Obviously, IBM thinks this is going to pay dividends. I think it's a bold move, and an interesting one. I imagine they probably weren't making any substantial money on licensing these patents. It makes sense for them to re-invest in the community that has obviously been so well-suited to their service oriented strategy.
I just moved to Portland, OR from Dallas, TX. I'm here to tell you: Rednecks are the same everywhere.
It's just hard for me to understand bigotry of any stripe, even against Texas (and I loathe the weather there). I've got a dozen friends there who would literally do anything for the people they care about, and zero of them are "unthinking Republicans".
I'm going to have to go through my library and do some reading. I'm not just thinking about Pearl, I'm also thinking about Bismarck and Yamato, along with the Italian BB that (if I'm not mistaken) was sunk by low-level attack bombers.
I hope I don't come across like I'm contradicting you...you've obviously done your homework. I've just got this niggling thing in the back of my head that says that dive bombers were employed against battleships.
It's been a while since I looked at it, but I don't think you're correct. Dive bombers did in fact sink battleships.
I'll do more research and back up my assertion.
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How many hours of entertainment in one season of TV? How many hours of entertainment in three movie DVD's?
$50 for a season of a dozen episodes (45 minutes each) doesn't seem unreasonable. I paid $35 for all of Firefly, and that was a killer deal. I'd have gladly bought more...but there is no more.
Fuel cells are bi-directional. Apply power and water, get hydrogen and oxygen. Apply hydrogen and oxygen, get water and power. I have a little model car that does just that.
"the practice of giving options, in some form, to top executives will continue because it has been shown effective"
I'd love to hear you elaborate on that. How has it been "shown effective"? I mean, I know that executives like stock options, but saying that stock options for executives result in better corporate governance is going to take some supporting evidence.
As long as they pay taxes based on the profits they report to shareholders, I don't think it really matters what method they use (as long as it's consistent).
However, right now, they're essentially keeping two sets of books. That's bad.
I took a sabbatical from my undergrad Aerospace Engineering degree starting Summer 1995. I started back up in Spring 2000. For me, the toughest part was actually registering for classes. Once I got past the self-doubt stage (do I remember enough of this stuff to still hack the math?), I signed up for a re-hash of some core classes that a) I didn't do super well in the first time around and b) I would use frequently in the rest of my degree. I re-took thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and used the material I was already somewhat familiar with to re-acclimate myself to the academic grind.
I graduated in Spring 2003. I took a five year sabbatical on a five year degree plan, and didn't lose a whole lot of time in the transition. I think my time spent away from school was very valuable.
Skipping the "Not Invented Here" syndrome is, I think, one of the best traits of Apple under Jobs 2.0. Even when they source new ideas and products from other places, the Apple design ethos is present.
It's pretty disingenuous to compare Apple's sourcing the iPod from outside Apple is the same as Dell slapping a logo on an MP3 player. Apple got the iPod at a pretty early stage of development, and did a lot of work to polish the form factor and usability. That's a big deal for me, and it's something I'm willing to pay for. Fortunately, the computer market is mature enough now that my OS preferences don't matter to you, and your preferences don't matter to me.
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Apple finally delivers a $500 Mac, and people whine that it doesn't have a kb and a mouse.
Guess what: It doesn't include a 30" HD Cinema Display either. You also don't get to complain that the included mouse only has one button.
Go to Fry's and spend $10 on a USB keyboard and mouse. Damn...just goes to show you that you can't please everybody.
Nonsense! No IT professional would ever have a poorly founded emotional reaction to the word "Mac"! How dare you impugn their integrity?
oh wait.
That loud THUMP you just heard was the sound of my sarcastic point hitting you in the forehead.
Obviously, IBM thinks this is going to pay dividends. I think it's a bold move, and an interesting one. I imagine they probably weren't making any substantial money on licensing these patents. It makes sense for them to re-invest in the community that has obviously been so well-suited to their service oriented strategy.
How on Earth is Microsoft going to continue to innovate? HORRORS!
I just moved to Portland, OR from Dallas, TX. I'm here to tell you: Rednecks are the same everywhere.
