Vatican has a "national football team" and you don't think it has a "press"? I don't know if it counts as "press" or "reporter", but Rev. Federico Lombardi is the current press liaison.
I was referring to the extra sales tax, you know, the extra tax added when you buy something and you are supposed to get it back when you cross back into US but only if you can perform a cartwheel. Cartwheels or not I still love Canada.
This is the second article in a week which implies that Vista should run on Apple just like it runs on any other Intel box. What is MS' position on Vista on Apple hardware?
"I tried to install Vista RC1 onto a MacBook with Bootcamp and do the upgrade. It all worked except for a couple of Apple drivers... that was impressive," said Ken Winell, principal of ExpertCollab, a Microsoft solution provider in Florham Park, N.J. "On a Dual Core Centrino machine, Vista RC1 seems to have improved performancewise, however, it still seems slower than WinXP."
Does Vista have to run on Apple hardware to be considered "ready"?
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How is this a problem for non-Enterprise users:
"One Microsoft analyst suggested the code is in good shape but he is not convinced that Vista Enterprise will be ready for volume licensed customers in November."
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Someone who cares about tablet (lack of) functionality:
"There are still major concerns about hardware and software interoperability, including the inability to get the tablet functionality working correctly,"
Show stopper? I think not?
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In other words, Vista should be ready if you are NOT an Apple, tablet, or Enterprise user, unless of course you are tired of being treated as a guinea pig.
The real question should be, "When (not if) Vista's bugs are ironed out, is it worth upgrading to Vista if Windows XP is still an option for a lesser price (assuming of course you want to stick to MS)?"
Williams is improving the Janus computer to crack wireless networks even faster. He is optimizing software routines to use the C7 chip to crack WPA and WPA2 protected networks without the use of Rainbow tables. He is also working on breaking SHA1 and RSA encryption in a single processor instruction cycle.
One more doggie biscuit for having hundreds of VIRTUAL friends. As for having excellent karma, I'll submit your name to Vatican for canonization and because you "volunteered with Food Not Bombs, Earth First, and the IWW five days a week" I'll submit your name for the Nobel Peace Prize.
"Gates would never have been in a position to do good if he hadn't done evil to get there."
At least we are starting to agree in what position Gates is.
"In terms of percentage of income given to charity, I spent over four years of my life working exclusively for charity, 100%. No income, lived on savings. So you can take your straw man, shove him where the sun don't shine and light him on fire for all the good he's doing you in winning points in this debate."
Free advise: do some research on people who advise others to shove things. You might learn something about yourself. Have a box of cookies on me, for giving up 4 years of your life. You probably got out of college, couldn't get a job at MS, lived in your parents' basement, and donated a couple of hours over the weekend at the local soup kitchen... good for you, have another cookie. Mention one more good deed and I'll call up Vatican to consider you for canonization.
Don't project your inabilities just because you can't connect the dots. Let me connect Godel's dots for you... what you refer to "as the system of rules we all have to fucking play by", takes place in the same environment where a "dictatorship could be legally installed in the United States." So get off the "free market doesn't operate efficiently without real competition", "system of rules" b.s. It is a doggy-eat-doggy system, an environment where IBM, AT&T and MS evolved. If you can't handle this reality crawl under a rock.
"Bill Gates got rich by fucking over the world. Had he not done so, we would likely all be better off. So there would be more money spread amongst more hands, possibly leading to even greater relief of suffering. There would be less poverty, less people in need of his fucking charity. More people, giving more money, to less needy people. So it's not very insightful to just look at Billy's charity and say, "ooh, look at all the good he's done." The question is, does it outweigh the bad? I say no, it doesn't."
WTF are you talking about? Are you on accutane by any chance?
Wake up. (1) All companies/institutions play dirty. (2) Money is an artificial social construct. (3) There are no saints. (4) If the queen had balls, she would be king.
I didn't say he didn't screw anybody, nor did I say he is/was a saint, nor did I say his company was a religious institution. The reality is that his current actions which attempt to make the world a better place are overshadowed by some petty business practices, practiced by anybody who can get away with, especially in a free market environment. For all I know, Gates is atoning for his sins, but that is not the point. The point is that he is doing something about it.
"...that I think I could probably do a better job than he of using it to make the world a better place..."
While you're philosophizing about free market, efficiency, opportunity, and real competition, Gates Foundation donates about $90 every second to some worthy cause, trying to make the world a better place. What are YOU doing to make the world a better place?
