... but isnt this a violation of personal freedoms and rights? I may just be an ignorant Canadian, but shit like this scares the crap out of me. I don't trust any government that requires DNA or any biometric sampling (unless I commit a crime).
With all the new changes to Britan, and similarities to the USA, I am becoming increasingly wary to travel to such countries. If the government doesnt trust the people, then it's time for a new government (since it is FOR the people BY the people).
I played WoW (World of Warcraft) this weekend for about 3 days, but I didnt play it in Windows.
I got it working absolutely fantastically in GNU/Linux (SuSE 10.3) very easily. Everything was turned up (except grass density, that caused noticable choke) and I was pulling about 90-120 FPS steady. I am on a fairly beefy machine, but I am not SLI'ing, nor am I going to extremes to get this setup. The _ONLY_ driver I have ever had to hunt for, for my current system is my Graphics Driver (nVidia). As for configuration, all I had to do was double-check that wine was using ALSA, and use the command "wine WoW.exe -opengl".
The only reason I switched back to Windows was to play Team Fortress 2, not because I cant play TF2 in GNU/Linux, but because there are a few key features missing. I cannot use the friends list (for steam) in GNU/Linux, and I do not have Ventrilo reliably setup just yet. Should I be able to get the Friends list working reliably, I will play TF2 in GNU/Linux as I get about 45-90 FPS with almost all settings on.
As for Gaming in GNU/Linux, there are many ways to improve the situation.
1) Actually play games in GNU/Linux. Yes, you like the OS, now actually use it. Does the game you want to play not quite work properly? Try another. Get in the habbit of using GNU/Linux ACTUALLY FOR GAMING. You'll start to find that you might like GNU/Linux more, and actually be more motivated to assist others with Gaming in GNU/Linux.
2) Support teams that work on getting more Gaming in GNU/Linux. Groups such as wine ( winehq.com ), cedega ( transgaming.com ), linux gamers ( linux-gamers.net ), and I am certain there are many more. You can support these groups in many ways on many levels. Support them by finding bugs, telling the devs about the bugs, voting on bugs you want fixed, reporting good/bad/terrible performance reviews, _DONATE_ to the teams, buy them pizza, challenge them to their favourite game, _WRITE CODE THAT FIXES BUGS_, recommend certain groups/apps that help to people, etc.
3) Talk to your gamer friends about your experiences. Maybe they will join you.
4) Show the devs of teams that you play their games in GNU/Linux, contact them, request better support or possibly even native deployment of the games in GNU/Linux. There are several dev teams that already release games natively for GNU/Linux (ID Soft, EPIC Games, CCP (Eve Online)).
5) Think up new ways to stir up support for gaming in GNU/Linux.
The fact of the matter is, it is getting easier and easier to game in GNU/Linux, we need to start increasing the visible support for gaming in GNU/Linux by actually doing it, writing about it, talking to dev teams, talking about it publically ourselves, etc. We as a community need to DO and GROW. The rest will follow.
So they want us to change. Will we? Do we want to? So far looks like neither are true.
But my concern is, when are the USA going to stop imposing their beliefs on others? They sure seem to be imposing their own beliefs on many other countries, not just ours.
My biggest fear, isn't that I might have to pay for material (I already do). My biggest fear, is that they might win, and turn my lovely country into something I purposely avoid; The USA.
I really do not like where the USA has gone, and is going. Every time I hear about major "Security" law changes in the USA, it always makes me feel scared to even enter the country. Every time I learn more about the underlying structure, and hidden structure in the legal and financial aspects of the USA, I yet again feel more scared to enter the country.
I don't want that to happen to my precious Canada. I don't want to have to resort to leaving just to avoid foreign pressure.
In all due respect, "Americans", Fuck Off. We're not interested in your policy, and we keep indicating that. We are your partners, not your slaves, not your subordinates, not below you in any fashion. Now go home, and grow up.
Not all optical drives come with software to play DVD media. In fact a lot do not. Mpeg2 codecs don't come free I'm afraid.
