I'd rather be a bottom-feeder than someone who pays twice what I do for the same hardware and calls it an "experience".
If you had used Apple hardware for any length of time, you would understand "the experience" for which many users are willing to pay a premium.
If you tick off the individual components on a specifications sheet, you might see "the same hardware". Everyday use tells a different story. Take an Apple laptop as an example. As a long time ThinkPad user, I'm familiar with the feel of quality hardware, and the build quality of Apple's laptops make the ThinkPad feel creaky and rickety. I had long ago realized the value of paying a premium for a ThinkPad over a consumer Dell or Acer or Toshiba, etc. But now, after using Apple hardware (even to run Linux or Windows), a ThinkPad for roughly the same premium isn't even a consideration.
You may pay half as much for your hardware, but for me, it's worth paying a premium knowing I have something that will last. Not to mention the rather solid unix OS that comes bundled with it.
The support of Direct3D/OpenGL isn't the issue. It's realistic to think (or hope) that someone with the capability to completely change the web might choose to use an open standard.
Look around. Do you see private companies lining up to fund Moon travel?
No, it's far too dangerous.
Believe me, if Boeing or General Electric or United Airlines (those seem like the most obvious candidates off the top of my head; I'm sure there are many others) thought there was a profit in it, they'd be lobbying like mad for whatever regulatory changes would be necessary, and simultaneously developing well-publicized plans. Instead we have the absurdly misnamed "Virgin Galactic" planning suborbital hops at some point in the unspecified future -- and as much money as the Branson empire represents, the truth is that when it comes to projects of this scale, Virgin Everything is a bit player.
Indeed, Virgin Galactic is a big player. With their assets, they could certainly build the necessary launch facilities where regulations are not an issue. But...
Yes, eventually the technology will improve to the point that corporate investors will see a short-term profit potential, and at that point the dollars will start flowing in. But it is going to take massive government investment to get us there. As long as the US is dragging its feet, we'd better hope that the EU or Russia or China can step up, because otherwise we are just not going to see people on the Moon again in our lifetimes.
As long as the US, EU, Russia and China keep wasting time and money on the prospect of manned flight, technology willNOTimprove to the point that corporate investors will see a short-term profit potential. We need to hash out the details of the interplanetary medium before we start blasting people into it. We need to fund unmanned exploration before we start blasting humans into the radiation. Sure, it might be fun to watch. But until you understand it, good luck.
In many ways, Kontact is a great PIM. In my experience it seems faster and more polished than Evolution or Thunderbird/Sunbird. Unfortunately, its IMAP support is a bit clunky. According to the one of the devs, until KMail has been moved to the Akonadi back end it is impossible to search across multiple IMAP folders (see http://www.nabble.com/Is-it-possible-to-search-multiple-IMAP-folders-in-a-single-search--td16188937.html
). With 5+ IMAP accounts, it's extremely convenient (necessary?) to define a search folder, call it "Inbox", that polls all IMAP Inboxes for new mail. The same applies for sent mail, etc. It's likely not an issue for most users, but it's something that works flawlessly in other full featured PIM/email clients. For now I'm stuck using slower, uglier PIMs because of a lack of basic IMAP search functionality in KMail. Until it's resolved I'd hesitate to call Kontact "streets ahead" of either Thunderbird, Evolution, or Outlook.
This makes sense to me. As mobile devices become fully web capable, I can't see how this is a bad thing. Pay $.99 to buy a song from iTunes and carry it around on your iPhone (wasting precious space that you've also paid for)? or pay $.10 for a song and fire up your mobile browser to listen? Not only is it much cheaper, but you don't have to worry about storage, backup, etc.
you can put a video card in the base system in the mini you are stuck with the POS gma 950 video and laptop parts. But with the base system, you don't need punctuation.
This is no different than fat people suing McDonald's for making them fat... who forced you to eat the f'n cheesburger?!? It's pretty sure sign the legal system has gone awry when personal accountability is forgotten--how long until we see firearm manufacturers charged with murder?
not yet convinced by that keyboard. The keyboard and the glossy screen were my two major concerns when I recently purchased a MacBook. The glossy screen is insufferable--a nightmare to keep clean, and a veritable mirror in the light. But pay twice as much for a MacBook Pro just for the option of having a matte screen? seriously.
