1. It has a kernel (belief in Jesus and God) and you can put different forms on top of that (barring a few that go against the license).
2. Jesus started the religion and lets others run it and the Pope (Jesus' successor on Earth) steps in to handle disputes among clergy memebers. (like Linus' governing policy)
2. Most of its followers are friendly, but some bad leaders gave the church a bad name (like a developer committing malicious code). However, the problem gets cleaned up in most cases.
3. It sprouted from an older, less "open", religion, many of the followers of which are still around today (Judaism).
4. Protestants, like Micro$oft, spread FUD about how Catholicism is "evil", instead of examining their own "code" (religion). They don't even allow people to explore their own faith and instead ban anyone from questioning it. Catholics, on the other hand, encourage exploration into faith. They also try to lead people to give up their happiness and go into deception (by making it look easier).
5. Being a Catholic requires an understanding of how it works, like Linux does.
Define Christian. If you mean "Protestant Radical" (many non-Catholics), you are right. However, if you include Catholics, then I must say you're wrong.
I am a Catholic. My church believes that the Bible is not a historical record. We believe that the Bible teaches lessons; it does not detail history accurately. In fact, the New Testament is just a PR job for Jesus. Unfortunately, those who say Christian and mean Protestants are giving Christianity a bad name. In fact, I believe that God set the rules for the universe and then performed the "Big Bang" (or something like that). The creation story makes no sense to most other Catholics I've met.
Yes, I am a real Catholic, and this is what my religious ed ("Sunday school") teachers and clergy believe. Science does not undermine God.
Not necessarily... The Atheros wireless chipset is a software-defined radio, and it works with native Linux drivers. Unfortunately, the damn FCC demands that part of the driver be proprietary (the part that controls the radio, that is).
There's also ndiswrapper, for those who don't give a care about buying Linux-friendly hardware. (sigh)
Certain AC-97/MC-97 laptop modems work with the SmartLink daemon and ALSA, too.
I never got the ACX drivers to work with my fiancee's Netgear card. I just posted my experiences with wireless support--I have only tested these cards listed above and had little or no trouble getting them to work WITHOUT ndiswrapper/driverloader.
I know there are experimental drivers for Broadcom and TI chipsets, but I have had NO luck getting either of these to work without ndiswrapper. Yeah, my fiancee is stuck with Linux-hostile hardware, even though she enjoys using Linux. I've lucked out have had working drivers for all my WLAN hardware. She is jealous....
As an autistic person, I am finding your comments very offensive. What I find worse is that so many of you have +5, Funny for these offensive comments. Please think before you type. Autism is a real condition that makes our lives harder mainly because people like you don't bother to understand us. We are not retarded, and we do want friends. We just have a hard time developing those social skills (but it can be done).
They mention about server trouble, Delete the word "about" and learn to write in proper English.
but I've never managed to get it working with my browser Stop using Internet Explorer and get a decent browser like Firefox.
the URL looks like it might be the cause of the trouble. I would disagree. URLs don't cause problems like that.
Perhaps it's my work firewall or something? Again, learn English! This is NOT a question, and the first letter should NOT be capitalized.
What's wrong with www.whatever.com? What's wrong? Strictly speaking, nothing. It's just BORING. By your logic, you wouldn't be able to access "politics.slashdot.org" or similar URLs because they are not "www.whatever.com"-style.
Apparently, you have no knowledge of how TCP/IP (the layer 3/4 network protocol used on the Internet) works. Names aren't usually filtered out. Firewalls don't use URLs. When you type a name into your browser, it looks the name up on a name server (using DNS) and retrieves the IP address. Go learn about networking before blaming.
On the other hand there is no requirement on hardware manufacturers that their machines must be made to boot Windows, just because they have an x86-compatible chip inside.
EXACTLY!!! Most people don't get the idea that two computers can be completely different even if they have the CPU in common. Some examples:
- Z80: Game Boy, Game Gear, TI graphing calcs, and CP/M machines all have the same processor but totally different architectures.
- Motorola 680x0: Classic Macs, Amigas, and 68k-based TI graphing calcs are all different
- PowerPC: Power Macintoshes and PREP machines are incompatible.
Perhaps the x86 Macs are PC-compatible, but nothing says they HAVE to be. Just look at history.