As for the USB reference, I didn't suggest booting from USB, I suggested using a USB stick after the OS has booted (should they be completely inept at using LiveCDs).
I think you fail to realize that a lot of LiveCDs include burning software, so you can actually test the device without booting the installed OS.
As for codecs, that's part of the OS, not part of the drive itself... >.>
The privacy of the citizen should be protected AT ALL TIMES. There are legal methods of obtaining evidence for a reason, and there are mechanisms within that for additional reasons, which empower the Police and government to obtain such evidence without invading innocent civilians' privacy, in theory.
Assigning a repair shop to install a dvd-burner does not grant them permission to access anything other than what they need to. They do not need to go into the OS to test it (hello, linux livecd?). If they do not know enough, and "need" to go into the OS, they do not need to go through any files on the computer at all; hello USB memory stick and trial nero.
The fact of the matter is, a certain computer company got in a big shit storm for stealing porn/files off of one of their clientell just earlier this year (Circuit City?). Yet somehow they get away with this kind of behaviour AGAIN, only because it is "Child Porn".
In some fucked up conspiracy ran world, one might argue that Circuit City planted the files there.... to try and save face from their earlier transgression....
I'm posting this very reply, while installing linux on the same machine. God, I love livecds (/dvds).
So, yeah, vista is out... why doesn't it have the ability for me to use the computer while it's installing? Lol, I'm even being corrected for spelling as I type this.
They're not quite there, yet. Have you seen the charts? Very impressive sustained data transfer rates. Just wait until they start hitting the 240gig range;)
So.... are they going to fix the bugs with USB 3.0?
Well, not really bugs, but things that need improvement.
IE: Not having to re-configure a USB device when plugging it into another port (on my motherboard, this problem does not exists on USB hubs) IE: Windows XP support (lol, I couldn't help myself) IE: Actual, intuitive networking, instead of a networking design which (to this day) few know how it works? If it says you can network computers with it, make it easy. Please, make some sort of (at least) cross over cable between two computers.
I'm sure there are other bugs, but I just dont know them:/
it may not actually be "his", but he wrote it, and all that junk. morally it is his decision how to promote it. yeah, so he's fucked for a label right now; but that's temporary.
One thing that really turns me off of M$ is their long turn around for product improvement.
And no, I am not talking about the distance between XP and Vista, while that was long, I am meaning more things like Service Packs (I still shudder realizing that the "latest" version of XP REQUIRES A FLOPPY TO LOAD DEVICE DRIVERS DURING INSTALLATION), and other features like between 98 and ME/2000.
Let's hope they pick up the pace with how fast GNU/Linux devs are getting.
Is this assuming you have automatic updates on, or off. What instances is this effective/useful? (obviously version checking is useful, but how can you avoid treading on your own feet/settings that "SHOULD" be updating?)
He is sticking to his guns. How much exactly has he gotten accomplished by this whole GNU project of his? Perhaps not directly, but quite a bit.
Of all the role models in the world, RMS is one of the better ones, because he still recognizes other people's opinions, even if they conflict with his.
What, exactly do you classify as whining in this article?
I would rather be in a world where some people disagree, than in a world where everyone agrees.
Stagnation occurs when everyone thinks the same way.
Either way, so what if he doesnt like GPL3? As stallman himself has said, you can just as easily STILL use GPL2. GPL3 is merely a new alternative, and while you have to convert-or-die (to gpl3) in a sense where you cannot have GPL2 and GPL3 together (I think, corrected me if I am misreading) that isn't the end-all-be-all of the GNU frontier and mentality.
At least he is standing up for what he feels is right, rather than conforming to someone else just to appease people.
Seriously tho, what about the "Johnson" syndrome involving green, where one company could compete with another for more "greener" product packaging?
Granted, it is not happening now, but it COULD happen. Really tho, I dont see it happening unless some marketting "genius" comes up with the "twisted" idea that.... here it goes.... less, is more. WOAH.
