Comments on: 3 reasons for off grid software choices http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/ Making Energy, Storing it, and using it wisely Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:27:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Arild Jensen http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Arild Jensen Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:02:19 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-145 Have you tested to see what difference there is in power consumption between the two O/S when being run on same computer? Have you tested to see what difference there is in power consumption between the two O/S when being run on same computer?

]]> By: Arild Jensen http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Arild Jensen Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:45:31 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-142 Marshall any thoughts on how or why the latest Skype for Linux will not work with my UBUNTU 8.04 DISTRO? An off-line reply is probably more suitable Marshall any thoughts on how or why the latest Skype for Linux will not work with my UBUNTU 8.04 DISTRO? An off-line reply is probably more suitable

]]> By: Arild Jensen http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Arild Jensen Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:42:49 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-141 Have not heard of a virus name. And until the other Ubuntu user suggested a virus I had not given it a thought. I also assumed Linux was 'bullet proof' but being open source Linux is easily decoded by a good hacker if they were so inclined. Apple ( MAC) users also thought they were immune but the number of users especially banks now makes them an attractive hacker target looking to break into bank accounts. Instances of virus or malware have been found I'm told by one knowledgable MAC user. Threat level is still quite low but no longer zero. Have not heard of a virus name. And until the other Ubuntu user suggested a virus I had not given it a thought. I also assumed Linux was ‘bullet proof’ but being open source Linux is easily decoded by a good hacker if they were so inclined. Apple ( MAC) users also thought they were immune but the number of users especially banks now makes them an attractive hacker target looking to break into bank accounts. Instances of virus or malware have been found I’m told by one knowledgable MAC user. Threat level is still quite low but no longer zero.

]]> By: marshall http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-139 marshall Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:04:51 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-139 What is the virus name? Has it infected millions of Ubuntu computers like Windows? No system is immune to malicious code, but its too easy to blame software bugs, or a corrupted file on a 'virus'. To this day, I have not had a 'virus' on one of mine, or the many systems I manage. What is the virus name? Has it infected millions of Ubuntu computers like Windows? No system is immune to malicious code, but its too easy to blame software bugs, or a corrupted file on a ‘virus’. To this day, I have not had a ‘virus’ on one of mine, or the many systems I manage.

]]> By: Arild Jensen http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Arild Jensen Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:52:35 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-138 Marshall your comment regarding virus immunity may soon have to be amended I recently suffered repeated problems with my UBUNTU machine and eventually a Linux expert I connected up with over the internet said he had noticed increased virus attacks from linux focussed virus. He considered it likely the problems I experienced was virus related not just operator error or software bugs. When I reloaded a spare HDD with a fresh copy of the same distro all the former problems disappeared. During the past week I have noticed an increase in suspicious emails containing possible virus. These immediately got erased. So far I'm okay. Only casualty so far has been my skype connection. Despite many attempts I cannot get the new Skype for Linux working with the original UBUNTU 8.04 Marshall your comment regarding virus immunity may soon have to be amended I recently suffered repeated problems with my UBUNTU machine and eventually a Linux expert I connected up with over the internet said he had noticed increased virus attacks from linux focussed virus. He considered it likely the problems I experienced was virus related not just operator error or software bugs. When I reloaded a spare HDD with a fresh copy of the same distro all the former problems disappeared. During the past week I have noticed an increase in suspicious emails containing possible virus. These immediately got erased. So far I’m okay. Only casualty so far has been my skype connection. Despite many attempts I cannot get the new Skype for Linux working with the original UBUNTU 8.04

]]> By: Arild http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Arild Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:48:46 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-93 I do share your enthusiasm for Linux but not many people are adventuresome enough to give it a try. In my work I need to use AutoCAD which is not available as a Linux application. Being compelled to run a windows machine for my work is a liability since it leaves me at risk to virus attacks. I do use virus protection but lost a couple of computers to one especially nasty version. When I sent the damaged computer out for repair the infected drive destroyed the computer at the repair ship. burned out the eeprom BIOS and necessitated replacement of the mother board. I cobbled together a working computer from some scrapped units and installed linux Ubuntu as a backup comm channel. this is what I am currently using until my repaired computer is sent back from the coast. Soon I hope! I have become the local computer guru so when I am stumped where and to whom do I go to for help? I do share your enthusiasm for Linux but not many people are adventuresome enough to give it a try. In my work I need to use AutoCAD which is not available as a Linux application. Being compelled to run a windows machine for my work is a liability since it leaves me at risk to virus attacks. I do use virus protection but lost a couple of computers to one especially nasty version. When I sent the damaged computer out for repair the infected drive destroyed the computer at the repair ship. burned out the eeprom BIOS and necessitated replacement of the mother board.
I cobbled together a working computer from some scrapped units and installed linux Ubuntu as a backup comm channel. this is what I am currently using until my repaired computer is sent back from the coast. Soon I hope!
I have become the local computer guru so when I am stumped where and to whom do I go to for help?

]]> By: Arild http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Arild Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:36:40 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-92 Unfortunately I was not in a position to purchase tech support and it would not be useful when my problem is lack of computer connection. We do not have a telephone link and rely on Skype for voice connection to outside world. Plus I had some unfortunate personal experiences with Linux proselyzers and evangelists. My but they can be arrogant and intolerant of older people like myself who are still catching up with modern technology. Unfortunately I was not in a position to purchase tech support and it would not be useful when my problem is lack of computer connection. We do not have a telephone link and rely on Skype for voice connection to outside world. Plus I had some unfortunate personal experiences with Linux proselyzers and evangelists. My but they can be arrogant and intolerant of older people like myself who are still catching up with modern technology.

]]> By: marshall http://www.genverters.com/internet/3-reasons-for-off-grid-software-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-91 marshall Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:31:41 +0000 http://www.genverters.com/?p=617#comment-91 Did you have a support contract with Canonical the commercial entity behind Ubuntu? Or was this free tech support from somewhere? Your point about a ISP monopoly not supporting anything other than Windows is unfortunately a problem. I can think of one possible workaround using virtualization in the windows only situation, but it would take a motivated person to figure it out, or some good tech help. Feel free to email me directly for the details at marshall [at] genverters.com Did you have a support contract with Canonical the commercial entity behind Ubuntu? Or was this free tech support from somewhere?

Your point about a ISP monopoly not supporting anything other than Windows is unfortunately a problem. I can think of one possible workaround using virtualization in the windows only situation, but it would take a motivated person to figure it out, or some good tech help. Feel free to email me directly for the details at marshall [at] genverters.com

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