I looked up Comcast on the yahoo finance pages the other day for an unrelated reason.
If I remember right their market cap was over 70 billion.
Yep. They're that big.
Someone above had an interesting theory... 1) Comcast buys Disney 2) Comcast keeps the media outlets 3) Sells the animation-related pieces to someone like Pixar.
If "CyberCafe" = Place for teens and younger to play Counterstrike, then you could have a good go at it.
The Keys: 1) Be in a city and have a 7-11 (or equivalent) near your store. 2) Hire kids that are just slightly older than your target demographic, and that the target group like, to work the shop.
If "CyberCafe" = Place to use the internet, then you better be in a developing country. People in the US either have internet access, or they go to the Main Library to use it. Or, they don't care about it. (Heathens!)
(My opinions on this matter are based on my experiences living in a major US city. If you live somewhere else YMMV.)
Sorry for replying to myself, but i forgot to close a tag, and it left out a key paragraph
IANAL, but I have written, negotiated, consulted on, and signed quite a few contracts. (Contracts Administrator dealing with/against the US gov, educational institutions, and business to business).
The clause that the parent mentions "If any portion of this contract is deemed to be legally inavalid (sic)... is pretty standard stuff.
Most common use, in my experience, for that particular clause to come into effect is in a situation where you write the contract based on the laws in your state (CA for example), but the contractee is in another state with different rules/laws/regulations (Lets use MO, as an example).
All this clause realy says is... "Okay, maybe I can't enforce one thing.. But everything else still applies!" Not that big of a deal really.
IMHO the clause that people should be more concerned about is the one that says, (paraphrasing) "Arbitration is in my state, not yours. SO YOU pay for the plane tickets to come HERE!"
In most small business situations the cost of the plane tickets+lawyers+time away from your business is more than the cost of the issue to be addressed. So... people just say "screw it", and lose whatever money was in question. Its the "time away" that is the killer.
IANAL, but I have written, negotiated, consulted on, and signed quite a few contracts. (Contracts Administrator dealing with/against the US gov, educational institutions, and business to business).
The clause that the parent mentions "If any portion of this contract is deemed to be legally inavalid (sic)... is pretty standard stuff.
Most common use, in my experience, for that particular clause to come into effect is in a situation where you write the contract based on the laws in your state (CA for example), but the contractee is in another state with different rules/laws/regulations (Lets use MO, as an example).
All this clause realy says is... "Okay, maybe I can't enforce one thing.. But everything else still applies!" Not that big of a deal really.
In most small business situations the cost of the plane tickets+lawyers+time away from your business is more than the cost of the issue to be addressed. So... people just say "screw it", and lose whatever money was in question. Its the "time away" that is the killer.
I propose the theory that a Linux virus would actually succeed quite well.
My reasons for thinking this are:
1) For every 100 linux users, I suspect that ~40% of them are people that are currently "dabbling" in linux. These users are as new to linux as "Grandma Gertrude" is to Windows.
2) Of the 100 linux users mentioned, I would guess that ~75% have never done more than glanced at the source code for any given program, much less the kernal. Give these users two pieces of code to run. They are just as likely to run the "bad code" as they are the "good code".
3) I think most would agree that the linux kernal is "safer" than a Windows system. But what about all the programs that get installed on top of (over?) the linux kernal? Many reports are released daily about buffer overflows, etc that effect these programs. Taking the hypothetical 100 linux users I mention above, I would venture that at most 25% of these people apply the patches in a reasonably short time frame.
4) Windows is targeted because it is common. The structure/implementation of Windows "probably" lends itself to the ease of compromising it. However, I venture the guess that a sufficiently motivated malware author (notice I didn't say hacker) could construct an exploit that would cripple many of the linux boxes owned by the people that I mention in 1, 2, and 3.
All I'm really saying is: The Linux Community should make sure it doesn't say, "Bring it on!" Because, the bad guys WILL.
I got one of those mach 3 razors and hate it. Simply too big and clunky.
It's sitting in the medicine cabinet right now, to be used only if I run out of "normal" razors.
Best disposable razor I ever used was a "Bic Metal". Single blade, with a thin metal bar to protect you from slicing yourself. Alas, to my knowledge, these are no longer made.
even a "legitimate" site that opens 4 windows on my screen gets banished to the "suppress popups" list.
