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Off-Topic discussions about science, technology, and non Debian specific topics.
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2024-04-06 08:00
Please Read: Welcome to Off-Topic!
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canci »
2023-01-08 07:43
My name is canci and I'll be your off-topic host and subforum moderator.
While other forum sections are more restricted, this is the area where you...
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2023-01-08 07:43
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Last post by 4D696B65
2021-07-23 23:07
Debian Code of Conduct
A resolution instituting a Code of Conduct for Debian has been passed by the general membership.
Debian Code of Conduct
Be respectful
In a...
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Last post by saulgoode
2014-04-30 22:50
SCO...Here we go again
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JohnDeere630 »
2008-02-15 19:40
Geez..just when you think a cockroach, er...SCO is finally dead, the slimy little bastards start wiggling again.
I am certainly no law expert, but I...
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Last post by JohnDeere630
2008-02-16 23:43
Border crossing laptop search
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Ramius »
2008-02-13 16:56
I live in Canada and was listening to an item on CBC radio about a legal action about US officials searching laptop data and downloading files. Has...
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Last post by garrincha
2008-02-16 18:25
A Good Linux Magazine
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coxy »
2008-01-23 11:09
Can anyone suggest a good Linux magazine for me to read? I'm after something without an American bias :lol:
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Last post by scottie2hottie
2008-02-13 13:04
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Last post by stoffepojken
2008-02-10 18:15
About the Dell Inspiron 1501 . . .
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ka3 »
2008-01-09 21:22
Well, hello all again. I'm back from holidays and have more questions than ever.
I've been keeping an eye on the Dell Inspiron 1501 , and was...
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Last post by 987687
2008-02-10 03:18
Paul Harvey
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Gun_Smoke »
2008-02-02 14:08
I really like this guys show..
Anyone else listen to him?
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Last post by Gun_Smoke
2008-02-09 01:27
Programming
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skydivingdan »
2008-02-07 00:15
Okay sure Ill sound dumb for asking but what language would be the best to learn for opening and closing ports. I want to be able to make the three...
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Last post by Pick2
2008-02-08 05:33
Turning OS into database-based?
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by
GraphiteCube »
2008-02-06 14:43
Hi. Recently I began to study something about database and database management, and I have got a question:
Is it good to turn an OS into...
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Last post by rogerdugans
2008-02-07 02:19
Does a MacBook work properly with Debian?
Replies: 18
by thamarok » 2007-05-10 14:38
Hi all!
I am thinking of buying a MacBook Pro for gaming and other stuff and I was curious if I could dual-boot Mac with Debian and if all parts of...
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Last post by ka3
2008-02-06 23:46
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Last post by 987687
2008-02-06 15:06
Cheap Linux desktops
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by
pcalvert »
2008-01-29 04:08
What do you all think of the systems mentioned in this article?:
Five reasons not to fear a $200 Linux PC
The prices look good, but I am a little...
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Last post by craigevil
2008-02-02 17:42
Music composition software?
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ka3 »
2007-11-26 01:02
I'm looking in to trying music composition. So far I've tried Denemo, which is great, except for two things: It doesn't support dynamics, and it...
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Last post by DarkButterfly
2008-01-31 09:29
Gentoo in Crisis
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by
stoffepojken »
2008-01-13 17:26
what do you think? Can this type of situation happened to Debian too? Should Gentoo accept the offer from drobbins?
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Last post by sumomica
2008-01-30 18:28
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Last post by <(DmC)>
2008-01-30 15:39
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Last post by DjBones
2008-01-27 09:48
PC users really are clueless
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by
mzilikazi »
2008-01-21 13:40
This guy is proof that some pc users really don't have any clue about what goes on underneath it all. I hope he's not in charge of anything more...
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Last post by Issyer
2008-01-26 22:51
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Last post by Lou
2008-01-23 16:38
Preboot environment turns PC into CE
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dragoon »
2008-01-20 01:17
I found this somewhat interesting at DeviceGuru:
DeviceVM demonstrated a Linux-powered PC preboot application environment that lets users instantly...
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Last post by jonny_noog
2008-01-21 09:13
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Last post by ajdlinux
2008-01-21 08:20
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Last post by dmn_clown
2008-01-20 18:54
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Last post by edbarx
2008-01-19 20:03
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Last post by dmn_clown
2008-01-17 18:39
Recommendable low level backup software?
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simen »
2008-01-15 12:08
I'm looking for some basic tool to compare and merge two file trees, eg. between a home directory and a removable disk. I don't need anything fancy,...
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Last post by simen
2008-01-16 00:29
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Last post by ka3
2008-01-15 22:53
What is SFTP?????
Replies: 3
by
kristinoh »
2008-01-11 11:28
Hi all,
I am new in programming and I just joined a company that offers secure file transfer software components. So I firstly want to gather some...
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Last post by gispy
2008-01-15 14:31
Anyone get their OLPC laptop yet?
Replies: 24
by
drokmed »
2008-01-08 14:33
Just got mine. Man, this thing is cool!
For $188 (plus tax+donation), it's a lot of laptop. Even though its based on a highly tweaked version of...
