Re: Estimating the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow
On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 10:02:42 -0800 Tony Alfrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Again, an example of someone with FAR too much time on their hands. ;-) Look, if you don't like scientific research don't subscribe-- No! Try again, Right!, so you don't think -Bother, try again: Ok, they have too much time on their hands, so we, who don't, don't check the link, don't decide they have too much time on their hands and DO NOT, DEFINITELY DO NOT reply to the original post Oh, dear Well, you all know what I mean Terence (God, it's hot in here..) ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [InterLUG] AOL now in the Linux PC business
On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:00:04 -0500 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kurt -- A conclusion is simply the place where someone got tired of thinking. I can see why you stopped there :-) Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: TextMaker
On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 01:16:23 -0500 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone received their TextMaker $11.11 download instructions yet? I've not seen mine... If you're keen to get started, download the 30 day trial- I think you can then unlock it when you get the instructions. If not save the files and delete before installing (installing the purchased version that is!). I like the trial version, and am waiting for the cd, (I'm in the UK, if you hadn't already realised..) Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: SUSE Linux 9.0 Professional Update - night 1 ot
On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 19:50:58 -0700 Collins Richey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And the classic (unknown origin): The optimist believes that we live in the best of all possible worlds; the pessimist believes that this is true. Or my favorite: A man has two sons, an optimist and a pessimist. For Christmas he gives the pessimist a bright shiny new bicycle. The pessimist scowls - it will probably break or get stolen or I'll scrape my knee. He gives the optimist a sack of horse turds. The optomist grins from ear to ear - I know there's a pony here somewhere. The saddest definition of a cynic I've come across (can't remember the derivation at the moment, sorry) is: A cynic is a frustrated romantic I've used that to effect when being accused of being cynical. As for being a pessimist, I always maintain that pessimism is fine because even when you're wrong, it's a good thing! Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Braindead Windows
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 08:02:05 -0800 Tony Alfrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I consulted for a place once that, when I told IS I wanted to run linux on the in-house computer they gave me to use, basically threated to fire me. I literally had to hide the linux partition on the box. I'm not there anymore, and I'm sure the partition is still there. They probably can't figure out why the hard disk only appears to be half as big as it is supposed to be. Been there, done that, had (like you) the last laugh! Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: a great site for following sco v. ibm
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:52:37 -0500 dep [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: neat site. and no, i have no connection whatsoever with it. -- Hey, dep, you don't have to say it twice! :-) Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: SUSE Linux 9.0 Professional Update - night 1
On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 12:42:39 -0600 Andrew L. Gould [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. No cool graphical representation of a math formula on the box or cover. (Aha! Already we see the corporate smothering of creativity!) Do we? 2. The DVD was bad. (Or do you need a special DVD reader for double-sided DVD's?) No. I could boot up from the DVD and start the installation; but the installation program could not find the applications. I had to install from the CDROM's. I had no problems at all with the DVD. 4. An evaluation CD of iAnywhere's (Sybase) SQL Anywhere Studio for Linux was included in the box. Yes, it was. I've yet to play with it. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: SUSE Linux 9.0 Professional Update - night 1
On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 15:12:39 -0600 Andrew L. Gould [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forgot the wink. (I hope I'm not **that** cynical.) :-) Remember Ambrose Beirce (The Devil's Dictionary) A cynic is a man whose faulty vision sees things as they are, and not as they ought to be. :-)) Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Merging pdf files
On Sun, 9 Nov 2003 23:05:22 -0500 dep [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks. actually, at that time i was concerned with taking a few pages from a much larger pdf file and saving 'em as a pdf. but this will allow assembling those saved pages into one bigun, which will be very useful to me in due course. I've recently used pdftohtml to break up pdfs into pages and seperate images (jpeg/png). Editing using, for example, Open Office, and then saving as a pdf may work- I'll try it later. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: OT The Grinch who stole Linux
On Sun, 9 Nov 2003 12:45:32 -0600 Alan Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just had a bizarre thought. Parody of a copywritten work is a protected form of expression. What would a parody of copywrite protected code be? 8-) Or music, or videos? Lots more money for lawyers. First, let's kill all the lawyers Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Linux in Dallas at the SEG
On Sat, 1 Nov 2003 14:21:22 -0600 Alan Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was in Dallas this week for the Society of Exploration Geophysicists meeting. A few interesting Unix/Linux items to report. Thanks, Alan, there are some encouraging things here. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Moving to London OT
On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 02:50:53 -0300 Federico Voges [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm leaving to London this saturday (yup, not much time but they have someone by monday) :) Welcome to the UK, Frederico, let us know how you get on. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: BarbieOS anyone?
On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 09:07:21 -0400 Tom Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 2003-10-23 at 23:36, Collins Richey wrote: Ok, who'll be first to try BarbieOS 1.0? It's debian based; if it's named gnu/barbie, I'll puke. http://linuxtoday.com/developer/2003102400226NWCY I wish this was for real. Hey, you mean it's not? Worried, UK, Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: I need a distro recommendation!
