Groups | Search | Server Info | Keyboard shortcuts | Login | Register [http] [https] [nntp] [nntps]


Groups > sci.physics > #531300 > unrolled thread

Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC.

Started byFabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain>
First post2015-11-09 02:20 +0000
Last post2015-11-10 15:58 +0000
Articles 20 on this page of 291 — 26 participants

Back to article view | Back to sci.physics

This discussion starts older than the indexed window; earlier articles aren't shown. The article labeled Started by below is the oldest one visible, not the original post.


Contents

  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 02:20 +0000
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2015-11-08 20:25 -0600
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 02:43 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2015-11-08 20:54 -0600
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Mahipal <mahipal7638@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 09:20 -0800
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 12:58 -0600
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Mahipal <mahipal7638@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 13:23 -0800
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Herp Derpington" <invali@example.com> - 2015-11-09 19:42 -0800
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Mahipal <mahipal7638@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 05:36 -0800
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 02:46 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 03:21 -0500
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 18:44 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 17:12 -0600
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 23:35 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 20:22 -0500
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 03:51 +0000
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-08 20:02 -0700
      Circus Alert.. Don't take the bait Fabian Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-08 22:11 -0500
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2015-11-08 21:12 -0600
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 04:22 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-08 21:50 -0700
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 05:13 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-08 22:38 -0700
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-16 18:59 +0000
        Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. Jeff-Relf.Me <@.> - 2015-11-08 21:30 -0800
          Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 06:18 +0000
            Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-09 12:43 +0000
            Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 12:09 -0700
            Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 13:03 -0700
            Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2015-11-09 20:26 +0000
              Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:27 -0700
          Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 06:31 +0000
            Fabian Russell is disabled. Jeff-Relf.Me <@.> - 2015-11-08 23:12 -0800
            Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 13:03 -0700
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 03:12 -0500
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 13:04 -0700
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-09 12:39 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 13:01 -0700
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 20:04 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-09 15:18 -0500
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 21:01 +0000
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-09 16:08 -0500
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:35 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 13:54 -0700
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 20:54 +0000
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 21:13 +0000
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-09 17:17 -0500
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-09 23:24 +0100
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-09 17:36 -0500
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:37 -0700
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:32 -0700
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 13:04 -0700
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:30 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 18:44 -0700
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 03:58 +0000
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 21:38 -0700
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 08:18 -0500
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 15:15 +0000
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 10:49 -0500
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 12:25 -0700
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-10 12:45 -0700
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 22:30 +0000
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-10 17:37 -0500
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-10 18:04 -0700
                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-11 01:30 +0000
                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-10 18:59 -0700
                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-11 03:15 +0000
                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-11 07:22 +0000
                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 10:20 -0700
                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-12 21:32 +0000
                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 14:51 -0700
                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-12 22:13 +0000
                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-12 23:17 +0100
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 15:28 -0700
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-12 22:38 +0000
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-12 18:40 -0500
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-12 23:24 +0000
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-13 00:33 +0000
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-13 10:57 +0000
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-13 12:21 +0100
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-13 12:26 +0000
                                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-13 14:57 +0100
                                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-13 17:04 +0000
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-13 07:25 -0600
                                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-13 11:48 -0500
                                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-13 17:09 +0000
                                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-13 20:39 +0000
                                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-13 15:43 -0500
                                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-13 21:30 +0000
                                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-16 09:27 +0000
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-13 22:18 +0000
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-16 09:29 +0000
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-12 18:39 -0500
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-13 10:55 +0000
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-13 10:26 -0700
                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 15:26 -0700
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-12 22:42 +0000
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 16:06 -0700
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-12 23:25 +0000
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-12 23:36 +0000
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-12 18:46 -0500
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-13 00:35 +0000
                                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-13 14:54 -0700
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-13 14:53 -0700
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 17:40 -0700
                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-12 18:37 -0500
                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-13 00:40 +0000
                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 18:01 -0700
                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-13 01:29 +0000
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 18:47 -0700
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-13 02:29 +0000
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 19:34 -0700
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-12 21:45 -0500
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-12 21:03 -0500
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-13 02:26 +0000
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 19:35 -0700
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-13 02:51 +0000
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-12 22:00 -0500
                                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-13 03:36 +0000
                                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-12 22:41 -0500
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 20:00 -0700
                                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-13 03:18 +0000
                                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-13 01:49 -0700
                                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-13 10:27 -0500
                                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-13 11:15 -0500
                                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-13 11:30 -0500
                                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-13 11:32 -0500
                                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-13 10:25 -0700
                                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-13 12:27 -0500
                                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-13 10:41 -0700
                                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-13 12:40 -0500
                                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-13 10:47 -0700
                                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-13 12:52 -0500
                                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-13 10:06 -0700
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-13 10:25 -0500
                                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-13 10:28 -0500
                                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-13 11:52 -0500
                                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-13 10:02 -0700
                                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-13 12:15 -0500
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-12 21:44 -0500
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-13 10:24 -0500
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2015-11-14 01:01 +0000
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-13 20:08 -0500
