Seems like your reading comprehension needs some work:
How many "pro A/V studios" would you say are in circulation? Please express your answer as a percentage of the billions of computers, phones, mp3 players, and other consumer electronics that are sold every single year.
What do mp3 players and phones have to do with "pro a/v studio[s]"?
And anyway Firewire IS an integral part of every pro A/V studio. So your argument is flawed in every possible way. Derp.
You don't know what you're talking about.
My main computer is a Macbook, my desktop at home and at work are running Sabayon Linux, the file server I set up there runs Ubuntu server, my eee runs Arch (and others, depending on the mood I'm in).
I'm not a programmer, but I spend a lot of time tweaking and administrating computers.... Still I need a reliable pc for everyday and work use, and nothing beats a Mac. My previous Macbook died after 4 years of abuse (didn't actually die, let's say that the screen is almost gone and only one RAM slot works now), probably more than half a million kilometers on car, motorbike, plane and more, being used between 6 and 10 hours a day (often more), being tossed everywhere while inside my backpack, falling on the ground and more. I'd like to see another non-toughbook computer do that. And do that without ever missing a shot, too. I never had to reinstall the OS or any application, only minimal maintenance required.
You sound like one of those people who criticize what they don't know. Guess what they're called.
[...]happens less frequently in most places in Western Europe because stronger consumer laws mean that as a consumer you can much more easily claw back your money without spending a penny in lawyers.
Possible reasons:
1 - He's passed out from alcohol abuse
2 - He's working abroad
3 - He's on vacation
4 - His house came down
5 - He's staying with a friend who's recovering from injury/hospitalization
6 - His wife is a bitter feminist who's impossible to endure without an occasional stress relief.
I don't see how this study has anything to do with what you are talking about.
I still believe that needs of humanity come first, and that nature (and, in general, world around us) is something that we should use towards our goals and preserve for the sake of self-preservation; and not something inherently valuable in and of itself, or a god to worship.
You sound like a city-dweller... Let me tell you: to me nature is important in itself AND as a means of survival. Maybe you don't care for nature because you lost your contact with it. Personally, I would die of depression in a world where I can't hear crickets and cicadas chirp in the summer, where I can't rest in the shadow of a tree and watch some animal life go about their business. I like the perfume of trees and flowers in the spring and enjoy watching insects fly.
I DO worship nature, because it's what spawned us, it's what keeps us alive and defines what we are... It's the most important thing in the world. Humans need nature biologically and psychologically, otherwise we wouldn't build and grow parks in our cities, we wouldn't grow plants at our windows....
Also, observing nature is an enlightening experience, spiritually enriching, and that's another reason (in addition to ecosystem preservation) why losing our biodiversity is terrible.
I hope I drove my point across, english is somewhat hostile to me sometimes.
Well, there's another custom that already changed: in the past men didn't need to look attractive as much as we do now... So if I have to be attractive, why wouldn't she?
Personally, I believe that Sony might be more intrested in keeping the service as it is now and just extract statistics for their own use, other than messing with it and losing many users....
The information in Gracenote's databases (not the ones with song titles, but the ones with net traffic and query statistics) is more valuable than the service the company provides, I believe.
If Microsoft doesn't buy Yahoo, who says that no one else will take up a few shares, now that the spotlight's on them again (even if only for a brief moment), thanks to this offer?
Also those who bought in anticipation for the takeover will probably be selling now...
Hmm.. Yeah, maybe in a perfect world that would be ideal. In this one it isn't like that... Bringing up something like that at an interview might ruin the chances of getting the job.
When I went to evening school, some of the people there had to hide that they were going there from their employers, in order to keep the jobs... You know, their bosses didn't want them to take part in activities which might have left them fatigued, resulting in a bad performance on the workplace. And also they didn't want their employees to suddenly request a raise in light of a higher instruction degree.
Well, Windows Mobile is just like normal Windows: it isn't great, but the real value is in third party apps and mods. I own an HTC Trinity (P3600) with WM5, and I like it, even though the OS has some real flaws and isn't really as user-friendly as it should be.... Still, there are thousand of modifications, and that to someone like me is very important.
Cool... So you would be able to travel all over the place using a virtual alter-ego! Imagine, you could meet your friends over the internet and go to places you usually go, only it's virtual! Isn't that absolutely cool?
Wait, even better! Imagine if you could carry with you a GPS device that would allow you to be tracked all over the earth and show your avatar in the client? Wait, even better, let's make that device able to connect to the virtual world and exchange messages... You could use it to meet people near you! I mean, imagine if you could just bring out your gPhone MyWorld Edition and use it to talk to the pretty girl at the other table! Wouldn't that be absolutely cool and bring incredible improvement in personal interaction?
You could see all the people near you on this device and you could use it to meet them!
(I hope no one takes this seriously....)
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Suzuki Jimny, Vitara or Samurai? Daihatsu Feroza or Terios?
Just like mp3 players sold bear no relation to PRO A/V equipment sold.
How many "pro A/V studios" would you say are in circulation? Please express your answer as a percentage of the billions of computers, phones, mp3 players, and other consumer electronics that are sold every single year.
What do mp3 players and phones have to do with "pro a/v studio[s]"?
