I appreciate the comparison between Windows 7, XP and Linux. But let's be honest, its kind of like apples and oranges. You're comparing an operating system that most people can use out of the box with one that requires a lot of computer knowledge. At some point while installing or using linux you are going to have to use the command line, or edit at least one configuration file to make things work the way you want. Things like that are beyond the reach of your average user.
.. that what started out as one of Microsoft's worst releases is now a favorite. The eight year old XP is somewhat solid these days, but it is time for an upgrade. Place Vista on the racks next to Microsoft Bob, and let us move on.
Don't forget, they were apparently targeting fortune 500 companies with retail stores. The fact that SQL injection is working on sites run by fortune 500 companies is horrifying at best.
Dogs might understand about as many words and gestures as the average two year old, but I don't believe they're as intelligent. At least not according to our definition of intelligence.
My two year old (27 months) asked me last night, "Why are balls round?". Then followed up with "is the moon a ball?". You can teach a two year old to communicate, but they come up with those questions on their own. Would a dog ask questions like that if it could communicate with us? I doubt it, but maybe I'm wrong.
We're really good at filtering and rapidly processing large amounts of visual information. Can six lanes of rush hour traffic on icy roads be communicated through a combination of sound and touch? I'd guess not, but I may be wrong.
Compensation? Is that what they call it when you make a lot of money? I earn a "wage". My student loan debt is greater than my annual "wage". Maybe I should have gone into medicine as well...
Do you remember a decade and a half past, when you had to unfold a map for directions, tune in at 9 o'clock for the news and open the Yellow Pages for a phone number? Do you remember when you had to travel to the library and read a book to settle a debate about whether Genghis Khan reigned in the 12th or 13th century? The tools we have at our disposal today are incredibly powerful. We take them for granted.
Imagine living in a place where, forget the internet, there is no 9 o'clock news. And the library, if you can read, is distant and lacking. Access to the internet, even indirectly, must seem like a damned miracle. I just hope they don't ask the question box for the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
I routinely encounter people who have disabled windows update because they believe Microsoft is out to get them. They worry that the updates their computer nags them about are filled with unnecessary crap. Crap that will spy on them, display advertisements, install toolbars and hijack their machine. I think this is largely due to some weird cultural concept that Windows is both evil and necessary. In truth, it's neither.
Wikipedia was once the "encyclopedia that anyone can edit", and all was good. Then it got too big for its britches. Now its "the encyclopedia that everyone wants to edit". Oh well.
This one is too easy. Amazingly, it seems the majority of comments above are constructive. +Karma to the crowd. Also, buy a new computer for your wife.
Just kidding about the prick thing. But seriously, how many people here didn't start out as, or will end up as a $12/hr employee? Leave the security guard alone, you might end up working for him.
Most people have better things to do than concern themselves with the latest in browser security. It's sad, but true. Aggressively pushing newer, and generally more secure browser technology on users is good thing. Sure, it might be a pain in the ass for the kind of people who read this site, but overall it's the right move.
According to the source article:
"Specter as a Democrat would also fundamentally alter the 2010 calculus in Pennsylvania".
Also, after 2010 the laws of physics will no longer apply in Pennsylvania.
I once had to write code is a super-small room.
That's not so bad, but I had to share it with this prick who insisted on having every damn window in the office open, no matter how cold or rainy it was outside.
During the winter we were lucky to see a high of 10 degrees F. Still, this jerk had to leave the windows open. It was frigid.
To cut a long story short: I had -- in about six months time -- a bronchitis, followed by a sinusitis, followed by a bronchitis AND a sinusitis at the same time! Each time, my doctor would look at me, and practically plead with me to stop working in that place.
Thank goodness, that contract only lasted for about 12 months. Most horrible conditions I have ever worked in. My hatred of yetis started in that place.
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Sure, there are many authors I'd consider more witty than Douglas Adams, but his particular flavor was just right. Nobody can reproduce his work.
I appreciate the comparison between Windows 7, XP and Linux. But let's be honest, its kind of like apples and oranges. You're comparing an operating system that most people can use out of the box with one that requires a lot of computer knowledge. At some point while installing or using linux you are going to have to use the command line, or edit at least one configuration file to make things work the way you want. Things like that are beyond the reach of your average user.
