I'm not sure about anybody else here, but I was surprised to see that they mentioned that this will benefit 'Desktop' users.
I think that when it comes to the performance spectrum, Servers would be where this fix is the most needed. Admittedly if you are running a solid server, you should know to use older gen hardware and software that has been proven to be stable. However, some of this 'shiny new' tech coming out is appealing.
How about the Seagate 1500GB drive hang error? To my understanding Windows has been fixed, but the problem still persists in Linux. Could this potentially make a difference? I've been looking to build myself a nice NAS and those 1500GB drives are _cheap_. I can pick one up for about $160. I remember not too long ago that could only get me 80GB.
Being Canadian and having family that cross the border on a regular basis, how will this affect Canadians? Will we have to register online?
Canadians entering the states (who are driving, not flying) do not need anything other than a valid drivers license and a clean criminal record (which they look up upon entering).
If you are flying in, all the rules for everyone else is the same.
So, to reiterate, do Canadians driving into the country have pre-register online?
... I really, seriously do. I use linux exclusively. I keep a copy of XP Pro in VirtualBox for: 1) AnyDVD + BDInfo + tsMuxer 2) To go back and run through how to do something while explaining how to do it over the phone to a friend (every so often).
I want Win7 to succeed because of a few reasons, the biggest of which is because I like Linux the way it is. I don't want it to become mainstream and ruin it. If that ever happens, I promise I will switch to something else (maybe BSD? Hell, maybe Haiku.)
I am so fucking tired of everyone screaming and shouting "Linux is bettera tan tem all!!!1!!!!!one!!! Winbloez is teh suck!"
I use Linux because _I_ like it the way it is. I don't want it to change.
I have an el-cheapo Benq x805 Wireless (RF) Keyboard & Mouse combo set.
I see and feel 0 delay with my mouse and/or keyboard. I picked this set up for $25 about 3 years ago... I was worried about it not working under Linux but it worked great.
The mouse eats batteries... so I bought some NiMH rechargeable batteries and it has been smooth sailing since.
I'm not sure about it being required, but I thought I'd chime in.
I'm in Saskatchewan. We have 2 choices where I am: Sasktel and Shaw Cable. I use Sasktel as they really don't impose any restrictions so they were the clear winner for me.
I remember a while back they announced that it was now available to get 'naked' ADSL. Although when I called to inquire they had no idea what I was talking about.
I just heard this on the SuperFan Round Table this past thursday... so I guess you have a point. However, the next highest paid show is Oprah's channel (from XM). Which is $36 Million for 3 years (if I remember correctly).
Absolutely works. I use Mplayer 'cause I borked my VLC a while ago and didn't bother fixing it. Works like a charm and am listening to Sirius Channel 20 as I type this.:-)
I own 2 Sirius radio's and 2 subscriptions (paid yearly). I also pay for the higher quality online version for when I am sitting at home coding.
I think the biggest problem is how much they are paying for the huge celebrities that is digging them their grave. Howard Stern, Oprah, Martha Stewart, Marshall Mathers (Slim Shady), Opie & Anthony, etc. etc.
I listen to Howard regularly (not hardcore fan, but 2-3 times a week) and I think he's over paid. $100 million per year for 5 years? That's insane. I also listen to Bubba The Love Sponge, who is going through contract hell right now with SiriusXM. Last I heard was that negotiations are not going well and they are unsure if they will be back next year. I find him more entertaining and they're making a fraction of everyone else. They even took up a second deal with a local FCC-regulated FM station in Tampa Bay, FL just to make ends meet. They also have to push merchandise like crazy, as well they run "Bubbapalooza's" where they (essentially) do what they do on their show, live in person in various places across the US.
(Disclaimer: These statements are not directed to you. They are just general statements.)
That is, unfortunately, the common answer when someone mentions anything of distro bubbles: "There are alternatives!". You know, this has got to stop at some point. Noone asked if there's another distro, the OP only mentioned that Ubuntu 8.10 is slower than previous versions. And he's right to complain if he was used to have a good performance on it. Hell, even I had better experiences with Windows XP than Ubuntu 8.04 in apparent performance.
The reason people suggest alternatives is because there are so many Distros. If you use solely Ubuntu and then the next release is awful, you'll get a bad taste in your mouth with Linux in general. If you don't even entertain the idea of trying something else, that taste will stay forever and you may end up back with Windows (or whatever you previously used). What most people fail to mention, is that it's just as much work to restore your previous install as it is to switch back to Windows(/OSX/BSD or your previous choice of OS).
Also, by switching to something else (anything else) you are sending a message back to the developers of Ubuntu to smarten up on their next release. You get what you give, really. (*begin the "but it's free!!!" crowd*)
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You can already use YouTube on PS3 via the web browser. It works fine.
So are they just slapping in a new theme?
As am I (kernel: 2.6.24-gentoo-r8). Although I run XFCE. USB Wireless keyboard & mouse.
Maybe I am just more patient?
I dunno...
I'm not sure about anybody else here, but I was surprised to see that they mentioned that this will benefit 'Desktop' users.
I think that when it comes to the performance spectrum, Servers would be where this fix is the most needed. Admittedly if you are running a solid server, you should know to use older gen hardware and software that has been proven to be stable. However, some of this 'shiny new' tech coming out is appealing.
How about the Seagate 1500GB drive hang error? To my understanding Windows has been fixed, but the problem still persists in Linux. Could this potentially make a difference? I've been looking to build myself a nice NAS and those 1500GB drives are _cheap_. I can pick one up for about $160. I remember not too long ago that could only get me 80GB.
