...lasted a bit longer than CSS...maybe next time they might make it last a whole 6 months, maybe even ***gasp*** a whole YEAR before "pirates" start enjoying their blowjob while consumers just get a spiked dildo in the ass.
So if people bitch about Microsoft doing vendor lock-in and such, then Apple MUST allow me to buy a standalone copy of OSX that will run on non-Apple hardware!
I'll agree with you that apple's hardware is decent...but I like knowing I can walk into anywhere from joe shmo's computer blow to best buy and get some new hardware on a moment's notice...not that simple with apple. Plus there is the price point, which you touched on.
I think a lot of it is also I don't like the way apple hardware LOOKS...I've never been a big fan of the whole "modern/plastic" look they have going on.
I know looks aren't everything, but they do account something:-) I'll take my black brushed aluminum Silverstone case over anything apple has to offer any day of the week;-)
no, if it were "intelligent" it would know that would provide almost nothing usable unless the person is looking for info on the whitehouse itself...there are plenty of places you can go to get the history of the government...
Well, that goes back to the part in my post about the little thing giving the child a website...
Example:
Child: Moji, how much electricity is in a lightning bolt? And how thick is a lighting bolt?
Moji: Well, I'm not sure, but I bet this place knows! Check out allaboutlightning.com, I'm sure the answer is somewhere on that website.
Child: Which section should I goto?
Moji: Try just poking around...who knows, maybe you will get answers to questions you didn't even know you had!
Child: But I don't want to have to look...
Moji: You could try the "Search" page, that should help you find it!
"Answers without answers."
That could be their slogan.
In all honesty, I like Linux. I think the potential for it is huge, not to mention you can make it do EXACTLY what you want. I just think that the hassle in learning it (which I did) and setting it up (which I have done) is not worth it...I have Linux on my old E500 laptop, mainly because it runs better...but still, I prefer windows to it.
I like OSX. It's very clean, and runs very smoothly. There are a couple things I don't like about it though, one of which is the fact htat I HAVE to use Apple's hardware if I want to properly run OSX. Also, while the interface is indeed clean, for some reason I just don't really like the layout...it rubs me wrong.
Personally, I see advantages in both OSX and Linux over Windows...stability, security, etc...I KNOW that Windows is not the best OS. Still, it's what I like::shrug::
Example: I have an 04 RSX Type-S with the ASPEC package. For what I payed for that car with that overpriced package, I could have gotten a 350Z...something that is faster, handles better, looks nicer, is more comfortable, and more "pimp"
But that's not what I wanted, even if it is "better". I wanted the RSX.
I think what he meant by helping with homework was more along the lines of compiling sources for research, news stories, opinions, pictures...
Imagine your son (or daughter or caged monster) is doing a report on lightning. He/she/it sits down at the family computer, loads up their little friend, and opens the chat box:
Child: Hey Moji! I'm doing this report on lightning, can you help me? Moji: Sure! One moment, I'll find some good pictures for you. In the meantime, why don't you goto http://www.allaboutlightning.com/ and start reading up on it. I'll let you know when I get some good photos!
It would some very good designing, but the academic potential for that could be vast...not to mention if the technology is REALLY good, it would have applications past a little digital friend for children...Teachers, Scientists, Writers, etc.
That really does sound like a game that would be FANTASTICALLY fun with a group of friends...throw some Jim Beam Rye into the mix, and you have the perfect game for drunks.
I'm all for keeping kids safe and sound on "teh internetz" but I think a better solution would be more education...however, education that is not made in a stupid way.
Teach kids what is safe (your name, your interests) and not safe (you address, phone number, email) to tell "strangers" online...don't teach our kids to FEAR the internet (much like they do with sex-ed in school) teach them to utilize it safely.
I think this is a good step in the right direction, but I think the efforts could be more useful through other ways. Still, good for them for at least trying to combat the problem.
Education for parents to not give their young teens unfettered and unmonitored access might help. You don't have to stand over their shoulder or anything, but put the computer in a place like the family room or the kitchen...just having you in the same ROOM will at least HELP to deter them from doing things they shouldn't
.........are you honestly trying to argue that windows is the ONLY operating system available to people?
Like I said. PLENTY of people get by without using anything from Microsoft. Sounds to me they DO have a choice.
