The LAST thing on my list of "stuff I really care about" is what people who walk into my house think of how I look when using 3D glasses. If this is something you're really that worked up about, I would suggest that your priorities are a little off. It's your own house, do what you want. Stop caring so much about what other people think.
It's been my observation that people bash FOX NEWS not because they oppose that channel's ideology (far-right conservatism), but because that channel resorts to extreme distortion and obfuscation to A) get their point across, B) make their viewpoint seem better and the progressive's seem worse, and C) reinforce the disinformation that many far-right conservatives (based on random Tea Party members being interviewed, just to name one source) buy into and believe to be true.
(sorry about the giant sentence)
I'm posting a link that has some of the interviews I mentioned...yes I realize that this link is biased, but the footage is almost entirely Tea Partiers showing how little they know about what's going on. So check it out, at least.
http://www.youtube.com/user/NewLeftMedia
The summary lists Knol. Recently I watched Wave flounder. You're being disingenuous to claim that all Google touches is gold. Their advertising revenues support a lot of their endeavors similar to how Microsoft operating system stranglehold allowed them to elbow their way into hardware and gaming. Impressive? Yes. King Midas? No. Infallible? No.
He's asking if there's anything Google succeeds at, and you're giving examples of things they've failed at. Did he mean to ask what he asked, or was he trying to ask "Is there anything Google fails at?" If he meant to ask exactly what he said, then your answer is completely wrong. The things you list are all failures, not successes.
My theory about the Shannara series is that it's so blatantly copycat from LOTR that no studio would want to sink money into it, for fear of box office failure. Don't get me wrong, I love the books, but the whole thing is copied from Tolkien almost verbatim.
The reality is that the Snow Leopard version of Boot Camp worked just fine with Windows 7 before this update, both 32 and 64 bit. As you may know, the OS X disc functions as a driver disc, after you boot into Windows. Prior this update to Boot Camp, the newest drivers were for Windows Vista. Only one driver needed a little assist to get working in Win7; I had to run one of the sound drivers in Vista compatibility mode to get it working.
As for "Running win 7 AND OSX at the same time is stupid," you fail to give any real arguments as to why that's the case. Mac OS X and Windows 7 each do some things better than the other. Saying one is universally better than the other just shows that you don't know what you're talking about.
Obviously you haven't played any of the numerous Wii games that are really good. Are there also a bunch of Wii games that are gimmicky and simple? Yes. But don't assume that just because there are some crappy games for a console, that said console is successful only because of a unique feature. No console does as well as the Wii has without GOOD games.
I own a PS3, a top-of-the-line gaming PC, AND a Wii, so this isn't just some Nintendo fan boy sounding off. I'm pretty picky about what games I buy, and the Wii has a bunch that are lots of fun, and have actual replay value.
It's both hilarious and ignorant for you to think that Afghanistan has problems only because the US went to war there in retaliation for 9/11. Afghanistan has one of the longest histories of conflict in the world, and for you to imply that the problems there didn't exist before American troops arrived is ridiculous.
LOL. In case you've been sleeping under a rock in a different galaxy, here's a quick update:
A) Slashdot is about, among other things, technology.
B) Apple is a technology company.
C) There ARE people who read this site, who are interested in the next iPhone.
How dare they post an item about technology on Slashdot. It's completely insane!
Really? You're bitching that someone posted tech rumors and/or news to a tech website? I guess I'm not really surprised; Slashdotters always have to cry about something, even when all that's occurred is someone posting an article about the next iPhone, which is, believe it or not, a piece of technology. Next thing you know, people are going to start posting recipes to cooking websites!
I've been working in IT since I was a teenager, and I'm currently in the second term of my return to college. I have a BS in comp. sci. and I'm undecided at the moment as to what my end goal is this time around. I've been considering aiming for management in my field, and this thread has truly given me some direction, and some real things to hold true to if I ever achieve the status of "manager."
Thanks to all for the great discussion.
I don't think anyone but this guy truly thinks "codex" is the plural of ANYTHING. "Codecs" is the proper term, "codex" is what you would use if you think being lazy is acceptable.
I've heard the actual computer called "CPU", "hard drive", and "power supply" and I've encountered people who thought the monitor was the computer, or that the computer was inside the keyboard. What REALLY blows my mind is when I hear a tech-oriented person, or a person in an IT role at work, refer to the system as the "CPU." I always have trouble not snickering in front of them.
lolwut.
Have you been drinking, or are you playing that game where you stick random words together and giggle as others try to figure out what you're talking about?
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad MS is taking this on, and I'm glad there's such positive response to it. Every time someone tells me they bought Norton blah-blah-blah, I explain at length what's wrong with Symantec.
It makes me suspicious. Usually when there's an article about Microsoft, even if it's about something good they're doing, everyone on Slashdot attacks them. It strikes me as odd, how many comments are giving this software a chance. Almost as if a bunch of MS employees are posting comments.
Slashdot Mirror
I really hate it when people respond to someone's automated signature, instead of the issue being discussed.
Typos are often a case of accidentally typing one word when you meant another. Hitting the wrong key is only one variety of typo.
