Well, as a geek born in the 90's I'd like to understand why people still use Amigas...
If it's just for the coolness I can easily appreciate it, hell, I ran Windows 3.11 for a few months on my Core 2 Quad as my primary OS just because I could, but otherwise are there any significant applications or niches Amiga OS fills that aren't quite addressed by modern Unix or Windows operating systems?
As a Brazilian living in Rio myself, I agree with you.
But I see matters even simplier:
USAÂhad the Olympics 4 times already. Wouldn't be them.
London's already in Europe and it's the next one. This vettoes Madrid.
Rio de Janeiro is the most beutiful city on Earth. Politically, it's good, 'cause we need one in South America (and Africa, for that matter). Also, Tokyo already had Olympics there.
Simple.
Das computenmachine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Is easy schnappen der springwerk, blownfusen, und poppenoorken mit spittzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen.
Das rubbernecken signtseeren keepen hands in das pockets--relaxen und watch das blinkenlights.
He likes to reflect on how, of all the countries he's travelled to in the world (most of which do not have English as a local language), the one he had the hardest trouble finding a toilet in (due to comprehension problems) was America.
America isn't a country tough, you know, it's a continent. I'm pretty sure all these questions wouldn't get him to a restroom in the part of America I live, unless spoken in Portuguese.
That's because you're taking technology for granted. If you weren't there, that technology couldn't be deployed to help people get their jobs done. Which means no servers, no desktops, no laptops, no networks, no printers, nothing, nada, zip, zilch, zero.
First of all, those were major, general elections. As a fellow American and proud Brazilian I feel kinda offended... I mean, come on; 130 million people ARE a big deal.
Secondly, I agree with the potential security threats, in theory, but this is a simplistic view. Ain't like papers on a box are safer...
The reality is that you can't see the source code of the code the machine is running; but neither can you certify that they'll count your vote on the box. The same way a programmer could crack the software on the e-voting machine, a counting fiscal could count X votes and write 2X votes on a sheet. Who'll know?
My view of the paper counting is simplistic as well, I acknowledge that. I just think it's important to remember that paper voting isn't a panacea for all voting security issues.
I think that even though the result of a cheating on the e-voting machine is far more... powerful, let's say; cheating with paper is MUCH easier...
Plus I believe in the non-political sectors of my Government. That's a benefit no reasonable USA citizen has.
I don't understand why parent was moded Flamebait.
I am not an USA citizen, I do not live in the USA; but, as everyone else in the world (maybe except some Arabic countries, China and Cuba, N-Korea...), I hear a lot (I mean a LOT) about USA politics.
Again, I don't have the Average USA-citizen point of view, but from the outside, IT LOOKS EXACTLY like parent described it.
I would even dare to say that we (outsiders) have a better view of the situation. The perception I have is that USA's media is a JOKE. Considerably different statistics on the same day of the same election (i.e. Bush 2K, Bush 2K4)?? Come on!
You may don't agree with Parent, that's OK; but it sure as HELL makes a valid point.
I just isn't Flamebait.
Personally, I just think it's the most reasonable post I read today.
Serious part of the comment:
Here's the direct link to the comparison chart. It's interesting to see how Microsoft managed to do well within the market, and isn't losing power as one may think by looking at MS' chart alone.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ta?s=^IXK&t=my&l=on&z=m&q=l&p=&a=&c=MSFT
Funny part of the comment:
So, is that finally the proof that not only Ballmer is bad for MSFT, he's bad for THE ENTIRE MARKET??
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Democracy requires capitalism.[citation needed]
FTFY.
As a Brazilian, I feel the urge to point out that there are plenty of truly navigable rivers on our continent.
It peaks at four? (????)
I'm either a manslut, or you're a priest.
OK, so I do live in Brazil, we're a more open society etc etc etc but ARE YOU A FUCKING AMISH?
I'm well past four and I don't even think I'm at MY peak yet.
Just outta curiosity, why do you program with multispaced fonts?
Wrong. It would be GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL. "Golo" is PT-pt, PT-br is "Gol". Golo just sounds weird here ;D
Now that's a committed Slashdotter!! You actually spent half an hour of your time for the greater knowledge.
Kudos! I wish I had modpoints...