                                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-13 20:17 -0500
                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-11 02:07 +0000
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-09 21:48 +0100
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 14:23 -0700
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 21:25 +0000
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 14:37 -0700
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:41 -0700
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-09 21:07 -0500
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 04:05 +0000
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 21:48 -0700
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 08:20 -0500
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 15:18 +0000
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 12:29 -0700
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 12:28 -0700
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-10 12:46 -0700
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 16:36 -0700
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 18:32 -0500
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:39 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 18:46 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 04:09 +0000
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 21:47 -0700
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 08:21 -0500
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-10 14:48 +0100
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 10:34 -0500
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-10 18:27 +0100
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 12:31 -0700
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 20:51 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 21:21 +0000
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 21:49 +0000
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 15:12 -0700
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:48 -0700
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 04:14 +0000
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 21:47 -0700
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 12:33 -0700
              GhostScipt works well on Windows. Jeff-Relf.Me <@.> - 2015-11-09 16:09 -0800
                Re: GhostScipt works well on Windows. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-09 19:54 -0500
                  Re: GhostScipt works well on Windows. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:49 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-11 09:42 +0000
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-11 13:29 +0100
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-11 13:08 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-09 16:58 -0500
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:43 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 04:18 +0000
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 21:46 -0700
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 13:49 -0700
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 13:48 -0700
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 04:56 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-08 22:15 -0700
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 05:27 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-08 22:43 -0700
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. gilber34 <fafa@invalid.com> - 2015-11-08 22:16 -0600
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 04:26 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. gilber34 <fafa@invalid.com> - 2015-11-09 07:31 -0600
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-09 10:14 +0000
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 18:02 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 12:15 -0700
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 13:06 -0700
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-09 14:13 -0500
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Chris Ahlstrom <OFeem1987@teleworm.us> - 2015-11-09 06:13 -0500
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Desk Rabbit <me@example.com> - 2015-11-09 12:32 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-09 11:38 -0500
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-09 07:51 -0600
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 18:05 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-09 13:52 -0500
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 13:00 -0600
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 12:17 -0700
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 13:07 -0700
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-09 21:46 +0100
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-09 14:26 -0700
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:52 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Melzzzzz <mel@zzzzz.com> - 2015-11-10 02:54 +0100
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 13:51 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-10 10:27 +0100
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-10 06:52 -0500
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-10 13:21 +0100
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-10 07:39 -0500
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 13:55 -0700
                    Are the FOSS community "suckers", Kreep? chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-10 07:12 -0600
                      Re: Are the FOSS community "suckers", Kreep? Big Fish in a Small Crotch <bigfishinasmallcrotch@myself.com> - 2015-11-10 08:22 -0500
                      Re: Are the FOSS community "suckers", Kreep? chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-11 09:27 -0600
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 13:58 -0700
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. vallor <vallor@cultnix.org> - 2015-11-10 22:01 +0000
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-10 23:15 +0100
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 16:38 -0700
                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-11 00:45 +0100
                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-11 14:15 -0700
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-10 18:10 -0700
                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-11 10:05 +0100
                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-11 11:20 +0000
                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-11 13:27 +0100
                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 10:36 -0700
                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Peter Köhlmann <peter-koehlmann@t-online.de> - 2015-11-12 22:58 +0100
                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-12 15:15 -0700
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Chris Ahlstrom <OFeem1987@teleworm.us> - 2015-11-11 06:15 -0500
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 16:37 -0700
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-10 09:31 -0700
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 13:55 -0700
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 13:54 -0700
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 21:14 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-09 18:53 -0700
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-10 18:00 -0500
                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 16:39 -0700
                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-11 18:00 -0500
                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2015-11-11 20:02 -0700
                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-12 09:22 -0500
                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 11:43 -0700
                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-12 18:07 -0500
                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-13 07:35 -0600
                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-13 14:58 -0700
                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-13 14:57 -0700
                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-14 07:30 -0500
                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-14 12:18 -0700
                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-14 22:09 -0500
                                    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-14 20:12 -0700
                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-15 03:31 +0000
                                        To dvus. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-16 11:40 -0700
                                      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-15 10:46 -0500
                                        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-16 11:38 -0700
                                          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-16 14:47 -0500
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. vallor <vallor@cultnix.org> - 2015-11-16 20:26 +0000
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-16 14:43 -0600
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2015-11-16 14:19 -0700
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-16 15:38 -0700
                                            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-16 15:37 -0700
                                              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-17 05:30 -0500
                                                Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2015-11-17 14:57 -0700
                                                  Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-17 20:04 -0500
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-09 08:14 -0500
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 10:56 -0600
    Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 11:25 -0600
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 13:30 -0500
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 16:21 -0600
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 20:37 -0500
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. dvus <dven1@adelphia.net> - 2015-11-10 18:08 -0500
      Fabian_Russell isn't all there. Jeff-Relf.Me <@.> - 2015-11-09 10:31 -0800
        Re: Fabian_Russell isn't all there. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 19:15 +0000
        Re: Fabian_Russell isn't all there. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 16:23 -0600
          Re: Fabian_Russell isn't all there. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 22:35 +0000
            Re: Fabian_Russell isn't all there. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 20:41 -0500
          Re: Fabian_Russell isn't all there. benj <none@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 20:39 -0500
      Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 18:40 +0000
        Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 17:05 -0600
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Apollyon <adravirgo@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 15:14 -0800
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-09 17:36 -0600
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 00:07 +0000
          Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-09 23:53 +0000
            Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 08:53 -0600
              Re: Some people don't want a _desktop_ PC. Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-11-10 15:58 +0000

