Utter crap, fanboy. OS X's directory structure is a basic UNIX system hidden by the file manager, with applications thrown on to '/'."
Boy, you really have no idea what the heck you are talking about, do you? Of course the basic UNIX stuff is there,/bin,/sbin,/usr/local, all that stuff.
Those directories have very little files in them, you will also notice a lack of init.d startup scripts. Most of the system is contained in/System.
For example, rather than/etc/init.d, it has startup services in/System/Library/StartupItems. For example there is an apache folder, in that are the scripts necessary to start Apache along with a file which describes Apache's dependencies. Also, these startup items are multi lingual. You can boot into any language you want. All of this in one folder. That's f*cking elegance, yet it is only a very small example.
I think the real reason Apple comes out with newer and bette technology is because they have to fight for their user base. After all, if Apple's products were the same as Microsoft's, who would care?
Microsoft can afford to be lazy with their products, they make money either way. I don't think that will last forever though. Sometimes they do try hard, NT for example, but then they pile a bunch of poorly designed stuff to go on top of it and that ruins it. If you can, check out OS X's directory structure, it's beautiful. Now compare that to Window's cryptic system...
"Microsoft, as usual, announced the feature after Apple shipped it"
"God I'm tired of hearing that phrase over and over again when 95% of the time it's just because Apple can control the hardware and it would be a total disaster if MS included a technology as fast as they do..."
I think you're missing one very important point. If you want to see Debian have more of the newer software in "stable," contribute! It seems that more people whine about open source software than actually contribute anything. Take, take, take, yet never give.
Simple solution to that, suggested above. The first $X aren't collected. E.g., the first $5k aren't collected. People who make less than $25k pay no taxes. You're effectively only taxed for what you make over $25k (or whatever arbitrary figure you choose).
I think that is understood. Just like we have exemptions now. Also, the more dependants you have, the higher this amount should become (IMHO).
That's BS. People who make $1M still notice $200k. It may not hurt them AS MUCH. But it still hurts them.
You must be outta your mind. $800K/yr for 20 years is not only enough money for a single person, but also enough to enable your grandkids to retire, before they even start college. Think about that. One person making that much money can enable a family to remain wealthy for many generations, perhaps even indefinitely.
The strange thing about wealthy people is that they posses a lot of money, yet don't bring in more income than the average person. So, they are "rich", yet don't pay as much taxes as people expect.
Also, remember that many CCs charge a fee for the ATM cash withdraws, usually 1% to 2%, but not to exceed $20. Why? CCs make a lot of money from these 1% or 2% they charge for ALL transactions. The difference is that when you use your CC at the store to buy something, the CC company charges the retailer this percentage. When you take out cash, they charge you.
So, whether you use a CC to buy stuff or not, you're still paying for it. Retailers spread the charge from the CC company by simply increasing prices for everyone.
Actually I've had the best...and worst...experiences of my life in the Army.
The best was when I won a couple competitions to be able to launch Stinger missiles at BATs (REALLY big model rockets). You just can't beat the feeling of shooting missiles off your shoulder.
Now, when you're shooting the missile at an aircraft which is trying to kill you, or you buddies, that's a WHOLE different story. That's not fun no matter how you slice it.
But the truth is..somebody has got to do it.
Oh yeah, the worst part about being in the Army is dealing with some bullshit and a few incompetent leaders.
Overall it's not bad though. My whole point is that it CAN be very fun and rewarding. But like you said, it can also be very serious. It all depends on what you end up doing.
I googled and found no references to the *administration* being aware that two of the hijackers were al Qaeda. I did find lot's of reports about the *CIA* knowing this, but apparently did not pass the information on to the FBI or anyone else who could have done something to perhaps prevent 9/11. (These news reports came out at around July, 2002).
When we read about the things we have to remember that hindsight is 20/20. Sure, we can link these two possible alQaeda members to 9/11 now, *after the fact*, but it probably was not clear at all what these suspected al Qaeda members where doing at the time.
Don't forget the key word here: "Suspected". Back then the FBI was pretty limited on what it could do about a "suspected al Qaeda member". Those words did not have the same impact then as they do today.
It started with LinuxStep and SimplyGNUstep (which is my project).
LinuxStep has fiddles out and SimplyGNUstep is kinda there (it's slow going)
SimplyGNUStep started out as a 100% redo of a distro, but that was too much work. Now it is debian based.
That means you can install a Sarge Debian system, add the SimplyGNUstep repository, and then pull a whole crap load if preconfigured ready to run GNUstep apps.
The directory layout is very similar to OS X, which I think is what people want.
I wrote a little article on this, which you can find here: http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=481 8
Have you noticed how the interest rates on cards are SUPPOSED to be tied to the prime rate,...yet the interest rates they offer have been the same for many, many years, even though the prime rate has fallen dramatically?
The prime rate has fallen about 5% in the past 3 years of so, but for the most part the interest rates on credit cards are the same as they where back then.
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Uh.. that was a joke. Hardly "Interesting".
Come on moderators...Don't you know about The Onion?
Thanks!
Schizophrenia has nothing to do with so-called "Dual/Split" personalities. Look it up
Speak for yourself!
Oh, wait... damn.
Very interesting, I did not know that
Whether he or she was trolling was besides the point. I'm just putting out facts for the benefit of others.
Boy, you really have no idea what the heck you are talking about, do you? Of course the basic UNIX stuff is there, /bin, /sbin, /usr/local, all that stuff.
Those directories have very little files in them, you will also notice a lack of init.d startup scripts. Most of the system is contained in /System.
