I was 'gifted' on the computer (as I am sure most of the people on here who are around my age were). I used the computer for things I was not supposed to. I circumvented the "deep freeze" lock they had on their systems in grade 5.
I as banned from school computer use until High School (which is grade 9-12 here).
I would have performed the exact same with or without a computer. In high school it pained me to use their computers so I did most of it the old fashioned way. When it came to looking up obscure things I couldn't find in the Library I'd have a look see at home on my own computer in my "comfort zone" of Linux.
I graduated two years ago. I've been self-employed since and making pretty good money. I incorporate Linux and open source software into everything I can... as long as it's the right tool for the right job, that is.
1) it's my main system. I've got the test dev server that us headless and the same command works fine. 2) I've been using Gentoo since (late) 2004 3) Been using X.org for quite some time (running it unmasked at the moment) 4) Yes. Perhaps.
I never said that I never came across any dependency blocks. I had 2 the last I upgraded (the morning this article came out, actually) and it was a simple unmerge of two packages... then press up twice and press enter to re-build the package list and install.
I own a Mac as well. It was a terrible experience for me. I installed Gentoo on it. Works fine now.
Cameco is a Saskatoon (Saskatchewan, Canada) based company... about a 3 hour drive from here.
Now all I can so is hope it is put to good use. And pray the gov't taxed them in some way to maybe dispose of this extra tax they've got going on our Fuel Prices. I filled up yesterday and I paid $1.37/liter... roughly $5.19/gallon.
The great thing about Gentoo is that upgrading is as easy as 'emerge --sync && emerge -auvND world'.
I'm not quite sure about this installer. As mentioned above it may bring in new users... but at what cost? I suppose maybe the forum members will whip 'em into shape by telling them to RTFM.
Gentoo is about choice. Give it a try if that's what you're into. The new LiveCD should support most new hardware out of the box (important stuff, anyway -- like network and disk/chipset drivers).
I love and use it on all of my machines and the biggest hiccup I've ever had was a driver problem on my old personal machine (retired in January) -- Eventually it was resolved by a few revdep rebuilds and emerge -auvND world's...
First impression is that it compiled much, much faster on Gentoo.
I am not much a fan of this theme and no-one has built a 'firefox2' theme for Linux. There is one for Windows and a beta for OSX. The author of both claims that it looks a lot like the old theme already.
I call bullshit. The old theme didn't use the Tango Icon Set... which I am not very fond of. It's free, sure, but just doesn't look right compared to the old version.
I am updating the rest of my system right now so it's a tad slow... we'll see when everything is done compiling. Only 3 packages to go.
I use a Wiimote. Modded a sensor bar to a wallwart. A good USB Bluetooth adapter will provide a reliable range up to 60-70 feet (the ones that are rated at 100M, anyways)
I only use it with my media center software (faultBox -- still under development - but making progress!)... Surfing is for the computer. Not the TV. Maybe I just have a bad taste in my mouth from Sasktel's MAX setup. *shutters*
Heck, 30 or 40 hours would be enough battery time, don't need 100. 10 would be fine for most people. Most I have seen was a 9 cell li-po pack that got 5 on some brand name machine (don't remember which -- probably HP or Sony)
One of the biggest concerns is the use of VOIP and the internet interfering with it. Some providers offer a VOIP based service with their internet package.
This is the 'exception' case that is to be allowed.
I just don't see how or why people like to scream bloody-fucking-murder on everything. The point is that for once someone (well, a group of people) is finally taking notice to an issue that has been around for a while. I know it's slashdot, but please... grow up.
I've found that even WINE is holding it's own now.
Photoshop CS2 now runs great under WINE. And with it's recent 1.0 RC1 release it's gaining more and more support as it drags its feet to the finish line.
I know it will never be finished, but it sure works great for those few programs I need (Photoshop, DVD Shrink, and, well, that's about it.)
Slashdot Mirror
... to make a difference.
It's frustrating to see people get this worked up about shit like this but are just as lazy as the next guy.... like me!
... still waiting for the MSI Wind ...
I was 'gifted' on the computer (as I am sure most of the people on here who are around my age were). I used the computer for things I was not supposed to. I circumvented the "deep freeze" lock they had on their systems in grade 5.
I as banned from school computer use until High School (which is grade 9-12 here).
I would have performed the exact same with or without a computer. In high school it pained me to use their computers so I did most of it the old fashioned way. When it came to looking up obscure things I couldn't find in the Library I'd have a look see at home on my own computer in my "comfort zone" of Linux.
I graduated two years ago. I've been self-employed since and making pretty good money. I incorporate Linux and open source software into everything I can... as long as it's the right tool for the right job, that is.
Yeah, yeah... Linux shill. Be on the lookout.
Thanks for the tip! So far you are the first to mention anything that wasn't bitching and complaining about my post.
