I think it would be a great idea to have viewscreens with cameras in them installed in our houses. We could watch tv while the government kept an eye on us at the same time. If we did anything suspicious, they could rush in and save us from our own pervertedness.
Fortunately, I have a little corner in my apartment where I could hide from any such viewscreen and write in my journal.
Since you mention ClarisWorks, I'd like to point out some of its advanatages. I have ClarisWorks 3.0 which came with my computer. It has a very small footprint and uses very little ram, yet it gives me most everything I need in a word processor. The only thing I would really like added to it is support for wordperfect and word file formats, just the basic stuff, none of that fancy crap that fills up my hard drive and consumes every bit of my ram. The rest of the industry should take some lessons from this little suite.
Everyone seems to complain about the size of these office suites and their ravenous ram requirements. Why isn't the industry listening?
This is an excellent example of how quickly things can get out of contol and blown out of proportion on the internet. Bruce Perens made a half cocked statement about a lawsuit against Corel. He has since admitted that this was a rash decision.
What bothers me is that slashdot even posted this. I've never seen such a low quality post on slashdot before. I agree with the earlier comment by someone who said that posts like this should removed from the main page and archived instead. I just hope the mainstream media doen't get ahold of this. It really makes the Linux community look bad in my opinion.
How big of a step is it from this technology to recording movies directly onto a hard drive? Or is this the same thing?
I'd love to have a VCR-like device conected to my TV as well as my computer. I could record, erase, rename, copy movies just like any other file presently on my computer. With a continuous connection to the internet, I could program the "VCR" from work or where ever I happen to be (especially with a PDA with internet access).
One method I have used to make easy to remember but difficult to guess passwords is to use the number associated with the letters of the alphabet of someone's name or any word for that matter.
For example "Mr" would be 13 18 or 1318. Even if you knew my method it would take a while to guess which combination of numbers corresponded to a letter.
Damn, a slahsdot polo I can wear to work, but it will be about five months before it gets warm enough to wear short sleeves. I really wish they had some long sleeve polos, maybe a slahsdot tie too!
I hadn't really thought about this until now, but I take this to mean cd's are quickly becoming obsolete. With floppy drives still included on computers, I still consider the CD to be new technology. But with Linux distributions shipping on 6 CDs, it seems to be time to move on to something else.
Will this be the test for obsolete removable media? I mean, if it takes any more than one piece of media (i.e. one cd, or one floppy) to store a program or distribution of an operating system, is that an accurate sign that its time for something new? CDs seem to have become old technology before ever maturing. Sure, you can record and even re-write them, but the recordable drives were never as cheap and ubiquitous as floppy drives. I'm still waiting for a replacement for the floppy. Maybe DVD will be it.
"Beginning with Windows 2000 a CAL is necessary for each individual requiring authentication, such as would be necessary for a secure online transaction."
I took this to mean e-commerce sites such as amazon.com which require people to set up an account with a login name and password. The "secure online transaction" would mean logging in and making a purchase using the security of your browser. This would seem to be a huge cost for places like amazon. If this is the case, I would suggest a cost-benefit analysis of migrating to a non-windows system. If it would pay off, I'd move as far away from microsoft as I could.
You know, this particular situation is all pretty hilarious, but it reminds me of a more serious issue. Something I heard awhile ago about corporations someday owning property in space. It is a very likely scenario that space travel will be privatized in the future. In fact, I would say its the most likely. There is alot of potential profit in mining asteroids, the moon, other planets or whatnot. What will stop corporations from claiming these objects for themselves. Its not a problem now, but I hope that in the future, the governments of the world work together to ensure that the common man doesn't lose out. I mean, I'm very thankful that there are national parks and other public lands which I and other people who can't afford land can use. I would like to see space developed for the good of everyone, not just to further line the pockets of the already very rich. I'm not saying that there isn't a place for privately held property, I'm all for it, but I believe in taking most everything in moderation. Everything shouldn't just be up for grabs.
