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    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from panzersharkcat in LTT: 10 ways Linux is just better!   
    I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from CactusMan in LTT: 10 ways Linux is just better!   
    I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from kelvinhall05 in LTT: 10 ways Linux is just better!   
    I think the video covered just about everything important. It was a good video.
     
    I think there could have been elaborated on how different Desktop Environments can change the experience with Linux, but that's really the only thing I'd add to the video.
    Good stuff.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from kelvinhall05 in LTT: 10 ways Linux is just better!   
    I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
  5. Funny
    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from kirashi in LTT: 10 ways Linux is just better!   
    I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
  6. Funny
    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from SenKa in LTT: 10 ways Linux is just better!   
    I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
  7. Funny
    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from minibois in LTT: 10 ways Linux is just better!   
    I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Zagna in [Javascript] Can a function call itself?   
    Yup, that's called recursive function.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to vorticalbox in JavaScript function not working   
    Seeing as your adding to keep score why not compare the numbers to check who won?
     
    If player === computer draw
    If player > computer player win
    Else computer win
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Nicnac in Pricing of computer components   
    Prices fluctuate all the time especially if you look online. I get that pricing your items is hard because of that but you should try to adjust prices as often as possible if you are selling online. If you are more of a walk in store you can keep your prices more rigid as people probably will not compare online when they need something right now.
    Large internet stores have scripts for that
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    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from EarthWormJM2 in Apple is first to market with a "foldable device"   
    Read the article yourself, that's a quote from MKBHD. 

    Also a lot of people are saying that it shouldn't be suprising for a product to bend so easily, and that if you sit on your ipad it breaking is your own fault. But this thing is a 1000 dollars and breaks in half after the guy put some pressure on it. That thing will bent fast, way too fast. I have used an old iPad which would always be somewhere on my bed for when I wanted to netflix and I probably slept on the thing a couple of times, no problem at all. It sucks having to worry about something you just spend a thousand bucks on to not just completely bend like it's a piece of paper if you accidentally drop your backpack onto something. I know it's not an iPhone and it won't be in someones pocket but I still think a tablet should be able to survive being in the house and not just at the desk
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Jarsky in Need help with removing bios   
    I am completely serious....
     
    You're asking where to buy a heat gun...
    You're asking if you need a solder station....
     
    like WereCatf also alluded too with his comment about the tape, you need to shield other components on the board, or you risk de-soldering them. components like resistors especially would be hard to get back into place if you accidentally de-solder them. 
     
    does the bios chip have pins that go through the board or does it just connect to pads on the top? If it connects to pads then do you know how to re-ball it? do you know how to flux? 
     
     
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to corrado33 in Kali linux not installing?!?!?!   
    Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
     
    Either 12 year old or very insecure adult. 
     
    Kali linux is a penetration testing linux that was never meant to be installed anywhere. If you can't figure out the bootloader, you likely won't have much luck with any of the "hacking" software either. 
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Sauron in Kali linux not installing?!?!?!   
    It's not about discouraging him, it's about saving him the hassle of installing a distribution that was never meant to be installed and is not targeted at people who don't know how a boot loader works.
     
    If he's looking for an entry point into Linux there are infinitely better choices like mint, ubuntu, elementary, zorin etc. All the "h4xxor" stuff can be installed separately on any of those if he really feels the need for it.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Terryv in Kali linux not installing?!?!?!   
    Why do you want Kali?
     
    While it can be installed, Kali is meant to run as a live session (off the usb)
     
    I recommend a more mainstream distro like ubuntu or mint. All preinstalled packages from Kali are available on those.
     
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Sauron in Kali linux not installing?!?!?!   
    Don't do this. It makes no sense.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Jurrunio in My GPU not drawing advertised wattage?   
    the TDP rating is for the entire card, while the reported power draw only consists of the GPU core. It does not take things like memory power or VRM efficiency into account.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to D13H4RD in Apple is first to market with a "foldable device"   
    I think the conumdrum is exactly what people want from a tablet.
     
    I can sort of understand the appeal of a thin phone, but a tablet...not so much. I didn't think the iPad Pro needed to be thinner, to be completely honest. The iPad Air form factor was already pretty damn thin.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Red Hardware in Apple is first to market with a "foldable device"   
    There are 2 things to note:
    1st: This thing is a tablet so it's massive making it more breakable/ bendable
    2nd: Apple is not innocent here, they probably could've made it more strong. If you see some drop tests, you can clearly see that the aluminum used here is soft, softer that what we see in phones which is not a thing you should do on a tablet.
    BUT since it's a tablet, it's less likely to be dropped or abused. But again, since it's a tablet, it should last for a longer period of time compared to phones and it might get carried in a backpack full of there stuff 
    Using a thin layer of glass and a soft aluminum is not going to help with any of that but again, since it's a tablet, it's not going to be as big of a deal as iPhone 6 plus was.
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to suicidalfranco in Apple is first to market with a "foldable device"   
    meanwhile at samsung HQ

    https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-built-a-robot-butt-just-to-test-its-smartphones-durability
     
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    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Rain7 in Apple is first to market with a "foldable device"   
    I watched it again and even placed it into after effects and went frame by frame, he snaps it with relative ease and only starts to shake his hands when he wanted to go further and try to fully split it in half. If you want to see a real test of his strength then watch his Razer Phone 2 test (which I give them props for despite me not being a big fan of Razer).
     
    Oh and before you say that a phone and a tablet isn't the same, the point of me giving it as an example would be to show you how his hands would really look if he had any actual difficulty with the bend test.
  23. Informative
    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to TVwazhere in Why is this case so cheap?   
    Looks like they have the fans recessed behind the vents to actually allow for a\the airflow to pass into the fans which is good. A lot of case manufacturers will put the fans too close to the glass and not leave a good path for airflow. The only downside to this case is the overall build construction will use much cheaper steel and plastic constructions. But it does use rubber grommets, something thats rare on budget pc cases like this. 
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    LevitatingBusinessMan got a reaction from TechyBen in Apple is first to market with a "foldable device"   
    Read the article yourself, that's a quote from MKBHD. 

    Also a lot of people are saying that it shouldn't be suprising for a product to bend so easily, and that if you sit on your ipad it breaking is your own fault. But this thing is a 1000 dollars and breaks in half after the guy put some pressure on it. That thing will bent fast, way too fast. I have used an old iPad which would always be somewhere on my bed for when I wanted to netflix and I probably slept on the thing a couple of times, no problem at all. It sucks having to worry about something you just spend a thousand bucks on to not just completely bend like it's a piece of paper if you accidentally drop your backpack onto something. I know it's not an iPhone and it won't be in someones pocket but I still think a tablet should be able to survive being in the house and not just at the desk
  25. Informative
    LevitatingBusinessMan reacted to Dissitesuxba11s in Command And Conquer and Red Alert 4K Remaster, No Microtransactions!   
    To tide people over while they wait for this remaster, you can play Red Alert for free: https://cncnet.org/red-alert Not my site. Mods delete it if this is considered advertising.
     
    I hope they remaster some of the other games as well. I mainly want Red Alert 2 since that is what I grew up playing.
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