Seconded. But this blunder is easy to undo, and Samsung has a history of responding correctly to criticism. In their own interest obviously, but just a little less arrogant than a couple of Silicon Valley operations I could mention. An example: correctly chose not to follow (courageously!) in Apple's footsteps re the stereo jack. Another example: the sdcard slot stayed. Well, we never got the removable battery back, but I understand why... just so long as it stays repairable as opposed to glued in so insanely that replacing the battery amounts to refurbishing. I will predict that, with widespread condemnation of this stupid, arrogant infringement of the right to use the thing you bought, Samsung will back down and do the right thing.
Should they wisely see the light and do the right thing, I would say that on the whole Samsung will gain trust compared to this incident never having happened. On the other hand, if they stick to their guns on this, that that's enough to flip me. In that case, fuck that shit, there are lots of good Android phones out there, and I will pick one that does not wave an attractive feature in my face then take it away.
The voice activation threads contain debates on the security of spy devices, as well as interpretation and selective enforcement of Yank laws. Are we supposed to debate whether Taylor is actually dead or whether his achievements were real in this one?
So let me get this straight... because you can see the connection how Burger King' hilarious misadventure relates to security or courtrooms, you have something to say. But you do not see any connection between this great man, his great works, and your immediate reality, so you have nothing to say.
Case in point: over 500 comments to the Burker King voice activation article; a bit over 20 to this one. Hmm. Why is it so hard to keep the phrase "dogs watching television" from coming to mind?
A truly jaw dropping epilogue: in spite of being the source of essentially the entire modern world of user interface and programming language design, Xerox still managed to toss it all away and fail pathetically. Epic management failure? Blazed the trail for Sun I guess. RIP SGI too, and DEC. Management failure, each one. Maybe there should be a hall of shame right next door to the hall of fame.
it is nice to see the word 'innovator' used in the proper context and applied to an individual who is actually an innovator here on Slashdot. Unfortunately, it has has become just a label for self promoting Silicon Valley hucksters.
And "innovate" is Microsoft newspeak for "flout anti-trust law". It is sad that Microsoft ended up using Simonyi's work to stall operating system progress for a decade.
I've used many different mice with many different laptops running many different flavors of Linux, and never had an issue with a scroll wheel. Troll above? It does happen. Otherwise, majorly misguided at best.
The last many laptops I have installed linux on have worked perfectly, fully functional. I do a little bit of research before I buy one, but these days it's mainly a matter of form. You can expect your laptop to just boot up and work instantly, including being connected to the internet with sound functioning and 3D acceleration. There are exceptions no doubt. Read the reviews, look for Linux comments. They're pretty common these days. Google for the model number +linux. This isn't rocket science.
There's clear evidence of Assad using gas attacks for years, starting with the 2013 attack...
Actually, there are multiple credible reports of chemical weapons uses before that in various locations. This attack stood out for its scale, the use of Sarin, and the number of children killed.
Appropriate and measured response to the nerve gassing of innocent civilians two days ago. A clear message from the West to psycho Assad and trouble maker Putin.
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Do you [complain] that you can't reprogram the Play and Stop buttons on your DVD Player?
Why, yes I do. Next question.
Fuck that shit.
Seconded. But this blunder is easy to undo, and Samsung has a history of responding correctly to criticism. In their own interest obviously, but just a little less arrogant than a couple of Silicon Valley operations I could mention. An example: correctly chose not to follow (courageously!) in Apple's footsteps re the stereo jack. Another example: the sdcard slot stayed. Well, we never got the removable battery back, but I understand why... just so long as it stays repairable as opposed to glued in so insanely that replacing the battery amounts to refurbishing. I will predict that, with widespread condemnation of this stupid, arrogant infringement of the right to use the thing you bought, Samsung will back down and do the right thing.
Should they wisely see the light and do the right thing, I would say that on the whole Samsung will gain trust compared to this incident never having happened. On the other hand, if they stick to their guns on this, that that's enough to flip me. In that case, fuck that shit, there are lots of good Android phones out there, and I will pick one that does not wave an attractive feature in my face then take it away.
