And yet, it doesn't matter if the dog came fresh out of a grooming salon or just finished rolling in a heap of rotting garbage.. they'll still smell like a "Dog" to any other dog.
I've always taken "market share" stats with a grain of salt.. or three. IMHO, it's akin to comparing Windows market share to Linux. The far majority of x86 compatible pc's delivered are sold with a Windows license.. and subsequently, IE. If and when the customer removes windows and installs Linux (or as I suspect most do, installs a dual-boot configuration), how is it counted that the user is likely using Linux at least half the time, if not the far majority of the time? Does that Windows license get removed from the "market share?" No, it doesn't.
Windows comes with IE. Who's counting whether or not IE or Firefox is being used more on said PC?
http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp/ tells a rather different story. So, who's counting, and who do we believe?
The article doesn't show specify this device, but a typical wifi router has separate access and admin passwords. So, no.
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Theoretically, you could "type 192.168.1.1 into your Web browser's address bar -- a trick well known to network gurus -- the MiFi's settings pages magically appear. Now you can do geeky, tweaky tasks like changing the password or the wireless network name, limiting access to specific computers, turning on port forwarding (don't ask)."
Of course, you could also read the article.. Theoretically.
My point was that it was easier for me to assist her by telling her what to type in that little black box than it would have been for me to walk her through navigating web page whatever.net to find the download for checkgmail, download it, and then install it.
What would have easily taken 20-30 minutes for her to accomplish in windows even with my assistance on the phone, was over and done in two minutes. Let's face it, the computer's interface could be completely blank except for one big Firefox icon in the middle of the screen with a big fscking red arrow that says "CLICK ME!" and you and I would still be getting calls for assistance.;)
Anyway, my issue was not with the statement that linux is not currently ready for general use. Stating that it NEVER will.. that prompted the response.
Where do I overestimate the ability of people to adapt? I didn't disagree with the statement that linux is not currently for regular people.
I do have a big issue with saying it will never be ready for the general populace - joe sixpack or granny curious.
"Linux is NOT for regular people and it NEVER will be."
While I can agree (mostly) with the first half of this statement.. saying it "NEVER" will be is just as asanine as expecting joe six pack to be able to install and use even Ubuntu without a question or complaint as it stands now.
The general "desktop" distros have made leaps and bounds in the past few years, and for those willing to dig for thier answers, is arguably easier to maintain than any version of Windows.. granted, this is providing the hardware is supported in the first place. Gee, that sounds like windows.. the part about "providing the hardware is supported in the first place." When's the last time you installed windows without needing to download ANY third party hardware drivers?
Phone call from my (82-year-old)mom the other day:
Mom: that little gmail button you put by my clock is gone since you upgraded my ubuntu.
me: Open a terminal and type 'sudo aptitude install checkgmail' and let it run. It'll be under the Network stuff.
Mom: That worked!...
try that in windows. I dare you.
Proper English isn't always proper. This reminds me of listening to a speech once upon a time, when a friend mentioned to me that the fellow we were listening to was a "forward speaker". Of course, I had to inquire what was intended by this, and my friend explained.. "If it can be said in two words, he'll use four."
Yes, you are correct.. in the guidelines & teaching contracts, properly phrased terms are very important. In the case here, this is a general forum for the rest of us. The intention of the phrase was clear to anybody with a shred of common sense, and brevity is invaluable, if only to avoid putting the general population to sleep within the first quarter of the discussion.
Sorry, I guess I was looking at the standard ratings for existing processors from newegg. You know, 2.3ghz phenom at 95 watts, 2.4ghz at 125 watts...
You linked it yourself: 65, 95, 125 and 140 Watt
Does the Kindle come in a plastic blister pack that might as well be titanium like most other electronics of its type? genuinely curious here, I've never owned one.;)
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And yet, it doesn't matter if the dog came fresh out of a grooming salon or just finished rolling in a heap of rotting garbage.. they'll still smell like a "Dog" to any other dog.
The US has the same requirement. Any cell phone must be connected to 911 when dialed, whether it's currently "active" or not.
Just think.. first kangaroo in space?
He seems to be insuring that he'll never have another child.. so who's to argue when he says his 'next' child will be a boy?
or..
More RAM => higher price => more reason to save money by switching to geico.. er, linux.
