OK, how is this for anecdotal evidence. I have tried or looked at all of the 100$ libre versions, and if they seem to offered an English version, then I tried them. Only 2 stand out, Trisquel and gNewSense. gNewSense has not been updated in awhile, and is based on an older version of Ubuntu than Trisquel. Trisquel seems from experience to have a lot more thought put into it other than just removing proprietary blobs from the kernel and software and repos. The layout is well done, and is not just a new wallpaper and color scheme. In fact, I don't hardly notice it since it just seems to work so well. Unlike with even Ubuntu 10.10, which I have honestly had issues with about once a week. Not so with Trisquel 4.5, and that was while it was in Beta. The only real issue I remember having was with Youtube videos, and that was quickly corrected.
As far as wifi adapters, there are those that it will work with and are likely easily replaceable. This is not a libre issue only, as Linux has been dealing with this for years... As far as the GPU acceleration, I wanted to keep the summary size down. But as mentioned on the release page: "One of the exciting improvements for this release is the availability of an experimental Nouveau driver for NVIDIA cards which allows for 3D acceleration using fully free software."
Ever think of how much work that is to remove all the proprietary software and.blobs? Now, all you have to do is download it and use it, saving you time. It is based on Ubuntu, so you have a ton of support there. And if you can't get your answer there, then you can always find help on the forums or IRC.
Free sounds like it is being given away and that is all that it means, which causes confusion. Microsoft gives away "free software" (as in cost or gratis) all the time, but I wouldn't want it. In reality, it means freedom. It is for clarification and distinction.
Nothing? How about power 3/4ths of the worlds servers. In your car, T.V, toaster, Tivo, fridge, and on and on. Innovate companies that would rather keep the status quo but are forced to catch up.
Well considering there is only one full time developer and he does most of the website, etc. and English is not his primary language, I think he did great! I bet there are more downloads of this than some proprietary wares with a marketing team.
It isn't freedom if it is non-free software.... That's like saying, "I'm in a jail because I want to be in here." It may be true that you want to be there (perhaps only if your captors have convinced you it would be best or convienient not to leave), but you are still not free. You are in a jail. Those distros allow you to run an OS without using proprietary software. You still have all the choice that you did before, but they are not going to include proprietary software by default. Add/change anything you wish. It is still GNU/Linux after all.
Mod parent up! That is exactly why libre is used. When you have big companies using the word free, but not in the context normally used or even free as in gratis, then you have to use a different word.
It is one endorsed by the FSF and GNU foundations. It is 100% libre, and if I may say so the most user friendly. Being based on Ubuntu probably helps. It is also very nice looking as well.
There certainly is evidence. That many people would not believe in something without "any", much less those who are "educated" and themselves scientists. Just because a lot of people agree with you doesn't make your belief that there isn't right, though it does make it easier to believe you believe the nonsense.
How is it to a different standard? I think science, when it is truly that is a gift. I hold that biology is helpful to understand and that genetics play a role. Yet, I also believe in GOD. But I see no discrepancy. I do see one in the "facts" presented in dating things as they are often based on circular arguments, which is NOT science.
You must have a free exchange of ideas in order to get to the truth. Discriminating only holds you back in the end, for you will find yourself discriminating against the truth. Perhaps we will find one day that much of the "entire dept." is in fact wrong. But not if we don't allow other theories.
I am pretty sure I read a summary that said "may not discriminate against or penalize in any manner,.....relating to the theory of intelligent design or other theories". So, how is it discrimination if it says you can't discriminate against all other theories again? And you were modded up?
Sounds good and all, but this just sounds like it will enable more "Software as a Service", or at the least make a quick and dirty kludgey GUI. I would rather see it done better myself. But I guess to each his own, unfortunately.
It sure is embarrassing, disturbing, and a host of other things. The last real final ability to report on corruption in America is being sewn up right in front of our eyes, and many people are in the coliseum calling for the Ceasers to hold their thumb up. (Yes, down actually meant mercy. So thumbs up means you want them to "kill it".) Nevermind that they too could be the next loyal General Maximus Decimus Meridius.
So, what you're saying is, he'll get a Judge Advocate General, defender. Well, having a military appointed defender instead of a state one, even if he is a supposed "judge's advocate" (at least the title appears to be honest) would certainly make anyone feel a million times better. There is no way that a JAG defender, and more so being they are military, would be persuaded by the military politics that will obviously be at hand here. I don' care how the show JAG portrays them in fantasy land, this is the real world.
It amazes me, that someone thinks they can just make a snarky comment and not realize they probably just outlined the situation is actually worse than they tried to refute. Oh, and one doesn't need to necessarily know the details of something to get a good idea of how it works. Output can often give you a lot of help on what any machine does, in general...
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OK, how is this for anecdotal evidence. I have tried or looked at all of the 100$ libre versions, and if they seem to offered an English version, then I tried them. Only 2 stand out, Trisquel and gNewSense. gNewSense has not been updated in awhile, and is based on an older version of Ubuntu than Trisquel. Trisquel seems from experience to have a lot more thought put into it other than just removing proprietary blobs from the kernel and software and repos. The layout is well done, and is not just a new wallpaper and color scheme. In fact, I don't hardly notice it since it just seems to work so well. Unlike with even Ubuntu 10.10, which I have honestly had issues with about once a week. Not so with Trisquel 4.5, and that was while it was in Beta. The only real issue I remember having was with Youtube videos, and that was quickly corrected.
