Re:So why is Gentoo the right choice for this?
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Well it's not just the compilation. It's the USE flags. I would assume that the standard version of XMMS (compiled with the Gnome and KDE support) will be a larger file size and use less memory than XMMS compiled without that support. That was my point. If there are precompiled packages specifically for your handheld, you may be better off going with those. If there aren't, I think compiling your own via gentoo would produce better results than just getting a standard version off of sourceforge.
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I think it would be easier to set up. Just have the default USE flags set and you will have faster, smaller and more effecent packages that you install (by compilation at least.) I don't know much about linux on handhelds but would assume that they can run standard linux applications. I would think that using gentoo would provide you with more software that meets the specific needs of the handheld as opposed to the needs of a desktop.
I could be completely wrong here but those are my thoughts.
I wonder how many have actual content or don't redirect to another site. There are so many names out that that are bought up by corporations that all point to the same ste and so many others that try to capitalize on user stupidity and are just mispellings of popular cites.
If the USA were under occupation by a superior force, we'd fall back on insurgent and/or terrorist tactics, too. Go watch "Red Dawn". As a matter of fact, that's how we won our independence. We couldn't defeat the british regulars on the field, so we slinked through the forests and sniped their leaders... an evil, terrorist tactic by 17th century standards.
Slashdot needs to learn the difference between terrorism and resistance. Assasinatting the leaders of an army is resistance. Blowing yourself up along with enemy soldiers is resistance. Sniping random citizens because is terrorism. Blowing yourself up on a crowded street is terrorism. There is a fundamental difference which slashdot seems to ignore.
I agree whole-heartedly. IMO, one of the most important things you should look for in a CS program is that they have a co-op program. This is a good way to get your foot in the door with a company before you graduate (and earn money.) Even if you don't stay with that company after graduation, recent graduate with 1 year of co-op experience will be looked on much more favorably that one without.
There are a lot of things that are documented in the booklet which most users don't know about such as manually shutting off the iPod and resetting it. I have dropped my 2G iPod several times and had to reset it. It appeared to be broken before I reset it.
On a side note, apparently, the newest iPods can't take much of a drop without the LCD breaking. I was going to trade my 10GB in for a larger one but I think I'll hold off until they put sturdier models out.
Good news isn't news. They could report about soldiers rebuilding hospitals and performing medical procedures on kids caught in the latest terrorist attack but that's not "headline news".
The news is reported in 30 second segments or so. I occasionaly (though rarely) watch the "news magazine" shows which devote 15 minutes or so to a story. Some of the "good news" seems to be picked up here.
Well said. The problem is that most "news" blogs report commentary with the news (or as the news.) The same thing happens on slashdot. How often do we see a summary on slashdot which is flat out incorrect or is worded to put an spin that was not present in the original article?
If you'd take the time to even read the summary, the article is from the BBC. Other than that, I agree. Unless you are in immediate danger or go above and beyond to save someone's life, you don't deserve that title.
The Nanode (which I also be is by hoojam) is going to be similar but smaller. I'd love to have but if I remember correctly, the cubit is ~ $250 US. The case is going to cost more than the guts.
The problem is that the cubit is one of the few decent looking cases available. Most of the cases over at mini-itx.com are just plain hidious. All that I want is a not-ugly case that will handle two 3.5 hard drives (with no cdrom) and there is virtually nothing out there.
Now before you tell me how little those features matter to you, save it. They do matter to me, and that's why I haven't bought an iPod.
Exactly. It's a personal choice which is why all this arguing over whether the iPod is a superior or inferior product is pointless. "Better" is a relative term.
That part is not feasible for now. The barcode, although unique to the product, is not unique to each instance of it.
While this is true many products (playstation2s for one) require the store to scan the serial at purchase. I would expect that, if they are so concerned about security, they might do the same thing with these printers.
I bought the box so that I wouldn't be tied into steam but basically I get less than I would if I had bought it though steam. For one my cd key now is tied to my steam account which defeats the purpose of having the box. On top of that, I need the cd to play the game; if I had downloaded it, I wouldn't.
Also, has anyone looked at the windows shortcut in the start menu to start HL2? It just runs steam and tells it to load a game by ID. It's like it's running on a steam VM or somthing. The "Do you want to save" before you quit is even in the steak skin. I thought that was odd way of doing things to say the least.
I originally thought that slashdot was overreacting as usual about steam but I understand now. What's with the 2 minute load time anyway?
I've agreed with all of your comments in this topic up to this point. Any dictator would ban this. Dictators rule by power and fear. A game like this would only encourage their opposition.
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Well it's not just the compilation. It's the USE flags. I would assume that the standard version of XMMS (compiled with the Gnome and KDE support) will be a larger file size and use less memory than XMMS compiled without that support. That was my point. If there are precompiled packages specifically for your handheld, you may be better off going with those. If there aren't, I think compiling your own via gentoo would produce better results than just getting a standard version off of sourceforge.
I think it would be easier to set up. Just have the default USE flags set and you will have faster, smaller and more effecent packages that you install (by compilation at least.) I don't know much about linux on handhelds but would assume that they can run standard linux applications. I would think that using gentoo would provide you with more software that meets the specific needs of the handheld as opposed to the needs of a desktop.