The LAST thing on my list of "stuff I really care about" is what people who walk into my house think of how I look when using 3D glasses. If this is something you're really that worked up about, I would suggest that your priorities are a little off. It's your own house, do what you want. Stop caring so much about what other people think.
It's been my observation that people bash FOX NEWS not because they oppose that channel's ideology (far-right conservatism), but because that channel resorts to extreme distortion and obfuscation to A) get their point across, B) make their viewpoint seem better and the progressive's seem worse, and C) reinforce the disinformation that many far-right conservatives (based on random Tea Party members being interviewed, just to name one source) buy into and believe to be true. (sorry about the giant sentence) I'm posting a link that has some of the interviews I mentioned...yes I realize that this link is biased, but the footage is almost entirely Tea Partiers showing how little they know about what's going on. So check it out, at least. http://www.youtube.com/user/NewLeftMedia
Is there anything they [Google] can't fail at?
The summary lists Knol. Recently I watched Wave flounder. You're being disingenuous to claim that all Google touches is gold. Their advertising revenues support a lot of their endeavors similar to how Microsoft operating system stranglehold allowed them to elbow their way into hardware and gaming. Impressive? Yes. King Midas? No. Infallible? No.
He's asking if there's anything Google succeeds at, and you're giving examples of things they've failed at. Did he mean to ask what he asked, or was he trying to ask "Is there anything Google fails at?" If he meant to ask exactly what he said, then your answer is completely wrong. The things you list are all failures, not successes.
My theory about the Shannara series is that it's so blatantly copycat from LOTR that no studio would want to sink money into it, for fear of box office failure. Don't get me wrong, I love the books, but the whole thing is copied from Tolkien almost verbatim.
Ok, I take issue with this. What's wrong with Temple of Doom?
The reality is that the Snow Leopard version of Boot Camp worked just fine with Windows 7 before this update, both 32 and 64 bit. As you may know, the OS X disc functions as a driver disc, after you boot into Windows. Prior this update to Boot Camp, the newest drivers were for Windows Vista. Only one driver needed a little assist to get working in Win7; I had to run one of the sound drivers in Vista compatibility mode to get it working. As for "Running win 7 AND OSX at the same time is stupid," you fail to give any real arguments as to why that's the case. Mac OS X and Windows 7 each do some things better than the other. Saying one is universally better than the other just shows that you don't know what you're talking about.
Obviously you haven't played any of the numerous Wii games that are really good. Are there also a bunch of Wii games that are gimmicky and simple? Yes. But don't assume that just because there are some crappy games for a console, that said console is successful only because of a unique feature. No console does as well as the Wii has without GOOD games. I own a PS3, a top-of-the-line gaming PC, AND a Wii, so this isn't just some Nintendo fan boy sounding off. I'm pretty picky about what games I buy, and the Wii has a bunch that are lots of fun, and have actual replay value.
It's both hilarious and ignorant for you to think that Afghanistan has problems only because the US went to war there in retaliation for 9/11. Afghanistan has one of the longest histories of conflict in the world, and for you to imply that the problems there didn't exist before American troops arrived is ridiculous.
LOL. In case you've been sleeping under a rock in a different galaxy, here's a quick update: A) Slashdot is about, among other things, technology. B) Apple is a technology company. C) There ARE people who read this site, who are interested in the next iPhone. How dare they post an item about technology on Slashdot. It's completely insane!
Really? You're bitching that someone posted tech rumors and/or news to a tech website? I guess I'm not really surprised; Slashdotters always have to cry about something, even when all that's occurred is someone posting an article about the next iPhone, which is, believe it or not, a piece of technology. Next thing you know, people are going to start posting recipes to cooking websites!
Oooh, I get it. You thought he was being literal. You're right, there are SOME black Republicans.
LOL... "wicked"
LOL. False.
I've been working in IT since I was a teenager, and I'm currently in the second term of my return to college. I have a BS in comp. sci. and I'm undecided at the moment as to what my end goal is this time around. I've been considering aiming for management in my field, and this thread has truly given me some direction, and some real things to hold true to if I ever achieve the status of "manager." Thanks to all for the great discussion.
I don't think anyone but this guy truly thinks "codex" is the plural of ANYTHING. "Codecs" is the proper term, "codex" is what you would use if you think being lazy is acceptable.
Even my spouse with cataracts can see a difference, and she's a woman.
Then at least he cut down on population.
I've heard the actual computer called "CPU", "hard drive", and "power supply" and I've encountered people who thought the monitor was the computer, or that the computer was inside the keyboard. What REALLY blows my mind is when I hear a tech-oriented person, or a person in an IT role at work, refer to the system as the "CPU." I always have trouble not snickering in front of them.
This makes my skin crawl.
lolwut. Have you been drinking, or are you playing that game where you stick random words together and giggle as others try to figure out what you're talking about?
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad MS is taking this on, and I'm glad there's such positive response to it. Every time someone tells me they bought Norton blah-blah-blah, I explain at length what's wrong with Symantec.
Haha... troll? Really? Oh Slashdotters, you really are silly sometimes.
It makes me suspicious. Usually when there's an article about Microsoft, even if it's about something good they're doing, everyone on Slashdot attacks them. It strikes me as odd, how many comments are giving this software a chance. Almost as if a bunch of MS employees are posting comments.