It was awesome for development, but when I needed those other things, even if they were working, which was not always, they were clumsy and quite frankly buggy as hell. Terribly inconsistent user interfaces.
Inconsistent with what you are used to, or inconsistent internally? I've been using KDE since the 2.2.x release series. While there were a good bit of bugs at that time, the consistency was still there. Now, I find that there are very few bugs, and even less inconsistencies. (And they finally are getting around to cleaning up their Application UIs:)
Also, you have to realize that on the "Modern Linux Desktop Environment", in order to get the most consistent feel, you should only use apps developed for it. For instance, running Konqueror in GNOME... and expecting it to behave like the rest of GNOME... is not going to work out.
In Firefox on Linux, the OK and Cancel buttons are reversed... why?
Well, for one: Linux isn't Windows. Do you also complain that you don't have lettered drives? Or that you have to enter a password before becoming an "Administrator" level user?
The reason why it is swapped is because the GTK/GNOME developers decided that it was more usable that way, and FireFox uses the GTK. As for why they made that decision, I'll leave that for them to answer, as I don't want to start a flamewar.
After a while I just realized that all I do efficiently in linux is development/coding stuff. I went back to windows and just used a shell account to get my work done. People might think it's kind of ghetto to log into a windows box, SSH to a linux box, and then code in VI, but that's one of the largest leaps in efficiency I've ever made.
When was the last time you tried linux? And when you tried it, what was your DE? Linux has made leaps and strides in usability within both KDE and GNOME. As a matter of fact, I find myself more productive on my KDE box then I will ever be in Windows. (Note, though: I run Gentoo... I love to configure it. I'd reccomend an easier distro if you don't want to tweak things).
Part of this is probably due to the different way that each of these desktops work. Basically, I find Windows uncomfortable because I "miss features". You may find KDE uncomfortable because there are "too many features".
Actually, they were planning on making Vista Dual Boot Edition, but it didn't pan out in usability studies. The users kept falling on their ass while trying to give their computer "The Dual Boot".
Well, I guess that's true... but then I wouldn't be able to joke around with stuff like this with my friends.
How many times have you said to your friends "Wouldn't you like to beat professor [x] up for that [y]"? Or "All managers should die" or something like that?
I guess the difference should be scope... For instance, becuase it is in a public forum, I could agree. I never read the blog itself, though. The media or the government could be exagerating the content of the message. (Didn't read the article, either).
I believe thay might have moved it from non-subscribed to subscribed space in response to the/. effect. Not sure... but it would explain why the first page is a re-direct.
Even that speech should not be censored. One should have the ability to say it. However, if such an act were to occur... it could be "inciting hate crime", you could be an accomplice to the crime... "conspiracy to commit"... etc.
[PS. Yes - this isn't a solution either - perhaps we should talk to people in Florida, who say that after they got hit by Andrew finally learned how to evacuate properly. Get that fixed, then talk about trying to defeat hurricanes by building bigger walls...]
Except he wants the scanner for OCR... Unless you're trying to OCR the microprint on your 20 dollar bill... having a large DPI doesn't matter nearly as much as the color range and tolerence of the scanner.
Webservers, while important, are not "mission-critical systems". Mission cricical systems are more along the lines of the databases used to store banking transactions, payroll & finances, your social security information (if you're in the US), etc.
This stuff is generally delegated to UNIX environments: Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, etc. Not Linux.
This is probably not the response you are looking for, but not me. I have a V500 portable with batteries... I change them out maybe once or twice a month. This, of course, is with heavy use. (I am currently using it at work... so it's probably over 7 hours a day).
At home I have an MX1000 (yes, the many-buttoned-monstrosity. Currently, I only use the normal buttons. However, when KDE gets configurable support for the others, I'll be using many more). Of course, that one comes with a charger, so there are no swappings. It usually holds a charge for about a week or so, before needing to be placed back in the charger.
Slashdot Mirror
Don't look people. That link is worse than tubgirl. Luckily, I read the link target instead of clicking it. Still... scary.
Depends... are there any chairs around?
Better watch what you write. You may just get sued by a lawyer for libel.
