I agree with you whole heartedly. That was the first thing I thought about when I read the post. That guy was so excited about his discovery and "uncovering the TRUTH" that he failed to consider the fact that it might just be a mistake. One 5 minute e-mail would have saved him months of useless research.
Your post was moderated to Troll unfairly. Mods should read first and consider content. Just because a poster seems emotional it doesn't mean he/she is necessarily ranting.
We all have them. We have to pay them. There is nothing wrong with being paid to do something you love to do. In fact, I believe that is the only way to go. Why do you belive that it has to be one or the other. Money or the love of computers. This isn't the sixties so you can put away your flowers and stop chanting. There's nothing cool about eating from trash cans just so you can be the rebel who does it for free.
If you really want to be a rebel you can send all your money to me.
I fully agree. I've been a cable modem customer for about a year and have never had a problem with speed. I had an outage for a couple of hours once but I lived. I think the service is great.
It's 2 way as yours is and costs about 45/month including the modem lease.
My IP has only changed twice in that year. I run a Quake arena for my friends and the way I got around the changing IP was to set up my server to automatically respond to a specific e-mail requests with my current IP. That way, if they can't get in for some reason they send and e-mail, wait a few minutes and then my new IP is automatically sent to them.
Bottom line, cable is better for some and in some areas. Check all your options.
"And you send companies like Netscape and Corel the message that all that work they did, all that money they spent for _your_ cause meant nothing."
Do you really think that these people port to Linux for our "cause". Wake up and smell it. These guys don't run their companies for causes. They run them to make money.
If MS deserves any of their "monopolies" it's in the office suite category. My company owns Corel WP Suite, Lotus Suite and Office. Office blows them all away. Sure it has it's bugs but show me a piece of software that doesn't. I don't want to see any reply's to this mentioning StarOffice either. It's not ready for primetime. I use it to write a letters to Granny but that's about it.
I'm also sick of hearing the "bloatware" argument. Show me an office suite that isn't bloatware. Just because the Linux kernel is small doesn't mean we are seening the beginning of the end for bloatware. Distributed apps are about the only solution to that problem at this time. Until they become a reality apps will continue to get bigger. All these people who want to go back to booting Lotus from a 5-1/4" floppy need to get a life.
MS is not going away. Now or ever. Gates is too smart and too good of a business man. MS apps for Linux can do nothing but good. It will convince people who once turned their backs on Linux to open their eyes and take a look. It could be what Linux needs to be pushed into the mainstream. You people may not agree with it but it's the truth. Users are the reason that 95% of us have jobs and collect those nice paychecks. Users buy MS software. They want it. They trust it. And guess what, most of them have never even heard of Linux. It may suck but it's a reality.
For the programmers out there who only use Linux to hack out apps, don't worry. The kernel will always be there. The command prompts will always be there. No one is ever going to force you to buy, download or install a Microsoft program. Speaking for myself, I would love to exclusively run Linux on my machines to I welcome anyone and everyone who brings that closer to a reality for me. Stop trying to squash the growth of Linux, there are alot of us out there who want to use it for something other than programming.
It should also be noted that you are not considered dressed up if you are wearing a polo type shirt you got for free from a seminar or conference. Look down. If you see a logo on your shirt from someone other than it's maker and the shirt has buttons, you aren't putting in enough effort.
I fully agree. Maybe Rob is trying to improve the geek image by posting this story. I'm a SysAdmin so I'm probably considered mid to low on the nerd scale by the hacker crowd that frequents this site. Even so, I have plenty of coding friends who really need some help.
Trim those nails (that includes cleaning under them), get a haircut, shave, shine those shoes (no, not your birks, the ones you keep with your pair of socks) and throw on a suit. You'll be surprised at the respect it commands when you walk onto a job. Plus, as was said, you attract a new breed of women. Some may be money grubbin, but you can at least sleep with them until you find the ones that just like men who look powerful and sucessful.
I can't agree with your statement. These guys were already making money. Just take a look at thier stock. The main guy (Jerry Yang???) was a billionaire for a day a few months back.
Yahoo's content is URL's. Proprietary URL's that they don't own the right's to but still make money from. They should be paying royalties to these companies, not collecting money.
I know this is kind of rediculous and will never happen but if you think about it, it almost makes sense.