I don't really like Microsoft's abuse of their market share. That doesn't change the fact that I like their product better than the alternatives. Again, sorry for using what I like.
I know that Microsoft dishes out a lot of marketing bullshit. I also know that many people blindly follow them without ever seeing what the alternatives are, which is NOT what I have done.
I have used Windows, 5 different distros of Linux (SUSE, Ubuntu, Knoppix, Mandrake, and Gentoo) AND OSX. And you know what?
I like Windows the most. Sorry for being an "evil consumer" for using what I like the most out of all the options. I mean heaven forbid I actually buy what I like...what kind of consumer does that?
Please. Stop hating a company because they make ***gasp*** PROFIT and ***gasp*** try to make MORE profit. Last time I checked that was the purpose of buisness.
Whether you like them or not, they must be doing something right. ~90% of the computing world is a much bigger number than you realize. And don't give me that lock-in crap monopoly anti-trust crap, because there are obviously people that still function just fine without using anything Microsoft.
No one is FORCING you to use their products, just like no one is forcing the millions of people that DO use their products. They won. Get over it.
See, personally I like what Microsoft has done. They have made it easier to ensure that people have compatable shit.
If you don't like it, then use Linux or Mac. I personally find Windows to be very easy to use right out of the box and it has massive support and recognition. Is linux more flexible and customizable? Of course it is.
Can I be up and running within 20 minutes knowing NOTHING about Linux? No fucking way.
Kids don't smoke because some cartoon named "Mr. Camel Smoking Guy on a Box" tells them to. They smoke for the same reasons adults do; it's a stiumlant and certain brands taste damn good (not saying they SMELL good, saying they TASTE good...to quote Bill Hicks, "It's a shame it's that second hand smoke that smells, the shit we're suckin' down is fantastic!"
"This joke is only half up though. The real punchline will be the 'new' XBOX 360's released this year with Many-GB HD's (and a cheap/cool chip inside). You know that's what this is about. "
I'm a little...well, put-off by the idea of the new version. How much you wanna bet that they took care of the little firmware hack.
Then again, once someone creates a removable modchip in the form of a USB thumbdrive...
That's strange, I feel the opposite...I despised exploring in morrowind yet I LOVE just running around Oblivion's countryside...
If you are looking for more lore, I HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest you turn yourself into a book whore...there are so many hundreds of books to read in Oblivion (as well as in Morrowind) many of which are actual series..."book hunting" can be VERY fun, and some of the books are quite entertaining...
I would actually be willing to PAY for a hardbound book which contained all the stories and writing featured both in morrowind and oblivion (as in, willing to buy each one seperately, one for Morrowind and one for Oblivion)
Seriously, spend some time reading the books ingame....some really really cool stuff can come about.
....if I got "blurred" and suddenly thought I was inside a videogame, I think I would have many more issues than an overactive imagination.
See, if you read my original post, I know the difference between right and wrong. I know if I am sitting on my couch with a controller in my hand or if I am controlling a ~3500 pound hunk of metal.
I am neither delusional nor insane.
Unlike most people that say "oh I can't watch that its too realistic" or whatever...I can understand that something on a screen is VERY different than something in real life. Even if it is video or pictures of actual death...it is still not the same as seeing it in real life with your own eyes. I have ZERO desire to see it in real life...this is actually the single reason why I didn't join the military; I couldn't bring myself to doing that to a person.
Unless you have some form of advanced mind reading, I can assure you that you could NEVER pick me out on the street and think "oh, he is dangerous." Because I'm not. I look completely harmless, and I am completely harmless.
As far as being nervous around someone like me...you would never know I was that way anyhow:-)
Slashdot Mirror
::slaps self:: inproper word order in there, sorry about that
...lasted a bit longer than CSS...maybe next time they might make it last a whole 6 months, maybe even ***gasp*** a whole YEAR before "pirates" start enjoying their blowjob while consumers just get a spiked dildo in the ass.
So if people bitch about Microsoft doing vendor lock-in and such, then Apple MUST allow me to buy a standalone copy of OSX that will run on non-Apple hardware!
See how stupid that sounds?
I'll agree with you that apple's hardware is decent...but I like knowing I can walk into anywhere from joe shmo's computer blow to best buy and get some new hardware on a moment's notice...not that simple with apple. Plus there is the price point, which you touched on.
