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[Buka]

Thank You DELL!!!!
I know that the i7 processor will not allow a win7 install
But an i5 and i3 will....however if you don't install the FREAKING windows 7 USB driver..... you can't install the proper OS using a USB stick OR an external CD

Xue, ever use Linux operating system?

 

[AngryHobbit]

Herring are fish, and I suppose as such, they must be considered food. But why would you put a coat on them? It won't keep them warm in the water...

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I could tell you. But then I'd have to kill you. It is a big secret!

 

[AngryHobbit]

From what I recall hearing... wouldn't the "outage" be more of the norm than the powerage?

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More or less. One time, my dad and I were coming home from my grandmother's birthday - we were riding a tram. And suddenly, the power went out. It was on February 1, there was snow everywhere, and the entire city just... suddenly lost power. So, we got off the tram and walked home the remaining two miles. Since there was no light pollution, dad could show me some of the minor constellations. Fond memories!

 

[AngryHobbit]

Herring in a fur coat (a direct translation of the dish's name from Russian) is a tasty beet-based dish with (no surprise) herring in it. Descriptions entirely fail to do it justice. I would never have thought beets, carrots, apples, and such went well with herring. Fortunately, they go amazingly well together.

See? That right there is just the right way to keep the chef calm and happy.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Xue, ever use Linux operating system?

yup, use to run a CentOS box on my desk at work for security stuff. Also use to use a portable version close to linux called knoppix, but it has been awhile. Always wanted to get more into Linux, but working in a Windows shop with a small Mac presence and being the only Mac support person, I just didn't have the time. Also set up a laptop with Ubuntu or Debian... don't exactly remember which distro it was, but that was mainly just to see if I could

 

[Gerry Seymour]

yup, use to run a CentOS box on my desk at work for security stuff. Also use to use a portable version close to linux called knoppix, but it has been awhile. Always wanted to get more into Linux, but working in a Windows shop with a small Mac presence and being the only Mac support person, I just didn't have the time. Also set up a laptop with Ubuntu or Debian... don't exactly remember which distro it was, but that was mainly just to see if I could

I have an old HP netbook I installed Debian (I think) on some time ago, thinking I'd putter around and learn more than the mere hint of Linux I understand. I don't think I ever powered it back up after I installed it.

 

[Xue Sheng]

I have an old HP netbook I installed Debian (I think) on some time ago, thinking I'd putter around and learn more than the mere hint of Linux I understand. I don't think I ever powered it back up after I installed it.

Pretty much what happened with the laptop I set up. I first tried a CentOS install but it was to big and then Either Ubuntu or Debian was to much for the video drivers but the other one worked. There was another distro I think I installed that was even smaller, but I don't remember which version...and that laptop finally went to another IT guy who was going to install something whacky and I never saw it again

 

[Gerry Seymour]

Pretty much what happened with the laptop I set up. I first tried a CentOS install but it was to big and then Either Ubuntu or Debian was to much for the video drivers but the other one worked. There was another distro I think I installed that was even smaller, but I don't remember which version...and that laptop finally went to another IT guy who was going to install something whacky and I never saw it again

I think I have a CentOS VM on my PC. I've forgotten entirely why I created it. There was a good reason I went through the trouble, but...

EDIT: I just checked, and at some point I deleted the CentOS VM and replaced it with a Mint VM. I don't have any idea why I got rid of the CentOS one, nor why I created the Mint one. It's all a mystery.

 

[AngryHobbit]

I am making duck broth and French onion soup tomorrow. If you want some, get your TARDIS in shape.

 

[Xue Sheng]

I think I have a CentOS VM on my PC. I've forgotten entirely why I created it. There was a good reason I went through the trouble, but...

EDIT: I just checked, and at some point I deleted the CentOS VM and replaced it with a Mint VM. I don't have any idea why I got rid of the CentOS one, nor why I created the Mint one. It's all a mystery.