Thank you for that.
1) it's my main system. I've got the test dev server that us headless and the same command works fine.
2) I've been using Gentoo since (late) 2004
3) Been using X.org for quite some time (running it unmasked at the moment)
4) Yes. Perhaps.
I never said that I never came across any dependency blocks. I had 2 the last I upgraded (the morning this article came out, actually) and it was a simple unmerge of two packages... then press up twice and press enter to re-build the package list and install.
I own a Mac as well. It was a terrible experience for me. I installed Gentoo on it. Works fine now.
That's basically what I said... I just left out the profile.
-a = ask (overlook packages before install)
-u = update
-v = verbose
-N = newuse
-D = deep
Thus: 'emerge -auvND world' is the same as 'emerge --update --deep --newuse world'
I run it every 2-3 weeks. Generally 100-ish packages need updating.
Haven't had a problem in quite some time.
Cameco is a Saskatoon (Saskatchewan, Canada) based company... about a 3 hour drive from here.
Now all I can so is hope it is put to good use. And pray the gov't taxed them in some way to maybe dispose of this extra tax they've got going on our Fuel Prices. I filled up yesterday and I paid $1.37/liter... roughly $5.19/gallon.
The great thing about Gentoo is that upgrading is as easy as 'emerge --sync && emerge -auvND world'.
I'm not quite sure about this installer. As mentioned above it may bring in new users... but at what cost? I suppose maybe the forum members will whip 'em into shape by telling them to RTFM.
Gentoo is about choice. Give it a try if that's what you're into. The new LiveCD should support most new hardware out of the box (important stuff, anyway -- like network and disk/chipset drivers).
I love and use it on all of my machines and the biggest hiccup I've ever had was a driver problem on my old personal machine (retired in January) -- Eventually it was resolved by a few revdep rebuilds and emerge -auvND world's...
First impression is that it compiled much, much faster on Gentoo.
I am not much a fan of this theme and no-one has built a 'firefox2' theme for Linux. There is one for Windows and a beta for OSX. The author of both claims that it looks a lot like the old theme already.
I call bullshit. The old theme didn't use the Tango Icon Set... which I am not very fond of. It's free, sure, but just doesn't look right compared to the old version.
I am updating the rest of my system right now so it's a tad slow... we'll see when everything is done compiling. Only 3 packages to go.
How about select Musical Instruments?
Although not entirely what you are looking for...
I use a Wiimote. Modded a sensor bar to a wallwart. A good USB Bluetooth adapter will provide a reliable range up to 60-70 feet (the ones that are rated at 100M, anyways)
I only use it with my media center software (faultBox -- still under development - but making progress!)... Surfing is for the computer. Not the TV. Maybe I just have a bad taste in my mouth from Sasktel's MAX setup. *shutters*
I didn't know whales could live on the moon.
Is it just me or does there seem to be an article of or having to do with "China'a Great Firewall" every few weeks?
I, for some reason, keep thinking that I have seen this article title many, many times before.
Am I going crazy?
Desktop grade hardware.
No 'enterprise grade' parts.
'Reasonable cases' is in the area of VOIP.
One of the biggest concerns is the use of VOIP and the internet interfering with it. Some providers offer a VOIP based service with their internet package.
This is the 'exception' case that is to be allowed.
I just don't see how or why people like to scream bloody-fucking-murder on everything. The point is that for once someone (well, a group of people) is finally taking notice to an issue that has been around for a while. I know it's slashdot, but please... grow up.
I've found that even WINE is holding it's own now.
Photoshop CS2 now runs great under WINE. And with it's recent 1.0 RC1 release it's gaining more and more support as it drags its feet to the finish line.
I know it will never be finished, but it sure works great for those few programs I need (Photoshop, DVD Shrink, and, well, that's about it.)
I dunno.
.. damn that game is fun.
Mario Kart Online is pretty hard to beat.
Why the fuck not?
'WYSIWYG' are terrible and, in my opinion, hold absolutely no increase in productivity to anyone who knows and understand what s/he is doing.
I have always believed that is why RAID0 has been so popular.
You get better performance, bigger drive, and it's only pitfall is that if one drive dies, then they are both pretty toast.
Well, I can't say that is too terrible.
The only time I reboot is when I recompile the kernel. Which will require rebuilding/installing the nvidia-drivers package anyway.
... still be hung over (t'was a bad night to have a few drinks with the guys - totally forgot it as 4/1)
The only thing running through my mind is:
what.
the.
hell?
I have never once in my entire life purchased a product from Creative.
:-)
It appears as though I have a head start.
There are more reasons to use Gentoo other than it's a mostly compile-only OS.
:-)
While the speedup on some specific apps is refreshing, I don't know any other OS that is as modular and so darn easy to use.