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  1. Isn't this a mailing list question? on MySQL 4 - Is it Stable? · · Score: 2

    http://www.mysql.com/documentation/lists.html

    Here you will get few real answers to your question, and allot of chatter about which db you should be using.

  2. Re:Why switch? on Rasterman Says Desktop Linux is Dead · · Score: 2

    I have read and I embrace the GPL. It can do more to free the world from the Mushroom Syndrome. (Being left in the dark and being fed sh*t)
    Then again I think people are important.

  3. Saleman on TheKompany Releases DivX Software For Zaurus · · Score: 3, Interesting

    This is just the thing for a small portable sales demo tool. It has one of the best screens.

  4. Everyone Knows on Ars Technica Reviews Mozilla · · Score: 2

    Mozilla is not ment as the end user product. Mozilla is a set of technologies. All that waits is someone to wrap gecko in a windows gui. Hopefully it will be as good as galeon.

  5. Answer his question. on Preconfigured Linux Servers for Sale? · · Score: 3

    He didn't ask how, why, or where to get security experience. He didn't ask which Distribution was best, He didn't want to know anything more then his question. Where can I buy a preconfigured box with this on it. To answer your question I do not know of any off hand. But you may find several at http://dmoz.org/Computers/Hardware/Systems/Linux/

  6. Re:Why switch? on Rasterman Says Desktop Linux is Dead · · Score: 2

    Because you do not like security updates that change the EULA. Because you want to own your data. Simply said Freedom and Privacy.

    It is a real shame that most people (Read Sheep) do not care about freedom or privacy.

  7. Re:Support for mounting NTFS on New Features For 2.5 Linux Kernel · · Score: 4, Informative

    3.2 How do I get Linux to understand NTFS?
    There are two ways to get NTFS support. The simplest is to add the NTFS module to the kernel (as root):

    modprobe ntfs

    If this fails, modprobe: Can't locate module ntfs, then your distribution didn't install the NTFS module.

    The second way is to recompile the kernel, yourself. This sounds like a lot of work, but it isn't that hard. Have a look at the section: How do I add NTFS support to Linux?

    3.3 Can I write to an NTFS Volume, too?
    NO.

    There are two drivers, currently. The original driver, in 2.4 has some write code in it, but it is extremely dangerous to use it. The possibility of destroying your filesystem is very high.

    The new driver, introduced in 2.5.11, has no write code at all. This may sound like a backwards step, but it was necessary to rewrite the driver in order to make the future coding simpler and more solid.

    Adding write support will take a long time. NTFS is built like a database. Any changes you make, necessitate making changes in many places, for consistancy. Make a mistake and the filesystem will be damaged, make too many mistakes and the filesystem will be destroyed. Also, the current developers are only working on NTFS as a hobby, during their free time. If you'd like to help, please email: webmaster@flatcap.org.

  8. Read Linux on China to Develop Windows Clone · · Score: 2

    Beijing municipal government bought software equivalent to Win 95 from Chinese companies such as CS&S and RedFlag. (Read Linux) While the newly started two programs would make updates on this basis to improve the software to a level of Win98 and compatible with Office2000 and Word. (Read Linux)

  9. Wrong on 100th Anniversary of Air Conditioning · · Score: 2

    The fist use of conditioned air was by the army corps. of engineers for the short bed stay of ABRAHAM LINCOLN after receiving his fatal shot. They used blocks of ice in a trough that drained down through strips of cloth, into a drain trough. A fan was used to force air through the cold cloth strips.

  10. News Flash moaner goes home. on A Linux User Goes Back · · Score: 2

    X is fast. Drivers are always a Nightmare with windows. My USB scanner takes forever to get the drivers into 2000 or XP. Edit on line in Linux boom. My CDR burns at 8x in Linux if I go faster than 4x in windows the disks are coasters. This guy is just a complainer/moaner/bitcher. Good riddance.

  11. Just like the add driven Free Internet Service. on Would an Ad-Sponsored OS/Desktop Work for OSS? · · Score: 2

    It will not work.
    The Number one open source project would be the one to prevent/block/hide the adds.

  12. Gene pool elimination on Coffepot Computer · · Score: -1, Troll

    Any human that requires a chemical stimulant, should volunteer to be sterilized so evolution can progress.

  13. Re:Just a little foolish? on Cygwin's XFree86 4.2.0 on Windows XP · · Score: 2

    "So it's just a remote control solution?"

    No. It is an enviroment. You can operate, compile, modify local applications and daemons as well.

