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Posted By sycamorex

Isn't it soothing? LOL (with sound) ...

Isn't it soothing? LOL (with sound)
http://hultbergs.org/defrag/

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05-18-2015, 02:46 PM

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You totally missed my point. I was neither...

You totally missed my point. I was neither criticising nor advocating Photoshop or any other software. I was simply pointing out that listing 3rd party software (be it Photoshop or Gimp) as a basis...

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05-17-2015, 07:04 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

LOL. If you like popular software such as...

LOL. If you like popular software such as Photoshop or Battlefield or whatever other software you mean, say that they rock, not Windows. Windows and Microsoft have nothing to do with them. Windows...

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12-17-2014, 08:22 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

I have never understood that kind of actions on...

I have never understood that kind of actions on either of the sides:)

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12-17-2014, 08:20 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

OK, we're getting somewhere. Do you mean how to...

OK, we're getting somewhere. Do you mean how to use office applications (word processor / a spreadsheet editor)?

At the moment I think the most mature office suite is LibreOffice.
Please read...

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12-17-2014, 07:55 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

Seriously?! You HAVE BEEN USING it. You posted...

Seriously?! You HAVE BEEN USING it. You posted that post from Ubuntu Linux.

Sorry mate, but unless you start posting some reasonable questions I'm considering you as as either a troll or a kid...

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12-17-2014, 05:29 AM

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You, sir, are clearly wrong... blinded by Bob....

You, sir, are clearly wrong... blinded by Bob. Slackware does not have Notepad.exe... and the registry.... and disk fragmentation.... and viruses... and Internet explorer. How on earth can it be...

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12-17-2014, 04:03 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

I think Windows 10 will be so much better than...

I think Windows 10 will be so much better than any operating system that has ever been created. I think you should totally go for it...

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12-14-2012, 03:49 PM

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I was referring to the notion that Linux Desktops...

I was referring to the notion that Linux Desktops might be more secure than Linux Servers, as one might understand your previous statement:) Just messing around...

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12-14-2012, 12:40 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Why? Are Linux Desktops inherently more secure?;)

Why? Are Linux Desktops inherently more secure?;)

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12-12-2012, 07:22 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Do you mean viruses?:)

Do you mean viruses?:)

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12-07-2012, 01:21 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

I totally agree. On one hand, Linux is stable,...

I totally agree. On one hand, Linux is stable, quick, secure and reliable. On the other hand, Windows has a cute puppy as the office assistant. That's a tough choice but as you say the winner is...

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10-08-2012, 01:38 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Shall we conduct a "handtyping" analysis on the...

Shall we conduct a "handtyping" analysis on the sample posts? LOL

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09-06-2012, 02:23 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

I haven't really done any audio...

I haven't really done any audio recording/processing for at least 6 years now. Last time I checked the open-source world unfortunately lacked good quality VST plugins. Not that it mattered much for...

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08-14-2012, 04:32 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

...of much higher standing?! You must be kidding...

...of much higher standing?! You must be kidding me. I didn't know there were any standings on LQ. If you mean no of posts and/or reputation systems, I'm a perfect exception to the rule that numbers...

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08-14-2012, 02:29 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

How about NOT creating an "Ubuntu vs. All Other...

How about NOT creating an "Ubuntu vs. All Other Distros" thread?:)

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03-12-2012, 06:57 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

I can see that the 32/64 bit confusion has been...

I can see that the 32/64 bit confusion has been cleared up now. As to the support, I can't see how it is relevant. I'm not talking about "free" support. I'm talking about a free product, ie....

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03-11-2012, 07:03 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

What about Slackware? Where's the catch here? :)

What about Slackware? Where's the catch here? :)

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01-13-2012, 03:23 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

I like playing the guitar. The only problem is...

I like playing the guitar. The only problem is why doesn't everyone else love it? I mean, many aspects about it are clearly superior...blah...blah...blah.

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11-09-2011, 01:09 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

It's not about your brother's situation. It's...

It's not about your brother's situation. It's about you clearly confusing backup with RAID and spreading potentially dangerous misconceptions.

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11-08-2011, 04:19 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Now think of a situation when due to a user's...

Now think of a situation when due to a user's error some file(s) get overwritten or deleted. What do you do then?

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11-07-2011, 04:50 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

I understand the budget issue. People may have...

I understand the budget issue. People may have more pressing financial needs than a spare hard drive. I have no problem with that.
The point I'm trying to make is that there are better hard drive...

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11-07-2011, 03:25 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Excuses, excuses:) But at the end of the day,...

Excuses, excuses:) But at the end of the day, it's your brother and his data, so it's none of my business. I'm just saying.... better safe than sorry:)

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11-07-2011, 02:27 PM

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Hardware failures are rarely related to an...

Hardware failures are rarely related to an operating system. Don't blame Windows for it. Linux might be better at attempts of recovery but it won't protect you from hardware failures. I've learned my...

