Over here Shaw traded places with Rogers as the latter ate shit on a regular basis. Unfortunately although Shaw's customer service is marginally better their technical support still sucks. The reason why Rogers didn't move faster (with foresight, etc.) stems from their part-ownership of the cable modem manufacturer (Terayon, I think) and longstanding investment in the @home network. I take it you're in Ontario -- do they not have Cogeco in your area?
Both Shaw and Rogers have problems: Static IPs? 'You must want our business plan, sir.' POP/SMTP? 'Are you running a server? Why are you running a server? Are you trying to steal our precious bandwidth?' Assholes.
... have rolled out their own infrastructure at an estimated cost of C$100m. They've been "hassling" @home customers to shift over for a couple of months now, running contests as incentives, and so forth.
I'd supply links but most Shaw customers visiting this site probably already know, and I'm feeling lazy.
Keeping this specific, my own experience with the now-venerable ATI All-in-Wonder (16mb, Rage 128 chipset, I believe) has been good.
The card works well in both Windows (98, 2k, don't know about XP) and Linux (particularly with the XFree86 4.0.x and 4.1.x series of drivers).
I've heard the AIW supports DVD playback well, but as I don't have a DVD I couldn't tell you.
Insomnia, the lead developer at GATOS, the ATI video project, has accomplished miracles with this series of cards and the GATOS program itself will handle just about any type of TV video input you could throw at it.
In my experience both GATOS and the XFree86 teams have more solid work on the Linux side of things than the ATI people on Windows (go figure). Not that I don't appreciate the ATI work on Windows, but it works...
I live in Vancouver. There are a number of facts behind the rating system that were never (to my knowledge) publicised. I was curious as I bought the Linux port of SoF a week after the ban was 'implemented', so I asked a clerk at EB some questions. The answers surprised me.
1. The RCMP in a Vancouver suburb were called in on the basis of a single parental complaint.
2. They confiscated copies of SoF at EB, only one of many videogame retailers in the province.
3. Copies of the unexpurgated version were readily available post-ban at Future Shop (recently purchased by BestBuy) and other retailers in the province, without restriction. For the sake of argument, if you think of this as akin to 'jazz' mags -- put at levels where younger children could not access -- this did not occur. Anywhere. I saw copies at several stores myself, easily accessible by youngsters, unstickered. It was only in the last two months or so that I personally noticed any difference.
4. As the reference below should indicate, the newly-elected provincial Liberal government during its time on the Opposition benches openly supported the NDP ban on violent videogames at the time.
5. As reported in today's local papers, several parental watchdog-type groups are up in arms over this change. You can expect the Liberals to waffle a bit on this issue. I apologise in advance as I don't have the URL to verify this.
6. Most significantly, at no point ever was the Linux port of the game affected, for understandable (economic) reasons. I personally attribute this to ignorance as getting Linux game ports is pretty difficult, though not impossible.
More info on the change available here -- forgive the reference, I'm feeling lazy (The Vancouver Province is a tabloid rag).
... use a Photoshop-type app to mung the details, including the invoice number. (I'm not saying this to give UPS an out, but rather for your own sake.)
If you can afford it, try to get a notary public to verify the scanned documents against the physical evidence, ie./ scan invoices, get the notary's seal, then use Photoshop to obliterate the details.
Post the result on the website and contact UPS. A small-claims suit might help too.
I hear what you're saying, but I'd be more interested in seeing this as an additive, rather than replacement for, DJing in clubs. Ultimately the key to having it work is the core notion of 'taste' or aesthetic judgment.
Oh, what the fuck. Bring on the DrudgeDrools2002 and slap that cunt silly!
Hm. While I liked the piece, I have to wonder how effective this is going to be. OK. It's significant that this kind of article made it into FP in the first place -- the journal is notoriously biased to the conservative.
However, the closing part of Lessig's argument, that American lawmakers should not regulate in an extra-territorial fashion, nor give tools to that effect to other entities, just will not work. Your government already has numerous laws pointed to enforcing American mores on other nationals. Time and again, your government has refused to modify those laws in the face of persistent criticism, particularly from your allies in Canada, the European Union, and Australia.
What exactly convinces Lessig this will be any different?
... is beginning to turn into a refuge for lazy people and bored teenagers.
I mean, on the one hand you've got a bunch of people crying that this assists firms like Microsoft. On the other, you've got users who copy verbatim writings they've already posted at other weblogs.
I'm beginning to think even reading comments (1 or below) at Slashdot is a waste of time. What do you think?
Cox is Welsh, not English. Cox lives in Wales, not England. If you're going to copy verbatim something off Adequacy, realise that even they are not going to get everything right.
