Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
Beautiful! From: A V Flinsch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux? Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:35:08 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from [216.71.84.35] by hotmail.com (3.2) with ESMTP id MHotMailBB426EA0007CD820F3DBD84754236DA60; Fri Jul 21 21:31:28 2000 Received: (from sympa@localhost)by mandrakesoft.mandrakesoft.com (8.8.5/8.8.5) id XAA16902for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 21 Jul 2000 23:31:32 -0500 Received: from linux1.lan (147.new-york-08.ny.dial-access.att.net [12.68.7.147]) by mandrakesoft.mandrakesoft.com (8.8.5/8.8.5) with ESMTP id QAA03881 for <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Fri, 21 Jul 2000 16:35:15 -0500 Received: from linux1.lan (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by linux1.lan (Postfix) with SMTP id 5F4D767D27 for <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Fri,21 Jul 2000 17:38:48 -0400 (EDT) >From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Jul 21 21:32:12 2000 X-Mailer: KMail [version 1.0.28] References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-Loop: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sequence: 628 Precedence: list On Thu, 20 Jul 2000, you wrote: > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? Has the hauling capacity of the biggest 18 wheeler there is, but the 0-60 times and handling of the best exotic sportscars, while being assembled out of spare parts that can be found in any local used autoparts shop. At the same time it comes with a complete set of shop manuals and the full set of tools needed to do any customization that the owner could possibly want. -- Alex (Go easy on me, I'm a COBOL programmer in real life) Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
The beauty of Linux is that it can be almost any size truck you want (here I take "truck" to be a metaphor for things like "power" and "stability"). Since it is open source, you can mould it into anything you want. Linux can now be used in everything from PDAs (e.g. Plam, Psion), smart appliances and set-top boxes to enterprise-level servers. Micros~1 claim that their next version of Windows NT (codenamed 'Whistler') will be able to do the same. I'd like to see them try! On Fri, 21 Jul 2000, Seth wrote: > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? -- _ Sridhar Dhanapalan Linux is like a wigwam...No windows, no gates. Apache inside. _
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
Makoto Miyamoto wrote: > Yeah! I love the Cryptonomicon; I read somewhere that the > Cryptonomicon is the first novel which was written entirely using > Linux! > > Makoto You mean, aside from "Linux for Dummies", which was written entirely with vi? -- /\ Dark>
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
Kathleen Dickason wrote: > > I'm a Stephenson fan too...and the Command Line essay is great! Funny, > intelligent, and well worth reading. :) > > Kathleen Dickason > Registered Linux user #182139 Hi Kathleen. Guess that'll have to be my next reading assignment! ;-) -- /\ Dark>
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
"Ronald J. Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hi Makoto! I've read "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson, and I just > finished > "Cryptonomicon" and thought both were great. The latter covers a lot of > Internet and Unix related topics... Pretty cool stuff in all. ;-) Yeah! I love the Cryptonomicon; I read somewhere that the Cryptonomicon is the first novel which was written entirely using Linux! Makoto -- Hi! I'm a .signature virus! Copy me into your ~/.signature to help me spread! Registered Linux User # 183415 [EMAIL PROTECTED]or@gmx.deor@ruhr.uni-bochum.de
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
I'm a Stephenson fan too...and the Command Line essay is great! Funny, intelligent, and well worth reading. :) wrote: > Makoto Miyamoto wrote: > > > In "In the Beginning was the Command Line" from Neal Stephenson > > (http://www.cryptonomicon.com/command.zip), Linux is compared to a > > tank and windows to a station wagon, which leaks oil and blew > > gaskets... > > > > I like this one :-) > > > > Makoto > > Hi Makoto! I've read "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson, and I just > finished > "Cryptonomicon" and thought both were great. The latter covers a lot of > Internet and Unix related topics... Pretty cool stuff in all. ;-) > > -- > /\ > > Dark> \/ > > > -- Kathleen Dickason Registered Linux user #182139
RE: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
In spite of its little quirks I love it, it doesn't freeze up the whole machine if I happen to run an app with a bug in it, there are more and more apps for it popping up every month, and its a heck of a lot more secure than my old windows box (now deceased), and when I had a room mate, we had separate desktops and did not have to bean-hatch at each other for moving each other's icons around on the same desktop. On Fri, 21 Jul 2000, you wrote: > > > Two Words: DODGE VIPER > > "Sparks, Charley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Linux compares as a Camaro SS LS-1 330 horse ! > > -Original Message- > From: Seth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 11:12 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux? > > > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? > > > > > > > > > > - > Do You Yahoo!? > Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! Content-Type: text/html; name="unnamed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Description:
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
On Fri, 21 Jul 2000, Ronald J. Hall wrote: >> > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like >> > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? > >Its an M1A1 Abrahams (sp?) M60 battle tank, complete with computer >controlled >laser sighting so it always tracks on its (Mickeysoft!) target... ;-) I would say that Linux is to fast and agile to be a real truck. Would be more like a 4x4 with all the extras supplied, and a selectable front for each to choose his/her own. What I like much better is this one: Bulletproof OS: Win9x: wet t-shirt Win NT4: solid coat *nix: the real thing, the bullet proof vest. Paul -- No man would listen to you if he didn't know it was his turn to speak next. )0([[EMAIL PROTECTED]])0( http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 Registered Linux User 174403
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
On Fri, 21 Jul 2000, A V Flinsch wrote: >On Thu, 20 Jul 2000, you wrote: >> If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like >> 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? > >Has the hauling capacity of the biggest 18 wheeler there is, but the 0-60 times >and handling of the best exotic sportscars, while being assembled out of spare >parts that can be found in any local used autoparts shop. At the same time it >comes with a complete set of shop manuals and the full set of tools needed to >do any customization that the owner could possibly want. And lots of people to help you get something extra added and functioning! Paul (Eat your heart out, Micro$oft support...) -- No man would listen to you if he didn't know it was his turn to speak next. )0([[EMAIL PROTECTED]])0( http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 Registered Linux User 174403
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
Makoto Miyamoto wrote: > In "In the Beginning was the Command Line" from Neal Stephenson > (http://www.cryptonomicon.com/command.zip), Linux is compared to a > tank and windows to a station wagon, which leaks oil and blew > gaskets... > > I like this one :-) > > Makoto Hi Makoto! I've read "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson, and I just finished "Cryptonomicon" and thought both were great. The latter covers a lot of Internet and Unix related topics... Pretty cool stuff in all. ;-) -- /\ Dark>
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
> Seth wrote: > > > > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like > > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? Its an M1A1 Abrahams (sp?) M60 battle tank, complete with computer controlled laser sighting so it always tracks on its (Mickeysoft!) target... ;-) -- /\ Dark>
RE: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
Two Words: DODGE VIPER "Sparks, Charley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Linux compares as a Camaro SS LS-1 330 horse !-Original Message-From: Seth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 11:12 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere!
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
Barry Smoke wrote: > Supersonic Jet :-) > > -Original Message- > From: Seth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 10:12 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux? > > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? i think Linux is more like a Dodge Viper. u know, mean, lean fast and absolutely the best :)
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
On Thu, 20 Jul 2000, you wrote: > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? Has the hauling capacity of the biggest 18 wheeler there is, but the 0-60 times and handling of the best exotic sportscars, while being assembled out of spare parts that can be found in any local used autoparts shop. At the same time it comes with a complete set of shop manuals and the full set of tools needed to do any customization that the owner could possibly want. -- Alex (Go easy on me, I'm a COBOL programmer in real life)
Re: [newbie] How big of a truck is Linux?
Seth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > If Win NT is like a 5 ton truck and it's Win 9x counterparts are more like > 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks, how big would you say Linux is? > In "In the Beginning was the Command Line" from Neal Stephenson (http://www.cryptonomicon.com/command.zip), Linux is compared to a tank and windows to a station wagon, which leaks oil and blew gaskets... I like this one :-) Makoto -- Hi! I'm a .signature virus! Copy me into your ~/.signature to help me spread! Registered Linux User # 183415 [EMAIL PROTECTED]or@gmx.deor@ruhr.uni-bochum.de
