.. one of the primary benefits of open source. I want to know what applications are running on my system. I know alot of people may mention this. This is one of the primary reasons I choose to use Linux only on the desktop. Linux is also faster on my system for some reason that is unknown to me. (I have purchased Windows three times and own? three licenses.)
With Microsoft's software, who knows what you are installing with the Service Packs. I believe Microsoft has some code that audits your system. How else do they know the stats of illegal installs in developing countries?
It also adds alot of unecessary bloat to your system. Maybe the dual core systems can handle the virus checking, spyware checking, authentic windows checking, spam checking, etc. applications on the second core.
"Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, fool me three times, damn that reality distortion field really works."
You must surely mean:
There's an old saying in Tennessee. I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee, that says: "Fool me once..." [pause] "... shame on...". [pause] "Shame on you..." [pause] "If fooled, you can't get fooled again."
- your friend, George W. Bush
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Something really bugs me on just about 2 out of 5 posts regarding Apples future with this platform.
Poster after poster suggests somehow Apple is going to scrap support for the PowerPC based Macs after one years time. Gimme a break!
Do you honestly think that they will make this move?
Just because they are moving to Intel doesnt mean that support from Apple and developers is going to stop. Even if the box survives past 3-4 years, you will be looking to upgrade anyway, or install Linux.
I plan on getting whatever processor Mac later this year. I don't really care what processor it's on because IMO, I think its about the platform not the processor.
One things for sure, I will not be looking into purchasing Microsoft's Longhorn or Monte Criso or whatever they call it.
I probably would'nt use this product but I enjoy the fact that Linux is enjoying much success in the embedded market. Linuxdevices.com has a recent article http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5884511893.html/ about another GPS enabled device.
This also brings a question to mind: With the recent buzz about the video iPod, should Apple develop a small footprint of OS X and Aqua for inclusion into some smaller gadgets and devices?
"Audacity for Linux is probably better or just as good as anything off the shelf for Windows."
Have you ever used Steinberg's Wavelab? Or maybe even Soundforge.. ?
I am a fired-up proponent of open source and Audacity is _okay_ but it truly does not compare to off the shelf Windows based audio editors, not by a long shot.
Professional audio really lacks in Linux. There are applications out there but I don't think serious traction will occur in this realm for a long time.
Consolidation of marketing efforts. I mean educating consumers and letting them know that alternatives to Windows and Mac OS X exist out there.
I saw a comericial last night for the movie "March of the Penguin."
I was thinking that it would be great if someone used this to advertise Linux to the masses.
There could never be too many distros although I agree this confuses people new to the 'Linux genre'
One reason that so many distrubutions exist is that Linux allows you to customize and select packages and different processes that you want to run.
I believe that all developers of Linux distros should follow LSB and Filesystem Hierarchy Standards to make the filesystem uniform across the board.
I hate how some applications install in different directories for different distros (Red Hat based vs. Debian based)
This topic has been discussed alot along with Linux is not ready for the desktop. I also think that the Linux community wastes alot of resources.
If I had Mark Shuttleworths money, I would just have a think tank sit down and come up with all of the desktop related applications and functions that Linux needs to get rid of the need for CLI for some purposes. I would make it very, very easy for the non-technical people.
The true reason that many distros exist is this:
When someone thinks that they can do something better than the next guy, they start a new project. Bottom line. I guess I would probably do the same. When I was in the military, I didnt like the way my division worked so I forked out and made a new division and took my men with me.
After reading TFA, this is not the first time that I have heard about average users doing exactly this.
Some non-technical Windows users simply do not know how remove malware from thier computers. It really doesn't matter what tools you recommend and install for them.
Until they spend some time and READ about basic security and administration, this problem will continue to thrive in the Windows environment.
Case in point: My sister.. she has a Athlon 1gig biege box that I put together for her a couple of years ago for Christmas. I recently upgraded it for her, another drive, more memory, DVD-R/RW.
