As much as I like Tom's reviews, VIAHardware could still give Tom's Hardware a few grammar pointers. I think maybe Tom's articles are run through the 'Fish:)
I guess we shouldn't knock these guys... Hardware gurus they may be, but English majors, they ain't.
This is how a successful switch to Linux could be accomplished. It's hard for 3 people in an organisation of 100 people to switch to Linux and live comfortably. But if the entire government switches to Linux, there won't be any issues with doc/data compatibility. And their support network will find it much earier to support Linux if it's the only desktop/server platform. I hope this works out on this large of a scale. Maybe it really will get Microsoft's attention.
We, as a community, really need to get behind this effort. Say what you want about Redhat, but a company is probably going to have louder voice than a few disorganized individuals. Way to go Redhat!
Just like in the US, it won't do a bit of good to just fine Microsoft no matter how much it is. $2.5billion is probably (in MS's opinion) a small price to pay to retain their monopoly. The key to keeping MS from abusing their monopoly is constant oversight by not just bureaucrats, but also people who are familiar with technological and financial aspects of the business. Otherwise, MS will just "pay the toll" and conitinue on their merry way.
I thought I DID pay for "content" when I pay my Internet connection bill. To put this in perspective, I do pay extra for HBO (gotta love the Sopranos:) but I don't pay "extra" for Discovery Channel or Animal Planet. The cost are already included in the bill. Maybe content providers need to team up with ISPs and work out some sort of payment scheme for "value added" content. I mean let's face it... If I could get HBO for free I probably wouldn't pay for it. But HBO's content is compelling enough that I AM willing to pay for it. This not only answers the "How do I make enough money to keep this site open" dilemna, it also keeps me from having to slow down my site with convulsion inducing, Think Geek adds.
You know? None of these books ever seem to include sections devoted to blocking SPAM. As a sysadmin, this is one of the most important topics I think could be covered. Maybe they leave it out intentionally so they can send you spam and try to get you to buy their book:)
I'm also not posting anonymously. And all I can say is, flipflap, you are a fucking idiot. Read the Header... This is, "Ask Slashdot". This is a place for Slashdot readers to come together and dicuss/ask about other readers opinions on a variety of topics. As a sysadmin, I'm very interested in this top of discussion. If you'll read the questions, he asked about integrating several services. He didn't just ask, "How do I serve mail?".
If your only advice is RTFM, then why don't you go back to your l33t IRC channels, and leave the rest of the helpful, dedicated, interested members of the Slashdot community in peace.
I can't believe this post was moderated up. This has to be some sort of conspiracy between 12 year old users. Please let me know where they are paying you $20 an hour to take "3-4 days" to install Win2k as a DESKTOP CLIENT!!??!!
I think the important point to remember here is that we are NOT sorry for the actions that brought about this situation. We are sorry that a Chinese pilot was killed (if he even WAS killed... I've got my own conspiracy theory about that). We are sorry that the US service men and women have been held HOSTAGE for over a week. But we are most definitely not sorry for gathering intelligence on a foreign nation. And that's what the Chinese actually want. An apology for "spying" on them and assurances that it won't happen again. I wish only the best for the service men and women being held hostage and for their families. I hope this situation can be resolved peacefully. But I don't think the Chinese government has any right to demand an apology for doing something that almost every modern government in the world does.
It may not be the best platform but Linux's "coming of age" has been due in large part to the ubiquity of the x86 processor. Many companies and schools and even a large number of families, have older PCs lying around and it's much easier IMHO to experiment with Linux. OSX, at least for now, is relegated to the Mac platform and Apple will probably have a more difficult time convincing Mac users to upgrade.I've been using the OSX public beta on a Beige G3 and while I'm mostly pleased with with the OS, performace leaves alot to be desired. So, while I think that OSX will probably go a long ways towards helping Apple gain new users, I don't think that Linux/x86 users will be jumping ship in large numbers any time soon.
I single, quick search for "gay lesbian" at Yahoo! auctions turned up 92 items. Sorry, but this is hypocrisy at it's finest. I'm pretty certain that homosexuality is a VERY inflammatory subject for most people, IS actually illegal in some states and in many people's opinion very harmful to the future of society. So is Yahoo! going to pull everything that is "inflammatory"?
I was wondering if you had any intention of making ISO images available for download any time soon. I personally think that part of Linux's appeal to the average person is the ability to easily burn a CD and give different distributions a try. Is the ISO thing just a money issue?
Would you renew funding of programs to research and develop global defense systems against
asteroids or other such threats from space?
Answer: Al Gore
As an asteroid sufferer myself, I would most definitely aprove of a spending bill that would further research and defense against this maligned condition, whether it originates from space OR Earth.
"In May, Sessions, Brownback and seven other senators sent a letter to executives of Kmart and several other major retailers encouraging them to pull the games off their shelves or prevent their sale to anyone younger than 17.
Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was among those who signed."
Are SURE you want to vote for Gore?
(or against gore? or for Bush? Oh hell, now I'm confused)
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A good crack would be to break into someone's guitar and make it play 'Starway to Heaven" over and over and over...
Yeah, and of the 1,867,465,234 spammers in the world, 86% probably depended on these Internet bars to relay mail, also.
As much as I like Tom's reviews, VIAHardware could still give Tom's Hardware a few grammar pointers. I think maybe Tom's articles are run through the 'Fish :)
I guess we shouldn't knock these guys... Hardware gurus they may be, but English majors, they ain't.
