Although I agree with your sentiment, your use of "linux" is not surprising on Slashdot. However, the US SMB's need an accounting application that is not kernel or platform specific. A good FOSS/GNU accounting application is what's really needed.
CDE is still standard on Solaris (you can choose between CDE and GNOME at install time), which runs on SPARC and x86 systems.
True, but CDE is no longer supported on OpenSolaris; which is a much better choice for desktop user than Solaris 10. The upcoming OpenSolaris 2008.11 version, and update to OpenSolaris 2008.05 has many more improvements that make it a viable alternative to GNU/Linux on the desktop or laptop.
Either you've never used ZFS or have only used it in very limited use-cases. ZFS really is IMPRESSIVE.
Is ZFS best for every workload or task? No. But ZFS really does provide outstanding features and performance in a wide array of uses.
For example, the near-zero cost of snapshots alone is damn near worth the change, let alone the check summing. MANY more features exists but I'll keep this comment short.
Newegg's site has worked with any browser and OS I've tried, as long as I remember to allow the NoScript Firefox plugin to allow Newegg's site JavaScript.
Huh? I refuse to break common semantics because of American military jargon. A soldier is someone serving in AN army, not THE army, to the rest of the world. Whatever we term them per specific branch doesn't change the fact that they all are soldiers.
Its like the PC newspeak thing ("personhole covers", etc...), except for the military.
Apparently you forgot to lookup WTF Army means, otherwise you'd know that a Marine IS NOT a soldier!!!
To throw you a bone, since I'm sure you're still lost: Did you see the key word "land" as pertaining to the Army?
Anyone know if Dell gives you a real Ubuntu installation, or do they load up the desktop with a bunch of ad programs? It's a fork of Ubuntu called "Adbuntu"
This might work for a corporate environment. But how will PC users in home environments know what to put on a whitelist and what not to put on a whitelist? OpenDNS has already done this, and it's super easy, even for the typical home user.
I'm a smart software developer, so I'm pretty sure my computer is not affected (secured hardware firewall, etc). But how can I be sure?
I don't necessarily trust that a clean-virus scan means a whole lot.
What's the best way to make this determination? Do you shutdown your computer by pressing "start"? If so, odds are good you're at risk.
I don't only hear a very audible hum if the Mac is loaded, I can also hear myself move the mouse along the screen and that is why I want a better sound card. Hackeron, sounds like you need better shielded cables on all of your audio gear as I've never had that problem w/ analog on my MacPro. Perhaps something as easy as segregating your cables don't overly one-another (as much as possible) is all that's needed.
+1 on the optical out!
You missed the point, this idea was introduced at the "2004 Windows Hardware Engineering Conference".
Perhaps Microsoft will use this memory space to load such advanced technologies as anti-virus, anti-spyware, defrag, or other useful novel ideas...at least to the Windows-world?
Basically what this boils down to is if you have dumb software, you need smart hardware.
I'd say Microsoft damn near invented the concept of pay-as-you-go computing since anyone running one of their systems has constantly been paying for it...is so many ways.
True, PGP Co. has a product for the Windows "clueless." But doesn't better protection start by asking yourself if the "clueless" should actually be handling or otherwise be responsible for this type of data?
"GNU bashing"? Hardly, you've misunderstood. I'll be the first to say that GNU is the glue that most FOSS uses to actually get any work done. My point was only that the central control and design of FreeBSD and GNU together versus the tacking on of GNU plus a Linux kernel as often apparent on some distro-of-the-week.
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IMO: it does not have to be free, just reasonably priced.
Agreed, especially since decent support will be needed for those less financially or tech savvy.
Although I agree with your sentiment, your use of "linux" is not surprising on Slashdot. However, the US SMB's need an accounting application that is not kernel or platform specific. A good FOSS/GNU accounting application is what's really needed.
CDE is still standard on Solaris (you can choose between CDE and GNOME at install time), which runs on SPARC and x86 systems.
True, but CDE is no longer supported on OpenSolaris; which is a much better choice for desktop user than Solaris 10. The upcoming OpenSolaris 2008.11 version, and update to OpenSolaris 2008.05 has many more improvements that make it a viable alternative to GNU/Linux on the desktop or laptop.
Honestly? I've had problems with both ASRock and ASUS motherboards, generally to do with BIOS problems - all on Windows XP and Vista.
Sounds like you've already identified the cause of your problem as "Windows XP and Vista", not Asus!
All you need is R
ZFS is really not that impressive.
Either you've never used ZFS or have only used it in very limited use-cases. ZFS really is IMPRESSIVE.
Is ZFS best for every workload or task? No. But ZFS really does provide outstanding features and performance in a wide array of uses.
For example, the near-zero cost of snapshots alone is damn near worth the change, let alone the check summing. MANY more features exists but I'll keep this comment short.
Newegg's site has worked with any browser and OS I've tried, as long as I remember to allow the NoScript Firefox plugin to allow Newegg's site JavaScript.
Bad luck? I've never had a problem with WD, I swear by 'em.
Odd, every WD drive I've ever had I swear at 'em.
Every /.'er must see page 82 of the presentation for the "WarCart"!
That's some funny stuff.
Huh? I refuse to break common semantics because of American military jargon. A soldier is someone serving in AN army, not THE army, to the rest of the world. Whatever we term them per specific branch doesn't change the fact that they all are soldiers.
Its like the PC newspeak thing ("personhole covers", etc...), except for the military.
Apparently you forgot to lookup WTF Army means, otherwise you'd know that a Marine IS NOT a soldier!!!To throw you a bone, since I'm sure you're still lost: Did you see the key word "land" as pertaining to the Army?
Semper Fi.
OpenDNS has already done this, and it's super easy, even for the typical home user.
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No, KDE doesn't beg that "Linux" gets another look. KDE is a X window manager, suitable for Solaris, BSD's, or even that GNU/Linux system.
There's a lot more to free operating systems than GNU/Linux!
And in this case, the credit should goto the KDE developers, not Linux-only developers.
So when do they arm it with Hellfire missles?
Perhaps they should just buy a few Predators and get on with it?
Perhaps, but I think [and agree with] the OP that it would be nice to have Solaris x86 host support in VMware's free versions as well.
"Does this matter when you have a smart OS?"
You missed the point, this idea was introduced at the "2004 Windows Hardware Engineering Conference".
Perhaps Microsoft will use this memory space to load such advanced technologies as anti-virus, anti-spyware, defrag, or other useful novel ideas...at least to the Windows-world?
Basically what this boils down to is if you have dumb software, you need smart hardware.
In Soviet Russia, Lawyers sue You!
I'd say Microsoft damn near invented the concept of pay-as-you-go computing since anyone running one of their systems has constantly been paying for it...is so many ways.
'in a stunning new black enclosure.' ... "...for an extra US$200. I can't help but think that most people will go with the white model."
Great. Now how soon until the ACLU hears about this?
True, PGP Co. has a product for the Windows "clueless." But doesn't better protection start by asking yourself if the "clueless" should actually be handling or otherwise be responsible for this type of data?
Just in time for Wal-Mart's patent claim on the smiley face.
I bet the first entry will be made by Forrest Gump.
"GNU bashing"? Hardly, you've misunderstood. I'll be the first to say that GNU is the glue that most FOSS uses to actually get any work done. My point was only that the central control and design of FreeBSD and GNU together versus the tacking on of GNU plus a Linux kernel as often apparent on some distro-of-the-week.