I agree that this author should chill out for a moment; however, the sad part is that the average user will react the same way. "Special alert! Pointing out the obvious! - Users piss and moan when things don't go their way with minimal effort." They're not going to be able to tell you the sound card's manufacturer or their kernel version! Shit, 1/2 of them can't tell you what version of Windows they're running, they'll instead say something like: I think it's Microsoft 97... (No, that's your office version)
I know many people who "hate computers" for this same reason. They remain wilfully ignorant of the amazing tool at their fingertips and bitch when it breaks.
The salvation follows: The same random users who blow up their drivers, dl spyware, etc. are the ones who have problems with their sound cards, video resolution, can't print, broken cupholder,etc... Average users don't blame the OS if their sound card doesn't work - they're miffed because it doesn't work on whatever machine they bought at Wal-Mart, OfficeMax, or Best Buy. It will be a long time before that same average user starts swapping sound cards, and until then it remains the responsibility of their PC manufacturer to test the hardware. If you're going to install linux on older hardware, find a geek & make a new friend. Learn how to RTFM from someone who has already R'dTFM
This article belongs in the "Users need more education" circular file, instead of the "OS Wars" limelight.
The damn thing still won't fit into a Shuttle case... It'd be nice it they said something about noise. [H] is/.'ed too, I wonder what they have to say.
I've been a hardcord nVidia follower for years, but after last year I was left with a bad taste in my mouth. I'm glad to see another generation of video cards and I can't wait to see what ATI's got to offer - it's been a while since nVidia has had to play catch-up.
Yea! More horsepower for Doom ]|[ (only 2 more months!)
I read the comment that asked for a full screen and decided to provide the link that I used to dl the full screen version. Please reply to the person who asked for fullscreen versions and don't shoot the messenger.
None of that [BUFFERING....] [97%][BUFFERING...] crap!
Cons
You still have to listen to the registration notice [Fund Drive] twice a year, even after you've paid the annual support fee!:)
Friends look at you funny when every other sentance starts with "I heard on NPR that..."
Screw you ClearChannel, we don't need that poppy Britney, Timberlake, OMG WTF Celeb shit, or the 57 Minute Non-stop Commercial MegaMixes!! Get your spam off of my radio
Sorry for the rant, Car Talk rulez, keep it real Click & Clack!
Kudos to the OSVDB crew! I wish you much success on completing your vulnerability update/addition modules so that your moderators' inboxes can have some breathing room!
With Retina at $995 for 16 IP's, this additional gunpower for OSS will really keep the commercial vendors on their toes.
Maybe this will create a better turn-around time for M$'s "Security Initiative" too... Oh, wait, it's 4/2!
Relax folks, the workday is ending here in the CST and I don't need more articles to pass the time, tomorrow will be back to normal, no harm, no foul. Hell, I've even read more/. today than I usually do.
I like knowing that the crew here knows how to take a day off, unlike many of the rest of us.
Truth be told, I worked with someone named Ozark! (and when I asked him about the "bang", he said that it was actually on his birth cert). So, while it's not necessarily 1337, it is a name with extended characters. You'd think with kids named Starflower or River in the hippie days that Li5a and B4r7 shouldn't be too far behind.
Last note: I've started considering how a name will be abbreviated for emails - my friend "slitt@somedomain..." didn't appreciate his parents lack of foresight on that issue.
I can't wait for the "official stories", here are a few, from a secret MS-Word doc invisible ink:
/. effect expands as readers actually view articles
SCO group apologizes to Linus - "We've been insensitive clods"
Soviet Russia welcomes W2k3 as national OS
Funny how I was always on spring break when 4-1 came around!
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I know many people who "hate computers" for this same reason. They remain wilfully ignorant of the amazing tool at their fingertips and bitch when it breaks.
The salvation follows: The same random users who blow up their drivers, dl spyware, etc. are the ones who have problems with their sound cards, video resolution, can't print, broken cupholder,etc... Average users don't blame the OS if their sound card doesn't work - they're miffed because it doesn't work on whatever machine they bought at Wal-Mart, OfficeMax, or Best Buy. It will be a long time before that same average user starts swapping sound cards, and until then it remains the responsibility of their PC manufacturer to test the hardware. If you're going to install linux on older hardware, find a geek & make a new friend. Learn how to RTFM from someone who has already R'dTFM
This article belongs in the "Users need more education" circular file, instead of the "OS Wars" limelight.
I've been a hardcord nVidia follower for years, but after last year I was left with a bad taste in my mouth. I'm glad to see another generation of video cards and I can't wait to see what ATI's got to offer - it's been a while since nVidia has had to play catch-up.
Yea! More horsepower for Doom ]|[ (only 2 more months!)
I read the comment that asked for a full screen and decided to provide the link that I used to dl the full screen version. Please reply to the person who asked for fullscreen versions and don't shoot the messenger.
Availablecourtesy of Suprnova.org
I hope whoever found the exploit gets a patent for it!
Who needs xbox live subscriptions now, sucka!
Here's a
Are there any recommended tracker sites for files such as this? (non-copyright, one-off dl's)
Damn, of course the real linux chicks can't take the load ;)
Who's got a .torrent?
As I see it, those laws are greatly decreasing the chances of my PDA bursting into flames!!
Pros
The worst ad's are sponsorship recognition
You learn something new every day
You become more liberal every day
No spyware
Supported by most AM/FM radios
Better news coverage than Fox News
Less Hollywood gossip induced brain atrophy
None of that [BUFFERING....] [97%][BUFFERING...] crap!
Cons
You still have to listen to the registration notice [Fund Drive] twice a year, even after you've paid the annual support fee! :)
Friends look at you funny when every other sentance starts with "I heard on NPR that..."
Screw you ClearChannel, we don't need that poppy Britney, Timberlake, OMG WTF Celeb shit, or the 57 Minute Non-stop Commercial MegaMixes!! Get your spam off of my radio
Sorry for the rant, Car Talk rulez, keep it real Click & Clack!
I wish you much success on completing your vulnerability update/addition modules so that your moderators' inboxes can have some breathing room!
With Retina at $995 for 16 IP's, this additional gunpower for OSS will really keep the commercial vendors on their toes.
Maybe this will create a better turn-around time for M$'s "Security Initiative" too... Oh, wait, it's 4/2!
Relax folks, the workday is ending here in the CST and I don't need more articles to pass the time, tomorrow will be back to normal, no harm, no foul. Hell, I've even read more /. today than I usually do.
I like knowing that the crew here knows how to take a day off, unlike many of the rest of us.
Geez, this thing could run xpilot, or IF Quake, or... Quit bitching, have fun, it's 4/1!
Truth be told, I worked with someone named Ozark! (and when I asked him about the "bang", he said that it was actually on his birth cert). So, while it's not necessarily 1337, it is a name with extended characters. You'd think with kids named Starflower or River in the hippie days that Li5a and B4r7 shouldn't be too far behind.
Last note: I've started considering how a name will be abbreviated for emails - my friend "slitt@somedomain..." didn't appreciate his parents lack of foresight on that issue.
I guess Bill Gates was right after all!
Funny how I was always on spring break when 4-1 came around!
With all of the privacy baggage aside, imagine providing a browser history to your counselor to see how effective a particular treatment might be.