The keyboard, on the other hand, is incredible. The key travel is impressive for the limited space, and the action is akin to the old IBM Model M--there is no uncertainty when a key has been pressed. The only drawback is that I can no longer tolerate standard keyboards--anything other than the flat, responsive MacBook keyboard, and I feel like I'm typing on a bowl of jello... coated with molasses... (with the one exception of my mini Cherry keyboard).
Just my thoughts. I have no reason to get a new iMac, but the keyboard is a must!
I'll gladly corroborate thedailywtf experience. Out of curiosity, I asked, "do chacha guides use google?" Here is the ensuing madness, complete with chacha's policy of discretionary censorship:
Status: Connecting...
Status: Looking for a guide...
Ring:...
Status: Connected to guide: Kim(15654)
Kim(15654): Welcome to ChaCha!
You: hi kim
You: i'm curious how chacha works. do you (guides) just run a google search and then forward me the results?
You: are you there?
You: hello?
Transfer: You are being transferred to another guide who can help you search even better!
Status: Looking for a guide...
Status: Connected to guide: Jeremy(27194)
Jeremy(27194): Welcome to ChaCha!
Jeremy(27194): Hi there I will be helping you with your search.
Jeremy(27194): Would you care to tell me a bit more about your topic?
You: I just asked Kim(15654), "i'm curious how chacha works. do you (guides) just run a google search and then forward me the results?"
You: my original search was "do chacha guides use google"
Jeremy(27194): we use whatever we need to use, many guides use a various amount of links from every where
You: ok. just curious. i've seen that indiana university is using chacha rather than google for their default search engine. so i'm guessing the chacha engine (with guides, etc) can be integrated into pages, has the ability to search locally, etc?
You: ie. how do you handle domain specific search. does chacha support common advanced search keywords?
Jeremy(27194): Im not sure what your asking in your last reply?
Jeremy(27194): we can search whatever you like, as long as its content is not of offending nature
Jeremy(27194): Is there anything else on this topic I can find for you today?
You: who decides which content is offensive in nature?
Jeremy(27194): I do
You: so chacha is a search engine / censorship engine?
Jeremy(27194): If you do not have a valid search I must terminate the session.
You: thanks. While I feel a tinge guilty for harassing Jeremy with a clearly pointless search, it serves to show just how pointless/inefficient the system is. I can't believe anyone (especially a major university) would advocate such a shitty search system without some sort of vested interest.
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I'd rather be a bottom-feeder than someone who pays twice what I do for the same hardware and calls it an "experience".
If you had used Apple hardware for any length of time, you would understand "the experience" for which many users are willing to pay a premium.
If you tick off the individual components on a specifications sheet, you might see "the same hardware". Everyday use tells a different story. Take an Apple laptop as an example. As a long time ThinkPad user, I'm familiar with the feel of quality hardware, and the build quality of Apple's laptops make the ThinkPad feel creaky and rickety. I had long ago realized the value of paying a premium for a ThinkPad over a consumer Dell or Acer or Toshiba, etc. But now, after using Apple hardware (even to run Linux or Windows), a ThinkPad for roughly the same premium isn't even a consideration.
You may pay half as much for your hardware, but for me, it's worth paying a premium knowing I have something that will last. Not to mention the rather solid unix OS that comes bundled with it.
The support of Direct3D/OpenGL isn't the issue. It's realistic to think (or hope) that someone with the capability to completely change the web might choose to use an open standard.
Look around. Do you see private companies lining up to fund Moon travel?
No, it's far too dangerous.
Believe me, if Boeing or General Electric or United Airlines (those seem like the most obvious candidates off the top of my head; I'm sure there are many others) thought there was a profit in it, they'd be lobbying like mad for whatever regulatory changes would be necessary, and simultaneously developing well-publicized plans. Instead we have the absurdly misnamed "Virgin Galactic" planning suborbital hops at some point in the unspecified future -- and as much money as the Branson empire represents, the truth is that when it comes to projects of this scale, Virgin Everything is a bit player.
Indeed, Virgin Galactic is a big player. With their assets, they could certainly build the necessary launch facilities where regulations are not an issue. But...
