Sorry, even being an avid Linux user, I see Windows Phones' Metro interface being way ahead of its time. Finally, Microsoft makes something, from scratch, that's worth buying, and because it says "Windows" and "Microsoft" people wont buy it and will simply bitch about it without picking it up. I wouldn't say its doomed to fail, Windows Mobile has survived before, and there are plenty of niche markets out there that are like this. Just because its not "The next best thing" doesn't mean its a failure. Just because your car doesn't make 1000 horsepower, gets 200 miles/gallon and costs 15 grand, doesn't mean its a 'failure'. Everyone has preferences. People have bought the Lumia, they love it. So Nokia has to downsize, stop the fucking presses.
-TM
I switched to KDE a while ago, and I've never had issues with it. You can configure it anyway you want with customization eye candy which you can dial back. Honestly, I think KDE is the best full desktop environment out there.
I'm not one to give Microsoft a break, but I do give credit where credit is due. Im glad they are taking an initiative in moving away from the Frankenstein WIMP model that has plaqued even the best of programs out there. The first release of metro May be a little rough, but what do you expect? People bitch when Microsoft copies (when everyone else does it just as much) but when Microsoft actually tries to spearhead something new, people still bitch. It's not even the end of Q1 2012, and they are expecting to be launching by Q4 2012, so give the boys in Redmond a break, they are actually trying something new. When the finished product shows up, then you can bitch.
Metro is a great interface. For Tablets, Phones, and even Laptops. Desktop is a bit iffy, but I like it. That's why Microsoft is testing it still. I, in my humble opinion, Believe that Metro represents a step forward into clean, easier to use, interface that is fluent on multiple devices. Including the desktop. I like using the Metro on my desktop, as it provides a great way to get information faster. With the tiles, you can easily view incoming data, or click it once to open up fast and fluent. It "Just works" great. Now all this is my opinion. But let's take a good look at WIMP. Its a great, tried-and-true paradigm. But if WIMP/GUI never challenged CLI, the world would be a much different place. It's new, but let's give it a chance. WIMP wasn't perfect when it first came out. It needed tweaks, and fixes and overhauls to get it right. So, I say let's give it a fair chance and stop the bickering here. Microsoft, for the first time in a long time, has actually brought something brand new to the table. Its a first try, and remember this is a beta.
TM
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This was kind of DOA anyway..cheap flash knockoff riding the.NET wave? no..NET needs to stay where its at, and flash (and plugins like this in general, need to just DIE).
They got Linux to run on PC's that weren't suppose to run them...the Open Source Community always wins in these matters. If people don't like it, they will over come it. Its that simple.
-T
Instead of playing who has the bigger cock here (I'm looking at you America, Russia, ESA). Lets congratulate another country making its way into space, opening the way for human expansion to the cosmos. We need to get over this "my country has a bigger cock than yours" or "the USA is doomed because China is now in space" and start concentrating on collaboration as a species. Congrats, China! Welcome to the club.
-T
This whole deal trying to shrink a PC into a tablet form factor has been tried, tried, tried again, tried yet again, and ultimately, failed. PC tablets are a joke. The Tablet market needs its own Operating System and its own Platform. I'm very happy that Microsoft is trying its hand in shrinking Windows into a metamorphic interface that can adapt to the form factor (A La Windows 8). But that OS is over a year away. Android and iOS did it right, and others are following. Take the hint, HP. You should have gave your WebOS tablet another chance. Not revert back to a failed product. Morons.
-T
I like shiny things, but this is a bit ridiculous. We could have used those precious metals for something more productive. Just saying. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold#Electronics
Another hopeless attempt for a government to control something that's completely uncontrollable. Look at some well-known attempts at making things "Unable to be copied; completely under our control" (I'm looking at you DVD, BluRay) How long did it take to crack the encryption key and sail right on to making copies? Seriously, pass this, and watch the chaos. They seriously need to learn that this is one thing you cannot, and never will, control.