That reminds me, I had a CentOS VM and an OX S VM on my main work PC at one point. But the only reason they were there was because I felt like it. Never used them, I had the CentOS PC and the Mac on my desk at the same time.

 

[Gerry Seymour]

That reminds me, I had a CentOS VM and an OX S VM on my main work PC at one point. But the only reason they were there was because I felt like it. Never used them, I had the CentOS PC and the Mac on my desk at the same time.

I've never gotten around to making an OS X VM. I was a Mac person before Windows came out (and a DOS person before that). I miss it, but it's just not practical for my work. I have too many Windows-specific tools now to go switching. But I'd like to putter with it sometime.

 

[pdg]

I use Linux a bit on a couple of old netbooks, but I treat it as almost a throwaway os. As in, I've set up an image disk and install, play until I break it, then install again.

I'd like to use it full time, but things like my imaging software is easier on win unfortunately - I have no doubt I could get it working just fine under *nix but I haven't got the spare time to invest in it.

The day win becomes subscription based, I'll make the time

 

[Xue Sheng]

I've never gotten around to making an OS X VM. I was a Mac person before Windows came out (and a DOS person before that). I miss it, but it's just not practical for my work. I have too many Windows-specific tools now to go switching. But I'd like to putter with it sometime.

I support PC and Mac so I almost would have had a reason for the OS X VM on Windows....problem was I had a Mac Pro on my desk already...what can I say, it was a rare slow day and I was bored

 

[ballen0351]

Neerrrrrrds

 

[pdg]

Neerrrrrrds

nerds are the new cool - did you not get the email?

 

[Xue Sheng]

Neerrrrrrds

HEY!!!!! I'm only in it for the fashion

 

[ballen0351]

nerds are the new cool - did you not get the email?

I'm jealous I dont know what your talking about

 

[Buka]

I don't know a damn thing about computers. Not even thing one. But a buddy of mine over here does. His mom used to teach Advanced Computer Science at Cal Poly Tech and his dad was a senior design engineer for IBM. He grew up from the playpen with computers. Some years ago, when I was living back east, something happened on my laptop. Something went right past my virus protection and screwed it up. I called him here in the Pacific right away.

He said "Shut it off right this minute, go to UPS and send it to me." I did. He cleaned it, put in Linux and sent it back. I don't even have virus protection now. And I go places online I probably shouldn't go. But my computer is just fine. I love this Linux thing.

The other thing he told me was that he didn't actually "know any geeks who use Windows. They just make money fixing Windows." I found that odd. Why is Windows so popular? Is it because people are used to it?

 

[Gerry Seymour]

Neerrrrrrds

Say that with respect, mister.

 

[Gerry Seymour]

I don't know a damn thing about computers. Not even thing one. But a buddy of mine over here does. His mom used to teach Advanced Computer Science at Cal Poly Tech and his dad was a senior design engineer for IBM. He grew up from the playpen with computers. Some years ago, when I was living back east, something happened on my laptop. Something went right past my virus protection and screwed it up. I called him here in the Pacific right away.

He said "Shut it off right this minute, go to UPS and send it to me." I did. He cleaned it, put in Linux and sent it back. I don't even have virus protection now. And I go places online I probably shouldn't go. But my computer is just fine. I love this Linux thing.

The other thing he told me was that he didn't actually "know any geeks who use Windows. They just make money fixing Windows." I found that odd. Why is Windows so popular? Is it because people are used to it?

And so much is available on it. It became the standard in business (which, I think, was the entire plan) because DOS computers at the time (most PC's in business) could run it, and it was less expensive than going Mac.

So, if you take me as an example, I've found solid programs I like on Windows for image editing, graphic design, video editing, and other stuff. If I changed to Linux (or even Mac), many of them wouldn't be available, and I'd have to start my whole search over. I'd have to learn new programs, which is sometimes a long learning curve. It's just easier to keep using Windows at this point. So, when I've hired folks, I put Windows PC's out for them, too. And so the cycle continues.