Unfortunately I'm finding Mdk 8.1 to be a major pain in the arse. Things break after upgrades, to the point where the original purpose of having an easily-installed/-maintained system is totally lost.
I had used RH from 5.0 to 6.0. Eventually I got tired of the extra work needed to get the system usable (hey, I started out using Macs, I got spoiled and I do admit it) and tried out Mdk 7.0. Very loyal, until 8.1 came out. Installed it, and found my hardware would sometimes disappear for no reason, or, despite GUI-tool claims to the contrary, not have been set up properly in the first place. Kind of like Linuxconf's interminable inability to detect stuff as needed.
So I'm moving back to Debian and OpenBSD for the home clients and firewall respectively -- I had experimented with both a while ago and found them both to be pretty rigorous in their requirements. This was an obstacle before, mostly because I hadn't the time or inclination to look for all the info necessary to do the installs properly (I was lazy!:) What was that quote from the Unix-Haters' Handbook? Something like 'Linux is only free if your time is worthless.';)
So, paradoxically, here's where I'm at, late 2001:
Business calls, so we're going with RH 7.2 Pro. We're going to hold them to their promises in terms of improved ease of use. Not expecting miracles, but I'm betting they'll be more stable than Mdk at this point. Using Debian or OpenBSD (for our important stuff) at this point is still beyond my abilities/confidence level, so they'll have to wait.
On the desktop at home, Mdk 8.1 for now. Will only use 8.2 if there are dramatic improvements in bugfixes. Bearing in mind the comment below from the disenchanted Debian user, will probably shift to Debian/Woody over the next six months.
For the home firewall, OpenBSD. Slowly but surely eliminating the need for 'easy-to-use' is going to take a while. Here I can afford to experiment; at work, I can't.
Yes, you're right. I used to use AppleWorks myself many years ago. But again, are those users going to be willing to part with triple-digit currency for it? When free alternatives are available?
The success of Office should indicate that the majority of people will use featured-but-bloated software. I still don't think this will expand the potential userbase _enough_ to make a difference.
Not consciously trolling, but...
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Where is the logic, on Linux, for using this? Or, for that matter, on Windows?
At $120 US for the suite, it's not an unreasonable price, but the basic functionality (imitating MS Orifice) is already there for the most part on StarOffice, etc for nothing, and for Windows you'd just buy/pirate OrificeXP.
Recall that Applixware basically went out of business when the free-use/open source suites came out on Linux. What the hell are these guys gonna do? I feel for them, I really do. If they want to keep this alive they should seriously consider something along the lines of the OpenBeOS/Blue OS/atheOS projects. Sorry... please convince me that I'm wrong.
It sounds like a good project and worthy in its own right, for a couple of reasons:
1. They're trying to save an OS that never received its dues by extending its source availability.
2. Like the BSDs and Linux, this OS reworking has a relatively-limited goal (in comparison to other projects), in that they're trying to reimplement an already-extant system without extending its reach -- BlueOS sounds like it's bitten off more than can be chewed easily. It'll be difficult enough as is to do this well.
3. Phipps gives the impression he's not so interested in license wars at this stage. Given the stated community spectrum of opinion in the FAQ, this sounds prudent.
Here's hoping this article brings them others...
Regardless of the licensing terms, this guy seriously doesn't expect to do anything truly useful with this OS.
Remember that Torvalds initially didn't use the GPL for the kernel.
Also note that Caldera has a 'distribution' that doesn't even use the kernel but rather reimplements a 'personality' -- I mean, even Unisys likes it !(I'm being sarcastic)
Understand, though, I am not criticising his intent -- he has an itch; he wants to scratch. At least he's pursuing his own muse.
I was one person who ended up acting as a tester for TTimo's updated sound info (2001.9.17) on the Quake3Linux FAQ page.
Not 100% sure, but in a lot of cases installing updated kernels (NOT the default installation kernels themselves) will result in unaccelerated graphics. So if you are recompiling from source make sure you turn on DRI. Then...
Basically you must recompile the ALSA 0.5.11 modules and reinstall them. Don't use the ALSA beta drivers, they don't work.
If your/etc/modules.conf file doesn't include the needed aliases for your sound card, change them to fit (should be on by default). The ALSA home page should help if you need it.
I lived in Britain 1995-1999. I loved it, and despite how stupid this is going to sound, I really appreciated hearing traditional British-style sirens. They didn't rely on volume, as Canadian/US ones do, but rather on ear-catching frequencies played at livable volumes. It made (makes) a big difference in reducing stress levels.
