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At Quantum Magnetics we do contract R&D. We often need to design silicon chips, simulate electromagnetic systems and analyze masses of data from field tests. When a single set of regression tests started taking longer than a working day to perform, coauthor Alex Perry found himself wondering how to get short-term access to a cluster. We describe here the sequence of steps that enabled us to set up an OpenMosix cluster with little effort and without having to purchase anything.
Each productivity increase justified putting time into the next step of bringing up the company-wide cluster. We omit details here that are provided in the instructions and FAQs for each project (see the on-line Resources section), partly because things will have changed by the time the article goes to print and partly for brevity.
The simplest applications to run on a cluster are command-line based and run as multiple instances on one computer. Applications don't have to be written specifically for Linux, because they could use WINE or another portability layer. If multiple instances are not possible, much more time has to be put into providing a virtual machine abstraction layer. It is worth checking your specific application before putting any effort into building a cluster to see whether it is capable of benefitting from an OpenMosix-based cluster.
Most of our logic code is written in Verilog partly because, as the joke goes, we can't type fast enough to use VHDL. Mainly, though, our reason is that a broader range of tools is available in Verilog. We use several closed-source place-and-route tools under Microsoft Windows, the runtime of which is tiny, so putting these on the cluster is not worth the effort. For simulation, we have both open- and closed-source options. It is convenient to use the graphical tools (all closed-source, unfortunately) that have IDE source-level debuggers when trying to track down a bug, but these either don't like clusters or have a hefty licensing price tag when running on a cluster. We use Icarus Verilog for non-interactive simulations, as regression testing is more than 99% of the total simulation workload. We like it because multiple simulators can run in parallel; each simulator is a single Linux process; the tool has its own public regression suite; the developers are helpful and responsive; and the syntax parser is paranoid and accurate.
The paranoia of the syntax parser flags a lot of problems for us. Many parsers simply select one interpretation of ambiguously written source, leading to incorrect behaviour that is effectively a bug. In contrast, Icarus immediately complains about ambiguities, and after we've made the tiny rewrite, the synthesized chip suddenly starts working the way that it was intended.
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We run all our proprietary simulation tests immediately before and after a new version of Icarus is retrieved from CVS. About once a year, the simulation results are different, so we submit a bug report that localizes the problem to a test case outside our proprietary work. In this way, all our proprietary work acts as an additional regression suite for the Icarus Project without us having to make it available to our competitors. It also ensures that any official release of Icarus is useful to us.
Listing 1. Extract from a chip design project Makefile showing how regression happens. The %.txt reference data is generated automatically using C and AWK.
TESTS = test1 test2 test3 test4 .PHONY:default default: $(TESTS:%=%.log) -hostname -f -cat $(TESTS:%=%.log) %: %.vl iverilog -o$* $< %.vl: %.v ./Makefile.sh $^ > $@ test1.vl: source5.v source7.v %.log: Makefile %.txt %.out ls --full-time $*.out > $@ diff -b -C2 $*.txt $*.out >> $@ echo "... PASS ..." >> $@ .PRECIOUS: %.out %.txt %.out: % time ./$* > $@ .PHONY: %.batch batch %.batch: % echo "make $*.log" | batch -m batch%: $(TESTS) echo "make -l $*.5" | batch -m
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In our engineering design work, we use make, as shown in Listing 1, to automate test execution and to manage all the Verilog source files, the reference implementation in C, validated test data, the pool of regression tests and all the simulation results.
Without the cluster, between six and ten hours were needed to complete all the dependencies that resulted from a minor change to a source file. Logic simulation usually is about a factor of a million slower than real life, so the regression simulates only about 20 milliseconds of time. The tests have to be selected carefully, because the board can run for as long as 30 seconds per use (about a year of simulation).
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Can of Worms Measuring Activity
I made these a few years ago and went to use them this year and couldn't find them. I've meant to make more all year so we could use them to do some fun measurement activities. I was very happily surprised to find them tucked away with my St. Patrick's Day stuff. I was so happy I found them that I wanted to share them.
