...but Microsoft's patented idea would take the concept further, by allowing users to trade MP3s that may have come from file sharing networks to one another, expiring the song on the recipient's device after three plays, unless the user pays Microsoft a fee in order to continue to listen to the track,...
You know what...? I will not bite. I hope [our own] "DVD Jon" will come up with a way to defeat this nonsense.
[...]do high numbers mean that Ubuntu is the best distribution out there?[...]
No doubt, the (*)Ubuntus are great distros. One thing continues to baffle my mind in the general Linux world:
Why won't the fonts look beautiful by default?
Why, after all these years Linux has existed, do we have to seek help from Microsoft with its fonts in order to have a desktop that is a pleasure to look at?
Why is it that there is still debate as to whether wizzard like setps would be good for the desktop or the server? On this point, a wizzard like setup routine to handle an application like the Apache web server would make things easier for a lot of folks.
What makes me mad is that those who have the skills do do the needful, still refuse to see what seems to be obvious. Time will tell.
I used to be an avid Mapquest user till I discovered Google maps. The map application from Google is much better than that of Mapquest in my opinion and I find that Yahoo maps is always wrong when it comes to Canadian locations.
I still wonder why Mapquest is so much popular as compared to Google Maps.
Guys, I am yet to be convinced about SUSE's viability. It might be stable, secure and the like according to the reviewer...but I'm not convinced its main configuration tool (YaST2) is any better than before. You see, one changes one simple thing and the tool has to go through re-creating [all] configuration files...wasting time...not to mention its slow response time!
The placement of GNOME as the default desktop environment does not help matters either. This is not an endorsement of KDE either. But I hear KDE 4.0 will be a killer.
By the way...does anyone know whether the folks touting Linux as a possible Windows and Mac replacement have made its fonts beautiful by default?
This would not hurt at all. I hope slashdotters will not tell me to turn on the "byte code interpreter" or use "use freetype version xxx", or "load M$ fonts" and what not in order to have a decently looking desktop.
I wonder whether this Mac version is any better at loading. Versions for Windows and especially Linux get a failing grade on this issue. Sadly, very few folks see this as an important issue.
Folks, can anyone say that the time is not right for an "Open Source" printer? A printer of this kind would be loaded with "Open spec" printer ink or tonner formula. We surely can find cheap Asian manufacturers to produce the actual printer hardware.
I am sure some will see my suggestion as trying to cut HP's air supply. I love to say that that's not evil at all.
There is a real possibility thet SCO might get wound up. How is it likely that Darl McBride will reap these millions SCO gets wound up? It has been the same story for CEOs.
This is very good news. I hope Palm will follow up and deliver. I have a question though. I have never owned a handheld or even touched one, but would like to know whether a basic handled to be used to read PDF documents downloaded from the internet is reasonable. I am concerned about fonts, battery life usability and durability.
Currently, I have documents in excess of 200MB abd would like to read them while on the go. Could a slashdotter help me out thanks. If one can go ahead and recommend a model, thay would even be great.
The "tabbrowser preferences" extension sucks with Firefox 2.0.0.3. When installed and enabled, it disables the ability to automatilcally load a URL from the location drop down list. One then has to click that green button to the right of the location bar.
On a side note, my Firefox 2.0.0.3 does not have spell-checking enabled. How do I get it working?
Will I be able to have Debian perfectly handle [all] my basic multimedia requirements well by default? I would like to play Yahoo, CNN, ABC, BBC andd FOX video and audio by default. Let a slashdotter inform a soul.
...why? Because the development of Linux up to this point, a point where Microsoft and other companies give it respect, has largely depended on volunteers. Linux will live on.
Like it or not, believe it or not, at the present pace, the Peoples' Republic of China will wield more power and influence as compared to all other major powers including the USA within two decades.
Let's look at some of the facts here:
1: They, (the Chinese), are responsible for keeping our currency (the dollar) afloat since they are holding a good chunk of our debt.
2: They are the world's greatest manufacturer now and are not about to stop.
3: They produce most scientists and engineers than all major powers combined.
4: Because of the above, they managed to shoot a satellite from orbit. The US and Russia thought they were the only ones capable of this.
5: They keep low, just like the Russians, and are planning to manufacture their own [wide body] passenger planes.
6: The USA is helping China in a way because its leaders and government are running massive deficits and on top of this, spending huge amounts of cash on munitions, creating no value at all.
Guys, the red dragon is rising and we cannot stop it!
Isn't this the same United States that "champions" the rule of law? There are so many examples of the US refusing to follow the law but expects other nations to do just that. I wonder what the ordinary American has to say about this.
How feasible is it for we in the rest of the world to create "another Internet" and leave the current one with the US government? I can see major powers like China and Russia in support of this measure. But is it even possible?
I say that KDE developers at least listen because I have had problems raised and solved by these folks quite fast in the past. For more information, one could visit http://bugs.kde.org/. My "quarrel" so far has been why they will not have 1 (one) toolbar for Konqueror like Firefox. This one issue has got lots of mention but these folks still expect the distros to cleanup KDE, which they rarely do.