Page 2 of 15 — ← Prev page 1 [2] 3 4 … 15  Next page →


#531336

FromSnit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
Date2015-11-08 21:50 -0700
Message-ID<D265743E.632F9%usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
In reply to#531328
On 11/8/15, 9:22 PM, in article
pan.2015.11.09.04.22.15@localhost.localdomain, "Fabian Russell"
<root@localhost.localdomain> wrote:

> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:02:52 -0700, Snit wrote:
> 
>> The computer is working to accommodate the user. And is should.
> 
> The computer is working to accommodate the ignoramus who never bothered
> to take the time to learn about computers even though they are an integral
> and indispensable part of our civilization.
> 
> There, I fixed that for you.

You have yet to say what you think they are doing wrong. Allowing people to
use file names that work for them? Making things easier for people to get
things done? Not sure what your point is.

>> What text file do you mean? Old .ini files? If so, sure, a general user
>> should never have to see those.
> 
> Yeah,  Now we are faced with that uniquely Microsoft monstrosity known as
> the REGISTRY.
> 
> How about that registry, eh?  The registry is an inaccessible heap of garbage
> that also forms a gigantic weak spot for complete OS failure.  Microsoft
> deserves a medal for that idea.
> 
> Text files or XML are the only way to go for configuration.

I am not a fan of the Registry, but users should not have to fiddle with TXT
or XML configuration files. Programs should be written better than that!

>> What makes you think a user has the obligation to back YOUR wishes?
> 
> The user has an obligation to learn about computers and digital principles.

Knowing you should learn about computers is a good first step. I commend
you.
 
> Then maybe we could have an OS that wasn't geared for brain-dead morons.
 
You have yet to say how it is. Or OS X. If you watch my videos, though, you
can see where Linux is, if not for, often designed by "brain-dead morons".
:)

In all seriousness: use what you like and there are times when Linux is a
great solution for the desktop. But that is also true of Windows and OS X.
Heck, Windows is a great choice for most users - as is OS X, though it is
priced in a way where it will never have the majority. Desktop Linux, even
being no-cost, has yet to attract any but a tiny sliver of users.

I would love to see the open source ecosystem improve to the point where it
can compete well and earn a larger percentage of user. That would be great
and I have submitted many bug reports to help it move forward.

>> Not only do I use such characters, I also use unicode characters in my file
>> names. OS X handles it fine.
> 
> Unicode is OK and recommended.  But if you actually use spaces/punctuation
> in file names then you have a very poor or non-existent background in computer
> programming/scripting.

While I am not a programmer, the fact I might use a folder named "Web
Receipts" is not in any way a bad thing.

> To any worldly and seasoned programmer, spaces/punctuation in file names is
> anathema.  In the digital world, such behavior is extremely bad form.

You do not have to use such names if you do not want... but nothing wrong
with others doing so.

>> Would love to see what type tasks you think your system handles well. Here
>> are some that were discussed in COLA a while back... the Linux users did not
>> fare very well.
>> 
> 
> Off the top of my head I do not have an answer for these particular problems.

Fair enough. Would love to see what you come up with over time.

> But I do not doubt that if were actually faced with finding a solution, I
> could think a while, do some testing, and come up with extremely efficient
> methods.

Would love to see them. But keep in mind part of a great system is it allows
you to do such things with little planning. The print solutions I show, for
example, take almost no planning to do the basics with. I have added a
script so I can change the name of the file I email (would be great if I
could just select it and rename it in Mail, but I cannot). One thing I
really appreciate about OS X is how it is designed to streamline workflows
and give you many choices.

> I have done so in the past for many complex problems.

I am sure... but a good system should not just let you find excellent
solutions to complex problems but also more mundane ones, such as the email
an edited lesson plan task I talk about. I do such things often - heck, did
so today with a home school group I am in. Someone had posted a link to
their own blog with lessons and I sent them a copy with notes on ideas to
improve it. They emailed me back and thanked me - and made some changes to
their blog.



