because, like the radio, it broadcasts a stream, users 'tune in' to the stream. The stream does not reposition for new connections that have 'tuned in' with the exception of an obligatory "THANKS FOR LISTENING TO THIS STATION" or whatever. There is no interactivity, the user can not choose where in the history of the stream to begin listening. This is a bunch of crap. =(
He could have saved a lot of trouble by buying a PC from a local builder. The local builder would have apologized profusely and fixed the problem asap. Oh well, who cares right? Let's just do business with a faceless corporation that is enterprise-centric. It's ok though, because there is enough profit in the bargain bin shitpiece you bought to afford at least 24 hours of tech support from someone in india with a flowchart. You get what you pay for.
It is interesting that this cheesy gestapo has no office in the US. I went to the website to find a phone number, but I'm not paying international rates to tell someone off. =)
Profiling me (and doing a poor job I might add) and pulling around the 'with us or against us' dead horse in your radio flyer to point out to everybody has NOTHING to do with the subject I was commenting on. You can quote famous Americans and not be a conservative. And I'm sorry, if you want the government to stick a cock down your throat just so you can hope to prove some kind of a point... that's fine, YOU give the blowjob, I'LL wear the handcuffs. You could also rtfa so you would understand my context.
I'm deeply sorry that I have apparently offended you by insinuating that people should stand up for their rights and not have to terrorized by people like you, the government, the RIAA, etc.
>And yes, it will be more than an os-equipped PC. Microsoft, for once, is not directly to blame.
Actually, in order to get the perks that Microsoft certified "system builders" get; like free vista upgrades, you have to sign an agreement stating you CANNOT sell a PC without an operating system (among other things) without specifying what operating system. Why do you think Dell was preloading FreeDOS on machines sold without windows? That DVD+/-RW and that GeForce are going to benefit you greatly in FreeDOS. At least it will support a parallel port... er... wait... you got a "PC" from dell, they saved a dollar by not including a parallel port and *passed the savings on to you*.
OEM's will continue to do MS's bidding or face some sort sort of undefined wrath. Find a local builder who could give two shits about being a microsoft partner and you should be able to get a 'naked' machine.
If you don't believe me, go to MS's system builder site and look for hours (or sign up to be an ms partner if you dare)to find the fine print; better yet, ask someone who has signed the 'pact'.
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DUH... you fucking retards.
because, like the radio, it broadcasts a stream, users 'tune in' to the stream. The stream does not reposition for new connections that have 'tuned in' with the exception of an obligatory "THANKS FOR LISTENING TO THIS STATION" or whatever. There is no interactivity, the user can not choose where in the history of the stream to begin listening. This is a bunch of crap. =(
The iWhat? Oh, apple's new pda with mobile telephony? I'm too old for this...
Send vigilantes to take care of the RIAA/MPAA organised crime racket on a case by case, come to your home basis.
He could have saved a lot of trouble by buying a PC from a local builder. The local builder would have apologized profusely and fixed the problem asap. Oh well, who cares right? Let's just do business with a faceless corporation that is enterprise-centric. It's ok though, because there is enough profit in the bargain bin shitpiece you bought to afford at least 24 hours of tech support from someone in india with a flowchart. You get what you pay for.
if this guy were wearing rainbow suspenders and burning old copies of King's Quest and Appleworks on 5.25" floppies? Would anyone care?
Oh man, I peed a little when I read that.
It is interesting that this cheesy gestapo has no office in the US. I went to the website to find a phone number, but I'm not paying international rates to tell someone off. =)
You know, I was thinking the lawyers... but on second thought... there have been a lot of feet in that mouth... Hrm. Good question.
That's fucking gross man! You don't know where those have been!
no!
That seems to be common in the US also.
Most "beigeboxers" are also over 30 now, some assisted by wheelchairs. It's far less common these days so you probably have nothing to worry about.
... is that we can't see the XENIX source, the eventual foul bastion of Vista! Nope. We won't be seeing that.
Profiling me (and doing a poor job I might add) and pulling around the 'with us or against us' dead horse in your radio flyer to point out to everybody has NOTHING to do with the subject I was commenting on. You can quote famous Americans and not be a conservative. And I'm sorry, if you want the government to stick a cock down your throat just so you can hope to prove some kind of a point... that's fine, YOU give the blowjob, I'LL wear the handcuffs. You could also rtfa so you would understand my context.
I'm deeply sorry that I have apparently offended you by insinuating that people should stand up for their rights and not have to terrorized by people like you, the government, the RIAA, etc.
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"Those who would sacrifice essential liberties for a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin
Fuck man, and I thought the SPAM was the DDoS... dur
80+ million gun owners? Are there really that many cops and robbers?
You know what they say; put your money where your mouth is. =)
The list of 'Over 1000 Applications...' begins like this:
1.) Notepad.exe
2.) Sol.exe
3.) Winmine.exe
4.) Pbrush.exe
5.) Write.exe
And so on...
I suppose the phone bill to india will still be cheaper than a windows license in the long run.
Yes. Screw the OEMs so they can further pass the savings on to you. Good show.
>And yes, it will be more than an os-equipped PC. Microsoft, for once, is not directly to blame.
Actually, in order to get the perks that Microsoft certified "system builders" get; like free vista upgrades, you have to sign an agreement stating you CANNOT sell a PC without an operating system (among other things) without specifying what operating system. Why do you think Dell was preloading FreeDOS on machines sold without windows? That DVD+/-RW and that GeForce are going to benefit you greatly in FreeDOS. At least it will support a parallel port... er... wait... you got a "PC" from dell, they saved a dollar by not including a parallel port and *passed the savings on to you*.
OEM's will continue to do MS's bidding or face some sort sort of undefined wrath. Find a local builder who could give two shits about being a microsoft partner and you should be able to get a 'naked' machine.
If you don't believe me, go to MS's system builder site and look for hours (or sign up to be an ms partner if you dare)to find the fine print; better yet, ask someone who has signed the 'pact'.
You could... not buy one. It's not like the forced you to buy an ipod at gunpoint. fuck.