In reality the GPL has only a few SERIOUS packages to its name. Just as many serious packages use different licences.
BIND named: BSD License
Apache httpd: Apache License
Firefox: Mozilla Public License
To name a few. Open Source can't survive in a vacuum. GPL has got to learn to dance with the proprietary devil if it wants to live.
Make it work boys!
I'm studying business and IT at QUT (Brisbane, Australia). The staff there have the technology to "podcast" lectures if they wish. It's done on a unit by unit basis. Mostly my IT lectures do it. It doesn't have the drastic impact that some might think. Students who don't attend lectures won't change their behaviour as a result of podcasting. The lectures slides are released also as the course progresses so this is just "another medium" for communicating the information. Yes, some students cram before the exam but that is their call. University is not primary school - it's for big kids!
I totally agree. Linux will desktop distros will eventually disappear if they don't find away to stay connected with what the large majority of computer users care about. They care about using the software and devices that they want, and they are more than willing to "pay" for the priviledge. Why, because they don't give a toss about software ideology!
Mac OS X has won much sympathy from Windows users since it moved to a BSD core. Tragically at the current pace the average computer user will never get such a chance with Linux as fades into Minix like obscurity.
Transferbangle... what the... toilet swirling the wrong way?! Who wrote this piece, Dr Seuss or was it his magical red-neck fairies? Could you possibly squeeze in any more eroneus information. Happy gnu-year to all ewe felloo dotslashers!:P
Sure telnet is... but... in the world of real-life linux administration I find myself using telnet WITHIN an SSH session. I'm accessing servers that are anywhere from 5 minutes drive to 48 hours flight away from me. Without SSH, all the most basic tools in Linux Administration are uselessly insecure. I couldn't administrate without it. Besides since when does a serious Linux admin spend all day test TCP port 25? I have web servers, raid arrays, imap servers and DNS to look after. All of which I access through an SSH session.
Yeah, I personally find increased driver support a real problem;P. The last thing I'd want is to NOT have to go scouring the net for some obscure driver.
If he wants an OS for which you can't optimise the kernel in anyway try microsoft.com. I hear there are a couple there.;)
Gee, it must be a pretty BIG '... handful of religous fundamentalists...' for IMAX to cancel the films.
I wonder if the NY times editor is as 'open minded' as some of our slashdot readers.;)
I agree, KDE is fine but it's incredibly busy - there are menu options everywhere.
Although I don't like everything about GNOME 2.8 it's definitely a more commercial feeling interface than KDE. KDE is good for those who like to tinker.
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In reality the GPL has only a few SERIOUS packages to its name. Just as many serious packages use different licences. BIND named: BSD License Apache httpd: Apache License Firefox: Mozilla Public License To name a few. Open Source can't survive in a vacuum. GPL has got to learn to dance with the proprietary devil if it wants to live. Make it work boys!
I'm studying business and IT at QUT (Brisbane, Australia). The staff there have the technology to "podcast" lectures if they wish. It's done on a unit by unit basis. Mostly my IT lectures do it. It doesn't have the drastic impact that some might think. Students who don't attend lectures won't change their behaviour as a result of podcasting. The lectures slides are released also as the course progresses so this is just "another medium" for communicating the information. Yes, some students cram before the exam but that is their call. University is not primary school - it's for big kids!
Why? Why? Microsoft must be shaking in their boots. What's next: OpenPunchCard 1.0?!
I totally agree. Linux will desktop distros will eventually disappear if they don't find away to stay connected with what the large majority of computer users care about. They care about using the software and devices that they want, and they are more than willing to "pay" for the priviledge. Why, because they don't give a toss about software ideology!
Mac OS X has won much sympathy from Windows users since it moved to a BSD core. Tragically at the current pace the average computer user will never get such a chance with Linux as fades into Minix like obscurity.
Over and out: realist linux admin.
You're not supposed to admit that kind of thing...
I think the new design brings slashdot forward into at least the 90's, maybe even 2000's. Good work to the designer! It looks great! A welcome update.
Will life ever go on without serifs?
Yeah, I'm hardly holding my breath to see improved IMAP support! :-P
Transferbangle ... what the ... toilet swirling the wrong way?! Who wrote this piece, Dr Seuss or was it his magical red-neck fairies? Could you possibly squeeze in any more eroneus information. Happy gnu-year to all ewe felloo dotslashers! :P
Why do I get the feeling that half the people in this discussion are just hobbyists? ;)
Sure telnet is ... but ... in the world of real-life linux administration I find myself using telnet WITHIN an SSH session. I'm accessing servers that are anywhere from 5 minutes drive to 48 hours flight away from me. Without SSH, all the most basic tools in Linux Administration are uselessly insecure. I couldn't administrate without it. Besides since when does a serious Linux admin spend all day test TCP port 25? I have web servers, raid arrays, imap servers and DNS to look after. All of which I access through an SSH session.
What's telnet? :P
So does this mean it's now worth changing over from notepad?
:P
Within universities wikipedia is somewhat of a joke. But the concept of a freely available web encyclopedia is definitely valid.
I'd like to see a 'peer-reviewed' wikipedia appear that students can use for study.
How embarrassing for CA.
;P. The last thing I'd want is to NOT have to go scouring the net for some obscure driver.
;)
Yeah, I personally find increased driver support a real problem
If he wants an OS for which you can't optimise the kernel in anyway try microsoft.com. I hear there are a couple there.
Interesting.
... seems that the only certain source of influence in this particular case is the newspaper and its prevailing views.
You may recall that the speculations about 'religious' pressure groups came from the reporting newspaper.
Money, power
Gee, it must be a pretty BIG '... handful of religous fundamentalists ...' for IMAX to cancel the films.
I wonder if the NY times editor is as 'open minded' as some of our slashdot readers. ;)
I agree, KDE is fine but it's incredibly busy - there are menu options everywhere. Although I don't like everything about GNOME 2.8 it's definitely a more commercial feeling interface than KDE. KDE is good for those who like to tinker.