That was always my understanding of it. I don't think they check if you don't look suspicious, but these days everyone looks suspicious.
There is some process you can go through to have it marked off or something... Not sure how it works, exactly.
My father was busted with marijuana when he was 17 (now 45). He can't enter the US and has not had the time to get and it resolved.
Being Canadian and having family that cross the border on a regular basis, how will this affect Canadians? Will we have to register online?
Canadians entering the states (who are driving, not flying) do not need anything other than a valid drivers license and a clean criminal record (which they look up upon entering).
If you are flying in, all the rules for everyone else is the same.
So, to reiterate, do Canadians driving into the country have pre-register online?
... I really, seriously do. I use linux exclusively. I keep a copy of XP Pro in VirtualBox for:
1) AnyDVD + BDInfo + tsMuxer
2) To go back and run through how to do something while explaining how to do it over the phone to a friend (every so often).
I want Win7 to succeed because of a few reasons, the biggest of which is because I like Linux the way it is. I don't want it to become mainstream and ruin it. If that ever happens, I promise I will switch to something else (maybe BSD? Hell, maybe Haiku.)
I am so fucking tired of everyone screaming and shouting "Linux is bettera tan tem all!!!1!!!!!one!!! Winbloez is teh suck!"
I use Linux because _I_ like it the way it is. I don't want it to change.
Don't worry... all we have to do is type in 'Lucius Fox' to self-detonate the tracking system!
No one should have that much power.
(... wow I feel like a loser)
Sounds like X crashed and you fell into vt7... where X normally is.
All you needed to do was press Ctrl+Alt+F1 (to switch to vt1), log in as root, and restart X.
Not sure how to do it on Ubuntu but on Gentoo it's "/etc/init.d/xdm restart".
I have an el-cheapo Benq x805 Wireless (RF) Keyboard & Mouse combo set.
I see and feel 0 delay with my mouse and/or keyboard. I picked this set up for $25 about 3 years ago... I was worried about it not working under Linux but it worked great.
The mouse eats batteries... so I bought some NiMH rechargeable batteries and it has been smooth sailing since.
Well, we don't smoke crack, but I had a beer chugging contest with my boss this past Saturday.
I won. He declared a rematch on New Years Eve.
I'm not sure about it being required, but I thought I'd chime in.
I'm in Saskatchewan. We have 2 choices where I am: Sasktel and Shaw Cable. I use Sasktel as they really don't impose any restrictions so they were the clear winner for me.
I remember a while back they announced that it was now available to get 'naked' ADSL. Although when I called to inquire they had no idea what I was talking about.
30% goes to the show, 70% goes to his pocket.
I just heard this on the SuperFan Round Table this past thursday... so I guess you have a point. However, the next highest paid show is Oprah's channel (from XM). Which is $36 Million for 3 years (if I remember correctly).
Absolutely works. I use Mplayer 'cause I borked my VLC a while ago and didn't bother fixing it. Works like a charm and am listening to Sirius Channel 20 as I type this. :-)
I own 2 Sirius radio's and 2 subscriptions (paid yearly). I also pay for the higher quality online version for when I am sitting at home coding.
I think the biggest problem is how much they are paying for the huge celebrities that is digging them their grave. Howard Stern, Oprah, Martha Stewart, Marshall Mathers (Slim Shady), Opie & Anthony, etc. etc.
I listen to Howard regularly (not hardcore fan, but 2-3 times a week) and I think he's over paid. $100 million per year for 5 years? That's insane. I also listen to Bubba The Love Sponge, who is going through contract hell right now with SiriusXM. Last I heard was that negotiations are not going well and they are unsure if they will be back next year. I find him more entertaining and they're making a fraction of everyone else. They even took up a second deal with a local FCC-regulated FM station in Tampa Bay, FL just to make ends meet. They also have to push merchandise like crazy, as well they run "Bubbapalooza's" where they (essentially) do what they do on their show, live in person in various places across the US.
Running build 3.0.0.3.5 here... and it is still there. I have a feeling your distribution stripped it out.
I thought it was Gwen Stefani.
Bah. Why did I type that '-u'? Ignore the '-u'. :-)
The girlfriends machine had a lot of random crashes with all versions of Firefox up until 3.0.4 came out. (Yes, on Gentoo)
Since then not a single problem. At all. And she's been using it since day of release.
A simple 'emerge --sync --quiet && emerge -u =mozilla-firefox-3.0.4' (assuming you have it unmasked) will solve that issue.
hehe, MafRIAA.
I would tell the person doing the recording to turn it off.
If s/he does not do so, I would then get up and find the manager.
(my good friend is the manager of the only cinema in my town)
No.
(Disclaimer: These statements are not directed to you. They are just general statements.)
The reason people suggest alternatives is because there are so many Distros. If you use solely Ubuntu and then the next release is awful, you'll get a bad taste in your mouth with Linux in general. If you don't even entertain the idea of trying something else, that taste will stay forever and you may end up back with Windows (or whatever you previously used). What most people fail to mention, is that it's just as much work to restore your previous install as it is to switch back to Windows(/OSX/BSD or your previous choice of OS).
Also, by switching to something else (anything else) you are sending a message back to the developers of Ubuntu to smarten up on their next release. You get what you give, really. (*begin the "but it's free!!!" crowd*)
This sounds like flamebait to me.
And I'm Canadian you insensitive clod!
The point, please?
The election is done and over with. You can sleep now.
Some users, yes.
For the rest of us, it's: