In vista (in IE7, actually), everytime you enter a url in the browser, the browser sends the url to microsoft to know if the url is safe or not
This is true but you can turn this "feature" off.
I think GP's point was how, once again, Microsoft will use their OS monopoly to compete unfairly in another market (here, search engines. somehow the concept of searching online has now become a market...)
In other words, who cares if you can turn it off? Most users won't. How many people turned off that fucking Clippy thing in Office? Not enough of em.
I suppose that it is nice that these people are looking out for AOL user's best interest, but I doubt it will have any significant impact. It is obvious from their shrinking membership that AOL doesn't have a clue as to what their users want. I don't have anything against AOL, but I also don't see what they are offering to make their service any better than other, much cheaper services. Additional SPAM for their customers doesn't make things any better. I'm convinced that AOL is trying to kill itself.
Seriously?? And you post here? I think my head is gonna explode!
Well, at some point "action figure" replaced "doll" or "toy".
But, yeah, they'll always be called games, cuz, uh, that's what they are. Sometimes postage stamps could be seen as "art", but nobody calls them "portable first-class rate art".
Plus rabbit ears are going the way of the dodo within a few years after the FCC closes off the broadcast TV spectrum and chops it up to sell off the the highest bidders (prob cell phone companies).
This is the first I am reading of any of this, so I don't assume to know the answer one way or the other. BUT, what the hell makes you an expert on the matter, and with no sources to boot?? The most I can find is one (1) instance in which the Toronto Star claimed that he was lying about the time he spent with these wolves. You, with the big mouth and short temper, clear it up for everybody or go fuck off. Thank you.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to troll, but that original article was closer to the truth than it seems. The iPod really is a crappy device, and they die (mostly HD failure in my experience) after, what, maybe a year of normal use. The battery has been a constant point of contention that, while it gets better with each iteration, was HORRIBLE at first.
The iPod is popular because of its reputation of being popular, and has reached the "status symbol" level. It is a technically inferior product that sells better than competing products which are better designed/executed/priced/etc.
Ok, I'll step down from the podium now. Thanks for your time.
Yeah it was known as "It" back then if my memory serves me correctly. And there was some vague blueprint out there on the net that looked like it could have been just about anything.
Yes, he basically 1) broke a few areas of windows while 2) bypassing a windows security vulnerability.
These two things are enough to get you a front page story on slashdot and an interview with a small-time security blogging site. Let's see how many people remember this guy's name in a month.
Not that I have a problem with the dude, in fact I think it's great that he stepped up and did something, but boy do people on this site have very strange criteria for judging the merits of others.
Something is edited/corrected -> Pet Editor/contributor undoes the edit, often claiming vandalism (I'm right, therefore your edit must be vandalism) -> Edit is reattempted -> repeat. Sprinkle "discussion" on the talk page, bake in the oven at 350 for 7 days until you get a watered-down factless vague entry nobody can figure out to, much less object...or the "corrector" says "fuck this" and walks away...and you're complete!
Wow, your writeup made me realize how very close Wikipedia is to being a real-life Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Too bad they won't let me replace all the text on this page with the words Mostly Harmless.
By the way - this toy is NOT original or new. About a decade ago, one of my nieces had a stuffed toy that, if you didn't pick it up every few minutes, would start complaining.
Did it interact with other stuffed toys nearby? I highly doubt it, and that seems to be the main thrust of the concept. There's a huge difference between a toy with a simple timer in it, and a toy that wirelessly interacts with other wireless toys.
That said, these look like horrible toys, and it might just be me, but I couldn't shake the feeling that in the video someone was just sitting offstage speaking into a mic instead of the toys' "technology" being shown off.
I love how you used the word "troll" four times by my count, and your perfectly reasonable comment was moderated as such. I wonder if this insightful comment of mine will be moderated insightful if I use the word insightful enough.
ready "to sue free software authors who will keep on publishing source code" should the "VU/SACEM/BSA/FA Contents Department"[1] bill proposal pass in the Parliament.
See the [1] there? In TFA it refers to this. According to the Google Translation, the problem is a proposed amendment being added (seemingly at the last minute; damn goofy translations) to a bill called DADVSI which is nearly ready to pass. In American terms, we call this a "rider" and it's how all the devious crap gets through the system.
Wow. Looks like I'm mistaken. I just played a rampage on GTA: LCS (PSP) yesterday where the mission was to run over 20 or 30 pedestrians (any kind) so I guess that skewed my memory. You appear to be right, it's usually all about killing gang members, though the innocent bystanders are half the fun (especially with a flamethrower!).
I claim a mulligan, I missed my usual cup of coffee before I posted:)
Slashdot Mirror
Maybe if they get Morgan Freeman to narrate, it will become a huge hit.
Let's settle it once and for all...
GoogleFight!
There you have it. Screw the haters.
I think GP's point was how, once again, Microsoft will use their OS monopoly to compete unfairly in another market (here, search engines. somehow the concept of searching online has now become a market...)
