I've been trying to get back into software development on SourceForge[0], but I can't figure out how to use the CVS repository they've set up for me.
To start, I added export CVS_RSH=ssh to my ~/.bashrc and generated an SSH2/DSA key, for authentication. But when I try logging on to my CVS repository I can't seem to figure out what module to use, and I can't even get on the server to create a module, so I'm stuck at this point.
Other than my troubles with CVS, I'm teaming up with my friend Phil Barresi to build a CMS (Content management system) in PHP, which will eventually become a blag management system with two types of databases; TextDB by default, for free hosts, and MySQL for efficiency. The style will also be completely modular, using valid XML and CSS to design page styles, and will eventually include a way to view blogs using our software on a mobile phone. It will be called GIRAFARIG.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Goodnight, Sweet Prince. Michael Crichton
After hearing about Michael Crichton's death on November 4th I stopped paying attention the election and focused on the death of a great man. While the world was worried about Obama vs McCain, I was worried about the passing of a fantastic author, visionary, and story teller.
Michael Crichton has written great books such as Jurassic Park, Prey, and State of Fear, which have all been regarded as very influential books in the scientific and academic communities. On a personal level the book Prey is what initially started my infatuation with computers and programing.
This article may not be long but it is my way of saying goodbye to a man who's stories have entertained me from days on end and have gotten me through some depressing train rides. May you sleep peacefully for all eternity.
RIP Michael Crichton, you will be missed.
Michael Crichton has written great books such as Jurassic Park, Prey, and State of Fear, which have all been regarded as very influential books in the scientific and academic communities. On a personal level the book Prey is what initially started my infatuation with computers and programing.
This article may not be long but it is my way of saying goodbye to a man who's stories have entertained me from days on end and have gotten me through some depressing train rides. May you sleep peacefully for all eternity.
RIP Michael Crichton, you will be missed.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Old News: Microsoft says Linux infringes on Windows intellectual property
This news may be a bit old, but it's something that's been on my mind for a while. According to Steve Ballmer, [1]Linux "uses our intellectual property” and Microsoft wanted to “get the appropriate economic return for our shareholders from our innovation."
In this blogger's opinion Ballmer's statement is ridiculous. The things that Microsoft has patents on are such general things, why should the fact that Microsoft is financially stable enough to purchase patents hurt the free of cost style of Linux?
Although the lawsuit never came to fruition, the empty threats alone were enough to shake the Linux community. Microsoft expected every Linux distro to pay them for patent infringement, and did eventually sign deals with Novell and Red Hat, two very prominent Linux companies. This deal was supposed to be helpful to both parties, but two years later and we here on the Linux side of things have yet to see a single bonus from these deals.
Apparently, we were supposed to receive better support for Windows' codecs and programs, similar to how Mac OSX works now, but none of that ever came to pass. Now that it's been so long, where is our side of the bargain Microsoft? I wouldn't use it personally, but I'd love to see better support for Microsoft Office and the Windows API in Linux.
This may be an empty rant, since it's such old news, but it's something that came to my mind recently and has been bugging me ever since. If someone has any answers please leave a comment, because I've heard nothing lately. 2008's been a quiet year for this ordeal.
[1] http://www.macworld.com/article/53966/2006/11/ballmer.html
In this blogger's opinion Ballmer's statement is ridiculous. The things that Microsoft has patents on are such general things, why should the fact that Microsoft is financially stable enough to purchase patents hurt the free of cost style of Linux?
Although the lawsuit never came to fruition, the empty threats alone were enough to shake the Linux community. Microsoft expected every Linux distro to pay them for patent infringement, and did eventually sign deals with Novell and Red Hat, two very prominent Linux companies. This deal was supposed to be helpful to both parties, but two years later and we here on the Linux side of things have yet to see a single bonus from these deals.
Apparently, we were supposed to receive better support for Windows' codecs and programs, similar to how Mac OSX works now, but none of that ever came to pass. Now that it's been so long, where is our side of the bargain Microsoft? I wouldn't use it personally, but I'd love to see better support for Microsoft Office and the Windows API in Linux.
This may be an empty rant, since it's such old news, but it's something that came to my mind recently and has been bugging me ever since. If someone has any answers please leave a comment, because I've heard nothing lately. 2008's been a quiet year for this ordeal.
[1] http://www.macworld.com/article/53966/2006/11/ballmer.html
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