OH wait! Damn you Lectoid!
Of course!
Your brother would be your son's uncle!
And of course in the FUTURE his place would "used to be a farm"
Nice job. lol
Next time will be sure to finish my 1st coffee before posting.:)
cheers!
I should have been a little more even-handed with my reply - no doubt.:)
But the point being that I have spoken to IT directors and we discuss "open-source" options etc and the first thing I hear from them is "our budget was just locked down, we have NO MONEY... " And then they write a big check to Microsoft for their CALS and server licenses, never thinking that they actually CAN save $ in a lot of areas if they would give up their blind allegiance to Microsoft.
It gets old ofter a while. That's all. Especially since there are options.
I say name them.
Call them out on it. Let the taxpayers know that their money is being wasted.
How about an anonymous "letter to the editor" of your local newspaper?
isn't jailbreaking an iPhone easier than rooting Android?
No. I used an autorooter on my G1. Jacked the phone in to the USB, ran the program... and I was rooted. I don't know how much easier it can get, really.
Yes, it CAN get easier:
Not on an Android, but on my Nokia N900 it's like this:
Install rootsh app via app manager, then open terminal and type:
~ $ sudo gainroot [enter] /home/user #
:)
Gotta love an open linux-based cell phone/mobile computer/internet tablet - or whatever they are calling these things these days. )
That, and it's got native Mac, PC, and Ubuntu versions.
Windows != "PC"
Not trying to be a dick, but I have been correcting MAC users for years (even way back when I was running OS/2) when they refer to every machine running Windows as a "PC" without realizing that their MAC is also a Personal Computer.
P.S. I also find myself explaining to Windows users that I too run a PC, but my PC runs a different operating system.... Then their eyes gloss over. lol
It has an intuitive/simple web interface for administration, and meets your logging needs and more.
It can also support many gateways such as AIM, MSN, GADU-GADU, Yahoo! etc - But you don't have to enable them if you don't want them.
I use this with the PSI IM client http://psi-im.org/ - A cross-platform Jabber IM client for MAC OSX, Linux and Windows.
Check it out at: http://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/index.jsp
Their oath of office is little more than "... to defend and protect the US Constitution against all enemies, foreign or domestic..."
Article 1, Section 9 of the US Constitution states:
"No bill of attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed."
Which means that just as the parent stated, each "representative" who voted YEA on this bill is guilty of violating their oath of office, for passing an illegal and UNCONSTITUTIONAL bill, and therefor is guilty of treason.
At least there were no shortage of ads, which surprisingly got through my AdBlock Plus.
Mine too for some strange reason.
And the number of cookies I had to decline was practically unbelievable. I counted somewhere around 20!
This empty "article" was nothing more than a pathetic attempt at driving up ad views and installing tracking cookies.
But you have to admit, the new GIMP splash screen is HOT! (sigh)
I once saw a site that had a detailed list of all the companies and the technologies that Microsoft has purchased over the years. The list was staggering...
In addition to DOS and Word that you mentioned, one thing that people might not know is that Microsoft bought a company called "Webcorp" in the '89-'91 range (I can not recall exactly). This company had created a rather slick Lantastic-like networking system on top of DOS. Being a BBS sysadmin (sysop in those days...) I was one of their beta testers and as a thank you for being a beta tester, I was always given the latest version of their software and watched it grow fro "functional" to "excellent."
long story short... Microsoft bought Webcorp and the Lan technologies they had created and hey... What do you know... Suddenly, out of Windows 3.1 was borne "Windows For Workgroups". Now with NETWORKING!... Another Microsoft triumph and INNOVATION...
The point of my long winded story? Microsoft is _NOT_ an innovator. Unless you define innovation as: a. Purchasing companies, or licensing technologies in order to incorporate them into an existing product or b. Purchase companies or technologies only to shelf said technology in order to promote their less capable, more buggy product.
I for one have been watching this endless cycle for years now (since '89 or '90) and have been fed up with it since just about that time.:(
For several years I have been watching the Zimbra project closely as it has progressed in the hope I could use it to ween my clients off of some other ungodly email software (no, Exchange) and Zimbra looked to be my answer.
When I heard about this deal I almost cried.
Zimbra is a great piece of software. When Yahoo! purchased Zimbra last Fall, I didn't give it too much thought, but now that Microsoft (may) own a great OPEN-SOURCE, web-based email/collaberation product like Zimbra I am sure it will be shelved as part of their desire to "eliminate redundant infrastructure and duplicative operating costs to improve the financial performance of the combined entity."
Good-Bye Zimbra. we hardly knew you.
In other news
The anti-corruption web server in the United States of America, housed in the vice presidient's office BLEW UP and started a 2 alarm fire last week.
Slashdot Mirror
OH wait! Damn you Lectoid! :)
cheers!
Of course!
Your brother would be your son's uncle!
And of course in the FUTURE his place would "used to be a farm"
Nice job. lol
Next time will be sure to finish my 1st coffee before posting.
His "Brother's Farm" is an excellent location to hide it because they will be searching his UNCLE'S BARN for his Red Barchetta.
;)
Similar problem, I write Slashdot comments and this results in many searches to sound like I know what I am talking about.
You must be new here. :)
touche'
:)
I should have been a little more even-handed with my reply - no doubt.
But the point being that I have spoken to IT directors and we discuss "open-source" options etc and the first thing I hear from them is "our budget was just locked down, we have NO MONEY... " And then they write a big check to Microsoft for their CALS and server licenses, never thinking that they actually CAN save $ in a lot of areas if they would give up their blind allegiance to Microsoft.
