Re: [ubuntu-in] activex in firefox/ubuntu

> > That still made it a security nightmare :), apart from it being a >>> completely proprietary, platform-specific implementation completely unsuited >>> for the web. It's really sad how much it is still used :(. >> >> Platform specific, yes. IE loses here. There were times when IE was running on

Re: [ubuntu-in] activex in firefox/ubuntu

> How can I view the websites with activex controls in my ubuntu 10.04 > system? One sane way which I recommend for users is to install Virtual Box, setup an XP guest and then visit the site using IE 6 or 7. Activex has always been a security nightmare. Not necessarily true. ActiveX run native

Re: [ubuntu-in] Any idea how long it will take the Ubuntu deriviatves to get released

IMHO - It doesnt matter if its official or unofficial. To me, if they use Ubuntu, it is fine to be asked. -- Shyam 2010/5/10 Onkar Shinde > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Ramnarayan.K > wrote: > > Hi > > > > Am wondering if anyone knows when the Ubuntu deriviatives get released > > - particul

Re: [ubuntu-in] Any idea how long it will take the Ubuntu deriviatves to get released

Mint RC has been released already. RC and final would be the same except for removal of some packages . I've been using Mint 9 - Isadora - for some time now and I'm very happy with its stability. -- Shyam 2010/5/9 Ramnarayan.K > Hi > > Am wondering if anyo

Re: [ubuntu-in] Alternate Offline Dictionary

Hi - There is one other alternate dictionary called artha . It is completely offline and based on Wordnet. If you have used Wordweb in Windows, you know Artha. For a list of features, see artha.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Features For install

Re: [ubuntu-in] LXC containers

> > Can I run processes like Firefox? > Jails, Containers were traditionally created for running daemons. But that doesn't mean we can't run GUI Apps. All GUI apps need X server running with a display. GUI apps can be run either by logging on to that box using NX/VNC sessions or via X11 forwardin

Re: [ubuntu-in] LXC containers

Hi - At work, I'm using LXC containers. >From what I understand, similar to Solaris zones and FreeBSD jails, each container is a process. Each container, like a VM, will run a full blown OS and has its own FS layout, NIC interfaces, etc. One can setup X, VNC, SSH and use it like a VM or run and

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu and Archlinux Dual boot

> > Gentoo is a pain to maintain, and I would recommend it only if you > have a use case that justifies it. I was an avid Gentoo user in > college for three years, where I had the time to recompile the kernel > and other packages to enable/disable features. This is of course > solved if you use the

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu and Archlinux Dual boot

My responses inline - 2010/4/25 NARENDRA DIWATE > Hi > > I have been using Linux for the past 5 years, Opensuse initially, then > ubuntu, both dual boot with WinXP. I moved permanently to Ubuntu about 1.5 > years ago. I like to keep my System upto date and hence that has involved > upgrading the

Re: [ubuntu-in] Alternate Offline Dictionary

;s don't do. Plus the various options - > antonyms, similar words etc. > > ram > > On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Ramnarayan.K > wrote: > > Hi > > > > My replies below your mail > > > > On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 11:59 AM, C S Shyam Sundar > > wrot

Re: [ubuntu-in] Alternate Offline Dictionary

Ram - I'm still waiting for your answer on issues relating to artha ? Can you please share them ? - Shyam 2010/4/18 Ramnarayan.K > Hi > > > On 4/18/10, C S Shyam Sundar wrote: > > Hi - > > > > There is one other alternate dictionary called > >