Green Ric Rac
Wiggle Eyes
Cans for worms (frosting cans, baby food containers work great!)
Prepare 3 worms for each group. Cut Ric Rac into 3 lengths: 2 inches, 4 inches and 6 inches. Hot glue a wiggle eye on one side at the end of each worm. Make a set of three for each group or set of partners.
Divide the students into groups of four or sets of partners. Give each group a "can of worms", objects/manipulatives (pencils, crayons, books, Popsicle sticks, paper, etc.) to measure, record sheet for each student and a ruler. (I have a record sheet I've made for these activities, but can't figure out how to post it. Sorry:(
Shortest to Longest
Have students lay the worms out and arrange them in ascending order of shortest to longest. Now compare the worms to each other. How many short worms does it take to make a long worm? How many medium worms? Have students talk with their group about how the worms compare in length. Ask them to arrange all the items in ascending order of shortest to longest. (Example, pencil, pencils, crayons, books, Popsicle sticks, paper, unifix cubes, etc.).
Measuring with worms (Non-Standard unit of measurement)
Let students practice measuring items with worms and help them record their data on the record sheet. Students will start by using the shortest worm. They will determine the number of worms it takes to measure the length of a pencil, pencils, crayons, books, Popsicle sticks, paper, unifix cubes, etc.
After measuring each item with the short worm, measure each item with the medium worm. Continue until all items are measured and recorded and repeat with the longest worm.
Measuring in Inches
Help students begin by measuring each worm in inches. Record the measurements on the record
sheet. Students will measure the same items measured with the worms with a ruler to determine the items length in inches.
After the activities:
Discuss the measurements the students came up with using worms and rulers. Have each group pick a worm of their choosing. Have them measure a Popsicle stick with the worm. Have each group share their measurements with the class.
Ask each group to measure the Popsicle stick with the ruler. Point out that when each group chose their own nonstandard measurement tool the measures varied, but when measuring with a ruler, measures were consistent. Discuss why standard units of measurement are needed.
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Brilliantly simple, Ayn. This is the kind of project I like the best: easy prep, fun, and the kids learn something useful.
But what I like most of all is finding things I thought I'd lost! On Friday, I couldn't find our Hot Wheels. I'd set up the tracks, but all I could put my hands on were stupid Fisher Price vehicles -- not nearly as cool. Then just before the kids arrived, there they were under a pile of construction vehicles. It couldn't have been me who put them there, right?
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EDMONTON - Three Alberta men, including a retired math professor at the University of Alberta, were among more than 300 people charged globally as part of a three-year child exploitation investigation initiated by Toronto police.
Andrew Liu, 66, was arrested and charged Oct. 23 with one count of possession of child pornography after the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's Internet Child Exploitation unit conducted a search warrant on his downtown house, RCMP Sgt. Mike Lokken said Thursday in Edmonton. The pornography charges cover the time period between May 2007 and October 2013.
Various computers, DVDs and electronic storage devices were seized, Lokken said. Liu was released on bail and must abide by certain conditions. His next court date is Dec. 20.
"Any possession of child pornography is alarming because it certainly reflects that person's interest," Lokken said, but added there is no indication Liu committed any offences involving physical contact with underage people during his career.
Liu, who is contracted to teach part-time, started at the U of A in 1980 and was described in 1993 as a "math professor with a reputation" and "in such good standing with students that they often enrol in his classes because they've heard good things about it."
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Two weeks in the very arid West means dry ski slopes, destructive wildfires, unending drought and unhappy bears; timber mills are victims of housing collapse; costs of carbon dioxide and its removal.
by Jonathan Thompson, Dec 10, 2007 -
Western water is petering out
Pete Letheby says the West is headed for a hotter and drier future, and this time, as farmer Gerald Spangler warns him, we're running out of groundwater.
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Salvaging the atmosphere
The Forest Service jumps into the carbon offsets game even as scientists begin to question whether planting trees can help in the struggle against global warming.
by Rick Craig, Oct 15, 2007 -
West's forests will never be the same
Paul VanDevelder warns that climate change could devastate the West's forests, leaving nothing behind but parched grasslands.
by Paul VanDevelder, Sep 24, 2007 -
A Climate Change Solution?