Because of her recent experience with malware, she wanted to toss the whole box and get another one. I told her about Firefox, I installed free tools like Ad-Aware and AVG anti-virus. I also setup Ubuntu Linux on the new hard drive so that she may dual boot. I recently went over and logged onto her computer (Win) and all types of malware existed.
The problem is basically this: She doesnt use the tools, she is too lazy to log-off and use the Linux solution, and she just doesnt care about security.
I just wish that people that throw this computers away send them my way, these discarded boxes make great servers or I usually just remove Windows and setup Linux and give them away to people without computers.
I guess you don't understand my post. I'm not saying that Firefox has the same problems or exploits as IE. I know Firefox doesn't have ActiveX but what about these:
MFSA 2005-56 Code execution through shared function objects
MFSA 2005-55 XHTML node spoofing
MFSA 2005-54 Javascript prompt origin spoofing
MFSA 2005-53 Standalone applications can run arbitrary code through the browser
MFSA 2005-52 Same origin violation: frame calling top.focus()
MFSA 2005-51 The return of frame-injection spoofing
MFSA 2005-50 Possibly exploitable crash in InstallVersion.compareTo()
MFSA 2005-49 Script injection from Firefox sidebar panel using data:
MFSA 2005-48 Same-origin violation with InstallTrigger callback
MFSA 2005-47 Code execution via "Set as Wallpaper"
MFSA 2005-46 XBL scripts ran even when Javascript disabled
MFSA 2005-45 Content-generated event vulnerabilities
Fixed in Firefox 1.0.4
MFSA 2005-44 Privilege escalation via non-DOM property overrides
MFSA 2005-43 "Wrapped" javascript: urls bypass security checks
MFSA 2005-42 Code execution via javascript: IconURL
I'm saying as more people use FF, more problems will be discovered. I am not saying it will ever reach the level on non-security as IE.
I pretty much took the path of the other guy, except I started with Mandrake, went to Fedora Core and finally Ubuntu. I agree with you that people go back to Windows when they can't figure out how to do something.
For me at first it was package management, at first I didn't know where the files went just like everyone else without *nix experience but APT and YUm solved this problem for me. (Along with learning about Linux.)
I prefer apt to yum... its more mature and complete.
As everyday mom and pop users depend on Firefox instead of IE for browsing and more companies support Firefox, more exploits and holes will start to show up.
I'm just glad that they update it frequently. Theres nothing like safe and secure browsing.
It also means that more people will look to FOSS solutions. I have to admit, Firefox got me started.
The computer in question was my sisters computer and I believe she has Admin privleges. This also happened when I logged onto her wireless network with my laptop. It was easily fixed by running an Ad-Aware scan.
... I just want to know if the planet has some of those howling sand guys with the funny sticks...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_People/
I wouldnt mind meeting one to see what revenge plans
they have for Lord Vader.
This would be great for Cubase my man. I have used control surfaces but I always go back to using the keyboard for start/stop rewind, quantize, stuff like that..
You really hit on some excellent points when you said that its up to the sysadmin and the Linux distrubution. What happens if a buttload of patches are released when the administrator is on his annual Las Vegas poker-fest vacation?
I use Linux on a daily basis for Desktop and server use, and since i'm not a security expert.. I often wonder how the entire process of awareness of exploits and the patching of packages happen. Could someone explain this to me?
Who is the trusted authority?
I'm not the type of guy to bash Microsoft, but I must say I was quite surprised when spyware of some sort infected IE on a fresh and updated install of WinXP. www.google.com was redirected to another site offering spyware removal (What a joke)
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With Microsoft's software, who knows what you are installing with the Service Packs. I believe Microsoft has some code that audits your system. How else do they know the stats of illegal installs in developing countries?
It also adds alot of unecessary bloat to your system. Maybe the dual core systems can handle the virus checking, spyware checking, authentic windows checking, spam checking, etc. applications on the second core.
"Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, fool me three times, damn that reality distortion field really works."