Well, as a geek born in the 90's I'd like to understand why people still use Amigas...
If it's just for the coolness I can easily appreciate it, hell, I ran Windows 3.11 for a few months on my Core 2 Quad as my primary OS just because I could, but otherwise are there any significant applications or niches Amiga OS fills that aren't quite addressed by modern Unix or Windows operating systems?
No, that's Latino sine flexione.
Not if you're using Fedora 12, that is :P
As a Brazilian living in Rio myself, I agree with you.
But I see matters even simplier:
USAÂhad the Olympics 4 times already. Wouldn't be them.
London's already in Europe and it's the next one. This vettoes Madrid.
Rio de Janeiro is the most beutiful city on Earth. Politically, it's good, 'cause we need one in South America (and Africa, for that matter). Also, Tokyo already had Olympics there.
Simple.
rms says you ought to 'help your neighbor'... that's kinda kinky if you ask me... :P
Rio de Janeiro
Das computenmachine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Is easy schnappen der springwerk, blownfusen, und poppenoorken mit spittzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das rubbernecken signtseeren keepen hands in das pockets--relaxen und watch das blinkenlights.
He likes to reflect on how, of all the countries he's travelled to in the world (most of which do not have English as a local language), the one he had the hardest trouble finding a toilet in (due to comprehension problems) was America.
America isn't a country tough, you know, it's a continent. I'm pretty sure all these questions wouldn't get him to a restroom in the part of America I live, unless spoken in Portuguese.
"P", "O", and "N" are not on the left side of the keyboard.
If I did understood, that was the joke. The other hand would be holding the penis... Although that personally wouldn't work for me :P
That's because you're taking technology for granted. If you weren't there, that technology couldn't be deployed to help people get their jobs done. Which means no servers, no desktops, no laptops, no networks, no printers, nothing, nada, zip, zilch, zero.
Probably no Zip either, friend...
First of all, those were major, general elections. As a fellow American and proud Brazilian I feel kinda offended... I mean, come on; 130 million people ARE a big deal. Secondly, I agree with the potential security threats, in theory, but this is a simplistic view. Ain't like papers on a box are safer... The reality is that you can't see the source code of the code the machine is running; but neither can you certify that they'll count your vote on the box. The same way a programmer could crack the software on the e-voting machine, a counting fiscal could count X votes and write 2X votes on a sheet. Who'll know? My view of the paper counting is simplistic as well, I acknowledge that. I just think it's important to remember that paper voting isn't a panacea for all voting security issues. I think that even though the result of a cheating on the e-voting machine is far more... powerful, let's say; cheating with paper is MUCH easier... Plus I believe in the non-political sectors of my Government. That's a benefit no reasonable USA citizen has.
OK, now THAT'S trying hard for a joke...
I don't understand why parent was moded Flamebait. I am not an USA citizen, I do not live in the USA; but, as everyone else in the world (maybe except some Arabic countries, China and Cuba, N-Korea...), I hear a lot (I mean a LOT) about USA politics. Again, I don't have the Average USA-citizen point of view, but from the outside, IT LOOKS EXACTLY like parent described it. I would even dare to say that we (outsiders) have a better view of the situation. The perception I have is that USA's media is a JOKE. Considerably different statistics on the same day of the same election (i.e. Bush 2K, Bush 2K4)?? Come on! You may don't agree with Parent, that's OK; but it sure as HELL makes a valid point. I just isn't Flamebait. Personally, I just think it's the most reasonable post I read today.
Damn... Slashdot's form is buggy or I'm being stupid and not realizing st, anyway. Take the two lines and remove [yahoo.com] from the address.
Serious part of the comment: Here's the direct link to the comparison chart. It's interesting to see how Microsoft managed to do well within the market, and isn't losing power as one may think by looking at MS' chart alone. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ta?s=^IXK&t=my&l=on&z=m&q=l&p=&a=&c=MSFT Funny part of the comment: So, is that finally the proof that not only Ballmer is bad for MSFT, he's bad for THE ENTIRE MARKET??
2008 - 1993 != 18
2008 - 1993 = 15
Maybe you are using MS Excel?
Lol... I think we're the only ones nerd enough to find that funny...