-- 
* OS X / Linux: What is a file?     <http://youtu.be/_dMbXGLW9PI>
* Mint MATE Trash, Panel, Menu:     <http://youtu.be/C0y74FIf7uE>
* Mint KDE working with folders:    <http://youtu.be/7C9nvniOoE0>
* Mint KDE creating files:          <http://youtu.be/N7-fZJaJUv8>
* Mint KDE help:                    <http://youtu.be/3ikizUd3sa8>
* Mint KDE general navigation:      <http://youtu.be/t9y14yZtQuI>
* Mint KDE bugs or Easter eggs?     <http://youtu.be/CU-whJQvtfA>
* Easy on OS X / Hard on Linux:     <http://youtu.be/D3BPWANQoIk>
* OS / Word Processor Comparison:   <http://youtu.be/w6Qcl-w7s5c>

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531341

FromFabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain>
Date2015-11-09 05:13 +0000
Message-ID<pan.2015.11.09.05.13.25@localhost.localdomain>
In reply to#531336
On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:50:54 -0700, Snit wrote:

> 
> While I am not a programmer, the fact I might use a folder named "Web
> Receipts" is not in any way a bad thing.
> 

It's not a "folder;" it's properly called a "directory."  Since the
beginning of the digital age it's always been called a "directory."

But Microsoft has poisoned the digital ecosystem by unilaterally
flaunting tradition and introducing this dummied-down terminology.

(Yet, like stupid hypocrites, they retained the "dir" shell command.)

Just call the directory "Web_Receipts."  Believe me, the difference
is immense.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531346

FromSnit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
Date2015-11-08 22:38 -0700
Message-ID<D2657F52.63308%usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
In reply to#531341
On 11/8/15, 10:13 PM, in article
pan.2015.11.09.05.13.25@localhost.localdomain, "Fabian Russell"
<root@localhost.localdomain> wrote:

> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:50:54 -0700, Snit wrote:
> 
>> 
>> While I am not a programmer, the fact I might use a folder named "Web
>> Receipts" is not in any way a bad thing.
>> 
> 
> It's not a "folder;" it's properly called a "directory."

<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201732>

Folder is a perfectly acceptable term for a GUI representation of a
directory.  

> Since the beginning of the digital age it's always been called a "directory."
> 
> But Microsoft has poisoned the digital ecosystem by unilaterally flaunting
> tradition and introducing this dummied-down terminology.
> 
> (Yet, like stupid hypocrites, they retained the "dir" shell command.)
> 
> Just call the directory "Web_Receipts."  Believe me, the difference is
> immense.

Windows does not have such a folder by default that I know of. OS X does.

And here is a discussion on how to use this folder with PDF Services:
<http://lowendmac.com/2014/os-x-tip-save-pdf-to-web-receipts-folder/>

They also discuss a BIG bug, in my view, with what Apple provides - it can
overwrite a file with the same name. OUCH! Bad form Apple. I have updated
mine so this cannot happen with a fairly simple script. Did the same with a
few other folders I use often.

-- 
* OS X / Linux: What is a file?     <http://youtu.be/_dMbXGLW9PI>
* Mint MATE Trash, Panel, Menu:     <http://youtu.be/C0y74FIf7uE>
* Mint KDE working with folders:    <http://youtu.be/7C9nvniOoE0>
* Mint KDE creating files:          <http://youtu.be/N7-fZJaJUv8>
* Mint KDE help:                    <http://youtu.be/3ikizUd3sa8>
* Mint KDE general navigation:      <http://youtu.be/t9y14yZtQuI>
* Mint KDE bugs or Easter eggs?     <http://youtu.be/CU-whJQvtfA>
* Easy on OS X / Hard on Linux:     <http://youtu.be/D3BPWANQoIk>
* OS / Word Processor Comparison:   <http://youtu.be/w6Qcl-w7s5c>

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#533551

FromSandman <mr@sandman.net>
Date2015-11-16 18:59 +0000
Message-ID<sandman-cf5dfbdfdd24dfe258f3c3249ad3631c@individual.net>
In reply to#531341
In article <pan.2015.11.09.05.13.25@localhost.localdomain>, Fabian Russell wrote:

> It's not a "folder;" it's properly called a "directory."  Since the
> beginning of the digital age it's always been called a "directory."

A "folder" is a graphical representation of a container, that can refer to a 
filesystem "directory".

"Folder" is a superset of "directory". Directories are filesystem locations, of 
which a folder can be a graphical representation of, but a folder can also be 
virtual and not related to a filesystem location (think "smart folders" that are 
really filesystem queries).

-- 
Sandman

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531345 — Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromJeff-Relf.Me <@.>
Date2015-11-08 21:30 -0800
SubjectPlenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<Jeff-Relf.Me@Nov.8{9.30P.Seattle.2015}>
In reply to#531328
Fabian_Russell,

To change settings (in the Resigistry)
I edit this _Plain_Text_ file:

   Jeff-Relf.Me/Win_8_.REG.TXT

Registry items can be exported/imported
to/from a text file.
      _______
Copy this line to your browser:

  Jeff-Relf.Me/My Biological Son, Jeff Thompson .JPG

It works, and it's easy to read.

But, on Usenet, using underscores (instead of spaces)
makes it easier for people to view/click it; to wit:

  Jeff-Relf.Me/_The_Heisenberg_Uncertainty_Principle_.PNG
      _____
Plenty of non-idiots use Windows, by the way.
Here's some code I wrote for Windows 8:

  Jeff-Relf.Me/X.ZIP

    "X.HTM" is the "help/settings file".
    "Nyms.HTM" is the Usenet Scorefile.
    The "xGames" folder has .PNG files for the Monopoly game.
    "X.CPP" is the source code, Visual C++, x64, Visual Studio 2015.

