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Re: I’m Back. Hopefully.

Aaron Fournier — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:20:31 -0000

Ahh, Kyle! I've been wondering what happened to you. I look forward to your future posts and I'm absolutely delighted to hear what's been happening with your faith in God and Jesus Christ.

Like the recent picture of you. You kind of look like Popeye, hehe :)

Re: New Kptech Theme

Eric Jess — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:55:53 -0000

Looking good-
Eric Jess

Re: KDE Desktop Widgets

earlwallace — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:39:59 -0000

Hi Kyle! Could you post the origin address to get these widgets? Either the synaptic name or web address. Thank you.

Re: Google Chrome on Linux

earlwallace — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:12:05 -0000

I have been using Google Chrome browser with Ubuntu9.1.0 for two weeks. I added 14 extensions without any noticeable slowdown.

Re: Kptech Podcast Episode 1

Shazzalive — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:14:37 -0000

Hey Kyle. That was a great podcast. Really; you sound like a natural.
I'd advise you to shorten the intro music track to a little under 5 seconds including fade-out; but otherwise great stuff! 'Looking forwards to #2.

Perhaps you could help infrequent Linux users such as myself get to grips with Linux by talking about a few of the basics... How about launching a series of paid-for pod-casts introducing newbies to Linux? - 'Make yourself some money with the blog as you go.

Re: Google Chrome on Linux

Shazzalive — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:54:16 -0000

Go on then; it would be interesting to know how to do it in Linux.

On that theme; if you're interested in writing another Linux article for my blog then I'd be happy to see your draft. If you need any help in any way then use the "Send me Your Feedback" page. :)

Re: Linux Application: Tasque

Shazzalive — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:49:32 -0000

"You can more about Taque here" - How would one go about moring about Taque?

Re: I switched from Ubuntu to Arch Linux

Red_Queen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:05:25 -0000

Terribly many typos, tho for a good cause. I'll let it slip ;P

Re: Linux Software: Drivel- A blogging client

Kyle Potts — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:29:50 -0000

Hey I never said that Linux Devs were great at naming their applications.

Re: Linux Software: Drivel- A blogging client

Shazzalive — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:17:07 -0000

How ironic that a Linux blogging app should be called Drivel: The dictionary definition of drivel is: -

v. driv·eled or driv·elled, driv·el·ing or driv·el·ling, driv·els
v.intr.
1. To slobber; drool.
2. To flow like spittle or saliva.
3. To talk stupidly or childishly.
v.tr.
1. To allow to flow from the mouth.
2. To say (something) stupidly.
n.
1. Saliva flowing from the mouth.
2. Stupid or senseless talk.

( http://www.thefreedictionary.com/drivel )

Make of that what you will. :)

Re: Linux Software: Banshee

REEMAST — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:49:49 -0000

hmmm, great post

Re: Linux Terminal Tip: Alias

Vadim P — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:54:15 -0000

Small tip, great screenshot tool: http://shutter-project.org/

Re: Software Review: Chris Pirillo’s Adobe Air App Pixie Check List

roberto — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:05:00 -0000

I'm to get all 5 apps for free. to review. Some of these apps are really bad, I think. But pixieProfile is awesome in my opinion ;)

Have a great time and thanks for reviewing this :)

Re: Can I get a little Wifi please?

Parker — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:34:13 -0000

Great ideas, is there a place to elaborate on this all?

Re: I changed to Linux

Vijay — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:18:50 -0000

Hi Kyle,
I am dual booting too and writing blog on the progress. Still working on some software stuffs that I need.
I have to agree that nothing similar to Windows Live writer is available, gotta make do with web based.

I had issues with webcam too. When I got it working, it was kinda wierd coloured and default image is upside down :).

The following links might be useful for ya
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Hardwa...
WEbcam: http://www.tictechto.com/2009/...

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

kylepotts — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:03:06 -0000

Seeing it from that Light I can see where your coming from. If only we lived in this world, but I see your point.

It still has to do with the monopoly of Microsoft though.

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

DedRyzing — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:34:50 -0000

This entire argument is pointless. The OS Wars are pointless.

Let's suppose all you knew was Linux. The first computer you used was running Linux and you never used anything else... Then suppose one day you heard this talk about this Windows thing, so you decided to see what all the fuss was about. I'd think that you might think it ludicris to have to pay several hundreds of dollars just to get the install disc. You'd be a little pissed that you could only install it on one of your 3 systems (legally). That after spending said fee, the OS still didn't work without downloading additional drivers.

Finally, after going all over the Internet collecting the updated drivers, you finally had a working system...except, you then learn that this system is full of security holes and prone to viruses, and other malware. By this point you're starting to wonder what you paid $400 for.

But, being a patient guy, you download additional patches and 3rd party security apps to protect your system (noticing that the system is starting to run slower from all the extra crap you've needed to install). Atleast your system is more or less secure...for this week anyways...

Satisfied with the security, you decide the Interface is not to your liking so you decide to customize it... Untill you realize that your limited to changing font sizes, button colors and wallpaper.

At this point you really feel ripped off, decide to write a blog post saying that Windows is so complicated and hard to use, is not user friendly or intuitive and lacks a true CLI with which to tweek and customize your system. What a waste of your allowance, this immature OS called Windows is and you format and put Linux back on.

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

ajwak95 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:34:15 -0000

kyle, that I can agree with. Linux does need to have a bit more broad of an audience, but, I think that with the limited support that they have, no pay at that, Linux may not be the easiest, but, I think it is the most relevant. Its free, easy when you get the hang of it, and you are free from the DOS empire.

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

kylepotts — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:27:17 -0000

I totally understand where your coming from Earl, I to use Linux more often than I use windows too.