As if all the crap I have running at one time isn't enough to chew up my resources. Now I can add another OS to the pile. I'll bet the RAM and processor manufacturers are loving this.
That's crazy. I've lived here almost my whole life and didn't know that. I think I can use that to my advantage. I'm gonna turn in my ex-girlfriend. While we were going out that bitch must have racked up a life sentence with all the blow jobs she gave...and that doesn't even count the ones she gave me:)
I think it probably has to do with the work factor. I'm so busy screwing with new hardware and/or network configurations that I don't have time to browse when at home. I read/. while at work which means I'm commin at ya Big Billy style.
I can't wait to see what happens when some high profile lawyers get their hands in this and start slugging. The two statements contradict eachother. Wonder what a judge would rule.
Anyway, better get it quick if you're going to try. If it become epidemic, you can bet it'll be rewritten promptly.
Also, I think a more interesting battle to watch would be the PC makers vs. MS. How are their agreements written? Will they be able to get MS to cough up the cash since it's their EULA.
At the same time though you are helping to support the format. That's where the problem lies. No doubt Circuit City has the presence and the money to make DIVX stay but there's no way it will ever push out DVD. Too many people will realize DVD's benefits over DIVX.
We're just gonna have to deal with 2 formats from now on. At least for 10 years or so.
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A few minutes ago I sent the 42556854215548765th e-mail ever sent.
I'm erecting a statue in my honor.
Mike
I agree with you whole heartedly. That was the first thing I thought about when I read the post. That guy was so excited about his discovery and "uncovering the TRUTH" that he failed to consider the fact that it might just be a mistake. One 5 minute e-mail would have saved him months of useless research.
Your post was moderated to Troll unfairly. Mods should read first and consider content. Just because a poster seems emotional it doesn't mean he/she is necessarily ranting.
Mike
...who built the ark and took aboard 2 of every variety of slug to save them from the great irrigation that wiped out all life in the field.
BTW, I'm not interested in getting into another religious debate on slashdot so don't flame me.
Mike
As Grandpa always said, "It's mine, I can wash it as long as I want to."
They should just equip the end of it with a salt shaker. That'll take care of the slugs. Double it as a margarita maker and I'm sold.
Mike
Like Grandpa always said, "It's mine, I can wash it as long as I want to."
There. Now that this comment is posted on /. maybe they'll get a letter too. Wouldn't want them to feel left out.
Mike
Like Grandpa always said, "It's mine, I can wash it as long as I want to."
I have to agree. SIMAAM is a hilarious movie. One of my all time favorites.
"HEED...Pants" You gotta love when he plays his dad. "Probably going to cry himself to sleep on his HUGE pilla"
1 word....BILLS
We all have them. We have to pay them. There is nothing wrong with being paid to do something you love to do. In fact, I believe that is the only way to go. Why do you belive that it has to be one or the other. Money or the love of computers. This isn't the sixties so you can put away your flowers and stop chanting. There's nothing cool about eating from trash cans just so you can be the rebel who does it for free.
If you really want to be a rebel you can send all your money to me.
I fully agree. I've been a cable modem customer for about a year and have never had a problem with speed. I had an outage for a couple of hours once but I lived. I think the service is great.
It's 2 way as yours is and costs about 45/month including the modem lease.
My IP has only changed twice in that year. I run a Quake arena for my friends and the way I got around the changing IP was to set up my server to automatically respond to a specific e-mail requests with my current IP. That way, if they can't get in for some reason they send and e-mail, wait a few minutes and then my new IP is automatically sent to them.
Bottom line, cable is better for some and in some areas. Check all your options.
M
"And you send companies like Netscape and Corel the message that all that work they did, all that money they spent for _your_ cause meant nothing."
Do you really think that these people port to Linux for our "cause". Wake up and smell it. These guys don't run their companies for causes. They run them to make money.
M
....isn't the fact that MS ported their apps to the Mac the reason that Apple still exists?
I fully agree.
If MS deserves any of their "monopolies" it's in the office suite category. My company owns Corel WP Suite, Lotus Suite and Office. Office blows them all away. Sure it has it's bugs but show me a piece of software that doesn't. I don't want to see any reply's to this mentioning StarOffice either. It's not ready for primetime. I use it to write a letters to Granny but that's about it.