Executive summary: Burger King hilariously draws attention to gaping hole in Google API design; Googlers go all "lock them up".
The voice activation threads contain debates on the security of spy devices, as well as interpretation and selective enforcement of Yank laws. Are we supposed to debate whether Taylor is actually dead or whether his achievements were real in this one?
So let me get this straight... because you can see the connection how Burger King' hilarious misadventure relates to security or courtrooms, you have something to say. But you do not see any connection between this great man, his great works, and your immediate reality, so you have nothing to say.
Case in point: over 500 comments to the Burker King voice activation article; a bit over 20 to this one. Hmm. Why is it so hard to keep the phrase "dogs watching television" from coming to mind?
A truly jaw dropping epilogue: in spite of being the source of essentially the entire modern world of user interface and programming language design, Xerox still managed to toss it all away and fail pathetically. Epic management failure? Blazed the trail for Sun I guess. RIP SGI too, and DEC. Management failure, each one. Maybe there should be a hall of shame right next door to the hall of fame.
It's like nothing actually changed in the last 30 years, we just had to wait for consumer hardware to catch up to Doug's dreams.
And we still haven't caught up with Alan Turing, or Charles Babbage for that matter.
it is nice to see the word 'innovator' used in the proper context and applied to an individual who is actually an innovator here on Slashdot. Unfortunately, it has has become just a label for self promoting Silicon Valley hucksters.
And "innovate" is Microsoft newspeak for "flout anti-trust law". It is sad that Microsoft ended up using Simonyi's work to stall operating system progress for a decade.
The headline makes this sound much worse than it actually is...
No, it's actually worse than it sounds. This is just the tip of an iceberg of pain, you know it's true. Death by a thousand cuts. Now at #999.
I've used many different mice with many different laptops running many different flavors of Linux, and never had an issue with a scroll wheel. Troll above? It does happen. Otherwise, majorly misguided at best.
The last many laptops I have installed linux on have worked perfectly, fully functional. I do a little bit of research before I buy one, but these days it's mainly a matter of form. You can expect your laptop to just boot up and work instantly, including being connected to the internet with sound functioning and 3D acceleration. There are exceptions no doubt. Read the reviews, look for Linux comments. They're pretty common these days. Google for the model number +linux. This isn't rocket science.
Somebody must have pissed in your wheaties.
...a longhaired freelance astrophysicist, said that he had met two girlfriends (now exes), and his current roommate, via power-strip negotiations.
Server room inspections are even more productive, provided you are into hairy sysadmins.
Seriously, how is this any better than working at your kitchen table?
Fewer food scraps? Or maybe not.
You know you're growing up when you suddenly realize how bad Starbucks coffee actually is. Hint: try somewhere on the Italian end of town.
Slashdot content warrior? (SCW)
It takes courage to piss off your customers and drive them to Android.
Russia blocks every Syria resolution, effectively neutering the Security Council. Forget that.
Yes, and yet another country can go from fully functioning with a good standard of living to terrorist hell hole like Iraq, Libya etc...
Oh, yes, great place, as long as you are ok with friends, family, random strangers, and maybe you getting tortured to death from time to time.
There's clear evidence of Assad using gas attacks for years, starting with the 2013 attack...
Actually, there are multiple credible reports of chemical weapons uses before that in various locations. This attack stood out for its scale, the use of Sarin, and the number of children killed.
Why are Tomahawk missiles so expensive?
What price are you charging for yours?
You do realise that there is absolutely no reason to believe that Assad had anything to do with this
I realize the opposite, and I realize that you are a cynical troll.
The first gas attack in Ghouta in 2013 was confirmed by the UN to be initiated by the (US backed) rebels.
No it wasn't and who modded up your lie?
Appropriate and measured response to the nerve gassing of innocent civilians two days ago. A clear message from the West to psycho Assad and trouble maker Putin.
They are 15-30 times faster, not 15-30%.
Every little order of magnitude really helps :)