Someone mod this up! I too am growing tired of hearing people claim that stage1 installs of Gentoo teach you so much more about linux. As the parent said, it's just two extra commands, and then you sit and wait.
While there is a packages CD available for the various architectures, you still need to compile the kernel, even if you use genkernel. But yes, besides the kernel, the rest can be either binary packages or extracting a tarball (the stageX and portage tarballs).
Are you saying my g, h, i, and j drives correspond somehow to my 9-in-1 reader? Those drives are labeled as USB mass storage but there is physically nothing in those ports on the tower (same for the 9-in-1) so the drive letters shouldn't show up.
as far as the USB drive problem goes, I don't even have anything plugged into my USB ports except for a printer, and I have that icon in the systray where if I click it I can "Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drives(G:,H:,I:,J:). Why do these drives show up (in My Computer as well) when I don't even have anything plugged in?
Do you pick the color of paint before the foundation of your house has been laid?
Why yes, actually that's what I did. My wife and I had colors picked out for our rooms, siding, shingles, etc. before our land was even cleared. Aside from the paint, everything had to be selected so the house (modular) could be delivered when it was ready with the appropriate colors.
Why should I have to wait for the house to be built before deciding what color I want?
I couldn't agree with you more about the "Fisher-Price" look. That's why I use windowblinds. Right now I have my system looking a bit like MacOS using the MacOS X Tiger Brushed Aqua theme and a dock at the top of the screen:-)
Microsoft: Stop! Who would call tech support must answer me these questions three, 'ere the solution he find. You: Ask me the questions, I am not afraid. Microsoft: What is your name? You: My name is Joe User. Microsoft: What is your quest? You: To use the new Windows 64 bit system. Microsoft: What is your Product Key? You: I don't know tha- Auuuuuuuggggghhh!!!
I'm with you too. I have dual-boot XP/Gentoo. Only difference is I boot into XP when I need to use in-house applications for work that are built for Windows. Although we may be looking into porting them to Linux anyway. When I'm not working, it's Gentoo (or any linux) all the way.
lets check out the install../Configure; make; sudo make install then you will need to put these modules in the kernel and recompile it.
Not to nit pick, but when installing from source like this, you wouldn't put the module into the kernel and recompile the kernel. The module was already compiled through the '.configure;make;make install'. If anything, put the module into the/etc/modules.autoload.d/kernel file so it autoloads during boot. No kernel recompile necessary:)
I'll have to agree with that. I have made several attempts to compile a kernel on Gentoo and Mandrake and have failed each time. On Gentoo I end up using genkernel because when I compile a custom kernel I am always getting kernel panics about attempting to kill init when I reboot. I've tried following different how-tos including the Gentoo handbook (where it tells you the options you NEED to have compiled in).
I've even started from a genkernel configuration and simply removed support for hardware I know I don't have. Maybe this isn't a problem specifically with the kernel setup, but it is not apparent to me (or probably most other somewhat-new users) what the problem is.
can't you then alias rm to execute the trash script? That way if you forget to use trash and use rm instead (or if another user does) your trash gets used anyway.:)
I do the same thing with "SEE ID". Actually, I don't even put my signature on it. I simply write "SEE ID" on the back of the credit card. If the signature is there too, the cashier might not actually ask for your ID. This way, they are more likely to do so and then they will have a photo ID (license) to compare.
As for the stores like walmart letting you swipe your own card, perhaps that is better. I've heard of some stores where the cashier might scan your card on one scanner, claim it didn't work right, and scan on a scanner just below it. If you're not paying attention, it may just look like the first swipe didn't read, and you'd get double charged. Of course once you get your statement, you can pick up on this, but some people don't pay attention.
Maybe someone should patent the use of BZ2 files to store and alter spreadsheets. I mean really, instead of Microsoft patenting the use of other peoples' technologies, they should stick to coming up with their own ideas.
well either way, I agree with point 2. It seems Linux has withstood a "well funded/backed instance of that strategy, and people didn't stop moving to Linux..." Linux is still alive and well, even in the heat of all the lawsuits. If point 1 actually is true, and there do happen to be more lawsuits by big companies against Linux, I feel Linux has a fighting chance against them as well. In the end, Linux is not a company or entity that you can sue. Sure, Company A can attempt to sue IBM or any other company into the ground, but there will still be individual users that use the operating system.