Pete McGrail believes the volcanic basalt that underlies the Columbia River Basin may hold a cure for global warming: carbon sequestration.
by Valerie Brown, Sep 03, 2007 -
Clean energy activist reflects on corporate influence in New Mexico legislation
Ben Luce is no longer pulling his punches as he battles for clean energy in New Mexico.
by Laura Paskus, Sep 03, 2007 -
The inevitable fires next time
Rocky Barker warns us that the new West is a world of inevitable, long-lasting and increasing forest fires.
by Rocky Barker, Aug 31, 2007 -
What the Crandall Canyon mine disaster tells us
Auden Schendler says Robert Murray – owner of the Crandall Canyon mine and a well-known global warming denier – is responsible for poor decisions that go beyond mining in an unsafe environment.
by Auden Schendler, Aug 27, 2007 -
Hot time in the city
In the dog days of a hot summer, Allen Best wonders if air conditioning is altogether a good thing.
by Allen Best, Aug 13, 2007 -
The caveguy within holds us back
George Sibley believes our Neandertal brains hold us back from accepting the fact that we cause global warming.
by George Sibley, Aug 06, 2007


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Software Updates May Help Harsh Shifting
Software updates are available that may help with harsh shifting issues. Software updates are commonly more effective on newer vehicles. It is possible for a mechanical failure to also cause a harsh shifting problem. Whenever mechanical transmission repairs are performed, the software should be checked and updated as necessary.
Noise in Front Suspension Due to Worn Sway Bar Bushings/End Links
Worn sway bar bushings or sway bar end links may cause a rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension during low-speed driving. Though not always the root cause, front struts are often replaced for this condition.
Head Lamp Switch May Fail
A failing head lamp switch can cause the head lamps and/or instrument cluster lighting to flicker or dim. The head lamp switch should have a noticeable click between each position; a "mushy" feel is a strong indication of a failing switch.
Front Legs For Third Row Seat Won't Retract
The front legs for the third row bench seat may not retract. Our technicians tells us a new parts kit and/or spring is available to correct this concern.
Water Leak Due to HVAC Case Not Sealed at Bulkhead
If the HVAC (heater) housing is not properly sealed at the bulkhead (firewall), water can leak into the passenger compartment. Foam sealant should be used to seal any gaps and the evaporator drain tube can be modified to prevent further water entry.
Excessive Oil Consumption
There have been reports of excess oil consumption due to oil burning in the combustion chamber. This can be occurring even without the traditional blue oil smoke noted from the tail pipe. In some cases this oil consumption is due to problems with the PCV system. It is recommend a complete inspection of the PVC system, including this oil baffle inside the valve cover, be performed if excess oil consumption is noted. According to the manufacturer, usage of 1quart of oil every 1,000 miles is acceptable.
Silding Door May Fall Off Track
A problem with the sliding door track and door stops can allow the door to slide out of the track and fall off the vehicle. This is more common when doors are opened fast and allowed to hit the stops with a lot of force.
Odor from HVAC vents
Some vehicles may develop a musty odor coming from the HVAC system, Dodge has issued a cleaner/disinfectant and a coating for the evaporator designed to inhibit bacterial growth.
No Heat From Right Side Dash Vents
If the heater is on and no heat is felt from the right side dash vents, there may be a problem with the blend air door shaft; a revised part is available to address this concern.
Surging While Driving Between 40 and 50 MPH
V6 engines may experience surging while driving. The condition is more noticeable between 40 and 50 MPH while accelerating up a hill/slight incline. Replacing the powertrain control module (PCM) and updating the transmission control module (TCM) software may be required.
Excess Oil Consumption Issue
Excessive oil consumption—defined as more than one quart per 1,000 miles (on vehicles with less than 50,000 miles) or more than one quart per 750 miles (on vehicles with more than 50,000 miles)—is common. Common causes include exhaust valve guides, valve cover gaskets, camshaft plugs, camshaft seals, and crankshaft seal.