The only thing I don't see Linux doing is, getting into the consumer market.

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

kylepotts — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:23:40 -0000

I am in no way against Linux, in fact I am using it today as my primary OS. The only thing is that right now it is a geek's OS. I don't see many Consumers who buy a new computer from Best Buy looking to install Linux on their computers. The fact is that Microsoft has the industry in a monopoly, and is leaving Linux out in the dust.

A.J.

1. Wine can run many programs I know, but you shouldn't have to use wine to use Linux. I am saying if you really need to use Microsoft Office products you should stick with Windows because thats where it fits.

2. Most people don't want to work to make their OS work. They just want it to boot up and look nice out of the box.

3. I will agree that making backups is important, but in no way is a command similar to a GUI. Thats why in the 80's GUI's were a hit, because people didn't want to work wth command lines they were sick and tired of a blinking cursor. The command line is far more powerful than a GUI will ever be, not to mention faster too.

4. Thats my point, why should I do that? Normal consumers shouldn't feel pressured to do that.

5. An OS should work out of the box, you shouldn't have to learn your OS.

The whole point of the post is to look at Linux from a consumer point of view, as Linux users it is easy to say things because we know them well, but what we must look is Johnny's grandma across the street who uses Windows when she can use Linux. Thats who we should be trying to get.

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

Kyle Potts — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:06:34 -0000

Yea I wasn't so sure about number 4, but when I first tried Linux the community behind the Distro looked down upon me not knowing simple things. I felt that I was frowned upon for being new, I guess it was my first impression. I guess my first impression wasn't so good.

The intent of this post was more or less to rant more than to inform. I had just had a conversation with a friend of mine about free software and we had both brought of ideas that were completely conflicted. Since I had justed switched over to Linux I felt that maybe I could shed my ideas on the subject.

Thanks for the comment! I really enjoy when people leave comments!

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

DedRyzing — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:20:30 -0000

Kyle
I think I can understand what the intent of this post was, but I can't help but think it was a little mis-informed.
1) People who feel they need MS Office likely think this because they are not aware of alternatives, or have not actually used said alternatives to any extent. I work in a pure MS environment for my day job, and am Linux at home. I am able to go back and forth between the two without issues.
2) "You don't like change" may be a true statement, but not for the reason stated. Switching from any OS to another involves a learning curve, even going from one Windows OS to another. "Almost always you need to change settings for your graphics cards...", uh...many times (almost always) I need to install graphics drivers to get video working properly in Windows too...and then spend time in the Display Properties dialog in order to get things set up. And, to be accurate, Gnome and KDE and many other GDEs in Linux have taskbars...and if you install Dream Linux, it functions very similar to OS X (including a dock).
3) Being afraid of the command line... Well, if all you want to do is use your computer at face value and not really get in under the hood, you'd very really need to use the command line, especially with distros like Ubuntu, Mint or OpenSuSE. The beauty of Linux is, if you one day decide you DO want to expand your knowledge of how your system works and exercise a bit more control, you can. Linux is about almost limitless possibilities.
4) This argument is the weakest of the bunch. At no time does the Linux community expect or require you to give back. What it does do is hope that one day your knowledge, capabilities and enjoyment of Linux reaches a level at which point you can and want to contribute something back. whether it's with code, testing, promoting or supporting, it's up to you. If that day never comes, that's ok too. Linux is all about freedom.
5) Ok, I'll give you this one. People, in general, do not want to learn, or step out of their comfort zone. Even with Windows or OS X, they really don't want to learn their OS...they use it because the choice was made for them and the vast majority of computer users only have a basic understaning of what's going on. A very large percentage of Windows users use Windows because that's what came pre-loaded on the shiney new 'puter they got for Christmas. In contrast almost every single Linux install in use today is there because someone made the conscious decision to use it. They WANT to use Linux.

At any rate, thanks for the read and see you around.

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

ajwak95 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:56:43 -0000

Five reasons this post is of no relevance.

1. Microsoft makes products for their OS and Mac, and runs fine with linux, its a little known called, "Wine", heard of it?

2. This is a joke. You can make your desktop look like Mac OSX, XP, Vista (although, why would you), or anything you really want. You just have to actually work for it a little bit.

3. The command line is no different than moving icons around on the desktop, one slip up, and it can be restored, the key is making backups of files that you are going to modify.

4. If you find something out that is cool, or just fixed something, and a fellow *nixer is having issues in that area, all the time it would take is just about as long as you probably put into this post.

5. Time to learn, ok, that may be something to look at that may be true, oh wait, hang on, whats that? Free time? Oh, I didn't know that you could have a life outside of Linux. YES! If you can even devote 20 minutes a day to working on your machine, without being sidetracked, you will be surprised at the knowledge and progress you will make.

Re: 5 Reasons Linux may not be for you.

earlwallace — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:32:35 -0000

Hello Kyle,

I disagree with all those reasons. I have been studying linux on and off for several years primarily as a substitute for windows. I have win 7 and ubuntu 8.1.0 64bit dual booting (the win 7 is 32bit). Using the wine windows API I am able to use Firefox ver 2 for windows in situations where the simulated install of IE7 wont work. The only comparative function that I needed from linux was the wirreless function for my HP Pavillion dualcore laptop. I finally figured that out.

My main interest in the past has been learning the different versions of the windows operating system. Kyle I got so tired of having defensive softwares hogging my CPU time and scanning that linux serves a multi-faceted purpose: an endless oppoptunity to learn a complicated OS and to be able to surf with beter security and relaxation.

Earlwallace

Re: Are You new to blogging?

Lophypephip — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:40:35 -0000

stimulating and communicative, but would make something more on this topic?