Actually, I was just listening to the radio and the DJ was complaining about clippy, saying it kinda creeps him out the way clippy stares at him, blinking every so often. lol. I was tempted to call the station and tell him to try OpenOffice since it doesn't have clippy, but I don't have their number. Of course, there's always the version of Office that comes with Windows RG....:)
I've been using Trillian since 0.74 (currently a beta of 3.1). It's always worked good for me. Since it is a multi-protocol client, it also works good for Yahoo Messenger, MSN, IRC, and ICQ, all on the same buddy list. Plus it has 128-bit encryption , but only when talking to other trillian users. I've been trying to get some of my family/friends to switch to trillian from AIM, especially considering all the spyware AIM has, but they're too stuck in their ways:)
Agreed. Slashdot should extend the moderation system to articles instead of just posts. That way users could choose whether or not they want to see articles that have been modded redundant (dupes), trolls, interesting, or whatever. I think we would see far less complaining in the threads of some of these stories if this type of moderation were possible. Maybe some people like to read articles like this (that are dupes, flames, etc) but the ones that don't can browse the main page at a different threshold like they currently can with posts. Leave it up to the reader if he/she wants to see these articles.
Then again, whenever I open Windows Explorer on my Windows 2000 system, MS AntiSpyware pops up saying that it has blocked c:\winnt\system32\browseui.dll. It identifies this as a Microsoft Operating System Browser Extension (or something similar). It is identified as a Microsoft component, but is blocked because of potentially being spyware? Does anyone know what this is?
interesting... I am a CS graduate from an accredited university, with training in C++, Visual Basic, ADA 95, and computer security. I also have training in database development, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis in my work experience. Although I have sent out many resumes, and use several online job search sites, I have found very few opportunities. I don't think it's so much whether the candidate has a college education (although that is important to many employers) but also the area in which the candidate lives. Most IT companies are a bit of a commute. Of course, there's always relocation.
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Someone mod this up! I too am growing tired of hearing people claim that stage1 installs of Gentoo teach you so much more about linux. As the parent said, it's just two extra commands, and then you sit and wait.
While there is a packages CD available for the various architectures, you still need to compile the kernel, even if you use genkernel. But yes, besides the kernel, the rest can be either binary packages or extracting a tarball (the stageX and portage tarballs).
interesting. that explains it :)
Are you saying my g, h, i, and j drives correspond somehow to my 9-in-1 reader? Those drives are labeled as USB mass storage but there is physically nothing in those ports on the tower (same for the 9-in-1) so the drive letters shouldn't show up.
as far as the USB drive problem goes, I don't even have anything plugged into my USB ports except for a printer, and I have that icon in the systray where if I click it I can "Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drives(G:,H:,I:,J:). Why do these drives show up (in My Computer as well) when I don't even have anything plugged in?
Why yes, actually that's what I did. My wife and I had colors picked out for our rooms, siding, shingles, etc. before our land was even cleared. Aside from the paint, everything had to be selected so the house (modular) could be delivered when it was ready with the appropriate colors.
Why should I have to wait for the house to be built before deciding what color I want?
I couldn't agree with you more about the "Fisher-Price" look. That's why I use windowblinds. Right now I have my system looking a bit like MacOS using the MacOS X Tiger Brushed Aqua theme and a dock at the top of the screen :-)
Microsoft: Stop! Who would call tech support must answer me these questions three, 'ere the solution he find.
You: Ask me the questions, I am not afraid.
Microsoft: What is your name?
You: My name is Joe User.
Microsoft: What is your quest?
You: To use the new Windows 64 bit system.
Microsoft: What is your Product Key?
You: I don't know tha- Auuuuuuuggggghhh!!!
I just HAVE to comment on your sig. The Numa Numa Dance video that uses the song your quote came from just cracks me up!
I'm with you too. I have dual-boot XP/Gentoo. Only difference is I boot into XP when I need to use in-house applications for work that are built for Windows. Although we may be looking into porting them to Linux anyway. When I'm not working, it's Gentoo (or any linux) all the way.