Unfortunately, as the manufacturer went out of business (or so I heard), the emergency services started buying US-style sirens for their cars. In the space of two years, there was no escape. Maybe one day they'll come back...
And no, no puns intended above:)
No wonder Kubrick couldn't do it
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The short story -- or rather, the vignette -- is not fleshed out at all.
AI blew. Horribly. Why?
Kubrick couldn't do it, figuring that he had to have a robot play the role of David. However, this is a side issue -- if you try to stretch a sliver of a story as far as the movie did, can anyone really be surprised when the plotline suffers as a result?
Spielberg's main problem as I see it is one of over-compensation: he's been slagged for treacle and sentimentality so much that the entire middle third of the film just looks and sounds like a total mess (cue 'I'm being serious and sinister' noises from the soundtrack). With the Flesh Fair idea, he swipes a part from the Mad Max films, and then has a totally unbelievable cop-out as a dramatic device.
In regards to the last third, good God, it's even worse. All the sentimentality Spielberg attempted to avoid forty-five minutes earlier returns, and makes the movie into a great big steaming turd. The coda made me so angry I was ready to walk out. I've sworn off Spielberg films -- regardless of the film's heritage, it sucked, sucked, sucked.
Finally, as far as the Yeats poem 'The Stolen Child' is concerned, that guy from the Waterboys covered it better. Even *with* the twee penny-whistle and hokey musical score.
Christ, that was an awful film. For heaven's sake, don't waste your money, wait for it on video.
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But wait first.
Both Shaw and Rogers have problems: Static IPs? 'You must want our business plan, sir.' POP/SMTP? 'Are you running a server? Why are you running a server? Are you trying to steal our precious bandwidth?' Assholes.
I'd supply links but most Shaw customers visiting this site probably already know, and I'm feeling lazy.
The card works well in both Windows (98, 2k, don't know about XP) and Linux (particularly with the XFree86 4.0.x and 4.1.x series of drivers).
I've heard the AIW supports DVD playback well, but as I don't have a DVD I couldn't tell you.
Insomnia, the lead developer at GATOS, the ATI video project, has accomplished miracles with this series of cards and the GATOS program itself will handle just about any type of TV video input you could throw at it.
In my experience both GATOS and the XFree86 teams have more solid work on the Linux side of things than the ATI people on Windows (go figure). Not that I don't appreciate the ATI work on Windows, but it works...
More info on the change available here -- forgive the reference, I'm feeling lazy (The Vancouver Province is a tabloid rag).
If you can afford it, try to get a notary public to verify the scanned documents against the physical evidence, ie./ scan invoices, get the notary's seal, then use Photoshop to obliterate the details.
Post the result on the website and contact UPS. A small-claims suit might help too.
You are correct in saying that this would make newbie use of the kernel much simpler. However, one step at a time, my son...
I hear what you're saying, but I'd be more interested in seeing this as an additive, rather than replacement for, DJing in clubs. Ultimately the key to having it work is the core notion of 'taste' or aesthetic judgment.
Oh, what the fuck. Bring on the DrudgeDrools2002 and slap that cunt silly!
However, the closing part of Lessig's argument, that American lawmakers should not regulate in an extra-territorial fashion, nor give tools to that effect to other entities, just will not work. Your government already has numerous laws pointed to enforcing American mores on other nationals. Time and again, your government has refused to modify those laws in the face of persistent criticism, particularly from your allies in Canada, the European Union, and Australia.
What exactly convinces Lessig this will be any different?
Anyone know if Jay Beale is still employed by MandrakeSoft?
but it's irritating nonetheless. (OT: Lived in London for 5 years, returned to Canada 2 years ago.)
... is beginning to turn into a refuge for lazy people and bored teenagers.
I mean, on the one hand you've got a bunch of people crying that this assists firms like Microsoft. On the other, you've got users who copy verbatim writings they've already posted at other weblogs.
I'm beginning to think even reading comments (1 or below) at Slashdot is a waste of time. What do you think?
Cox is Welsh, not English. Cox lives in Wales, not England. If you're going to copy verbatim something off Adequacy, realise that even they are not going to get everything right.
I had used RH from 5.0 to 6.0. Eventually I got tired of the extra work needed to get the system usable (hey, I started out using Macs, I got spoiled and I do admit it) and tried out Mdk 7.0. Very loyal, until 8.1 came out. Installed it, and found my hardware would sometimes disappear for no reason, or, despite GUI-tool claims to the contrary, not have been set up properly in the first place. Kind of like Linuxconf's interminable inability to detect stuff as needed.
