Also being able to back up all your data in a standardised way rather than requiring exchange-specific backup tools...
This is a highly underrated observation! Exchange is an absolute PITA to back up - especially 2007/2010. We've gone through various tools (Symantec, etc) and are still yet to find a solution that does the job well.
We all hate Lotus notes, yes, but everything is in a file and that you can view/modify/backup that file with ease. Oh how I wish Exchange would subscribe to the 'everything is a file' mantra.
No, not quite - stereotyping/generalising is an element of sexism in many cases, but not the definition of it. I don't find, in any way, that the books elevate one sex over the other as more valuable.
Sexist? C'mon, seriously? Women were construed in a particular light were they? But, so were men? Granted, Robert had some funny views and an odd angle to things, but both sexes were firmly put in boxes. No need to get your knickers in a knot.
He, in good faith, as a web-admin for the CyanogenMod project, 'donated' the domain name and maintained it for them. What you're missing is the extortion and fraud he subversively and covertly performed when acting as a web-admin for the CyanogenMod project. When he was confronted by this his response was to attempt to blackmail the CyanogenMod team into paying $10k to keep their domain - since, even though he donated it, he still held the keys. Hijacking is misleading and too soft a word. He blackmailed, backstabbed, defrauded and embezzeled. The guy is the definition of deplorable conduct.
Serenity was a low point - from the perspective of those who have watched the Firefly series. As a movie on it's own, it was actually quite good. "Above average" is how I'd put it - the best sci-fi movie I'd seen in a long time.
I appreciate your well described strawman. However, I believe you've missed my point. 'Smart' devices (read: tablets/phones) are already outpacing PC counterparts in terms of raw sales. Their relevance increases as more people use them more frequently than their PCs. Now, what has this got to do with my suggestion of Microsoft being marginalized? Well, they're not in the game, are they?
Am I saying you won't be using a PC when you head into work tomorrow? Nope. Was that what I was suggesting...at all? Nope.
This isn't an Apple only problem. With any delivery system, as soon as you hit critical mass people get lost in the din. Look at music, movies, books, etc. It's all the same and Microsoft will have the same problems if they too can get their store off the ground.
I see this tablet/phone foray as one of Microsoft's last rolls of the dice. If this doesn't work then they'll be marginalized sooner rather than later. I know its been 'heralded' for too long, but we are actually seeing a shift in the primary use of computers. PCs, like it or not are fast heading towards niche status.
True story: Installed Windows XP on my computer last night to play PlanetSide 2 (mouse was jittery using WINE). Saw that only 160Mb of RAM was being used and wept tears of confused joy. I remember the days when the OS was simpler and more efficient - even the major linux desktops of today can't quite be this efficient.
Then I remembered that the Linux Distro + DE I was using at the same time that I was using XP only took up about 88Mb of RAM.
Note: Humility and a lack of confidence aren't the same thing. Obvious, I know, but sometimes people get into a rut feeling that in their humility it stifles their ablility to be confident. True humility isn't about a lack of confidence, it's about putting others first and being wise. Trust me when I say that if you can get true humility down pat then you're a long, long way to getting it made.
Hmm, so the 2016 thing sounds more plausible when you think that over 400,000+ Android devices are being activated every day. It'll be interesting to see if Microsoft's latest developments help stem the flow.
400,000 being activated daily, but how many are being discarded daily? There's a lot of crap Android hardware out there. Also, what are the turnover rates for Windows gear? I haven't RTFA, but I'm assuming Gartner takes all this and more into account.
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What is this slashcomma.org you speak of?
Also being able to back up all your data in a standardised way rather than requiring exchange-specific backup tools...
This is a highly underrated observation! Exchange is an absolute PITA to back up - especially 2007/2010. We've gone through various tools (Symantec, etc) and are still yet to find a solution that does the job well.
We all hate Lotus notes, yes, but everything is in a file and that you can view/modify/backup that file with ease. Oh how I wish Exchange would subscribe to the 'everything is a file' mantra.