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Last post by <(DmC)>
2008-01-11 09:31
Nice article about basic CLI commands
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Lavene »
2008-01-09 09:38
Linux.com are running a nice little article about how to use the CLI to gather system information. It's pretty basic but useful for the CLI novice....
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Last post by Lavene
2008-01-09 09:38
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llivv »
2007-12-23 07:57
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Last post by JohnDeere630
2008-01-08 00:17
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Last post by souneedalink
2008-01-07 23:23
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Last post by jonny_noog
2008-01-06 11:59
irc client recommendation?
Replies: 33
by
jonny_noog »
2007-10-20 03:37
I've always had a bit of trouble getting into irc, I have tried in the past but often found that I would just end up not using it much and never get...
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Last post by 987687
2008-01-06 01:04
Do you trust Google?
Replies: 50
by
mzilikazi »
2006-12-30 04:06
Sure Google has a great search engine, they run some top secret flavor of Linux, they've released some great apps, Google Earth & Picasa w/ Linux...
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Last post by Damotclese
2008-01-04 18:54
Project suggestions?
Replies: 19
by
ka3 »
2007-11-08 03:36
I need a new project to work on - I just finished my last one and am looking for suggestions.
I was thinking about writing an SiS driver (not that...
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Last post by Damotclese
2008-01-04 18:51
Search google anonomously ?
Replies: 16
by
e1even1 »
2007-08-11 21:48
When you make a search on Google, your ip address, the time, and what you searched for is stored in their database forever and this information can...
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Last post by Damotclese
2008-01-04 18:49
Invitations to become a Fonero
Replies: 5
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industrialpunk »
2008-01-03 05:11
If anyone wants an invite they can get a FON wifi router for $5 plus shipping and also add a 7dbi antena for $2 -- worth it just for a cheap...
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Last post by industrialpunk
2008-01-03 19:17
wallpaper
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by
sdubois92 »
2008-01-01 20:41
I was bored so I made a debian wallpaper
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Last post by souneedalink
2008-01-02 22:24
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Last post by patrick78
2008-01-02 11:06
Technology Heroes
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indigo196 »
2007-12-24 02:08
As I do more and more reading I have come to really admire Torvalds...
It was a shock for me to realize that Linus Torvalds is actually younger than...
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Last post by garrincha
2007-12-31 22:35
hackerstickers.com
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sdubois92 »
2007-12-11 01:43
Has anyone else had problems with HackerStickers.com? I ordered a red debian decal on the 26th and it still has not arrived.
Item Order Total: 3.00...
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Last post by industrialpunk
2007-12-31 17:52
Y2K for real?
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by
987687 »
2007-12-20 12:56
I know we still have about 30 years to deal with this, but it is an issue. I set my clock up that high and firefox started screaming at me and kicker...
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Last post by Lavene
2007-12-22 11:20
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Last post by AdrianTM
2007-12-18 08:01
my wife's opinion ....
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by
EMD »
2007-11-24 16:09
While talking about Burst.com's lawsuit against Apple, my wife and I visited the Burst.com website and were surprised to find a complete list of...
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Last post by txHarleyMan
2007-12-17 13:36
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Last post by BowCatShot
2007-12-17 11:05
How to make computer busy?
Replies: 4
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GraphiteCube »
2007-12-16 11:33
Hi. I have a server running Debian Etch, and I have setup a web server (apache2), photo gallery (gallery2), file server (samba) and a SSH server on...
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Last post by roadnottaken
2007-12-17 00:51
Love and Sex with Robots!?!
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garrincha »
2007-12-14 18:02
I found this fantastic and funny review in the NYT via Slashdot:
Love & Sex With Robots
And I admit: I developed a little crush on one of the...
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Last post by garrincha
2007-12-16 10:36
TomTom Maps
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by
larry77 »
2007-12-12 22:58
Dear All,
I have just bought a Tomtom GPS. I heard that there are some free maps you can download from the net using a torrent.
I do not need then...
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Last post by ClarkVent
2007-12-14 12:43
Windows Vista
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by
indigo196 »
2007-12-04 13:56
I keep checking Secunia for issues with Vista in regards to security...
Vista 2007 advisories
I was shocked to see the Vista only had 13...
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Last post by swirling_vortex
2007-12-12 22:54
What's the deal with e17?
Replies: 18
by
CocoAUS »
2007-12-03 07:24
Long story short, I tried E17. I don't get it. Other than blazing speed, what is all the fuss about? It's not pretty, it's not intuitive, it doesn't...
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Last post by <(DmC)>
2007-12-12 07:21
DVD recordable dual layer?
Replies: 4
by
maggot_brain »
2007-12-09 21:07
Hi everyone,
I've just got a quick question. Which dual layer media is best dvd-r or dvd+r? By best, I mean which is most compatible with consumer...
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Last post by mzilikazi
2007-12-11 18:02
Is your avatar of you?
Replies: 44
by
987687 »
2007-10-20 00:44
I was wondering how many people actually use a picture of them selfs as their avatar. For the vote, I do.
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Last post by <(DmC)>
2007-12-10 22:18
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