Please don't pretend that every other electronics/computer manufacturer doesn't do exactly the same thing. It doesn't justify Apple's actions, but until I see you ranting about Dell or HP, I'll consider you a hypocrite.
Well, to be precise, I own the 2nd model - the "Osborne Executive" with the slightly larger, amber monitor. The old girl still fires up, I found the system software years before I came across the computer itself. Totally impractical and useless but I still enjoy firing up Zork on it to impress my fellow geeks.
I remember working in the IT department of a fair-sized company back in '99 and it was a dedicated Sun shop, in fact my boss denigrated Linux and open-source software (of course he called it freeware) any chance he could. He talked like Sun would be around forever...oops.
It's insane. It's gotten to the point that I barely have to look for new bands, they find me. I've found some amazing unsigned musicians who are getting their stuff out there completely on their own.
"As modern music entered a new age of suckage" - if you think modern music sucks, you're not looking hard enough. Thanks for proving that despite my years, my mind is still young.
"You would presume that with all of their citations of the Constitution and remembrance of the founding fathers, Tea Party candidates would understand history at least a little bit. But that's apparently not the case with Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) who said that the founding fathers ended slavery in the United States.
In a recent speech in Iowa, Bachmann said that it was "the very founders that wrote those documents worked tirelessly until slavery was no more in the United States....Men like John Quincy Adams, who would not rest until slavery was extinguished in the country."
Why do you think that he's condemning the movie? Seems to me that Mr. Transparency wouldn't have a problem with a movie being made about him, even if he wasn't getting any $$$ from it.
Ok the person I was responding to said that "people shouldn't have kids they can't afford" and I was stating that religion and lack of education were prime reasons for that happening. I never said that "the government" should determine how many kids someone could churn out. Don't put words in my mouth.
Also, a program that isn't effective in getting people to adhere to it is less than useless, so no, I'm not going to "compromise" with you.
Sigh...I'm hoping you deliberately misunderstood my post. If not, let me make it crystal clear. Religion is responsible for people having too many kids, and as far as abstinence programs go, why don't you have a good look at the statistics and tell me how they're working out in practice.
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People complain about identity theft, people complain about efforts to verify ID.
Maybe PJ would like to have a life after putting up with all this crap. If you want a site like what you're suggesting, why don't you make one?
Please don't pretend that every other electronics/computer manufacturer doesn't do exactly the same thing. It doesn't justify Apple's actions, but until I see you ranting about Dell or HP, I'll consider you a hypocrite.
http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeloader
"a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return"
Please tell me how the use of that term was incorrect.
Well, to be precise, I own the 2nd model - the "Osborne Executive" with the slightly larger, amber monitor.
The old girl still fires up, I found the system software years before I came across the computer itself. Totally impractical and useless but I still enjoy firing up Zork on it to impress my fellow geeks.
There are plenty of online music stores with competitive pricing. Only in the fevered imagination of Apple-bashers is this a monopoly.
"I love it when people think they know more than God."
That's easy to do. I also know more than Zeus, Odin and Ra.
Hanging for bribery? A little harsh don't you think?
I remember working in the IT department of a fair-sized company back in '99 and it was a dedicated Sun shop, in fact my boss denigrated Linux and open-source software (of course he called it freeware) any chance he could. He talked like Sun would be around forever...oops.
Why? Seems to be pretty much spot on. MS has been playing catchup for years. Only their obscene warchest (and Office lock-in) has kept them going.
If it's still under warranty, Apple will either fix it or replace it. Why do you assume they won't?
It's insane. It's gotten to the point that I barely have to look for new bands, they find me. I've found some amazing unsigned musicians who are getting their stuff out there completely on their own.
If I 'never left the 70s" wouldn't that imply that I would hate current music? Brilliant bunch, you Slashdotters.
"As modern music entered a new age of suckage" - if you think modern music sucks, you're not looking hard enough. Thanks for proving that despite my years, my mind is still young.
Oh good, use a bunch of people who are trading an their dictator for likely a theocratic government for an example. No thanks.
Welcome to freedom of speech, don't want someone to call you a moron? Don't act like one.
Willful ignorance is stupidity. Bachmann has proven herself either to be unwilling or incapable of learning.
http://www.bvblackspin.com/2011/01/26/michele-bachmann-tea-party-congresswoman-thinks-founding-father/
"You would presume that with all of their citations of the Constitution and remembrance of the founding fathers, Tea Party candidates would understand history at least a little bit. But that's apparently not the case with Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) who said that the founding fathers ended slavery in the United States.
In a recent speech in Iowa, Bachmann said that it was "the very founders that wrote those documents worked tirelessly until slavery was no more in the United States....Men like John Quincy Adams, who would not rest until slavery was extinguished in the country."
This is just a recent sample of her stupidity.
*shrug* I would think that Mr. Transparency would be fine with it. It's just information right?
Why do you think that he's condemning the movie? Seems to me that Mr. Transparency wouldn't have a problem with a movie being made about him, even if he wasn't getting any $$$ from it.
Likely he is condemning it because he isn't getting a cut, not due to any moral outrage, or need I remind you of his million dollar book deal?
trust him.
Ok..I'll talk slowly. I...was...responding...to...a...poster...who...said...people...should...not...have...children...they...couldn't...afford. Ok, all clear now?
Ok the person I was responding to said that "people shouldn't have kids they can't afford" and I was stating that religion and lack of education were prime reasons for that happening. I never said that
"the government" should determine how many kids someone could churn out. Don't put words in my mouth.
Also, a program that isn't effective in getting people to adhere to it is less than useless, so no, I'm not going to "compromise" with you.
Sigh...I'm hoping you deliberately misunderstood my post. If not, let me make it crystal clear. Religion is responsible for people having too many kids, and as far as abstinence programs go, why don't you have a good look at the statistics and tell me how they're working out in practice.
You bible-pushers are a pain.