"Gödel had a most distinguished coach for his citizenship exam: Albert Einstein, who had earlier earned his own citizenship, but knowing of Gödel's unpredictable behavior, was concerned that his friend might somehow behave erratically during the exam. Einstein accompanied Gödel to the hearing. To everyone's consternation, Gödel suddenly informed the presiding judge that he had discovered a way in which a dictatorship could be legally installed in the United States. Fortunately, the judge, who was apparently a very patient person, took this in good part and awarded Gödel his citizenship. (See [1][2].)"
I wonder what would Godel say about a "free market", and "real competition" in a legal system that could allow for a dictatorship.
There are plenty of institutions/states that have been around for much much longer than Gates has been around, and I don't see them step in. The Catholic Church (most likely richer than Gates) is a good example, which has been around for centuries, goes to Africa and preaches about abstinence rather than donate money to HIV research, or provide condoms.
"...Perhaps we would all be just a little richer, with software that works better, if this man had never built his little empire on theft, coercion and deceit. So now that he's essentially stolen so much money that it doesn't matter how much he gives away..."
Considering the "little richer" part it almost sounds like you are just a tiny-winsy bit jealous.
Gates, probably wouldn't squash the granny because he wouldn't go speeding through red lights because he can afford a driver (or even 100 drivers), and instead of avoiding grannies crossing the street, use the time to think what other world-wide causes are worthy of his loot.
The "evil" genius who created this "evil" company, does more good with the "loot", than most people or even states are able to comprehend. Too bad the evil genius is not petty enough to direct some of his funds going to some real causes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_&_Melinda_Gates_ Foundation to put all these nickel-and-dime companies out of business/misery once a for all.
And just in case you wonder, I am also a non-MS products user.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_Theseus
Paraphrased, if an entire computer is replaced, piece by piece, would it be, in the end, the same computer?
Vatican has a "national football team" and you don't think it has a "press"? I don't know if it counts as "press" or "reporter", but Rev. Federico Lombardi is the current press liaison.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City_nationa
I was referring to the extra sales tax, you know, the extra tax added when you buy something and you are supposed to get it back when you cross back into US but only if you can perform a cartwheel. Cartwheels or not I still love Canada.
Lovely place, except for the taxes, especially on the frenchie side.
And where the hell is "Irland" (3)? You would think they know how to use a spell*&*&&!@# .... never mind,I figured it out.
The article says:
"So how does Vista's interface rate? As you'll see in this chapter, the answer has to be "pretty darned good," although with a few reservations."
The introduction to the story says:
"He thinks the Vista interface rates 'pretty darned good.'"
"has to be "pretty darned good," although with a few reservations" is not in the same ballpark as "rates 'pretty darned good.'"
My question is, who is being quoted as saying "pretty darned good"? Never mind the "has to be part", we know who is saying that.
Like it never happened to anybody!
This is beyond bashing, this is being anal.
Should make for an interesting translation.
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... but not anymore. That is what is wrong with AMD.
The unanswered question remains, "Is AMD necessary in order to keep Intel honest?"
How would it compare to Via's PadLock?
This is the second article in a week which implies that Vista should run on Apple just like it runs on any other Intel box. What is MS' position on Vista on Apple hardware?
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/rc1/en/do wnload.htm
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Haven't read this article, and I don't think I'll waste any more time reading about Vista, especially after reading the previous one http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=195829&cid=16
On arstechnica, in the thread http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f /174096756/m/298008880831?r=298008880831 segphault is your hero... (post Posted September 06, 2006 13:16)
http://www.cixar.com/~segphault/tmp/drafts/img/ -> contains PNG screenshots.
Apple user trying to install Vista on MacBook:
... that was impressive," said Ken Winell, principal of ExpertCollab, a Microsoft solution provider in Florham Park, N.J. "On a Dual Core Centrino machine, Vista RC1 seems to have improved performancewise, however, it still seems slower than WinXP."
"I tried to install Vista RC1 onto a MacBook with Bootcamp and do the upgrade. It all worked except for a couple of Apple drivers
Does Vista have to run on Apple hardware to be considered "ready"?
--
How is this a problem for non-Enterprise users:
"One Microsoft analyst suggested the code is in good shape but he is not convinced that Vista Enterprise will be ready for volume licensed customers in November."
--
Someone who cares about tablet (lack of) functionality:
"There are still major concerns about hardware and software interoperability, including the inability to get the tablet functionality working correctly,"
Show stopper? I think not?
--
In other words, Vista should be ready if you are NOT an Apple, tablet, or Enterprise user, unless of course you are tired of being treated as a guinea pig.
The real question should be, "When (not if) Vista's bugs are ironed out, is it worth upgrading to Vista if Windows XP is still an option for a lesser price (assuming of course you want to stick to MS)?"
