Or you can just order the service packs on CD for free from MS. I got mine in like three days. I had already installed SP2 RTM, but i wanted the disc so I could help my broadband-impaired friends and family.
Then, they shove a bunch of applications down your throught you don't need; Do I want messanger integrated into my OS? Do I want IE integrated into my OS? Do I want a help system integreated into my OS? No, I don't, and nor do most users.
This arguement *really* ticks me off. You wanna talk about bundling? Look at how many CDs come with the average distro of Linux! I mean, how many freaking office suites, text editors, web browsers, and POS games from the 1980s do I need bundled with my OS? Windows coming with IE, Windows Messenger, and WordPad is a heck of a lot less "shoved applications" than any distro that uses KDE and all the KrapApps that come with it. I really don't have anything against KDE, except for the way they name every K--- it's really annoying. But the point is, they bundle or intergrate a freakload more apps with their GUI than Windows ever tried to. So lay off.
It was a *Student Project* - that's the story here. Not some new technology, not some MS Rulz or MS Sux story. The story was that a bunch of college kids built a self-flying plane using less processing power than most hand-held computers, and some cell phones today. That's the story. It's pretty darn good, for anybody, to be able to do that. And the fact it was a *SCHOOL PROJECT* makes it even more interesting....
Huh... I thought Linux was more secure than Windows. I thought this kind of thing was impossible with the OS of the Geek Gods... I thought Linux and Solaris and Unix were impervious to attack.
Well, isn't that what all/. ppl preach?
Face it. No OS, no Software, no hardware, NOTHING made by humans will ever be perfect. All software sucks. Some just sucks less. And this proves that *n*x may suck less when it comes to security, but it does still suck. It's an old argument, but it's still true. 95% of the reason that *n*x is so "secure" is because hackers have ignored it and gone after the big score with Windows.
Now that day is over. Hackers are getting bored with all Windows, not just 95, and they are moving on to fresh ground.
Although, it's not as much of a challenge, since they can download and read the code. lol.
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Or you can just order the service packs on CD for free from MS. I got mine in like three days. I had already installed SP2 RTM, but i wanted the disc so I could help my broadband-impaired friends and family.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updat es/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
Or in case line breaks mess that up:
http://tinyurl.com/6g675
Enjoy!
Then, they shove a bunch of applications down your throught you don't need; Do I want messanger integrated into my OS? Do I want IE integrated into my OS? Do I want a help system integreated into my OS? No, I don't, and nor do most users.
This arguement *really* ticks me off. You wanna talk about bundling? Look at how many CDs come with the average distro of Linux! I mean, how many freaking office suites, text editors, web browsers, and POS games from the 1980s do I need bundled with my OS? Windows coming with IE, Windows Messenger, and WordPad is a heck of a lot less "shoved applications" than any distro that uses KDE and all the KrapApps that come with it. I really don't have anything against KDE, except for the way they name every K--- it's really annoying. But the point is, they bundle or intergrate a freakload more apps with their GUI than Windows ever tried to. So lay off.
It was a *Student Project* - that's the story here. Not some new technology, not some MS Rulz or MS Sux story. The story was that a bunch of college kids built a self-flying plane using less processing power than most hand-held computers, and some cell phones today. That's the story. It's pretty darn good, for anybody, to be able to do that. And the fact it was a *SCHOOL PROJECT* makes it even more interesting....
Here's a Screenshot of Mac-On-Linux which allows users of PPC enabled Linux Distros Yellow Dog Linux to run Mac OS on their computers. This ss shows a PPC Linux user with Mac OS open and Virtual PC running on it, and DOS running on Windows. Just add a few emus and you're all set.
Well, isn't that what all /. ppl preach?
Face it. No OS, no Software, no hardware, NOTHING made by humans will ever be perfect. All software sucks. Some just sucks less. And this proves that *n*x may suck less when it comes to security, but it does still suck. It's an old argument, but it's still true. 95% of the reason that *n*x is so "secure" is because hackers have ignored it and gone after the big score with Windows.
Now that day is over. Hackers are getting bored with all Windows, not just 95, and they are moving on to fresh ground.
Although, it's not as much of a challenge, since they can download and read the code. lol.