Mark Conrad <jumpingjack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> In article <1156411218.734874.314170@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> <"nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"> wrote:
>
>> Dear Mark,
>>
>> This newsgroup is not the best one for technical advice. You might get
>> some help here, or you might encounter some rudeness. I use
>> alt.os.linux for general technical questions about Linux, and there are
>> other, more specialized newsgroups. I don't know if there is one that
>> specializes in Linux and Macs, but you might search for one.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>> Nessuno
>>
>
> Thanks for that pointer.
>
> I suspected that this particular NG might be that way.
>
> Heck, the csma newsgroup for Mac guys is that way also, a mix of really
> helpful people, and the other kind naturally.<g>
>
> My hacking is strictly for productive purposes and self-training
> purposes. None of my hacks leave the confines of my own house.
>
> Whether my hacks are strictly "legal" as per the license agreements for
> my use of software is another story.
>
> I have not really read the agreements in detail.
>
> Perhaps others here can enlighten me; do we agree to not mess with the
> code at all, for example?
>
> If so, that brings up another question, namely just how oppressive can
> outfits like Microsoft be?
I knew it. Sigh.
>
> Will they be able to enter my private home to inspect whether I have
> altered their damn partition table for my own private reasons, such as
> training and even recreational "diddling".
Uh yeah. Break out the tin foil hats agin : assuming they're not all in
Roy's cupboard.
>
> I think not, it would be sad to see us go down that oppressive
> socialist road, like people in Europe tend to do.
We do?!?!??
>
> Any altering I do of system files gets changed back to Microsoft's
> f*****g precious original code before I sell, donate, dispose-of, or
> otherwise get rid of a computer.
Uh huh. Your "changes to their code" eh? LOL. I knew Id spotted a loon
from your OP.
>
> I thought Linux people _liked_ to "diddle", tweak and tune stuff, and
> bloody the nose of control freaks like Microsoft who try to unfairly
> dominate the field, to the point of controlling what the hell we do in
> our own private homes.
Can you hear the spittle flecking the screen? I can.
>
> Those are the reasons I was considering learning Linux !!!
>
What does learning "Linux" mean? Linux is a kernel.
>
>
> If that is not the "spirit" of Linux, let me know up front so I can
> cease and desist in learning it - - - and then I will join the millions
> of other cowed people who allow Microsoft to get by with that
> oppressive crap.
Priceless. You couldnt make it up.
>
> For those here that have implied that I am some sort of "hacker", that
> is absolutely correct.
I know. I'm clever that way.
>
> Furthermore, I am damn proud of it, so go suck a grape. ;-)
>
"Mr Hex editor" eh?
> As for rather I am a destructive cracker intent on doing damage to
> others, no, I draw the line there.
Phew. Like a kung fu guy that can only use his skills in self defence?
Impressive restraint you have.
>
> Again, thanks for that pointer to the more appropriate Linux NG.
>
>
> Mark-
>
> --
> Mac models I own:
>
> Lombard powerbook, OS 10.2.8, 7 yrs old
> Pismo powerbook, OS 10.4.7, 6 yrs old
> 17" Aluminum powerbook, 2 yrs old, OS 10.4.7
> Mac Intel-based Mini Duo, approx' 6 months old
>
> PC/Windows box I am going to buy tomorrow:
>
> ASUS Z91Fc running OS XP Pro
>
> ...strictly for running _one_ application,
> the newest $838 app' "Dragon NaturallySpeaking Pro"
>
> ...and for the minor purpose of learning why the Windows guys
> put up with all the drawbacks of PC hardware and Windows OSs
>
>
> Mac I am lusting for:
>
> Intel based Mac Quad XEON desktop with its 16 GBs of ECC ram,
> 2 TBs of internal drive storage, every sort of expandibility
> known to man, plus its ability to heat my house.
>
> Base price with 1GB ram is less than $3,000
>
> For a modest $20,000, I can get it configured pretty much
> the way I want to, but "must have" software and hardware will
> jack the price up to more like $40,000
>
> ...gotta have fiber-optic RAID, y'know
>
> Now if I could only figure out how to buy that on my $30 a day S/S
> pension...
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