Perhaps they will provide it on the mini cds you rarely see distributed? That would help the 'green' factor, and have a marketing edge of sorts; would even reduce shipping costs, and other manufacturing costs (smaller cover, less plastic for a jewel case, etc).
Fact of the matter is, some people, *gasp* do not have the internet, or a good internet connection at that. It is proven that there are still a significant ammount of people in the US that are still on dial-up. Even still, some people prefer CDs, be it for a car, or cd player. Even still, some can afford CD players, but not a MP3 player and a computer.
Is it just me, or is microsoft trying out with many different ways to make money for big business, but in both good and bad ways?
imo, giving a bit back to those who trade music if the person you trade to buys the song is in the best interest of everyone, both those who pirate, as well as the artist.
if I were paid even a little bit for recommending an album, or a song to someone, that they bought, I would be motivated to share music so much more.
This seems to bridge the gap between the concept of sharing music because its good to share, and the ability to make money. Plays 3 times before expiring? Okay, not exactly what I want, but this incentive to share by getting something back if they buy the item, is a winner.
I love how the original article title doesnt mention its only in the US these "top 100's" reside. Last time I checked, the IT industry was not restricted only to the U.S.A.
How about World-Wide, or stating its a U.S.A. only based "study"?
Either way, I have worked in companies that are said to be "Top x companies to work for" and its a complete farce. It pains me that "respectable" reporters are even concluding these companies as something desirable to work in.
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... but isnt this a violation of personal freedoms and rights? I may just be an ignorant Canadian, but shit like this scares the crap out of me. I don't trust any government that requires DNA or any biometric sampling (unless I commit a crime).
With all the new changes to Britan, and similarities to the USA, I am becoming increasingly wary to travel to such countries. If the government doesnt trust the people, then it's time for a new government (since it is FOR the people BY the people).
I played WoW (World of Warcraft) this weekend for about 3 days, but I didnt play it in Windows.
I got it working absolutely fantastically in GNU/Linux (SuSE 10.3) very easily. Everything was turned up (except grass density, that caused noticable choke) and I was pulling about 90-120 FPS steady. I am on a fairly beefy machine, but I am not SLI'ing, nor am I going to extremes to get this setup. The _ONLY_ driver I have ever had to hunt for, for my current system is my Graphics Driver (nVidia). As for configuration, all I had to do was double-check that wine was using ALSA, and use the command "wine WoW.exe -opengl".
The only reason I switched back to Windows was to play Team Fortress 2, not because I cant play TF2 in GNU/Linux, but because there are a few key features missing. I cannot use the friends list (for steam) in GNU/Linux, and I do not have Ventrilo reliably setup just yet. Should I be able to get the Friends list working reliably, I will play TF2 in GNU/Linux as I get about 45-90 FPS with almost all settings on.
As for Gaming in GNU/Linux, there are many ways to improve the situation.
1) Actually play games in GNU/Linux. Yes, you like the OS, now actually use it. Does the game you want to play not quite work properly? Try another. Get in the habbit of using GNU/Linux ACTUALLY FOR GAMING. You'll start to find that you might like GNU/Linux more, and actually be more motivated to assist others with Gaming in GNU/Linux.
2) Support teams that work on getting more Gaming in GNU/Linux. Groups such as wine ( winehq.com ), cedega ( transgaming.com ), linux gamers ( linux-gamers.net ), and I am certain there are many more. You can support these groups in many ways on many levels. Support them by finding bugs, telling the devs about the bugs, voting on bugs you want fixed, reporting good/bad/terrible performance reviews, _DONATE_ to the teams, buy them pizza, challenge them to their favourite game, _WRITE CODE THAT FIXES BUGS_, recommend certain groups/apps that help to people, etc.
3) Talk to your gamer friends about your experiences. Maybe they will join you.
4) Show the devs of teams that you play their games in GNU/Linux, contact them, request better support or possibly even native deployment of the games in GNU/Linux. There are several dev teams that already release games natively for GNU/Linux (ID Soft, EPIC Games, CCP (Eve Online)).
5) Think up new ways to stir up support for gaming in GNU/Linux.