In other words, who cares if you can turn it off? Most users won't. How many people turned off that fucking Clippy thing in Office? Not enough of em.
Seriously?? And you post here? I think my head is gonna explode!
F? Check.
U? Check.
D? Check.
What's that spell? "Slow News Day".
Well, at some point "action figure" replaced "doll" or "toy".
But, yeah, they'll always be called games, cuz, uh, that's what they are. Sometimes postage stamps could be seen as "art", but nobody calls them "portable first-class rate art".
Semantics are for chumps.
OK smart guy, what's to stop the touch screen from getting scratched then?
Plus rabbit ears are going the way of the dodo within a few years after the FCC closes off the broadcast TV spectrum and chops it up to sell off the the highest bidders (prob cell phone companies).
Sea People + SeaMen = Sea-Ciety
This is the first I am reading of any of this, so I don't assume to know the answer one way or the other. BUT, what the hell makes you an expert on the matter, and with no sources to boot?? The most I can find is one (1) instance in which the Toronto Star claimed that he was lying about the time he spent with these wolves. You, with the big mouth and short temper, clear it up for everybody or go fuck off. Thank you.
3. The Critic moved from ABC to Fox, though neither really gave the show a chance. The bastards.
magazine girls are NOT used as basis for developing new medical treatments that might heal or kill someone.
Well, you've identified the problem. Now let's do something about it!
I'm sorry, I don't mean to troll, but that original article was closer to the truth than it seems. The iPod really is a crappy device, and they die (mostly HD failure in my experience) after, what, maybe a year of normal use. The battery has been a constant point of contention that, while it gets better with each iteration, was HORRIBLE at first.
The iPod is popular because of its reputation of being popular, and has reached the "status symbol" level. It is a technically inferior product that sells better than competing products which are better designed/executed/priced/etc.
Ok, I'll step down from the podium now. Thanks for your time.
You must be new here
How dare you post such a comment in this story! Where do you think you are?!
BTW, you're totally right and I completely agree with you.
Yeah it was known as "It" back then if my memory serves me correctly. And there was some vague blueprint out there on the net that looked like it could have been just about anything.
Ah, the power of hype.
Yes, he basically 1) broke a few areas of windows while 2) bypassing a windows security vulnerability.
These two things are enough to get you a front page story on slashdot and an interview with a small-time security blogging site. Let's see how many people remember this guy's name in a month.
Not that I have a problem with the dude, in fact I think it's great that he stepped up and did something, but boy do people on this site have very strange criteria for judging the merits of others.
They're not bugs if they're designed to sway an election...
Something is edited/corrected -> Pet Editor/contributor undoes the edit, often claiming vandalism (I'm right, therefore your edit must be vandalism) -> Edit is reattempted -> repeat. Sprinkle "discussion" on the talk page, bake in the oven at 350 for 7 days until you get a watered-down factless vague entry nobody can figure out to, much less object...or the "corrector" says "fuck this" and walks away...and you're complete!
Wow, your writeup made me realize how very close Wikipedia is to being a real-life Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Too bad they won't let me replace all the text on this page with the words Mostly Harmless.
By the way - this toy is NOT original or new. About a decade ago, one of my nieces had a stuffed toy that, if you didn't pick it up every few minutes, would start complaining.
Did it interact with other stuffed toys nearby? I highly doubt it, and that seems to be the main thrust of the concept. There's a huge difference between a toy with a simple timer in it, and a toy that wirelessly interacts with other wireless toys.
That said, these look like horrible toys, and it might just be me, but I couldn't shake the feeling that in the video someone was just sitting offstage speaking into a mic instead of the toys' "technology" being shown off.
I guess until somebody comes up with a search engine that ignores popular sites that a lot of people link to, you're SOL.
That sounds like a fun idea actually. Imagine the craziness!
The replacement driver CDs probably come with rootkits anyway
I love how you used the word "troll" four times by my count, and your perfectly reasonable comment was moderated as such. I wonder if this insightful comment of mine will be moderated insightful if I use the word insightful enough.
Eh, nevermind.
ready "to sue free software authors who will keep on publishing source code" should the "VU/SACEM/BSA/FA Contents Department"[1] bill proposal pass in the Parliament.
See the [1] there? In TFA it refers to this. According to the Google Translation, the problem is a proposed amendment being added (seemingly at the last minute; damn goofy translations) to a bill called DADVSI which is nearly ready to pass. In American terms, we call this a "rider" and it's how all the devious crap gets through the system.
So...yes the French Government. Fuckwit AC.
Wow. Looks like I'm mistaken. I just played a rampage on GTA: LCS (PSP) yesterday where the mission was to run over 20 or 30 pedestrians (any kind) so I guess that skewed my memory. You appear to be right, it's usually all about killing gang members, though the innocent bystanders are half the fun (especially with a flamethrower!).
:)
I claim a mulligan, I missed my usual cup of coffee before I posted