You must surely mean:
There's an old saying in Tennessee. I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee, that says: "Fool me once..."
[pause]
"... shame on...".
[pause]
"Shame on you..."
[pause]
"If fooled, you can't get fooled again."
- your friend, George W. Bush
Something really bugs me on just about 2 out of 5 posts regarding Apples future with this platform.
Poster after poster suggests somehow Apple is going to scrap support for the PowerPC based Macs after one years time. Gimme a break!
Do you honestly think that they will make this move?
Just because they are moving to Intel doesnt mean that support from Apple and developers is going to stop. Even if the box survives past 3-4 years, you will be looking to upgrade anyway, or install Linux.
I plan on getting whatever processor Mac later this year. I don't really care what processor it's on because IMO, I think its about the platform not the processor.
One things for sure, I will not be looking into purchasing Microsoft's Longhorn or Monte Criso or whatever they call it.
I probably would'nt use this product but I enjoy the fact that Linux is enjoying much success in the embedded market. Linuxdevices.com has a recent article http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5884511893.html / about another GPS enabled device.
This also brings a question to mind: With the recent buzz about the video iPod, should Apple develop a small footprint of OS X and Aqua for inclusion into some smaller gadgets and devices?
"Audacity for Linux is probably better or just as good as anything off the shelf for Windows." Have you ever used Steinberg's Wavelab? Or maybe even Soundforge.. ? I am a fired-up proponent of open source and Audacity is _okay_ but it truly does not compare to off the shelf Windows based audio editors, not by a long shot. Professional audio really lacks in Linux. There are applications out there but I don't think serious traction will occur in this realm for a long time.
That might help you out with your problem with drivers..
I agree with you on this. When I first heard about autopackage, I thought it was a great idea.
I simply don't understand why the Linux community hasn't taken advantage of this.
Consolidation of marketing efforts. I mean educating consumers and letting them know that alternatives to Windows and Mac OS X exist out there. I saw a comericial last night for the movie "March of the Penguin." I was thinking that it would be great if someone used this to advertise Linux to the masses.
There could never be too many distros although I agree this confuses people new to the 'Linux genre'
One reason that so many distrubutions exist is that Linux allows you to customize and select packages and different processes that you want to run.
I believe that all developers of Linux distros should follow LSB and Filesystem Hierarchy Standards to make the filesystem uniform across the board.
I hate how some applications install in different
directories for different distros (Red Hat based vs. Debian based)
This topic has been discussed alot along with Linux is not ready for the desktop. I also think that the Linux community wastes alot of resources.
If I had Mark Shuttleworths money, I would just have a think tank sit down and come up with all of the desktop related applications and functions that Linux needs to get rid of the need for CLI for some purposes. I would make it very, very easy for the non-technical people.
The true reason that many distros exist is this:
When someone thinks that they can do something better than the next guy, they start a new project. Bottom line. I guess I would probably do the same. When I was in the military, I didnt like the way my division worked so I forked out and made a new division and took my men with me.
After reading TFA, this is not the first time that I have heard about average users doing exactly this.
Some non-technical Windows users simply do not know how remove malware from thier computers. It really doesn't matter what tools you recommend and install for them.
Until they spend some time and READ about basic security and administration, this problem will continue to thrive in the Windows environment.
Case in point: My sister.. she has a Athlon 1gig biege box that I put together for her a couple of years ago for Christmas. I recently upgraded it for her, another drive, more memory, DVD-R/RW.
Because of her recent experience with malware, she wanted to toss the whole box and get another one. I told her about Firefox, I installed free tools like Ad-Aware and AVG anti-virus. I also setup Ubuntu Linux on the new hard drive so that she may dual boot. I recently went over and logged onto her computer (Win) and all types of malware existed.
The problem is basically this: She doesnt use the tools, she is too lazy to log-off and use the Linux solution, and she just doesnt care about security.