I think a lot of it is also I don't like the way apple hardware LOOKS...I've never been a big fan of the whole "modern/plastic" look they have going on.
I know looks aren't everything, but they do account something:-) I'll take my black brushed aluminum Silverstone case over anything apple has to offer any day of the week;-)
Lemme guess, porno?
Wait, of course it's porno...it's slashdot lol.
Well still...wouldn't it just look for whitehouse.gov if it knew it was intending to sending you to a government website...?
no, if it were "intelligent" it would know that would provide almost nothing usable unless the person is looking for info on the whitehouse itself...there are plenty of places you can go to get the history of the government...
Well, that goes back to the part in my post about the little thing giving the child a website... Example: Child: Moji, how much electricity is in a lightning bolt? And how thick is a lighting bolt? Moji: Well, I'm not sure, but I bet this place knows! Check out allaboutlightning.com, I'm sure the answer is somewhere on that website. Child: Which section should I goto? Moji: Try just poking around...who knows, maybe you will get answers to questions you didn't even know you had! Child: But I don't want to have to look... Moji: You could try the "Search" page, that should help you find it! "Answers without answers." That could be their slogan.
gotta shit on something, right:-)
::shrug::
In all honesty, I like Linux. I think the potential for it is huge, not to mention you can make it do EXACTLY what you want. I just think that the hassle in learning it (which I did) and setting it up (which I have done) is not worth it...I have Linux on my old E500 laptop, mainly because it runs better...but still, I prefer windows to it.
I like OSX. It's very clean, and runs very smoothly. There are a couple things I don't like about it though, one of which is the fact htat I HAVE to use Apple's hardware if I want to properly run OSX. Also, while the interface is indeed clean, for some reason I just don't really like the layout...it rubs me wrong.
Personally, I see advantages in both OSX and Linux over Windows...stability, security, etc...I KNOW that Windows is not the best OS. Still, it's what I like
Example: I have an 04 RSX Type-S with the ASPEC package. For what I payed for that car with that overpriced package, I could have gotten a 350Z...something that is faster, handles better, looks nicer, is more comfortable, and more "pimp"
But that's not what I wanted, even if it is "better". I wanted the RSX.
I think what he meant by helping with homework was more along the lines of compiling sources for research, news stories, opinions, pictures...
Imagine your son (or daughter or caged monster) is doing a report on lightning. He/she/it sits down at the family computer, loads up their little friend, and opens the chat box:
Child: Hey Moji! I'm doing this report on lightning, can you help me?
Moji: Sure! One moment, I'll find some good pictures for you. In the meantime, why don't you goto http://www.allaboutlightning.com/ and start reading up on it. I'll let you know when I get some good photos!
It would some very good designing, but the academic potential for that could be vast...not to mention if the technology is REALLY good, it would have applications past a little digital friend for children...Teachers, Scientists, Writers, etc.
Where do I sign up for the preorder?
That really does sound like a game that would be FANTASTICALLY fun with a group of friends...throw some Jim Beam Rye into the mix, and you have the perfect game for drunks.
I'm all for keeping kids safe and sound on "teh internetz" but I think a better solution would be more education...however, education that is not made in a stupid way.
Teach kids what is safe (your name, your interests) and not safe (you address, phone number, email) to tell "strangers" online...don't teach our kids to FEAR the internet (much like they do with sex-ed in school) teach them to utilize it safely.
I think this is a good step in the right direction, but I think the efforts could be more useful through other ways. Still, good for them for at least trying to combat the problem.
Education for parents to not give their young teens unfettered and unmonitored access might help. You don't have to stand over their shoulder or anything, but put the computer in a place like the family room or the kitchen...just having you in the same ROOM will at least HELP to deter them from doing things they shouldn't
.........are you honestly trying to argue that windows is the ONLY operating system available to people?
Like I said. PLENTY of people get by without using anything from Microsoft. Sounds to me they DO have a choice.
I don't really like Microsoft's abuse of their market share. That doesn't change the fact that I like their product better than the alternatives. Again, sorry for using what I like.
I know that Microsoft dishes out a lot of marketing bullshit. I also know that many people blindly follow them without ever seeing what the alternatives are, which is NOT what I have done.
I have used Windows, 5 different distros of Linux (SUSE, Ubuntu, Knoppix, Mandrake, and Gentoo) AND OSX. And you know what?
