Posts by sansva 23 publicly visible posts • joined 29 Aug 2019
Ok Mozilla, sounds like it's overdue for you guys to release your own OS. Why not put out your own Linux distro on your own custom hardware (phone, desktop, laptop, tablet) which is also capable of running on generic hardware? You guys could make a killing. The real issue is you're lacking vision and ambition.
It seems that this is ultimately a logistics problem that could be solved by restricting/controlling what entities are able to become valid nodes. I suspect that if Big Provider weren't so intent on ripping off consumers and thus allowing every one to have their own static IP v6 address that establishing identity and limiting node membership to specific identities would solve this problem. It's funny how many problems relate back to identity.
Why doesn't this article mention installing Firefox by downloading it from mozilla.org, which is actually the best way to install it IMHO. For many desktop applications which get updated frequently the preferred way of installing them is directly from the vendor unless there's some overriding or exceptional need to do otherwise.
Also, the article mentions nothing about the non-free Debian repository, which a desktop user is almost certainly going to want to enable, unless again there's some overriding or exceptional situation.
To me it was over when the Robert Austin computer shows ended. Here is one of the e-mails they used to send:
Dear ,
Here is your email Discount Coupon for Computer Show at the
OAKLAND CONVENTION CENTER. Look for the admission offers below
to save on admission prices.
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** NOW GET FREE COMPUTER SHOW ADMISSION *************
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SEND OR BRING 5 FRIENDS AND GET A FREE ADMISSION COUPON BY MAIL !
We are pleased to present our VIP Free admission program.
For each 5 of your coupons turned in toward admission we will
send to you, by snail mail, one VIP FREE ADMISSION COUPON Good
at any show. With this VIP Admission Ticket you can walk
straight to the turnstile and turn it in as your ticket to
the show. The Red Carpet is Back ! !
So what this means is that you can take your coupon and copy it
and give it to all of your friends, co-workers, club members,
classmates or customers and receive by U.S. Mail one
VIP FREE ADMISSION TICKET for each 5 of your coupons turned in.
Each of the coupons has an account number on it, that is used to
keep track of your coupon usage. We only ask that you do not
distribute the coupons at the show. The Robert Austin Corporation
has put this program into place to encourage wide distribution of
the discount coupons. This will make for a bigger show where we
can bring you more exhibitors, lower prices and expanded seminar
topics.
Best regards
Fred Hansen
Robert Austin Corp.
***** SHOW CALENDAR ****************** 1376 E **********
The above coupon is also good for these shows:
OAKLAND CONVENTION CENTER
10th and Broadway, Downtown Oakland In The Beautiful Marriott Hotel
June 17, 2000 Saturday Show
July 8, 2000 Saturday Show
San Mateo show at the COW PALACE
Geneva and Santos in Daly City
July 1, 2000 Saturday Lower Level enter Gate 5
July 22, 2000 Saturday Lower Level enter Gate 5
********* Seminars ************** Seminars **********************
SEMINAR AREA 1 -- THE TECH BENCH
10:00 - 4:00 Do you have a PC problem that has you stumped? Bring
your computer to the show and we will have an area for you to set it
up. We will have technical experts available that will give our
best advice on how to solve your problem. Hardware, Software
installation,
Software operation, Bring us any problem. There is no charge for
this service (and no guarantee of success) but we will do our best!
Hosted by Tyrrell Morris TURBO LABS
SEMINAR REQUESTS If you have any special interests for seminars please
let us know. We welcome your input. Please tell us your idea by emailing
us at emailto:suggestions@groupten.com
********************************* 1376 E **********
This Computer Show is the INTERNET information & shopping place
For show information on the web Visit and BOOKMARK us at
http://www.robertaustin.com
BOOKMARK this site to get up to the minute show information and
directions
Please make as many copies of your discount coupon as needed and
BRING YOUR FRIENDS to the show.
***** Be an Exhibitor **** 1376 E **** Be an Exhibitor *****
Some of the benefits of exhibiting in the computer shows are:
Large amount of daily sales at the shows, Tremendous amounts
of advertising exposure for their stores, Opportunity to start
and run a new business quickly and easily at a very low cost. Let
Robert Austin bring the customers to you.
If you would like information on exhibiting in the
shows, please call the sales office at 650-342-1400.
******* WHAT YOU WILL SEE ************* 1376 E ******
SEMINARS FREE to hear from and talk to experts on the HOT
topics regarding Internet and computers. DON'T miss this ! !
BUSINESS COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE
If you use the computer or Internet at your company this is the
place to learn about them and buy
DON'T PAY RETAIL PRICES FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS
FABULOUS PRICES--- 40 Companies all bringing their best
selection of merchandise and selling at rock bottom prices.
DON'T MISS THE BARGAINS. NO LOWER COMPUTER
PRICES IN THE BAY AREA. Wholesale to
the public. Save up to 90% on new name brand equipment
HARDWARE Huge selection of computer systems, and accessories at
rock bottom prices
SOFTWARE You will not find a better selection of computer software
including CD ROM's anywhere, being sold at prices that you must see to
believe
BAY AREAS ONLY RETAIL COMPUTER SHOW HUGE SELECTION -Over 40 companies
all come together to compete for your business by providing
the lowest prices, best selection, and best customer service possible.
CAREERS IN COMPUTERS - EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
See Computer education schools to explore careers in computers or to
upgrade
your talents in the computer field.
LATEST TECHNOLOGY -- These shows bring you together with the
manufacturers
that are introducing the very latest advances in technology
EXPERT ASSISTANCE -- Are you tired of purchasing products from stores
with
clerks that have no product knowledge. Each of the vendors has personal
knowledge of
their products for immediate answers to your questions
CELLULAR SERVICES AND PROVIDERS Looking for wireless communications?
This is the perfect place to shop and save on pagers and cellular
service.
*********** SHOW PROGRAM ******************* 1376 E ******
[The e-mail continues with a listing of the show's vendors, too long to post here]
Install f-droid and search for "password manager". The top two entries (according to most recently updated) are NC Password which interfaces with Nextcloud Passwords "Passwords is the most advanced password manager for Nextcloud and allows you to manage and store your passwords safely in your own cloud."
The other is KeePassDX which works with KeePass-format password entries, so you could use it with KeePass on your desktop. "KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way."
Go Ubuntu!
WSL is a waste. Last time I tried it it was nowhere close to Cygwin in terms of functionality. For example, you couldn't even run services on it. I don't use Windows anymore, but if I did I would use Cygwin and not mess with WSL at all since it can actually mess with Cygwin.
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