I would design an "OS" that just boots a very tiny kernel and blinks a cursor or something fun. Thats an "OS", so you get to comply with the "must sell this with OS" agreement stuff.
I bought a Dell Inspiron 1720 (on July 26th, hasn't shipped yet!!), it comes with vista but I plan to wipe and install my favorite distro, Arch Linux. I've already checked it out and it seems the hardware has drivers for it. I wasn't going to settle for a low end notebook with Ubuntu on it, no way.
If for some reason something doesn't work, I may learn more about kernel dev and help fix it myself. The whole point is I can fix it.
Why are we not supposed to mention Blender? I think its wonderful software, considering as a student I can't afford $2000+ for a copy of some professional modeling software, that won't run on my OS.
But you only do this once, then image to all said boxen, maybe with a "first boot" script thing that runs so you can assign it a hostname, etc.
imho They should come up with an "OS" that just boots the machine and blinks the cursor. This would allow them to sell OEM hardware packaged with an "OS". At least thats what I would do if I was stuck in a position being forced to load an OS.
Yea its almost the same for me. I surf the web while I'm working...I do some technician work and lots of times your just waiting for things to load. If I asked for something to do then I would just get a job that isn't very efficient in terms of time used/benefits (like organizing a filing cabinet etc).
Mod parent up, he has a valid point:)
You people in the USA are spoiled. Where I live (BC, Canada, small town), we don't get much of anything in "stores". I order everything off the net.
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Not really. Plugging cables != assembling a computer. Although they are both easy tasks to perform.
Thats the first Spaceballs reference in a looong time. Thankyou good sir!
I would design an "OS" that just boots a very tiny kernel and blinks a cursor or something fun. Thats an "OS", so you get to comply with the "must sell this with OS" agreement stuff.
I bought a Dell Inspiron 1720 (on July 26th, hasn't shipped yet!!), it comes with vista but I plan to wipe and install my favorite distro, Arch Linux. I've already checked it out and it seems the hardware has drivers for it. I wasn't going to settle for a low end notebook with Ubuntu on it, no way.
If for some reason something doesn't work, I may learn more about kernel dev and help fix it myself. The whole point is I can fix it.
Why are we not supposed to mention Blender? I think its wonderful software, considering as a student I can't afford $2000+ for a copy of some professional modeling software, that won't run on my OS.
But you only do this once, then image to all said boxen, maybe with a "first boot" script thing that runs so you can assign it a hostname, etc.
imho They should come up with an "OS" that just boots the machine and blinks the cursor. This would allow them to sell OEM hardware packaged with an "OS". At least thats what I would do if I was stuck in a position being forced to load an OS.
I believe he was saying his comment in jest :)
No, if X doesn't work, you haven't configured X properly. Don't say the OS is broken...its not. Maybe the distro is ;p
1. Mail this, don't seal the envelope.
1. Wait.
3. Print out latest invention or something.
4. Seal in envelope.
5. ???
6. Profit
Thanks, I'll be here all week.
It is a good test, however...is it fair to subject said students to this every time you suspect something though?
Yea its almost the same for me. I surf the web while I'm working...I do some technician work and lots of times your just waiting for things to load. If I asked for something to do then I would just get a job that isn't very efficient in terms of time used/benefits (like organizing a filing cabinet etc).
You used 4 question marks therefor they cancel out. Next time use an odd number.
Mod parent up, he has a valid point :)
You people in the USA are spoiled. Where I live (BC, Canada, small town), we don't get much of anything in "stores". I order everything off the net.
Sssshhhhhhhh...they will do it now!
The telecoms are worried!? Price drops anyone?
"...they never bothered to code it right the first time around."
And imho its coded very well indeed.
Mod this up!
You made me pee a little ROFL
Everyone except you.
RTFA! The article is about the kernel not the support for apps. Next time please read the article.
No. If someone is downloading a cam they obviously know what to expect. Its no just like it fell on some luser's desktop. No.
Actually vmware *does* support 3D accel now...google it and you can add an option to the .vmx file to enable it.
Also, I suggest trying VirtualBox, it runs really smooth...fast too (xp home intall in 5 minutes), and it supports 3D accell I believe.
This software looks great! Check out the screenshots...it reminds me of cubase. http://wired.epitech.net/index.php
Why cant you make this extension :p
Mod parent up!