I'm also sick of hearing the "bloatware" argument. Show me an office suite that isn't bloatware. Just because the Linux kernel is small doesn't mean we are seening the beginning of the end for bloatware. Distributed apps are about the only solution to that problem at this time. Until they become a reality apps will continue to get bigger. All these people who want to go back to booting Lotus from a 5-1/4" floppy need to get a life.
MS is not going away. Now or ever. Gates is too smart and too good of a business man. MS apps for Linux can do nothing but good. It will convince people who once turned their backs on Linux to open their eyes and take a look. It could be what Linux needs to be pushed into the mainstream. You people may not agree with it but it's the truth. Users are the reason that 95% of us have jobs and collect those nice paychecks. Users buy MS software. They want it. They trust it. And guess what, most of them have never even heard of Linux. It may suck but it's a reality.
For the programmers out there who only use Linux to hack out apps, don't worry. The kernel will always be there. The command prompts will always be there. No one is ever going to force you to buy, download or install a Microsoft program. Speaking for myself, I would love to exclusively run Linux on my machines to I welcome anyone and everyone who brings that closer to a reality for me. Stop trying to squash the growth of Linux, there are alot of us out there who want to use it for something other than programming.
M
Agreed.
It should also be noted that you are not considered dressed up if you are wearing a polo type shirt you got for free from a seminar or conference. Look down. If you see a logo on your shirt from someone other than it's maker and the shirt has buttons, you aren't putting in enough effort.
M
I fully agree. Maybe Rob is trying to improve the geek image by posting this story. I'm a SysAdmin so I'm probably considered mid to low on the nerd scale by the hacker crowd that frequents this site. Even so, I have plenty of coding friends who really need some help.
Trim those nails (that includes cleaning under them), get a haircut, shave, shine those shoes (no, not your birks, the ones you keep with your pair of socks) and throw on a suit. You'll be surprised at the respect it commands when you walk onto a job. Plus, as was said, you attract a new breed of women. Some may be money grubbin, but you can at least sleep with them until you find the ones that just like men who look powerful and sucessful.
M
I can't agree with your statement. These guys were already making money. Just take a look at thier stock. The main guy (Jerry Yang???) was a billionaire for a day a few months back.
Yahoo's content is URL's. Proprietary URL's that they don't own the right's to but still make money from. They should be paying royalties to these companies, not collecting money.
I know this is kind of rediculous and will never happen but if you think about it, it almost makes sense.
M
As if all the crap I have running at one time isn't enough to chew up my resources. Now I can add another OS to the pile. I'll bet the RAM and processor manufacturers are loving this.
M
....he should write an article on how he got a Packard Bell to run for more than a year
That's crazy. I've lived here almost my whole life and didn't know that. I think I can use that to my advantage. I'm gonna turn in my ex-girlfriend. While we were going out that bitch must have racked up a life sentence with all the blow jobs she gave...and that doesn't even count the ones she gave me :)
M
...they'll want to vote in Daylight Savings Time. No more reason to want to live here. I'm movin.
I think it probably has to do with the work factor. I'm so busy screwing with new hardware and/or network configurations that I don't have time to browse when at home. I read /. while at work which means I'm commin at ya Big Billy style.
M
Telethons. Gotta put on telethons.
M
Not enough room under the desk for my secretary. Some people never pay attention to detail.
On a serious note though, If it has it's own cooling system they should provide a way to connect it to your computer(s).
M
Interesting Point.
I can't wait to see what happens when some high profile lawyers get their hands in this and start slugging. The two statements contradict eachother. Wonder what a judge would rule.
Anyway, better get it quick if you're going to try. If it become epidemic, you can bet it'll be rewritten promptly.
Also, I think a more interesting battle to watch would be the PC makers vs. MS. How are their agreements written? Will they be able to get MS to cough up the cash since it's their EULA.
Just a thought
M
That's just what I need...people in IRC really knowing what I think of them and lie detector tests I can't beat.
Would be cool to be able to print out the scripts of my dreams. I have crazy ones every night and can rarely remember more than a few bits.
M
At the same time though you are helping to support the format. That's where the problem lies. No doubt Circuit City has the presence and the money to make DIVX stay but there's no way it will ever push out DVD. Too many people will realize DVD's benefits over DIVX.
We're just gonna have to deal with 2 formats from now on. At least for 10 years or so.
M