamp? i just press ctrl+alt+w. word? win+w. email? win+m. none of this, start, programs, microsoft office, word. no, takes me 1/2 second to press my hotkey and it loads. is my volume too loud? to quiet? or do i just wanna shut it up. hotkeys for those too. all my common tasks i can do in a blink of an eye. even though i haven't tried much in linux (KDE3) i couldn't quickly find any options to change hotkeys to run programs. but i'd imagine most linux 'power users' to open up the run dialog with a hotkey and type in the command. and to add on to my productivity, i use mouse gestures for EVERYTHING, not just browsing, but everything. last time i checked with linux, they discontinued support for KDE2, and not making it for KDE3. i was pretty disappointed at this because i've grown very used to using gestures. when i close a window, i don't move to the top corner to press the X, i just hold down right-click and make a C. it's even faster than positioning my left hand to press alt+f4. new tabs and close tabs in mozilla? make a N, or make an L. for those interested...www.tcbmi.com/strokeit/ completely free. and very useful. i just want to tell all those windows productivity bashers that even though you make like to take every opportunity to say how much linux is better than windows this and that, if you actually took the effort to make windows extremely productive you can. and if you use the CLI argument...then you're not really using your computer now are you? you're just administering it right?