Why would 2 . "3" throw a type error? Does it actually do that in other languages? 2 becomes stringified, becomes "2", and is concatenated into "23". For that matter, perl doesn't even care about the quotes 2 . 3 will return exactly what you would expect - "23".
The initial universe was too hot to allow for hydrogen to helium conversion. It had to wait for several hundred thousand years just to congeal into atoms. By then, everything was spread apart too much to just undergo fusion... the matter in the universe had to wait even longer for stars to coalesce. And the original stars were too hot to really use all of their matter up, tending toward supernovas after a few hundred million years.
The problem isn't that Linux/MacOS/etc haven't overtaken Windows on the desktop. That hasn't happened because, for various reasons, they're not ready to overtake the Windows monopoly. Apple is aimed at a different market and doesn't really want the beige-box x86 clones - they didn't buy Apple hardware. Linux is still a hacker OS - it's missing little bits of polish and shine, but slowly improving.
And frankly, that's fine. The market is deciding on that one, and they're gradually deciding to stick with an older version of Windows, MacOS [and not use a beige-box], or even Linux. It sounds like you're missing the purpose that the oversight might be needed for - keeping the arena fair. In all likelihood, Windows will remain the dominant desktop OS for some time. Oversight should not be about removing that monopoly, but about keeping Microsoft from abusing that monopoly to kill off competitors, or entrench itself in another market space.
Here in Jackson, Mississippi [US - I realize this story is about the UK], Wiis are everywhere. I saw three in Wal-Mart a few days ago, there are two in-stock at the local GameStop. All the rednecks want are copies of "Deer Hunter 2005" and maybe a few racing games for their 360.
Of course, that would entail being in Mississippi.
I'll pass that on to the guy who wrote it.
Yes, the systems do have value. The problem is when a company thinks that an IVR system _is_ customer service. The real job of these systems is to handle specific types of easily-automated calls ["give me my account balance.", "I lost my card, close it.", "Transfer me to John Smith"], and let a CSR of some flavor handle the problem calls, "[My desk was delivered broken, can you fix it?", "I think there's something wrong with my bill."]. Also, many IVRs do routing based on the problem group; I know the ones I write do a great deal of this. It requires more management, but if you think something's wrong with your bill, you need someone who understands billing. If you've already called several times, I'll probably transfer you to a supervisor immediately instead of making you wait in line. If you're calling for a prior problem, I'll give you the option to speak with the same person you spoke with previously.
IVRs work best when you are attempting to provide a specific set of well-defined services. Trying to tie everything the company can do into one system is unwieldy and hard to get right... especially when there might be many more than one way to request the same thing.
No, they're saying, "We want some of your products, but don't want to pay what you're asking for it."
Which, despite the fact that I don't use bittorrent, is pretty close to what I want to say.
You are assuming the telcos will allow the consumer to make a choice. If the choice is between slower DSL and nothing, most consumers will choose the DSL.
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Why would 2 . "3" throw a type error? Does it actually do that in other languages? 2 becomes stringified, becomes "2", and is concatenated into "23". For that matter, perl doesn't even care about the quotes 2 . 3 will return exactly what you would expect - "23".
The initial universe was too hot to allow for hydrogen to helium conversion. It had to wait for several hundred thousand years just to congeal into atoms. By then, everything was spread apart too much to just undergo fusion... the matter in the universe had to wait even longer for stars to coalesce. And the original stars were too hot to really use all of their matter up, tending toward supernovas after a few hundred million years.
The problem isn't that Linux/MacOS/etc haven't overtaken Windows on the desktop. That hasn't happened because, for various reasons, they're not ready to overtake the Windows monopoly. Apple is aimed at a different market and doesn't really want the beige-box x86 clones - they didn't buy Apple hardware. Linux is still a hacker OS - it's missing little bits of polish and shine, but slowly improving.
And frankly, that's fine. The market is deciding on that one, and they're gradually deciding to stick with an older version of Windows, MacOS [and not use a beige-box], or even Linux. It sounds like you're missing the purpose that the oversight might be needed for - keeping the arena fair. In all likelihood, Windows will remain the dominant desktop OS for some time. Oversight should not be about removing that monopoly, but about keeping Microsoft from abusing that monopoly to kill off competitors, or entrench itself in another market space.
Here in Jackson, Mississippi [US - I realize this story is about the UK], Wiis are everywhere. I saw three in Wal-Mart a few days ago, there are two in-stock at the local GameStop. All the rednecks want are copies of "Deer Hunter 2005" and maybe a few racing games for their 360. Of course, that would entail being in Mississippi.
But in soviet Russia, asteroid stealing overlords welcome you!
No, but it IS happening with the Republicans right now.
... Eventually, technology will replace all humans with artificial intelligences.
But not impossible!
I'll pass that on to the guy who wrote it. Yes, the systems do have value. The problem is when a company thinks that an IVR system _is_ customer service. The real job of these systems is to handle specific types of easily-automated calls ["give me my account balance.", "I lost my card, close it.", "Transfer me to John Smith"], and let a CSR of some flavor handle the problem calls, "[My desk was delivered broken, can you fix it?", "I think there's something wrong with my bill."]. Also, many IVRs do routing based on the problem group; I know the ones I write do a great deal of this. It requires more management, but if you think something's wrong with your bill, you need someone who understands billing. If you've already called several times, I'll probably transfer you to a supervisor immediately instead of making you wait in line. If you're calling for a prior problem, I'll give you the option to speak with the same person you spoke with previously. IVRs work best when you are attempting to provide a specific set of well-defined services. Trying to tie everything the company can do into one system is unwieldy and hard to get right... especially when there might be many more than one way to request the same thing.
At least they're open about it: http://www.masonhq.com/?MasonPoweredSites
That you'll give them money for nothing? I think they already knew that.
Crystalis? Obscure?!?! What planet are you from?
Wait, won't that eventually.... Oh.
Great Larry Niven Tie-In.
Three words. Killing Underpants Gnomes.
Are you saying that if the sun explodes, my Apple stock won't recover? Time to sell!
You'd know why you get this a lot, if you'd just RTFM.
What is it called when you retain the right, just that the vote doesn't mean anything?
Sure it does. Perhaps we need to choose entirely different sets of assholes.
No, they're saying, "We want some of your products, but don't want to pay what you're asking for it." Which, despite the fact that I don't use bittorrent, is pretty close to what I want to say.
You are assuming the telcos will allow the consumer to make a choice. If the choice is between slower DSL and nothing, most consumers will choose the DSL.
You should send them part. I'm sure that's how they'd want it.
Then, why is it tens of millions? They must be choosing some of the ones watching Fox News, too.
Dragon Quest? Nintendo? You just sold a Wii.