GNUCash is a *fantastic* finance tool. I use it every day to keep track of my tech consulting businesse's bank accounts, expenses, liabilities, and so on. It's absolutely great. It's so nice having tools like this that not only gives you equal (or greater) power than it's commercial alternatives, but is free (as in beer) so small and new businesses don't have to pay an arm and a leg to simply track their small business finances!
Just don't get too deep. A lot of people think that technical accuracy means explaining every detail as so it could have actually happened. What the show needs to do is remember that assumptions make the joke simple enough to be funny to regular people too. Mix company politics in it, and then everyone's laughing.
Just don't try to emulate Nick Burns (Your company's computer guy). That was just horrible. I mean, *I* thought it was funny, but I'm pretty sure most people would just be irritated by a joke like "AOL is fine, besides the fact that IT DOESN'T UNDERSTAND JAVASCRIPT!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"... I mean, seriously. Who's gonna get that besides us.
If you're that worried about your boss firing you for voting for someone other than who he/she wants you to vote for, maybe you should stand up for yourself and quit.
I've always thought that an independent website could be used to tally votes completely seperately, using paper ballots from the voters. This would introduce another step in the voting process, but wouldn't it be nice to have a totally independent, "disconnected" source tally votes with something like a simple web form? This way you could compare the results, and if something is grossly wrong, you can contest it.
AND you have the paper ballots as a third verifiable source if they need to be counted by humans.
I grew up with the Commodore 64. It was my first computer, and I loved it. I loved Zork, Shamus, Frogger, and CBasic. If these guys plan to tap the popularity of Commodore to market a new product (I'm assuming they won't be using any original code..that would just be amusing) - they need to tap the reasons why Commodore was so popular. Use some vintage graphic techniques. Use the cool shades of blue from the original C64 and expand on it - gradients..mmmm... Don't just rely on the brand to take your new product - make sure it works, and works REALLY well. You're not just marketing a new product with a brand nobody knows, people are going to expect more out of something with the Commodore name on it.
I just installed b2evolution on my little webserver - incredibly easy install, I was up in no more than 2 minutes from apt-get. Themes and all, it's really nice.
And I can do whatever the &$#@ I want with it, and it was free!
Anyone can do this if they have broadband from their own line. Almost reminds me of the old BBS days... >sigh =)
Now sit back and ask yourself why Microsoft would want to create a second standard instead of embracing the one that already exists.
OSS People: "Oh wow, the MS open standard has THIS, maybe we'll start using that in OpenOffice.org..."
Microsoft: "Muhahaha!"
News for Nerds at 11: "Microsoft has just announced some proprietary new extentions to their open document format, which uses C# and.NET to show shiny widgets in your documents instead of the open standard way of doing it!"
Everyone concerned about the future of our electoral system, Diebold, and electronic voting machines in general NEEDS to watch this movie (available for download from the site):
Votergate.tv
IANAP, but my good friend is. He's a huge Linux guy, but unfortunately (as a lot of Slashdotters I'm sure) programs for a Windows-only firm. He's since started using.NET, and swears by it now. He says it is incredibly easy to build applications with it. I trust his judgement, because he's an incredibly talented programmer, and also programs in C/C++, Perl and is a huge database guy as well.
It all comes down to the best tool for the job. I'm sure you wouldn't want to use.NET for a site that gets 20,000 hits a minute, but you also wouldn't want to use C++ or Perl to integrate Windows-only applications with Active Directory, either.
Step 1: Yes, get a brain. Don't use a hammer on a screw.
As long as XM cuts out in tunnels/overpasses, traditional radio will be around. It's not like the auto industry is just gonna go "Oh, it's ENDANGERED! Better throw MP3 players in all our new cars now!" Yeah right. Radio is still here, and still will be for a long time, because it's cheap, reliable, easy to use, and society-saturated.
(Black Box personnel were hired by the Libertarian Party to conduct inspections.)
FINALLY. I am *so* happy we finally have (or are at least starting to get) our heads on straight here. PAPER TRAILS. What the HELL were we thinking before? Has the "almighty computer" glazed over the majority of citizens' eyes by now? Are we ready to think LOGICALLY with fault tolerence here? If the DoD could "invent" a fault tolerant network to potentially survive multiple neuclear attacks, do you think we can start putting that line of thinking to how we elect presidents? Too late this time... And look where it's gotten us!!
I applaud and encourage this "inteligent design" and evolution of our checks and balances. Let it go much further in this direction, and may everyone follow suit.
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GNUCash is a *fantastic* finance tool. I use it every day to keep track of my tech consulting businesse's bank accounts, expenses, liabilities, and so on. It's absolutely great. It's so nice having tools like this that not only gives you equal (or greater) power than it's commercial alternatives, but is free (as in beer) so small and new businesses don't have to pay an arm and a leg to simply track their small business finances!
Horray!! Thank you, GNUCash team!!
Which brings the next question - how does AOL size up? This way you can test pop-ups, adware, spyware, viruses and spam all in one!
It's the best Wine EVER!
"Klorofil? Sounds more like BORE-OFIL! .....Right?"
I can't wait for this. Seth is an absolutely incredible talent, and Stewie's character is perfect for a role like this.
