Windows Vista vs. Linux: Why Vista Might Lose the Battle

PlayFuls.com ^ | 05/29/2006 | Cyberlord

[rzeznikj at stout]

I tried the 5.10 via qemu--but I'll have to grab the 6.06 CD and give it a whirl...8^)

Like the background image, btw...

[rzeznikj at stout]

I did a report for one of my classes with the legality of OSS licenses--with extensive research.

Heck, I even ended up going to the state law library as well.

You sir have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

[MadIvan]

I recommend raiding Deviant Art for icons as well - look under Icons and Dock Images - I've been having some fun with those.

Regards, Ivan

[rzeznikj at stout]

I've hit them up a couple of times already--IIRC, that's where I got my flux theme...8^)

[FLAMING DEATH]

Please provide links to such cases, if you disagree. Thanks.

[rzeznikj at stout]

LOL

In seriousness though, I haven't decided which law school--much less what field of law I'd like to specialize in...8^)

[ThinkDifferent]

I just had fun upgrading my laptop from Ubuntu Breezy Badger (5.10) to the latest edition, Dapper Drake (6.06)

Cool. I have Breezy Badger running on my MacBook Pro in a Parallels virtual machine; I'll update it tonight.

[Golden Eagle]

LOL your research is worthless if it failed to find any evidence of open source software anywhere in the US courts as you claimed. Not that I'm surprised.

[Golden Eagle]

I haven't decided which law school--much less what field of law I'd like to specialize in...

Yeah you're on your third undergrad school already right? Good luck just getting accepted!

[rzeznikj at stout]

Well, if you say it's worthless, then where are the links FD and I asked for?

As usual--can talk but can't actually produce...

[N3WBI3]

Are you done insulting people so you can provide proof of massive ip theft and re-appropriation in OSS?

[rzeznikj at stout]

FYI--the reason why I'm on my third school is as follows:

The first school I attended didn't offer my major when I decided to change majors. If they did, I would have just stayed there and wouldn't have transferred at all.

I transferred to a two-year college because I had most of the work done for their Associate degree already. Not to mention that I got a head start to finishing my bachelor's degree with cheaper tuition.

Now I'm headed back to a four-year university to finish my degree.

[MadIvan]

You don't have to explain yourself to him. His comment was totally uncalled for.

Regards, Ivan

[rzeznikj at stout]

I know...

But will the Mods do anything about it--that's the thing...8^)

[N3WBI3]

rze,

My one regret in the way I approached getting my Engineering degree was not going to a two year first and getting the non technical classes out of the way first for far less money then I ended up spending for my foreign language, history, natural sciences classes

You made the right decision you'll hit the four year school with a fresh view of things and that will help your grades markedly.

A friend of mine from HS was about the smartest guy I ever knew decided to drop out of college after one term. He floated around a bit finally get motivated again and two years ago got into Yale law school, sometimes you have to take a different road to get where you want to go. GE who has displayed the intellectual elitism of a true liberal would have been making fun of him for dropping out and working security for two years yet he will be making more than anyone working for DOD when he is through..

[Golden Eagle]

Do I really have to provide a link to show open source software on trial in the US? You really never even heard of the SCO/IBM trial, for example? Almost unbelievable, till I remember who made the claim!

[rzeznikj at stout]

That's exactly why.

I paid over $3500 a semester at the first school. This past year, I paid only $2100...

And having that two-year degree in hand satisfies all the general-education requirements for my degree. So for the most part all I have to take are major-specific courses.

Though I might take some electives, and if I save up my dough, maybe start on that Linux admin certificate at the local technical college...8^)

[rzeznikj at stout]

Still, there is no precedent. The case hasn't gone to trial and won't until next year--assuming their case isn't kicked out of court before then.

But look at who SCO has sued--Novell, AutoZone, and Daimler Chrysler. What have they accomplished?

Nothing--except being sued by Red Hat.

[MadIvan]

Once my laptop does give up the ghost - it won't be for a while now (it's about 2 1/2 years old, but with Dapper Drake and a new Seagate HD, it's a sprightly youngster again) - I want to get a MacBook Pro - let me know how well it runs with Dapper.

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

You can get Ubuntu Certification now.

Regards, Ivan