I saw this one coming, especially with the way WinRT is going to be laid out. But then again, I don't see the issue. You can install another browser and no even bother with IE. IE no longer has the monopoly it did, and for the first time in a while, IE (and finally Windows) has to fight to stay relevant. Especially with the Smart Phone/Tablet market gaining some serious speed. Even Linux and OS X are making a little more headway. Windows is still the desktop Juggernaut, but it has no appeal, and when consumers find somewhere else to go, they flock to it. MS is learning that the hard way. On the flip side of that coin, lets look at iOS and Android, they bundle a browser even more deeply integrated into the OS. So, you do have a choice out there now that makes more sense. Microsoft will get it eventually, or die off.
Its easy. Stop trying to be Facebook. There are too many sites now that are just photocopying Facebook. People want something different, that is what drives competition.
The 500+ comments on the story suggest that others felt the lack of openness in the project was newsworthy. Many feel that attitude (and not the minor feature) even justifies forking. Sorry that you disagree.
I work differently I guess. If I don't think a story is interesting I move on to the next one.
I can understand that, really, I can. However, I think this is also subject to the bandwagon effect. The fact that the bug has been around for at least a year, has been flagged "Won't Fix" for around a year, and been discuss internally/externally for the same length of time, makes this a prime candidate for people just looking for a fight and a reason to make Google out to the bad guy once again. Its not just Google either, Its been Apple, Microsoft, IBM, etc, etc. People just look for a reason to Bitch and complain. That is why I don't think it should be taken into such seriousness to merit front page status. Its just begging for a flame war to begin over something as simple as swapping a toolbar.
If I had a kid, I would not have Cable/Satellite TV. Its Books and Playtime, with very light internet exposure. I'm 20, and I don't even watch TV save for the Discovery and Science channels every once in a while. Hell, even the news (At least in the US) is absolutely terrible.
Can human-kind, for once, knock off this nationalist crap and make a universal system that everyone can use? Instead of turning everything into a weapon? Come on, this is getting old.
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Boot it, Nuke it. http://www.dban.org/
No! It's the flying fucks I don't give! ...It must be a very slow news day.
Sorry, even being an avid Linux user, I see Windows Phones' Metro interface being way ahead of its time. Finally, Microsoft makes something, from scratch, that's worth buying, and because it says "Windows" and "Microsoft" people wont buy it and will simply bitch about it without picking it up. I wouldn't say its doomed to fail, Windows Mobile has survived before, and there are plenty of niche markets out there that are like this. Just because its not "The next best thing" doesn't mean its a failure. Just because your car doesn't make 1000 horsepower, gets 200 miles/gallon and costs 15 grand, doesn't mean its a 'failure'. Everyone has preferences. People have bought the Lumia, they love it. So Nokia has to downsize, stop the fucking presses. -TM
Dude I use the same pair, and they are indeed one of the best out there.
I switched to KDE a while ago, and I've never had issues with it. You can configure it anyway you want with customization eye candy which you can dial back. Honestly, I think KDE is the best full desktop environment out there.
I'm not one to give Microsoft a break, but I do give credit where credit is due. Im glad they are taking an initiative in moving away from the Frankenstein WIMP model that has plaqued even the best of programs out there. The first release of metro May be a little rough, but what do you expect? People bitch when Microsoft copies (when everyone else does it just as much) but when Microsoft actually tries to spearhead something new, people still bitch. It's not even the end of Q1 2012, and they are expecting to be launching by Q4 2012, so give the boys in Redmond a break, they are actually trying something new. When the finished product shows up, then you can bitch.
Metro is a great interface. For Tablets, Phones, and even Laptops. Desktop is a bit iffy, but I like it. That's why Microsoft is testing it still. I, in my humble opinion, Believe that Metro represents a step forward into clean, easier to use, interface that is fluent on multiple devices. Including the desktop. I like using the Metro on my desktop, as it provides a great way to get information faster. With the tiles, you can easily view incoming data, or click it once to open up fast and fluent. It "Just works" great. Now all this is my opinion. But let's take a good look at WIMP. Its a great, tried-and-true paradigm. But if WIMP/GUI never challenged CLI, the world would be a much different place. It's new, but let's give it a chance. WIMP wasn't perfect when it first came out. It needed tweaks, and fixes and overhauls to get it right. So, I say let's give it a fair chance and stop the bickering here. Microsoft, for the first time in a long time, has actually brought something brand new to the table. Its a first try, and remember this is a beta. TM
I use Linux on all my systems. I sometimes boot up in Windows for games that tend to not run right in Wine. -T
The Internet Says... This was kind of DOA anyway..cheap flash knockoff riding the .NET wave? no. .NET needs to stay where its at, and flash (and plugins like this in general, need to just DIE).
