My friend was a staunch Bible-thumper, explained to me that Gilgamesh just wasn't right or didn't really happen. The actual reference, was listed in his Bible too... Oh well, to each their own.
How in the heck did the parent post get moderated to Insightful?
Average American? Kettle black? You mention "ragheads" but quantify most Americans as those that like to drink beer in bowling alleys!
That's great that you've smeared an entire population as "ignorant" drunken bafoons.
Wonderful, look at all the good that your post has accomplished and yet it has provided no answers.
By lashing out unintelligently, you have fit your own mold. You're sterotyping an entire population based on your ill-construed notions of Americans.
Hey, while we're at it, why not through in some more stereotypes? Blacks are lazy, Chinese are short and good at math....Arab Americans...Oh wait a minute. All of these ethnicities all live within the US. There ARE more than one type of people in the US afterall!
Yes, the US is not perfect in its politics, but we have a say in how to correct those ill-fated decisions with our vote (although most Slashdotter's would say otherwise..Diebold etc). The problem is most people chose to "bitch and moan" rather than do something. The United States was not founded by bitchers, but "do-ers".
I find it most ironic that while you complain about drinking beer in a bowling alley, the first thing you mention about Canada is their "pubs". Maybe you should move there. That way you can watch hockey on tv and say "eh" alot (apologies to Canada).
FYI, I've lived on nearly every continent on the planet and have met people from all walks of life. Oh yeah, and I'm an American.
Hey Buddy! I own the patent on the "state of science!" I'm going to sue your family and your family's family for abusing my patent!. You'll be hearing from my lawyer.
I dunno about the beer, but I'm sure your gonna have a lot odder things delivered.
Slightly off-topic, but still funny.
The funniest prank I remember, was when my friend rented a room in an old ladies house. While my friend was at school, the old lady would deliver his mail to his room daily. While cruising around internet, I found a bunch of "Freebie" sites that would allow you to sign up for some free samples.
Needless the say the old lady was rather confused when a items such as "Female Condoms", "Hair receeding remedies", "pregnancy tests", "panythouse" and "energy" bars began showing up in the mail for him. My friend was not amused.
Be VERY careful with false positives. True story: Thunderbird accidently flagged a message from my soon-to-be-new-boss that was asking me about my job qualifications etc.
Turned out the job was a dream job and Thunderbird almost destroyed all hopes of obtaining it.
Needless to say, I now scrutinize all my flagged messages a little closer.
I think you've missed the point. Joe Blow is going to buy something at Best Buy and plug it into his computer. If it does not work with whatever Win Operating system he is running, he will return it and get a refund.
You are a 100% correct about the WinXP monopoly. WinXP may NOT be better, but it does have a corner on the market. You right, "Linux doesn't have that luxury", but that needs to stop being the defacto excuse, because the average Joe Blow is NOT going to care. I would still rather buy a car that works most of the time, than have one handed to me that may work fairly well as long as I understand the innworkings of the engine and gear-ratios.
I personally have never had any problems with sound, but at the same time I amused by all of these comments. Pick one: "He's either dumb" or "He should have checked into before installing linux".
Granted as somebody posted, he did not list his video card, but that does not mean he did not discover some previously unknown bug.
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Actually the most similiar story that I've come across is the Babylonian tale of Gilgamesh.
Interesting Differences between Genesis and Gilgamesh
My friend was a staunch Bible-thumper, explained to me that Gilgamesh just wasn't right or didn't really happen. The actual reference, was listed in his Bible too... Oh well, to each their own.
Santa DOESN'T have a house at the North Pole!
You inconsiderate clod! How about a spoiler alert? Huh? Huh?
How in the heck did the parent post get moderated to Insightful?
Average American? Kettle black? You mention "ragheads" but quantify most Americans as those that like to drink beer in bowling alleys!
That's great that you've smeared an entire population as "ignorant" drunken bafoons.
Wonderful, look at all the good that your post has accomplished and yet it has provided no answers.
By lashing out unintelligently, you have fit your own mold. You're sterotyping an entire population based on your ill-construed notions of Americans.
Hey, while we're at it, why not through in some more stereotypes? Blacks are lazy, Chinese are short and good at math....Arab Americans...Oh wait a minute. All of these ethnicities all live within the US. There ARE more than one type of people in the US afterall!