Moan/Fog Horn Sound May Be Heard While Turning at Slow Speed
A moaning or fog horn sound may be heard while turning at a slow speed. Installing a finned power steering cooler will help alleviate the problem, but it may be necessary to replace the power steering rack.


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Value Line's Precious Metals objective group consists of funds investing at least 50% of their assets in gold and/or precious metals stocks or bullion. In reality, most funds in this group place well over 50% of their assets in these investments. That said, there tend to be two types of funds here, those that invest almost exclusively in gold and those that invest more broadly in precious metals (though, in reality, even these funds will have material exposure to gold and gold stocks). There are also a small number of funds that offer "inverse" performance to the price of gold.
In general, the Precious Metals objective group is fairly small, and most of the funds have very similar goals and performance. The strategic exception, of course, is the "inverse" style of fund. The similarity in the funds and performance is driven by two factors. First, there simply aren't all that many ways to invest in gold and precious metals—the list of stocks is about as short as the list of funds. Second, gold and precious metals are commodities, and their price swings can be extreme.
That said, precious metals, particularly gold, are often considered a "store of value" in times of inflation and, for the more extreme times, in case society falls into chaos. Thus, some recommend a small gold component for all portfolios. Small, however, is a key word, as most asset allocation models, including Value Line's, don't recommend more than a few percentage points of exposure to this category. It is also important to note that gold and precious metals stocks and funds are very different from owning gold or precious metals directly in the form of bullion. Indeed, if society did happen to fall into chaos, owning shares in a gold fund isn't going to help anyone buy a loaf of bread.
At the end of the day, gold and precious metals funds can fill an important niche. But it is a niche and a volatile one at that. Investors should be cautious about how much exposure they maintain here.
Over the long term, the Precious Metals objective group has been a very strong performer relative to the broader market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index. For the 10-year period ended February 29, 2012, the group had an annualized gain of 18.4%, while the S&P 500 Index reported an annualized gain of 4.2%. For five and three years, the group had returns of 9.9% and 23.1%, respectively, while the Index reported gains of 1.6% and 25.5%. Over the trailing 12 months ended in February, the Precious Metals objective group reported a loss of 9.7%, compared to gain of 5.1% for the S&P 500 Index. For the year-to-date period ending February 29th, the group had a total return of 9.9%, while the S&P 500 Index reported a total return of 9.0% The group has an average Risk Rank of 5, indicating a very high level of risk. This reflects the dramatic up-and-down moves that the group has experienced over the past 10 years.
One fund with a relatively high year-to-date (YTD) return through February 29, 2012, is Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund A (GHAAX). This fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in hard-asset securities. Income is a secondary consideration.
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of "hard-asset" companies and instruments that derive their value from these precious metals (such as gold), base and industrial metals, energy, natural resources, and other commodities. A hard-asset company is one that derives, directly or indirectly, at least 50% of its revenues from the exploration, production, and distribution of hard assets. The fund may invest without limitation in any one hard-asset sector and in securities of companies located anywhere in the world.
Utilizing qualitative and quantitative measures, the fund's investment management team selects equity securities that it believes represent value opportunities and/or have growth potential. Candidates for the fund's portfolio are evaluated using a wide range of criteria and are regularly reviewed to ensure that they continue to offer investment appeal.
The fund uses derivative instruments, such as structured notes, futures, options, and swap agreements, to gain or hedge exposure to hard assets and hard-asset companies. Management enters into foreign currency transactions to attempt to moderate the effect of currency fluctuations. It can also invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities issued by other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but exposure to money market funds is not limited. It generally invests in ETFs to gain exposure to certain market sectors, or when direct investments in certain countries are not permitted.
Another fund with a relatively good year-to-date return is Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund (IGDAX). This fund seeks growth of capital by investing at least 80% of its assets in the equity securities and equity-related instruments of companies involved with discovering, mining, processing, or dealing and investing in gold, gold bullion, and other precious metals, such as silver and platinum.