I must have lucked out with my WLAN cards. I bought a laptop in 2004 with an Atheros Super G chipset in it and a Belkin USB dongle with a Ralink chipset. I don't need NDISwrapper crap at all. See if you can find a driver before going straight to ndiswrapper/DriverLoader.
The way it looks now, here's my advice:
Chipsets to go with: - Atheros b/g/a chipsets - Ralink chipsets - Intel chipsets (found on Centrino laptops, for example)
Those are the most often recommended for Linux, and all of them have stable NATIVE drivers with open-source (except for the FCC-required parts--the FCC demands that parts of the Atheros driver be proprietary).
AVOID BROADCOM AND TI. Those chipsets only work with ndiswrapper/driverloader.
Note that this has nothing to do with the brand name or model number of the card itself. I'm referring to the chips themselves.
Not all businesses think that way, but the ones that don't need to understand that their hardware will get ULTIMATE support in Linux (like the Ralink-based WiFi card drivers) if they release the source under the GPL (or a compatible/similar license). Those more experienced will work on the drivers if the hardware becomes popular--and one way to advertise to Linux users is to release complete source for a complete driver and/or full specs.
What about users of other operating systems, like Linux or *BSD? Why do some people only pretend that Windows and Mac are the only systems out there?! Some people don't have licenses to use Windows, so we can't legally use it. Ever think of that?
Well, I don't use the autotools for my software. However, that's not my point.
I like running./configure because it makes sure I have the required libraries and dev files to compile the program. There are some programs I have to use --really-really-long-option things with, but I can copy and paste with the mouse from the --help screen. Yes, even console junkies can do it with GPM. Anyway,./configure saves the headaches from wondering why a program refuses to compile by checking first.
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I'd say this:
Catholicism is like Linux because:
1. It has a kernel (belief in Jesus and God) and you can put different forms on top of that (barring a few that go against the license).
2. Jesus started the religion and lets others run it and the Pope (Jesus' successor on Earth) steps in to handle disputes among clergy memebers. (like Linus' governing policy)
2. Most of its followers are friendly, but some bad leaders gave the church a bad name (like a developer committing malicious code). However, the problem gets cleaned up in most cases.
3. It sprouted from an older, less "open", religion, many of the followers of which are still around today (Judaism).
4. Protestants, like Micro$oft, spread FUD about how Catholicism is "evil", instead of examining their own "code" (religion). They don't even allow people to explore their own faith and instead ban anyone from questioning it. Catholics, on the other hand, encourage exploration into faith. They also try to lead people to give up their happiness and go into deception (by making it look easier).
5. Being a Catholic requires an understanding of how it works, like Linux does.
Define Christian. If you mean "Protestant Radical" (many non-Catholics), you are right. However, if you include Catholics, then I must say you're wrong.
I am a Catholic. My church believes that the Bible is not a historical record. We believe that the Bible teaches lessons; it does not detail history accurately. In fact, the New Testament is just a PR job for Jesus. Unfortunately, those who say Christian and mean Protestants are giving Christianity a bad name. In fact, I believe that God set the rules for the universe and then performed the "Big Bang" (or something like that). The creation story makes no sense to most other Catholics I've met.
Yes, I am a real Catholic, and this is what my religious ed ("Sunday school") teachers and clergy believe. Science does not undermine God.
Yeah, I'd agree... The right word is "naive", or more correctly, "naïve".
Micro$oft in their right mind???????
*laughs*
Not necessarily... The Atheros wireless chipset is a software-defined radio, and it works with native Linux drivers. Unfortunately, the damn FCC demands that part of the driver be proprietary (the part that controls the radio, that is).
There's also ndiswrapper, for those who don't give a care about buying Linux-friendly hardware. (sigh)
Certain AC-97/MC-97 laptop modems work with the SmartLink daemon and ALSA, too.
Have you turned on POP access to Gmail? If you do that, you can avoid all the advertising. And Google supports this.
Even if you put the noise level REALLY low you could get hearing impaired...
The correct terms are "deaf" or "hard of hearing", not "hearing impaired". Ugh!
I never got the ACX drivers to work with my fiancee's Netgear card. I just posted my experiences with wireless support--I have only tested these cards listed above and had little or no trouble getting them to work WITHOUT ndiswrapper/driverloader.
I know there are experimental drivers for Broadcom and TI chipsets, but I have had NO luck getting either of these to work without ndiswrapper. Yeah, my fiancee is stuck with Linux-hostile hardware, even though she enjoys using Linux. I've lucked out have had working drivers for all my WLAN hardware. She is jealous....
