I hope the fact that the rover has lasted well beyond its expected lifespan, will inspire American car companies especially GM to make durable vehicles. Sincerely, having made the mistake of owning the Dodge Caravan, I swear it will take Divine intervention to own another Dodge.
At 3,100 miles, trouble started with strange sounds in the cabin area till I gave up on it. GM, take leaf from the rover engineers, you'll surely benefit.
I am not saying that CentOS is any inferior at all but wonder why they chose it over all the possible serious systems in the Linux world. Is there anything CentOS does better than say OpenSUSE or Ubuntu/Debian and the rest?
The USA will come last on this issue [among the industrialized world], and will demand that all airlines that allow cellphone use on their aircraft while in flight disable their use before entering US space.
This will be to "protect" and "ensure the highest possible safety regime", reign on US territory at all times; never mind that the southern border is wide open and so is the northern one to some extent.
Sadly nothing or very little is being done about it.
A country should never let a large proportion of it's food production all be outsourced. What happens in case of war or political/trade fallout?
Here is the problem: When the Australians, Japanese and Europeans do exactly that, the US screams "subsidies, subsidies, subsidies...", as if the US is any innocent.
I wonder why [some] westerners always come up with their pet projects and think these projects will solve third world problems. To the shown apparatus generates too little power to be of any use at all.
The only sure way to help countries of the third world is for countries like the US to open up their subsidized markets. The corn market in the US for example is subsidized to an extent of almost 10 billion dollars in 2005!
If third world countries got just half of that market, a lot of lives would be changed.
The initial denial was "on the premise that they required proof he would not reside in Nigeria indefinitely,..."
This kind of language is what [African] applicants for US visas face when denied US visas at the many US visa posts across the continent. I guess it cuts both ways.
I am talking about Microsoft's spin machine (read Ballmer). They (Microsoft), are going to spin this whole thing as a Linux issue yet it isn't as far as I understand. The overall result will be some kind of benefit to them.
How many millions of dollars have they "wasted?" Surely, that money could eve been put to better use. Are they following my president's paradigm with all the funds spent in Iraq?
Isn't there a law to force Ballmer to put up or shut up? Is it possible to go to court to have him clear the air instead of damaging Linux's progress? lawyers please clarify.
Nice try man! All the Russians needed is one success, and they got it. So right now because of this, we Americans have to think twice or thrice whenever we think stealth.
Why do you think we scream when Russians send technology to Iran? I guess it's because we do not have all the answers to their technology.
If your commanders REQUIRE that your super secret plane flies the exact same route, while low to the ground, day in and day out, over populated areas which can observe this pattern, guess what, you can create an ambush for it.
We've heard that before. There is always spin. Guess what, it's even happening in IRAQ now. So instead of saying, "yes, it's not as stealth as we thought it is", our air force officers span the incident as if the technology itself is fool proof!
That aircraft is not as stealth as we think it is. From insiders, and I have access to some of them, they will not fly an un-escorted "stealth fighter" even at night.
If you read my GP post, I recommended Apache. Apache works out ot the box. All you need to do is to upload your website files to the respective directory and viola, your site is running. In othe words, apache works as intended.
Now for Postfix, in order to effectively do its work as an MTA one has to install and configure all this other software. This is the crux of the matter.
In case I am not being clear about all this, have a look at the vPostMaster Email Server at http://www.tummy.com/. What they are doing is what I am talking about.
The Russians said: "If it consumes oxygen (air) and emits any [measurable] heat, then it cannot be safe in th sky."
Several years later in the Balkan war, our own stealth fighter was downed reportedly with Russian technology. Those Russians even took part of the aircraft fragments despite US forces to destroy the entire plane.
No wonder the stealth fighter (B2 bomber) still has to be "protected" while on bombing sorties. Question is, protect it from what, if it cannot be seen? I hope the Japanese are not becoming as incompetent as we can sometimes be.
Not being able to install a mail server in less than 4 packages ? "up2date postfix" on redhat or "apt-get install postfix" on ubuntu and you're done. Auto downloads the mail server and installs it + any necessary dependencies.
I am beginning to doubt your knowledge of the subject at hand. Much as those commands will install the mail server on the said systems, this mail server will *not* work untill the following are installed too.
1: MySQL Server or some kind of database,
2: Dovecot-pop3d, dovecot/imapd or some other pop3 server
3: Postfix-mysql (for MySQL Server) or respective package if you use another database
4: Openssl on Ubuntu
5: Some anti-virus software in case you think you might need one.
