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Posts: 1742 (06/30/09 4:51 AM) |
Linux and Open Source Software.
In a world without Walls and Fences, there's no need for Windows and Gates. Linux..... The Future..... It's here now. 
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Posts: 2211 (06/30/09 5:34 AM) Fairly Regular For His Age |
tracy,
I gather that's the desktop screen from a small Linux notebook computer. I think I've seen some of these small machines selling for less than $300.oo, new. |
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Posts: 1743 (06/30/09 12:34 PM) |
It's a Video of one being used, just click on the picture.
Linux and Open Source Software.
In a world without Walls and Fences, there's no need for Windows and Gates. Linux..... The Future..... It's here now.
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Posts: 2216 (06/30/09 12:50 PM) Fairly Regular For His Age |
I know.
But I've got this dial-up albatross around my neck. Ironic. I was at the library today, and I downloaded FireFox for Mac. Took about 40 seconds. It might have taken hours on my system. It offered two burn options. I took the option that said any machine could read it. We'll see. |
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Posts: 1745 (06/30/09 5:28 PM) |
Sorry I forgot.
Linux and Open Source Software.
In a world without Walls and Fences, there's no need for Windows and Gates. Linux..... The Future..... It's here now.
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Posts: 2219 (06/30/09 8:04 PM) Fairly Regular For His Age |
Well, now I'm curious.
If I could somehow check out MythTV, see how the software works, I might take the plunge. I know I should give the Apple repair people another week or two. But this entire gizmo is lunacy. If any Linux offered: - programmed recording HDTV to external HDD - dial-up Internet - the other standards of Linux (word processing, spread sheet, perhaps CAD) - all in one package I might take the plunge. But I've just gotten so many disappointments, including Apple, I'm seriously considering upgrading to two tin cans connected by a taught string. But before I leap, next time I'm going to look first. |
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Posts: 12282 (07/01/09 1:23 AM) Proprietor |
Sear, is the repair shop phone long distance?
Mac
"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize
them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes." Jack Handey
Freethinkers Pub Boomer Bay (For those born 1946-1964) |
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Posts: 2220 (07/01/09 4:59 AM) Fairly Regular For His Age |
It's about 30 miles away, but no Mac, it's a local call.
I telephoned them yesterday a little after noon. They said they hadn't gotten to it yet. Their claim check says they try to get the diagnosis done within two to three days. It's now over 3 days. Problem is, they've also said they don't stock the part. So I imagine it'll be another few weeks before the machine is ready for me. |
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Posts: 12285 (07/01/09 8:14 AM) Proprietor |
...it's a local call.Ah. Well, then, may I recommend a polite but relentless several-times-daily check in with a repeated reminder that they're on the clock and that the sooner they get the problem resolved, the sooner you'll be less annoyingly importunate? Mac
"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize
them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes." Jack Handey
Freethinkers Pub Boomer Bay (For those born 1946-1964) |
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Posts: 2222 (07/01/09 8:33 AM) Fairly Regular For His Age |
Good idea Mac.
Perhaps I shoulda. |
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