Don't Waste Your Time
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| Author | Content |
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| pmpatrick Aug 27, 2009 1:24 PM EDT |
Why is this clueless troll of a story even here? To give you an idea of the level of criticism you will find in what you can laughably refer to as an article, here's how the author describes the linux command line:Quoting:shell commander: that thingy where you have to type those strange thingies And here's how he describes kernel programers: Quoting:linux programmers are professionals = each and every one are biologists, botanists, geographists, working in their spare time (i wonder where the "computer science" guys are working at - either in their spare or working time) The author is also confused by the stylistic differences between a reasoned article and a hastily typed IM message, opting for the latter style over the former. I'm not sure whether the article was satire, intended or otherwise, or just complete nonsense. |
| jdixon Aug 27, 2009 1:28 PM EDT |
> I'm not sure whether the article was satire, intended or otherwise, or just complete nonsense. I vote for the last option. Of course, from the sound of things he is running Ubuntu, which has been know to have long term bug issues. He might want to consider trying a different distribution. Mepis or PCLinxOS might suit him better. Even Mint might be an improvement, since a number of his complaints related to multimedia. |
| jacog Aug 27, 2009 2:56 PM EDT |
Not sure I really trust this to be real. He closes with "Is this an OS? Beause if that's an OS I'm curious how can anybody be productive working with it." - which makes me wonder why he is using it if he hates it so much? Nobody is forcing him to use Linux. |
| montezuma Aug 27, 2009 3:19 PM EDT |
What a loser. I don't think any distro would be suitable for this moron. I have been productive on linux for 7 years. While Ubuntu is a bit buggy, some patient searching of the excellent forums can solve most problems. The same cannot be said for Windows. As an example my laptop is unable to connect to my router under Vista reliably because I am using WPA2 encryption. I have searched high and low for a solution using google. No luck. Under Ubuntu I have never had a problem and with the excellent wicd utility every connection I have needed has been a breeze. Windows isn't ready for prime time but it is certainly ready for sloppy, lazy morons who run unencrypted (or wep) routers. Hope this loser returns to his true home. |
| jdixon Aug 27, 2009 3:26 PM EDT |
> I don't think any distro would be suitable for this moron. Quite likely true. |
| caitlyn Aug 27, 2009 3:26 PM EDT |
The sad thing is that some other FUDmeisters will point to this article as "proof" that Linux isn't ready for the desktop or the masses or for anything. |
| bigg Aug 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT |
> makes me wonder why he is using it if he hates it so much The author believes that statement lends credibility. Back when I used to watch C-SPAN, callers would call the phone line for the opposite party (ie, democrats would call the republican line or vice versa). Then they'd criticize that party's position on the big issue of the day. Somehow they thought it gave them credibility. Same thing here. I don't believe for a second this guy is a regular Linux user. |
| caitlyn Aug 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT |
Well... when you have zero credibility I guess you'll try anything to get some. |
| jdixon Aug 27, 2009 5:05 PM EDT |
> I don't believe for a second this guy is a regular Linux user. Well, unless the entire post is intended to be taken as sarcasm, it's impossible to tell when he's being sarcastic and when he isn't; so I see no reason we can't take his word for the fact that he's being paid by Microsoft. |
| dinotrac Aug 28, 2009 1:18 PM EDT |
YOU PATHETIC LOSER WHINER CULTISTS!! Anybody with a lick of sense knows that linux isn't worth a lick on desktops. Works pretty well on computers, though. |
| gus3 Aug 28, 2009 1:31 PM EDT |
dino, I have assaulted people for jokes that weren't that bad. |
| azerthoth Aug 28, 2009 1:33 PM EDT |
oy ... gus3 want some help? |
| softwarejanitor Aug 28, 2009 2:11 PM EDT |
I found the whole "article" completely unreadable. Was there a point in there somewhere? It looked and read like a bunch of random babbling typed by a nearly illiterate escaped lunatic who is off their meds. |
| gus3 Aug 28, 2009 2:28 PM EDT |
az, I can supply the feathers. Do you still have that vat of tar left over from your driveway patching? |
| azerthoth Aug 28, 2009 2:34 PM EDT |
its a bit on the solid side, we'll have to heat it ... say to boiling :) |
| gus3 Aug 28, 2009 2:37 PM EDT |
Sounds good. tc, can you supply the pitchforks? |
| tuxchick Aug 28, 2009 2:50 PM EDT |
eh what? We're having roast dino? I dunno, that sounds too chewy for me. |
| techiem2 Aug 28, 2009 2:53 PM EDT |
You just have to tenderize the meat a little first...I'm sure one of the old servers in my basement would work for that...if dropped from an appropriate height... |
| jdixon Aug 28, 2009 3:10 PM EDT |
> I dunno, that sounds too chewy for me. Yeah. You have to cook Dino's while they're still young for them to be tender and tasty. This one's well past it's prime. :) |
| dinotrac Aug 28, 2009 4:19 PM EDT |
Hey! I thought cooking members was outside of the TOS! |
| caitlyn Aug 28, 2009 4:30 PM EDT |
Only if the cooking is for religious or political purposes. Then you can still have your barbecue but you can't discuss it here. |
| dinotrac Aug 28, 2009 5:26 PM EDT |
Thanks for the clarification. Please use only vegetable oil or broth. I'm trying to cut calories. |
| softwarejanitor Aug 28, 2009 5:48 PM EDT |
