You get the code, look for flaws, write a program that exploits the flaws, and say "Hey Microsoft, give us $50,000 or we'll release this new virus that will wipe out every computer running Windows 2000 that's connected to the Internet."
Now that's assuming such a security flaw could exist...and at this point wouldn't surprise a lot of people around here.
I doubt business rivals would care much because their only competition right now (wrt Windows 2000) seems to be from people in the open source community. You DO NOT want leaked code appearing in OSS.
Any contribution is good. Linux for PPC isn't as actively developed for x86, so this only helps the situation. Mandrakesoft probably just can't justify the money spent for PPC, so it's not worth it for them to pursue it.
I've compiled Firefox 1.0 preview a few times, but I always end up going back to 0.9.3. The main reason is I can't get the SpellBound extension to work. I use spell check a lot, especially when posting here. The new features in firefox 1.0 don't seem to outweigh the loss of my precious spell checker.
When I was in high school, I also felt I knew a lot about computers. Now I realize I knew shit. I still believe I still know shit, just a lot more shit than I used to.
One of the main reasons for college is to teach you how to learn. High school won't do that, so they make college a requirement because you'll keep building on that.
I'm not saying college is required or you won't do well if you don't go to college. Certainly not, but there are benefits to college besides what your teacher tests you on.
That's exactly why I got a desktop replacement laptop. I own a dell inspiron 8200 I bought over 2 years ago. It's fast and I can use it at college and bring it home without a hassle. It's big, heavy, and a shitty batter life, but I always keep it plugged in anyway so I don't care. I also don't have that much room at school, so it fits nicely on my small desk. It's also got a UXGA 1600x1200 screen that is beautiful.
There is definitely a niche for people who want a fast computer, want to travel with it, but don't need to use it off the battery much. I think this niche will eventually grow to exceed desktops as laptops are becoming faster and cheaper.
Gore has repeatedly stated that he would have thrown the terrorists in a lock box. The key to the lock box would also be safely kept away in another lock box.
They have some cool ideas in China. The Styrofoam in the super markets might not work in the US because people might find it unsanitary. I like the traffic light idea and I've always thought about the system of identifying free parking spots every time I'm hunting for one in a large, crowded lot.
However, some of these seem great because they didn't have to replace old technology. They mentioned how landlines were never popular, so they went from no phones straight to cell phones. The US had to piggy back the new system on the old system.
So in 20 years, will they still be cutting edge, or will they be surpassed by other countries that either are just technologically developing or have been developed for a while and are "upgrading".
It's not a source. It's like going around a college campus and asking around for drugs. Eventually you'll find the guy who'll say "Alright that guys has 21% of a bag of weed, this guy has the other 13%, she has....
well, you get the point. And when you eventually get to the narc who had the last 8%, you're the one that gets in trouble.
I can't wait for the windows 98SE code to be burned. Just imagine the glow and warmth of 328,304,203 sheets of paper burning. Then it will burn out of control and they'll try smothering it with the code to Windows Me.
Photoshop 7 works fine using Crossover. Photoshop 8 does not, but there are little enhancements between the two versions.
I have mixed feelings about trying to make windows software "wine-compatible." On one hand, it gives them a much cheaper method of essentially porting their software to another environment. However, it gives them no incentive to make a true Linux version.
I've used software in Crossover Office, and while it generally works well, it still seems very flaky and slow.
I use open office whenever I create a document, but I still need office to open some documents. And I need to use Orcad PSpice for school work, I'm grateful that works in Crossover.
This is the same justification that Microsoft uses that since most boxes run Windows, it's expected that it's breached more and so Windows security isn't bad.
That common notion by Microsoft is usually followed with 1000 examples on/. why Windows is still less secure than other operating systems regardless of it's popularity.
Thanks for seeing my viewpoint. I wasn't trying to make it a "pro-anyone" comment. I was simply trying to show that so many people are voting for a candidate they don't even know just because they are pressured to by their peers and university professor.
The reason this should concern liberal who truly believe in their cause is because the next election could sway to the republican's side for no reason. Say for example John Kerry is elected president tomorrow and does a horrible job. Some crazy right wing candidate pops up and suddenly it's cool to vote for him. The liberals would then go nuts trying to figure out why suddenly everyone wants to vote for a guy who's "not John Kerry". Maybe then they'd understand our frustrations.
You are exactly correct. People our age who are voting for Bush seemed to be informed of the issues while people voting for Kerry seem to be following this liberal bandwagon. I know this because when I hear other people discuss politics, Kerry supporters can't base anything they say up with facts. Bush supporters actually know what they're talking about.
This is not a criticism on Kerry, just the young trendy ignorant tools voting for Kerry without having formed an opinion. I wouldn't mind people voting for Kerry if they actually knew what is going on in this world and based their opinion on that. It's amazing how many people think "Bush is an evil warmonger!" is can win an argument.
I can't wait when tomorrow' election is over because I am so sick of politics at this point.
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Or since they're traveling, the 6 songs that are played on every Clear Channel radio station should zonk them out for a while.
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I don't think Gates goes to work every day for the money.
You've never heard of a call back service? That's half the fun!
was this a spaceballs reference?
Extortionists.
You get the code, look for flaws, write a program that exploits the flaws, and say "Hey Microsoft, give us $50,000 or we'll release this new virus that will wipe out every computer running Windows 2000 that's connected to the Internet."
Now that's assuming such a security flaw could exist...and at this point wouldn't surprise a lot of people around here.
I doubt business rivals would care much because their only competition right now (wrt Windows 2000) seems to be from people in the open source community. You DO NOT want leaked code appearing in OSS.
