Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

Pizzasgood · Posted: Sat 25 Apr 2009, 19:22 Post subject:

Mostly Arthur C. Clark lately. Though, I was recently tricked into reading a boring love story (you know the type - couple breaks up, sees other people, attempts to get back together but hate eachother, then get back together anyway and live happily ever after...) because it was titled "Lightyears" so I thought it was a sci-fi. I quickly realized the truth, but I hate quitting a book once I've started so I had to finish it... But the Clark books are all great.

But that's not related to my rant. I read what you said, which I quoted. I was annoyed at people using (for nefarious purposes) my habit of misusing tech words and acronyms for other things, or as expletives. And I was tired and bored and overworked, so ranting and raving a little made me feel better. Smile

aarf · Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 3620 Location: around the bend

ecomoney · Posted: Sun 26 Apr 2009, 08:03 Post subject:

@ Pizzasgood

I find those types of books very good research reading into mankinds greatest mystery...womenkind Wink

@ All

So....are we decided? Puppy is definitely "Green"?

If thats the case...we elligeable for quite a bit of funding to get some professional programmers/project managers in.

Comeon guys/girls....weve got the world to save.

Woof Woof

aarf · Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 3620 Location: around the bend

hillside · Posted: Sun 26 Apr 2009, 09:51 Post subject:

ecomoney · Posted: Sun 26 Apr 2009, 12:08 Post subject:

Us British, having seen your revolution, are constantly amazed by the faith you Americans have in your "goverment". We learnt from that mistake as well when you guys broke away Smile

If you have an Environmental concern, you should get others to adopt it. Puppy Linux is a "green" technology, and also a example of how other future technology can be made "green" too.

It naturally surpasses single direction technology, who's centralized message promotes the cause of its sponsors....to promote consumption of natural resources via their limited-lifespan products. Puppy spreads knowledge not widely available through single-direction media.

Look at that fellow Al Gore. Hes a politician who is aware of politics works with no reason now to deceive anyone. Watch his film "An inconvenient Truth".

@ Hillside
Puppy is actually politically green, and we shouldnt rely on those who govern to support it.

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

Rob

Perhaps an email to Greenpeace/FOE suggesting they support Puppy for XXX reasons, including recycling Very Happy

I, too have thought about funding/support, but 'got my fingers burnt' doing the M11 campaign
I find involvement with 'officialdom', sadly requires them to monopolise your headspace, timescales & agenda!!

Once Open Source has more impact, they may see the light

Aitch Smile

ecomoney · Posted: Thu 30 Apr 2009, 17:35 Post subject:

Yes, I started my "social enterprise" (I have to be VERY careful people understand Im not like Bill Gates), a got grant funding. Yes they do want headspace, forms filling, "proof of delivered objectives" etc), the trick would be to approach an organisation who's goals match those of Puppy Linux's Effects. Im not sure those of Greenpeace are a very good fit....maybe Norton or Symantic Wink

The problem with money is that, if there is no "profit", then there is no "investment".

The thing is, puppies benefit is to the people that use it.....perhaps something should be put into puppy itself, like a link in the web browser to donate to a "puppy linux charity". This would be able to support valuable contributors (Like MU) to allow them to work on puppy full time. To think he was nearly going to have to go work for a bank!

How/If this ever came about, it would have to be very well discussed, and open and transparent. This is perhaps a topic for another thread.

"Should Puppy Learn to Beg"

Now THAT should be a contentious topic.

tronkel · Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Posts: 1058 Location: Vienna Austria

ecomoney wrote:

aarf · Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 3620 Location: around the bend

The key trick to dealing with govt departments is to do a freedom of information request for their decision guidelines BEFORE you start on your proposal.

ecomoney · Posted: Thu 30 Apr 2009, 21:28 Post subject:

Thank you for the compliment Tronkel

I have been accused of trying to modify puppy just so I can make money with it. Just because its free shouldnt mean its not worth anything!

Perhaps a new thread on this topic? I shouldnt be the one to start it though Cool

thane · Posted: Wed 13 May 2009, 21:08 Post subject:

"Is Puppy Green?"

Yes! According to the website below, 75% of a computer's fossil fuel usage occurs during manufacture; only 25% during its working life (the link doesn't address disposal). So extending the life of a computer (reducing demand for a new one) is the most important "green" computer thing you can do. This holds even if an old computer running Puppy uses more energy than a new one running Windows does.

http://www.ecopcreview.com/LCA_and_ECPR?page=0%2C1

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

& Greenpeace [quoting nicely out of date reference!]

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/toxics/e-waste-the-truth-about-windows20071204

Lobster · Posted: Sat 07 Nov 2009, 05:00 Post subject:

. . . and I still await disposable hemp clothes as a mainstream item (rather than fashion)

It isn't here yet
but bio-degradable tablets (I think the laptop has had its day)
will certainly be fun.
http://www.good.is/post/recyclable-paper-laptop/

roll on nano technology

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

Perhaps if we post a request for bio-technologists reading this, to make a plastic/laptop eating nanobug? Laughing

A few [or more] years ago I could've supplied the fibre for your hemp clothing....but I'm not cultivating any more Wink

Aitch