Firefox is using 410mb atm on my box, with 9 tabs and a flash video window. ;)
I've always taken "market share" stats with a grain of salt.. or three. IMHO, it's akin to comparing Windows market share to Linux. The far majority of x86 compatible pc's delivered are sold with a Windows license.. and subsequently, IE. If and when the customer removes windows and installs Linux (or as I suspect most do, installs a dual-boot configuration), how is it counted that the user is likely using Linux at least half the time, if not the far majority of the time? Does that Windows license get removed from the "market share?" No, it doesn't. Windows comes with IE. Who's counting whether or not IE or Firefox is being used more on said PC? http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp/ tells a rather different story. So, who's counting, and who do we believe?
The article doesn't show specify this device, but a typical wifi router has separate access and admin passwords. So, no.
Theoretically, you could "type 192.168.1.1 into your Web browser's address bar -- a trick well known to network gurus -- the MiFi's settings pages magically appear. Now you can do geeky, tweaky tasks like changing the password or the wireless network name, limiting access to specific computers, turning on port forwarding (don't ask)." Of course, you could also read the article.. Theoretically.
My point was that it was easier for me to assist her by telling her what to type in that little black box than it would have been for me to walk her through navigating web page whatever.net to find the download for checkgmail, download it, and then install it.
What would have easily taken 20-30 minutes for her to accomplish in windows even with my assistance on the phone, was over and done in two minutes. Let's face it, the computer's interface could be completely blank except for one big Firefox icon in the middle of the screen with a big fscking red arrow that says "CLICK ME!" and you and I would still be getting calls for assistance. ;)
Anyway, my issue was not with the statement that linux is not currently ready for general use. Stating that it NEVER will.. that prompted the response.
Where do I overestimate the ability of people to adapt? I didn't disagree with the statement that linux is not currently for regular people. I do have a big issue with saying it will never be ready for the general populace - joe sixpack or granny curious.
"Linux is NOT for regular people and it NEVER will be." While I can agree (mostly) with the first half of this statement.. saying it "NEVER" will be is just as asanine as expecting joe six pack to be able to install and use even Ubuntu without a question or complaint as it stands now. The general "desktop" distros have made leaps and bounds in the past few years, and for those willing to dig for thier answers, is arguably easier to maintain than any version of Windows.. granted, this is providing the hardware is supported in the first place. Gee, that sounds like windows.. the part about "providing the hardware is supported in the first place." When's the last time you installed windows without needing to download ANY third party hardware drivers? Phone call from my (82-year-old)mom the other day: Mom: that little gmail button you put by my clock is gone since you upgraded my ubuntu. me: Open a terminal and type 'sudo aptitude install checkgmail' and let it run. It'll be under the Network stuff. Mom: That worked! ...
try that in windows. I dare you.
Yes, I do.
Proper English isn't always proper. This reminds me of listening to a speech once upon a time, when a friend mentioned to me that the fellow we were listening to was a "forward speaker". Of course, I had to inquire what was intended by this, and my friend explained.. "If it can be said in two words, he'll use four." Yes, you are correct.. in the guidelines & teaching contracts, properly phrased terms are very important. In the case here, this is a general forum for the rest of us. The intention of the phrase was clear to anybody with a shred of common sense, and brevity is invaluable, if only to avoid putting the general population to sleep within the first quarter of the discussion.
This is like installing windows in a vm on a windows pc.
Sorry, I guess I was looking at the standard ratings for existing processors from newegg. You know, 2.3ghz phenom at 95 watts, 2.4ghz at 125 watts... You linked it yourself: 65, 95, 125 and 140 Watt
what's the power rating for this thing at 4 ghz? 250 watts?
Absurd Lawsuits 101: Professor Mitch Bainwol.... first students apparently need interpreters?
"Where is the kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering kaboom!"
Because we can smell smoke. Dogs can smell tobacco. Through the smoke.
They're just tired of trying to compete with Mozilla.. if you can't beat 'em.. join 'em. ;)
Does the Kindle come in a plastic blister pack that might as well be titanium like most other electronics of its type? genuinely curious here, I've never owned one. ;)
Blood has no dietary fat? Tell that to my cardiologist, please.. ;)
The residents of Eureka have chosen their new anthem.. White and Nerdy, by Wierd Al http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xEzGIuY7kw