Which distribution appears to be the most dedicated to maintaining standards? Which appears to be the most likely to jump ship and cause fragmentation in a key area when the situation proves profitable enough?
I would perceive Redhat to be a likely candidate for the latter, possibly only because they seem to be the leading distribution here in the US. Although, I admit, I haven't seen them do anything I didn't like. Caldera also comes to mind.
If there is any danger I think it comes from the most popular distributions. The momentum of the sales of a large distribution like Redhat could cause fragmentation even if the rest of the community realized what was going on. In the article, the quote from the Redhat guy seems to say that there might be a problem, although most of the posts I've seen so far discount most of this fear. My reason for wanting to know the answers to the two questions above is this; If I'm going to support a company with my dollars, I want to make sure that I'm supporting someone who is devoted to the Linux community.
It bothers me that CodeWarrior is being released for specific distributions for linux. Does this mean it will not run on any distribution other than the one specified? I realize that different distributions place things in different directories and may include different versions of libraries but its really disturbing that an application can't simply be made for linux rather than for RedHat, SUSE or whatever.
I fear the fragmentation of linux. Should there be standardization of where critical files are placed on linux and what libraries should be installed? I hope that releasing software for different distributions like codwarrior has done doesn't become a trend.
I'm using W95 and Netscape 4.61. I had trouble copying text also. It will work though. If you use your mouse to select the text, it will not show up as highlighted, however if you hit copy it will copy that text.
Actually, I was making a reference to the way people demonize Microsoft for its predatory business practices. In other words, Apple is not the granola eating, love your neighbor, rebel OS that Apple sometimes tries to make itself out to be.
I don't want to get into an OS war. I personally beleive each has its own advantages and disadvantages. My philosophy is: Don't believe the hype, consider the facts and think for yourself.
I believe that Apple would rather keep linux at arms length. I don't see how it helps their cause. One of Apples key strengths is the quality of their hardware. Sure, its expensive, but its very good compared to the alternatives. If other manufacturers could build ppc machines that run linux, this would be a serious threat to Apple. And without the MAC OS, these machines would most likely be cheaper.
I own an Apple and I like the OS, but I beleive Apple's business practices are designed to drain every last cent from the consumers pockets. They are more controlling than Microsoft only less successful.
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Fortunately, I have a little corner in my apartment where I could hide from any such viewscreen and write in my journal.
Do you smell cabbage?
Everyone seems to complain about the size of these office suites and their ravenous ram requirements. Why isn't the industry listening?
What bothers me is that slashdot even posted this. I've never seen such a low quality post on slashdot before. I agree with the earlier comment by someone who said that posts like this should removed from the main page and archived instead. I just hope the mainstream media doen't get ahold of this. It really makes the Linux community look bad in my opinion.
I'd love to have a VCR-like device conected to my TV as well as my computer. I could record, erase, rename, copy movies just like any other file presently on my computer. With a continuous connection to the internet, I could program the "VCR" from work or where ever I happen to be (especially with a PDA with internet access).
Could someone comment on this?
Personnaly, I think both logos are ugly. The go.com site looks a lot better without it. Disney should be grateful.
One method I have used to make easy to remember but difficult to guess passwords is to use the number associated with the letters of the alphabet of someone's name or any word for that matter.
For example "Mr" would be 13 18 or 1318.
Even if you knew my method it would take a while to guess which combination of numbers corresponded to a letter.
Damn, a slahsdot polo I can wear to work, but it will be about five months before it gets warm enough to wear short sleeves. I really wish they had some long sleeve polos, maybe a slahsdot tie too!
I hadn't really thought about this until now, but I take this to mean cd's are quickly becoming obsolete. With floppy drives still included on computers, I still consider the CD to be new technology. But with Linux distributions shipping on 6 CDs, it seems to be time to move on to something else.
