Richard Stallman, the founder of the Free Software movement and author of the GPL, says that while he doesn't support the philosophy of "open source,"...
So Bruce Perens is gonna have to explain what "open source" means all over again? Tina Gasperson, it'd be a good idea to correct your article. Shall I say it's another case of reporters who don't know what they're reporting.
I'm no liberal by any means (a democrat who votes republican ) but it sounds like typical government action (I've gone against local gov't in my time) and even when they know they are in the wrong, they still try everything possible. However... this lawsuit is against AT&T, not the NSA. So it looks to me like the NSA either (1) Hasn't caught every terrorist they were investigating (unlikely..HOPEFULLY), or (2) They're worried about being suied again by the EFF for accidently tapping phones of non-terrorists.
Okay liberals, there are times when even the government gets the wrong number! It's not a conspiracy, it's the law of averages.
That is odd. My ip starts with 71, for the first octet and I have the same problem. I thought maybe Linux only had the problem, then I tested it. So I guess I'll have to war drive to get a "good" Skype ip? THIS SUCKS!!!
Okay all you Stallman worshipers, it's time to get off your GNU Gnu. And understand what this could mean. Personally I see an iPod with ext3 and iTunes running on Linux (spare me on the whole emulation topic). I know it won't be Apple to jump over but someone will. Eventually we can see the DRM-centric companies roll over and adopt Linux as viable way of distributing content.
Furthermore, this is the one area where GNU/Linux has been lacking. While yes, I can manage my iPod on my Linux desktop, but it's been a pain or not very pretty (GTKpod is awful looking). I think this could be amazing to see. Unfortunately however, many Linux users (and especially developers) will reject the idea and write it out of the equation. Meaning that someone will have to produce OpenDRM freindly distros. I bet Suse, Redhat, and maybe Ubuntu will think seriously about that.
Having said all of that, yes I hate DRM with a passion, this is why I still buy CDs, and copy them myself, and the same with my DVDs. The biggest problem I have with DRM is in most cases it means taxing the hardware. You need faster processors and more processes running to get something simple done. On my systems playing DVDs is hard enough. (I'm still running a fleet of Pentium III's & a few K6-2's). Yes I know I need to upgrade, but why, so I can play DRMed content? I don't think so. I certainly don't care if it takes 1 minute or 30 seconds to start OOo. And everything I do on this thing runs fine, even most of my games!
The worst thing of all is how somecompanies are being dictators (think of the Skype/Intel debacle). I love how companies tell you what hardware "works" best with their software. My favorite is when I buy a new peice of hardware that has recommended specs far higher than my systems, but works fine on my slow systems (I take it the major slow down is their software that comes with the hardware? I wouldn't know unless I used "their software")
Fred Gilbert still sees no problem with cell phones, bluetooth headsets, or the standard satellite dish(s) at most Universities (wifi uses on avg 100mW), but the wifi has got to go?
Oh, don't forget the occasional lightening storm, or solar flare (or the "northern lights") but the wifi has got to go?
Not to mention the municipal wireless network (used by police, fire, and more) brodcasting at at more than 1 watt, but the wifi has got to go?
And least we forget... The HUGE head of Mr. Gilbert, which is now creating it's own electromagnetic poles, but the wifi has got to go?
It's very hard to understand how this guy made it to the position he's in. I can't imagine a guy (who probably stands infront of the microwave at home (900Watts or more)) saying I won't allow wifi unless you can prove it doesn't hurt anyone. That's like going into surgery and coming out telling the doctor, I don't trust medications, and won't be using anything you prescribe. But anaesthesia, that doesn't count.
Until Microsoft puts out a Linux based OS, Linux will remain unknown to most users. If/When Microsoft puts out a Linux based OS it will be the worst OS based on Linux (think Linux ME). Will M$ ever put out a Linux-based is doubtful, but even if it did happen, it would still not attract the attention of most windows users.
Having said this, the only reason I would want Linux to be a popular OS, is because of games. And personally I don't play enough games to care.
If you want to make people familiar with linux, put it on their desktop at work (I know of a few org's doing this now). But you might not want to do it at a LARGE company all at once. Maybe just a one division at a time, like payroll, or H.R.
As far as BSoDs they do still exist. Red screens of death are an addition to, not a replacement for the famous Blue Screen.
As far as Longhorn being W2kPro, I doubt M$ would spend the money they have to develop an operating system that already exist (although Longhorn DEFINATELY sounds like it is W2kPro). Microsoft probably has learned a few things from it's competitors and from the way Gates and Ballmer have been talking I would expect to see Linux-like additions (such as multiple desktops). I also suspect that Microsoft will be doing some INTERESTING things (to say the least) with the way we watch tv, listen to radio, and watch movies.
