Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
Robin Becker wrote: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. I have complained. Last week I had to listen to a clueless *%$£ proclaim on Radio 4 that Linux was the first open source operating system, so I complained about that too! Might not make a difference, but with the BBC at least there's a chance. --Alex ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
They finally got around to posting linux usage but are apparently biased or too STOOPIT! to acknowlege *BSD...which seem really odd as a netcraft query returns: Solaris 9/10 Apache/2.0.54 (Unix) 16-Jan-2007 212.58.224.116 BBC Internet Services, Docklands. This says nothing either way about the cluefulness of BBC's broadcast division, but in any event Solaris != FreeBSD. Solaris is a descendant of SVR4, complete with STREAMS (and likely other assorted silliness -- in both the kernel and the userland). ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
On Fri, Jan 26, 2007 at 08:54:44PM +1300, Juha Saarinen wrote: On 1/26/07, Grzegorz Pluta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: People from the media doesnt know that FreeBSD Unix exists. Rubbish. I have known about the existence of FreeBSD (and other BSD variants) for a great many years now. I agree, when I started looking into alternatives to windows (~3 years ago) I found more than enough information about *BSD, most of which was pretty good to, since FreeBSD was the first alternative I tried. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
Juha Saarinen writes: People from the media doesnt know that FreeBSD Unix exists. Rubbish. I have known about the existence of FreeBSD (and other BSD variants) for a great many years now. Indeed. Not long after Linux appeared on the radar of the general public, the tech reporter for my local paper (which, being the /Boston Globe/ is not quite as tech-challenged as most publications, but even so) did a very nice and very accurate called something like The most important OS you've never heard about. Robert Huff ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
On 1/26/07, Robert Huff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Juha Saarinen writes: People from the media doesnt know that FreeBSD Unix exists. Rubbish. I have known about the existence of FreeBSD (and other BSD variants) for a great many years now. Indeed. Not long after Linux appeared on the radar of the general public, the tech reporter for my local paper (which, being the /Boston Globe/ is not quite as tech-challenged as most publications, but even so) did a very nice and very accurate called something like The most important OS you've never heard about. Robert Huff I think PCBSD 1.3 and DesktopBSD 1.6 will change this soon, since they are making FreeBSD desktop ready for workstations, pcs, and laptops Check http://www.bsdstats.org/ and see PCBSD rank now ;) The only thing is needed to boost FreeBSD image as a desktop ready OS is missing Flash native player. I have filled feature request in adobe to port Flash player to FreeBSD as well. -- Regards, -Abdullah Ibn Hamad Al-Marri Arab Portal http://www.WeArab.Net/ ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
People from the media doesnt know that FreeBSD Unix exists. All they talk about is windows and linux not really knowing the difference... Its all stimulated by the apereance of windows vista. People feel like discussing about it. Everyone knows that windows is ble and linux is cool, that Bill getes is st00pid and Linus is smart. Such public discussions wont bring anything new apart from dyletant discussions in media. Professionals will always kknow about FreeBSD and that's what matters, no? Cheers, greg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-freebsd- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Becker Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 2:27 PM To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. -- Robin Becker ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
Robin Becker wrote: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. unfortunately they already closed the applications so I guess FreeBSD will have to remain partially represented by some McFanBoy. -- Robin Becker ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
In response to Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. I sent them a comment about how FreeBSD should be included. I think that if enough of us send in comments, they'll re-open the submission. -- Bill Moran Collaborative Fusion Inc. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
Bill Moran wrote: In response to Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. I sent them a comment about how FreeBSD should be included. I think that if enough of us send in comments, they'll re-open the submission. Where did you mail~ usually there's a link like tell us your opinion etc etc, but I could not see one on that page. -- Robin Becker ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
In response to Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Bill Moran wrote: In response to Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. I sent them a comment about how FreeBSD should be included. I think that if enough of us send in comments, they'll re-open the submission. Where did you mail~ usually there's a link like tell us your opinion etc etc, but I could not see one on that page. There is a generic contact us link a the _very_ bottom of the page that takes you here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs/hi/feedback/default.stm -- Bill Moran Collaborative Fusion Inc. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
On Thu, Jan 25, 2007 at 02:11:53PM +, Robin Becker wrote: Robin Becker wrote: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm unfortunately they already closed the applications so I guess FreeBSD will have to remain partially represented by some McFanBoy. Right, and we're a bunch of snobs anyway.. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
2007/1/25, Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Bill Moran wrote: In response to Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. I sent them a comment about how FreeBSD should be included. I think that if enough of us send in comments, they'll re-open the submission. Where did you mail~ usually there's a link like tell us your opinion etc etc, but I could not see one on that page. -- Robin Becker ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is no sense in trying to explain to the media what BSD means, its like a try to run the NASCAR or the F1 with a Renault 4. Whats in the media lately ? Linux vs Vista vs OS X, no more ... in fact in my country a News channel show a report where they said Vista the most advanced and powerfull OS of the world, how did you try to make the world understand ? I don`t think that the BBC will understand We need a allied, -- Marco Muskus Movil: 300 5705151 ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
In response to Marco Muskus [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 2007/1/25, Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Bill Moran wrote: In response to Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. I sent them a comment about how FreeBSD should be included. I think that if enough of us send in comments, they'll re-open the submission. Where did you mail~ usually there's a link like tell us your opinion etc etc, but I could not see one on that page. There is no sense in trying to explain to the media what BSD means, its like a try to run the NASCAR or the F1 with a Renault 4. Whats in the media lately ? Linux vs Vista vs OS X, no more ... in fact in my country a News channel show a report where they said Vista the most advanced and powerfull OS of the world, how did you try to make the world understand ? I don`t think that the BBC will understand This is some really defeatist talk ... I mean, you're welcome to have your opinion, but if you're this hopeless about everything ... man. You should consider finding some hobbies that are fun, and lighten up a bit. -- Bill Moran Collaborative Fusion Inc. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
On 1/25/07, Marco Muskus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2007/1/25, Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Bill Moran wrote: In response to Robin Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want Vista, OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. I sent them a comment about how FreeBSD should be included. I think that if enough of us send in comments, they'll re-open the submission. Where did you mail~ usually there's a link like tell us your opinion etc etc, but I could not see one on that page. -- Robin Becker ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is no sense in trying to explain to the media what BSD means, its like a try to run the NASCAR or the F1 with a Renault 4. Whats in the media lately ? Linux vs Vista vs OS X, no more ... in fact in my country a News channel show a report where they said Vista the most advanced and powerfull OS of the world, how did you try to make the world understand ? I don`t think that the BBC will understand We need a allied, -- Marco Muskus Movil: 300 5705151 ___ I, and several of my friends addressed BSD advantages on their website. I then wrote the next day complaining of only having a shoot-out with Windows and OSX. They finally got around to posting linux usage but are apparently biased or too STOOPIT! to acknowlege *BSD...which seem really odd as a netcraft query returns: Solaris 9/10 Apache/2.0.54 (Unix) 16-Jan-2007 212.58.224.116 BBC Internet Services, Docklands.http://uptime.netcraft.com/up/hosted?netname=BBC-THDO-1,212.58.224.0,212.58.224.255 ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC debate Battle of the operating systems
On 1/26/07, Grzegorz Pluta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: People from the media doesnt know that FreeBSD Unix exists. Rubbish. I have known about the existence of FreeBSD (and other BSD variants) for a great many years now. -- Juha http://www.geekzone.co.nz/juha ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