So I'm moving back to Debian and OpenBSD for the home clients and firewall respectively -- I had experimented with both a while ago and found them both to be pretty rigorous in their requirements. This was an obstacle before, mostly because I hadn't the time or inclination to look for all the info necessary to do the installs properly (I was lazy! :) What was that quote from the Unix-Haters' Handbook? Something like 'Linux is only free if your time is worthless.' ;)
So, paradoxically, here's where I'm at, late 2001:
Yes, you're right. I used to use AppleWorks myself many years ago. But again, are those users going to be willing to part with triple-digit currency for it? When free alternatives are available?
The success of Office should indicate that the majority of people will use featured-but-bloated software. I still don't think this will expand the potential userbase _enough_ to make a difference.
Where is the logic, on Linux, for using this? Or, for that matter, on Windows?
At $120 US for the suite, it's not an unreasonable price, but the basic functionality (imitating MS Orifice) is already there for the most part on StarOffice, etc for nothing, and for Windows you'd just buy/pirate OrificeXP.
Recall that Applixware basically went out of business when the free-use/open source suites came out on Linux. What the hell are these guys gonna do? I feel for them, I really do. If they want to keep this alive they should seriously consider something along the lines of the OpenBeOS/Blue OS/atheOS projects. Sorry... please convince me that I'm wrong.
1. They're trying to save an OS that never received its dues by extending its source availability.
2. Like the BSDs and Linux, this OS reworking has a relatively-limited goal (in comparison to other projects), in that they're trying to reimplement an already-extant system without extending its reach -- BlueOS sounds like it's bitten off more than can be chewed easily. It'll be difficult enough as is to do this well.
3. Phipps gives the impression he's not so interested in license wars at this stage. Given the stated community spectrum of opinion in the FAQ, this sounds prudent.
Here's hoping this article brings them others...
the point is, it's *his* waste of time.
Regardless of the licensing terms, this guy seriously doesn't expect to do anything truly useful with this OS.
Remember that Torvalds initially didn't use the GPL for the kernel.
Also note that Caldera has a 'distribution' that doesn't even use the kernel but rather reimplements a 'personality' -- I mean, even Unisys likes it !(I'm being sarcastic)
Understand, though, I am not criticising his intent -- he has an itch; he wants to scratch. At least he's pursuing his own muse.
Not 100% sure, but in a lot of cases installing updated kernels (NOT the default installation kernels themselves) will result in unaccelerated graphics. So if you are recompiling from source make sure you turn on DRI. Then...
Basically you must recompile the ALSA 0.5.11 modules and reinstall them. Don't use the ALSA beta drivers, they don't work.
If your /etc/modules.conf file doesn't include the needed aliases for your sound card, change them to fit (should be on by default). The ALSA home page should help if you need it.
Good luck.
Donate to any funds that will be set up -- food, shelter, blankets, etc.
I'm in the same boat as you, for the same reason.
Other donations will be, I'm sure, appreciated.
I lived in Britain 1995-1999. I loved it, and despite how stupid this is going to sound, I really appreciated hearing traditional British-style sirens. They didn't rely on volume, as Canadian/US ones do, but rather on ear-catching frequencies played at livable volumes. It made (makes) a big difference in reducing stress levels.
:)
Unfortunately, as the manufacturer went out of business (or so I heard), the emergency services started buying US-style sirens for their cars. In the space of two years, there was no escape. Maybe one day they'll come back...
And no, no puns intended above
The short story -- or rather, the vignette -- is not fleshed out at all.
AI blew. Horribly. Why?
Kubrick couldn't do it, figuring that he had to have a robot play the role of David. However, this is a side issue -- if you try to stretch a sliver of a story as far as the movie did, can anyone really be surprised when the plotline suffers as a result?
Spielberg's main problem as I see it is one of over-compensation: he's been slagged for treacle and sentimentality so much that the entire middle third of the film just looks and sounds like a total mess (cue 'I'm being serious and sinister' noises from the soundtrack). With the Flesh Fair idea, he swipes a part from the Mad Max films, and then has a totally unbelievable cop-out as a dramatic device.
In regards to the last third, good God, it's even worse. All the sentimentality Spielberg attempted to avoid forty-five minutes earlier returns, and makes the movie into a great big steaming turd. The coda made me so angry I was ready to walk out. I've sworn off Spielberg films -- regardless of the film's heritage, it sucked, sucked, sucked.
Finally, as far as the Yeats poem 'The Stolen Child' is concerned, that guy from the Waterboys covered it better. Even *with* the twee penny-whistle and hokey musical score.
Christ, that was an awful film. For heaven's sake, don't waste your money, wait for it on video.