The fact of the matter is, it is getting easier and easier to game in GNU/Linux, we need to start increasing the visible support for gaming in GNU/Linux by actually doing it, writing about it, talking to dev teams, talking about it publically ourselves, etc. We as a community need to DO and GROW. The rest will follow.
So they want us to change. Will we? Do we want to? So far looks like neither are true.
But my concern is, when are the USA going to stop imposing their beliefs on others? They sure seem to be imposing their own beliefs on many other countries, not just ours.
My biggest fear, isn't that I might have to pay for material (I already do). My biggest fear, is that they might win, and turn my lovely country into something I purposely avoid; The USA.
I really do not like where the USA has gone, and is going. Every time I hear about major "Security" law changes in the USA, it always makes me feel scared to even enter the country. Every time I learn more about the underlying structure, and hidden structure in the legal and financial aspects of the USA, I yet again feel more scared to enter the country.
I don't want that to happen to my precious Canada. I don't want to have to resort to leaving just to avoid foreign pressure.
In all due respect, "Americans", Fuck Off. We're not interested in your policy, and we keep indicating that. We are your partners, not your slaves, not your subordinates, not below you in any fashion. Now go home, and grow up.
Not all optical drives come with software to play DVD media. In fact a lot do not. Mpeg2 codecs don't come free I'm afraid.
As for the USB reference, I didn't suggest booting from USB, I suggested using a USB stick after the OS has booted (should they be completely inept at using LiveCDs).
I think you fail to realize that a lot of LiveCDs include burning software, so you can actually test the device without booting the installed OS.
As for codecs, that's part of the OS, not part of the drive itself... >.>
Hear hear! (I do not have mod pts)
The privacy of the citizen should be protected AT ALL TIMES. There are legal methods of obtaining evidence for a reason, and there are mechanisms within that for additional reasons, which empower the Police and government to obtain such evidence without invading innocent civilians' privacy, in theory.
Assigning a repair shop to install a dvd-burner does not grant them permission to access anything other than what they need to. They do not need to go into the OS to test it (hello, linux livecd?). If they do not know enough, and "need" to go into the OS, they do not need to go through any files on the computer at all; hello USB memory stick and trial nero.
The fact of the matter is, a certain computer company got in a big shit storm for stealing porn/files off of one of their clientell just earlier this year (Circuit City?). Yet somehow they get away with this kind of behaviour AGAIN, only because it is "Child Porn".
In some fucked up conspiracy ran world, one might argue that Circuit City planted the files there.... to try and save face from their earlier transgression....
So, yeah, about those new features.
I'm posting this very reply, while installing linux on the same machine.
God, I love livecds (/dvds).
So, yeah, vista is out... why doesn't it have the ability for me to use the computer while it's installing? Lol, I'm even being corrected for spelling as I type this.
(fyi, kubuntu 7.04)
So, we are supposed to trust a group INSIDE Microsoft, who comment on Microsoft products?
Sorry, tits or GTFO.
SSD, my friend.
;)
They're not quite there, yet.
Have you seen the charts? Very impressive sustained data transfer rates.
Just wait until they start hitting the 240gig range
So.... are they going to fix the bugs with USB 3.0?
:/
Well, not really bugs, but things that need improvement.
IE: Not having to re-configure a USB device when plugging it into another port (on my motherboard, this problem does not exists on USB hubs)
IE: Windows XP support (lol, I couldn't help myself)
IE: Actual, intuitive networking, instead of a networking design which (to this day) few know how it works? If it says you can network computers with it, make it easy. Please, make some sort of (at least) cross over cable between two computers.
I'm sure there are other bugs, but I just dont know them
his music
his call
it may not actually be "his", but he wrote it, and all that junk. morally it is his decision how to promote it.
yeah, so he's fucked for a label right now; but that's temporary.
One thing that really turns me off of M$ is their long turn around for product improvement.
And no, I am not talking about the distance between XP and Vista, while that was long, I am meaning more things like Service Packs (I still shudder realizing that the "latest" version of XP REQUIRES A FLOPPY TO LOAD DEVICE DRIVERS DURING INSTALLATION), and other features like between 98 and ME/2000.