(I generally don't suppress until given reason. And your description of whatever you are working on, is an example of why the suppress function exists to begin with.)
If I had the mod points, the parent would get one...
Assuming that a company "must" have a web presence, why not spend $10 for the registration, and another $20 for some high school kid to make a single page that says..
"If you are interested in learning about us, contact us via our toll-free number #555-555-5555 and ask us to mail you our sales brochure."
Come to think of it....
The web page could have even more information that my example shows. In which case, it could make the toll-free number unused, and the mailing costs much reduced. In which case the company might actually save money. In which case, they could afford to lower prices which could lead to more sales.
So.. Why do they/need/ to have commericals? Other than greed, I mean.
someone could call themselves "Gee Em" and start selling cars, or if a company adopted the name "Eye Bee Em"
I think the difference is that Mike Rowe is his given name, rather than one he chose to use.
(Mike=Michael for all intents and purposes. Many people with names like this (Tim/Timothy, Ron/Ronald, etc.) are only called by the longer version when they are in trouble with Mom, and the fist day of school.)
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democracy is not the opposite of communism.
Compare democracy with autocracy, and capitalism with communism.
I looked up Comcast on the yahoo finance pages the other day for an unrelated reason.
If I remember right their market cap was over 70 billion.
Yep. They're that big.
Someone above had an interesting theory...
1) Comcast buys Disney
2) Comcast keeps the media outlets
3) Sells the animation-related pieces to someone like Pixar.
Security Admin Option #1: Deny unless required for business.
Security Admin Option #2: Open until it messes with your business. 2 minutes later, refer to Option #1
If "CyberCafe" = Place for teens and younger to play Counterstrike, then you could have a good go at it.
The Keys:
1) Be in a city and have a 7-11 (or equivalent) near your store.
2) Hire kids that are just slightly older than your target demographic, and that the target group like, to work the shop.
If "CyberCafe" = Place to use the internet, then you better be in a developing country. People in the US either have internet access, or they go to the Main Library to use it. Or, they don't care about it. (Heathens!)
(My opinions on this matter are based on my experiences living in a major US city. If you live somewhere else YMMV.)
mostly because I wish forums like that had been available when I was in college
When I was in college we had to actually TALK to other people that shared our major.
None of this forums stuff!
We had to seek out people that had gone before us! We talked to real people and asked real questions!
It was hard, and we LIKED it that way!
PS... I think I might have actually learned something at the same time.
Kinda similar story, but not really...
I was helping a customer out with some tech support.
My Question 1: Are you in front of your computer right now?
His Answer 1: Yes.
My Question 2: Okay. What operating system do you have?
His answer 2: Dell
Maybe it was the same guy?
From the Register article... "We're assured that because Orkut runs on Microsoft(R) Windows(TM), there will be no security issues."
But seriously... Why trust google? Trust the current owners? Maybe. The Google Corporation? No.
(Check with me in 10 years. Then tell me how silly my tinfoil hat is!)
They HAVE tried. And done it too.
It's now up to the other side to bring it to jury.
Sorry for replying to myself, but i forgot to close a tag, and it left out a key paragraph
IANAL, but I have written, negotiated, consulted on, and signed quite a few contracts. (Contracts Administrator dealing with/against the US gov, educational institutions, and business to business).
The clause that the parent mentions "If any portion of this contract is deemed to be legally inavalid (sic)... is pretty standard stuff.
Most common use, in my experience, for that particular clause to come into effect is in a situation where you write the contract based on the laws in your state (CA for example), but the contractee is in another state with different rules/laws/regulations (Lets use MO, as an example).
All this clause realy says is... "Okay, maybe I can't enforce one thing.. But everything else still applies!" Not that big of a deal really.
IMHO the clause that people should be more concerned about is the one that says, (paraphrasing) "Arbitration is in my state, not yours. SO YOU pay for the plane tickets to come HERE!"
In most small business situations the cost of the plane tickets+lawyers+time away from your business is more than the cost of the issue to be addressed. So... people just say "screw it", and lose whatever money was in question. Its the "time away" that is the killer.