Personally I'll agree with you to a point. Longhorn will resemble Windows 2000. What I think Longhorn is trying to do is implement a type of Windows 2000 / Media Center Edition akin to WinXP MCE '02. Of course there's still the ability to install Longhorn on OLD computers as well as the computers we're waiting for. So will I upgrade? I doubt it, at least not until it is shown to be stable (without have to restart everyday). I have still ignored WinXP for this very reason. Furthmore, Microsoft should not expect me to forget Linux because of Longhorn, even if Longhorn becomes the best OS they've ever made.
If you're up to it... I posted a longer reply (i did get a little off topic to this) on my journal As far as lucid thought go... well, it's all a matter of perspective.
I'm sure everyone knows who developed SELinux? Surpise... NSA! The FCC as well has been using at least 4 distos of linux for quite a few years, and not just for their severs either. I also know that my local city govenment (Bakersfield, CA) is using Firefox. (although they still leave shortcuts for IE). To further make my point... quit assuming that US govenment agencies are not considering OSS. Even Redmond,WA (until recently) was using linux servers. I would love to know how many MS employees have Firefox on their desktops. What other TLA's are using OSS/Linux?
Personally I like to make my self as anonymous as possible... I spoof my MAC (like I have now 00-00-00-00-00-01), spoof my IP or use an open access point 99% of the time. ( the connection I'm using now isn't even mine. (Yes I'm paranoid)
So if I'm using all of these things (in paticular an open access point not to mention that my p3 cpu has the id disabled). Should I have to woory about a GPS keyfob? NO! Would I consider buying a computer with GPS integrated? What do you think?
Not bloody likely.
Personally I try to get people to use Firefox/ Thunderbird because I am constantly asked to fix people's computer who've got so much spyware/ adware that their 2Ghz+ Computer can't keep up with my 700Mhz Celeron. I am always asked "How do I stop the pop-ups?" So yes I tell them to use firefox.
I also recomend several Linux distributions for some people who have slower computers, but want XP. When I ask why they want XP, their common response is, "it's newer". The reasoning for this... Most of the people I talk to only want to web surf, IM, email, and write papers. (sorry, but I usually suggest Redhat/ Fedora, because of it's simplicity). I'd rather spend the time teaching someone the basics of a Linux system than to constantly remove spyware from their system.
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So Bruce Perens is gonna have to explain what "open source" means all over again? Tina Gasperson, it'd be a good idea to correct your article. Shall I say it's another case of reporters who don't know what they're reporting.
You mean vim right?
I'm no liberal by any means (a democrat who votes republican ) but it sounds like typical government action (I've gone against local gov't in my time) and even when they know they are in the wrong, they still try everything possible. However... this lawsuit is against AT&T, not the NSA. So it looks to me like the NSA either (1) Hasn't caught every terrorist they were investigating (unlikely..HOPEFULLY), or (2) They're worried about being suied again by the EFF for accidently tapping phones of non-terrorists.
Okay liberals, there are times when even the government gets the wrong number! It's not a conspiracy, it's the law of averages.
That is odd. My ip starts with 71, for the first octet and I have the same problem. I thought maybe Linux only had the problem, then I tested it. So I guess I'll have to war drive to get a "good" Skype ip? THIS SUCKS!!!
Okay all you Stallman worshipers, it's time to get off your GNU Gnu. And understand what this could mean. Personally I see an iPod with ext3 and iTunes running on Linux (spare me on the whole emulation topic). I know it won't be Apple to jump over but someone will. Eventually we can see the DRM-centric companies roll over and adopt Linux as viable way of distributing content.
Furthermore, this is the one area where GNU/Linux has been lacking. While yes, I can manage my iPod on my Linux desktop, but it's been a pain or not very pretty (GTKpod is awful looking). I think this could be amazing to see. Unfortunately however, many Linux users (and especially developers) will reject the idea and write it out of the equation. Meaning that someone will have to produce OpenDRM freindly distros. I bet Suse, Redhat, and maybe Ubuntu will think seriously about that.
Having said all of that, yes I hate DRM with a passion, this is why I still buy CDs, and copy them myself, and the same with my DVDs. The biggest problem I have with DRM is in most cases it means taxing the hardware. You need faster processors and more processes running to get something simple done. On my systems playing DVDs is hard enough. (I'm still running a fleet of Pentium III's & a few K6-2's). Yes I know I need to upgrade, but why, so I can play DRMed content? I don't think so. I certainly don't care if it takes 1 minute or 30 seconds to start OOo. And everything I do on this thing runs fine, even most of my games!
The worst thing of all is how somecompanies are being dictators (think of the Skype/Intel debacle). I love how companies tell you what hardware "works" best with their software. My favorite is when I buy a new peice of hardware that has recommended specs far higher than my systems, but works fine on my slow systems (I take it the major slow down is their software that comes with the hardware? I wouldn't know unless I used "their software")
That's the smartest comment I've seen in a LONG time!
Fred Gilbert still sees no problem with cell phones, bluetooth headsets, or the standard satellite dish(s) at most Universities (wifi uses on avg 100mW), but the wifi has got to go?