Yes, eventually the technology will improve to the point that corporate investors will see a short-term profit potential, and at that point the dollars will start flowing in. But it is going to take massive government investment to get us there. As long as the US is dragging its feet, we'd better hope that the EU or Russia or China can step up, because otherwise we are just not going to see people on the Moon again in our lifetimes.
As long as the US, EU, Russia and China keep wasting time and money on the prospect of manned flight, technology will NOT improve to the point that corporate investors will see a short-term profit potential. We need to hash out the details of the interplanetary medium before we start blasting people into it. We need to fund unmanned exploration before we start blasting humans into the radiation. Sure, it might be fun to watch. But until you understand it, good luck.
In many ways, Kontact is a great PIM. In my experience it seems faster and more polished than Evolution or Thunderbird/Sunbird. Unfortunately, its IMAP support is a bit clunky. According to the one of the devs, until KMail has been moved to the Akonadi back end it is impossible to search across multiple IMAP folders (see http://www.nabble.com/Is-it-possible-to-search-multiple-IMAP-folders-in-a-single-search--td16188937.html ). With 5+ IMAP accounts, it's extremely convenient (necessary?) to define a search folder, call it "Inbox", that polls all IMAP Inboxes for new mail. The same applies for sent mail, etc. It's likely not an issue for most users, but it's something that works flawlessly in other full featured PIM/email clients. For now I'm stuck using slower, uglier PIMs because of a lack of basic IMAP search functionality in KMail. Until it's resolved I'd hesitate to call Kontact "streets ahead" of either Thunderbird, Evolution, or Outlook.
This makes sense to me. As mobile devices become fully web capable, I can't see how this is a bad thing. Pay $.99 to buy a song from iTunes and carry it around on your iPhone (wasting precious space that you've also paid for)? or pay $.10 for a song and fire up your mobile browser to listen? Not only is it much cheaper, but you don't have to worry about storage, backup, etc.
If I see someone reading one of these, I'll whack them across the face with a paperback.
This is no different than fat people suing McDonald's for making them fat... who forced you to eat the f'n cheesburger?!? It's pretty sure sign the legal system has gone awry when personal accountability is forgotten--how long until we see firearm manufacturers charged with murder?
The keyboard, on the other hand, is incredible. The key travel is impressive for the limited space, and the action is akin to the old IBM Model M--there is no uncertainty when a key has been pressed. The only drawback is that I can no longer tolerate standard keyboards--anything other than the flat, responsive MacBook keyboard, and I feel like I'm typing on a bowl of jello... coated with molasses... (with the one exception of my mini Cherry keyboard).
Just my thoughts. I have no reason to get a new iMac, but the keyboard is a must!
Status: Connecting
Status: Looking for a guide
Ring:
Status: Connected to guide: Kim(15654)
Kim(15654): Welcome to ChaCha!
You: hi kim
You: i'm curious how chacha works. do you (guides) just run a google search and then forward me the results?
You: are you there?
You: hello?
Transfer: You are being transferred to another guide who can help you search even better!
Status: Looking for a guide
Status: Connected to guide: Jeremy(27194)
Jeremy(27194): Welcome to ChaCha!
Jeremy(27194): Hi there I will be helping you with your search.
Jeremy(27194): Would you care to tell me a bit more about your topic?
You: I just asked Kim(15654), "i'm curious how chacha works. do you (guides) just run a google search and then forward me the results?"
You: my original search was "do chacha guides use google"
Jeremy(27194): we use whatever we need to use, many guides use a various amount of links from every where
You: ok. just curious. i've seen that indiana university is using chacha rather than google for their default search engine. so i'm guessing the chacha engine (with guides, etc) can be integrated into pages, has the ability to search locally, etc?
You: ie. how do you handle domain specific search. does chacha support common advanced search keywords?
Jeremy(27194): Im not sure what your asking in your last reply?
Jeremy(27194): we can search whatever you like, as long as its content is not of offending nature
Jeremy(27194): Is there anything else on this topic I can find for you today?
You: who decides which content is offensive in nature?
Jeremy(27194): I do
You: so chacha is a search engine / censorship engine?
Jeremy(27194): If you do not have a valid search I must terminate the session.
You: thanks. While I feel a tinge guilty for harassing Jeremy with a clearly pointless search, it serves to show just how pointless/inefficient the system is. I can't believe anyone (especially a major university) would advocate such a shitty search system without some sort of vested interest.