Buuuurrrrnnnnnnn....
sudo apt-get install banshee
Is it that fucking hard?
Now I can watch my expensive mainframe fail at windows activation! Brilliant! Seriously though, who did Ballmer pay-off for this shit to happen? -T
They got Linux to run on PC's that weren't suppose to run them...the Open Source Community always wins in these matters. If people don't like it, they will over come it. Its that simple. -T
Instead of playing who has the bigger cock here (I'm looking at you America, Russia, ESA). Lets congratulate another country making its way into space, opening the way for human expansion to the cosmos. We need to get over this "my country has a bigger cock than yours" or "the USA is doomed because China is now in space" and start concentrating on collaboration as a species. Congrats, China! Welcome to the club. -T
This whole deal trying to shrink a PC into a tablet form factor has been tried, tried, tried again, tried yet again, and ultimately, failed. PC tablets are a joke. The Tablet market needs its own Operating System and its own Platform. I'm very happy that Microsoft is trying its hand in shrinking Windows into a metamorphic interface that can adapt to the form factor (A La Windows 8). But that OS is over a year away. Android and iOS did it right, and others are following. Take the hint, HP. You should have gave your WebOS tablet another chance. Not revert back to a failed product. Morons. -T
Unfortunately that is where our society has ended up...
I like shiny things, but this is a bit ridiculous. We could have used those precious metals for something more productive. Just saying. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold#Electronics
Another hopeless attempt for a government to control something that's completely uncontrollable. Look at some well-known attempts at making things "Unable to be copied; completely under our control" (I'm looking at you DVD, BluRay) How long did it take to crack the encryption key and sail right on to making copies? Seriously, pass this, and watch the chaos. They seriously need to learn that this is one thing you cannot, and never will, control.
I saw this one coming, especially with the way WinRT is going to be laid out. But then again, I don't see the issue. You can install another browser and no even bother with IE. IE no longer has the monopoly it did, and for the first time in a while, IE (and finally Windows) has to fight to stay relevant. Especially with the Smart Phone/Tablet market gaining some serious speed. Even Linux and OS X are making a little more headway. Windows is still the desktop Juggernaut, but it has no appeal, and when consumers find somewhere else to go, they flock to it. MS is learning that the hard way. On the flip side of that coin, lets look at iOS and Android, they bundle a browser even more deeply integrated into the OS. So, you do have a choice out there now that makes more sense. Microsoft will get it eventually, or die off.
Its easy. Stop trying to be Facebook. There are too many sites now that are just photocopying Facebook. People want something different, that is what drives competition.
Fork that bitch!!!
Amen!
The 500+ comments on the story suggest that others felt the lack of openness in the project was newsworthy. Many feel that attitude (and not the minor feature) even justifies forking. Sorry that you disagree.
I work differently I guess. If I don't think a story is interesting I move on to the next one.
I can understand that, really, I can. However, I think this is also subject to the bandwagon effect. The fact that the bug has been around for at least a year, has been flagged "Won't Fix" for around a year, and been discuss internally/externally for the same length of time, makes this a prime candidate for people just looking for a fight and a reason to make Google out to the bad guy once again. Its not just Google either, Its been Apple, Microsoft, IBM, etc, etc. People just look for a reason to Bitch and complain. That is why I don't think it should be taken into such seriousness to merit front page status. Its just begging for a flame war to begin over something as simple as swapping a toolbar.
If I had a kid, I would not have Cable/Satellite TV. Its Books and Playtime, with very light internet exposure. I'm 20, and I don't even watch TV save for the Discovery and Science channels every once in a while. Hell, even the news (At least in the US) is absolutely terrible.
...is not News :/
Can human-kind, for once, knock off this nationalist crap and make a universal system that everyone can use? Instead of turning everything into a weapon? Come on, this is getting old.