Maybe it'll be followed by "You know what really grinds my gears?".. =)
Just don't get too deep. A lot of people think that technical accuracy means explaining every detail as so it could have actually happened. What the show needs to do is remember that assumptions make the joke simple enough to be funny to regular people too. Mix company politics in it, and then everyone's laughing.
... I mean, seriously. Who's gonna get that besides us.
Just don't try to emulate Nick Burns (Your company's computer guy). That was just horrible. I mean, *I* thought it was funny, but I'm pretty sure most people would just be irritated by a joke like "AOL is fine, besides the fact that IT DOESN'T UNDERSTAND JAVASCRIPT!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
If you're that worried about your boss firing you for voting for someone other than who he/she wants you to vote for, maybe you should stand up for yourself and quit.
I've always thought that an independent website could be used to tally votes completely seperately, using paper ballots from the voters. This would introduce another step in the voting process, but wouldn't it be nice to have a totally independent, "disconnected" source tally votes with something like a simple web form? This way you could compare the results, and if something is grossly wrong, you can contest it.
AND you have the paper ballots as a third verifiable source if they need to be counted by humans.
GO WISCONSIN! Finally, someone GETS IT!!!
I grew up with the Commodore 64. It was my first computer, and I loved it. I loved Zork, Shamus, Frogger, and CBasic. If these guys plan to tap the popularity of Commodore to market a new product (I'm assuming they won't be using any original code..that would just be amusing) - they need to tap the reasons why Commodore was so popular. Use some vintage graphic techniques. Use the cool shades of blue from the original C64 and expand on it - gradients..mmmm... Don't just rely on the brand to take your new product - make sure it works, and works REALLY well. You're not just marketing a new product with a brand nobody knows, people are going to expect more out of something with the Commodore name on it.
I just installed b2evolution on my little webserver - incredibly easy install, I was up in no more than 2 minutes from apt-get. Themes and all, it's really nice.
And I can do whatever the &$#@ I want with it, and it was free!
Anyone can do this if they have broadband from their own line. Almost reminds me of the old BBS days... >sigh =)
100% dead! :-P
Now sit back and ask yourself why Microsoft would want to create a second standard instead of embracing the one that already exists.
.NET to show shiny widgets in your documents instead of the open standard way of doing it!"
OSS People: "Oh wow, the MS open standard has THIS, maybe we'll start using that in OpenOffice.org..."
Microsoft: "Muhahaha!"
News for Nerds at 11: "Microsoft has just announced some proprietary new extentions to their open document format, which uses C# and
OSS People: "Oh crap."
Everyone concerned about the future of our electoral system, Diebold, and electronic voting machines in general NEEDS to watch this movie (available for download from the site): Votergate.tv
Pass the blunt, buddy! =p~~ ~
IANAP, but my good friend is. He's a huge Linux guy, but unfortunately (as a lot of Slashdotters I'm sure) programs for a Windows-only firm. He's since started using .NET, and swears by it now. He says it is incredibly easy to build applications with it. I trust his judgement, because he's an incredibly talented programmer, and also programs in C/C++, Perl and is a huge database guy as well.
.NET for a site that gets 20,000 hits a minute, but you also wouldn't want to use C++ or Perl to integrate Windows-only applications with Active Directory, either.
It all comes down to the best tool for the job. I'm sure you wouldn't want to use
Step 1: Yes, get a brain. Don't use a hammer on a screw.
As long as XM cuts out in tunnels/overpasses, traditional radio will be around. It's not like the auto industry is just gonna go "Oh, it's ENDANGERED! Better throw MP3 players in all our new cars now!" Yeah right. Radio is still here, and still will be for a long time, because it's cheap, reliable, easy to use, and society-saturated.
Linux isn't considered the "poor man's operating system", is it? I've never once seen anyone running Linux in a trailer park!!
(Black Box personnel were hired by the Libertarian Party to conduct inspections.)
FINALLY. I am *so* happy we finally have (or are at least starting to get) our heads on straight here. PAPER TRAILS. What the HELL were we thinking before? Has the "almighty computer" glazed over the majority of citizens' eyes by now? Are we ready to think LOGICALLY with fault tolerence here? If the DoD could "invent" a fault tolerant network to potentially survive multiple neuclear attacks, do you think we can start putting that line of thinking to how we elect presidents? Too late this time... And look where it's gotten us!!
I applaud and encourage this "inteligent design" and evolution of our checks and balances. Let it go much further in this direction, and may everyone follow suit.
Hot Dog on a Stick employees?!
Go Google and Chinese citizens! This just goes to show how politics will never truly beat the will of people who want access to information.
I can see it now, people completely hosing their Windows installations by going in between "terminals" like these.
Knoppix, I can see...
I'm actually in the process of pitching "MythTVr" - a mini-itx pre-built solution, based on MythTV. I'm up for comments and suggestions!!
http://www.mythtvr.com
- Jordan
I vote for a liger!
Dr. Quinn: "Captin, this giant squid ain't messin 'round!"
POT!
No, I'm serious. Bang a pot on a depressed person's head and watch them change moods almost instantly!
The "consumer" does not win in a class action lawsuit.
They don't? Does that mean they don't get a replaced unit, payed for by Palm?
Maybe you've just got dollar signs in your own head, like those jerk lawyers....