As an autistic person, I am finding your comments very offensive. What I find worse is that so many of you have +5, Funny for these offensive comments. Please think before you type. Autism is a real condition that makes our lives harder mainly because people like you don't bother to understand us. We are not retarded, and we do want friends. We just have a hard time developing those social skills (but it can be done).
They mention about server trouble,
Delete the word "about" and learn to write in proper English.
but I've never managed to get it working with my browser
Stop using Internet Explorer and get a decent browser like Firefox.
the URL looks like it might be the cause of the trouble.
I would disagree. URLs don't cause problems like that.
Perhaps it's my work firewall or something?
Again, learn English! This is NOT a question, and the first letter should NOT be capitalized.
What's wrong with www.whatever.com?
What's wrong? Strictly speaking, nothing. It's just BORING. By your logic, you wouldn't be able to access "politics.slashdot.org" or similar URLs because they are not "www.whatever.com"-style.
Apparently, you have no knowledge of how TCP/IP (the layer 3/4 network protocol used on the Internet) works. Names aren't usually filtered out. Firewalls don't use URLs. When you type a name into your browser, it looks the name up on a name server (using DNS) and retrieves the IP address. Go learn about networking before blaming.
You mean they're an 800 TON gorilla???
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! We'll all end up in jail if they find out!
Sadly, the DMCA in the US does not say that. I honestly think the DMCA is 100% unconstitutional.
On the other hand there is no requirement on hardware manufacturers that their machines must be made to boot Windows, just because they have an x86-compatible chip inside.
EXACTLY!!! Most people don't get the idea that two computers can be completely different even if they have the CPU in common. Some examples:
- Z80: Game Boy, Game Gear, TI graphing calcs, and CP/M machines all have the same processor but totally different architectures.
- Motorola 680x0: Classic Macs, Amigas, and 68k-based TI graphing calcs are all different
- PowerPC: Power Macintoshes and PREP machines are incompatible.
Perhaps the x86 Macs are PC-compatible, but nothing says they HAVE to be. Just look at history.
Note that the above post is by an Anonymous Coward.
I'm not aiming for mod privs...
I don't have any of these problems on my Turtle Beach Montego (Aureal au8820 chipset)!!! Not even with /dev/dsp! :-P
I must have lucked out with my WLAN cards. I bought a laptop in 2004 with an Atheros Super G chipset in it and a Belkin USB dongle with a Ralink chipset. I don't need NDISwrapper crap at all. See if you can find a driver before going straight to ndiswrapper/DriverLoader.
The way it looks now, here's my advice:
Chipsets to go with:
- Atheros b/g/a chipsets
- Ralink chipsets
- Intel chipsets (found on Centrino laptops, for example)
Those are the most often recommended for Linux, and all of them have stable NATIVE drivers with open-source (except for the FCC-required parts--the FCC demands that parts of the Atheros driver be proprietary).
AVOID BROADCOM AND TI. Those chipsets only work with ndiswrapper/driverloader.
Note that this has nothing to do with the brand name or model number of the card itself. I'm referring to the chips themselves.
Not all businesses think that way, but the ones that don't need to understand that their hardware will get ULTIMATE support in Linux (like the Ralink-based WiFi card drivers) if they release the source under the GPL (or a compatible/similar license). Those more experienced will work on the drivers if the hardware becomes popular--and one way to advertise to Linux users is to release complete source for a complete driver and/or full specs.
What about users of other operating systems, like Linux or *BSD? Why do some people only pretend that Windows and Mac are the only systems out there?! Some people don't have licenses to use Windows, so we can't legally use it. Ever think of that?
Safari is based on Konqueror's engine.
I had SAM Virus Clinic on my Mac SE running OS 7.1 many years ago.
The age of a virus is completely irrelevant if your computer catches it. It can still do damage.
Adding more dangerous features to VBscript, Internet Explorer, and MS Office, of course!
NARF!!
Well, I don't use the autotools for my software. However, that's not my point.
./configure because it makes sure I have the required libraries and dev files to compile the program. There are some programs I have to use --really-really-long-option things with, but I can copy and paste with the mouse from the --help screen. Yes, even console junkies can do it with GPM. Anyway, ./configure saves the headaches from wondering why a program refuses to compile by checking first.
I like running