I also hope that this release will make KDE fonts look sharp, crisp and beautiful by default. It is unfortunate that many times, we in the Linux community have to seek Microsoft's help on fonts in order to have a desktop that is a pleasure to look at.
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...They will then state ambiguously that this is "unsupported with ODF"...Then they will quickly add..."Saving this document in Open XML format will solve the problem...". Would you like to save in Open XML?
The default selection on here will be to select yes, and once one does that, it could become the default. Might I add...do not trust Microsoft.
I'll let the pundits look into this new opened up front from Microsoft.
But I wonder...why, don't Microsoft partner up with the ODF folks to develop one "killer" standard?
...but Microsoft's patented idea would take the concept further, by allowing users to trade MP3s that may have come from file sharing networks to one another, expiring the song on the recipient's device after three plays, unless the user pays Microsoft a fee in order to continue to listen to the track,...You know what...? I will not bite. I hope [our own] "DVD Jon" will come up with a way to defeat this nonsense.
What can we ever do right in these United States?
And my president thinks he's done a lot with his war on terror. Need I mention that our bordewrs are still wide open?
God help us!
No doubt, the (*)Ubuntus are great distros. One thing continues to baffle my mind in the general Linux world:
Why won't the fonts look beautiful by default?
Why, after all these years Linux has existed, do we have to seek help from Microsoft with its fonts in order to have a desktop that is a pleasure to look at?
Why is it that there is still debate as to whether wizzard like setps would be good for the desktop or the server? On this point, a wizzard like setup routine to handle an application like the Apache web server would make things easier for a lot of folks.
What makes me mad is that those who have the skills do do the needful, still refuse to see what seems to be obvious. Time will tell.
I still wonder why Mapquest is so much popular as compared to Google Maps.
An individual who is not that connected to the internet might think Youtube is an application...or is it?
You see, we are used to hearing support for "platforms" or software. Maybe I am wrong on this...!
Anyone know whether this tool will be QT, GTK or Mono based? I slashdotter needs to know, thanx.
I understand that the slogan "O Canada" is very common up in Canada. But back to the topic, I wonder what thing Canadians as a people do well. Anyone?
The placement of GNOME as the default desktop environment does not help matters either. This is not an endorsement of KDE either. But I hear KDE 4.0 will be a killer.
By the way...does anyone know whether the folks touting Linux as a possible Windows and Mac replacement have made its fonts beautiful by default?
This would not hurt at all. I hope slashdotters will not tell me to turn on the "byte code interpreter" or use "use freetype version xxx", or "load M$ fonts" and what not in order to have a decently looking desktop.
Does anyone know whether RMS has backed down on this? Or has he simply flip-flopped like politicians?
Are we still behind countries like Korea and Canada on this front with this development? Let an informed soul clarify.
I wonder whether this Mac version is any better at loading. Versions for Windows and especially Linux get a failing grade on this issue. Sadly, very few folks see this as an important issue.
I am sure some will see my suggestion as trying to cut HP's air supply. I love to say that that's not evil at all.
My fellow men, do not worry at all. For our members of the other sex (read females), it's mostly gossip.
There is a real possibility thet SCO might get wound up. How is it likely that Darl McBride will reap these millions SCO gets wound up? It has been the same story for CEOs.
Currently, I have documents in excess of 200MB abd would like to read them while on the go. Could a slashdotter help me out thanks. If one can go ahead and recommend a model, thay would even be great.
On a side note, my Firefox 2.0.0.3 does not have spell-checking enabled. How do I get it working?
Will I be able to have Debian perfectly handle [all] my basic multimedia requirements well by default? I would like to play Yahoo, CNN, ABC, BBC andd FOX video and audio by default. Let a slashdotter inform a soul.
Anybody knows what [Laura] position is on this SCO vs IBM issue? I know she had strong views at the beginning.
...why? Because the development of Linux up to this point, a point where Microsoft and other companies give it respect, has largely depended on volunteers. Linux will live on.
Let's look at some of the facts here:
1: They, (the Chinese), are responsible for keeping our currency (the dollar) afloat since they are holding a good chunk of our debt.
2: They are the world's greatest manufacturer now and are not about to stop.
3: They produce most scientists and engineers than all major powers combined.
4: Because of the above, they managed to shoot a satellite from orbit. The US and Russia thought they were the only ones capable of this.
5: They keep low, just like the Russians, and are planning to manufacture their own [wide body] passenger planes.
6: The USA is helping China in a way because its leaders and government are running massive deficits and on top of this, spending huge amounts of cash on munitions, creating no value at all.
Guys, the red dragon is rising and we cannot stop it!
Isn't this the same United States that "champions" the rule of law? There are so many examples of the US refusing to follow the law but expects other nations to do just that. I wonder what the ordinary American has to say about this.
How feasible is it for we in the rest of the world to create "another Internet" and leave the current one with the US government? I can see major powers like China and Russia in support of this measure. But is it even possible?
I also hope that this release will make KDE fonts look sharp, crisp and beautiful by default. It is unfortunate that many times, we in the Linux community have to seek Microsoft's help on fonts in order to have a desktop that is a pleasure to look at.