This OS isn't for grandma.
Posted on 08/22/2003 5:18:25 PM PDT by 6ppc
There are two steps to burning a data CD-ROM. You need to create an ISO image with the mkisofs command and then burn the ISO image to the CD-ROM with the cdrecord command. The steps for burning a CD-R or a CD-RW are the same, except that if the CD-RW already has data on it, the CD-RW must be blanked before re-writing data to it...
Before you can burn a data CD-ROM, you have to create an ISO image of all the files that you want on the CD. The ISO images can not be larger than the size of the CD. Copy all the files that you want on the CD in a directory (files_dir in this example). Then run the following command the create the ISO image:
mkisofs -A "application id" -V "volume id" -J -R -v -T -x ./lost+found -o name.iso files_dir
This OS isn't for grandma.
Piece of cake. Just make it a command file so you don't have to retype it every time, add parameters so you can point to the directory, perhaps pipe the results of an ff into it to build the file list. Grandma will love it.
Of course, but since Grandma wants to get a computer to keep in touch with her kids and she wants to burn some CD's that contains photos from the latest family reunion - what OS should she use?
Then you and I are in agreement (though I would tell her to get Win XP) and my comment is directed only towards those who bash Windows without fully appreciating the fact that Linux, while great, is an unacceptable OS to most of the computer-buying public.
Since ease of use is important to the average Windows user (I'm sure you'd agree with that), why have services automatically enabled by default when that average user is clueless in knowing how to disable the services?
If appz need access to a previously unused service, why not have that app tell the user that whatever service needed will be enabled and ask for permission?
Many people here have said how they didn't get popped by SoBig or MSBlaster because of firewalls. Great! But what does that really mean? If it's ZoneAlarm or NPF or any other third-party firewall, that has nothing to do with Windows.
Again, my beef with Windows is how it is structured. That part is pathetic and inexcusable. Besides that, use all the Windows you want. That doesn't bother me.
That's quite alright. I hate Microsuck solutions; but, that doesn't mean they aren't a viable solution. Just an inferior one in many cases IMO. What's best is whatever serves the customer. But, the future is Linux. Like it or not, it's coming. But, I'd dare say MS will be around for a while before the stock options are rolled up and hung next to the john. If the customer wants MS, serve it up. It's a support nightmare so it pays well.
A couple of years ago, it was it's own animal.
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