It amazes me how childish "some" Mac users are, and how many of you still cling to the illusion that your OS is incapable of being hacked or infected in some way. Time to grow up.
If he's gonna be a sissy about it, let him run to Microsoft with tail tucked between the legs of his urine-soaked pant-legs. We (Linux users of the world) don't need the timid.
Sir: If your grammar truly is that crude, I certainly would not want you to be any part of my software engineering team. As I've posted previously on/., grammar/syntax, spelling, and mathematics are a large part of the computing field, and I simply will not hire anyone that does not have a firm grasp of those basics. It is important that one carry through life the gift that is grammar. To exercise it at all times, lest others think one is ignorant. It is apparent that somewhere along the way the system failed. You were allowed you to graduate with less than an eigth-graders grasp of something as simple as Haiku. Perhaps you slid through school because of who mommy or daddy are. Perhaps you just don't care. Either way, it is a shame. What kind of company would hire a software developer unwilling or unable to write or speak fluently in English?
I don't care what studies/articles imply. I want a neutral net, and I don't care if it means double-the-bandwidth of a tiered network. The internet wasn't designed for machines, it was designed for people. I'm not a second-class citizen if I can't pay a higher premium for tiered net access. My connection latency and throughput (up to my bandwidth cap) should be the same as that of my neighbor (household hardware dependent, or course), regardless of the packages we pay for. If our ISP cannot deliver a video-on-demand service (for example) without improving network capacity, the cost of that upgrade should be born equally by every customer the ISP has.
Of course it's already done in Canada (and done so voluntarily by the big oil/gas producers/sellers) as it is in "their best interest." That's how most large corporations run, not in the interest of the people . . . not even in the interest of fairness and honesty. They operate solely to line the pockets of the top executives and board members. They need to pay for their arrogance. I think the regulating government agency in the U.S. should require that these corporations install temperature sensors in all fuel pumps or tanks (whichever is more economical, since we the people ARE fair) at the expense of the big oil/fuel producers/sellers. They should have been installing them as a matter of course. The temperature sensors should be integrated into every new pump that is manufactured/installed, and pumps older than a given factor should be mandated to be replaced with one of these new pumps.
I'd like to say that I find the notion of ignoring science fact to embrace fiction (a work of man) totally ludicrous. Now, if the United States would get it's head out of it's educational black hole and remove Intelligent Design from the curriculum, our children just might grow up knowing something valuable other than, "It exists because that man over there said so."
I disagree with some of what you wrote. The only children the rating won't prohibit are those with parents that put something else ahead of the welfare of that child. One example I can readily come up with is a career. If such prevents a parent from providing adequate supervision, either themself, a nanny, or a qualified and responsible sitter, then I would qualify that parent to be unfit. If you're going to raise a child, they come first. If you can't do both without placing your child in harms way (in this case, gaining access to violent content), then you should not have children until such time as you are able to do so. Also, it is illegal for a store employee to sell cigarettes and alcohol to a minor. I see no difference between them and a mature-content game or video title. Using your logic, it would be the parents responsibility to prevent their child from gaining access to those items.
I'd like to say I agree with the decision to rate Manhunt2 as an AO title. Rating systems are in place for a reason: Too many children up to and including the age of 17, are getting access to content that they should not have access to. If a parent disagrees with this policy, then he/she may purchase a restricted title and supply it to their own child. If they don't purchase the title at the childs request, then so be it. Don't blame that decision on the rating system... you're merely keeping the decision-making ability for such a purchase from the adolescent, which is as it should be.
It's, "... somewhere in the midst of Cs," not, "... somewhere in the mists of Cs," though even this correction does not repair your overall syntax. My point is, as an employer I also look at other abilities such as proper grammar and spelling, not to mention verbal communication. You might be the smartest IT guy this side of the local galactic super-cluster, but it's all for naught if I haven't a clue what you're trying to get across to me. I would suggest that in addition to repeating one year of Computer Science that you also freshen up on English grammar and spelling. By repeating the year you not only better your grades you will, in most likelihood, better your understanding of the subject matter, which will indicate to a perspective employer/recruiter that you view your education as important, not just something you rushed through because you were in a hurry to start making money. That's my opinion, I welcome yours.
