I'm not one of the pure Katz Haters, sometimes I think you have interesting things to say, and sometimes I get alot from your columns. This is a different story. I'm sorry, but how many times can we say that men are more technical and women are more social?
Fine, this is clear. I also wouldn't necessarily say that women getting involved in the internet is "the most important online movement today" or however you put it. I think movements like open source and the ability to provide news without real corporate involvement are both more important than this. I would assume that women would get online, it is the perfect social medium, and it's not like women madly run away from computers.
I wonder how this stacks up to AMD's value priced offering, the Spitifire?
There are register rumors (thereby lending credence to the word "rumor") that the spitfires are actually faster than the Athlons. The register claims that they are holding back the spitfire until they can release their new athlon with on-die l2 cache. I don't know if that's true or not, but the Spitfire definitely looks like a serious contender for the Celeron II.
This calculusgirls site is total bullshit. Not only are 4 out of 5 staff men, but the site is basically still promoting the looks of these girls who are good at math, enforcing the stereotypical viewpoint that all men care about is how a woman looks. This may be true for some men, and this is certainly true for things like porn, but in real life, I want a woman who can challenge me, and keep me guessing, who is at, above, or near my level of intelligence, and not necessarily interested in the same things. This site claims that it is promoting "smart women", but it isn't.. it's still promoting "smart, attractive women", and fuck, no offense to anyone, but if these calculus girls were so smart, why couldn't they make the site themselves?
Hell yeah, it's about time someone from Microsoft came in and talked to the slashdot crew.
I happen to be in the minority that believes that what Microsoft is doing isn't necessarily illegal, and that their monopoly isn't necessarily a bad thing, in fact, it brought PCs to the people in a big way. I also happen to be one of the few that believes that microsoft employees tend to be among the most talented employees in the world, and that they are severly under-respected despite incredible achievements.
Anyone who thinks this Microsoft thing is over is foolish, this is the American Legal System, it's never over until someone runs out of money.
Indeed, software developers shouldn't be allowed to sell our hard earned labor. In fact, I think we should include "selling books" and "selling art" as things that should be as alien as selling sunlight and air.
Stephen King actually has a fairly decent history of looking out for his readers. The last book in the Dark Tower series was released in Paperback first, so as to reduce reader costs. I really appreciated that, because I didn't want to have to wait, and I was in college at that time, and $25-30 for a hardcover book is a lot when you're in college (especially when that money could be going towards an O'Reilly book). I wouldn't doubt Stephen King's ability to put a full novel out over the Internet.
The only athlon 1GHZ listed on Pricewatch is selling for $1399 (outrageous), and $10 shipping. Handling is another matter, but I would be surprised if it went much above $10.
If you really wanted to make a good counter argument, you could point out things that DON'T ship cheaply (Monitors, cases, UPSs), I thought of that, but In general, I think computer parts are small but cheap.
The rest of retaildom is another matter. I certainly think this should be investigated further, though.
'k, first off, one of the solutions I suggested was to abolish all sales tax.
Also, there is plenty of justification for taxation, but, as you said, let's leave that can of worms unopened.
I wasn't really thinking of CompUSA, because they could and have opened eCommerce deals already.
I'm thinking of Joe's computer outlet, who I've been shopping with for 10 years until I headed over to find out that Pricewatch lists the same part at joe's for the same price, only... since i'm in the same state as Joe, I have to pay an extra 30-40 bucks.
Of course on some items, like monitors, cases, larger things with more expensive shipping, It works fine, and Joe has the advantage, but overall, I think the online deals have the advantage.
You're totally right about support though. That's huge, that's the main reason I've never purchased memory online, so I could easily return it.
Honestly, I think internet sales should be taxed. Perhaps less than Brick and Mortar companies, but some. It simply comes down to not being fair. If I can buy a new Athlon 1GHZ for $1400 at a local store and play $102.20 in sales tax versus buying it over the internet for the same price but paying $5.00 shipping, then of course I'm not going to buy it from the local store. I may want to support local busineses, but a hundred bucks is a hundred bucks.
