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AwesomeSauceParticipantSee? If you’re seriously considering having BBB’s own facebook application, then it’s gotta be something totally original. And useful. I initially thought that Jeff’s idea to create an app was a bit pointless, but now that I think about it, you could make up something very nice.
It would either have to be directly related to instant messaging or the BBB site itself.
AwesomeSauceParticipantMy main social networking takes place on Facebook. It’s great for keeping in touch with people from school.
Once upon a time, I had a MySpace account for boredom’s sake, but already deleted it because I never really used it. That, and I generally despise myspace anyway.
AwesomeSauceParticipantBefore I clicked on the link, I thought to myself: Let me guess. This will probably be that flash file of a dog licking my screen.
…speak of the devil.
AwesomeSauceParticipant70%. Not too shabby, considering the fact I suck at geography.
AwesomeSauceParticipantCRT is the technology that everyone had before the pretty-looking flat-panels and stuffs. (I actually still use one).
Also, for those who don’t know the difference: I am extremely disappointed in you. You no longer have a place here at BBB. Bye.
…just kidding. 😉
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AwesomeSauceParticipantNo, Dave, it was not deformation of character, nor was it slander. And Jeff, I’m certain that it wasn’t illegal.
I had written about my dismay of how I had to miss school and some other things in order to attend my grandfather’s funeral. Of course, my mom over exaggerated this completely, and got the idea that I have little or no respect for my grandpa (which is not true).
Anyway, thanks for the thoughts. Don’t worry that I would actually go so far as to do any of this and make a big issue out of it. 🙂 Just curious is all. Thanks.
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AwesomeSauceParticipantDavid;225977 wrote:I understand the advantage of “free,” but open source? Unless you are a developer (are you? I’m not sure), it doesn’t really matter. This is a big part of the reason I dislike FOSS people, because they push that corporations are evil without realizing that true innovation usually happens when its backed by a fiscal investment (R&D). FOSS has its place, but I don’t see it for a consumer-grade OS.Just my two cents. 🙂
(I have used Ubuntu, as well as Fedora, but I just don’t see it as a very good graphical consumer OS)
When Wolverine said that the main advantages are that it is “open source and free”, I think he was spot on. Notice how he listed two HUGE aspects of Linux that aren’t exactly present in other OS’s, rather than saying something like “Good programs and application/developer support”. Although I love software such as GIMP, Audacity, XMMS and OpenOffice, that’s not the primary reason why I use Linux. I’ll admit right now that it still remains very impractical to use the platform for gaming, and movie-editing even more so (especially because it applies to me. I love filmmaking and doing post-production, but it’s just a waste of time to try to install After Effects on a linux box.)
Basically, most geeks understand your argument about innovation, proprietary software and Ubuntu not being up to par in user-friendliness. Although, personally, I think the constant improvements in GNOME, compiz and beryl are pretty damn awesome. While GUIs become shinier, and different Linux distributions become easier to use, Microsoft still has the monopoly for multiple reasons.
Ubuntu doesn’t really bring anything new to the table in terms of innovation… although maybe the whole idea of making your software freely available to use and edit is an innovation in itself. Except… innovation probably isn’t the right word. And you probably think that sounds stupid anyway. =P
AwesomeSauceParticipantCongrats, Wolverine. If you want to get the best out of Linux – particularly Ubuntu – teach yourself all the different features. Learn how to use Synaptic (it comes preloaded). Learn your way around the desktop environment. Also, be friends with the Linux terminal, as it can be extremely handy when you need it.
Another basic Linux commandment would be this: NEVER log in as administrator. Of course, this is a common practice in Windows, but when it comes to Linux, you should always use a regular account. To perform administrator tasks – for example, changing the permissions of a system file – you would do the command “sudo chmod 777 /directory/systemfile”
It might sound intimidating at first, but I love it. I love the way the software is handled. I love the build and overall flexibility of the OS.
Good luck.
AwesomeSauceParticipantVvWolverinevV;225790 wrote:I hope I’m never in a situation where I need you to save my life.Gee, thanks. =P
For the record, I suppose I should have added that I probably would have resorted to an alternative plan, i.e. climbing the rope and trying to tear the connections with whatever I have. That, and of course, having another person available to help you makes is an almost completely different situation. 🙂
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