Wow. I was about to post the EXACT same thing./dev/ida even.
You're right though, there are some places where grub simply cannot be used, and lilo can, just due to design. Grub (the current version), if you have anything more than a SATA drive or a well supported SCSI array, won't work. It's far too dynamic. Because lilo is physically installed, and static, it can survive in a great number of places where grub can't. It's just how the code is written. Grub's problem is that if grub itself can't find the device, even if linux can, it doesn't exist. This is why the grub "PXE boot" mode actually really sucks hard - it MUST be built TO the NIC in question, no exceptions. Sure, you've got this sexy config file and you don't need to re-run it after changes, but lilo really takes the cake in some of the specalized cases.
I'm just glad that I took the time to learn them both, and syslinux.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but that was used for back in the day when you could just write the kernel to a floppy just like that, and boot from the floppy.
I also believe that's been disabled now, even though it claims to be a boot sector.
If there's one thing I'd love to know, it's the raw equations behind your stats. +5 spi is going to raise your mana/HP regen by how much respectively? How does it change per level?
How hard is a weapon going to hit, what are the chances that it'll be resisted, etc? I'd love to know the actual chances and actual numbers behind, well, everything.
And then failed all at the same time!;) (As far as exposing yourself as a windows junkie, that is)
ipconfig/flushdns flushes the DNS cache without borking DNS resolution (even for how little time it takes to restart). Plus, I'm rather sure that even a guest user can do so, quite unlike stopping a service.
If you're using XP with the fast user switching, ctrl+alt+del still brings up the task manager. In order to get the (actually useful) ctrl+alt+del panel (with an option for task manager), you have to disable fast user switching.
Here's the thing. Comcast (shut up about what the ToS says, really) allows you to do that.
When they started to crack down on spam, they didn't just kill off:25. They watched the traffic for huge amounts of e-mail, scanned the e-mails, and then cut off the spammers.
They could have shut off:25 in the blink of an eye, but instead they invested actual money into fixing the problem without pissing off their competent user base. I would know, I'm part of that user base. Additionally, I have some friends working Comcast tech support, and they can likewise vouch for what I've said.
Effectively. The prior head programmer up and left, and then several others followed. They went from a free, small company to a part of a corporate entity, which slowly sapped their free will. It's been so long now that I even forget the name of the head programmer, but if you can find his resignation notice, it states all of the above and then some, in much greater detail.
8-bit PNG images are supported, including transparency.
Read: one level of transparency. Another word for 8-bit PNG: GIF in a new format.
There's a few small advantages to using a 8-bit PNG isntead of a GIF, but they are essentially the same. IE also has no problem with them, unlike their 24-bit older brother that supports full transparency (unless you do that nasty Active X hack).
Person A posts to/., manages first post
Person B mods Person A's post +1 Insightful
Person C through E mod the post +1 Insightful
Person A edits comment to a nice GNAA.
Persons F through whatever mod Person A's post to -1 Troll.
Person A then reverts post back to original +5 Insightful post.
Oh wait, we just SCREWED OVER THE ENTIRE MODERATION AND META-MODERATION SYSTEM.
Actually, I'm one of those who CAN tell a difference.
Usually.
It's one of those thing you don't really notice, but here's how I noticed, and in a big way: 2 xboxes, one connected via HDTV cables, another via the standard composite, using a picture in picture, and splitting it down the center of the screen.
Everyone there (all 8 player) were amazed: the one on the left (HDTV cables connected) looked quite a bit better than the composite cables. Was the resolution better? No, but the colors really, really stood out.
I'd encourage you to give this a try yourself with a TV big enough to support something like that. See how it turns out.
Oh, right, there are actually some legit uses of javascript. There's a plugin that lets you whitelist/blacklist sites to use JS on... can't find it now, as it refuses to install as a normal user under linuz moz, but I know it's out there...
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Wow. I was about to post the EXACT same thing. /dev/ida even.
You're right though, there are some places where grub simply cannot be used, and lilo can, just due to design. Grub (the current version), if you have anything more than a SATA drive or a well supported SCSI array, won't work. It's far too dynamic. Because lilo is physically installed, and static, it can survive in a great number of places where grub can't. It's just how the code is written. Grub's problem is that if grub itself can't find the device, even if linux can, it doesn't exist. This is why the grub "PXE boot" mode actually really sucks hard - it MUST be built TO the NIC in question, no exceptions. Sure, you've got this sexy config file and you don't need to re-run it after changes, but lilo really takes the cake in some of the specalized cases.