Those are not installed by one command in any of the distros you mention. So get your facts right before you post.
For your information, I install at least one mail server every two weeks on Fedora and Debian/Ubuntu so I know what I am talking about.
Red Hat does an excellent job of marketing, just not to consumers. How do you think Red Hat got to the top?
Well, I gues you understand that whatever the market or environment in the computer world, there will always be someone at the top. Even amongst the least significant Linux vendors, there is a vendor at the top of those.
Question is: What is the percentage of RedHat's share among its peer (computer systems) category; I mean all operating systems? Not much! Linux is still playing catch up and I am sure you know that.
In my opinion, Linux distros must provide a means of doing away with text configuration files, but still retain the ability to access them for those who wish. Everybody I have asked to edit some configuration file has loathed the idea. They are just used to pointing and clicking. They look terrified when presented with a configuration file. Some kept asking me where they should save it!
The other thin Linux distros must do is to make the default install beautiful. I knoe beauty lies in the hands of the beholder but an ugly app does not help matters in this way at all.The upcoming KDE release looks promising.
Here's another: In the server world, if one has to install a mail server for example, not less that 4 pieces of software have to be installed! This is insane. The installation should be handled by *one* script, that takes care of all components needed to create a fully functional mail server. If you wanted to install an ISP style mail server, an exercise in frustration awaits those who have not done it before.
In my early days, I had trouble with the Courier/POP/IMAP configuration since I did not know that one even needed it to have a working mail server. It does not have to be this way. I am an expert now by the way.
Last but not least; Marketing. Linux distros can do a better job at marketing.
To qualify, users of illegitimate versions of Windows XP Pro must pledge to use only genuine Microsoft software going forward and agree to have their software infrastructure audited.
Suppose I were a pirate; what would I get in this? After all, I can still get my copy of Windows software "free".
Microsoft should know better: There is no difference between a pirated copy of its software and a genuine one. They work the same, have the same bugs, crash the same way etc etc. I do not see any incentive to agreeing to these audits at all.
By the way, I do not see any indemnification from a law suite by Microsoft. Or did I miss something?
That is the question I asked myself. What lies beyond the issue addressed by the fork. I hope the fork will be able to solve the following issues I have with OpenOffice.org.
1: The "non-starter" speed. Even with the quickstarter, OpenOffice.org does not start that fast enough for me.
2: Absence of a full email client. I suggest they grab Mozilla's Thunderbird. I have no trouble with it at all.
3: Beauty. Heck, the [ugly and huge] icons on Linux can be made better looking.
4: Make its database offering comparable to Microsoft's Access. Right now, a lot of work has to be done.
Those are my US$0.02.
Did you know the the Canadian Dollar is now worth more than the US dollar? I just found out this morning!
Those have to pay I am afraid! The rates are on their site. Remember, international phone rates are about politics and greed. So if you live abroad, lobby your government.
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Did the GP say GM makes the Dodge Caravan? I guess you're the idiot. I only stated how I wanted GM to get inspired by the rover's performance.
You are involved in what I normally call sysntax distortion! Sheesh!
At 3,100 miles, trouble started with strange sounds in the cabin area till I gave up on it. GM, take leaf from the rover engineers, you'll surely benefit.
And here is the code: -
If (court_fines > available_cash) then
# increase fees paid by customers
(monthly_subscription_fee = monthly_subscription_fee * 1.25)
end
Some code would of course be responsible to check whether customers are beginning to jump ship after say a month.
Guys, they will survive this one.
I am not saying that CentOS is any inferior at all but wonder why they chose it over all the possible serious systems in the Linux world. Is there anything CentOS does better than say OpenSUSE or Ubuntu/Debian and the rest?
This will be to "protect" and "ensure the highest possible safety regime", reign on US territory at all times; never mind that the southern border is wide open and so is the northern one to some extent.
Sadly nothing or very little is being done about it.
Saving to .doc appeared faster. In other words, the save operation concluded in less time as compared to .odt. I am yet to find out why.
This is according to http://news.netcraft.com/archives/web_server_survey.html, though Security Space paints completely different picture http://www.securityspace.com/s_survey/data/200709/index.html.
By the way, who of the two is more credible? Netcraft or Security Space?
Here is the problem: When the Australians, Japanese and Europeans do exactly that, the US screams "subsidies, subsidies, subsidies...", as if the US is any innocent.
The only sure way to help countries of the third world is for countries like the US to open up their subsidized markets. The corn market in the US for example is subsidized to an extent of almost 10 billion dollars in 2005!