I just wish that people that throw this computers away send them my way, these discarded boxes make great servers or I usually just remove Windows and setup Linux and give them away to people without computers.
1) Who the hell is Bruce Campbell? Is he some kernel developer in his spare time?
2) What does this have to do with Linux?
I guess you don't understand my post. I'm not saying that Firefox has the same problems or exploits as IE. I know Firefox doesn't have ActiveX but what about these: MFSA 2005-56 Code execution through shared function objects MFSA 2005-55 XHTML node spoofing MFSA 2005-54 Javascript prompt origin spoofing MFSA 2005-53 Standalone applications can run arbitrary code through the browser MFSA 2005-52 Same origin violation: frame calling top.focus() MFSA 2005-51 The return of frame-injection spoofing MFSA 2005-50 Possibly exploitable crash in InstallVersion.compareTo() MFSA 2005-49 Script injection from Firefox sidebar panel using data: MFSA 2005-48 Same-origin violation with InstallTrigger callback MFSA 2005-47 Code execution via "Set as Wallpaper" MFSA 2005-46 XBL scripts ran even when Javascript disabled MFSA 2005-45 Content-generated event vulnerabilities Fixed in Firefox 1.0.4 MFSA 2005-44 Privilege escalation via non-DOM property overrides MFSA 2005-43 "Wrapped" javascript: urls bypass security checks MFSA 2005-42 Code execution via javascript: IconURL I'm saying as more people use FF, more problems will be discovered. I am not saying it will ever reach the level on non-security as IE.
I pretty much took the path of the other guy, except I started with Mandrake, went to Fedora Core and finally Ubuntu. I agree with you that people go back to Windows when they can't figure out how to do
... its more mature and complete.
something.
For me at first it was package management, at first I didn't know where the files went just like everyone else without *nix experience but APT and YUm solved this problem for me. (Along with learning about Linux.)
I prefer apt to yum
As everyday mom and pop users depend on Firefox instead of IE for browsing and more companies support Firefox, more exploits and holes will start to show up. I'm just glad that they update it frequently. Theres nothing like safe and secure browsing. It also means that more people will look to FOSS solutions. I have to admit, Firefox got me started.
The computer in question was my sisters computer and I believe she has Admin privleges. This also happened when I logged onto her wireless network with my laptop. It was easily fixed by running an Ad-Aware scan.
I dont know how the underscore got into the link... Sand Peopel worked when I first posted, and yes I know they are called Tusken Raiders. :)
... I just want to know if the planet has some of those howling sand guys with the funny sticks ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_People/
I wouldnt mind meeting one to see what revenge plans
they have for Lord Vader.
You know what? This may have been a joke but thats just one more application for this keyboard.
*Point of Sale*
The uses of this keyboard could prove to be enless.
So much for that high school typing class.
Yes, the keyboard is cool but that mouse is ridiculous. Even Apple would trash that idea.
This would be great for Cubase my man. I have used control surfaces but I always go back to using the keyboard for start/stop rewind, quantize, stuff like that..
This maybe a rendering or whatever the fsck it is but they should patent this, if not i'm calling Steve Jobs this afternoon. That thing is SLICK!!
I didnt see anything about purchase information.
I didn't see any layouts for quick prOn navigation and the i'm at work auto-escape minimize key.
Seriously, this would be great for music sequencer applications like Cubase SX and Nuendo.
You really hit on some excellent points when you said that its up to the sysadmin and the Linux distrubution. What happens if a buttload of patches
are released when the administrator is on his annual
Las Vegas poker-fest vacation?
I use Linux on a daily basis for Desktop and server use, and since i'm not a security expert.. I often wonder how the entire process of awareness of exploits and the patching of packages happen. Could someone explain this to me?
Who is the trusted authority?
I'm not the type of guy to bash Microsoft, but I must say I was quite surprised when spyware of some sort infected IE on a fresh and updated install of WinXP. www.google.com was redirected to another site offering spyware removal (What a joke)