The argument that attemped to address this "Catalogs have always been tax exempt" failed, because catalog purchases haven't been as widespread, historically, as eCommerce. I've never bought anything from a catalog, but I have purchased several hundred dollars in computer parts over the Internet. I don't like paying more money than anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned, it's either a) Abolish sales tax, or b) Institute eCommerce/Mail Order tax.
Yes, that's a bit small and low res for my tastes, but also, I'm sorry, but a 56k modem is almost useless to me anymore, I really need that Ethernet adapter.
Hmm.. Though apparently Slashdot Tries to give a one sided perspective, the readership won't have it.
I agree with what you say though. There was an article on every other news website I go to that showed Microsoft refuting the 63,000 bug thing, and i never saw a hint of it here at slashdot, and they didn't cover the windows 2000 release. I don't think it's ever a good idea to only look at one side of an argument.
The main reason I even posted at all, was that I used to play network games over the Internet using a program called Kali. This was before Quake supported this natively (making TCP/IP support a de facto standard), and while there I met and made friends with someone who eventually moved out to where I lived.
We never would have met if it weren't for the internet.
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Forgive me for posting to the main thread as my post will echo many sentiments already expressed. However, I couldn't respond to everyone.
WOW! A short Katz piece. Seriously, this study definitely assumes that while we're on the net we're not communicating with friends and family. I think many of the sites I go to with active messageboard systems (such as this one), promote friendship. You get to know the people who come and post on the sites you go to. I've had someone from Slashdot contact me about a post I made for a story, and it was amazing, someone that I could have started a dialogue with (I didn't, but I could've).
As far as family? I live in Colorado, and most of my mother's side of the family lives on the east coast. I'm not good at letters, and phone calls get too expensive. I can stay in good contact with my entire family, using the 'net. So what if I spend 30 hours a week on it? much of that time is spent cultivating new friendships, and adding fuel to old ones.
The sense of community people feel here at Slashdot and at other, similar sites is unique to our age, and I think it should be held up as an example of how telecommunications was MEANT to work. This is what people talk about when they say Global Village (a few spammers and flamers aside).
I told you I wasn't really qualified to enter into the debate per se, but anyone can see the bias on the NOvell site, and the register is a steaming pile of misinformation.
I could probably name 10 women supermodels without even THINKING about it, and I'm sure women could too (ruling out the sex appeal argument), so why is it that I cannot name eve ONE male supermodel? I think this is an important issue that needs to be addressed immediately, I think men should be able to be supermodels, too, and I don't think they're being encouraged enough at a young age. If more boys were taught by their parents that they could be beautiful too, maybe we'd see a bit more equality in the supermodelling field.
These statistic wars are a dirty little game that will only get dirtier. Obviously if you read the results from Novell's website, the results will be in favor of Novell. Obviously if you read ANYTHING on The Register, you can't believe it. That leaves us with only one thing left to do. Wait for another benchmark. Honestly, I don't really know enough about this to comment on which is better or why, I've never needed directory services like these, and it's unlikely that I ever will. However, I know that Windows 2000 is a step up from Windows NT 4.0, and I know that I've NEVER been impressed with ANYTHING I've seen from Novell. As far as I'm concerned these benchmark results are totally useless.
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I'm not one of the pure Katz Haters, sometimes I think you have interesting things to say, and sometimes I get alot from your columns. This is a different story. I'm sorry, but how many times can we say that men are more technical and women are more social?
Fine, this is clear. I also wouldn't necessarily say that women getting involved in the internet is "the most important online movement today" or however you put it. I think movements like open source and the ability to provide news without real corporate involvement are both more important than this. I would assume that women would get online, it is the perfect social medium, and it's not like women madly run away from computers.
I wonder how this stacks up to AMD's value priced offering, the Spitifire?