Yes, the US is not perfect in its politics, but we have a say in how to correct those ill-fated decisions with our vote (although most Slashdotter's would say otherwise..Diebold etc). The problem is most people chose to "bitch and moan" rather than do something. The United States was not founded by bitchers, but "do-ers".
I find it most ironic that while you complain about drinking beer in a bowling alley, the first thing you mention about Canada is their "pubs".
Maybe you should move there. That way you can watch hockey on tv and say "eh" alot (apologies to Canada).
FYI, I've lived on nearly every continent on the planet and have met people from all walks of life.
Oh yeah, and I'm an American.
"What will be the state of science ..."
Hey Buddy! I own the patent on the "state of science!" I'm going to sue your family and your family's family for abusing my patent!. You'll be hearing from my lawyer.
The poster was 98 years old you inconsiderate clod!
hehe...What's stopping someone from robbing the robot in mid-delivery?
Your account: $1003.34
Total Beverages: 0
Pretty simple actually.
A one armed, legless man, does not prod a lion (with frickin laser beams) with a stick.
I dunno about the beer, but I'm sure your gonna have a lot odder things delivered.
Slightly off-topic, but still funny.
The funniest prank I remember, was when my friend rented a room in an old ladies house. While my friend was at school, the old lady would deliver his mail to his room daily. While cruising around internet, I found a bunch of "Freebie" sites that would allow you to sign up for some free samples.
Needless the say the old lady was rather confused when a items such as "Female Condoms", "Hair receeding remedies", "pregnancy tests", "panythouse" and "energy" bars began showing up in the mail for him. My friend was not amused.
your base belong to ***ZaaaapPP***
Where's the "free" part at Thawte?
Nonononono.
What kind of geek are you?
1.) Decorate office with penthouse pin-ups.
2.) Get sued by office mates who take offense.
3.) Crap...
Well put!
You may want to tell this guy though. I guess there is no fun in India.
I dunno, the guy is IN marketing after all...heheh.
Kept thinking of Golem from LOTR: "Myyyyyy Precccciousssssssssssss".
Still applaud his right to say/do what he wants, even though it is fairly silly.
Slashdot News Flash: "bartyboy's Penthouse subscription is in fact STILL active. Wife not pleased, news at 11".
an "Evil" College?
Muha...MUha haaa haaa haaaaaa...Muuuuhaaaaaa haaa..
You could get...."One, Milllllllionnnnnnn Dollars" < pinky to mouth >
Be VERY careful with false positives. True story: Thunderbird accidently flagged a message from my soon-to-be-new-boss that was asking me about my job qualifications etc.
Turned out the job was a dream job and Thunderbird almost destroyed all hopes of obtaining it.
Needless to say, I now scrutinize all my flagged messages a little closer.
Uhm....See title of article.
"Boo hoo, I have to use passwords. Boo hoo, I have to use a key..."
True, but does turning a key force you to remember a complex stored memory? Nope.
I think you've missed the point. Joe Blow is going to buy something at Best Buy and plug it into his computer. If it does not work with whatever Win Operating system he is running, he will return it and get a refund.
You are a 100% correct about the WinXP monopoly. WinXP may NOT be better, but it does have a corner on the market. You right, "Linux doesn't have that luxury", but that needs to stop being the defacto excuse, because the average Joe Blow is NOT going to care. I would still rather buy a car that works most of the time, than have one handed to me that may work fairly well as long as I understand the innworkings of the engine and gear-ratios.
One shouldn't have to should they?
I personally have never had any problems with sound, but at the same time I amused by all of these comments. Pick one: "He's either dumb" or "He should have checked into before installing linux".
Granted as somebody posted, he did not list his video card, but that does not mean he did not discover some previously unknown bug.
Being an open minded, people-loving, liberal, I must say in full honesty. Republicans are evil!
hehe..jk...These are the reasons why I love reading Slashdot...SOMETIMES you get some sensible opinions from people who do not always think like you.
offense to this article about being brain damaged and further more....Oooh I got a new email message...
Wus...I once woke up in a det-tox cell in bed with someone scary.
"traditional student pastime" ?
That was last night!