Oh, don't forget the occasional lightening storm, or solar flare (or the "northern lights") but the wifi has got to go?
Not to mention the municipal wireless network (used by police, fire, and more) brodcasting at at more than 1 watt, but the wifi has got to go?
And least we forget... The HUGE head of Mr. Gilbert, which is now creating it's own electromagnetic poles, but the wifi has got to go?
It's very hard to understand how this guy made it to the position he's in. I can't imagine a guy (who probably stands infront of the microwave at home (900Watts or more)) saying I won't allow wifi unless you can prove it doesn't hurt anyone. That's like going into surgery and coming out telling the doctor, I don't trust medications, and won't be using anything you prescribe. But anaesthesia, that doesn't count.
Alas, the small business next door. There's nothing like a local shop (unless it's a RARE part).
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NVidia on Linux? You should know that it's almost as bad as AIW on Linux (damn, there was supposed to be a point somewhere there)
Oh, yeah, NVidia won't open source their drivers, that was it. Although I don't game enough to care (using a 32Mb NVidia PCI card).
And I thought I was the only one who remembered the Trainspotting opener.
Until Microsoft puts out a Linux based OS, Linux will remain unknown to most users. If/When Microsoft puts out a Linux based OS it will be the worst OS based on Linux (think Linux ME). Will M$ ever put out a Linux-based is doubtful, but even if it did happen, it would still not attract the attention of most windows users. Having said this, the only reason I would want Linux to be a popular OS, is because of games. And personally I don't play enough games to care. If you want to make people familiar with linux, put it on their desktop at work (I know of a few org's doing this now). But you might not want to do it at a LARGE company all at once. Maybe just a one division at a time, like payroll, or H.R.
What do you want to bet this is a Redhat8.0 thing? That's what their servers run (they must think Redhat is the only Linux distro?)
Damn Cowards :P Everything gets so confusing when cowards are present. CREATE AN ACCOUNT ALREADY!!! Sheesh!
Just took the time? Obsess much?
As far as Longhorn being W2kPro, I doubt M$ would spend the money they have to develop an operating system that already exist (although Longhorn DEFINATELY sounds like it is W2kPro). Microsoft probably has learned a few things from it's competitors and from the way Gates and Ballmer have been talking I would expect to see Linux-like additions (such as multiple desktops). I also suspect that Microsoft will be doing some INTERESTING things (to say the least) with the way we watch tv, listen to radio, and watch movies.
Personally I'll agree with you to a point. Longhorn will resemble Windows 2000. What I think Longhorn is trying to do is implement a type of Windows 2000 / Media Center Edition akin to WinXP MCE '02. Of course there's still the ability to install Longhorn on OLD computers as well as the computers we're waiting for. So will I upgrade? I doubt it, at least not until it is shown to be stable (without have to restart everyday). I have still ignored WinXP for this very reason. Furthmore, Microsoft should not expect me to forget Linux because of Longhorn, even if Longhorn becomes the best OS they've ever made.
Now that you mention it I do remember it. You've got a good memory (while I call my friends by the wrong name).
If you're up to it... I posted a longer reply (i did get a little off topic to this) on my journal As far as lucid thought go... well, it's all a matter of perspective.
I'm sure everyone knows who developed SELinux? Surpise... NSA! The FCC as well has been using at least 4 distos of linux for quite a few years, and not just for their severs either.
I also know that my local city govenment (Bakersfield, CA) is using Firefox. (although they still leave shortcuts for IE). To further make my point... quit assuming that US govenment agencies are not considering OSS. Even Redmond,WA (until recently) was using linux servers. I would love to know how many MS employees have Firefox on their desktops.
What other TLA's are using OSS/Linux?
Personally I like to make my self as anonymous as possible... I spoof my MAC (like I have now 00-00-00-00-00-01), spoof my IP or use an open access point 99% of the time. ( the connection I'm using now isn't even mine. (Yes I'm paranoid) So if I'm using all of these things (in paticular an open access point not to mention that my p3 cpu has the id disabled). Should I have to woory about a GPS keyfob? NO! Would I consider buying a computer with GPS integrated? What do you think? Not bloody likely.
Personally I try to get people to use Firefox/ Thunderbird because I am constantly asked to fix people's computer who've got so much spyware/ adware that their 2Ghz+ Computer can't keep up with my 700Mhz Celeron. I am always asked "How do I stop the pop-ups?" So yes I tell them to use firefox. I also recomend several Linux distributions for some people who have slower computers, but want XP. When I ask why they want XP, their common response is, "it's newer". The reasoning for this... Most of the people I talk to only want to web surf, IM, email, and write papers. (sorry, but I usually suggest Redhat/ Fedora, because of it's simplicity). I'd rather spend the time teaching someone the basics of a Linux system than to constantly remove spyware from their system.