There are register rumors (thereby lending credence to the word "rumor") that the spitfires are actually faster than the Athlons. The register claims that they are holding back the spitfire until they can release their new athlon with on-die l2 cache. I don't know if that's true or not, but the Spitfire definitely looks like a serious contender for the Celeron II.
This calculusgirls site is total bullshit. Not only are 4 out of 5 staff men, but the site is basically still promoting the looks of these girls who are good at math, enforcing the stereotypical viewpoint that all men care about is how a woman looks. This may be true for some men, and this is certainly true for things like porn, but in real life, I want a woman who can challenge me, and keep me guessing, who is at, above, or near my level of intelligence, and not necessarily interested in the same things. This site claims that it is promoting "smart women", but it isn't.. it's still promoting "smart, attractive women", and fuck, no offense to anyone, but if these calculus girls were so smart, why couldn't they make the site themselves?
Flames expected.
Hmm.. Actually, I'd say the video game had better:
Plot, "look", actors, script, storyline, action, special effects, and heart.
How could you forget the lamentable Wing Commander???
Underrated due to Jealousy.
NOOO!!!
NOT A DIFFERENT OPINION FROM THE SLASHDOT CONTINUUM.
Those, like all other opinions are entirely valid and subjective. There is no reason to argue over them.
hey Jon, see if you can get Rob to make the default background color of your posts yellow.
Rock on, brother...
I know no less than 3 Microsoft devlopers. They are all top notch.
Former Microsoft developers are also good...
The biggest problem with microsoft is the sales/marketing side, and their administrative side. The engineering is pretty damned good.
Hell yeah, it's about time someone from Microsoft came in and talked to the slashdot crew.
I happen to be in the minority that believes that what Microsoft is doing isn't necessarily illegal, and that their monopoly isn't necessarily a bad thing, in fact, it brought PCs to the people in a big way. I also happen to be one of the few that believes that microsoft employees tend to be among the most talented employees in the world, and that they are severly under-respected despite incredible achievements.
Anyone who thinks this Microsoft thing is over is foolish, this is the American Legal System, it's never over until someone runs out of money.
I think it had to do with his being a Hardcore Gangsta... check those glasses, man.. not just anyone wears those glasses in New Mexico....
Actually I think it was for a traffic violation.
Indeed, software developers shouldn't be allowed to sell our hard earned labor. In fact, I think we should include "selling books" and "selling art" as things that should be as alien as selling sunlight and air.
I'm not so sure...
Stephen King actually has a fairly decent history of looking out for his readers. The last book in the Dark Tower series was released in Paperback first, so as to reduce reader costs. I really appreciated that, because I didn't want to have to wait, and I was in college at that time, and $25-30 for a hardcover book is a lot when you're in college (especially when that money could be going towards an O'Reilly book). I wouldn't doubt Stephen King's ability to put a full novel out over the Internet.
The only athlon 1GHZ listed on Pricewatch is selling for $1399 (outrageous), and $10 shipping. Handling is another matter, but I would be surprised if it went much above $10.
If you really wanted to make a good counter argument, you could point out things that DON'T ship cheaply (Monitors, cases, UPSs), I thought of that, but In general, I think computer parts are small but cheap.
The rest of retaildom is another matter. I certainly think this should be investigated further, though.
'k, first off, one of the solutions I suggested was to abolish all sales tax.
Also, there is plenty of justification for taxation, but, as you said, let's leave that can of worms unopened.
I wasn't really thinking of CompUSA, because they could and have opened eCommerce deals already.
I'm thinking of Joe's computer outlet, who I've been shopping with for 10 years until I headed over to find out that Pricewatch lists the same part at joe's for the same price, only... since i'm in the same state as Joe, I have to pay an extra 30-40 bucks.
Of course on some items, like monitors, cases, larger things with more expensive shipping, It works fine, and Joe has the advantage, but overall, I think the online deals have the advantage.
