The point is that $5 is a laughable sum for all the trouble that people (including myself) have gone through due to Microsoft's gross incompetence or unethical business practices.
As a matter of fact, it's a damn insult. I don't want their $5. I wouldn't want their $50. And once it starts getting into amounts that are non-insulting, it become infeasible for Microsoft.
So, I think that most people don't want some piddly-ass check. We want Microsoft to fix their damn bugs!
Which I think is fair. However, Microsoft is now admitting responsibility for the bugs and that they can cause damage sufficient to warrant monetary compensation.
This is opposed to their previous stance of claiming that their software has no fitness for any purpose or merchantability. This new policy goes against that previous claim. That's why I think the door may have creaked open for the right lawsuit to succeed in claiming, "No, we suffered a loss that should be compensated by one million dollars, not five." And when Microsoft tries to get it tossed out on the basis of their claims in the EULA, this policy will be shoved in their face.
Why would anyone migrate away from Microsoft products now?
P.S. On a serious note, doesn't this potentially open them up to being sued for damages? I know they're claiming otherwise in the EULA, but once the door is open...
I had the same concern as you. But, I had already been so impressed with 9.1 that I had promised myself that I was going to get 9.2 no matter what (if for no other reason than to see how badly Novell fucked it up).
I have been nothing short of amazed. SuSE 9.2 fixed almost all of my gripes with 9.1 and added lots of new goodies. I highly recommend it.
I must say that you've come up with a pretty apt description. I've never realised it before, but Mac users are very much like Marines when it comes to defending the honor of their beloved Corps... uh, Computer.
IIRC, there was talk of only allowing "official" tapes, but in the end the company seemed to have simply stopped advertising that feature (but kept it in the product).
If you do, then by all means, donate to someone else. And they are not primarily "preaching religion" (nice try), but if that's still too much for you, then donate elsewhere. But don't claim that something others find important to them is "squandering."
And if that's what you want, then donate to them. But I'm sick of all these assholes on here pissing & moaning because missionaries dare to tell others what they believe.
How is a religion supposed to grow if you don't tell anyone about it? But, then, that's the point, ins't it? These people hate religion and don't want it to grow. They want it to wither and die.
One of the major points for doing the rewrites (FF & TB replacing the monolithic Moz suite) was to have them run in separate memory spaces. That way a FF crash wouldn't take down TB and vice-versa. So if someone did rewrite then to share a single Gecko instance, we'd be right back where we started in that respect. Moz Mail used to take down browsing sessions all the time, usually due to buggy plugins.
That being said, there has long been plans to merge FF & TB to a certain degree and make that the new Moz suite (albeit with the separate memory spaces). While that would probably reduce the memory footprint the two currently have when running side-by-side, don't look for it to reduce by a whole lot.
And what's the problem in any one of those pictures?
Did you see civilians being targeted? Were you surprised that some Americans died? Or some innocent Iraqis did? That suspected insurgents get cuffed & detained? That when the military conducts operations, we blow shit up and kill people?
Are you honestly surprised that any of these things happen in a conflict? If you are, you need to bone up on how the freedom you enjoy came about, becuase it wasn't with nice words & good intentions.
Bad things happen - it would be nice if they didn't have to happen, but sometimes they do.
All officers need a college degree. All Marine officers have had numerous history, warfare, and national security classes by the time they graduate. Then they spend six months in a finishing school (TBS), where the curriculum includes things of that nature. And yes, the field-grade and above officers usually do have a graduate degree in that area.
So my question is this: Do you seriously think it matters that every PFC and Lance Corporal doesn't have a degree in foreign relations or political science? Are you assuming that they are incapable of understanding nuance when presented with it or folllowing orders that deal with nuance? What kind of knuckle-draggers do you perceive military members to be?
It's not just about the features, it's how they're implemented and put together that matters.
I think you hit the nail on the head. I personally dont care for Opera. The look, feel, & behaviors just don't suit me. But I can see how they would appeal to others & I can respect that notion.
Hell, I would prefer Firefox if I had to pay for it & Opera was free. So why can't it be the other way around?:)
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The point is that $5 is a laughable sum for all the trouble that people (including myself) have gone through due to Microsoft's gross incompetence or unethical business practices.
As a matter of fact, it's a damn insult. I don't want their $5. I wouldn't want their $50. And once it starts getting into amounts that are non-insulting, it become infeasible for Microsoft.
So, I think that most people don't want some piddly-ass check. We want Microsoft to fix their damn bugs!
Which I think is fair. However, Microsoft is now admitting responsibility for the bugs and that they can cause damage sufficient to warrant monetary compensation.
This is opposed to their previous stance of claiming that their software has no fitness for any purpose or merchantability. This new policy goes against that previous claim. That's why I think the door may have creaked open for the right lawsuit to succeed in claiming, "No, we suffered a loss that should be compensated by one million dollars, not five." And when Microsoft tries to get it tossed out on the basis of their claims in the EULA, this policy will be shoved in their face.
