Is a window manager a kind of operating system? I would say that one of the main purposes of a window manager is to 'provide an environment in which a user can execute programs in a convenient and effective manner'.
Fancy packaging or not, could any one sell just an operating system by this definition. As far as I know, it is very hard to get (or use) an operating system without 'fancy packaging'.
Does this make Lilo an operating system in its own right? Maybe just part of Lilo is an operating system and another part of it is a application (the menu displaying stuff).
Does it matter if Lilo falls in the definition of an operating system?
I would argue that only a small part of Windows is an operating system. More or less just the bit of code the boot loader loads and which:
Manages hardware
Allocates memory
Looks after secutity
etc...
But as well as this operating system part, Windows consists of a lot more, for instance the GUI, the apps, the drivers that are not installed, the help files....
Much as I like Wolfenstein, what does an update mean? What's the difference between an upadated Wolf and Quake (assuming 'updated' means new graphics). The plot of Wolf was not its stongest point. Is this just Quake with a different feel and a higher spec on the side of the box?
I think this is to be expected as software becomes more intelligent. In many ways this is quite a useful function, a site tailored to my needs is better than a general purpose site. The only request I make is that sites make it clear what data is collected, who the data is seen by and how it is used. How dose this fit in with the various laws (for example if I use the site from the UK does the site need to be registered under the Data Protection Act)?
I seem to remember the GIF format allows for uncompressed GIFs (from reading about the IJG support for GIF in their JPEG software). Is there any reason for these to be covered by any patents/ copyrights/ trademarks. Maybe this could prove the solution to the animated GIF/ banner ads/ transparency/ browser support type problems. I think most people could cope with the small amount of extra bandwidth these would need. On the other hand, it might be nice to get away from GIF for once and for all.
Maybe its time for the 256 byte operating competition - or is this taking the idea of micro-kernels a bit too far! I would be surprised if any of the current operating systems could even fit one part of a micro-kernel in to the 32 kb of my BBC Micro computer (still my favourite computer). What could an IBM-compatible PC [usefully] do in 256 bytes... (it would take a very efficient character set to get this message into under 256 bytes!)
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Is a window manager a kind of operating system? I would say that one of the main purposes of a window manager is to 'provide an environment in which a user can execute programs in a convenient and effective manner'.
Fancy packaging or not, could any one sell just an operating system by this definition. As far as I know, it is very hard to get (or use) an operating system without 'fancy packaging'.
Does this make Lilo an operating system in its own right? Maybe just part of Lilo is an operating system and another part of it is a application (the menu displaying stuff).
Does it matter if Lilo falls in the definition of an operating system?
Manages hardware
Allocates memory
Looks after secutity
etc...
But as well as this operating system part, Windows consists of a lot more, for instance the GUI, the apps, the drivers that are not installed, the help files....
What is the legal side of this like?
Is it legal to use this kind of equipment, and if so, what is it legal to read?
Much as I like Wolfenstein, what does an update mean? What's the difference between an upadated Wolf and Quake (assuming 'updated' means new graphics). The plot of Wolf was not its stongest point. Is this just Quake with a different feel and a higher spec on the side of the box?
I think this is to be expected as software becomes more intelligent. In many ways this is quite a useful function, a site tailored to my needs is better than a general purpose site. The only request I make is that sites make it clear what data is collected, who the data is seen by and how it is used. How dose this fit in with the various laws (for example if I use the site from the UK does the site need to be registered under the Data Protection Act)?
I seem to remember the GIF format allows for uncompressed GIFs (from reading about the IJG support for GIF in their JPEG software). Is there any reason for these to be covered by any patents/ copyrights/ trademarks. Maybe this could prove the solution to the animated GIF/ banner ads/ transparency/ browser support type problems. I think most people could cope with the small amount of extra bandwidth these would need. On the other hand, it might be nice to get away from GIF for once and for all.
Use extended ASCII: Its there, you paid for it, use it
If the OS supports it, use spaces: We use spaces when we write, why not in server names
For NT: Use the SID, it will help you remember it
Make proper use of resources: If your system supports 255 character names, use them
Misspell words: Wats soo goood bout spppellng?
Use password generators to help find good names: A good name is a random name
If possible: Include a new line or backspace character code in the server name (this helps find bugs in software)
Does anyone know weather .microsoft.com is for sale....now that could be fun!
Maybe its time for the 256 byte operating competition - or is this taking the idea of micro-kernels a bit too far! I would be surprised if any of the current operating systems could even fit one part of a micro-kernel in to the 32 kb of my BBC Micro computer (still my favourite computer). What could an IBM-compatible PC [usefully] do in 256 bytes... (it would take a very efficient character set to get this message into under 256 bytes!)