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09-10-2011, 03:27 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

It took a few other updates and reboots to fix it.

It took a few other updates and reboots to fix it.

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09-10-2011, 03:24 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Thanks, I didn't know about it. Another thing...

Thanks, I didn't know about it. Another thing that I found annoying is the need to close other applications when installing something. In some cases you can't ignore it (eg. the update of IE8 to 9...

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09-10-2011, 03:03 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

I thought I'd share my experience with you....

I thought I'd share my experience with you. Yesterday I installed Windows 7 (unfortunately I need it for work). Anyway, I'll probably sound like those newbies that come to LQ crying that linux is...

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07-14-2011, 06:32 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

Especially the stuff gets in the way;)

Especially the stuff gets in the way;)

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07-10-2011, 12:11 PM

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I laughed out loud, but factually it's all...

I laughed out loud, but factually it's all correct. Unbelievable!

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07-10-2011, 11:34 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

I know it's crazy:)

I know it's crazy:)

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07-10-2011, 11:13 AM

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No doubt about that. MS is a very good (ie....

No doubt about that. MS is a very good (ie. efficient) company in terms of marketing (ie. selling, making other companies dependent on them, etc)
If only they focused more on the product...

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07-10-2011, 10:53 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

True.

True.

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07-10-2011, 10:42 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

I forgot to add that IMO the word 'Linux' should...

I forgot to add that IMO the word 'Linux' should start appearing in ads/media. Then, and only then, people will KNOW what to research/ask about.

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07-10-2011, 10:35 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

My point is that even if they start...

My point is that even if they start asking/googling, still they are most likely to find a windows-based solution to their problem.

I'm not sure about it. You are not going to ask anything, if...

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07-10-2011, 08:59 AM

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You are absolutely right, but again you talk...

You are absolutely right, but again you talk about (at least slightly) computer minded people. An average person who isn't interested in computers:
a) doesn't visit technical forums

b) discussion...

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07-09-2011, 09:14 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Yes, Linux is this thing on a computer with black...

Yes, Linux is this thing on a computer with black and white screen which is used by those... what'd you call them.....hackers.... to do bad things to other people.

Unfortunately, there are lots...

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07-09-2011, 09:07 PM

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Theoretically, it's possible, but unfortunately...

Theoretically, it's possible, but unfortunately highly unlikely. MS ads are everywhere. People who aren't generally interested in computers don't spend time on forums.

Yes and no. While my need...

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03-04-2011, 10:02 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

Slackware did the same to my laptop without even...

Slackware did the same to my laptop without even getting any update (well, I did install nvidia binary driver, but didn't have to)

With the exception of MS office/Photoshop you can do the same...

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03-04-2011, 09:22 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

It usually happens when you mess with MBR ...

It usually happens when you mess with MBR

99% of data loss is caused by a user's mistake or hardware fault. Nothing to do with an OS (regardless whether it's linux or Windows)
Don't blame...

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03-04-2011, 08:45 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

You are talking about different things here. 99%...

You are talking about different things here. 99% of normal windows users have never had to install Windows. They bought a computer with their OS preinstalled (drivers, basic programs) All the...

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02-25-2011, 08:25 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

What is "WindoZ"? Either you've got some real...

What is "WindoZ"? Either you've got some real spelling problems or you're talking about some new software which I haven't heard about yet

Actually I should have googled it....

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02-19-2011, 06:31 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

:) I'm slowly starting to dislike FOSS. LOL

:) I'm slowly starting to dislike FOSS. LOL

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02-14-2011, 06:13 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

To paraphrase Mutt's author: All operating...

To paraphrase Mutt's author:

All operating systems suck. Linux just sucks less!!!

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02-05-2011, 03:39 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

I really like Kenny's selective ethical...

I really like Kenny's selective ethical standards: It's not okay to be unethical if you happen to be MS. It's, however, perfectly okay to use trickery and deceit as long as it's in
the name of...

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01-29-2011, 07:12 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

I'd really appreciate it if you didn't speak on...

I'd really appreciate it if you didn't speak on my behalf.

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01-27-2011, 01:03 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

++1

++1

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12-25-2010, 05:19 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

Ubuntu will be the first one to ship with...

Ubuntu will be the first one to ship with Wayland. There are rumours that Fedora will do the same at a later stage.

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12-13-2010, 12:27 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

Some guys here spew hate of Microsoft and...

Some guys here spew hate of Microsoft and windows. In fact, they hate anything that conflicts with FOSS/Linux's interests.

In both cases, hatred is never a solution to anything. Constructive...

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12-04-2010, 08:15 AM

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Posted By sycamorex

Thanks. That might be even better.

Thanks. That might be even better.

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12-03-2010, 05:34 PM

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Posted By sycamorex

While talking about Windows, you might give me...

While talking about Windows, you might give me some recommendations. As some of you may have read, recently one of my hard drives had a major failure. I got myself new drives and implemented a backup...

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