Except that, as far as I know, the Fox series was called Firefly and the film was called Serenity because Universal didn't have the rights to use the Firefly name. On the other hand maybe Universal wouldn't grant the rights or possibly I may be plain wrong.
Just a little joke at your expence and no offence intended. If you haven't already read it Ian Stewart's "Does God Play Dice" is a good read and a bit more mathematical if that's likely to help. I enjoyed it but as you can see from my sense of humour there's no accounting for taste.
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I read that as 'Customers do make great cushions, after all.' I think I've worked in support for far too long...
No, you've worked in support too long when you read that as "Customers make great targets"
Perhaps they are counting on Schools to buy 30 copies per class - still cheeper than providing each kid with a computer.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that it's because they're too stupid to know better ?
It also allows them to claim it's not their fault - "It was like that when I found it Dad"
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone ... I take it you're ready to proove you qualifications :oP
The more you tighten your grip, Hollywood, the more systems will slip through your fingers.
Except that, as far as I know, the Fox series was called Firefly and the film was called Serenity because Universal didn't have the rights to use the Firefly name. On the other hand maybe Universal wouldn't grant the rights or possibly I may be plain wrong.
I RTFB, thank you. Sorry 'bout his first name...
Just a little joke at your expence and no offence intended. If you haven't already read it Ian Stewart's "Does God Play Dice" is a good read and a bit more mathematical if that's likely to help. I enjoyed it but as you can see from my sense of humour there's no accounting for taste.
I think the purpose of this virus is to try to take over the world.
No problem then - Pinky will find some way to screw it up
Try the book by James Gleick from the same era, it's much more informative.
For any Brits who want to voice an opinion I believe this is the relevant petition. http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/End-of-privacy
Damn - to late to get us (GB) out of running the olympics.
So you've never heard of Drew Barrymore ?