Not to nit pick, but when installing from source like this, you wouldn't put the module into the kernel and recompile the kernel. The module was already compiled through the '.configure;make;make install'. If anything, put the module into the /etc/modules.autoload.d/kernel file so it autoloads during boot. No kernel recompile necessary :)
I'll have to agree with that. I have made several attempts to compile a kernel on Gentoo and Mandrake and have failed each time. On Gentoo I end up using genkernel because when I compile a custom kernel I am always getting kernel panics about attempting to kill init when I reboot. I've tried following different how-tos including the Gentoo handbook (where it tells you the options you NEED to have compiled in).
I've even started from a genkernel configuration and simply removed support for hardware I know I don't have. Maybe this isn't a problem specifically with the kernel setup, but it is not apparent to me (or probably most other somewhat-new users) what the problem is.
ah, the coveted First Post... you beat me to it, almighty Anonymous Coward :)
can't you then alias rm to execute the trash script? That way if you forget to use trash and use rm instead (or if another user does) your trash gets used anyway. :)
I do the same thing with "SEE ID". Actually, I don't even put my signature on it. I simply write "SEE ID" on the back of the credit card. If the signature is there too, the cashier might not actually ask for your ID. This way, they are more likely to do so and then they will have a photo ID (license) to compare.
As for the stores like walmart letting you swipe your own card, perhaps that is better. I've heard of some stores where the cashier might scan your card on one scanner, claim it didn't work right, and scan on a scanner just below it. If you're not paying attention, it may just look like the first swipe didn't read, and you'd get double charged. Of course once you get your statement, you can pick up on this, but some people don't pay attention.
Maybe someone should patent the use of BZ2 files to store and alter spreadsheets. I mean really, instead of Microsoft patenting the use of other peoples' technologies, they should stick to coming up with their own ideas.
That's at least a little more believable than guys in IT having girlfriends.
well either way, I agree with point 2. It seems Linux has withstood a "well funded/backed instance of that strategy, and people didn't stop moving to Linux..." Linux is still alive and well, even in the heat of all the lawsuits. If point 1 actually is true, and there do happen to be more lawsuits by big companies against Linux, I feel Linux has a fighting chance against them as well. In the end, Linux is not a company or entity that you can sue. Sure, Company A can attempt to sue IBM or any other company into the ground, but there will still be individual users that use the operating system.
Actually, I was just listening to the radio and the DJ was complaining about clippy, saying it kinda creeps him out the way clippy stares at him, blinking every so often. lol. I was tempted to call the station and tell him to try OpenOffice since it doesn't have clippy, but I don't have their number. Of course, there's always the version of Office that comes with Windows RG.... :)
either that or
:)
urpmi.update -a -c
urpmi --update --auto-select
or even
emerge sync
emerge -uD world
I've been using Trillian since 0.74 (currently a beta of 3.1). It's always worked good for me. Since it is a multi-protocol client, it also works good for Yahoo Messenger, MSN, IRC, and ICQ, all on the same buddy list. Plus it has 128-bit encryption , but only when talking to other trillian users. I've been trying to get some of my family/friends to switch to trillian from AIM, especially considering all the spyware AIM has, but they're too stuck in their ways :)
hmmm... I don't have any reconnecting problems with Trillian 3.x
Agreed. Slashdot should extend the moderation system to articles instead of just posts. That way users could choose whether or not they want to see articles that have been modded redundant (dupes), trolls, interesting, or whatever. I think we would see far less complaining in the threads of some of these stories if this type of moderation were possible. Maybe some people like to read articles like this (that are dupes, flames, etc) but the ones that don't can browse the main page at a different threshold like they currently can with posts. Leave it up to the reader if he/she wants to see these articles.
Then again, whenever I open Windows Explorer on my Windows 2000 system, MS AntiSpyware pops up saying that it has blocked c:\winnt\system32\browseui.dll. It identifies this as a Microsoft Operating System Browser Extension (or something similar). It is identified as a Microsoft component, but is blocked because of potentially being spyware? Does anyone know what this is?
interesting... I am a CS graduate from an accredited university, with training in C++, Visual Basic, ADA 95, and computer security. I also have training in database development, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis in my work experience. Although I have sent out many resumes, and use several online job search sites, I have found very few opportunities. I don't think it's so much whether the candidate has a college education (although that is important to many employers) but also the area in which the candidate lives. Most IT companies are a bit of a commute. Of course, there's always relocation.