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I have a Ubuntu machine and quite like it, but too much digging around at the Command Line for this ever to be my full time machine.

In the past I'd have agreed with you that Linux was too tricky to be worth it whereas nowadays you can use it just like Windows if you want to, with the graphical interface. Installing and configuring it, and updating or installing new software used to be such a hassle but now it's just the same in Ubuntu as in Windows, as far as I can see anyway. What do you use the command line for? I find it very useful for complicated/repetitive editing.

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yep - as murray says - there are plenty of updater/unpacker/aplication indexing/all singing/all dancing OS controller aps now. on kubuntu, the default package is called adept, but there are plenty of others. basically does all the command line stuff for you.

on the other hand, I quite like doing things from kommand since I really like to know exactly what's going on with my computer. but for ex-windows users the switch over is easier than ever.

each to their own though - some people will always prefer windows - that's fair enough - it's not completely without it's benefits.

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For once, we agree. But it still proves my point, that a car represents 80% of any driver's success. Look at Massa, Raikkonen and Hamilton this year.

I agree, to a point. Yes, it's a lot to do with the car, but the fact he managed to step up so quickly and comprehensively outdo his teammate after years of being in the doldrums still impresses me.

Psychologically he must have gone through a lot of torment, and I think he's dealt with that in a way that many other drivers wouldn't.

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I agree, to a point. Yes, it's a lot to do with the car, but the fact he managed to step up so quickly and comprehensively outdo his teammate after years of being in the doldrums still impresses me.

Psychologically he must have gone through a lot of torment, and I think he's dealt with that in a way that many other drivers wouldn't.

Ok, Oli-don't get all mushy on me, but I have to agree again. I must be getting soft in my old age...

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yep - as murray says - there are plenty of updater/unpacker/aplication indexing/all singing/all dancing OS controller aps now. on kubuntu, the default package is called adept, but there are plenty of others. basically does all the command line stuff for you.

on the other hand, I quite like doing things from kommand since I really like to know exactly what's going on with my computer. but for ex-windows users the switch over is easier than ever.

each to their own though - some people will always prefer windows - that's fair enough - it's not completely without it's benefits.

Damn spammers (not you, the previous post). Anyhoo...

I'm quite experienced in using Linux, so know all about package managers. Yes you are right to a point, but you can't get away from the command line - adding a printer is a good example, horrendous. Or when I tried to update OpenOffice 2.4 to 3.0 .... and don't get me started on getting wireless working in the current version....

But, I do like Ubuntu - its pretty good; been playing with Ubuntu Studio lately; I don't like Windows and I still prefer my Mac :D

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I'm quite experienced in using Linux, so know all about package managers. Yes you are right to a point, but you can't get away from the command line - adding a printer is a good example, horrendous. Or when I tried to update OpenOffice 2.4 to 3.0 .... and don't get me started on getting wireless working in the current version....

But, I do like Ubuntu - its pretty good; been playing with Ubuntu Studio lately; I don't like Windows and I still prefer my Mac :D

True - the printer example - can be a pain.

Although I've found that getting networking going is a lot easier than in windows. Using a PC with 2 nics on a windows home network - **** me.

Using Kubuntu (KDE desktop - Adept) I've updated open-office without any problems. Strange.

I tend to prefer the KDE environment - GNOME doesn't seem as usable to me - don't really know why.

EDIT - Oh yes - and Macs do do a lot of things way better. The hardware from the get go was (and remains) simply more sensible. The internal architecture of macs opens itself to true multi-tasking - shame Apple weren't as savvy in their formative years as they are now.

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Parts of the British media are reporting that it was Schumi that made the call to change Kimi's tyres.

If so, how wrong did he get it.

I find that Ferrari are being total asshats for letting this assumption (it has been neither confirmed or denied) flourish. Stefano Dumbenicali better get his head on straight about all of this. I'm sure Ferrari are trying to skate under the radar now, considering a lot of attention is on Mclaren but honestly Ferrari look like fools right now; letting a 7 time WDC take the blame for a tire choice decision is totally bush league. How about if someone actually running the team steps up and says, "yeah my bad. You're right we look like amatuers. Now we're gonna pull our collective heads out of our asses and figure out how to actually finish some races." That would be brilliant, Ferrari. Thanks.

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7 is definately more solid than Vista, but be warned - PnP and driver support is still woefully lacking - it will improve with time. plus - wait until a few more hackers get their grubby mits on it. IE 8 was cracked (with embarrassing ease) the week before microsoft's grand release - oops. I suspect the same for windows 7 soon enough - microsoft's networking is consistently a long way from airtight. They assume that being propretary keeps them safe - they still haven't learnt.

Vista releases now are way WAY better than when it first came out (they basically launched way too early), but still hoovers up resources. If you like pretty, then great. If you want a functioning/non-crashing/speedy machine then skip it.

Best option IMO - A linux kernal. I recommend Kubuntu or Ubuntu. Way more secure and really simple to use once you get the hang of it.

It's simple logic - if the source code to an OS/app is open to the public, then it must be secure. Second - if we let all programmers look at, improve our code and write aps themselves then they will be way more efficient and usable. Hey presto open-source s##ts on proprietary stuff from microsoft and their ilk.

Oh - the race?

Yep - would have liked it longer, but thems the breaks. 2pm start and less likelyhood of rain might be preferable. I wonder how many times bernie's heard that this weekend.

I see you posted this before your latest flipout so it is a given you won't be able to process any of this now but, what the heck, others may benefit from the info...

Driver support is not really a big problem. If your machine runs Vista, it is likely to run 7. That has been my experience with every Vista machine that I've upgraded so far. The only problem I've heard of (from others) is a missing DVD driver during install. But I haven't had that problem because I install from a USB which I recommend to _everyone_.

Linux is like Mac, some people will use it, most won't. Vista is no reason to move on and certainly Linux is no reason to move in... yet.

Open-source? Sure. It's great in some areas. No need to paint your face and run for the think of the jungle, though.

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I find that Ferrari are being total asshats for letting this assumption (it has been neither confirmed or denied) flourish. Stefano Dumbenicali better get his head on straight about all of this. I'm sure Ferrari are trying to skate under the radar now, considering a lot of attention is on Mclaren but honestly Ferrari look like fools right now; letting a 7 time WDC take the blame for a tire choice decision is totally bush league. How about if someone actually running the team steps up and says, "yeah my bad. You're right we look like amatuers. Now we're gonna pull our collective heads out of our asses and figure out how to actually finish some races." That would be brilliant, Ferrari. Thanks.

True.

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You're no fun anymore..... B)

Well, post something stupid again and it's off to the races...

:naughty:

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Ferrari are to change their pit personal for China.

Chris Dyer is to return to the pitwall, with Luca Baldisserri now back in the factory.

Is that bad?

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Is that bad?

Sounds good news to me. Now they only need to replace Domenicali and it's beginning to look good again.

I thought Dyer is also Kimi's race engineer.

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Is that bad?

Trouble started when Italians took over all the management jobs in the team...

I guess it is good news that someone non-Italian is promoted.

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What's wrong with italians in the pits?

Oh hang on - just remembered mister head banger in Brazil last year. Way to stay unemotional.

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What's wrong with italians in the pits?

The women's are hairy.

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The women's are hairy.

As long as they shave their legs...

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