On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:20:23 + Robert E. Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SNIP! Rehat is too buggy. Gentoo takes too long. Debian leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth. You don't want to pay for SuSE. You also want Ease of use after installation, lack of show-stopping bugs (i.e. no workarounds just to get on the web to get mail- we had that with Redhat on the laptop), and fast setup are of main importance (oh yeah.. free as well) Why don't you try M$ Windows? (The only problem there is you will have to pay for it- but then, nothing in life is free) Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Has open software gone nuts?
On Tue, 14 Oct 2003 13:34:16 -0400 (EDT) Net Llama! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no interpretation. The GPL clearly explicitly requires that you release the source for your work, and all derrivitive works. The FSF is enforcing that requirement. I'll ask again, how would you propose that the GPL be enforced, if not via: 0) Polite requests, then if ignored 1) Less polite requests, then if still ignored 2) Legal action Right. If anyone takes the GPL source they also take the licence. Don't like the GPL? Don't use GPL'd software. Actually, some people winding up this situation, (vide Subject) when clearly it is at a reasonable, and debated level, is not helpful to the OSS and FSF positions. It helps create quotable internal squabbles arguments for those whose livelihoods depend on M$ continued monopoly of the market* ( *US government agreed). Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: TEST
On Fri, 3 Oct 2003 07:37:54 -0600 Collins Richey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course. A bare TEST message (with or without [please] ignore) simply means reply with wiseass remarks! OK, so when do we get some? Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: TEST
On Fri, 3 Oct 2003 11:13:40 -0600 Collins Richey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check the archives. Awwh- and I thought I might get something new.. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://smtp.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: OT: Here we go again ...
On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 07:46:44 -0400 dep [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: quoth Philip J. Koenig: | [END OF CITATIONS] ah. one a.p. story citing one congressman and two some guy said quotes. | Open mouth, insert foot. your choice. -- dep Don't waste bandwidth, Philip, DEP is always right. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: OT: Here we go again ...
On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 10:53:46 -0400 dep [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in the immortal words of murray gell-mann, if i have seen farther than others it is because i'm surrounded by midgets. -- I really think you believe this! Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: A contented linux user
On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 06:56:39 +1000 Keith Antoine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And the said drug companies will/do dump those drugs that are declared unsafe in the US on other unsuspecting countries. There are some great examples in Oz at the moment I am informed. But I hope are not taking! Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: SCO speaks the truth
On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:34:27 -0600 Collins Richey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This particular horse appears to be unique - an a**hole at both ends. As the English say: When has a horse got two a**holes? When there's one at the back and one on its back. I was amused at the line: Clearly, the free model just about killed our company, and I would argue that it's going to kill a lot of other software companies if the GPL [General Public License] is able to gain a foothold and run rampant throughout the industry. and have translated it as best I can, not understanding American business-speak: Clearly, we made decisions which have ruined our company, so we've got to sue to try and recover share price. Otherwise a clearly better business model, Linux, which is gaining ground daily, will wipe out most current proprietry software companies. Close enough? Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Test
On Mon, 1 Sep 2003 18:31:00 +1000 Keith Antoine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats no bloody good, I lost the instruction sheet. so what about the hand book? Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: moz 5
On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 23:10:49 -0700 Ken Moffat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At last thay will have spel chek for male/gnus. Good, it's needed. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: moz 5
On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 07:54:37 -0400 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I no that my spelling is core wrecked; my spell checker told me sew. A pun my word! There isn't an intention corrector or checker, though, and there certainly is room for one! Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Test
On 27 Aug 2003 00:17:17 -0400 burns [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: radio check, over OK, over ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: SuSE 8.2 kernel sources
On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:07:54 +0200 Roger Oberholtzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doesn't SuSE 8.2 install kernel sources in /usr/src? Is this something you have to actively select to have installed? Yes, Roger, you will have to download the latest source rpm and install it. Try ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/i386/current, or a mirror site. It installs onto /usr/src/linux-2.4.21-4 or whatever version you download. There is a link from /usr/src/linux to the last installed kernel so watch that if you have more than one kernel! HTH Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: SuSE 8.2 kernel sources
On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:07:54 +0200 Roger Oberholtzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doesn't SuSE 8.2 install kernel sources in /usr/src? Is this something you have to actively select to have installed? I don't see them on my system. Of course I will add the package, but is this as expected? Or did something go amiss? By default the kernel sources are not loaded. DL the latest source and the YAST2/RPM will install them in /usr/src/linux where is the version number. There will be a link from /usr/src/linux to this file system, which you have to watch if you have more than one set of source files! HTH. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: acixxx problem compiling new kernel 2.4.20
