So when the next exploit is found in a common Linux library - and it will be found - the situation will be just as embarassing.
I agreed with you right up until this last sentence. Were this exploit to be found on a common Linux Library, you would see an article with a link to a patch with directions on how to install it. The embarassing part isn't that there is a bug, but that a known specific bug with such a HUGE impact takes so long to be fixed from Redmond.
Most embarassing is that while users wait for a patch, MS doesn't even suggest useful workarounds.. see the KB article "Suggested Actions" section, which says "exercise caution when opening email"? huh?
Of course, if you have Microsoft Onecare, you may already have a fix. I've never even heard of Onecare until today.
Agreed. Their goal at the time was to dominate the browser market, plus they had some stake in making sure that OSX wasn't stillborn. If you look at the last time IE for mac was released, it was something like 2 years ago. That coincides with safari not being full-featured as it is today.
But still, if they could turn IE into a really good browser, people might actually switch (back) to it. I mean a fast, safe, fully configurable browser. But perhaps that is not within powers.
Is this a good business decision? What would it have to be able to do that other browsers can't in order to make people switch?
My original point was that dropping Office on mac isn't the logical next step as there were different motivations for creating and maintaining these products.
It's probably more of an effect of the iPod/iTunes trend and people liking the convenience of downloading individual tracks right onto their computers.
Well, not so sure that is the real cause. I am happy to pay $.99 each for the 2 tracks that are any good on any albums these days. It used to be you buy Dark Side of the Moon, listen to it all the way through. Now, there are 8 crappy songs with only a couple worth listening to. I am now paying $1.98 instead of $15.99 to get what I want. Sounds like a deal for the consumer.
Seems to me that ripping CD's fits in perfectly with reading.. get a good scriptto read like abcde to do the hard work, you just have to swap CDs every page or two and then hit a button. But then, you didn't put in "listening to music other than from CDs" on your list, so it must be really low priority.
Oh, and the irony of posting on slashdot about not having time for slashdot isn't lost, just ignored.
You seemed to have completely avoided the point.. I'll put it here again for easy reference:
The main problem I see that's keeping mass adoption is ease of installation of rails apps.
It isn't the lack of hosting facilities, it is the lack of standard configuration for installation. There isn't a single package or setup.exe or port that allows for simple deployment.
Yeah, that was a pretty dumb post. Funny the first time, but you've totally misused and Britney Spears'ed it. So what, you were just waiting and hoping for a time where you could cut and paste this? Doesn't it seem a little forced to you?
The results do look much worse then PS, but could that because the import does less processing of the image? Simply put, how can you compare the two? Do you want the import to process the picture? How much?
Well, an FBI warrant would fall into that category. Of course, under the Patriot Act it could be ILLEGAL for Zone Alarms to notify you of such an intrusion to your privacy.
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"You know how Einstein was bad at math? Well, I'm even worse !"
....except the damn card is actally PINK.
Most embarassing is that while users wait for a patch, MS doesn't even suggest useful workarounds.. see the KB article "Suggested Actions" section, which says "exercise caution when opening email"? huh?
Of course, if you have Microsoft Onecare, you may already have a fix. I've never even heard of Onecare until today.
Is this a good business decision? What would it have to be able to do that other browsers can't in order to make people switch?
My original point was that dropping Office on mac isn't the logical next step as there were different motivations for creating and maintaining these products.
I think you mean you doubt it because they make money off of it. They were not making a dollar off of IE, so it is no surprise as a business decision.
Oh, and the irony of posting on slashdot about not having time for slashdot isn't lost, just ignored.
what kinds of point?
Obviously I don't need examples. I was pointing out a terrible blanket statement.
. . . or it also could be from July, but you are just in a grouchy mood.
even worse, the statement isn't even correct! GP should pick up a dictionary.
You should have bought some at $300, it's over $400 now.
Yes. Just a more vertical form factor. Otherwise identical.
I highly doubt he is using Entourage for email. It is very very far from elegant, it would drive him nuts in about 15 minutes.
I think it's time for someone to re-read the slashdot FAQ, spanky.
They can't give you a bad reference without exposing themselves to a potential lawsuit. The worst they can do is NOT give a reference.
In some businesses they need the two weeks to work out how to replace you. You are correct when you are one of many drones, though.
Yeah, that was a pretty dumb post. Funny the first time, but you've totally misused and Britney Spears'ed it. So what, you were just waiting and hoping for a time where you could cut and paste this? Doesn't it seem a little forced to you?
my HOUSE is an enclosed area :(
The results do look much worse then PS, but could that because the import does less processing of the image? Simply put, how can you compare the two? Do you want the import to process the picture? How much?
Well, an FBI warrant would fall into that category. Of course, under the Patriot Act it could be ILLEGAL for Zone Alarms to notify you of such an intrusion to your privacy.
Someone is selling such a beast and with a nice interface, to boot.