IANAL, but I have written, negotiated, consulted on, and signed quite a few contracts. (Contracts Administrator dealing with/against the US gov, educational institutions, and business to business).
The clause that the parent mentions "If any portion of this contract is deemed to be legally inavalid (sic)... is pretty standard stuff.
Most common use, in my experience, for that particular clause to come into effect is in a situation where you write the contract based on the laws in your state (CA for example), but the contractee is in another state with different rules/laws/regulations (Lets use MO, as an example).
All this clause realy says is... "Okay, maybe I can't enforce one thing.. But everything else still applies!" Not that big of a deal really.
In most small business situations the cost of the plane tickets+lawyers+time away from your business is more than the cost of the issue to be addressed. So... people just say "screw it", and lose whatever money was in question. Its the "time away" that is the killer.
You hiring?
I want to mod parent as +1 Tinfoil... unfortunately, thats not an option.
Of course, this doesn't mean that I necessarily disagree with the the comment.
Say what you like he was a sick and twisted mass murder.
Sorry to point out your error in "tense", but Bush it STILL a sick and twisted mass murder(er).
Darl McBride posting as AC?
Nicely put.
I'd mod up as insightful if I had the points.
Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar actually.
His parent were Persian.
I propose the theory that a Linux virus would actually succeed quite well.
My reasons for thinking this are:
1) For every 100 linux users, I suspect that ~40% of them are people that are currently "dabbling" in linux. These users are as new to linux as "Grandma Gertrude" is to Windows.
2) Of the 100 linux users mentioned, I would guess that ~75% have never done more than glanced at the source code for any given program, much less the kernal. Give these users two pieces of code to run. They are just as likely to run the "bad code" as they are the "good code".
3) I think most would agree that the linux kernal is "safer" than a Windows system. But what about all the programs that get installed on top of (over?) the linux kernal? Many reports are released daily about buffer overflows, etc that effect these programs. Taking the hypothetical 100 linux users I mention above, I would venture that at most 25% of these people apply the patches in a reasonably short time frame.
4) Windows is targeted because it is common. The structure/implementation of Windows "probably" lends itself to the ease of compromising it. However, I venture the guess that a sufficiently motivated malware author (notice I didn't say hacker) could construct an exploit that would cripple many of the linux boxes owned by the people that I mention in 1, 2, and 3.
All I'm really saying is: The Linux Community should make sure it doesn't say, "Bring it on!" Because, the bad guys WILL.
For someone who isn't trolling, you did a mighty fine job of trolling :)
-What's the plural of "ax"? Axes or Axen?
-What's the plural of "fox"? Foxes or Foxen?
-What's the plural of "tux"? Tuxes or Tuxen?
Ringo in the movie "The Point"... Damn fine performance.
I disagree.
I got one of those mach 3 razors and hate it. Simply too big and clunky.
It's sitting in the medicine cabinet right now, to be used only if I run out of "normal" razors.
Best disposable razor I ever used was a "Bic Metal". Single blade, with a thin metal bar to protect you from slicing yourself. Alas, to my knowledge, these are no longer made.
How about you lay off the pop-ups?
even a "legitimate" site that opens 4 windows on my screen gets banished to the "suppress popups" list.
(I generally don't suppress until given reason. And your description of whatever you are working on, is an example of why the suppress function exists to begin with.)
If I had the mod points, the parent would get one...
/need/ to have commericals? Other than greed, I mean.
Assuming that a company "must" have a web presence, why not spend $10 for the registration, and another $20 for some high school kid to make a single page that says..
"If you are interested in learning about us, contact us via our toll-free number #555-555-5555 and ask us to mail you our sales brochure."
Come to think of it....
The web page could have even more information that my example shows. In which case, it could make the toll-free number unused, and the mailing costs much reduced. In which case the company might actually save money. In which case, they could afford to lower prices which could lead to more sales.
So.. Why do they
someone could call themselves "Gee Em" and start selling cars, or if a company adopted the name "Eye Bee Em"
I think the difference is that Mike Rowe is his given name, rather than one he chose to use.
(Mike=Michael for all intents and purposes. Many people with names like this (Tim/Timothy, Ron/Ronald, etc.) are only called by the longer version when they are in trouble with Mom, and the fist day of school.)
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