Italy's bitch for the next 4 long years. Enforcing patent laws is only the beginning. Stay tunned.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3
One more doggie biscuit for having hundreds of VIRTUAL friends. As for having excellent karma, I'll submit your name to Vatican for canonization and because you "volunteered with Food Not Bombs, Earth First, and the IWW five days a week" I'll submit your name for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Keep up the good work.
"Gates would never have been in a position to do good if he hadn't done evil to get there."
At least we are starting to agree in what position Gates is.
"In terms of percentage of income given to charity, I spent over four years of my life working exclusively for charity, 100%. No income, lived on savings. So you can take your straw man, shove him where the sun don't shine and light him on fire for all the good he's doing you in winning points in this debate."
Free advise: do some research on people who advise others to shove things. You might learn something about yourself. Have a box of cookies on me, for giving up 4 years of your life. You probably got out of college, couldn't get a job at MS, lived in your parents' basement, and donated a couple of hours over the weekend at the local soup kitchen... good for you, have another cookie. Mention one more good deed and I'll call up Vatican to consider you for canonization.
Don't project your inabilities just because you can't connect the dots. Let me connect Godel's dots for you... what you refer to "as the system of rules we all have to fucking play by", takes place in the same environment where a "dictatorship could be legally installed in the United States." So get off the "free market doesn't operate efficiently without real competition", "system of rules" b.s. It is a doggy-eat-doggy system, an environment where IBM, AT&T and MS evolved. If you can't handle this reality crawl under a rock.
"Bill Gates got rich by fucking over the world. Had he not done so, we would likely all be better off. So there would be more money spread amongst more hands, possibly leading to even greater relief of suffering. There would be less poverty, less people in need of his fucking charity. More people, giving more money, to less needy people. So it's not very insightful to just look at Billy's charity and say, "ooh, look at all the good he's done." The question is, does it outweigh the bad? I say no, it doesn't."
WTF are you talking about? Are you on accutane by any chance?
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Wake up. (1) All companies/institutions play dirty. (2) Money is an artificial social construct. (3) There are no saints. (4) If the queen had balls, she would be king.
I didn't say he didn't screw anybody, nor did I say he is/was a saint, nor did I say his company was a religious institution. The reality is that his current actions which attempt to make the world a better place are overshadowed by some petty business practices, practiced by anybody who can get away with, especially in a free market environment. For all I know, Gates is atoning for his sins, but that is not the point. The point is that he is doing something about it.
"...that I think I could probably do a better job than he of using it to make the world a better place..."
While you're philosophizing about free market, efficiency, opportunity, and real competition, Gates Foundation donates about $90 every second to some worthy cause, trying to make the world a better place. What are YOU doing to make the world a better place?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_G%C3%B6del
"Gödel had a most distinguished coach for his citizenship exam: Albert Einstein, who had earlier earned his own citizenship, but knowing of Gödel's unpredictable behavior, was concerned that his friend might somehow behave erratically during the exam. Einstein accompanied Gödel to the hearing. To everyone's consternation, Gödel suddenly informed the presiding judge that he had discovered a way in which a dictatorship could be legally installed in the United States. Fortunately, the judge, who was apparently a very patient person, took this in good part and awarded Gödel his citizenship. (See [1][2].)"
I wonder what would Godel say about a "free market", and "real competition" in a legal system that could allow for a dictatorship.
There are plenty of institutions/states that have been around for much much longer than Gates has been around, and I don't see them step in. The Catholic Church (most likely richer than Gates) is a good example, which has been around for centuries, goes to Africa and preaches about abstinence rather than donate money to HIV research, or provide condoms.
"...Perhaps we would all be just a little richer, with software that works better, if this man had never built his little empire on theft, coercion and deceit. So now that he's essentially stolen so much money that it doesn't matter how much he gives away..."
Considering the "little richer" part it almost sounds like you are just a tiny-winsy bit jealous.
Gates, probably wouldn't squash the granny because he wouldn't go speeding through red lights because he can afford a driver (or even 100 drivers), and instead of avoiding grannies crossing the street, use the time to think what other world-wide causes are worthy of his loot.
And he made his money doing what! Sell lemonade?
The "evil" genius who created this "evil" company, does more good with the "loot", than most people or even states are able to comprehend. Too bad the evil genius is not petty enough to direct some of his funds going to some real causes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_&_Melinda_Gates_ Foundation to put all these nickel-and-dime companies out of business/misery once a for all.
And just in case you wonder, I am also a non-MS products user.