"OCR A", "MS Mincho", "DejaVu LGC Sans Mono" and "nSimSun"
are the (required) "Unicode Console" fonts.
If they don't exist, warnings are issued using "Consolas" ( Vista ).

Note: This code needs Windows 8 or later.
3840 x 2160 ScreenShots: "Jeff-Relf.Me/X.PNG", "Jeff-Relf.Me/Chess.PNG". 

"DirectX.CPP" is a small (one-file) example of how to:
_ Make all Fonts/Glyphs the same width (double_width is allowed).
_ Rescale Graphics/Glyphs when a window changes size.
_ Use DirectX 11.1, Direct2D 1.1, DirectWrite, and Direct3D.
_ Draw to a back buffer at a high fps (frames per second).
_ Draw properly scaled/smoothed .JPG files, hardware accelerated.
_ Draw to/from/within bitmaps.
_ Discover if a font exists or not ("FindFamilyName()").
_ Discover if a glyph exists in a font ("HasCharacter()").
_ Discover the width/height of a glyph ("GlyphWH()").

Your startup folder should have, e.g., "Pics/LowRes.JPG" ( 100px wide/tall ) 
and "Pics/Chess.PNG" ( a 3840 x 2160 screenshot, Jeff-Relf.Me/Chess.PNG ).
All coordinates are in hard⋅pixels (D2D1_UNIT_MODE_PIXELS).

ScreenShot: Jeff-Relf.Me/Glyph.PNG

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531351 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromFabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain>
Date2015-11-09 06:18 +0000
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<pan.2015.11.09.06.18.50@localhost.localdomain>
In reply to#531345
On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:

> 
> But, on Usenet, using underscores (instead of spaces)
> makes it easier for people to view/click it; to wit:
> 

File names containing spaces/punctuation will choke the shit
out of ANY command line parser.

They must either be quoted or escaped.

The point is that in a FUNDAMENTAL DIGITAL SENSE, a file name
is meaningful only w/o spaces.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531370 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromDesk Rabbit <me@example.com>
Date2015-11-09 12:43 +0000
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<n1q4a0$rt7$2@deskrabbit.motzarella.org>
In reply to#531351
On 09/11/2015 06:18, Fabian Russell wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:
>
>>
>> But, on Usenet, using underscores (instead of spaces)
>> makes it easier for people to view/click it; to wit:
>>
>
> File names containing spaces/punctuation will choke the shit
> out of ANY command line parser.
>
> They must either be quoted or escaped.
>
> The point is that in a FUNDAMENTAL DIGITAL SENSE, a file name
> is meaningful only w/o spaces.
>

And_in_the_real_world_people_don_t_write_with_underscores_so_why_should_they_be_forced_to_in_computing.question_mark

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531480 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromSnit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
Date2015-11-09 12:09 -0700
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<D2663D64.63450%usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
In reply to#531351
On 11/8/15, 11:18 PM, in article
pan.2015.11.09.06.18.50@localhost.localdomain, "Fabian Russell"
<root@localhost.localdomain> wrote:

> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:
> 
>> 
>> But, on Usenet, using underscores (instead of spaces)
>> makes it easier for people to view/click it; to wit:
>> 
> 
> File names containing spaces/punctuation will choke the shit
> out of ANY command line parser.

First, not true, as even you note below. And it really does not matter one
whit given how must users have no need or desire to know what a "command
line parser" is. 

> They must either be quoted or escaped.
> 
> The point is that in a FUNDAMENTAL DIGITAL SENSE, a file name
> is meaningful only w/o spaces.

So you are making a point which is not in any way true. OK. The challenge
then is for you to figure out how to learn and move past that error, or if
you really think it is a reasonable claim, explain why so many files and
folders with spaces in their names come with computers!

In the end you have a preference. Fine. You are welcome to it. And for some
cases you are correct: things like file names on the web, for example,
should not have spaces.

Then again, when we get to the web we get to case sensitivity... another
whole can of worms. Heck, for the different parts of a URL, and for
different servers, the rules are not always the same! Utter insanity there.
:)



-- 
* OS X / Linux: What is a file?     <http://youtu.be/_dMbXGLW9PI>
* Mint MATE Trash, Panel, Menu:     <http://youtu.be/C0y74FIf7uE>
* Mint KDE working with folders:    <http://youtu.be/7C9nvniOoE0>
* Mint KDE creating files:          <http://youtu.be/N7-fZJaJUv8>
* Mint KDE help:                    <http://youtu.be/3ikizUd3sa8>
* Mint KDE general navigation:      <http://youtu.be/t9y14yZtQuI>
* Mint KDE bugs or Easter eggs?     <http://youtu.be/CU-whJQvtfA>
* Easy on OS X / Hard on Linux:     <http://youtu.be/D3BPWANQoIk>
* OS / Word Processor Comparison:   <http://youtu.be/w6Qcl-w7s5c>

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531497 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromGreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com>
Date2015-11-09 13:03 -0700
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<4o2dnZhD0KWcYd3LnZ2dnUU7-RudnZ2d@bresnan.com>
In reply to#531351
On 11/08/15 23:18, Fabian Russell wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:
>
>>
>> But, on Usenet, using underscores (instead of spaces)
>> makes it easier for people to view/click it; to wit:
>>
>
> File names containing spaces/punctuation will choke the shit
> out of ANY command line parser.