Wrong. Being vaccinated does not necessarily make you immune.
Any person using FTFY or editing my postings agrees to a US$0.00 charge
FTFY
I need mod points.
No, not quite - stereotyping/generalising is an element of sexism in many cases, but not the definition of it. I don't find, in any way, that the books elevate one sex over the other as more valuable.
Sexist? C'mon, seriously? Women were construed in a particular light were they? But, so were men? Granted, Robert had some funny views and an odd angle to things, but both sexes were firmly put in boxes. No need to get your knickers in a knot.
Same! Got the TF700T. Amazing device and as you've pointed out, covers all the bases and covers them well.
Be careful though. Apparently, that is nothing but trouble because wireless.
Exactly. So, did you read the linked article then? I'm guessing not.
Oh, they named the guy? Nope.
....after the internet has had its way with him.
;)
I'm not condoning this conduct, but lets be realistic here.
He, in good faith, as a web-admin for the CyanogenMod project, 'donated' the domain name and maintained it for them. What you're missing is the extortion and fraud he subversively and covertly performed when acting as a web-admin for the CyanogenMod project. When he was confronted by this his response was to attempt to blackmail the CyanogenMod team into paying $10k to keep their domain - since, even though he donated it, he still held the keys. Hijacking is misleading and too soft a word. He blackmailed, backstabbed, defrauded and embezzeled. The guy is the definition of deplorable conduct.
...but where is the Android integration in Ubuntu, Gnome and KDE?
Unless I'm misunderstanding you, you must be joking: http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android
nothing like the reality of the situation.
Ah, finally some accuracy.
They're all complete liars - don't vote for any of them.
Same difference. You're forgiven.
Serenity was a low point - from the perspective of those who have watched the Firefly series. As a movie on it's own, it was actually quite good. "Above average" is how I'd put it - the best sci-fi movie I'd seen in a long time.
I appreciate your well described strawman. However, I believe you've missed my point. 'Smart' devices (read: tablets/phones) are already outpacing PC counterparts in terms of raw sales. Their relevance increases as more people use them more frequently than their PCs. Now, what has this got to do with my suggestion of Microsoft being marginalized? Well, they're not in the game, are they?
Am I saying you won't be using a PC when you head into work tomorrow? Nope. Was that what I was suggesting...at all? Nope.
This isn't an Apple only problem. With any delivery system, as soon as you hit critical mass people get lost in the din. Look at music, movies, books, etc. It's all the same and Microsoft will have the same problems if they too can get their store off the ground.
I see this tablet/phone foray as one of Microsoft's last rolls of the dice. If this doesn't work then they'll be marginalized sooner rather than later. I know its been 'heralded' for too long, but we are actually seeing a shift in the primary use of computers. PCs, like it or not are fast heading towards niche status.
I advise you to now swallow a few grains of salt.
We have a free trade agreement with the US, remember?
True story: Installed Windows XP on my computer last night to play PlanetSide 2 (mouse was jittery using WINE). Saw that only 160Mb of RAM was being used and wept tears of confused joy. I remember the days when the OS was simpler and more efficient - even the major linux desktops of today can't quite be this efficient.
Then I remembered that the Linux Distro + DE I was using at the same time that I was using XP only took up about 88Mb of RAM.
Agreed wholeheartedly.
Note: Humility and a lack of confidence aren't the same thing. Obvious, I know, but sometimes people get into a rut feeling that in their humility it stifles their ablility to be confident. True humility isn't about a lack of confidence, it's about putting others first and being wise. Trust me when I say that if you can get true humility down pat then you're a long, long way to getting it made.
Hmm, so the 2016 thing sounds more plausible when you think that over 400,000+ Android devices are being activated every day. It'll be interesting to see if Microsoft's latest developments help stem the flow.
400,000 being activated daily, but how many are being discarded daily? There's a lot of crap Android hardware out there. Also, what are the turnover rates for Windows gear? I haven't RTFA, but I'm assuming Gartner takes all this and more into account.