P: Reminds me of a quote from The Simpsons
Self fufilling prophecy... ;)
Inconsistent with what you are used to, or inconsistent internally? I've been using KDE since the 2.2.x release series. While there were a good bit of bugs at that time, the consistency was still there. Now, I find that there are very few bugs, and even less inconsistencies. (And they finally are getting around to cleaning up their Application UIs :)
Also, you have to realize that on the "Modern Linux Desktop Environment", in order to get the most consistent feel, you should only use apps developed for it. For instance, running Konqueror in GNOME... and expecting it to behave like the rest of GNOME... is not going to work out.
In Firefox on Linux, the OK and Cancel buttons are reversed... why?
Well, for one: Linux isn't Windows. Do you also complain that you don't have lettered drives? Or that you have to enter a password before becoming an "Administrator" level user?
The reason why it is swapped is because the GTK/GNOME developers decided that it was more usable that way, and FireFox uses the GTK. As for why they made that decision, I'll leave that for them to answer, as I don't want to start a flamewar.
After a while I just realized that all I do efficiently in linux is development/coding stuff. I went back to windows and just used a shell account to get my work done. People might think it's kind of ghetto to log into a windows box, SSH to a linux box, and then code in VI, but that's one of the largest leaps in efficiency I've ever made.
When was the last time you tried linux? And when you tried it, what was your DE? Linux has made leaps and strides in usability within both KDE and GNOME. As a matter of fact, I find myself more productive on my KDE box then I will ever be in Windows. (Note, though: I run Gentoo... I love to configure it. I'd reccomend an easier distro if you don't want to tweak things).
Part of this is probably due to the different way that each of these desktops work. Basically, I find Windows uncomfortable because I "miss features". You may find KDE uncomfortable because there are "too many features".
EPIC
Usually, no. I am a fan of colloquialisms, and prefer when they are spot on. :-p
Heh. I'd be too, but then /. wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.
Actually, they were planning on making Vista Dual Boot Edition, but it didn't pan out in usability studies. The users kept falling on their ass while trying to give their computer "The Dual Boot".
Aw, c'mon. I know everyone hated Millenium Edition, but that's no reason to perform cruel and unsusual punishment upon it.
Or another civil war, but that might provoke him to use his newfound powers.
No, but they do preach to the choir. ;)
Well, I guess that's true... but then I wouldn't be able to joke around with stuff like this with my friends.
How many times have you said to your friends "Wouldn't you like to beat professor [x] up for that [y]"? Or "All managers should die" or something like that?
I guess the difference should be scope... For instance, becuase it is in a public forum, I could agree. I never read the blog itself, though. The media or the government could be exagerating the content of the message. (Didn't read the article, either).
I believe thay might have moved it from non-subscribed to subscribed space in response to the /. effect. Not sure... but it would explain why the first page is a re-direct.
Even that speech should not be censored. One should have the ability to say it. However, if such an act were to occur... it could be "inciting hate crime", you could be an accomplice to the crime... "conspiracy to commit"... etc.
As everone knows, the real solution is to build an American version of Venice.
I'd say that the problem here isn't literacy; it's comprehension and thus, thought.
Considering that this *is* slashdot, it shouldn't really be a surprise... And thus, I present you with a choice:
Except he wants the scanner for OCR... Unless you're trying to OCR the microprint on your 20 dollar bill... having a large DPI doesn't matter nearly as much as the color range and tolerence of the scanner.
This stuff is generally delegated to UNIX environments: Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, etc. Not Linux.
You really should really think carefully before using that "G" word... soon, there'll be 10 or so posts under here asking you to marry them.
Me? I'm just gonna ask for a date.
Who's Richard Stallman?
At home I have an MX1000 (yes, the many-buttoned-monstrosity. Currently, I only use the normal buttons. However, when KDE gets configurable support for the others, I'll be using many more). Of course, that one comes with a charger, so there are no swappings. It usually holds a charge for about a week or so, before needing to be placed back in the charger.
I'm not so sure. I own a 20GB iPod, and I don't feel like I was dict tout of my money.
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Why would an AC ever do that? Inconcievable!!