It's just hard for me to understand bigotry of any stripe, even against Texas (and I loathe the weather there). I've got a dozen friends there who would literally do anything for the people they care about, and zero of them are "unthinking Republicans".
I'm seriously puzzled. What's with this hard-on against Texas? Did Texas touch you on your bathing suit place or something?
I'm going to have to go through my library and do some reading. I'm not just thinking about Pearl, I'm also thinking about Bismarck and Yamato, along with the Italian BB that (if I'm not mistaken) was sunk by low-level attack bombers.
I hope I don't come across like I'm contradicting you...you've obviously done your homework. I've just got this niggling thing in the back of my head that says that dive bombers were employed against battleships.
I love this stuff. : )
It's been a while since I looked at it, but I don't think you're correct. Dive bombers did in fact sink battleships.
I'll do more research and back up my assertion.
How many hours of entertainment in one season of TV? How many hours of entertainment in three movie DVD's?
$50 for a season of a dozen episodes (45 minutes each) doesn't seem unreasonable. I paid $35 for all of Firefly, and that was a killer deal. I'd have gladly bought more...but there is no more.
It seems to me like putting a new iron ring in a fjord is a little bit easier to do than to move 80% of the population of the planet.
Will the continents "bob up" after the ice goes away? Yes. Will it be in time to prevent a major humanitarian disaster? No.
Fuel cells are bi-directional. Apply power and water, get hydrogen and oxygen. Apply hydrogen and oxygen, get water and power. I have a little model car that does just that.
You're doing yourself a disservice. Austin and San Antonio are lovely, and Llano Estacado and Big Bend are amazing landscapes.
Totally agree with you about Houston, and the Texas Gulf Coast is 500 miles of sucky beach. But Texas isn't a TOTAL loss.
"the practice of giving options, in some form, to top executives will continue because it has been shown effective"
I'd love to hear you elaborate on that. How has it been "shown effective"? I mean, I know that executives like stock options, but saying that stock options for executives result in better corporate governance is going to take some supporting evidence.
As long as they pay taxes based on the profits they report to shareholders, I don't think it really matters what method they use (as long as it's consistent).
However, right now, they're essentially keeping two sets of books. That's bad.
I'll believe the savings when I see them, rather than when they're speculated on by a trade show hack.
but is perhaps germane.
I took a sabbatical from my undergrad Aerospace Engineering degree starting Summer 1995. I started back up in Spring 2000. For me, the toughest part was actually registering for classes. Once I got past the self-doubt stage (do I remember enough of this stuff to still hack the math?), I signed up for a re-hash of some core classes that a) I didn't do super well in the first time around and b) I would use frequently in the rest of my degree. I re-took thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and used the material I was already somewhat familiar with to re-acclimate myself to the academic grind.
I graduated in Spring 2003. I took a five year sabbatical on a five year degree plan, and didn't lose a whole lot of time in the transition. I think my time spent away from school was very valuable.
I wish you success.
Apple's customers (you know, the ones who pay the prices) disagree.
Skipping the "Not Invented Here" syndrome is, I think, one of the best traits of Apple under Jobs 2.0. Even when they source new ideas and products from other places, the Apple design ethos is present.
It's pretty disingenuous to compare Apple's sourcing the iPod from outside Apple is the same as Dell slapping a logo on an MP3 player. Apple got the iPod at a pretty early stage of development, and did a lot of work to polish the form factor and usability. That's a big deal for me, and it's something I'm willing to pay for. Fortunately, the computer market is mature enough now that my OS preferences don't matter to you, and your preferences don't matter to me.
Something like "Touche!" would have been gracious. I sure thought the reply was funny.
Anyhow. I couldn't resist the chance to taunt my foe.
Instead of replying to the post that argues against your post, you reply to the one about a typing error. Great job!
Yeah, and the comment doesn't apply because Houston's not hot and humid.
What planet are YOU from?
Hmm...so you didn't take the time necessary to connect your children with history. Obviously, it's not your fault...they've got the darn Nintendo.
I'm glad you weren't my parent.
See, now there's where you're wrong. You really, really do.
I think you'll be pleased. It's a superb machine.