Just a thought.
Five whole dollars???
Why would anyone migrate away from Microsoft products now?
P.S. On a serious note, doesn't this potentially open them up to being sued for damages? I know they're claiming otherwise in the EULA, but once the door is open...
Since Linux & Mach are both kernels, that would be one hell of a trick. What do you mean? (seriously, I can't figure it out)
I can relate. I graduated in 1996 & we had dumped all but one 286 & three 386's.
I wandered into the library at my old HS recently. I saw early pentiums that I remember from 1994. Eleven years is disgraceful.
I had the same concern as you. But, I had already been so impressed with 9.1 that I had promised myself that I was going to get 9.2 no matter what (if for no other reason than to see how badly Novell fucked it up).
I have been nothing short of amazed. SuSE 9.2 fixed almost all of my gripes with 9.1 and added lots of new goodies. I highly recommend it.
I must say that you've come up with a pretty apt description. I've never realised it before, but Mac users are very much like Marines when it comes to defending the honor of their beloved Corps... uh, Computer.
;-)
Now I finally know just how annoying we are.
Actually, it's called pride. Not something I'd expect someone who can't be bothered to spellcheck when talking trash to understand.
IIRC, there was talk of only allowing "official" tapes, but in the end the company seemed to have simply stopped advertising that feature (but kept it in the product).
I'm going to spell it out for you very slowly:
WE... DON'T... CONSIDER... IT... SQUANDERING.
If you do, then by all means, donate to someone else. And they are not primarily "preaching religion" (nice try), but if that's still too much for you, then donate elsewhere. But don't claim that something others find important to them is "squandering."
And if that's what you want, then donate to them. But I'm sick of all these assholes on here pissing & moaning because missionaries dare to tell others what they believe.
How is a religion supposed to grow if you don't tell anyone about it? But, then, that's the point, ins't it? These people hate religion and don't want it to grow. They want it to wither and die.
So when does your Article 32 convene?
Because if you don't get brought up on charges for this, it'll be pure luck.
He should be courtmartialed for using his rank for posting political rantings against current policy.
Spreading Christianity??? How dare they!!! What will they do next, drown orphans and kick kittens?
The world owes you many thanks for uncovering this wretched plot.
Jackass.
At least write your own bullshit:
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http://www.kottke.org/98/11/
http://www.osnews
http://bsd.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1259
http://www.osnews.com/moderation.php?n
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=79563
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=125741&c
http://apache.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid
and so on...
You misspelled shot.
One of the major points for doing the rewrites (FF & TB replacing the monolithic Moz suite) was to have them run in separate memory spaces. That way a FF crash wouldn't take down TB and vice-versa. So if someone did rewrite then to share a single Gecko instance, we'd be right back where we started in that respect. Moz Mail used to take down browsing sessions all the time, usually due to buggy plugins.
That being said, there has long been plans to merge FF & TB to a certain degree and make that the new Moz suite (albeit with the separate memory spaces). While that would probably reduce the memory footprint the two currently have when running side-by-side, don't look for it to reduce by a whole lot.
I know that, but didn't new SCO buy the assets of old SCO, along with the name?
And, of course, you should consider who they sold Xenix to...
SCO!
Just do "Help">"Help Agent" (there will be a check next to it, clicking it will disable it).
I've always been happy that it's been two clicks away for me to kill it (as opposed to my mother who actually likes the damn thing).
And what's the problem in any one of those pictures?
Did you see civilians being targeted? Were you surprised that some Americans died? Or some innocent Iraqis did? That suspected insurgents get cuffed & detained? That when the military conducts operations, we blow shit up and kill people?
Are you honestly surprised that any of these things happen in a conflict? If you are, you need to bone up on how the freedom you enjoy came about, becuase it wasn't with nice words & good intentions.
Bad things happen - it would be nice if they didn't have to happen, but sometimes they do.
All officers need a college degree. All Marine officers have had numerous history, warfare, and national security classes by the time they graduate. Then they spend six months in a finishing school (TBS), where the curriculum includes things of that nature. And yes, the field-grade and above officers usually do have a graduate degree in that area.
So my question is this: Do you seriously think it matters that every PFC and Lance Corporal doesn't have a degree in foreign relations or political science? Are you assuming that they are incapable of understanding nuance when presented with it or folllowing orders that deal with nuance? What kind of knuckle-draggers do you perceive military members to be?
So they've trademarked my girlfriend's personality?
I think you hit the nail on the head. I personally dont care for Opera. The look, feel, & behaviors just don't suit me. But I can see how they would appeal to others & I can respect that notion.
Hell, I would prefer Firefox if I had to pay for it & Opera was free. So why can't it be the other way around?
AP: What were you thinking when you created Jar-Jar Binks?
Lucas: Well... cocaine is a hell of a drug.