chiangkl

@chiangkl (12)

Malaysia • Age 54

Joined myLot 19 years ago

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6 cents per post?

spoiled311 @spoiled311 (5500) • Philippines 16 Nov 08

a few days back, i got a lot of time and so i got so active here in mylot. i think i started and replied to 25-26 discussions in all. but mostly, i started discussions. when the earnings were calculated, i got more than $1.50....

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chiangkl that's really not bad.... I have registered since a year ago, but seldom logon....I will start to be more active and post more messages. MyLot is a good platform to ask question and gain knowledge as well.

16 Nov 08

what is your experience using open source software?

encik_khairul @encik_khairul (183) • Malaysia 15 Apr 07

i've been using ubuntu for quite some times. what i can say is it isn't an out-of-box software as i have to spend a lot of time searching the net on how to configure certain things such as how to play mp3. i've also tried...

all in one software

open source

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chiangkl Many open source desktop software are still buggy or do not provide enough features. To me, it can get the job done, but it is still not as efficient as the Windows counterparts. However, I am looking forward for more community involvement to improve...

16 Nov 08

Open Source Operating Systems

h8739182 @h8739182 (448) • India 15 Sep 08

Which Open Source Operating systems do you prefer for day to day use. What exactly do you look for before choosing an an Open Source software.

open source

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chiangkl In searching for a good desktop distribution, I have tried Ubuntu, OpenSusue, Centos, Fedora....... I ended up with a distibution called Arch Linux. This is a lightweight operating system, wich runs fast and efficient. I have a 192MB old PC....all...

16 Nov 08

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Installing opensource software.

henry140468 @henry140468 (323) • India 6 Oct 08

All of you know that there are three populer methods for installing software into your system. 1.Debian packages 2.RPM's 3.Compiling from the source. Which method do you prefer?Why? I personally like installing the .deb...

linux

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chiangkl Debian package and RPM (using YUM or other Repository Manager) will handle dependency well. Compiling from source is always difficult especially for linux newbies. However, some experience linux users may prefer compiling from source, it gives them full...

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What is your favorite Linux LiveCD?

robear @robear (6) • United States 31 Oct 08

Or your favorite Linux distro? I like testing a Linux as a livecd so I can just boot and go with no install, kind of like having a screen shot before making a big download. Anyways, I use LinuxMint everyday for 99% of my...

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chiangkl Knoppix is another great live cd. I kept a few version of it, in many cases, I can use one of them to boot with all hardware detected properly. I also use it for recovery purpose.

16 Nov 08

VI or not VI

dyj_athan @dyj_athan (41) • Philippines 21 Oct 08

what is your favorite text editor in linux? love VI for its robust functions. whats yours

editor

linux

text editor

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chiangkl i like Linux.....but, I never like VI, may be I am coming from Windows background. For me, NANO is the easiest replacement editor for linux terminal.

16 Nov 08

which one is your best software ?

sudheervm @sudheervm (210) • India 14 Nov 08

Name the best software and its features which attracted you the most.

best software features

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chiangkl The best software to me is the Operating System..... I like Linux operating system specifically.....all distributions, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, Debian are great software. It is fantastic the community can come out with such good Operating Software.

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how many spams you get each day

suntuu @suntuu (294) • India 16 Nov 08

whenever i check my mail i found around 50 spams each day. and it really frustrates me. so i want to know how much spam do you get every day. and also it would be helpful to suggest some methods to a avoid spams.

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chiangkl I am getting more than 50 spams eash day as well. It becomes unbearable now....so, I have registered a new e-mail address for private and friends communication use. I will not give out this address in any registration/sign up site.

16 Nov 08

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Do you have to feel guilty about pirated software?

srganesh @srganesh (6339) • India 16 Nov 08

Have you used any pirated software?What kind is it?Else,have you cracked a trial version?Is it wrong or right to do so?Are you guilty about it?

pirated software

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chiangkl It is definitely not so "right" to do so, but as many have pointed out, original software are just too expensive. I did use pirated software, must have started to phase out one by one, and replaced them by open source or freeware alternatives. My...

16 Nov 08