As far as wifi adapters, there are those that it will work with and are likely easily replaceable. This is not a libre issue only, as Linux has been dealing with this for years... As far as the GPU acceleration, I wanted to keep the summary size down. But as mentioned on the release page: "One of the exciting improvements for this release is the availability of an experimental Nouveau driver for NVIDIA cards which allows for 3D acceleration using fully free software."
Ever think of how much work that is to remove all the proprietary software and .blobs? Now, all you have to do is download it and use it, saving you time. It is based on Ubuntu, so you have a ton of support there. And if you can't get your answer there, then you can always find help on the forums or IRC.
Then this distro should be installing right now! Ba dum tish!
Free sounds like it is being given away and that is all that it means, which causes confusion. Microsoft gives away "free software" (as in cost or gratis) all the time, but I wouldn't want it. In reality, it means freedom. It is for clarification and distinction.
It is based on Ubuntu, but 100% libre.
It's called, get this.. "Web Browser". I know, I know, but hey, you do remember "Internet Explorer" don't you?
Nothing? How about power 3/4ths of the worlds servers. In your car, T.V, toaster, Tivo, fridge, and on and on. Innovate companies that would rather keep the status quo but are forced to catch up.
No, those are differences between the last release, you know 4.5 indicates there have been others...
Well considering there is only one full time developer and he does most of the website, etc. and English is not his primary language, I think he did great! I bet there are more downloads of this than some proprietary wares with a marketing team.
It isn't freedom if it is non-free software.... That's like saying, "I'm in a jail because I want to be in here." It may be true that you want to be there (perhaps only if your captors have convinced you it would be best or convienient not to leave), but you are still not free. You are in a jail. Those distros allow you to run an OS without using proprietary software. You still have all the choice that you did before, but they are not going to include proprietary software by default. Add/change anything you wish. It is still GNU/Linux after all.
Yea, but when you here libre, you are pretty sure you are talking about software now, and a specific kind too.
Mod parent up! That is exactly why libre is used. When you have big companies using the word free, but not in the context normally used or even free as in gratis, then you have to use a different word.
It is one endorsed by the FSF and GNU foundations. It is 100% libre, and if I may say so the most user friendly. Being based on Ubuntu probably helps. It is also very nice looking as well.
Actually Ruben's primary language is Spanish, as he is from Spain.
I mean, stress can be enhanced by pain. So, I am good if I say, stub my toe. But what if I am in schock? I guess I won't get the help I need.
There certainly is evidence. That many people would not believe in something without "any", much less those who are "educated" and themselves scientists. Just because a lot of people agree with you doesn't make your belief that there isn't right, though it does make it easier to believe you believe the nonsense.
How is it to a different standard? I think science, when it is truly that is a gift. I hold that biology is helpful to understand and that genetics play a role. Yet, I also believe in GOD. But I see no discrepancy. I do see one in the "facts" presented in dating things as they are often based on circular arguments, which is NOT science.
You must have a free exchange of ideas in order to get to the truth. Discriminating only holds you back in the end, for you will find yourself discriminating against the truth. Perhaps we will find one day that much of the "entire dept." is in fact wrong. But not if we don't allow other theories.
I am pretty sure I read a summary that said "may not discriminate against or penalize in any manner, .....relating to the theory of intelligent design or other theories". So, how is it discrimination if it says you can't discriminate against all other theories again? And you were modded up?
Sounds good and all, but this just sounds like it will enable more "Software as a Service", or at the least make a quick and dirty kludgey GUI. I would rather see it done better myself. But I guess to each his own, unfortunately.
The upside? Duke Nukem Forever is going to ship!
Nevermind it is Apache, not GPL. I don't know much about that license or why/if that would matter either.
Why does copyright matter, if it is GPL'd?
It sure is embarrassing, disturbing, and a host of other things. The last real final ability to report on corruption in America is being sewn up right in front of our eyes, and many people are in the coliseum calling for the Ceasers to hold their thumb up. (Yes, down actually meant mercy. So thumbs up means you want them to "kill it".) Nevermind that they too could be the next loyal General Maximus Decimus Meridius.
You're right, I didn't think of that at the time.
So, what you're saying is, he'll get a Judge Advocate General, defender. Well, having a military appointed defender instead of a state one, even if he is a supposed "judge's advocate" (at least the title appears to be honest) would certainly make anyone feel a million times better. There is no way that a JAG defender, and more so being they are military, would be persuaded by the military politics that will obviously be at hand here. I don' care how the show JAG portrays them in fantasy land, this is the real world.
It amazes me, that someone thinks they can just make a snarky comment and not realize they probably just outlined the situation is actually worse than they tried to refute. Oh, and one doesn't need to necessarily know the details of something to get a good idea of how it works. Output can often give you a lot of help on what any machine does, in general...