wow, 7 messages regarding a Microsoft related posting before a reference/plug to Linux! You guys are getting slow!:P
Seriously though you have to imagine anything that comes out for WinXP/Windoz users benefit the Linux community sometime...And speaking of IBM, aren't they the big pimps pushin' Open Source & Linux? Why don't they have a Metapad that runs Linux?
I appreciate and understand the slams against M$ from the anti crowd but what are the alternatives? like everyone else they are trying to cut the development costs in implimenting new services for their customers-by developing rapid-applications on a highly available product such as Microsoft Windows will allow. I love Linux so let's not get into a OS war, we're talking Windows on ATM's not Linux on ATM's...
I've haven't seen an MS based ATM in my neck of the woods, but I HAVE seen ATMs that were down for one reason or another-just because it's an M$ ATM means its by default bad?
Yes they are on a network-a closed and highly guarded network-yes the access panels can be picked by a lockpick, but easy? The whole concept of someone picking a lock, installing some trojan on there, and then walking away with the cash is good in a fantasy novel, but highly unlikely-if it does happen let the Bank be damned for not taking the needed protection to its own systems.
I thought Apple was supposed to set trends and innovations to the computer industry? Instead we have MS having their bluetooth enabled keyboard & mouse combo out what, a year ago? and really... a keyboard that lights up? I don't want to pay for that innovation.
I agree going to an x86 platform would greatly benefit everyone, it seems the PPC line has been like a rollercoaster as to its overall lifespan and the lack of dedicated focus compared to Intel and AMD.
I would assume now though it's more of a pride issue than that of logic-especially when their line seems to be named after the processor.
What I think is how amazingly stupid it was to put this up on a news bulletin without figuring out that it's the TransNote! Are you guys getting lazy or what?
http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/thinkpad/transnote/previe w.html
Hmmm... I wonder if that's why USEAST has been so friggin' laggy for the past couple of weeks now? All the "crackers" are trying to break in. I am completely fed up with it and would like for Blizzard to ask me what they can do with battle.net-- I dare them!
I will definately NOT miss people begging for SOJ, FROSTBURN, or all the other UNIQUE/RARE's i can never get ahold of.
"This completely sucks... I'm going back to inventing that damn lickable wallpaper wonka teased me with when I was a kid..." -- Me
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wow, 7 messages regarding a Microsoft related posting before a reference/plug to Linux! You guys are getting slow! :P
Seriously though you have to imagine anything that comes out for WinXP/Windoz users benefit the Linux community sometime...And speaking of IBM, aren't they the big pimps pushin' Open Source & Linux? Why don't they have a Metapad that runs Linux?
Thanks for the warning-was wondering will this add to my suite of WM's or is it a replacement for it?
I have been using Gnome and even though everything I have seen from XFce is great, I don't want to lose my options... thanks
no matter how much I wish, I will never be able to buy any Wierd Al tracks...
-I guess I'll just Eat It.
Finally a company with enough courage to protect their customers. I wonder if anyone else will follow?
I appreciate and understand the slams against M$ from the anti crowd but what are the alternatives? like everyone else they are trying to cut the development costs in implimenting new services for their customers-by developing rapid-applications on a highly available product such as Microsoft Windows will allow. I love Linux so let's not get into a OS war, we're talking Windows on ATM's not Linux on ATM's...
I've haven't seen an MS based ATM in my neck of the woods, but I HAVE seen ATMs that were down for one reason or another-just because it's an M$ ATM means its by default bad?
Yes they are on a network-a closed and highly guarded network-yes the access panels can be picked by a lockpick, but easy? The whole concept of someone picking a lock, installing some trojan on there, and then walking away with the cash is good in a fantasy novel, but highly unlikely-if it does happen let the Bank be damned for not taking the needed protection to its own systems.
Pardon me, i'm not here to defend but to inform. Microsoft has had their Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse out for over a year now
I thought Apple was supposed to set trends and innovations to the computer industry? Instead we have MS having their bluetooth enabled keyboard & mouse combo out what, a year ago? and really... a keyboard that lights up? I don't want to pay for that innovation.
I agree going to an x86 platform would greatly benefit everyone, it seems the PPC line has been like a rollercoaster as to its overall lifespan and the lack of dedicated focus compared to Intel and AMD.
I would assume now though it's more of a pride issue than that of logic-especially when their line seems to be named after the processor.
Sweet-Ninjai does a great job to utilize the Flash technology.
Here, take this. You'll need a good shield and bullet proof vest, how dare you side with M$ on /.! ;)
I would have rather donated to her than that bastard star wars kid for a free iPod.
What I think is how amazingly stupid it was to put this up on a news bulletin without figuring out that it's the TransNote! Are you guys getting lazy or what? http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/thinkpad/transnote/previe w.html
Hmmm ... I wonder if that's why USEAST has been so friggin' laggy for the past couple of weeks now? All the "crackers" are trying to break in. I am completely fed up with it and would like for Blizzard to ask me what they can do with battle.net-- I dare them!
I will definately NOT miss people begging for SOJ, FROSTBURN, or all the other UNIQUE/RARE's i can never get ahold of."This completely sucks... I'm going back to inventing that damn lickable wallpaper wonka teased me with when I was a kid ..." -- Me