turn off copy/move/link prompt?548 (8/2/2010 2:36:56 PM) comp.windows.x.kde If I drag'n'drop object to another folder, KDE has a prompt asking if I want to move it, copy it, or make a link. Previously with KDE if I held the control key, it knew I wanted to copy; shift key was a move;... AZ
any way other than 'mute' to put a muzzle on kde4?723 (4/18/2010 2:19:38 AM) comp.windows.x.kde KDE4 has some notifications that can't seem to be silenced. I really despise having the system pop and burp at me every time I close firefox with two tabs, for example. I've been through "kde notifications", ... AZ
!@#$%^&!! "printer applet"1139 (3/14/2010 7:12:21 PM) comp.windows.x.kde I have a printer managed outside cups, but kde insists on configuring a new printer that have to remove every single time I log in. Is there any way to disable this assinine behavior? There's a reason I don't... AZ
print manager seems broken625 (2/28/2010 8:04:45 PM) comp.windows.x.kde 1) any way to stop kde from ever automagically create a printer? I really hate that and it reaks of microsoft windows. I already had a vmware session handling a printer; I don't appreciate having to delete ... AZ
kmail message counts324 (2/27/2010 7:38:49 PM) comp.windows.x.kde In kmail 1.13, the folders show two message counts. For example "inbox (3 + 36)" The first one is the number of unread message. What is the second number? The number from the last fetch? Stays the same afte... AZ
How do I in kde4:1228 (2/25/2010 6:26:25 PM) comp.windows.x.kde I've tried kde 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 and gone back to 3.5.10 every time because I can not do or set up an environment like I had in 3.5. 1) there's a goofy CDE style window with my desktop icons. I can put l... AZ
64 bit windows, what a joke2414 (7/13/2009 6:17:22 PM) comp.os.linux.advocacy A friend wanted me to build him a high end system. Wants vista on the thing so that he can stream to his xbox and run some proprietary applications. His old system is a 2.5ghz dual core w/ 3GB of memory that ... AZ
Vista, New and improved: KSOD replaces BSOD879 (7/1/2009 4:10:04 PM) comp.os.linux.advocacy Got a friends laptop to fix that uses vista. It hangs during bootup with the mouse pointer over the black desktop and nothing else. Safemode won't fix it. It's the infamous blacK Screen Of Death. Found bl... AZ
turn off copy/move/link prompt?548 (8/2/2010 2:36:56 PM) comp.windows.x.kde If I drag'n'drop object to another folder, KDE has a prompt asking if I want to move it, copy it, or make a link. Previously with KDE if I held the control key, it knew I wanted to copy; shift key was a move;... aznomad.3(960)
building a new web server1330 (8/11/2010 1:56:28 PM) comp.os.linux.networking Hi all, I'm newbie in linux and started building a new ubuntu 10.04 web hosting server and having for me and my friends.. I need help into what to first install and how make the web server visible.. thanks ... lwazintle(1)
Info for Mobo AM3 compatible with Linux138 (9/4/2010 10:44:08 PM) comp.os.linux.hardware Hello everyone, unfortunately my current mobo 939 decided to forsake me, and I urgently need to replace mobo and CPU. I should be oriented towards a Phenom X4 945 or 955, .... but the thing that most 'intere... ram.ram(1)
windows issues2122 (9/9/2010 8:17:38 PM) comp.programming I have a windows xp partition that I have to keep alive, as it is the only OS I have that can talk to my printer, which needs to happen for business purposes. I bought a logitech webcam and have had a lot of... Uno
Hole in Linux kernel provides root rights2880 (9/18/2010 12:47:26 PM) comp.os.linux.advocacy
Hole in Linux kernel provides root rights
17 September 2010
A vulnerability in the 32-bit compatibility mode of the current Linux kernel
(and previous versions) for 64-bit systems can be exploited to ... Ezekiel
Another advantage Linux has over Windows10529 (9/30/2010 6:02:27 PM) comp.os.linux.advocacy Linux is not affected by the Zeus banking Trojan, it's a *WINDOWS ONLY* virus begin{quote} New ?Sophisticated? Trojan, Which Is Undetectable, Has Emptied Bank Accounts Worldwide Hold onto your hats. A new v... linux-2(2720)
Top 500 Supercomputers run Linux.1225 (10/8/2010 8:09:34 AM) comp.os.linux.advocacy Out of the top 500 supercomputers, 455 run Linux. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOP500 Linux was also selected as the operating system for the world's most powerful supercomputer, IBM's Sequoia which will become... parsonagerobert(2)
PCI-E SATA adapter that can fix 2.5" HDD on it841 (10/11/2010 12:57:53 PM) comp.os.linux.hardware Hello. Running out of expansion space for the server now I am thinking is there an PCI-E sata adaptor that actually allow to fix an 2.5" HDD on it? Theoretically it's OK to build the card, as a full space for ... Junk992(16)
Why is Linux desktop share dropping?16815 (10/18/2010 6:13:28 PM) comp.os.linux.advocacy Looks like Linux desktop share is dropping again, now below 1% and still going down. http://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=9&qpcustom=iOS,Linux&sample=36 Please help me explai... Ignoramus655
Why Linux Will Bury Windows.1049 (10/26/2010 3:26:43 AM) comp.os.linux.advocacy 1. Linux is free as in freedom. Windows costs money. 2. Linux encourages community development. Windows assumes you are a thief. 3. Linux supports more hardware than Windows. 4. Linux runs on more hardware plat... thelinuxman9180o(2)