Thank you, Magada. I concur with your point. Approximately 90% of Wal-Mart's product base is supplied by Chinese manufacturers, and losing that would deal a tremendous blow to the American economy. It really steams my loins that it was allowed to happen, and also that Wal-Mart doesn't seem cognicent of the danger. Here we have a smartly run corporation making what many would call a grave error . . . putting all their eggs in one basket. I would think the F.T.C. would have controls in place to prevent exactly this sort of scenario.
Magada:
Firstly, let me apologize for any tone you may have garnered from my statement regarding China. I am frustrated that China's military buildup, both mechanized and electronic, seems to be missed by the very people that should be on top of it, out government. It is obvious, at least to me, that something very bad is coming our way.
My UID, or nickname, was chosen because I can relate to both hardware and software hackers (white-hat), having grown up as one during the mid 70's... trading my first car, a Chevy Chevelle, for my first computer in 1976. I do not post here on/. to inflame, nor do I do so to try to sway others to my way of thinking. I do so to speak my mind, blow off steam if you will, as is afforded me as an honorably discharged American Veteran, and as a citizen. I take interest in finding others who share my opinion that our country, even the world, is going to hell in a handbasket. So please, don't insult.
I am 45 years of age, not 16. Again, please don't insult because your view of the world differs from another. If you'll consult a psychologist about things personally important to people in general, you will find that everyone is right, from their own perspective. Whether my grasp of grammar grants me the ability to compose meaningful sentences or spell correctly, it is not an accurate indication of age.
I couldn't care less about Wal-Mart. In my opinion, Wal-Mart has been eroding the fabric of our country for some time now, more so after the morally reprehensible Bill Clinton allowed trade with China. There is so much I could say about this subject, but instead I point you to a PBS NOVA documentary titled, Wal-Mart: Is It Good For America. It is very eye-opening. If you haven't already viewed it, I would encourage you to do so, then form your own opinion about it.
Lastly, because my opinion without a doubt will differ from others, though one may possibly hold a degree in Geopolitics, that does not necessarily mean I am misinformed. Grant me the truth that I still may be correct, however unlikely. Thank you.
We should close all trade relations with China that were opened by that ass Clinton. China is getting richer, and acquiring technology it should not have given the type of government it has and its' attitude toward human rights and freedom. Treat China as we did the Soviet Union during the cold war. Isolate them until them break and give in. And start destroying their military satellites ASAP.
That's just great... The Contra Costa school wants IBM to forgive a $5,000,000.00 debt from the 80's - 90's, but trying to get my credit union to forgive the remainder (~$500.00) of a $1,500.00 loan I've defaulted on is near impossible. In fact, they said, "No." Wonderful. Again, as always, it's the little people that pay. My income last year was less than $6,000.00. Yes, you read that correctly. I've lived below the poverty level here in the great state of Maine for two years running now. You'd think the local credit union in Lewiston would forgive that balance under this extenuating circumstance. Instead, they had a judge place a lein against my POS 1991 truck, which is rusting away as I type, so that should I sell it (book value is currently $675.00) they get their money. What a great place to live.
That one of the most idiotic things I have ever read about. Anyone exercising even a little common sense would use a dilute solution of detergent and Chlorine Bleach in luke-warm water, wet a clean rag or dishcloth and wring it out well, then thoroughly clean your keyboard. Let it air-dry for a few minutes or towel-dry, and your ready to go. O M G!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Ms. Kalin-Casey, but our can-do-no-wrong government has been taking photographs such as these (this is my unclassified answer) for quite some time now. You should get used to it, as satellites are already in orbit and being tested that use terahertz wavelengths to see inside our homes, not merely you cute and cuddly kitty . . . but you didn't hear it from me.
Too frak'n bad. Take your head out of the sand. History isn't something that's inconvenient and thus to be dismissed or simply not taught. It happened. Yes, it was horrible. Get over it. Learn it. If your religion or way of life teaches you views to the contrary, I would suggest that you take a few steps back into the light of reality.
Kudos to Jack. It's about time someone stood up to Microsoft, or any other company/corporation not concerned enough with violent content to ensure it does not reach teens. Obviously, it does nothing to prevent an (in my opinion) irresponsible parent from making such a game available to a teen to begin with, but hey! We can cull the herd later. Best of wishes . . . hope you win!
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It amazes me how childish "some" Mac users are, and how many of you still cling to the illusion that your OS is incapable of being hacked or infected in some way. Time to grow up.
Microsoft take note. See what happens when users are given a choice?
