The issue is that I would like to be able to buy replacement parts to fix my camera rather than go to "your" shop. The question is, do I have a right to have that epxectation? If I bought the camera at a point in the time where I could get those parts, then damn right I should be able to get those parts, now. If I bought the camera after Nikon said they would not sell parts, then I am simply SOL.
Yes, my company laptop uses Windows 7. But I did not pay for it. I use Outlook because it hooks into their email system that combines scheduling and tele-conferencing.
Everything else is open source because I have that choice. My development work is all on Unix.
Microsoft isn't going anywhere
Everyday, I am hearing of more and more people using an iPad or and Andoid tablet as their daily working machine. Sure, they still have that Windows desktop, but many days, it isn't even turned on. How much longer will the wallets of that 'office environment' be willing to shell out for an unused system?
Oh, I have NO idea what the source code looks like. I just know how it behaves. If it were written well, it wouldn't have to reboot it so often nor would it crash on me all the time. Both the Mac's OS and Linux are better choices.
Although, I do have to say, Windows XP was well done. Security was questionable, but over all, from a user perspective, it was well thought out. However, how long ago did XP come out.
While flippant, I think AC here has a point. I wonder how many inventions sit because IP protection is non-existent while silliness like this gets multi-billion payouts. Yeah, I'm aware of the recent judgement, but I'm just saying...
Somestimes, it isn't about the USA at all. And you might have a point, if TPTB in Iran were rational or sane. They are neither and would rather poison ther own well before they allowed Iran to be free of their clutches.
Yes, we do the same thing, here, in the US. I am not apologizing for the idiots that do. And I'd have to add that most Americans understand the difference.
People != Sensationalist Media People != Government
They wouldn't even have to be olive-skinned. They could even be black. Or lily-white. A bunch of guys, sitting around in public discussing how to attack potential targets, would be rounded up and questioned.
I remember chasing those cool gadgets that were all the rage when I was kid. You know, things like the steam engine, the internal combustion engine, washing machine, telephone, orgasmatron, computer, night vision goggles and Chlorpromazine.
I've given that all up and now live in a cave with running water. A simple and relaxing life. I just wish I could that damn dripping noise out of my head.
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Ah, but you need that stupid adapter thingie. Something my kids are always misplacing.
Why is anyone even making an issue of this?
After three tries, the account is locked and you then have to go through a bunch of Q & A to get it unlocked?
As for those short passwords with the stupid rules. UGH! I can't remember them. Let me use a whole sentence!
I just checked and the book is listed on Amazon...
Nixon? I think you meant Nikon.
Whatever.
The issue is that I would like to be able to buy replacement parts to fix my camera rather than go to "your" shop. The question is, do I have a right to have that epxectation? If I bought the camera at a point in the time where I could get those parts, then damn right I should be able to get those parts, now. If I bought the camera after Nikon said they would not sell parts, then I am simply SOL.
Yes, my company laptop uses Windows 7. But I did not pay for it. I use Outlook because it hooks into their email system that combines scheduling and tele-conferencing.
Everything else is open source because I have that choice. My development work is all on Unix.
Microsoft isn't going anywhere
Everyday, I am hearing of more and more people using an iPad or and Andoid tablet as their daily working machine. Sure, they still have that Windows desktop, but many days, it isn't even turned on. How much longer will the wallets of that 'office environment' be willing to shell out for an unused system?
So in a few years, can I quote you about MS?
Oh, I have NO idea what the source code looks like. I just know how it behaves. If it were written well, it wouldn't have to reboot it so often nor would it crash on me all the time. Both the Mac's OS and Linux are better choices.
Although, I do have to say, Windows XP was well done. Security was questionable, but over all, from a user perspective, it was well thought out. However, how long ago did XP come out.
What's Windows?
Oh, yeah, that dinosaur thing from Microsoft. And why would I want to pay for a poorly wriiten piece of crap?
While flippant, I think AC here has a point. I wonder how many inventions sit because IP protection is non-existent while silliness like this gets multi-billion payouts. Yeah, I'm aware of the recent judgement, but I'm just saying...
I am neither a Glee fan or gay. But seriously, someone has real sexual identity issues.
I've spent it all on hookers and cocaine...
Somestimes, it isn't about the USA at all. And you might have a point, if TPTB in Iran were rational or sane. They are neither and would rather poison ther own well before they allowed Iran to be free of their clutches.
Yes, we do the same thing, here, in the US. I am not apologizing for the idiots that do. And I'd have to add that most Americans understand the difference.
People != Sensationalist Media
People != Government
Many of us are ashamed of them.
They wouldn't even have to be olive-skinned. They could even be black. Or lily-white. A bunch of guys, sitting around in public discussing how to attack potential targets, would be rounded up and questioned.
Did AC say anything worth responding to? Nope.
I haven't. That doesn't mean I can't try. At the least, I can minimize what I do buy that comes from Thailand.
The injustice here is that he's being imprisoned for expressing an opinion that involves the King and his role in politics.
Missed the point? I'm sure we all get the point. There would never have been a posting if it weren't for the point you made.
Because a single bullet could solve this problem. Its a lot harder to end an oligarchica dictatorship.
steaming turd if he allows such crap to happen. One more country I'll never visit. One more country I will avoid when buying things.
I wish these guys weren't so creepy. I find it so hard to support them when they make my skin crawl.
At least there wasn't a reference to McAfee. Although, it appears that of the three, he is the least creepy.
Is that the one with the birds or the little old lady?
I remember chasing those cool gadgets that were all the rage when I was kid. You know, things like the steam engine, the internal combustion engine, washing machine, telephone, orgasmatron, computer, night vision goggles and Chlorpromazine.
I've given that all up and now live in a cave with running water. A simple and relaxing life. I just wish I could that damn dripping noise out of my head.
Why not put in for a prtition at whitehouse.org? I understand they are all the rage.
Music with head phones solves that problem. As well as a team lead that stops every 30 minutes.
I'm sorry, that's just idiotic. Yes, the sarcasm was detected, but still.
Or perhaps I should put sugar in your gas tank to protest your use of earth-damaging petro-chemicals.
I suppose you feel that the Nazis were just protesting that they had non-Aryans in their country.