  14. Re:Just a little foolish? on Cygwin's XFree86 4.2.0 on Windows XP · · Score: 3, Informative

    X WIndows is a server application. You can connect it to, view and operate a remote unix box just like sitting at the remote box's monitor and keyboard.

  15. Re:I have a client who is Japanese.. on Reading/Writing Chinese Using Linux? · · Score: 2

    Free and hundreds of Chinese hackers makes a big difference. RedFlag Linux http://www.redflag-linux.com/ is a Chinese specific distribution.

    Looks as if you were a little short sighted. By the way for Japanese try Turbo Linux

  16. I want. on Russia Wants to Launch Manned Mission to Mars · · Score: 2

    It is easy to want and dream, when you have no cash.

  17. Re:Of course it's not positive on Two Lackluster Reviews For LindowsOS on Wal-Mart PCs · · Score: 2

    Windows has not yet caught up to Linux or UNIX in terms of stability. It may be a large leap from where it was a short time ago, it has by no means caught up. The thought that it has is no more then than a urban legend. Windows 2000 MTBF is 2,800 hours, Linux stable kernels on the other hand tend to have a average MTBF of around 15,000 hours.

  18. Re:Windows update: patched and go. on Microsoft Discloses Security Flaws in XP and WMPlayer · · Score: 2

    Yes, we all know that. I was following a thread.

    I was making two other points.

    1.) Don't be thankful, for what is owed you. Most patches are trying to make what you actually purchased look something like what you thought you purchased.

    2.) You still have to go to your data center at the hours of the undead to reboot your servers and hope that all comes back online.

    I really dislike having to pay overtime, or giving "Flex time" to my employees every weekend. in order that we can apply our corporate approved patches and reboot. I really dread Monday morning.

  19. Re:Windows update: patched and go. on Microsoft Discloses Security Flaws in XP and WMPlayer · · Score: 2

    "we should be grateful that the FIXES for security flaws are installed using the most easiest way: by simply clicking one single button."

    No. That is their responsibility.

    On my redhat servers I do not have to click anything or reboot for updates. I just read my email to see what was done. I believe that you need to go reboot your servers now?

  20. GATOR IS A VIRUS!!!! on Web Publishers Sue Gator · · Score: 2

    There are some websites that automatically install GATOR on our user workstations without asking. One time I had GATOR installed this way on 73 workstations, due to that days popular websites. I have to manually remove the Bastard program. (Corporate will not go for AD-aware) The uninstall when you uninstall the supported program is a absolute lie. The only program that was installed was gator.
    Look for CMEsys and/or GMT in your task manager process. We use a proxy authorization scheme to connect to the internet, as soon as people were logging into their workstation, they were being asked for their proxy username/password. Generally most thought they had some type of virus. I tend to agree that GATOR is a virus.

    Yes the websites that do this are being blocked as they are found. Currently ~ 47 sites.

  21. Just a guess on Microsoft's 'Palladium' Privacy/DRM Scheme · · Score: 3, Insightful
    The hardware chip will tie into your Required Microsoft Passport id. Microsoft will set themselves up as the governing authority. Imagine not being able to use any software that is not signed.

    Some System Warnings.

    The requested download of Linux.iso is not allowed, no signature was found. Press any key to continue.

    Please be patient while the computer is cleaned of all unsigned Multimedia files.

    In further news: You will require new digital camera and scanner software that interacts with the "Passport Chip" to auto generate signatures. You just wont be able to save those unsigned pictures of your family reunion sent to you by your Aunt X.

  22. Managers Manage on Project Management For Programmers? · · Score: 2

    Supervisors supervise. Most companies are currently deploying the managed type of internal structure, with the theory that a manager can manage anything. Fewer companies are using the supervised type of internal structure. Both methods have their pro and cons. But in the long run a supervised company will have fewer employees with higher salaries, but it will cost less to operate.

  23. I love mozilla on Mozilla 1.1 Alpha Released · · Score: 2

    I will never use IE, which if you don't know, really means "It Explodes"

  24. Force us to pay and pay and pay. on DRM Helmet · · Score: 2

    And find out how much we can do without.
    The MPAA RIAA both would find out how much we like other activities. Saturday Barbeque, Friday Night Poker Games, Bowling, Golfing, Fishing, Partying, Blind Dates on hill tops, etc.

  25. Re:Add in Happy Helmet capability too... on DRM Helmet · · Score: 2

    Kind of like the cone and saucer game that was almost used to take over TNG Enterprise.