If he's gonna be a sissy about it, let him run to Microsoft with tail tucked between the legs of his urine-soaked pant-legs. We (Linux users of the world) don't need the timid.
Sir: If your grammar truly is that crude, I certainly would not want you to be any part of my software engineering team. As I've posted previously on /., grammar/syntax, spelling, and mathematics are a large part of the computing field, and I simply will not hire anyone that does not have a firm grasp of those basics. It is important that one carry through life the gift that is grammar. To exercise it at all times, lest others think one is ignorant. It is apparent that somewhere along the way the system failed. You were allowed you to graduate with less than an eigth-graders grasp of something as simple as Haiku. Perhaps you slid through school because of who mommy or daddy are. Perhaps you just don't care. Either way, it is a shame. What kind of company would hire a software developer unwilling or unable to write or speak fluently in English?
I don't care what studies/articles imply. I want a neutral net, and I don't care if it means double-the-bandwidth of a tiered network. The internet wasn't designed for machines, it was designed for people. I'm not a second-class citizen if I can't pay a higher premium for tiered net access. My connection latency and throughput (up to my bandwidth cap) should be the same as that of my neighbor (household hardware dependent, or course), regardless of the packages we pay for. If our ISP cannot deliver a video-on-demand service (for example) without improving network capacity, the cost of that upgrade should be born equally by every customer the ISP has.
Of course it's already done in Canada (and done so voluntarily by the big oil/gas producers/sellers) as it is in "their best interest." That's how most large corporations run, not in the interest of the people . . . not even in the interest of fairness and honesty. They operate solely to line the pockets of the top executives and board members. They need to pay for their arrogance. I think the regulating government agency in the U.S. should require that these corporations install temperature sensors in all fuel pumps or tanks (whichever is more economical, since we the people ARE fair) at the expense of the big oil/fuel producers/sellers. They should have been installing them as a matter of course. The temperature sensors should be integrated into every new pump that is manufactured/installed, and pumps older than a given factor should be mandated to be replaced with one of these new pumps.
I can see the beginning of the end for the RIAA . . . and it's awesome!
Kudos! I for one stand ready to be such a patriot when that time comes.
I find that very amusing. Bill gates ran Microsoft as just such a company for many years.
I'd like to say that I find the notion of ignoring science fact to embrace fiction (a work of man) totally ludicrous. Now, if the United States would get it's head out of it's educational black hole and remove Intelligent Design from the curriculum, our children just might grow up knowing something valuable other than, "It exists because that man over there said so."
I disagree with some of what you wrote. The only children the rating won't prohibit are those with parents that put something else ahead of the welfare of that child. One example I can readily come up with is a career. If such prevents a parent from providing adequate supervision, either themself, a nanny, or a qualified and responsible sitter, then I would qualify that parent to be unfit. If you're going to raise a child, they come first. If you can't do both without placing your child in harms way (in this case, gaining access to violent content), then you should not have children until such time as you are able to do so. Also, it is illegal for a store employee to sell cigarettes and alcohol to a minor. I see no difference between them and a mature-content game or video title. Using your logic, it would be the parents responsibility to prevent their child from gaining access to those items.
Sweet . . . excellent come-back.
I'd like to say I agree with the decision to rate Manhunt2 as an AO title. Rating systems are in place for a reason: Too many children up to and including the age of 17, are getting access to content that they should not have access to. If a parent disagrees with this policy, then he/she may purchase a restricted title and supply it to their own child. If they don't purchase the title at the childs request, then so be it. Don't blame that decision on the rating system ... you're merely keeping the decision-making ability for such a purchase from the adolescent, which is as it should be.
It's, "... somewhere in the midst of Cs," not, "... somewhere in the mists of Cs," though even this correction does not repair your overall syntax. My point is, as an employer I also look at other abilities such as proper grammar and spelling, not to mention verbal communication. You might be the smartest IT guy this side of the local galactic super-cluster, but it's all for naught if I haven't a clue what you're trying to get across to me. I would suggest that in addition to repeating one year of Computer Science that you also freshen up on English grammar and spelling. By repeating the year you not only better your grades you will, in most likelihood, better your understanding of the subject matter, which will indicate to a perspective employer/recruiter that you view your education as important, not just something you rushed through because you were in a hurry to start making money. That's my opinion, I welcome yours.
