"...wouldn't neccessarily do bad to create a folder for each downloadable file. No one would be annoyed by that..."
"Sorry, I'd be annoyed. It means extra time accessing the files. That's probably why they moved the download directory to Desktop in the first place."
So would I be annoyed. Also, think of the case where you cancel the download. If it left an empty directory you can be sure a bug would be filed for the directory to be removed on download cancel. This could allow this bug to happen again. The problem in this case was that the download directory was being used as the destination directory, and upon cancel the file would be deleted.
That wouldn't be a problem by itself as you can't delete a non-empty directory. But this call was recursive, allowing firefox to remove an entire directory tree.
It's surprising how much more respect you get from people if you charge them money for your services.
Then you either make money or they do something (not clicking I agree, start using firefox or etc) that will help prevent them from having the problem in the future.
The only one who could practically create and maintain a staticly linked Linux distro would be Gentoo.
Ask them, maybe there is an option for that.
Though, every time a library is updated, it will require any program that depends on that library to be recompiled.
You lose a lot of security possibilities when you us static linking also. With run-time linking and dependencies, you only have to change one package to fix a security vulnerability. With static linking, you need to get an update for each of your applications or you have a hole.
If you just had compatible package repositories for everything this problem would be avoided.
Immagine of sourceforge had deb and (rh, suse, mdk, etc) rpm repositories...
Unless their work is done via satalite, (which I'm sure can be tapped also), why not just monitor their ineternet usage if something like this is suspected?
I mean, they communist and everything, and once the data gets over to another allied country you can pretty much do what you want...
So, why is this a problem?
Anyone who thinks the Internet is immune to control has not thought the idea through.
Though, it's harder to create good code from C++ than from C. It's simply more complex, and more to take into account, and fewer possible optimization points.
And you end up using more memory because of this simplicity because your programs can now have multiple copies of the same library in memory if they have any libraries in common.
Actually, the refuse to umount if there are users in the mount is part of the POSIX or SUS specifications.
Linux does not have a problem with it. That's why it has the -l option.
-l Lazy unmount. Detach the filesystem from the filesystem hierarchy now, and cleanup all references to the filesystem as soon as it is not busy anymore. (Requires kernel 2.4.11 or later.)
Be careful with OOo and RTF (Rich Text) format files.
It has a rudamentary converter for rtf import and export. If you have images or other objects, they will not be imported or exported -- the images will be saved in an external file, which at least Word 2k couldn't open and show the images.
Sadly enough, in this case it is better to save the file in.doc format in word and then open it in OOo to get the images correctly.
This is a hot topic recently on the OOo lists, and it looks like the OOo developers are finally listening about this. It used to be that at least you could advocate RTF, but if you plan on using it with OOo, then either ask for it in.doc or.sxw.
Unfortunately, Abiword has the same problems with RTF support.
Now, if you only use formatting and tables with no images or other embedded objects (you'd be surprised is considered an "object" in rtf format) you won't have any trouble with RTF and OOo or Abiword.
How does that keep the user from installing whatever because they always click on the button most obvious (bold, etc.). That's usually the "OK" button.
IE's activeX installs were supposed to always ask for permission, but I guess those steps have been circumvented by the spyware.
I resized the font, size of the icons, and spacing several times.
While upgrading from a NT4 NTDC to win2k3 ADS I moved all of the files on her desktop to a folder on one of the servers. Let's see how long it'll be before I have to resize icons again.
PS, I'm still looking for a way to use Linux as a backup for a win2k3 ADS server...
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"...wouldn't neccessarily do bad to create a folder for each downloadable file. No one would be annoyed by that..."
"Sorry, I'd be annoyed. It means extra time accessing the files. That's probably why they moved the download directory to Desktop in the first place."
So would I be annoyed. Also, think of the case where you cancel the download. If it left an empty directory you can be sure a bug would be filed for the directory to be removed on download cancel. This could allow this bug to happen again. The problem in this case was that the download directory was being used as the destination directory, and upon cancel the file would be deleted.
That wouldn't be a problem by itself as you can't delete a non-empty directory. But this call was recursive, allowing firefox to remove an entire directory tree.
Then charge your friends to fix thier computers.
It's surprising how much more respect you get from people if you charge them money for your services.
Then you either make money or they do something (not clicking I agree, start using firefox or etc) that will help prevent them from having the problem in the future.
The only one who could practically create and maintain a staticly linked Linux distro would be Gentoo.
