What Sun probably did not do, was triple license for compatibility, as Mozilla did (you can use alternative licenses of GPL or LGPL if you choose). This makes the work much less useful to outsiders who are not part of the Sun mainstream.
OpenOffice is just way too bloated, and the licensing issues are a real hassle (especially since I run FreeBSD -- just installing Java on FreeBSD is a hassle due to licensing issues).
Are you trolling, or just ignorant?
OpenOffice.org is LGPL licensed. LGPL is GPL compatible. It only requires java for a small number of functions (I've never used any of them).
Stop spreading FUD please, we're already fighting MS hard enough.
One of the #1 goals in OpenOffice.org 2.0 was to increase speed.
Yes, we are a bit slow at times, but you also have to remember that we don't use OS hooks to help it load quicker. MSO, AbiWord, etc, all have integrated hooks to help it load faster (libs are already loaded).
Try a developer snapshot of OOo 2.0, and then decide.
Anyone who's installed Debian Sarge should realize that now Debian has the BEST tui in open source software. It was easy to use, gave me customizable options.
No WAY would I give up the power of the new debian-installer to get the feel of anaconda.
I'm a republican (just letting you know:-p)... but I like Easley (not as much as Ballantine, but that's another story)...
Grandparents' post shows a big problem: People don't care about local/state politics anymore. Let me tell you what: Ag Commissioner will MOST LIKELY affect NC residents moreso than who is Sec. of State, or Sec. of Defense, Sec of Education, et cetera.
For those who don't remember, our previous (elected) Ag commissioner, Meg Scott Phipps, is now is the Federal Pen for doing some bad things. Ag Commissisoner does a lot of stuff in North Carolina, and if the republicans win it, it'd be a big upset.
Reasonable enough. But I'm saying that in North Carolina -- the part of NC I live in, at least -- there are quite a few people whose primary source of income is farming.
In fact, my brother-in-law is a beef farmer and grass farmer (he grows fescue/bermuda grass sod).
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Since when is wardriving illegal?
*cynical*
A live CD with Gnome? That doesn't suck? This must be a myth.
*/cynical*
I belittle the idea that we'll have "5 foot, all white meat chick-monsters".
I think that the genome in general is so confusing and complicated that we only *think* we have it mapped.
In 1k years, people will be laughing at the ignorance of today's genetic scientists.
FP
What Sun probably did not do, was triple license for compatibility, as Mozilla did (you can use alternative licenses of GPL or LGPL if you choose). This makes the work much less useful to outsiders who are not part of the Sun mainstream.
OpenOffice.org is Dual SISSL/LGPL.
I wouldn't doubt solaris being the same.
OpenOffice is just way too bloated, and the licensing issues are a real hassle (especially since I run FreeBSD -- just installing Java on FreeBSD is a hassle due to licensing issues).
Are you trolling, or just ignorant?
OpenOffice.org is LGPL licensed. LGPL is GPL compatible. It only requires java for a small number of functions (I've never used any of them).
Stop spreading FUD please, we're already fighting MS hard enough.
One of the #1 goals in OpenOffice.org 2.0 was to increase speed.
Yes, we are a bit slow at times, but you also have to remember that we don't use OS hooks to help it load quicker. MSO, AbiWord, etc, all have integrated hooks to help it load faster (libs are already loaded).
Try a developer snapshot of OOo 2.0, and then decide.
You might wanna post details to dev@marketing.openoffice.org and/or cdrom@distribution.openoffice.org.
We need you to GIVE OUT CDs to friends.
We need you to DONATE MONEY (paypal button on openoffice.org).
We need you to BE VOCAL in your support of OpenOffice.org.
We need you to say "THANK YOU" to Sun Microsystems for donating all the code and their continual support of OpenOffice.org.
And a few friendly reminders. Open Office(tm) != OpenOffice.org.
And to kill the license trolls, we are LGPL.
(and I may get FP!)
Jason Faulkner
OOo RegiCon North America Webmaster
If I remember correctly, their porno was no good anyway.
Geeks, boycott Perfect 10! They'll run out of money!
Anyone who's installed Debian Sarge should realize that now Debian has the BEST tui in open source software. It was easy to use, gave me customizable options.
No WAY would I give up the power of the new debian-installer to get the feel of anaconda.
Share some of the misconceptions which your relative brought to lite.
You mean women DON'T like having watermelons shoved up the... well, nevermind
That the chick pictured in TFA doesn't have a big butt?
(disclaimer: she's still cute, but that's funny)
:) Just letting you know, I didn't click it, but if it smells like a troll, it probably it.
I'm a republican (just letting you know :-p) ... but I like Easley (not as much as Ballantine, but that's another story)...
Grandparents' post shows a big problem: People don't care about local/state politics anymore. Let me tell you what: Ag Commissioner will MOST LIKELY affect NC residents moreso than who is Sec. of State, or Sec. of Defense, Sec of Education, et cetera.
For those who don't remember, our previous (elected) Ag commissioner, Meg Scott Phipps, is now is the Federal Pen for doing some bad things. Ag Commissisoner does a lot of stuff in North Carolina, and if the republicans win it, it'd be a big upset.
I'll gladly vote again.
Get that and more at
http://www.oldos.org/files/win95dl.php
(as has already been posted earlier)
...When we've already done it for you!
;)
http://www.oldos.org/files/win95dl.php
A friendly message from the admin of the best old computing site around
(obligitory )
Ah... :) No lameness here (filter buster)
If you're paying $250 for windows, you're the sucker, buddy.
The source leak probably delayed it a little bit, but most likely it was just a scapegoat ... they didn't have it done, they took their time.
However, I'd RATHER a game company be a year late than put out a game that blows.
http://forum.oldos.org/viewtopic.php?t=2318
Apparently someone he knew saw them on the shelf and called him, he bought it, the registration wouldn't work, and he got that email.
Yet another reason to hate activation.
That means the law overrides STATE consitiutions and STATE laws ... pretty well standard practice.
Lets end the assault-moderation ban. Everyone get out your -1 Flamebait and -1 Troll ammo and load it into your UZImodder.
Reasonable enough. But I'm saying that in North Carolina -- the part of NC I live in, at least -- there are quite a few people whose primary source of income is farming.
In fact, my brother-in-law is a beef farmer and grass farmer (he grows fescue/bermuda grass sod).