Thank you, Magada. I concur with your point. Approximately 90% of Wal-Mart's product base is supplied by Chinese manufacturers, and losing that would deal a tremendous blow to the American economy. It really steams my loins that it was allowed to happen, and also that Wal-Mart doesn't seem cognicent of the danger. Here we have a smartly run corporation making what many would call a grave error . . . putting all their eggs in one basket. I would think the F.T.C. would have controls in place to prevent exactly this sort of scenario.
Magada: Firstly, let me apologize for any tone you may have garnered from my statement regarding China. I am frustrated that China's military buildup, both mechanized and electronic, seems to be missed by the very people that should be on top of it, out government. It is obvious, at least to me, that something very bad is coming our way. My UID, or nickname, was chosen because I can relate to both hardware and software hackers (white-hat), having grown up as one during the mid 70's ... trading my first car, a Chevy Chevelle, for my first computer in 1976. I do not post here on /. to inflame, nor do I do so to try to sway others to my way of thinking. I do so to speak my mind, blow off steam if you will, as is afforded me as an honorably discharged American Veteran, and as a citizen. I take interest in finding others who share my opinion that our country, even the world, is going to hell in a handbasket. So please, don't insult.
I am 45 years of age, not 16. Again, please don't insult because your view of the world differs from another. If you'll consult a psychologist about things personally important to people in general, you will find that everyone is right, from their own perspective. Whether my grasp of grammar grants me the ability to compose meaningful sentences or spell correctly, it is not an accurate indication of age.
I couldn't care less about Wal-Mart. In my opinion, Wal-Mart has been eroding the fabric of our country for some time now, more so after the morally reprehensible Bill Clinton allowed trade with China. There is so much I could say about this subject, but instead I point you to a PBS NOVA documentary titled, Wal-Mart: Is It Good For America. It is very eye-opening. If you haven't already viewed it, I would encourage you to do so, then form your own opinion about it.
Lastly, because my opinion without a doubt will differ from others, though one may possibly hold a degree in Geopolitics, that does not necessarily mean I am misinformed. Grant me the truth that I still may be correct, however unlikely. Thank you.
We should close all trade relations with China that were opened by that ass Clinton. China is getting richer, and acquiring technology it should not have given the type of government it has and its' attitude toward human rights and freedom. Treat China as we did the Soviet Union during the cold war. Isolate them until them break and give in. And start destroying their military satellites ASAP.
I'm not "upgrading" to Vista ... period. M$ can go blow.
I believe a Privacy Czar, though not necessarily using that term, is a step in the right direction.
That's just great ... The Contra Costa school wants IBM to forgive a $5,000,000.00 debt from the 80's - 90's, but trying to get my credit union to forgive the remainder (~$500.00) of a $1,500.00 loan I've defaulted on is near impossible. In fact, they said, "No." Wonderful. Again, as always, it's the little people that pay. My income last year was less than $6,000.00. Yes, you read that correctly. I've lived below the poverty level here in the great state of Maine for two years running now. You'd think the local credit union in Lewiston would forgive that balance under this extenuating circumstance. Instead, they had a judge place a lein against my POS 1991 truck, which is rusting away as I type, so that should I sell it (book value is currently $675.00) they get their money. What a great place to live.
That one of the most idiotic things I have ever read about. Anyone exercising even a little common sense would use a dilute solution of detergent and Chlorine Bleach in luke-warm water, wet a clean rag or dishcloth and wring it out well, then thoroughly clean your keyboard. Let it air-dry for a few minutes or towel-dry, and your ready to go. O M G!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Ms. Kalin-Casey, but our can-do-no-wrong government has been taking photographs such as these (this is my unclassified answer) for quite some time now. You should get used to it, as satellites are already in orbit and being tested that use terahertz wavelengths to see inside our homes, not merely you cute and cuddly kitty . . . but you didn't hear it from me.
Too frak'n bad. Take your head out of the sand. History isn't something that's inconvenient and thus to be dismissed or simply not taught. It happened. Yes, it was horrible. Get over it. Learn it. If your religion or way of life teaches you views to the contrary, I would suggest that you take a few steps back into the light of reality.
In other words, they paid off some people high up in the SEC. Great. Thank you very much.
Kudos to Jack. It's about time someone stood up to Microsoft, or any other company/corporation not concerned enough with violent content to ensure it does not reach teens. Obviously, it does nothing to prevent an (in my opinion) irresponsible parent from making such a game available to a teen to begin with, but hey! We can cull the herd later. Best of wishes . . . hope you win!