Ask them, maybe there is an option for that.
Though, every time a library is updated, it will require any program that depends on that library to be recompiled.
You lose a lot of security possibilities when you us static linking also. With run-time linking and dependencies, you only have to change one package to fix a security vulnerability. With static linking, you need to get an update for each of your applications or you have a hole.
If you just had compatible package repositories for everything this problem would be avoided.
Immagine of sourceforge had deb and (rh, suse, mdk, etc) rpm repositories...
North Korea is surrounded by their enemies.
Unless their work is done via satalite, (which I'm sure can be tapped also), why not just monitor their ineternet usage if something like this is suspected?
I mean, they communist and everything, and once the data gets over to another allied country you can pretty much do what you want...
So, why is this a problem?
Anyone who thinks the Internet is immune to control has not thought the idea through.
Though, it's harder to create good code from C++ than from C. It's simply more complex, and more to take into account, and fewer possible optimization points.
And you end up using more memory because of this simplicity because your programs can now have multiple copies of the same library in memory if they have any libraries in common.
Actually, the refuse to umount if there are users in the mount is part of the POSIX or SUS specifications.
Linux does not have a problem with it. That's why it has the -l option.
-l Lazy unmount. Detach the filesystem from the filesystem hierarchy now, and cleanup all references to the filesystem as soon as it is not busy anymore. (Requires kernel 2.4.11 or later.)
Not much difference with Firefox .10
And the problem has been fixed in Firefox 0.10
Now, just think how easy it is to spoof IE. Not all of the spyware is from people clicking "install" or "ok"...
Hours?!
With a Pentium 55 it wouldn't last five minutes!
So can FLOSS on windows:
"PDFCreator easily creates PDFs from any Windows program. Use it like a printer in Word, StarCalc or any other Windows application."
Be careful with OOo and RTF (Rich Text) format files.
.doc format in word and then open it in OOo to get the images correctly.
.doc or .sxw.
It has a rudamentary converter for rtf import and export. If you have images or other objects, they will not be imported or exported -- the images will be saved in an external file, which at least Word 2k couldn't open and show the images.
Sadly enough, in this case it is better to save the file in
This is a hot topic recently on the OOo lists, and it looks like the OOo developers are finally listening about this. It used to be that at least you could advocate RTF, but if you plan on using it with OOo, then either ask for it in
Unfortunately, Abiword has the same problems with RTF support.
Now, if you only use formatting and tables with no images or other embedded objects (you'd be surprised is considered an "object" in rtf format) you won't have any trouble with RTF and OOo or Abiword.
I suggest you try 2.0 alpha (currently 1.9.m54)
It is not released yet, but it will let you see which direction they are going.
"We don't need religion as a basis for morality and ethics. Those concepts can and should stand on their own."
Then how do you avoid moral relativitism? If there is no common foundation to stand on, then anything can be justified.
I'm sure that will be there eventually.
Right now, that isn't one of the features for the upcoming 2.0 release, so it'll be a while...
How does that keep the user from installing whatever because they always click on the button most obvious (bold, etc.). That's usually the "OK" button.
IE's activeX installs were supposed to always ask for permission, but I guess those steps have been circumvented by the spyware.
And how many of those firefox hits are from when you test your own site?
You think that's bad.
Just imagine the icons running off the desktop.
I resized the font, size of the icons, and spacing several times.
While upgrading from a NT4 NTDC to win2k3 ADS I moved all of the files on her desktop to a folder on one of the servers. Let's see how long it'll be before I have to resize icons again.
PS, I'm still looking for a way to use Linux as a backup for a win2k3 ADS server...
This reminds me of a recent movie I saw.
"You killed him!"
"No, I shot him. The fall killed him."
Nevermind that he was trying to escape from being killed.
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The fact is that the number of US military on "peace keeping missions" usually out numbers the total troops under UN command.
The sad thing is, he's not joking.
On another note:
What if someone could point all of that energy twards more work on FLOSS projects?
Oh they're getting paid.
It's just that money won't be exchanged between the companies involved in the law suit for several years.
Yowza!
Have there been any ammendments that cover this?
I hope the companies don't buy off enough in congress or the senate to make an ammendment.
"In God we trust."
The day that happens our country is fucked.
Yeah, I think abou' tit too.
But what does that have to do with the -- Ohh!
Maybe because the US medical system really fucks over individual without insurance?
You'd have to go to court to get out of the charges. The insurance companies have automated procedures for this. That's the difference.