Not AS a desktop OS, but since it does have a desktop, it might as well be intuitive right? One of the reasons that Windows Server is so popular (I know, I shudder at the thought too) is that it's easier to use and administer than most *nix flavours. There's no reason a server OS can't have an intuitive interface, and IMO OSX's is the most intuitive there is. I guess I should have elaborated more in my initial post:)
Many comments here seem to imply a causality between playing games and reckless driving, one that isn't put forth in the article. I'm sure those who play video games are higher risk drivers, but not BECAUSE they play those games. Most likely it's those who are high risk drivers that are attracted to such games.
I know it's certainly true of myself:)
This reminds me of something I've been mulling around in the back of my mind a lot lately - I think the net needs to move towards every connection being encrypted. I mean, why are we sending URLs as plaintext in the first place? The only thing my ISP should see is a target IP address and an encrypted stream.
Maybe the internet powers that be should be coming up with new IP standards (eTCP?)
Want a quality PC that doesn't come with Windoze? The solution is simple:
Get a Mac.
You can still run Linux and/or Windoze if you really want to (in a window even) and you're not giving MS a dime. Perfect.
Alright I guess it's time for me to finally make a/. account;) Hi all!
As for the topic at hand, I find it humorous that everyone's underthings are getting so twisted into proverbial bunches. Obviously we'll be able to get around such a system if we want to so who cares if they implement it? It's only pirates with little technical knowledge that would get busted by this and it serves them right I say.
This issue touches on one I do care about quite a bit though, and that is copyrights and music. As a DJ, music lover and coder I feel quite strongly that artists and everyone in between SHOULD be ripped off.
I know, this sounds crazy at first but I firmly believe that money and music should have nothing to do with each other. In almost all music quality and profitability are mutually exclusive. The best music comes from starving artists and the shite being fed to the masses on the radio and MTV is largely garbage.
So, pirate away! If the whole music distribution system falls to pieces, what's left will be the cream of a very polluted crop.
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haha nice one Lyne, way to play these chumps at their own game ;)
Not AS a desktop OS, but since it does have a desktop, it might as well be intuitive right? One of the reasons that Windows Server is so popular (I know, I shudder at the thought too) is that it's easier to use and administer than most *nix flavours. There's no reason a server OS can't have an intuitive interface, and IMO OSX's is the most intuitive there is. I guess I should have elaborated more in my initial post :)
First things first - I was obviously talking about their desktop.
How about closing the usability gap between Solaris and OSX instead? ;)
Many comments here seem to imply a causality between playing games and reckless driving, one that isn't put forth in the article. I'm sure those who play video games are higher risk drivers, but not BECAUSE they play those games. Most likely it's those who are high risk drivers that are attracted to such games. I know it's certainly true of myself :)
This reminds me of something I've been mulling around in the back of my mind a lot lately - I think the net needs to move towards every connection being encrypted. I mean, why are we sending URLs as plaintext in the first place? The only thing my ISP should see is a target IP address and an encrypted stream. Maybe the internet powers that be should be coming up with new IP standards (eTCP?)
Want a quality PC that doesn't come with Windoze? The solution is simple: Get a Mac. You can still run Linux and/or Windoze if you really want to (in a window even) and you're not giving MS a dime. Perfect.
Alright I guess it's time for me to finally make a /. account ;) Hi all!
As for the topic at hand, I find it humorous that everyone's underthings are getting so twisted into proverbial bunches. Obviously we'll be able to get around such a system if we want to so who cares if they implement it? It's only pirates with little technical knowledge that would get busted by this and it serves them right I say.
This issue touches on one I do care about quite a bit though, and that is copyrights and music. As a DJ, music lover and coder I feel quite strongly that artists and everyone in between SHOULD be ripped off.
I know, this sounds crazy at first but I firmly believe that money and music should have nothing to do with each other. In almost all music quality and profitability are mutually exclusive. The best music comes from starving artists and the shite being fed to the masses on the radio and MTV is largely garbage.
So, pirate away! If the whole music distribution system falls to pieces, what's left will be the cream of a very polluted crop.