Comments on: Laptop woes… http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/ Oracle related rants (and lots of off-topic stuff)... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:55:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: laptops http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-139812 laptops Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:49:03 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-139812 No doubt, a great information for me. No doubt, a great information for me.

]]> By: Ben Prusinski http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121425 Ben Prusinski Tue, 04 May 2010 06:21:15 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121425 Hi Tim, Correct, but setting up and using NFS with virtual machines is a royal PITA based on my experience trying to get the Mac OS X NFS working with the two guest VMs with Linux and RAC. Hi Tim,

Correct, but setting up and using NFS with virtual machines is a royal PITA based on my experience trying to get the Mac OS X NFS working with the two guest VMs with Linux and RAC.

]]> By: Tim... http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121376 Tim... Mon, 03 May 2010 07:27:32 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121376 Hi. You can certainly do a regular NFS installation, but you can also create files on the NFS mounts and tell ASM to use those files are drives. There is an Oracle whitepaper about it. Cheers Tim... Hi.

You can certainly do a regular NFS installation, but you can also create files on the NFS mounts and tell ASM to use those files are drives. There is an Oracle whitepaper about it.

Cheers

Tim…

]]> By: Ben Prusinski http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121370 Ben Prusinski Mon, 03 May 2010 06:53:46 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121370 As the owner of both Macbook and Windows based laptops, I like Macs but the problem is that most people use Windows so what I prefer is Windows with VMWare for Linux and Oracle. The Mac is great but overpriced for what you get although I do like some of the user interface features and software such as iTunes, Garage Band, and iMovie that come standard with a Mac not to mention few viruses infect my Apple products. Had to wipe and restore a Windows laptop that got infected recently which was no picnic. Still the end result due to limitation in VMWare Fusion for the Mac which prevents you from creating shared disks with VMWare for Linux which is required with RAC is a deal killer for my next computer purchase. I do know that Alex Gorbachev figured out a way to use NFS with the Mac OS to use for shared storage with RAC and VMWare but this is a pain and too much extra work. As the owner of both Macbook and Windows based laptops, I like Macs but the problem is that most people use Windows so what I prefer is Windows with VMWare for Linux and Oracle. The Mac is great but overpriced for what you get although I do like some of the user interface features and software such as iTunes, Garage Band, and iMovie that come standard with a Mac not to mention few viruses infect my Apple products. Had to wipe and restore a Windows laptop that got infected recently which was no picnic.

Still the end result due to limitation in VMWare Fusion for the Mac which prevents you from creating shared disks with VMWare for Linux which is required with RAC is a deal killer for my next computer purchase. I do know that Alex Gorbachev figured out a way to use NFS with the Mac OS to use for shared storage with RAC and VMWare but this is a pain and too much extra work.

]]> By: Tim... http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121346 Tim... Sun, 02 May 2010 16:01:03 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121346 Hi Chris. The Dell laptop had the screen fixed in the office if you remember. :) I have no real problem with the hardware, except the fan, and the unibody pretty and strong. As you pointed out, I did launch it across the hotel room by accident when I forgot to zip the side pocket on the bag. Maybe I should just put Windows on it when I get it back. :) Cheers Tim... Hi Chris. The Dell laptop had the screen fixed in the office if you remember. :)

I have no real problem with the hardware, except the fan, and the unibody pretty and strong. As you pointed out, I did launch it across the hotel room by accident when I forgot to zip the side pocket on the bag. Maybe I should just put Windows on it when I get it back. :)

Cheers

Tim…

]]> By: Chris http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121345 Chris Sun, 02 May 2010 15:21:43 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121345 You pays your money you makes your choice. I dont think many people would disagree with you in terms of component specs, but the flip side is that the physical unit is way ahead of the majority of other brand units. The UniBody is way stronger that competitors etc. Would a.n. other have survived throwing it accross the room? Was it NZ/Australia you wrote about doing that? At least its getting sorted though. Nothing is perfect nowadays no matter what you buy or how much you spend. I agree the OS is personal preference. Lack of a few pieces of s/w is an issue, but for me I have managed ok. Ps. I also remember a problem with a dell laptop where the screen needed fixing and the unit needed to be sent back. Any ideas who the owner was? You pays your money you makes your choice.

I dont think many people would disagree with you in terms of component specs, but the flip side is that the physical unit is way ahead of the majority of other brand units.

The UniBody is way stronger that competitors etc. Would a.n. other have survived throwing it accross the room? Was it NZ/Australia you wrote about doing that?

At least its getting sorted though. Nothing is perfect nowadays no matter what you buy or how much you spend.

I agree the OS is personal preference. Lack of a few pieces of s/w is an issue, but for me I have managed ok.

Ps. I also remember a problem with a dell laptop where the screen needed fixing and the unit needed to be sent back. Any ideas who the owner was?