If third world countries got just half of that market, a lot of lives would be changed.
This kind of language is what [African] applicants for US visas face when denied US visas at the many US visa posts across the continent. I guess it cuts both ways.
GMail has been in beta for more than a year now! I wonder why.
I am talking about Microsoft's spin machine (read Ballmer). They (Microsoft), are going to spin this whole thing as a Linux issue yet it isn't as far as I understand. The overall result will be some kind of benefit to them.
How many millions of dollars have they "wasted?" Surely, that money could eve been put to better use. Are they following my president's paradigm with all the funds spent in Iraq?
Greed!
Isn't there a law to force Ballmer to put up or shut up? Is it possible to go to court to have him clear the air instead of damaging Linux's progress? lawyers please clarify.
Why do you think we scream when Russians send technology to Iran? I guess it's because we do not have all the answers to their technology.
We've heard that before. There is always spin. Guess what, it's even happening in IRAQ now. So instead of saying, "yes, it's not as stealth as we thought it is", our air force officers span the incident as if the technology itself is fool proof!
That aircraft is not as stealth as we think it is. From insiders, and I have access to some of them, they will not fly an un-escorted "stealth fighter" even at night.
Now for Postfix, in order to effectively do its work as an MTA one has to install and configure all this other software. This is the crux of the matter.
In case I am not being clear about all this, have a look at the vPostMaster Email Server at http://www.tummy.com/. What they are doing is what I am talking about.
Several years later in the Balkan war, our own stealth fighter was downed reportedly with Russian technology. Those Russians even took part of the aircraft fragments despite US forces to destroy the entire plane.
No wonder the stealth fighter (B2 bomber) still has to be "protected" while on bombing sorties. Question is, protect it from what, if it cannot be seen? I hope the Japanese are not becoming as incompetent as we can sometimes be.
I am beginning to doubt your knowledge of the subject at hand. Much as those commands will install the mail server on the said systems, this mail server will *not* work untill the following are installed too.
1: MySQL Server or some kind of database,
2: Dovecot-pop3d, dovecot/imapd or some other pop3 server
3: Postfix-mysql (for MySQL Server) or respective package if you use another database
4: Openssl on Ubuntu
5: Some anti-virus software in case you think you might need one.
Those are not installed by one command in any of the distros you mention. So get your facts right before you post.
For your information, I install at least one mail server every two weeks on Fedora and Debian/Ubuntu so I know what I am talking about.
Well, I gues you understand that whatever the market or environment in the computer world, there will always be someone at the top. Even amongst the least significant Linux vendors, there is a vendor at the top of those.
Question is: What is the percentage of RedHat's share among its peer (computer systems) category; I mean all operating systems? Not much! Linux is still playing catch up and I am sure you know that.
The other thin Linux distros must do is to make the default install beautiful. I knoe beauty lies in the hands of the beholder but an ugly app does not help matters in this way at all.The upcoming KDE release looks promising.
Here's another: In the server world, if one has to install a mail server for example, not less that 4 pieces of software have to be installed! This is insane. The installation should be handled by *one* script, that takes care of all components needed to create a fully functional mail server. If you wanted to install an ISP style mail server, an exercise in frustration awaits those who have not done it before.
In my early days, I had trouble with the Courier/POP/IMAP configuration since I did not know that one even needed it to have a working mail server. It does not have to be this way. I am an expert now by the way.
Last but not least; Marketing. Linux distros can do a better job at marketing.
Suppose I were a pirate; what would I get in this? After all, I can still get my copy of Windows software "free".
Microsoft should know better: There is no difference between a pirated copy of its software and a genuine one. They work the same, have the same bugs, crash the same way etc etc. I do not see any incentive to agreeing to these audits at all.
By the way, I do not see any indemnification from a law suite by Microsoft. Or did I miss something?
1: The "non-starter" speed. Even with the quickstarter, OpenOffice.org does not start that fast enough for me.
2: Absence of a full email client. I suggest they grab Mozilla's Thunderbird. I have no trouble with it at all.
3: Beauty. Heck, the [ugly and huge] icons on Linux can be made better looking.
4: Make its database offering comparable to Microsoft's Access. Right now, a lot of work has to be done.
Those are my US$0.02.
Did you know the the Canadian Dollar is now worth more than the US dollar? I just found out this morning!
Those have to pay I am afraid! The rates are on their site. Remember, international phone rates are about politics and greed. So if you live abroad, lobby your government.