And anyway Firewire IS an integral part of every pro A/V studio. So your argument is flawed in every possible way. Derp.
By that reasoning, computers are a niche compared to the sale of trillions of cigarettes that are sold every single year.
I agreed with you up to the car analogies...
Neither OpenOffice nor LibreOffice use X11 anymore on a Mac.
You don't know what you're talking about. My main computer is a Macbook, my desktop at home and at work are running Sabayon Linux, the file server I set up there runs Ubuntu server, my eee runs Arch (and others, depending on the mood I'm in). I'm not a programmer, but I spend a lot of time tweaking and administrating computers.... Still I need a reliable pc for everyday and work use, and nothing beats a Mac. My previous Macbook died after 4 years of abuse (didn't actually die, let's say that the screen is almost gone and only one RAM slot works now), probably more than half a million kilometers on car, motorbike, plane and more, being used between 6 and 10 hours a day (often more), being tossed everywhere while inside my backpack, falling on the ground and more. I'd like to see another non-toughbook computer do that. And do that without ever missing a shot, too. I never had to reinstall the OS or any application, only minimal maintenance required. You sound like one of those people who criticize what they don't know. Guess what they're called.
You're looking for a Renault.
They're from Parma, not Naples.
[...]happens less frequently in most places in Western Europe because stronger consumer laws mean that as a consumer you can much more easily claw back your money without spending a penny in lawyers.
Yeah, sure.
--Italian guy
Don't forget modest.
Possible reasons: 1 - He's passed out from alcohol abuse 2 - He's working abroad 3 - He's on vacation 4 - His house came down 5 - He's staying with a friend who's recovering from injury/hospitalization 6 - His wife is a bitter feminist who's impossible to endure without an occasional stress relief. I don't see how this study has anything to do with what you are talking about.
He's talking about recovering from temporary stupidity, not the loss of a lover. And anyway who said that true love must be exclusive?
I still believe that needs of humanity come first, and that nature (and, in general, world around us) is something that we should use towards our goals and preserve for the sake of self-preservation; and not something inherently valuable in and of itself, or a god to worship.
You sound like a city-dweller... Let me tell you: to me nature is important in itself AND as a means of survival. Maybe you don't care for nature because you lost your contact with it. Personally, I would die of depression in a world where I can't hear crickets and cicadas chirp in the summer, where I can't rest in the shadow of a tree and watch some animal life go about their business. I like the perfume of trees and flowers in the spring and enjoy watching insects fly.
I DO worship nature, because it's what spawned us, it's what keeps us alive and defines what we are... It's the most important thing in the world. Humans need nature biologically and psychologically, otherwise we wouldn't build and grow parks in our cities, we wouldn't grow plants at our windows....
Also, observing nature is an enlightening experience, spiritually enriching, and that's another reason (in addition to ecosystem preservation) why losing our biodiversity is terrible.
I hope I drove my point across, english is somewhat hostile to me sometimes.
Well, there's another custom that already changed: in the past men didn't need to look attractive as much as we do now... So if I have to be attractive, why wouldn't she?
Contextual ads are a constant source of entertainment! http://www.badluck.it/imgv/cont_ads.png
Select the address and right click -> Go To URL (or whatever it is in the English version)
Personally, I believe that Sony might be more intrested in keeping the service as it is now and just extract statistics for their own use, other than messing with it and losing many users....
The information in Gracenote's databases (not the ones with song titles, but the ones with net traffic and query statistics) is more valuable than the service the company provides, I believe.
Maybe if all medical care was free, they wouldn't end up clogging the ER....
If Microsoft doesn't buy Yahoo, who says that no one else will take up a few shares, now that the spotlight's on them again (even if only for a brief moment), thanks to this offer? Also those who bought in anticipation for the takeover will probably be selling now...
Hmm.. Yeah, maybe in a perfect world that would be ideal. In this one it isn't like that... Bringing up something like that at an interview might ruin the chances of getting the job.
When I went to evening school, some of the people there had to hide that they were going there from their employers, in order to keep the jobs... You know, their bosses didn't want them to take part in activities which might have left them fatigued, resulting in a bad performance on the workplace. And also they didn't want their employees to suddenly request a raise in light of a higher instruction degree.
Well, Windows Mobile is just like normal Windows: it isn't great, but the real value is in third party apps and mods.
I own an HTC Trinity (P3600) with WM5, and I like it, even though the OS has some real flaws and isn't really as user-friendly as it should be.... Still, there are thousand of modifications, and that to someone like me is very important.
Thanks. Your comment is the only one that hits the spot about this article. Thank you.
And I've also been modded intresting.... My God.....
Cool... So you would be able to travel all over the place using a virtual alter-ego! Imagine, you could meet your friends over the internet and go to places you usually go, only it's virtual! Isn't that absolutely cool? Wait, even better! Imagine if you could carry with you a GPS device that would allow you to be tracked all over the earth and show your avatar in the client? Wait, even better, let's make that device able to connect to the virtual world and exchange messages... You could use it to meet people near you! I mean, imagine if you could just bring out your gPhone MyWorld Edition and use it to talk to the pretty girl at the other table! Wouldn't that be absolutely cool and bring incredible improvement in personal interaction? You could see all the people near you on this device and you could use it to meet them! (I hope no one takes this seriously....)