So that's where that kernel panic came from!
Doom 3 jokes? Alright, I'll take a stab:
Finally, now I can play Doom 3 on my XBOX!
"Now why don't they ask their sources about a dual GPL/proprietary license?"
You think this never crossed their mind?
Any contribution is good. Linux for PPC isn't as actively developed for x86, so this only helps the situation. Mandrakesoft probably just can't justify the money spent for PPC, so it's not worth it for them to pursue it.
I've compiled Firefox 1.0 preview a few times, but I always end up going back to 0.9.3. The main reason is I can't get the SpellBound extension to work. I use spell check a lot, especially when posting here. The new features in firefox 1.0 don't seem to outweigh the loss of my precious spell checker.
When I was in high school, I also felt I knew a lot about computers. Now I realize I knew shit. I still believe I still know shit, just a lot more shit than I used to.
One of the main reasons for college is to teach you how to learn. High school won't do that, so they make college a requirement because you'll keep building on that.
I'm not saying college is required or you won't do well if you don't go to college. Certainly not, but there are benefits to college besides what your teacher tests you on.
That's exactly why I got a desktop replacement laptop. I own a dell inspiron 8200 I bought over 2 years ago. It's fast and I can use it at college and bring it home without a hassle. It's big, heavy, and a shitty batter life, but I always keep it plugged in anyway so I don't care. I also don't have that much room at school, so it fits nicely on my small desk. It's also got a UXGA 1600x1200 screen that is beautiful.
There is definitely a niche for people who want a fast computer, want to travel with it, but don't need to use it off the battery much. I think this niche will eventually grow to exceed desktops as laptops are becoming faster and cheaper.
Now that's just a huge fallacy.
Gore has repeatedly stated that he would have thrown the terrorists in a lock box. The key to the lock box would also be safely kept away in another lock box.
I think that was the parent's point. A laptop is certified to run linux, but linux can't interact with the hardware as well as windows.
Someone waiting for a linux certified laptop might think:
"So the best thing they could come up with still doesn't work right!"
They have some cool ideas in China. The Styrofoam in the super markets might not work in the US because people might find it unsanitary. I like the traffic light idea and I've always thought about the system of identifying free parking spots every time I'm hunting for one in a large, crowded lot.
However, some of these seem great because they didn't have to replace old technology. They mentioned how landlines were never popular, so they went from no phones straight to cell phones. The US had to piggy back the new system on the old system.
So in 20 years, will they still be cutting edge, or will they be surpassed by other countries that either are just technologically developing or have been developed for a while and are "upgrading".
It's not a source. It's like going around a college campus and asking around for drugs. Eventually you'll find the guy who'll say "Alright that guys has 21% of a bag of weed, this guy has the other 13%, she has....
well, you get the point. And when you eventually get to the narc who had the last 8%, you're the one that gets in trouble.
I can't wait for the windows 98SE code to be burned. Just imagine the glow and warmth of 328,304,203 sheets of paper burning. Then it will burn out of control and they'll try smothering it with the code to Windows Me.
Good point.
The Democrats seem to think the common man is the disenfranchised who needs a boost.
The Republicans seem to think the common man is the working class guy who deserves to keep the money he worked for.
They are both for helping out the rich so they become more rich themselves, don't let either party confuse you on that though.
Linux doesn't just run on x86 architecture. I'm sure the PPC linux market is very small for photoshop, but it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
Photoshop 7 works fine using Crossover. Photoshop 8 does not, but there are little enhancements between the two versions.
I have mixed feelings about trying to make windows software "wine-compatible." On one hand, it gives them a much cheaper method of essentially porting their software to another environment. However, it gives them no incentive to make a true Linux version.
I've used software in Crossover Office, and while it generally works well, it still seems very flaky and slow.
I use open office whenever I create a document, but I still need office to open some documents. And I need to use Orcad PSpice for school work, I'm grateful that works in Crossover.
Yeah, and you're still on /.! Once again...
How has the USA PATRIOT Act Affected You?
No "640k is all you'll ever need" jokes, please!
This is the same justification that Microsoft uses that since most boxes run Windows, it's expected that it's breached more and so Windows security isn't bad.
/. why Windows is still less secure than other operating systems regardless of it's popularity.
That common notion by Microsoft is usually followed with 1000 examples on
Thanks for seeing my viewpoint. I wasn't trying to make it a "pro-anyone" comment. I was simply trying to show that so many people are voting for a candidate they don't even know just because they are pressured to by their peers and university professor.
The reason this should concern liberal who truly believe in their cause is because the next election could sway to the republican's side for no reason. Say for example John Kerry is elected president tomorrow and does a horrible job. Some crazy right wing candidate pops up and suddenly it's cool to vote for him. The liberals would then go nuts trying to figure out why suddenly everyone wants to vote for a guy who's "not John Kerry". Maybe then they'd understand our frustrations.
You are exactly correct. People our age who are voting for Bush seemed to be informed of the issues while people voting for Kerry seem to be following this liberal bandwagon. I know this because when I hear other people discuss politics, Kerry supporters can't base anything they say up with facts. Bush supporters actually know what they're talking about.
This is not a criticism on Kerry, just the young trendy ignorant tools voting for Kerry without having formed an opinion. I wouldn't mind people voting for Kerry if they actually knew what is going on in this world and based their opinion on that. It's amazing how many people think "Bush is an evil warmonger!" is can win an argument.
I can't wait when tomorrow' election is over because I am so sick of politics at this point.
Or since they're traveling, the 6 songs that are played on every Clear Channel radio station should zonk them out for a while.