On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 09:45:45 -0500 Alma J Wetzker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is my understanding that the cdrom drives need to be addressed as scsi devices. No. You only need SCSI emulation if you wish to use a CD writer. As most Linux progs originally were written for Unix type systems where SCSI is very common if not standard, the various CD writing utils look for a SCSI CD writer. SCSI emulation makes the IDE CD writer appear to the software as a SCSI device. Do not compile SCSI support and SCSI emulation into the kernel together. This, at least, is my understanding (I'll be flamed if this is incorrect :)!) HTH Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: spam issues
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:47:51 -0500 David A. Bandel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Next week, I send out a past due notice with a note that if they don't pay within a week, I'll start court proceedings against them for non-payment. I plan to sequester their company as part of the whole thing. Will let folks know as I go how it goes. David, I'm all for it! May the Bandwidth be with you also! Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: New Step
On 02/20/03 00:44, Roger Oberholtzer wrote: Where do dead SxS steps go when they die? Does anyone hear them scream? i'm not sure if you're serious or joking :) Hey, open your own thread for one or the other! This is both! I love this- it begs one to actually think about things- In Space no-one can hear you scream! Do ideas die? Does the internet offer some form of immortality through files stashed at random around the world, thus ensuring a real thread of history? Please, can we have more discussion? I'd love the post-work, stressed-out palliative of reading, thinking (and perhaps replying).. Syllogism. Major Premise: All things that live will die. Minor Premise: SXS Steps are alive. Conclusion: SXS Steps will die. (Afterthought: will thay scream on dying, and will they be heard?) I think we should be told! Terence. ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: It works OT
On Wed, 17 Jul 2002 23:25:13 -0400 Matthew Carpenter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Linux ALSO often has problems because most of the people on this list like to learn (aka tinker). Ouch! OK, Gov, I'll come quietly- you've got me bang to rights. 99% of my (Linux) problems are caused by me tinkering... Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Re: some really basic networking questions
On Mon, 15 Jul 2002 14:44:38 -0400 (EDT) Net Llama! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Redhat. Even if just 1 distro doesn't folllow the rule, that automatically means its not law. No- surely it just means one has broken the law? A criminal breaking the law doesn't mean it's not the law. But are we talking about a strict rule or law? Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Re: Still the best...
On Sat, 22 Jun 2002 10:12:15 -0400 Bruce Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. Go on, list them. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Re: Still the best...
On Sat, 22 Jun 2002 12:41:18 -0400 Bruce Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Saturday 22 June 2002 12:32 pm, Terence McCarthy wrote: On Sat, 22 Jun 2002 10:12:15 -0400 Bruce Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. Go on, list them. I didn't make that statement I received: From: Bruce Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Still the best... Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 10:12:15 -0400 Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: KMail [version 1.4] On Saturday 22 June 2002 0:26 am, Shawn L Johnston wrote: I like the basic ideas on UnitedLinux, but Lizard would be one thing I hope doesn't leave Caldera's implementation. I know Lizard isn't perfect, but it seems better than anything else I've tried. Is anything else out there as good or better on this? I have not tried SUSE... I think you would like SuSE's installation. Quite straight forward and I've never had any trouble with it. I used Lizard once I think, and wasn't too impressed but that was a long time ago. But I left Caldera for SuSE about two years ago and haven't looked back and have never regretted it for a single minute. -- ++ + Bruce S. Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bellaire, MI 06/22/02 10:10 + ++ There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL. ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Fw: Re: OTThe Net Tightens
From: Keith Antoine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nah, not in orstralia! we are all convicts, Don't complain- you were picked by some of the best judges in Britain! :-) Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Feds, industry battle the biggest network bug (The Register)
This story (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/55/25693.html) talks about the ASN.1 problems. To a neophyte of the protocols etc., of the internet it seems worrying: to a computer user the following is frightening: So severe are the potential ramifications of widespread ASN.1 security holes, that President Bush was personally briefed on the matter, according to cyber security czar Richard Clarke, speaking at a meeting of the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) last March. Then: With that mandate, Howard Schmidt, FORMER MICROSOFT SECURITY CHIEF (my caps) and newly-appointed vice chairman of the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board, created a full-time Cyber Interagency Working Group in February to examine the government's vulnerability to ASN.1 implementation holes. Sleep well in your beds! Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Re: Analogies Metaphorsot
On Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:33:32 -0500 Ronnie Gauthier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got this from another list I'm on. Enjoy...makes yoiu wonder just what experience they went through to come up with these. I don't want to know, but, boy, some of them are classics! VMT for the laughter. Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Re: Feds, industry battle the biggest network bug (The Register)
On Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:55:57 +0100 Pam R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Naughty naughty programmers to be relying on open-source rubbush. You mean, without reading it, (or even checking the spelling?)? Pam -- Tony Blair and Bill Gates are my heroes. Says it all really. :-)) Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Steal the hard disk! -Linux to the rescue.
This just caught my eye:- http://www.kewney.com/articles/020611-nodisk.html Terence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
Re: tsting
nswring you Trence ___ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxsorg/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL
