The point is not whether it works or not. The point is also not whether you care or not. The point is that product placement is becoming more and more common.
By the way, if you really don't care why did you bother responding to the post? Could it be that, not only do you care, but you in fact have some very string views on the matter?
Pop quiz hotshots:
- What computer magazines does Chandler read?
- What's Joey's favourite English beer?
- What brand of corn chips do the gang enjoy?
Unfortunately product placement isn't confined to 50's reruns. It's alive and well and killing today's TV shows. It managed to beat the crud out of James Bond too. Now that's a powerful force.
I don't think we slashdot readers can say much about the quality of customer service for a simple reason: the average slashdot reader probably has a larger understanding of computers than the average customer service employee.
I whole heartily disagree. Perhaps the "average slashdot reader" has a larger understanding of computers than the average customer caller does.
Remember, the customer service employee's job is not to wow you with his/her knowledge, but to solve most of the problems that come in. Truth be told, most of the problems *are* of the mind-numbingly simple variety.
It may be a stand-up comedy cliché, but the best way to annoy someone is to explain to him or her something they already know. Doubly so for us geek types.
Unfortunately, for these reasons, techie-egos and customer service protocol do not mix well.
This is not good. Once the advertising companies realise that people find the ads an annoyance, they'll stop paying for them. And if they're not paying, I'll have to.
I'd much prefer a free web and popup-killer apps to paying for anything.
Clearly this project is resource lead: "We've got this gear, now what?" Although instead of asking "What can we do with Handsprings?" it may be better to ask "What do these kids need?" Once we have this long list we can then look at which elements a PDA can help with.
Unfortunately I am not of much help to you on this point, but I imagine some things they may need are: - Local Map - important phone numbers - Bus/train timetables? - Class information (Timetable, diary etc.)
Also, it may be an idea to capitalise on the initial novelty value. The kids will be playing with these things quite a bit, so why not include some educational games?
But neo is all powerful inside, right? Well, that pretty much has to change for there to be anything interesting happening.
Having an immortal hero may seem too much, but it really isn't any different to other films. Name one action movie you have seen where you genuinely believed that the hero would die?
Normally, common sense and experience dictates our hero will survive. In The Matrix, the story dictates this too.
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So making a product more secure/solid is alienating hackers?
Taco mightn't be Slashdot's greatest Troll, but he certainly is the loudest.
Do you have time to crack off a copy of Unreal 2003 before you go in or are those days behind you now? :)
In short, does the prison system work for this sort of crime? If so, is it overkill?
The point is not whether it works or not. The point is also not whether you care or not. The point is that product placement is becoming more and more common.
By the way, if you really don't care why did you bother responding to the post? Could it be that, not only do you care, but you in fact have some very string views on the matter?
You've obviously never seen Friends(TM) then.
Pop quiz hotshots:
- What computer magazines does Chandler read?
- What's Joey's favourite English beer?
- What brand of corn chips do the gang enjoy?
Unfortunately product placement isn't confined to 50's reruns. It's alive and well and killing today's TV shows. It managed to beat the crud out of James Bond too.
Now that's a powerful force.
There already is a garment which does something like that for guys like us.
It's called a "tracksuit".
I don't think we slashdot readers can say much about the quality of customer service for a simple reason: the average slashdot reader probably has a larger understanding of computers than the average customer service employee.
I whole heartily disagree. Perhaps the "average slashdot reader" has a larger understanding of computers than the average customer caller does.
Remember, the customer service employee's job is not to wow you with his/her knowledge, but to solve most of the problems that come in. Truth be told, most of the problems *are* of the mind-numbingly simple variety.
It may be a stand-up comedy cliché, but the best way to annoy someone is to explain to him or her something they already know. Doubly so for us geek types.
Unfortunately, for these reasons, techie-egos and customer service protocol do not mix well.
Deignan says the company is considering producing an 80-ounce cold drink cup
"Freudian sip"?
I send you this in order to have your advice...
For the record, in 1732 England opened Georgia as a penal colony.
This is not good. Once the advertising companies realise that people find the ads an annoyance, they'll stop paying for them. And if they're not paying, I'll have to.
I'd much prefer a free web and popup-killer apps to paying for anything.
Looking directly at four-dimensional stereograms can *really* screw up your eyes. Caution or strong hallucinogenics advised.
Don't forget:
North Korea (1990s-present)
There is also Ireland (1845-50). 1,650 people lost a day, every day for five years.
As the people were dying/emigrating, the country was still exporting the majority of its food.
60 dollars for efficent and "sophisticated" abilities?
That seems reasonable enough. Remember, this isn't new technology. It was developed A Long Time Ago...
"Score:4 Informative"
The mind boggles...
I said it before and I'll say it again. We need to use the [HUMOUR] tags.
In the same way that a speaker will work as a microphone?
Just because it's possible doesn't make it a good idea or even news...
The album is being reissued today in a limited edition 2-CD set.
[humour]
I guess the first one is the music and the second has a writer's commentary voiceover.
[/humour]
I'll be sure to use moderator friendly humour tags from now on.
</HUMOUR>
Shouldn't we just use whatever source control system the CVS developers use?
Since he will break the sound barrier and eventually start to slow down, he could sing a close harmony duet with himself.
Cool.
i would give him an a++ for c++
;)
I think he would much rather a ++A.
Clearly this project is resource lead: "We've got this gear, now what?"
Although instead of asking "What can we do with Handsprings?" it may be better to ask "What do these kids need?" Once we have this long list we can then look at which elements a PDA can help with.
Unfortunately I am not of much help to you on this point, but I imagine some things they may need are:
- Local Map
- important phone numbers
- Bus/train timetables?
- Class information (Timetable, diary etc.)
Also, it may be an idea to capitalise on the initial novelty value. The kids will be playing with these things quite a bit, so why not include some educational games?
I guess there isn't a whole lot of insightful, interesting, funny observations you can make about other people's photos.
Maybe not, but there are certainly one or two frankly scary observations to be made.
I imagine we will see Episodes 7-9 sooner than expected.
After all, for how long can Lucas ignore Mark Hamill's constant begging letters?
But neo is all powerful inside, right? Well, that pretty much has to change for there to be anything interesting happening.
Having an immortal hero may seem too much, but it really isn't any different to other films. Name one action movie you have seen where you genuinely believed that the hero would die?
Normally, common sense and experience dictates our hero will survive. In The Matrix, the story dictates this too.
One minute you're striking a BEC, the next minute 10 seconds have gone by.