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Apple Tries to Patent Fast User Switching
Ashcrow writes "An article from The Register points out Apple's attempt to patent fast user switching. It seems that Steve Jobs admits that Microsoft beat them to the punch but believes Panther's implementation is superior."
Apple phUX and 5UXX j00 Apple luzz0RS!!!
And the faster that Apple provides the genesis for 64-bit user software, the faster the PC world will be dragged along kicking and screaming, to the benefit of us all.
And yes, I know that just going to 64-bits alone doesn't automatically confer advantages, but there are advantages. I also expect that to be the last such migration in my life time. It might be famous last words, however I do have trouble believing 64-bit processing and addressing will get outgrown by any software we'll be running on the desktop.
"It's the height of ridiculousness to say for those 9 lines you get hundreds of millions."
This is really staring to href="http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?bo ok=Dictionary&va=bother">bother me
Some are superior, but why do I need a link to see Panther. I know this is not the worst example, but please let us use the internet if we are clueless.
robert: what do you look like baby?
tasha_yar: i'm 5'2r blonde / blue eyes / 34 b / blak mini / white silk blouse / no panties
robert: no panties that's hot. wanna cyber?
tasha_yar: sure, what do you look like?
robert: I'm 5'5". grey hair, long white beard.
tasha_yar: Like Santa Claus?
robert: No. Like a wizard. I'm weaving earth and air to create bonds for your ankles and hands.
tasha_yar: what?
robert: Now I'm weaving air to carry you into the interdimensional gateway in my closet.
robert: I follow you into the gateway. Now we're on the 4th planet in the Dvorak system.
tasha_yar: What the f**k is this?
robert: Don't worry, the air is almost like terra here. Now I weave fire and burn off your skirt and blouse.
tasha_yar: this is sick.
robert: not yet baby. I'm just getting started.
tasha_yar: I'm going to leave.
robert: you can't my pretty. the gates are closed. Now hush as I cast a spell.
robert: I'm weaving spirit as I touch your mind. I'm manipulating your pleasure centers and I'm making you very, very wet.
tasha_yar: god, I'm so horny. Oooh. Ooooh.
robert: I tie off the spirit weave and remove my garment. I then weave spirit and water and pump myself up. Now I'm ready.
tasha_yar: oh. this is great. how do you do this?
robert: I weave earth and fire to release your bonds. but you still float in the air.
robert: I bring you closer to me. You're moaning and dripping wet. I weave air to blow in your ear. You almost faint.
tasha_yar: this is fantastic. I hope it never ends.
robert: you know. this sucks. I'm going home.
tasha_yar: what?
robert: Yeah, I've had too much of this lately. I need something else to do with myself. Maybe write a book or something.
tasha_yar: but we were just about to get it going.
robert: well s**t happens you know. BTW what's your real name?
tasha_yar: Moiraine. Why?
robert: Just curious.
Dear Heloise,
My husband has finally discovered the internet. You might think that this is a good thing. It's not. He has discovered internet porn. This isn't usually a problem. Heh I'm happy to be able to sleep without him pawing me. But he likes to let loose on the keyboard. Better than letting loose all over me, but still a problem.
We're having trouble getting the jism out of the keyboard. It seems to be wedged into the spaces between the keys. We've tried everything we could think of to remove the seddy cruft. Baking soda. Hairspray. White vinegar.
Our letters to Apple Computer go unanswered. I'm not sure they'd know what to do anyway.
Help me Heloise. You're my only hope.
First of all--well, duh...
Second of all--you don't make your point sound any more valid (and you don't sound any more intelligent, for that matter) by calling me "Menstrual Babe." Besides, I find it offensive. I hope your post will be moderated down, because I don't want people see how you embarass yourself calling me that way.
Karma: Positive (probably because of superiour intellect)
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