Let's hope they pick up the pace with how fast GNU/Linux devs are getting.
Being silly?
Being a dick?
I'm not certain as I am still kinda new here...
dont kill me, pls, it'll make a mess.
yeah, i've been trying to post an appology outlining that my original post was being written as the original reply was being posted, i didnt see it.
sorry.
I imagine it would be easy to remove if they just gave us the root password.... (or am i getting my distros mixed up?)
Sorry, pardon my ignorance, but what is Compiz?
:/
Perhaps giving a brief description of what Compiz does in the article is in order?
Don't get me wrong, I would consider myself a fairly adept GNU/Linux user, but that does not necessarilly mean I know everything
Help computer...
Is this assuming you have automatic updates on, or off.
What instances is this effective/useful? (obviously version checking is useful, but how can you avoid treading on your own feet/settings that "SHOULD" be updating?)
Is this a problem?
I dont see one...
He is sticking to his guns. How much exactly has he gotten accomplished by this whole GNU project of his? Perhaps not directly, but quite a bit.
Of all the role models in the world, RMS is one of the better ones, because he still recognizes other people's opinions, even if they conflict with his.
What, exactly do you classify as whining in this article?
sorry for the bad formatting, I selected HTML by accident >.
I would rather be in a world where some people disagree, than in a world where everyone agrees. Stagnation occurs when everyone thinks the same way. Either way, so what if he doesnt like GPL3? As stallman himself has said, you can just as easily STILL use GPL2. GPL3 is merely a new alternative, and while you have to convert-or-die (to gpl3) in a sense where you cannot have GPL2 and GPL3 together (I think, corrected me if I am misreading) that isn't the end-all-be-all of the GNU frontier and mentality. At least he is standing up for what he feels is right, rather than conforming to someone else just to appease people.
But... but... GREEN!
Seriously tho, what about the "Johnson" syndrome involving green, where one company could compete with another for more "greener" product packaging?
Granted, it is not happening now, but it COULD happen. Really tho, I dont see it happening unless some marketting "genius" comes up with the "twisted" idea that.... here it goes.... less, is more. WOAH.
ITS GREEN! ITS MORE! OUR PRODUCT IS MORE GREEN!
Perhaps they will provide it on the mini cds you rarely see distributed? That would help the 'green' factor, and have a marketing edge of sorts; would even reduce shipping costs, and other manufacturing costs (smaller cover, less plastic for a jewel case, etc).
Fact of the matter is, some people, *gasp* do not have the internet, or a good internet connection at that. It is proven that there are still a significant ammount of people in the US that are still on dial-up. Even still, some people prefer CDs, be it for a car, or cd player. Even still, some can afford CD players, but not a MP3 player and a computer.
Despite my support for such a concept, I will not buy anything sony. This is triggered from their DRM scandals ( http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/10/31/2016223&tid=172&tid=158 ).
Is it just me, or is microsoft trying out with many different ways to make money for big business, but in both good and bad ways?
imo, giving a bit back to those who trade music if the person you trade to buys the song is in the best interest of everyone, both those who pirate, as well as the artist.
if I were paid even a little bit for recommending an album, or a song to someone, that they bought, I would be motivated to share music so much more.
This seems to bridge the gap between the concept of sharing music because its good to share, and the ability to make money. Plays 3 times before expiring? Okay, not exactly what I want, but this incentive to share by getting something back if they buy the item, is a winner.
I love how the original article title doesnt mention its only in the US these "top 100's" reside. Last time I checked, the IT industry was not restricted only to the U.S.A. How about World-Wide, or stating its a U.S.A. only based "study"? Either way, I have worked in companies that are said to be "Top x companies to work for" and its a complete farce. It pains me that "respectable" reporters are even concluding these companies as something desirable to work in.
maybe not as stream lined as steam, but you can alreay buy, and download, WoW from worldofwarcraft.com . :O shocker!