Its a simple fact that the wast majority understand this - hell, even Apple do it in their adds, is it a Mac or is it a PC - its become the label for a certain kind of computer.
"So as other OSes gain grounds and perhaps my dad gets a laptop with Linux as the default OS (which is increasingly common these days) and complains when "this software doesn't work, but it says it works for PCs!", my response is to tell him that he's a nerd and only nerds get confused?"
No, your job is to tell him he doesn't have a PC, he has a Linux computer (Besides, if he actually wants Linux he must be a bit of a nerd;)
"Just make up your own definitions and claim they are correct (like Firefox refusing to display text in alt tags - because screw the users) and its not that hard."
Just make up your own definitions and claim they are correct (like Firefox refusing to display text in alt tags - because screw the users) and its not that hard.
"girlspeak translation: Get off the damn computer and pay attention to me when I'm around. It's damn rude to have someone over and then leave them to entertain themselves so you can go play a video game. Homework or a few minutes of e-mail, not a big deal... Wasting four hours on a video game because you need to "relax"... It gives a clear message: I'm not wanted. And when it's my boyfriend doing that, then it's elevate to not only aren't I wanted, but that I'm less attractive than a hunk of circuits and plastic. So yeah, most girls are going to be rightly pissed about that!"
Instead of being pissed they should work on being more attractive!
"Another contributing factor is, I have to say, laziness. "
The main problem is that too often its easier for others to say "oh they are just lazy" when in fact they aren't. Quite often, "I can't" is true and doesn't mean "I won't"
Because they have a point? I have seen many people sinking to the bottom, and thinking all they really needed was a life, but even though its easy for evil people to show "Get a life" it is actually very hard for some people to get one - and so they die without every having had one.
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Yeah, but then the US isn't known for its human rights (just ask the gays in California)
Thanks, I'll give it a look.
"I get an ad hominem argument?"
Not according to my dictionary.
Its a simple fact that the wast majority understand this - hell, even Apple do it in their adds, is it a Mac or is it a PC - its become the label for a certain kind of computer.
"So as other OSes gain grounds and perhaps my dad gets a laptop with Linux as the default OS (which is increasingly common these days) and complains when "this software doesn't work, but it says it works for PCs!", my response is to tell him that he's a nerd and only nerds get confused?"
No, your job is to tell him he doesn't have a PC, he has a Linux computer (Besides, if he actually wants Linux he must be a bit of a nerd ;)
But they are starting to fade away ;)
God I hope so - the curing part.
"It's vague and confusing,"
Only to you and your 0.0001% nerd friends. The rest of the PC using people don't have a problem with it.
"Just make up your own definitions and claim they are correct (like Firefox refusing to display text in alt tags - because screw the users) and its not that hard."
Well said!
Just make up your own definitions and claim they are correct (like Firefox refusing to display text in alt tags - because screw the users) and its not that hard.
"girlspeak translation: Get off the damn computer and pay attention to me when I'm around. It's damn rude to have someone over and then leave them to entertain themselves so you can go play a video game. Homework or a few minutes of e-mail, not a big deal... Wasting four hours on a video game because you need to "relax"... It gives a clear message: I'm not wanted. And when it's my boyfriend doing that, then it's elevate to not only aren't I wanted, but that I'm less attractive than a hunk of circuits and plastic. So yeah, most girls are going to be rightly pissed about that!"
Instead of being pissed they should work on being more attractive!
"Another contributing factor is, I have to say, laziness. "
The main problem is that too often its easier for others to say "oh they are just lazy" when in fact they aren't. Quite often, "I can't" is true and doesn't mean "I won't"
Actually, studies have shown that IT DOES work - if they truly believe which of course a lot don't.
Because they have a point? I have seen many people sinking to the bottom, and thinking all they really needed was a life, but even though its easy for evil people to show "Get a life" it is actually very hard for some people to get one - and so they die without every having had one.
But that's humanity for you.
But it contributed.
"Improvements in safety, efficiency and productivity will reduce costs and increase availability."
Right until they rebel and try to take over the world by parking on everybody!
If it increases energy bills by 9 million dollars - who cares why!
"transition a little easier"
? What's hard about it???
I'd mod you up if i could :)
I just wish someone would make a PC version of the Boing ball - I miss it :(
Children *are* immature(such as the one modding me down) - and I would be in favor of banning anyone under 25 as a general rule.
"Wouldn't it be cool... "
No.
Is why i don't want an iphone. Open source phones for the win.
Children *are* immature - and I would be in favor of banning anyone under 25 as a general rule.
Yeah, great place for the kids to hang out.
The actual number on the top 10 list isn't that relevant if the #1 only sold 5000 copies.
Like George bush didn't... *hah*