You're totally right about support though. That's huge, that's the main reason I've never purchased memory online, so I could easily return it.
Honestly, I think internet sales should be taxed. Perhaps less than Brick and Mortar companies, but some. It simply comes down to not being fair. If I can buy a new Athlon 1GHZ for $1400 at a local store and play $102.20 in sales tax versus buying it over the internet for the same price but paying $5.00 shipping, then of course I'm not going to buy it from the local store. I may want to support local busineses, but a hundred bucks is a hundred bucks.
The argument that attemped to address this "Catalogs have always been tax exempt" failed, because catalog purchases haven't been as widespread, historically, as eCommerce. I've never bought anything from a catalog, but I have purchased several hundred dollars in computer parts over the Internet. I don't like paying more money than anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned, it's either a) Abolish sales tax, or b) Institute eCommerce/Mail Order tax.
It's just more fair that way.
Yes, that's a bit small and low res for my tastes, but also, I'm sorry, but a 56k modem is almost useless to me anymore, I really need that Ethernet adapter.
Since Microsoft owns part of Inprise, do they get a piece of Corel when the purchase is complete?
hmm.. Point to Point 1st Micro Processors?
PP1MP?
Hmm.. Though apparently Slashdot Tries to give a one sided perspective, the readership won't have it.
I agree with what you say though. There was an article on every other news website I go to that showed Microsoft refuting the 63,000 bug thing, and i never saw a hint of it here at slashdot, and they didn't cover the windows 2000 release. I don't think it's ever a good idea to only look at one side of an argument.
Chances are, you're missing the point.
The main reason I even posted at all, was that I used to play network games over the Internet using a program called Kali. This was before Quake supported this natively (making TCP/IP support a de facto standard), and while there I met and made friends with someone who eventually moved out to where I lived.
We never would have met if it weren't for the internet.
Forgive me for posting to the main thread as my post will echo many sentiments already expressed. However, I couldn't respond to everyone.
WOW! A short Katz piece. Seriously, this study definitely assumes that while we're on the net we're not communicating with friends and family. I think many of the sites I go to with active messageboard systems (such as this one), promote friendship. You get to know the people who come and post on the sites you go to. I've had someone from Slashdot contact me about a post I made for a story, and it was amazing, someone that I could have started a dialogue with (I didn't, but I could've).
As far as family? I live in Colorado, and most of my mother's side of the family lives on the east coast. I'm not good at letters, and phone calls get too expensive. I can stay in good contact with my entire family, using the 'net. So what if I spend 30 hours a week on it? much of that time is spent cultivating new friendships, and adding fuel to old ones.
The sense of community people feel here at Slashdot and at other, similar sites is unique to our age, and I think it should be held up as an example of how telecommunications was MEANT to work. This is what people talk about when they say Global Village (a few spammers and flamers aside).
I told you I wasn't really qualified to enter into the debate per se, but anyone can see the bias on the NOvell site, and the register is a steaming pile of misinformation.
I could probably name 10 women supermodels without even THINKING about it, and I'm sure women could too (ruling out the sex appeal argument), so why is it that I cannot name eve ONE male supermodel? I think this is an important issue that needs to be addressed immediately, I think men should be able to be supermodels, too, and I don't think they're being encouraged enough at a young age. If more boys were taught by their parents that they could be beautiful too, maybe we'd see a bit more equality in the supermodelling field.
These statistic wars are a dirty little game that will only get dirtier. Obviously if you read the results from Novell's website, the results will be in favor of Novell. Obviously if you read ANYTHING on The Register, you can't believe it. That leaves us with only one thing left to do. Wait for another benchmark. Honestly, I don't really know enough about this to comment on which is better or why, I've never needed directory services like these, and it's unlikely that I ever will. However, I know that Windows 2000 is a step up from Windows NT 4.0, and I know that I've NEVER been impressed with ANYTHING I've seen from Novell. As far as I'm concerned these benchmark results are totally useless.