Up to 100% of the fund's assets may be invested in foreign securities. It may also invest up to 10% of assets directly in gold bullion. The fund focuses on both established companies with good free cash flow and fundamentals, as well as junior and intermediate exploration companies from around the world. It will also use futures and options to enhance its return and/or reduce risk.
As of December 31, 2011, the fund was more than 99% invested in equities, with the top ten holdings accounted for 51% of assets. Canadian investments made up 64% of assets while U.S. investments comprised 20% of the total.
A third fund with a relatively good year-to-date return through February 29, 2012 is GAMCO Gold Fund A (GLDAX). The fund seeks long-term appreciation of capital by investing at least 80% of its total assets in gold bullion and companies engaged in gold-related activities. The fund focuses on stocks that are undervalued, but have favorable prospects for growth. Factors considered in this determination include capitalization per ounce of gold production, capitalization per ounce of recoverable reserves, quality of management, and the issuer's ability to create shareholder wealth.
Management may also invest in securities of companies engaged in silver, platinum, or other precious metals or minerals. They include common and preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks, and securities such as rights and warrants that have common stock characteristics.
Management may reduce a holding if the stock reaches a predetermined valuation target, the underlying fundamentals of the company are deteriorating, or a more attractive investment opportunity is identified. Also, when adverse market conditions exist, the fund may temporarily invest all or a portion of its assets in defensive investments, such as short-term fixed-income securities.
As of December 31, 2011, the fund was more than 99% invested in equities. Canadian investments accounted for about 44% of assets, as of that same date, with U.S. investments at about 12% of assets. Also, as of December 31, 2011, the fund's top-10 holdings accounted for 67% of assets.
In the table below, we have listed 10 top-performing funds through February 29, 2012 that we follow in our Fund Advisor database.
10 Top Precious Metals Funds Performance
Fund Name |
Ticker |
% Year-to-date Total Return |
% 1 Month Total Return |
% 3 Month Total Return |
% 6 Month Total Return |
% 5 Year Total Return Annualized |
Van Eck Global Hard Assets A |
13.11 |
3.99 |
4.66 |
-0.81 |
7.27 |
Vanguard Precious Metals & Mining |
12.74 |
-1.26 |
-2.47 |
-10.81 |
4.45 |
Invesco Gold & Precious Metals A |
11.87 |
-1.19 |
-2.60 |
-11.04 |
11.27 |
US Global Investors World Precious Minerals |
11.53 |
-0.61 |
-0.80 |
-11.02 |
3.41 |
GAMCO Gold A |
11.36 |
-0.79 |
-3.54 |
-10.66 |
11.30 |
Blackrock World Gold A |
11.19 |
-0.51 |
-3.22 |
-11.55 |
Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals A |
10.78 |
-1.16 |
-4.79 |
-17.27 |
11.87 |
Van Eck International Investors Gold A |
10.74 |
-1.72 |
-3.99 |
-14.23 |
13.68 |
DWS Gold & Precious Metals A |
10.40 |
-0.78 |
-5.03 |
-12.14 |
6.72 |
Rydex Precious Metals A |
10.30 |
-2.83 |
-4.72 |
-12.23 |
5.33 |
Precious Metals Objective Group |
9.89 |
-1.23 |
-3.90 |
-11.49 |
9.89 |
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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Spotlight on Linux: Debian GNU/Linux 6.0 "Squeeze"
Debian is a bit unique in the Linux world. It's one of the most respected projects, it's one of the oldest distributions, and it is one of the most versatile systems. Debian comes in more architectures and more installation methods than most any other. It offers one of the widest selections of software available. In fact, it's often referred to as the Universal Operating System. It took two years, but version 6.0 finally emerged to what many say would say was worth the wait.
This release brings lots of updates to its software stack. These include goodies such as KDE 4.4.5, Xfce 4.6, LXDE 0.5.0, X.Org 7.5, OpenOffice.org 3.2.1, GIMP 2.6.11, IceWeasel 3.5.16, GCC 4.4.5, and Linux 2.6.32. Other changes include a total free (as in freedom) kernel; all proprietary code has been removed (as much as possible), although much of it is still available to install separately. The installer has been streamlined and is believed to be friendlier and now includes support for ext4 and Btrfs. Although for those with both SATA and older ATA drives might find booting the new install challenging when using non-Debian bootloaders. If using the new DVD, a plethora of software is installed at boot.