I could be completely wrong here but those are my thoughts.
Children aren't always a mistake. It may amaze you to know that some people actually want children and grandchildren after that.
It's like the picture of a hundred people all saying "but I'm just one person... what can I do?"
No, it's the increasingly pessimistic attitude here and the need to complain about something.
I wonder how many have actual content or don't redirect to another site. There are so many names out that that are bought up by corporations that all point to the same ste and so many others that try to capitalize on user stupidity and are just mispellings of popular cites.
If the USA were under occupation by a superior force, we'd fall back on insurgent and/or terrorist tactics, too. Go watch "Red Dawn". As a matter of fact, that's how we won our independence. We couldn't defeat the british regulars on the field, so we slinked through the forests and sniped their leaders ... an evil, terrorist tactic by 17th century standards.
Slashdot needs to learn the difference between terrorism and resistance. Assasinatting the leaders of an army is resistance. Blowing yourself up along with enemy soldiers is resistance. Sniping random citizens because is terrorism. Blowing yourself up on a crowded street is terrorism. There is a fundamental difference which slashdot seems to ignore.
That's the whole point. You can pay for a credit report now. Why would they make it free and then decide to charge again? It doesn't make any sense.
The iPod comes with a free booklet which tells you how to reset it. Look in the box that it came in.
Did I not say that in my post?
I agree whole-heartedly. IMO, one of the most important things you should look for in a CS program is that they have a co-op program. This is a good way to get your foot in the door with a company before you graduate (and earn money.) Even if you don't stay with that company after graduation, recent graduate with 1 year of co-op experience will be looked on much more favorably that one without.
There are a lot of things that are documented in the booklet which most users don't know about such as manually shutting off the iPod and resetting it. I have dropped my 2G iPod several times and had to reset it. It appeared to be broken before I reset it.
On a side note, apparently, the newest iPods can't take much of a drop without the LCD breaking. I was going to trade my 10GB in for a larger one but I think I'll hold off until they put sturdier models out.
Good news isn't news. They could report about soldiers rebuilding hospitals and performing medical procedures on kids caught in the latest terrorist attack but that's not "headline news".
The news is reported in 30 second segments or so. I occasionaly (though rarely) watch the "news magazine" shows which devote 15 minutes or so to a story. Some of the "good news" seems to be picked up here.
I don't think that it was an assult on your "geekness;" just an observation.
Well said. The problem is that most "news" blogs report commentary with the news (or as the news.) The same thing happens on slashdot. How often do we see a summary on slashdot which is flat out incorrect or is worded to put an spin that was not present in the original article?
If you'd take the time to even read the summary, the article is from the BBC. Other than that, I agree. Unless you are in immediate danger or go above and beyond to save someone's life, you don't deserve that title.
You'll also still have to compile all the software for your system, something you don't have to do, but can do using FreeBSD.
No you don't! Have you used gentoo? "emerge -k" installs the binaries if they are available. For most packages, they are available.
The Nanode (which I also be is by hoojam) is going to be similar but smaller. I'd love to have but if I remember correctly, the cubit is ~ $250 US. The case is going to cost more than the guts.
The problem is that the cubit is one of the few decent looking cases available. Most of the cases over at mini-itx.com are just plain hidious. All that I want is a not-ugly case that will handle two 3.5 hard drives (with no cdrom) and there is virtually nothing out there.
I think you are missing the point of his sig...
Now before you tell me how little those features matter to you, save it. They do matter to me, and that's why I haven't bought an iPod.
Exactly. It's a personal choice which is why all this arguing over whether the iPod is a superior or inferior product is pointless. "Better" is a relative term.
That part is not feasible for now. The barcode, although unique to the product, is not unique to each instance of it.
While this is true many products (playstation2s for one) require the store to scan the serial at purchase. I would expect that, if they are so concerned about security, they might do the same thing with these printers.
I bought the box so that I wouldn't be tied into steam but basically I get less than I would if I had bought it though steam. For one my cd key now is tied to my steam account which defeats the purpose of having the box. On top of that, I need the cd to play the game; if I had downloaded it, I wouldn't.
Also, has anyone looked at the windows shortcut in the start menu to start HL2? It just runs steam and tells it to load a game by ID. It's like it's running on a steam VM or somthing. The "Do you want to save" before you quit is even in the steak skin. I thought that was odd way of doing things to say the least.
I originally thought that slashdot was overreacting as usual about steam but I understand now. What's with the 2 minute load time anyway?
It is terribly unfair to talk about a MOBILE AMD64 processor, when the discussion is about DESKTOPS.
I'm pretty sure that the top level discussion is the Pentium M chip...
I've agreed with all of your comments in this topic up to this point. Any dictator would ban this. Dictators rule by power and fear. A game like this would only encourage their opposition.
Seeing the current state of things in the U.S, that would probably depend on your political party. ;)
Well it shouldn't.
Sure, but proving a past event as possible isn't really proving much is it?
It is when you have millions of nuts trying to prove that it wasn't possible.
You know, I think that statement can apply to most of the threads here on slashdot. I do appreciate the GPs post.