I like Windows the most. Sorry for being an "evil consumer" for using what I like the most out of all the options. I mean heaven forbid I actually buy what I like...what kind of consumer does that?
I agree with you that not ALL Linux users are like that, however there is one thing I can promise you:
You will hear linux users shitting on windows MUCH more often than windows users shitting on linux.
Seriously. Shut the hell up.
Please. Stop hating a company because they make ***gasp*** PROFIT and ***gasp*** try to make MORE profit. Last time I checked that was the purpose of buisness.
Whether you like them or not, they must be doing something right. ~90% of the computing world is a much bigger number than you realize. And don't give me that lock-in crap monopoly anti-trust crap, because there are obviously people that still function just fine without using anything Microsoft.
No one is FORCING you to use their products, just like no one is forcing the millions of people that DO use their products. They won. Get over it.
You ever seen that Bill Hicks skit in reference to non-smokers that bitch about smokers? "I would quit smoking if I wouldn't become one of you."
My reasons for not using Linux are EXACTLY the same.
See, Windows users are just "stupid" whereas Linux users are elitest assholes.
Frankly, I would rather be stupid.
What would happen if one of the two services goes bankrupt and fails? The remaining one would unintentionally become a monopoly...
See, personally I like what Microsoft has done. They have made it easier to ensure that people have compatable shit.
If you don't like it, then use Linux or Mac. I personally find Windows to be very easy to use right out of the box and it has massive support and recognition. Is linux more flexible and customizable? Of course it is.
Can I be up and running within 20 minutes knowing NOTHING about Linux? No fucking way.
"Rights" in one country can be "treason" in another.
You know, there are times when government stepping in is NOT a bad thing.
Saftey regulations for autos? Certain regulations for electronics equipment (interference, etc.) Regulations for food quality. Healthcare. Drugs.
Government in and of itself is NOT a bad thing. It is the people that run it that make it a bad thing. Remember that.
Kids don't smoke because some cartoon named "Mr. Camel Smoking Guy on a Box" tells them to. They smoke for the same reasons adults do; it's a stiumlant and certain brands taste damn good (not saying they SMELL good, saying they TASTE good...to quote Bill Hicks, "It's a shame it's that second hand smoke that smells, the shit we're suckin' down is fantastic!"
...because people believe and follow christ. Or adonai. Or allah. Or any other organized-religious deity.
They are so used to passing off their responsabilities and being forgiven, they forget what it means to take ownership of their own fuck-up.
Mod me troll or flamebait if you want. I am being completely serious.
"This joke is only half up though. The real punchline will be the 'new' XBOX 360's released this year with Many-GB HD's (and a cheap/cool chip inside). You know that's what this is about. "
I'm a little...well, put-off by the idea of the new version. How much you wanna bet that they took care of the little firmware hack.
Then again, once someone creates a removable modchip in the form of a USB thumbdrive...
That's strange, I feel the opposite...I despised exploring in morrowind yet I LOVE just running around Oblivion's countryside...
If you are looking for more lore, I HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest you turn yourself into a book whore...there are so many hundreds of books to read in Oblivion (as well as in Morrowind) many of which are actual series..."book hunting" can be VERY fun, and some of the books are quite entertaining...
I would actually be willing to PAY for a hardbound book which contained all the stories and writing featured both in morrowind and oblivion (as in, willing to buy each one seperately, one for Morrowind and one for Oblivion)
Seriously, spend some time reading the books ingame....some really really cool stuff can come about.
....if I got "blurred" and suddenly thought I was inside a videogame, I think I would have many more issues than an overactive imagination.
See, if you read my original post, I know the difference between right and wrong. I know if I am sitting on my couch with a controller in my hand or if I am controlling a ~3500 pound hunk of metal.
I am neither delusional nor insane.
Unlike most people that say "oh I can't watch that its too realistic" or whatever...I can understand that something on a screen is VERY different than something in real life. Even if it is video or pictures of actual death...it is still not the same as seeing it in real life with your own eyes. I have ZERO desire to see it in real life...this is actually the single reason why I didn't join the military; I couldn't bring myself to doing that to a person.
Unless you have some form of advanced mind reading, I can assure you that you could NEVER pick me out on the street and think "oh, he is dangerous." Because I'm not. I look completely harmless, and I am completely harmless.
As far as being nervous around someone like me...you would never know I was that way anyhow:-)