Will this be the test for obsolete removable media? I mean, if it takes any more than one piece of media (i.e. one cd, or one floppy) to store a program or distribution of an operating system, is that an accurate sign that its time for something new? CDs seem to have become old technology before ever maturing. Sure, you can record and even re-write them, but the recordable drives were never as cheap and ubiquitous as floppy drives. I'm still waiting for a replacement for the floppy. Maybe DVD will be it.
"Beginning with Windows 2000 a CAL is necessary for each individual requiring authentication, such as would be necessary for a secure online transaction."
I took this to mean e-commerce sites such as amazon.com which require people to set up an account with a login name and password. The "secure online transaction" would mean logging in and making a purchase using the security of your browser. This would seem to be a huge cost for places like amazon. If this is the case, I would suggest a cost-benefit analysis of migrating to a non-windows system. If it would pay off, I'd move as far away from microsoft as I could.
You know, this particular situation is all pretty hilarious, but it reminds me of a more serious issue. Something I heard awhile ago about corporations someday owning property in space. It is a very likely scenario that space travel will be privatized in the future. In fact, I would say its the most likely. There is alot of potential profit in mining asteroids, the moon, other planets or whatnot. What will stop corporations from claiming these objects for themselves. Its not a problem now, but I hope that in the future, the governments of the world work together to ensure that the common man doesn't lose out. I mean, I'm very thankful that there are national parks and other public lands which I and other people who can't afford land can use. I would like to see space developed for the good of everyone, not just to further line the pockets of the already very rich. I'm not saying that there isn't a place for privately held property, I'm all for it, but I believe in taking most everything in moderation. Everything shouldn't just be up for grabs.
Which distribution appears to be the most dedicated to maintaining standards? Which appears to be the most likely to jump ship and cause fragmentation in a key area when the situation proves profitable enough?
I would perceive Redhat to be a likely candidate for the latter, possibly only because they seem to be the leading distribution here in the US. Although, I admit, I haven't seen them do anything I didn't like. Caldera also comes to mind.
If there is any danger I think it comes from the most popular distributions. The momentum of the sales of a large distribution like Redhat could cause fragmentation even if the rest of the community realized what was going on. In the article, the quote from the Redhat guy seems to say that there might be a problem, although most of the posts I've seen so far discount most of this fear. My reason for wanting to know the answers to the two questions above is this; If I'm going to support a company with my dollars, I want to make sure that I'm supporting someone who is devoted to the Linux community.
It bothers me that CodeWarrior is being released for specific distributions for linux. Does this mean it will not run on any distribution other than the one specified? I realize that different distributions place things in different directories and may include different versions of libraries but its really disturbing that an application can't simply be made for linux rather than for RedHat, SUSE or whatever.
I fear the fragmentation of linux. Should there be standardization of where critical files are placed on linux and what libraries should be installed? I hope that releasing software for different distributions like codwarrior has done doesn't become a trend.
Isn't this a problem?
The Tom Green Show! This is the reason to watch MTV. Am I the only one who likes The Tom Green Show?
I'm using W95 and Netscape 4.61. I had trouble copying text also. It will work though. If you use your mouse to select the text, it will not show up as highlighted, however if you hit copy it will copy that text.
I'm curious about why this happens.
Actually, I was making a reference to the way people demonize Microsoft for its predatory business practices. In other words, Apple is not the granola eating, love your neighbor, rebel OS that Apple sometimes tries to make itself out to be.
I don't want to get into an OS war. I personally beleive each has its own advantages and disadvantages. My philosophy is: Don't believe the hype, consider the facts and think for yourself.
I believe that Apple would rather keep linux at arms length. I don't see how it helps their cause. One of Apples key strengths is the quality of their hardware. Sure, its expensive, but its very good compared to the alternatives. If other manufacturers could build ppc machines that run linux, this would be a serious threat to Apple. And without the MAC OS, these machines would most likely be cheaper.
I own an Apple and I like the OS, but I beleive Apple's business practices are designed to drain every last cent from the consumers pockets. They are more controlling than Microsoft only less successful.