For example, rather than /etc/init.d, it has startup services in /System/Library/StartupItems. For example there is an apache folder, in that are the scripts necessary to start Apache along with a file which describes Apache's dependencies. Also, these startup items are multi lingual. You can boot into any language you want. All of this in one folder. That's f*cking elegance, yet it is only a very small example.
Check it out, you will see.
I think the real reason Apple comes out with newer and bette technology is because they have to fight for their user base. After all, if Apple's products were the same as Microsoft's, who would care?
Microsoft can afford to be lazy with their products, they make money either way. I don't think that will last forever though. Sometimes they do try hard, NT for example, but then they pile a bunch of poorly designed stuff to go on top of it and that ruins it. If you can, check out OS X's directory structure, it's beautiful. Now compare that to Window's cryptic system...
"Microsoft, as usual, announced the feature after Apple shipped it"
"God I'm tired of hearing that phrase over and over again when 95% of the time it's just because Apple can control the hardware and it would be a total disaster if MS included a technology as fast as they do..."
I think you're missing one very important point. If you want to see Debian have more of the newer software in "stable," contribute! It seems that more people whine about open source software than actually contribute anything. Take, take, take, yet never give.
I think that is understood. Just like we have exemptions now. Also, the more dependants you have, the higher this amount should become (IMHO).
That's BS. People who make $1M still notice $200k. It may not hurt them AS MUCH. But it still hurts them.
You must be outta your mind. $800K/yr for 20 years is not only enough money for a single person, but also enough to enable your grandkids to retire, before they even start college. Think about that. One person making that much money can enable a family to remain wealthy for many generations, perhaps even indefinitely.
The strange thing about wealthy people is that they posses a lot of money, yet don't bring in more income than the average person. So, they are "rich", yet don't pay as much taxes as people expect.
Good point. People often forget the the buck always come down to the consumer.
Actually, we are paying for malpractice insurance, not them.
That's pretty funny! Too bad you did this as AC though, it would have gotten a higher score.
Also, remember that many CCs charge a fee for the ATM cash withdraws, usually 1% to 2%, but not to exceed $20.
Why? CCs make a lot of money from these 1% or 2% they charge for ALL transactions. The difference is that when you use your CC at the store to buy something, the CC company charges the retailer this percentage. When you take out cash, they charge you.
So, whether you use a CC to buy stuff or not, you're still paying for it. Retailers spread the charge from the CC company by simply increasing prices for everyone.
Why not just use MP3?
Sure, it's not a free solution for them, but at least it's universal.
As you raise the price more and more. Next comes the firewire card, etc.etc.
Yeah, but the iMac will actually work and allow you to do amazing things like actually USE the damn DVD-R to make, yunno, movies and stuff.
Oh yeah, I guess you could run windows on your AMD XP XXXX+ and use Windows Movie Maker...not!
It's simple, the Army needs a constant supply of people. Most people, whether they enjoy the Army or not, end up leaving after a few years.
Actually I've had the best...and worst...experiences of my life in the Army.
The best was when I won a couple competitions to be able to launch Stinger missiles at BATs (REALLY big model rockets). You just can't beat the feeling of shooting missiles off your shoulder.
Now, when you're shooting the missile at an aircraft which is trying to kill you, or you buddies, that's a WHOLE different story. That's not fun no matter how you slice it.
But the truth is..somebody has got to do it.
Oh yeah, the worst part about being in the Army is dealing with some bullshit and a few incompetent leaders.
Overall it's not bad though. My whole point is that it CAN be very fun and rewarding. But like you said, it can also be very serious. It all depends on what you end up doing.
Yep, baseball too. Just like old times...
How the heck is this a troll!?
Dude, you did it wrong. If you compare a dell dual Xeon to a apple dual G5 you will see the G5 is actually cheaper.
The only catch is that you are comparing 2GHz G5s to 3.06MHz Xeons. The Dell will be more expensive, performance will be about the same, however.
I googled and found no references to the *administration* being aware that two of the hijackers were al Qaeda. I did find lot's of reports about the *CIA* knowing this, but apparently did not pass the information on to the FBI or anyone else who could have done something to perhaps prevent 9/11. (These news reports came out at around July, 2002).
When we read about the things we have to remember that hindsight is 20/20. Sure, we can link these two possible alQaeda members to 9/11 now, *after the fact*, but it probably was not clear at all what these suspected al Qaeda members where doing at the time.
Don't forget the key word here: "Suspected". Back then the FBI was pretty limited on what it could do about a "suspected al Qaeda member". Those words did not have the same impact then as they do today.
That is happening, slowly though I'm afraid.
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It started with LinuxStep and SimplyGNUstep (which is my project).
LinuxStep has fiddles out and SimplyGNUstep is kinda there (it's slow going)
SimplyGNUStep started out as a 100% redo of a distro, but that was too much work. Now it is debian based.
That means you can install a Sarge Debian system, add the SimplyGNUstep repository, and then pull a whole crap load if preconfigured ready to run GNUstep apps.
The directory layout is very similar to OS X, which I think is what people want.
I wrote a little article on this, which you can find here:
http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=48
Chad
Well, actually I too have a low interest rate credit card. I actually use my AMEX 99% of the time instead of visa or MC.
I was just pointing out a trend I've seen.
Reading your post got me sidetracked.
Have you noticed how the interest rates on cards are SUPPOSED to be tied to the prime rate,...yet the interest rates they offer have been the same for many, many years, even though the prime rate has fallen dramatically?
The prime rate has fallen about 5% in the past 3 years of so, but for the most part the interest rates on credit cards are the same as they where back then.