Bunk.  Tell that to Apple.  LOL!!!

>
> They must either be quoted or escaped.
>
> The point is that in a FUNDAMENTAL DIGITAL SENSE, a file name
> is meaningful only w/o spaces.
>
Another delusion of yours.  Obviously, you are not a programmer, but a 
troll.

-- 
My problem is that I don't have enough middle fingers.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531514 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

Fromjimp@specsol.spam.sux.com
Date2015-11-09 20:26 +0000
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<d5c7hc-re5.ln1@mail.specsol.com>
In reply to#531351
In sci.physics Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:
> 
>> 
>> But, on Usenet, using underscores (instead of spaces)
>> makes it easier for people to view/click it; to wit:
>> 
> 
> File names containing spaces/punctuation will choke the shit
> out of ANY command line parser.
> 
> They must either be quoted or escaped.
> 
> The point is that in a FUNDAMENTAL DIGITAL SENSE, a file name
> is meaningful only w/o spaces.
 
Why do you bloviate on about this when you are so obviously clueless?

-- 
Jim Pennino

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531634 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromGreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com>
Date2015-11-09 18:27 -0700
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<HvCdnUBAd5qX1dzLnZ2dnUU7-LGdnZ2d@bresnan.com>
In reply to#531514
On 11/09/15 13:26, jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com wrote:
> In sci.physics Fabian Russell<root@localhost.localdomain>  wrote:
>> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> But, on Usenet, using underscores (instead of spaces)
>>> makes it easier for people to view/click it; to wit:
>>>
>>
>> File names containing spaces/punctuation will choke the shit
>> out of ANY command line parser.
>>
>> They must either be quoted or escaped.
>>
>> The point is that in a FUNDAMENTAL DIGITAL SENSE, a file name
>> is meaningful only w/o spaces.
>
> Why do you bloviate on about this when you are so obviously clueless?
>
Does fabian troll sci.physics a lot?


-- 
My problem is that I don't have enough middle fingers.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531352 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromFabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain>
Date2015-11-09 06:31 +0000
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<pan.2015.11.09.06.31.30@localhost.localdomain>
In reply to#531345
On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:

>
> Here's some code I wrote for Windows 8:
> 

What does this code do?  Draw a picture of a penis?

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531353 — Fabian Russell is disabled.

FromJeff-Relf.Me <@.>
Date2015-11-08 23:12 -0800
SubjectFabian Russell is disabled.
Message-ID<Jeff-Relf.Me@Nov.8{11.12P.Seattle.2015}>
In reply to#531352
You (Fabian_Russell) replied (to me):
> > Here's some code I wrote for Windows 8:
> 
> What does this code do?  Draw a picture of a penis?
> 
> Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Obviously, you're disabled.

Your average 8 year old could read the description,
and click on the screenshots -- but not you.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531498 — Re: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.

FromGreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com>
Date2015-11-09 13:03 -0700
SubjectRe: Plenty of non-idiots use Windows.
Message-ID<4o2dnZtD0KWyYd3LnZ2dnUU7-RudnZ2d@bresnan.com>
In reply to#531352
On 11/08/15 23:31, Fabian Russell wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:23 -0800, Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:
>
>>
>> Here's some code I wrote for Windows 8:
>>
>
> What does this code do?  Draw a picture of a penis?
>
> Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
>
Yep.  You must be Chris Ahlstroms little brother.  Did Chris teach you 
also how to wipe pee-pees?

LOL!!!!

-- 
My problem is that I don't have enough middle fingers.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531355

Frombenj <none@gmail.com>
Date2015-11-09 03:12 -0500
Message-ID<AzY%x.10356$NM.445@fx22.iad>
In reply to#531328
On 11/08/2015 11:22 PM, Fabian Russell wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:02:52 -0700, Snit wrote:
>
>>
>> The computer is working to accommodate the user. And is should.
>>
>
> The computer is working to accommodate the ignoramus who never bothered
> to take the time to learn about computers even though they are an integral
> and indispensable part of our civilization.
>
> There, I fixed that for you.
>
>
>>
>> What text file do you mean? Old .ini files? If so, sure, a general user
>> should never have to see those.
>>
>
> Yeah,  Now we are faced with that uniquely Microsoft monstrosity known as
> the REGISTRY.
>
> How about that registry, eh?  The registry is an inaccessible heap of garbage
> that also forms a gigantic weak spot for complete OS failure.  Microsoft
> deserves a medal for that idea.
>
> Text files or XML are the only way to go for configuration.
>
>
>>
>> What makes you think a user has the obligation to back YOUR wishes?
>>
>
> The user has an obligation to learn about computers and digital principles.
>
> Then maybe we could have an OS that wasn't geared for brain-dead morons.
>
>
>>
>> Not only do I use such characters, I also use unicode characters in my file
>> names. OS X handles it fine.
>>
>
> Unicode is OK and recommended.  But if you actually use spaces/punctuation
> in file names then you have a very poor or non-existent background in computer
> programming/scripting.  To any worldly and seasoned programmer, spaces/punctuation
> in file names is anathema.  In the digital world, such behavior is extremely
> bad form.
>
>
>>
>> Would love to see what type tasks you think your system handles well. Here
>> are some that were discussed in COLA a while back... the Linux users did not
>> fare very well.
>>
>
> Off the top of my head I do not have an answer for these particular problems.
>
> But I do not doubt that if were actually faced with finding a solution, I could
> think a while, do some testing, and come up with extremely efficient methods.
>
> I have done so in the past for many complex problems.