]]> By: Farhan ALI http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121262 Farhan ALI Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:08:53 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121262 Dear Tim, I have written a book on "ORACLE PL/SQL 11G" that is available on most online stores including amazon, book is available on the following links http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1450505295/afreward-20/ https://www.createspace.com/3422660 This book has been written by giving enormous simple examples of each feature so it is easily understandable for new developers and there are many advance features that most of the conventional books ignore so it is equally beneficial to the experts. There are more than 400 particle examples, which are being given by keeping in mind the practice problems i faced. This book is very useful for the person, who wants to work as an oracle developer, working developer who wants to extend his knowledge and professional or student who intend to give OCP exam. Please refer this book to the people who can get benefit, please mail me for any kind of advice, suggestion contact at the following address Email: Farhan.ocp@gmail.com Farhan_ali99@hotmail.com Cell: 00971501614595 Studio#304 Mussallah building 4 Bur Dubai, Dubai. Regards Farhan Ali Oracle Database Expert Dear Tim,
I have written a book on “ORACLE PL/SQL 11G” that is available on most online stores including amazon, book is available on the
following links
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1450505295/afreward-20/
https://www.createspace.com/3422660
This book has been written by giving enormous simple examples of each feature so it is easily understandable for new developers
and there are many advance features that most of the conventional books ignore so it is equally beneficial to the experts.
There are more than 400 particle examples, which are being given by keeping in mind the practice problems i faced.
This book is very useful for the person, who wants to work as an oracle developer, working developer who wants to extend his knowledge
and professional or student who intend to give OCP exam.
Please refer this book to the people who can get benefit, please mail me for any kind of advice, suggestion contact
at the following address

Email: Farhan.ocp@gmail.com
Farhan_ali99@hotmail.com

Cell: 00971501614595

Studio#304 Mussallah building 4
Bur Dubai, Dubai.

Regards
Farhan Ali
Oracle Database Expert

]]> By: Tim... http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121241 Tim... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:07:58 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121241 Hi. The only thing I really do on my laptop is Oracle presentations. Apart from clearing down the browser caches, there's not really much else to do. :) Cheers Tim... Hi.

The only thing I really do on my laptop is Oracle presentations. Apart from clearing down the browser caches, there’s not really much else to do. :)

Cheers

Tim…

]]> By: Gary http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121215 Gary Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:12:53 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121215 Nosey question, but do you use encryption on your laptop and, if not, any qualms about having a bunch of strangers with physical access to your hard drive ? Last time I sent my PC for an upgrade, it took several hours to 'clean' it to my satisfaction. Maybe I'm just paranoid though. PS. There are places that hire out laptops for short periods. If you are not going to need a specially configured demo machine, then best to ring round a few friends though. Nosey question, but do you use encryption on your laptop and, if not, any qualms about having a bunch of strangers with physical access to your hard drive ?

Last time I sent my PC for an upgrade, it took several hours to ‘clean’ it to my satisfaction. Maybe I’m just paranoid though.

PS. There are places that hire out laptops for short periods. If you are not going to need a specially configured demo machine, then best to ring round a few friends though.

]]> By: Tim... http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/2010/04/29/laptop-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-121192 Tim... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:36:24 +0000 http://www.oracle-base.com/blog/?p=1316#comment-121192 Hi. Andy: I guess the Windows issue is because everywhere I go everyone (OK not really everyone, but you know what I mean) uses Windows. By not using Windows what am I accomplishing? Other OSes are not really better for a laptop. In fact, they are worse as there are some things I can't run natively, having to run on VMs or Wine. The Mac thing was an experiment, brought about in part by the sheer volume of positive comments by other people I spoke to. Although I'm sure their arguments still hold for them, for me they have not proved convincing. Linux on the desktop? Been there, done that, have the scars. Even though the newest versions of Ubuntu have certainly changed the landscape somewhat, it's still a minority desktop OS. I am tempted by the next version of Ubuntu, but I know I'll spend time messing about trying to get an assortment of hardware and software working. There's always something that's not quite 100% when I try Linux as a desktop. Sometimes I love the challenge. Sometimes I'm bored by how long it takes me to achieve relatively simple tasks. With this in mind, given the choice of Windows, OSX and Linux (Ubuntu or similar) I find myself drawn back towards Windows for the desktop. Having tried the alternatives I see no compelling reason to not use Windows. The geek in me doesn't like to admit this, but the simple fact is I've got better things to do with my life than trying to fight this fight. Remember, this is all about the desktop, not the server. Linux is "my" #1 choice there. No questions. Regarding the £350 laptop issue, the only thing that depresses me more than spending £1,300 on a laptop is spending £350 on something that I will never use again. I'm not sure I'm even capable of doing that. :) Cheers Tim... Hi.

Andy:

I guess the Windows issue is because everywhere I go everyone (OK not really everyone, but you know what I mean) uses Windows. By not using Windows what am I accomplishing? Other OSes are not really better for a laptop. In fact, they are worse as there are some things I can’t run natively, having to run on VMs or Wine.

The Mac thing was an experiment, brought about in part by the sheer volume of positive comments by other people I spoke to. Although I’m sure their arguments still hold for them, for me they have not proved convincing.

Linux on the desktop? Been there, done that, have the scars. Even though the newest versions of Ubuntu have certainly changed the landscape somewhat, it’s still a minority desktop OS. I am tempted by the next version of Ubuntu, but I know I’ll spend time messing about trying to get an assortment of hardware and software working. There’s always something that’s not quite 100% when I try Linux as a desktop. Sometimes I love the challenge. Sometimes I’m bored by how long it takes me to achieve relatively simple tasks.

With this in mind, given the choice of Windows, OSX and Linux (Ubuntu or similar) I find myself drawn back towards Windows for the desktop. Having tried the alternatives I see no compelling reason to not use Windows. The geek in me doesn’t like to admit this, but the simple fact is I’ve got better things to do with my life than trying to fight this fight.

Remember, this is all about the desktop, not the server. Linux is “my” #1 choice there. No questions.

Regarding the £350 laptop issue, the only thing that depresses me more than spending £1,300 on a laptop is spending £350 on something that I will never use again. I’m not sure I’m even capable of doing that. :)

Cheers

Tim…

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