It gets old ofter a while. That's all. Especially since there are options.
I say name them.
Call them out on it. Let the taxpayers know that their money is being wasted.
How about an anonymous "letter to the editor" of your local newspaper?
isn't jailbreaking an iPhone easier than rooting Android? No. I used an autorooter on my G1. Jacked the phone in to the USB, ran the program ... and I was rooted. I don't know how much easier it can get, really.
Yes, it CAN get easier:
/home/user #
:)
Not on an Android, but on my Nokia N900 it's like this:
Install rootsh app via app manager, then open terminal and type:
~ $ sudo gainroot [enter]
Gotta love an open linux-based cell phone/mobile computer/internet tablet - or whatever they are calling these things these days. )
"But those who know what's best for us
Must rise and save us from ourselves
Quick to judge,
Quick to anger,
Slow to understand
Ignorance and prejudice
And fear walk hand in hand."
"Witch Hunt - part III of Fear"
Neil Peart - RUSH
I have mod points, but you are already at +5... There needs to be a +6 ;)
That, and it's got native Mac, PC, and Ubuntu versions.
Windows != "PC"
Not trying to be a dick, but I have been correcting MAC users for years (even way back when I was running OS/2) when they refer to every machine running Windows as a "PC" without realizing that their MAC is also a Personal Computer.
P.S. I also find myself explaining to Windows users that I too run a PC, but my PC runs a different operating system.... Then their eyes gloss over. lol
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Will it be able to make phone calls?
Quasar?
http://linuxcanada.com/pos.shtml
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-435233/Children-banned-playing-tag-school-playground.html
and
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,295165,00.html
and
http://www.exrx.net/Questions/Tag.html
Does it say "Start" ?
:)
Botnet.
It has an intuitive/simple web interface for administration, and meets your logging needs and more. It can also support many gateways such as AIM, MSN, GADU-GADU, Yahoo! etc - But you don't have to enable them if you don't want them. I use this with the PSI IM client http://psi-im.org/ - A cross-platform Jabber IM client for MAC OSX, Linux and Windows. Check it out at: http://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/index.jsp
Giving up my mod points to recommend Cerberus
The only program for most businesses that's missing is a full featured and multi-user accounting package like Quickbooks.
Really?
Have you seen MyBooks/MyBooksPro from Appgen?
Server runs on Linux, and they have Linux, Windows and OSX clients.
Been using it here for years.
It will even IMPORT your Quickbooks data!
PLUS, unlike the ubiquitous Quickbooks, MyBooks is a double-entry, fully audited accounting system that conforms to the standards of GAAP.
No offence to people who are actually retarded, but;
Are you retarded?
and as a follow up question to slashdot editors:
Are YOU retarded?
Worst. "Ask Slashdot." EVAR...
Sheesh...
You are safe.
Exactly. But I have coined the term "American IDLE" since it seems to be more appropriate description.
Their oath of office is little more than "... to defend and protect the US Constitution against all enemies, foreign or domestic..."
Article 1, Section 9 of the US Constitution states:
"No bill of attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed."
Which means that just as the parent stated, each "representative" who voted YEA on this bill is guilty of violating their oath of office, for passing an illegal and UNCONSTITUTIONAL bill, and therefor is guilty of treason.
http://www.anvilcase.com/
This empty "article" was nothing more than a pathetic attempt at driving up ad views and installing tracking cookies.
But you have to admit, the new GIMP splash screen is HOT! (sigh)
I once saw a site that had a detailed list of all the companies and the technologies that Microsoft has purchased over the years. The list was staggering...
:(
In addition to DOS and Word that you mentioned, one thing that people might not know is that Microsoft bought a company called "Webcorp" in the '89-'91 range (I can not recall exactly). This company had created a rather slick Lantastic-like networking system on top of DOS. Being a BBS sysadmin (sysop in those days...) I was one of their beta testers and as a thank you for being a beta tester, I was always given the latest version of their software and watched it grow fro "functional" to "excellent."
long story short... Microsoft bought Webcorp and the Lan technologies they had created and hey... What do you know... Suddenly, out of Windows 3.1 was borne "Windows For Workgroups". Now with NETWORKING!... Another Microsoft triumph and INNOVATION...
The point of my long winded story? Microsoft is _NOT_ an innovator. Unless you define innovation as: a. Purchasing companies, or licensing technologies in order to incorporate them into an existing product or b. Purchase companies or technologies only to shelf said technology in order to promote their less capable, more buggy product.
I for one have been watching this endless cycle for years now (since '89 or '90) and have been fed up with it since just about that time.
For me it's one word: Zimbra
For several years I have been watching the Zimbra project closely as it has progressed in the hope I could use it to ween my clients off of some other ungodly email software (no, Exchange) and Zimbra looked to be my answer.
When I heard about this deal I almost cried.
Zimbra is a great piece of software. When Yahoo! purchased Zimbra last Fall, I didn't give it too much thought, but now that Microsoft (may) own a great OPEN-SOURCE, web-based email/collaberation product like Zimbra I am sure it will be shelved as part of their desire to "eliminate redundant infrastructure and duplicative operating costs to improve the financial performance of the combined entity."
Good-Bye Zimbra. we hardly knew you.
The anti-corruption web server in the United States of America, housed in the vice presidient's office BLEW UP and started a 2 alarm fire last week.