Rolf and Fabio discussing computer OS fine points and their achievements 
with them!

This is going to be rich!

<pops bag of popcorn into microwave>





-- 

       ___           ___           ___            ___
      /\  \         /\  \         /\__\          /\  \
     /::\  \       /::\  \       /::|  |         \:\  \
    /:/\:\  \     /:/\:\  \     /:|:|  |     ___ /::\__\
   /::\~\:\__\   /::\~\:\  \   /:/|:|  |__  /\  /:/\/__/
  /:/\:\ \:|__| /:/\:\ \:\__\ /:/ |:| /\__\ \:\/:/  /
  \:\~\:\/:/  / \:\~\:\ \/__/ \/__|:|/:/  /  \::/  /
   \:\ \::/  /   \:\ \:\__\       |:/:/  /    \/__/
    \:\/:/  /     \:\ \/__/       |::/  /
     \::/__/       \:\__\         /:/  /
      ~~            \/__/         \/__/

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531502

FromGreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com>
Date2015-11-09 13:04 -0700
Message-ID<4o2dnZpD0KX3Yd3LnZ2dnUU7-RudnZ2d@bresnan.com>
In reply to#531355
On 11/09/15 01:12, benj wrote:
> On 11/08/2015 11:22 PM, Fabian Russell wrote:
>> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:02:52 -0700, Snit wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> The computer is working to accommodate the user. And is should.
>>>
>>
>> The computer is working to accommodate the ignoramus who never bothered
>> to take the time to learn about computers even though they are an
>> integral
>> and indispensable part of our civilization.
>>
>> There, I fixed that for you.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> What text file do you mean? Old .ini files? If so, sure, a general user
>>> should never have to see those.
>>>
>>
>> Yeah, Now we are faced with that uniquely Microsoft monstrosity known as
>> the REGISTRY.
>>
>> How about that registry, eh? The registry is an inaccessible heap of
>> garbage
>> that also forms a gigantic weak spot for complete OS failure. Microsoft
>> deserves a medal for that idea.
>>
>> Text files or XML are the only way to go for configuration.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> What makes you think a user has the obligation to back YOUR wishes?
>>>
>>
>> The user has an obligation to learn about computers and digital
>> principles.
>>
>> Then maybe we could have an OS that wasn't geared for brain-dead morons.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Not only do I use such characters, I also use unicode characters in
>>> my file
>>> names. OS X handles it fine.
>>>
>>
>> Unicode is OK and recommended. But if you actually use spaces/punctuation
>> in file names then you have a very poor or non-existent background in
>> computer
>> programming/scripting. To any worldly and seasoned programmer,
>> spaces/punctuation
>> in file names is anathema. In the digital world, such behavior is
>> extremely
>> bad form.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Would love to see what type tasks you think your system handles well.
>>> Here
>>> are some that were discussed in COLA a while back... the Linux users
>>> did not
>>> fare very well.
>>>
>>
>> Off the top of my head I do not have an answer for these particular
>> problems.
>>
>> But I do not doubt that if were actually faced with finding a
>> solution, I could
>> think a while, do some testing, and come up with extremely efficient
>> methods.
>>
>> I have done so in the past for many complex problems.
>
> Rolf and Fabio discussing computer OS fine points and their achievements
> with them!
>
> This is going to be rich!
>
> <pops bag of popcorn into microwave>
>

<pop.. poppity... pop.pop.pop>

LOL!!!


-- 
My problem is that I don't have enough middle fingers.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531369

FromDesk Rabbit <me@example.com>
Date2015-11-09 12:39 +0000
Message-ID<n1q41l$rt7$1@deskrabbit.motzarella.org>
In reply to#531328
On 09/11/2015 04:22, Fabian Russell wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:02:52 -0700, Snit wrote:
>
>>
>> The computer is working to accommodate the user. And is should.
>>
>
> The computer is working to accommodate the ignoramus who never bothered
> to take the time to learn about computers even though they are an integral
> and indispensable part of our civilization.
>
> There, I fixed that for you.
>
>
>>
>> What text file do you mean? Old .ini files? If so, sure, a general user
>> should never have to see those.
>>
>
> Yeah,  Now we are faced with that uniquely Microsoft monstrosity known as
> the REGISTRY.
>
> How about that registry, eh?  The registry is an inaccessible heap of garbage
> that also forms a gigantic weak spot for complete OS failure.  Microsoft
> deserves a medal for that idea.