.. that what started out as one of Microsoft's worst releases is now a favorite. The eight year old XP is somewhat solid these days, but it is time for an upgrade. Place Vista on the racks next to Microsoft Bob, and let us move on.
Don't forget, they were apparently targeting fortune 500 companies with retail stores. The fact that SQL injection is working on sites run by fortune 500 companies is horrifying at best.
...that one of the scientists involved in the study uses cocaine. The sample taken is way too small for any reliable analysis.
Dogs might understand about as many words and gestures as the average two year old, but I don't believe they're as intelligent. At least not according to our definition of intelligence. My two year old (27 months) asked me last night, "Why are balls round?". Then followed up with "is the moon a ball?". You can teach a two year old to communicate, but they come up with those questions on their own. Would a dog ask questions like that if it could communicate with us? I doubt it, but maybe I'm wrong.
We'll soon have the worlds first twittering satellite.
We're really good at filtering and rapidly processing large amounts of visual information. Can six lanes of rush hour traffic on icy roads be communicated through a combination of sound and touch? I'd guess not, but I may be wrong.
...but your average sighted driver is dangerous enough. I know, I pass thousands of them every day. They're all crazy, every one of them.
I've used a drive-up ATM from the rear drivers side seat on several occasions. If I were blind I would have found the braille keypad helpful.
Compensation? Is that what they call it when you make a lot of money? I earn a "wage". My student loan debt is greater than my annual "wage". Maybe I should have gone into medicine as well...
Do you remember a decade and a half past, when you had to unfold a map for directions, tune in at 9 o'clock for the news and open the Yellow Pages for a phone number? Do you remember when you had to travel to the library and read a book to settle a debate about whether Genghis Khan reigned in the 12th or 13th century? The tools we have at our disposal today are incredibly powerful. We take them for granted. Imagine living in a place where, forget the internet, there is no 9 o'clock news. And the library, if you can read, is distant and lacking. Access to the internet, even indirectly, must seem like a damned miracle. I just hope they don't ask the question box for the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
I routinely encounter people who have disabled windows update because they believe Microsoft is out to get them. They worry that the updates their computer nags them about are filled with unnecessary crap. Crap that will spy on them, display advertisements, install toolbars and hijack their machine. I think this is largely due to some weird cultural concept that Windows is both evil and necessary. In truth, it's neither.
Aren't these the things they hang banners on and play when the king shows up to the joust, in like, every movie ever made?
Wikipedia was once the "encyclopedia that anyone can edit", and all was good. Then it got too big for its britches. Now its "the encyclopedia that everyone wants to edit". Oh well.
Actually that depends on the street corner, and whether or not there are ongoing celebrations.
This one is too easy. Amazingly, it seems the majority of comments above are constructive. +Karma to the crowd. Also, buy a new computer for your wife.
Don't dismantle it, attach it to your neighbor's car. Of course then you might be charged for interfering with an investigation.
Maybe not seven years, but it's been in development for a while now. That's what I thought this article was about at first.
Just kidding about the prick thing. But seriously, how many people here didn't start out as, or will end up as a $12/hr employee? Leave the security guard alone, you might end up working for him.
But I do like greek food.
Yeah yeah, I've heard this story before. Hey what about 64K memory segments? I'm at least old enough to have had a headache or two with that...
Most people have better things to do than concern themselves with the latest in browser security. It's sad, but true. Aggressively pushing newer, and generally more secure browser technology on users is good thing. Sure, it might be a pain in the ass for the kind of people who read this site, but overall it's the right move.
According to the source article: "Specter as a Democrat would also fundamentally alter the 2010 calculus in Pennsylvania". Also, after 2010 the laws of physics will no longer apply in Pennsylvania.
I once had to write code is a super-small room. That's not so bad, but I had to share it with this prick who insisted on having every damn window in the office open, no matter how cold or rainy it was outside. During the winter we were lucky to see a high of 10 degrees F. Still, this jerk had to leave the windows open. It was frigid. To cut a long story short: I had -- in about six months time -- a bronchitis, followed by a sinusitis, followed by a bronchitis AND a sinusitis at the same time! Each time, my doctor would look at me, and practically plead with me to stop working in that place. Thank goodness, that contract only lasted for about 12 months. Most horrible conditions I have ever worked in. My hatred of yetis started in that place.