I'm just glad that I took the time to learn them both, and syslinux.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but that was used for back in the day when you could just write the kernel to a floppy just like that, and boot from the floppy.
I also believe that's been disabled now, even though it claims to be a boot sector.
If there's one thing I'd love to know, it's the raw equations behind your stats. +5 spi is going to raise your mana/HP regen by how much respectively? How does it change per level?
How hard is a weapon going to hit, what are the chances that it'll be resisted, etc? I'd love to know the actual chances and actual numbers behind, well, everything.
What we need to happen is have something like blaster come along, that spreads for three days and THEN formats the hard drive.
Good spam relay? Zombie? No, but it just might get some people to clue in and patch/etc.
It's true, I do ;)
"The blind leading the blind, am i rite?"
Seeing as that's not really a ritualistic custom or act, no, it's not a rite.
I do believe, however, that you were looking for the word "right"...
(UID numbers really shouldn't be used to determine, well, anything...)
Repeat after me: Java is not Javascript, Javasctipt is not Java.
Most of them are not. udevd is.
And then failed all at the same time! ;) (As far as exposing yourself as a windows junkie, that is)
/flushdns flushes the DNS cache without borking DNS resolution (even for how little time it takes to restart). Plus, I'm rather sure that even a guest user can do so, quite unlike stopping a service.
ipconfig
A few notes as to usage:
If you're using XP with the fast user switching, ctrl+alt+del still brings up the task manager. In order to get the (actually useful) ctrl+alt+del panel (with an option for task manager), you have to disable fast user switching.
Heh. Regional issues do exist, for sure. The thing is, I just don't happen to have any.
I'm a happy customer.
Here's the thing. Comcast (shut up about what the ToS says, really) allows you to do that.
:25. They watched the traffic for huge amounts of e-mail, scanned the e-mails, and then cut off the spammers.
:25 in the blink of an eye, but instead they invested actual money into fixing the problem without pissing off their competent user base. I would know, I'm part of that user base. Additionally, I have some friends working Comcast tech support, and they can likewise vouch for what I've said.
When they started to crack down on spam, they didn't just kill off
They could have shut off
Close but not quite.
This disables the program, it doesn't prevent the required install.
Way to be a clueless troll.
Go outside, look up in the sky. See that big yellow thing? It's called the sun. That's how far the joke went over your head.
I browse with images off and in full-screen mode though. I can't see either :(
Effectively. The prior head programmer up and left, and then several others followed. They went from a free, small company to a part of a corporate entity, which slowly sapped their free will. It's been so long now that I even forget the name of the head programmer, but if you can find his resignation notice, it states all of the above and then some, in much greater detail.
I can honestly say, with my bit of twisted humor: that is quite possibly the most awesome thing I've seen in a LONG time.
8-bit PNG images are supported, including transparency.
Read: one level of transparency. Another word for 8-bit PNG: GIF in a new format.
There's a few small advantages to using a 8-bit PNG isntead of a GIF, but they are essentially the same. IE also has no problem with them, unlike their 24-bit older brother that supports full transparency (unless you do that nasty Active X hack).
I read that, and one phrase came to mind.
"Good game."
Lemme paint you a picture.
/., manages first post
Person A posts to
Person B mods Person A's post +1 Insightful
Person C through E mod the post +1 Insightful
Person A edits comment to a nice GNAA.
Persons F through whatever mod Person A's post to -1 Troll.
Person A then reverts post back to original +5 Insightful post.
Oh wait, we just SCREWED OVER THE ENTIRE MODERATION AND META-MODERATION SYSTEM.
Hardly, the Opera rep just can't read.
Nothing against Opera, it's just that the article you linked highlights a stupid mistake. Not too much else.
No no, I'm okay with this.
:)
Just as long as they give me their "old" computer.
I'm quite sure that if you ask BYU they'll tell you that mormons are not related to the catholic church.
Actually, I'm one of those who CAN tell a difference.
Usually.
It's one of those thing you don't really notice, but here's how I noticed, and in a big way: 2 xboxes, one connected via HDTV cables, another via the standard composite, using a picture in picture, and splitting it down the center of the screen.
Everyone there (all 8 player) were amazed: the one on the left (HDTV cables connected) looked quite a bit better than the composite cables. Was the resolution better? No, but the colors really, really stood out.
I'd encourage you to give this a try yourself with a TV big enough to support something like that. See how it turns out.
Disable javascript. Yeah, it's that simple.
Oh, right, there are actually some legit uses of javascript. There's a plugin that lets you whitelist/blacklist sites to use JS on... can't find it now, as it refuses to install as a normal user under linuz moz, but I know it's out there...