Inaccessible? Have you never used regedit? The OS also keeps backup 
copies of the registry and I have to say out of the 100's of 
workstations we maintain I can't recall one single one of them failing 
due to registry corruption. I even went through our ticket system and 
found no reports or resolutions that required registry repairs.

You are spouting FUD my friend.

>
> Text files or XML are the only way to go for configuration.

They have their uses.

>
>
>>
>> What makes you think a user has the obligation to back YOUR wishes?
>>
>
> The user has an obligation to learn about computers and digital principles.

Why? Why in particular with operating systems (Particularly Linux) is it 
deemed a requirement to know every detail of how it works just to do a 
simple task? Why is it OK not to know how your DVD player works before 
you use it?

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531496

FromGreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com>
Date2015-11-09 13:01 -0700
Message-ID<4o2dnZlD0KU7Zt3LnZ2dnUU7-RudnZ2d@bresnan.com>
In reply to#531328
On 11/08/15 21:22, Fabian Russell wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:02:52 -0700, Snit wrote:
>
>>
>> The computer is working to accommodate the user. And is should.
>>
>
> The computer is working to accommodate the ignoramus who never bothered
> to take the time to learn about computers even though they are an integral
> and indispensable part of our civilization.
>
> There, I fixed that for you.
>
>
>>
>> What text file do you mean? Old .ini files? If so, sure, a general user
>> should never have to see those.
>>
>
> Yeah,  Now we are faced with that uniquely Microsoft monstrosity known as
> the REGISTRY.
>
> How about that registry, eh?  The registry is an inaccessible heap of garbage
> that also forms a gigantic weak spot for complete OS failure.  Microsoft
> deserves a medal for that idea.
>

More FUD.  Never had trouble with the registry.
The OS never has failed me or anybody else that uses windows.

< snipped delusional trolling >

-- 
My problem is that I don't have enough middle fingers.

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531500

FromLloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com>
Date2015-11-09 20:04 +0000
Message-ID<dacciqFsfevU2@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#531496
On Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:01:41 -0700, GreyCloud wrote:

> On 11/08/15 21:22, Fabian Russell wrote:
>> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:02:52 -0700, Snit wrote:
>>
>>
>>> The computer is working to accommodate the user. And is should.
>>>
>>>
>> The computer is working to accommodate the ignoramus who never bothered
>> to take the time to learn about computers even though they are an
>> integral and indispensable part of our civilization.
>>
>> There, I fixed that for you.
>>
>>
>>
>>> What text file do you mean? Old .ini files? If so, sure, a general
>>> user should never have to see those.
>>>
>>>
>> Yeah,  Now we are faced with that uniquely Microsoft monstrosity known
>> as the REGISTRY.
>>
>> How about that registry, eh?  The registry is an inaccessible heap of
>> garbage that also forms a gigantic weak spot for complete OS failure. 
>> Microsoft deserves a medal for that idea.
>>
>>
> More FUD.  Never had trouble with the registry.
> The OS never has failed me or anybody else that uses windows.
> 
> < snipped delusional trolling >

Most users never are even aware that the registry exists.



-- 
Lloyd

[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


#531511

From"Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com>
Date2015-11-09 15:18 -0500
Message-ID<n1quv6$cu0$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#531500
"Lloyd Parsons" <lloydp211@gmail.com> wrote in message 
news:dacciqFsfevU2@mid.individual.net...
> On Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:01:41 -0700, GreyCloud wrote:
>
>> On 11/08/15 21:22, Fabian Russell wrote:
>>> On Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:02:52 -0700, Snit wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> How about that registry, eh?  The registry is an inaccessible heap of
>>> garbage that also forms a gigantic weak spot for complete OS failure.
>>> Microsoft deserves a medal for that idea.
>>>
>>>
>> More FUD.  Never had trouble with the registry.
>> The OS never has failed me or anybody else that uses windows.
>>
>> < snipped delusional trolling >
>
> Most users never are even aware that the registry exists.
>

I like the basic idea of a registry. Instead of storing settings, 
preferences and configuration data all over the place you put it all into 
one centralized mini-database. Basically, think of something like SQLite to 
store all this in one place.

I don't think data integrity is the problem. It's needless complexity.

The problem is that Microsoft screwed the pooch in their implementation. 
It's way, way too complicated for what it needs to be.  I literally have 
several 100's of keys like:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\Components\4A191448F4F0161448230045E3B993CB

that have one single REG_SZ entry of "C7FAF248FE053644B9F826221E83D4D7" that 
is set to "C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v6.0A\Lib\x64\msdrm.lib"

This part is crazy. If they just kept it simple then it wouldn't be the 
complicated mess that exists today.






[toc] | [prev] | [next] | [standalone]


Page 2 of 15 — ← Prev page 1 [2] 3 4 … 15  Next page →

Back to top | Article view | sci.physics


csiph-web