Debian comes in a variety of install methods. One can install from one or more traditional CDs, a network install image, USB, or the new cornucopia DVD. Debian can also be installed on wide range of machines from the common AMD and Intel 32-bit and 64-bit desktops and laptops, to ARM and MIPS embedded devices, SPARC, Itanium, PowerPC, and more. This release even brought 32-bit and 64-bit kFreeBSD versions. There are several "Blends," or customized versions, as well. Debian Accessibility, Debian Science, and Debian Multimedia are a few.
To many, Debian is the perfect server OS. Its rock steady stability, timely updates, and easy package management are just a few of the positive characteristics. Debian may do some things a little differently than other distributions, but once learned, Debian is almost out-of-the-box ready and practically self-sustaining.
Desktop operation isn't much different. Rock solid stability, timely updates, and easy package management are top reasons Debian is used on a large number of desktops and laptops. This release brought a new theme that has received mixed reviews. Most seem to like the space motif, while a few others say it's too child-like. No matter, Debian ships with a number of alternative theme elements.
APT on the commandline is fast and efficient, but Debian ships with an attractive, easy-to-use, click and install Software Center. Those that prefer the bleeding edge over stability can always use the Testing or Unstable branches; although it's not recommended for inexperienced users. One drawback for new users is having to install multimedia support themselves. Debian does ship with Gnash Flash movie player with which some site may not work or work very well. But otherwise, it would be hard to go wrong with Debian GNU/Linux, one of the oldest distributions still in development.
Susan Linton is a Linux writer and the owner of tuxmachines.org.
It's been really better
In Lenny I had a lot of problems with my nVidia card, sound card, VAIO buttons, .... In this version I Can't find a thing to fix.just anything and any button on my laptop works.
Even my screen size that made installation of anything else impossible is completely fixed(actual/Squeeze:1366*768;Lenny:1280*768).
"UP" or "Down" grade?!
I've been using Debian (stable) for about 10 years now and usually do a simple aptitude dist-upgrade to upgrade to a new release. This time, though, I decided to follow the "instruction" given on Debian site, which recommends to first install a kernel later than 2.6-26 (mine was 2.6-18) and udev, then a minimal upgrade, and finally a dist-upgrade. it also recommends to use apt-get instead of aptitude (which was recommended in the previous releases). the result? my computer refused to boot!
I had to reinstall Debian 6 from scratch and still struggling to make my printer and scanner work. many of my configuration files, such as xorg.conf, do not work any more! many things have been replaced or done differently than the previous release (Lenny). I don't mind learning new stuff, as long as there is a point to justify it. I spent a valuable time before to learn how to configure xorg or fvwm , etc to meet my computer needs. now, that knowledge seems to be useless and I have to start over! why should I -- a normal user-- go through this process more than once?! I believe Debian should adapt more standard policies as to how things are supposed to be done in future. otherwise, some users (myself included) will start rethinking about what "stable" or "rock solid" really mean!
It's not a rolling dist, so
It's not a rolling dist, so dist-upgrade maybe has something wrong. And it takes two years, too long, something will change!
The first sentence "I've been using Debian (stable) for about 10 years now " -- rock solid :)
Debian is awesome
Yes, I must agree with most comments. Debian is by far the most stable GNU/Linux system around. Even when running the Testing version, you will still have a mostly stable system.
I've been using Debian for quite a few years, tried other distro's but somehow I always keep coming back to debian. Ubuntu is a Debian derivitive, and thus I feel they steal code from Debian, so I refuse to support Ubuntu.
just my 2c.
I always felt Debian is a
I always felt Debian is a rock solid Distro with an outstanding reputation. With an elegant, easy to learn software management system but not as easy to install as Ubuntu, so when I felt confident enough, I went to a less easier, more controlled aproach with Linux Mint Debian Edition and is the best distro I ever tried. It never failed to me. It never drove me into a situation that I could not be able to solve. My best wishes to the Linux Mint developers.
