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  1. Two Monitors on 2 Displays and 2 Workspaces With Linux and X? · · Score: 1

    The main question is what does your video card support? I use an NVidia 9600GT and run two monitors. I have 4 workspaces where both monitors are included in each workspace. It works perfectly for what I need to do. I don't understand why you would want separate workspaces for each. It is not always trivial to get this working, I am running a PAE Kernel and had to run the experimental drivers to get it to work properly. Make a backup of /etc/X11/xorg.conf before you do anything.

  2. Last time I checked ... on According to Linus, Linux Is "Bloated" · · Score: 1

    ... you can still do make menuconfig on the source. The bloat is mostly optional. What do you want to use Linux for? You have the choice, figure it out and make it work for you - or deal with 'bloat.' Granted, many people throw in their favorite distro (including myself), which also comes with access to every creative piece of open source software (which is not Linux, some people still don't get it), and just use it if it works for them. I personally am very thankful to all those in the open source community who have contributed their to causes that result in a very useful set of tools. I don't necessarily avoid MS, but using Linux and all the other great open source software usually makes my day a little more productive.

  3. What is the advantage... on Japan Plans $21B Space Power Plant · · Score: 1

    ... of putting a solar array in space? Would it not be easier to maintain here on earth? Obviously no clouds up in space, 24 hours of sun, but the costs seem to outweigh the benefits. Plus, I would imagine an extensive amount of loss transferring energy down to earth.

  4. Re:System security is only half the rent on Europe Funds Secure Operating System Research · · Score: 1

    Easy fix. Build an operating system that offends people that should not be allowed to operate a computer. Instead of asking every time whether the user wants to do something they possibly shouldn't be doing, the OS should tell the user that they are to stupid to use it and to call their 5 year old child/grandchild for advice.

  5. What kind of distance are we talking about? on Handmade vs. Commercially Produced Ethernet Cables · · Score: 2, Insightful

    If you have a substantial distance to run, a patch cable may not be the best option. Patch cables are (or should be) made of stranded conductors to make them more flexible and reduce metal fatigue. They are not recommended for long distances. A permanent link cable is made of solid conductor wire and carries the signal better at longer distances. Keep in mind that a CAT5e/6 ethernet connection is limited to 100M/328ft. If you need to run solid conductor, installing the data jacks is much easier than installing the crimp-on RJ45 ends and much more reliable. Doing it this way would simply require two short patch cables to tie the permanent link to your devices. My $.02.

  6. And the consensus is... on Best Shrinkable ReiserFS Replacement? · · Score: 1

    I hope, after all these objective posts, things are much clearer now. It might be safer to just avoid file systems.

  7. Old News on Researchers Tout New Network Worm Weapon · · Score: 1

    We have been doing this kind of analysis and mitigation since the days of blaster. Nothing new, but yes, it does work quite effectively for rapidly spread worms.

  8. Re:Far enough from Earth on NASA Detects Nearby Mystery Explosion · · Score: 1

    Or if there was a very large mirror very far away from earth, we could see earth's past from earth!

  9. Re:The Rover To-Do List on The Rovers That Just Won't Quit · · Score: 1

    Sounds strikingly similar to a politicians schedule.

  10. Re:Diagnosis and treatment on Nobel Prize Awarded for Stomach Ulcer Discovery · · Score: 1

    No test done on H. Pylori. Neither thought it necessary. I'm starting to ask around to see if I can find a doctor that might listen. I'd at least like to know what amount of the bacteria exists in my system. Thanks for the update!

  11. Re:Diagnosis and treatment on Nobel Prize Awarded for Stomach Ulcer Discovery · · Score: 1

    I'd be curious to hear from you if your treatment succeeds. I've been diagnosed with mild to moderate inflammation in the stomach and esophagus. I've discussed this topic with my GP and then with a GI specialist. Neither gave much credence to the theory that the H. Pylori should be treated. I was told to take Prilosec (omeprazol) in the morning, and Zantac (ranitidine) before supper. I was also to restrict the kinds of food I eat. Well this certainly helps, if I behave and continue to take the drugs. I worry that if I alter my internal eco-system for a long period of time, that other problems will arrise. I don't feel like drugs should be a permanent solution