@dinotrac Be careful to select a quality oil. The stuff that is just marked "vegetable oil" is usually crap. You probably want something like pure Canola or Olive oil... |
| gus3 Aug 28, 2009 6:04 PM EDT |
From the TOS:Quoting:14. This Terms of Service and Code of Conduct and any disputes arising out of or in relation to LXer shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas.Let's see, helios and TC are from Texas. Do either of you know about Texas laws against cooking dinotrac? |
| caitlyn Aug 28, 2009 6:19 PM EDT |
I thought TC was in Oregon. |
| gus3 Aug 28, 2009 7:30 PM EDT |
Larry Cafiero is in Oregon. TC is in her own little world, which is surrounded by the Great State of Texas. |
| dinotrac Aug 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT |
Hey! My family's in Texas. My oldest daughter was born in Texas. I met my wife and got married in Texas. I divorced my first wife in Texas. I got started in IT for Texas. I even worked for Ross Perot back when EDS was still EDS. Surely I can get some kind of Texas exemption from being cooked -- especially since the Texas connections should call for being slowly smoked over mesquite, and I'm a non-smoker. |
| tuxchick Aug 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT |
I'm in Oregon. Look on the east part where it's all empty. Turn left at the cows. |
| bigg Aug 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT |
I was watching a TV show the other day about a lottery winner from Prineville whose life became hell. I know I've heard someone talking about that place. Maybe it was you? |
| gus3 Aug 28, 2009 8:54 PM EDT |
See? I told you she was in her own little world. |
| softwarejanitor Aug 28, 2009 9:29 PM EDT |
@gus3 I'm in Texas too... Austin area... If dinotrac was here he'd be half cooked already, we're on track to set the record for the most days 100+ on record. I can find plenty of mesquite and I think dinotrac is probably old enough he'd have to be smoked very slowly and at low temperature to avoid being too tough. We'd probably still need an awful lot of BBQ sauce anyway. |
| tuxchick Aug 28, 2009 9:47 PM EDT |
Bigg, you know all those lottery winners who gaze sincerely into the camera and say "This isn't going to change my life at all, I am going to keep working graveyard shift at the convenience store. " HA. I would quit my job so fast there would be friction burns. So no, that was not me. |
| jdixon Aug 28, 2009 9:57 PM EDT |
> I would quit my job so fast there would be friction burns. As would most people TC. |
| gus3 Aug 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT |
Winning the lottery wouldn't change me a bit. I'd still be a greedy cretin. |
| tuxchick Aug 28, 2009 11:59 PM EDT |
There, now I have Flatt and Scruggs cranked up to provide some excellent barbecue music: TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE for Texas T for Tennessee T for Thelma, has made a wreck of me |
| caitlyn Aug 29, 2009 2:45 AM EDT |
Yeah, if I won the lottery I'd only work on things I'm passionate about and not care much at all about making any money. I know enough other consultants to pass off my workload to :) |
| dinotrac Aug 29, 2009 8:24 AM EDT |
If I won the lottery, I'd buy y'all barbecue. Beef, pork, chicken, franks, brats, anything but me. |
| bigg Aug 29, 2009 10:14 AM EDT |
I might quit my job, but I'd almost certainly be doing pretty much the same thing. I'm lucky to have a career doing what I like. |
| caitlyn Aug 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT |
@dino: None of that is vegetarian. I've been vegetarian (except for the occasional piece of fish) for a quarter century. You were always safe with me :) Now, make that a veggie burger and I'm in. |
| azerthoth Aug 29, 2009 12:55 PM EDT |
f you want veggie we'd have to use Scott, then who would referee us? *edit* caitlyn sorry, I didnt notice that the 'i' wasnt there, I wasnt being mean ... honest */edit* |
| caitlyn Aug 29, 2009 1:31 PM EDT |
@azerthoth: Why the "f you"? What have I done to offend you? I could see Dino saying that but you??? |
| gus3 Aug 29, 2009 1:40 PM EDT |
Yeah, either spell it out or abbreviate both words. Don't be inconsistent. |
| TxtEdMacs Aug 29, 2009 1:59 PM EDT |
caitlyn, Take no offense, az just went blind (momentarily I hope) when he lost an i typing. YBT |
| caitlyn Aug 29, 2009 2:07 PM EDT |
No offense was taken. I was just gently teasing him. |
| tuxchick Aug 29, 2009 2:10 PM EDT |
f ur gn t pst hr, plz uz vwls. |
| dinotrac Aug 29, 2009 2:35 PM EDT |
k |
| theboomboomcars Aug 29, 2009 2:49 PM EDT |
gee, can't we get a serious discussion going on here. Oh, wait, this is lxer... no we can't. |
| lcafiero Aug 30, 2009 9:19 AM EDT |
@gus3: While I wish I were in Oregon -- Corvallis, specifically, since their doing great open source stuff at Oregon State -- I'm actually in the mountains that divide the Pacific from the Silicon Valley (Felton, California, to be exact: home of Lindependence). If this article isn't an epically failed attempt at sarcasm (needless to say, it's not smart enough to be satire), permit me to say that I never thought I'd ever read an article that, comparitively, made anything written by Ken Hess look brilliant. |
| TxtEdMacs Aug 30, 2009 9:43 AM EDT |
Quoting: ... I never thought I'd ever read an article that, comparitively, made anything written by Ken Hess look brilliant.NOT sarcasm?[!!!] You are too modest, you are indeed a Master at the art. YBT |
| azerthoth Aug 30, 2009 2:43 PM EDT |
Thats high praise indeed coming from TxtEdMacs. |
| Bob_Robertson Aug 31, 2009 1:55 PM EDT |
> Beef, pork, chicken, franks, brats, anything but me. You can get anything you want at Dinotrac's restaurant ('cepting Dino) |
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