From owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Thu May 28 19:53:49 2009 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 492A71065705 for ; Thu, 28 May 2009 19:53:49 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from wojtek@wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl) Received: from wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl (wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl [IPv6:2001:4070:101:2::1]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 63BB28FC1D for ; Thu, 28 May 2009 19:53:48 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from wojtek@wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl) Received: from wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl (localhost [IPv6:::1]) by wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl (8.14.3/8.14.3) with ESMTP id n4SJK39g061870; Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:03 +0200 (CEST) (envelope-from wojtek@wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl) Received: from localhost (wojtek@localhost) by wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl (8.14.3/8.14.3/Submit) with ESMTP id n4SJK3N0061867; Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:03 +0200 (CEST) (envelope-from wojtek@wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl) Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:03 +0200 (CEST) From: Wojciech Puchar To: Polytropon In-Reply-To: <20090528182059.8e45b558.freebsd@edvax.de> Message-ID: References: <20061208042111.GA709@host.my.domain> <23685866.post@talk.nabble.com> <20090524104618.0a62a935@scorpio> <23711563.post@talk.nabble.com> <20090525154816.3cee4b9a@scorpio> <20090526144939.d21275c2.freebsd@edvax.de> <20090527133706.1a6e4612@scorpio> <20090528083057.554dca76@scorpio> <20090528182059.8e45b558.freebsd@edvax.de> User-Agent: Alpine 2.00 (BSF 1167 2008-08-23) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Canon printer and TurboPrint X-BeenThere: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list List-Id: User questions List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 19:53:50 -0000 > I may add that I'm using FreeBSD exclusively (!) on my desktop > since version 4.0 without any problems. I just don't describe > the use "desktop" with "runs 'Flash' flawlessly". As Wojciech still today i don't get explanation what is "desktop usage". Well my second computer stays on the desk. is it desktop usage? > your system. The FreeBSD OS is just the basis for this, not > the entire means. Today there is a problem with global computer disinformation, started first by microsoft, but now continued by many else. Most common misconception is calling "Operating System" huge set of OS itself, tons of programs, GUI interfaces and even web browser. This make confusement on that list VERY often. Statements like "FreeBSD doesn't support FLASH well" are perfect examples. Wouldn't be just clear to say "Adobe doesn't support FLASH under FreeBSD"? So little change, and much closer to reality. > printer: the PC and the license for "Windows". I'm not sure > what this costs altogether, but maybe it justifies buying > an office-class printer that is fully standard-compliant and > will serve you more years than a non-printer would. Windows is usually OEM'ed, but it still costs over 50$ in price, not mentioning NEW computer. 250$ is probably the lowest price of computer with windows licence included, without monitor. Even expensive standard compliant printer is cheaper, and much easier to use.