For BSD and Linux users: what do you think of this change?
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512 is fine for most apps in linux or bsd ... they dont have as much stuff running in the background as windows
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Hi,\n\nWell I guess you know what Samba is considering you want to use it ;)\n\nI'm not a Unix or Linux user any more, however the link below in sources is something I found useful when finding out about it. There's info on what it is, using it, installing it etc...\n\nHTH
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It has emerged in the past few days that the Microsoft update site runs on Linux servers! Totally true. There have been a few red faces - MS is basically admitting that Linux server technology is better than their own.\n\nDC :)
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I do, and, yes, it is better. Why? Linux distributions are custom built for different hardware and user needs. Red-hat, SuSe and Yellow Dog have professional support and are good for small to large businesses. \nThere are distros such as clark connect for servers and bio knoppix for med students. Gentoo and Slackware are for advanced while Debian and fedora are for anyperson and are quickly growing. Linux also has live discs for rescue, thin client and server.\n\nWith Linux you have a choice when you install the base system. you choose the application type and security. there are many types of filing systems reiser, reiser 4 ext2 ext3 and swap.\nwith programs such as wine and crossover office you can port MS programs. Linux distributions come with server apps.\n\nYou'll have to learn the basics of linux, and they are easy- just be patient.\nThe pay off to linux is it is yours, you have multiple support, it is more stable.\nthe cons for linux- people are afraid of it.
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Stop using Windows.  Put Linux on it instead.
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No, I wait a long, long time to upgrade software.  There's no point unless it contains functionality that you don't have (or you need it for clients) and it is a bad idea in the first year or 2 of any major new software release, because of the possibility of bugs.
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The companies said Thursday they will collaborate on development of specific technologies, for example to help Microsoft's Windows, a proprietary operating system, work with Novell's Suse Linux, which is based on open-source code. On the business side, they will promote each other's products. So, other Linux distributions may be hurt, but with the open-source code, I think it will benefit in the long run, not all distributions are going to hang tough.\n\nI think MS has concerns that if they do not start working with Linux to some degree, they are the ones that  will be hurt in the long run. Knowing MS though, if it were not for all the antitrust stuff, they would reign Linux in.
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Niether. I personally love Ubuntu (Linux)
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Under linux it is useradd and groupadd respectively.  Under bsd and HPUX the commands are different.  I would take a trip to Barnes & Noble or the bookseller of your choice and pick up a copy of" Unix in a nutshel"l.
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Most computer users use the Windows operating system. But in today’s scenario where open source software has started playing a major role in bringing out Linux based distributions, many experienced computer users are either moving to Linux or would like the option.\n\nFor years, Linux supporters have touted the open-source operating system as a less-expensive, more reliable alternative to Unix and Windows running on x86 based, or industry-standard servers.\n\nA thorough change is taking place, resulting in more and more usage of Open source software.  Most importantly, this beneficial change is happening in significant numbers through out the world.\n\nWHY SWITCH OVER? \n\nThe switch over is mainly because of the following two reasons:\nCost savings\nFreedom from licensing dominance\n\nDue to these reasons, more and more companies today are migrating to Linux from other Operating Systems than ever before.\n\nPROS:\nLinux Is Free\nLinux Is Portable To Any Hardware Platform\nLinux Was Made To Keep On Running\nLinux Is Scalable\n\nMAJOR DIFFERENCES:\n\nLinux: Linux is free\nWindows: MS Windows costs money\n\nLinux: In this case people are unlikely to violate any License agreement, all the software is happily yours\nWindows: In this case people likely already violate all kinds of licenses\n\nLinux: Linux is built for more sophisticated, feature hungry computer users\nWindows: MS Windows tries to be the "lowest-common-denominator" operating system\n\nLinux: Linux is based on UNIX \nWindows: Windows is based on DOS\n\nLinux: Linux GUI is based on industry-standard X Windows\nWindows: Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) is based on Microsoft-own specifications\n\nLinux: Linux beats Windows hands down on network features, and as a development platform\nWindows: MS Windows desktop has a more polished appearance
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This is one variant of Linux I have not used, but my first thought is.\n\nIf the driver is not available directly for this flavor, does the system include all of the components necessary to compile and link the driver into the system in the version that you have.\n\nLooking at the ISO size on www.puppylinux.com, I am not sure what components are included in the reduced size versions.\n\n1) Do they make a driver for this device?\n2) If not can you take source from another Linux and compile it?\n3) If you have to compile it, what system calls (if any) must be modified from mainstream Linux?\n\nQNX (http://www.qnx.com) was the first micro kernel based UNIX, the issue about drivers being compiled existed, due to the differences required whole re-writes.\n\nSend tech at puppy a email if you have to compile, may save you MANY headaches.\n\nHope this helps.
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That's what I'd assume too.\n\nIT departments have standards, and they want to make sure what's developed runs anywhere (even though you know that's not the case here), is maintainable by anyone, is common, etc...\n\nA good arguement FOR using 5.0 is that if there is some functionality/new methods/etc. that CONSIDERABLY improve performance, reduce programming effort, or reduce maintenance in YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, then I would talk to my boss about it.\n\nYou see, standards DON'T change unless there is a good reason to change them.  Saving a lot of money is certainly a reason to consider.\n\nBut, if there is NOT a compelling reason to use 5.0, then I agree with their position.
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since linux is an open source program and u it gives a lot more access to system file than windows therefore there is high chance that one just changes the imp. system files unknowingly so due to a large no of possibilities one has troubleshooting problems
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Yes, no and depends.  Certainly Apple's ability to wow the US consumer has the possibility of shutting off most of the linux client space, not all because linux will likely allways be smaller / better able to run on things like Tivo.  Also with OSX's ability to run BSD linux apps there is a nice migration and revenue opportunity for linux developers.  As a Server Platform Intel may or may not enhance buy in by some Intel customers and thus woo away linux sales, but Apple will have to move to the free to start and pay me later for the service model. Will have to wait and see if Apple ever supports download/installs on non-Apple branded computers, blades, rackmounts etc.
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Linux is used by a lot of technical users. They are not very user friendly for people who just want to use the internet to browse and download things easily.\n\nLinux is more for programmers and technical people who is familiar with at least one programming language, most especially unix.\n\nI think if Microsoft goes for open source, then they will target the tech users, but it wont be their #1 consumer.
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Linux is far easier to use in many respects(IMO). I truly believe you will get equal responses on this subject (1&#92;2 Linuux, 1/2 BSD)
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Well nothing to worry about this is just  becasue of memory management technique of 2.4 kernel on debian . please upgrade the kernel to  2.6 kernel. it will  shouw up single process becasue 2.6 kernel has better linux memory management techiniques. incase you need any help more you can ask me at kshounish@yahoo.com