"Debian is a bit unique ..."
No it isn't, it is either unique or it is not, there are no degrees of uniqueness. It is a bit like being only a little bit pregnant.
And so on...
No it isn't, it is either a little bit pregnant or it is not. There are no degrees of being a little bit pregnant. It is like being only a little bit unique.
"Do or do not... there is no
"Do or do not... there is no try." - Jedi Master Yoda
What about Live DVDs?
What about Live DVDs?
That's the easiest way to install Debian 6. Te=hen of course, you throw out lot of so-called free stuff, but useless, and install the real-world stuff and you have a system. Actually what one sees is not the operating system, but the programs we use everyday, i.e, the web browser, the word processor, etc, and we expect the OS to work silently. Debian has a habit of not working well with CDs, the disk burning software struggles to see the CD-RW or the DVD-RW, but the Windows disk burning software won't struggle and get to work anytime. The same with Unetbootin for Linux and for Windows! What goes? is Windows Vista better than Debian 6?
I was disappointed with
I was disappointed with Debian 6 - couldn't install "Truecrypt 7.0a" and I'm using Linux for 5 years now and something like this never happened to me before. Back to Arch - what can you do......
Debian and Truecrypt 7
Truecrypt 7 can easily be compiled from source. The source tarball from Truecrypt's site contains the instructions.
fest3er8, Rekonq is alot better. You still have Dolphin for file browsing, but for web surfing, Konqueror is past its day.
I finally dived in head first
been running ubuntu (my custom spin) on my desktops for a few years now and I have finally had it with the release it every 6 months whether its ready or not bs.....updates updates updates just trying to clean up their mess as they go.
I have been running debian on my servers so I said **** it and re-installed on my main work computer......I am totally loving the squeeze for my desktop (did net install) what I want (XFCE) none of what I dont (Unity/Gomesmell...uh I mean Gnome Shell) and getting the codecs (my biggest hurdle) going has been pretty easy so far.
Debian 6 GREAT DISTRO.
Dont get mwrong ubuntu has its place....I still setup newbies with ubuntu but my Debian addiction is growing rapidly :)
Debian Linux! my best choice
Debian Linux! my best choice 11 years ago! Yeahhhhh i'm debianaholic!!! :)
Have they fixed the repositories yet?
Forgot to add
deb http://http.us.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main
to the repositories; just has 'update' by default.
"most versatile... more
"most versatile... more architectures and more installation methods than most any other... widest selections of software available"
i know it's mentioned in the article as well but i'll reiterate :) cos it matters to real people in the real world: security and stability and an opportunity to customize your debian to the finest nuances and keep it very clean if you netinstall.
Iceweaseal was renamed IceCat
Iceweaseal was renamed IceCat way back in 2007 (see here).
GNU version of Firefox =
GNU version of Firefox = IceCat
Debian version of Firefox = IceWeasel
Actually, GNU IceCat was
Actually, GNU IceCat was previously called GNU Iceweasel, at the same time Debian's Iceweasel project was running as well. 2 projects with the same name.
I switched from Ubuntu to
I switched from Ubuntu to Debian for all my desktop and server needs after I got fed up with Ubuntu's "patch one bug create 2 new ones" way of things. It's amazing how solid this OS is.
Debian's been the best for a long time
As I've said for a long time, if you want a rock stable GNU/Linux desktop and can tolerate using software that isn't necessarily the latest and greatest, then you cannot go wrong with Debian.
The only problems I've had with it of late is Konqueror doing weird things, lately with v5 and now with v6. Drag-n-drop text doesn't work; stuff is rendered 'out of bounds'; sliders are off-kilter; it miscomputes some divs and adds a vertical slider where there should be none. But I'm certain this is due to corruption (over 8+ years) of various files in ~/.kde. And I haven't had time to figure which files to save to retain bookmarks, history, some kmail-related stuff, passwords, et al. Otherwise I'd delete .kde/ and start anew.
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