This is how a successful switch to Linux could be accomplished. It's hard for 3 people in an organisation of 100 people to switch to Linux and live comfortably. But if the entire government switches to Linux, there won't be any issues with doc/data compatibility. And their support network will find it much earier to support Linux if it's the only desktop/server platform. I hope this works out on this large of a scale. Maybe it really will get Microsoft's attention.
We, as a community, really need to get behind this effort. Say what you want about Redhat, but a company is probably going to have louder voice than a few disorganized individuals. Way to go Redhat!
Just like in the US, it won't do a bit of good to just fine Microsoft no matter how much it is. $2.5billion is probably (in MS's opinion) a small price to pay to retain their monopoly. The key to keeping MS from abusing their monopoly is constant oversight by not just bureaucrats, but also people who are familiar with technological and financial aspects of the business. Otherwise, MS will just "pay the toll" and conitinue on their merry way.
I hate to say it, but chances are, anybody who "needs" AOL as an ISP is likely going to have a difficult time running Linux.
All your English class are belong to us!
Good grief, man. You should hit preview before posting a comment when consuming copious quantities of alcohol.
All your company are belong to us!
:)
Sorry. Had to do it
2nd question:
What's CowboyNeal used for?
Cool. That gives me one more reason not to use Amazon.
I thought I DID pay for "content" when I pay my Internet connection bill. To put this in perspective, I do pay extra for HBO (gotta love the Sopranos :) but I don't pay "extra" for Discovery Channel or Animal Planet. The cost are already included in the bill. Maybe content providers need to team up with ISPs and work out some sort of payment scheme for "value added" content. I mean let's face it... If I could get HBO for free I probably wouldn't pay for it. But HBO's content is compelling enough that I AM willing to pay for it. This not only answers the "How do I make enough money to keep this site open" dilemna, it also keeps me from having to slow down my site with convulsion inducing, Think Geek adds.
You know? None of these books ever seem to include sections devoted to blocking SPAM. As a sysadmin, this is one of the most important topics I think could be covered. Maybe they leave it out intentionally so they can send you spam and try to get you to buy their book :)
I'm also not posting anonymously. And all I can say is, flipflap, you are a fucking idiot. Read the Header... This is, "Ask Slashdot". This is a place for Slashdot readers to come together and dicuss/ask about other readers opinions on a variety of topics. As a sysadmin, I'm very interested in this top of discussion. If you'll read the questions, he asked about integrating several services. He didn't just ask, "How do I serve mail?".
If your only advice is RTFM, then why don't you go back to your l33t IRC channels, and leave the rest of the helpful, dedicated, interested members of the Slashdot community in peace.
I can't believe this post was moderated up. This has to be some sort of conspiracy between 12 year old users. Please let me know where they are paying you $20 an hour to take "3-4 days" to install Win2k as a DESKTOP CLIENT!!??!!
If you run the article through Babelfish, it turns out that IS what he said.
I think the important point to remember here is that we are NOT sorry for the actions that brought about this situation. We are sorry that a Chinese pilot was killed (if he even WAS killed... I've got my own conspiracy theory about that). We are sorry that the US service men and women have been held HOSTAGE for over a week. But we are most definitely not sorry for gathering intelligence on a foreign nation. And that's what the Chinese actually want. An apology for "spying" on them and assurances that it won't happen again. I wish only the best for the service men and women being held hostage and for their families. I hope this situation can be resolved peacefully. But I don't think the Chinese government has any right to demand an apology for doing something that almost every modern government in the world does.
Interesting that this post got mod'd up to 5 when it is blatantly off-topic.
It may not be the best platform but Linux's "coming of age" has been due in large part to the ubiquity of the x86 processor. Many companies and schools and even a large number of families, have older PCs lying around and it's much easier IMHO to experiment with Linux. OSX, at least for now, is relegated to the Mac platform and Apple will probably have a more difficult time convincing Mac users to upgrade.I've been using the OSX public beta on a Beige G3 and while I'm mostly pleased with with the OS, performace leaves alot to be desired. So, while I think that OSX will probably go a long ways towards helping Apple gain new users, I don't think that Linux/x86 users will be jumping ship in large numbers any time soon.
I single, quick search for "gay lesbian" at Yahoo! auctions turned up 92 items. Sorry, but this is hypocrisy at it's finest. I'm pretty certain that homosexuality is a VERY inflammatory subject for most people, IS actually illegal in some states and in many people's opinion very harmful to the future of society. So is Yahoo! going to pull everything that is "inflammatory"?
I was wondering if you had any intention of making ISO images available for download any time soon. I personally think that part of Linux's appeal to the average person is the ability to easily burn a CD and give different distributions a try. Is the ISO thing just a money issue?
8) Asteroid Defenses
by Ethelred Unraed
Would you renew funding of programs to research and develop global defense systems against
asteroids or other such threats from space?
Answer: Al Gore
As an asteroid sufferer myself, I would most definitely aprove of a spending bill that would further research and defense against this maligned condition, whether it originates from space OR Earth.
Well, if if Netscape 4.7 is any indication then it will be a long time. they STILL haven't finished the last 10% of IT yet.
"In May, Sessions, Brownback and seven other senators sent a letter to executives of Kmart and several other major retailers encouraging them to pull the games off their shelves or prevent their sale to anyone younger than 17.
Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was among those who signed."
Are SURE you want to vote for Gore?
(or against gore? or for Bush? Oh hell, now I'm confused)
So is anybody working on a Linux port yet?