You know, not that I'm a karma whore or anything... But being mod'ed down for the same comments as everyone else is posting... Mabye I should've mentioned Linux and/or Perl
Must whore myself... at least that way I'll at least get laid tonight... =)
Microsoft (or its post-breakup spawn) is a company.
Companies try to make money.
Now, how many Joe Average users are going to spend an extra $1000 on a computer just to run a certain OS when there's cheaper Apple, BeOS, and Linux boxes sitting next to it at Best Buy? enough to make it worth it? We'll see once small businesses (the employers of 90% of Americans) start dumping the $1000 app for a reasonalby priced one.
No one's that stupid. Plus if you have to charge that much for a non-specialty OS to start with, you deserve to be out of business. -----------
I think Jeff K. was really behind all this. He used Openl337. Either that or SubSeven. SubSeven is what all the l337 Hax0rZ on my block usz. Or at least the ones that probe my box for it 100-200 time a day.
From what I've happened to see, the Olympic telecasts in America have been cancelled to show human intrest stories about American olympic athletes.
A shame too, I used to love the Olympics. I detected a downhill slide with the Campbell's "Mommy's Dead" soup commercial during the Winter Games. (Anyone else remember that?)
Feh, I got to go to the US Grand Prix yesterday and now the Colts are on Monday Night Football. I'm getting my sports fix juuuust fine.. =) -----------
As well it should! Bad language makes for bad feelings! A bird in the hand gathers no moss, for time is fleeting! A rolling stone is worth two in the bush! Mocking Republicans makes Baby Jesus cry!! -----------
Agreed. I currently work in an enjoyable work environment after spending the past year in a seemingly endless world of suck. You know: screaming incompetent bosses, time reporing down to the minute, spending your nights cleaning up after those being rewarded for their ineptitude and stupidity. Oh yes, and the screaming customers for whom I'm cleaning up messes I didn't make, too. =) You all know the story, you can fill in the blanks. This is a job that taught me that people who claim that stress can actually cause you physical damage aren't making stuff up to scare people on Dateline: NBC or some other tabloid news show.
The point (there's a point?) is that I now work in an environment with friendly, experienced, and supportive people. If I stay late for several days or stay all night, management actually goes out of their way to let me know that's not expected.
But yet something's missing.. After talking with others their who left similar situations, we all agree in a strange way, we miss the stress.. It almost like I don't feel like I'm getting anything done unless it feels like someone's stabbed my in the side and I'm fighting just to take a decent breath.
Disclaimer: I am completly insane. Your milage my vary..
Doubt it's a consern. Doesn't NASA usually have 3-4 backups where possible (laptop-yes, engines-no)?
Besides, my guess is the QA on these things it still pretty tight. My guess is they licensed the Win source and hacked since stability is an issue -----------
Slashdot Mirror
Are we witnessing the beginning of Slashdot turning into StileDot?? =)
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth" - Oscar Wilde
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You know, not that I'm a karma whore or anything... But being mod'ed down for the same comments as everyone else is posting... Mabye I should've mentioned Linux and/or Perl
Must whore myself... at least that way I'll at least get laid tonight... =)
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If that's what he wants, then yes... Although I'd strongly advise aganst it!
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Think he's mixing nyquil and dayquil? I certainly have been..
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Read the "The Story of Hussein" from Netslaves for a glimpse into fun & games Intel, er "ChipTek" style
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A lil' friday evening humor before you all go drinking/hanging out/whatever you're up to tonight:
Star Wars Gangster Rap
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I'm pretty sure the disclaimer that came with the cuecat contains the phrase "Do not insert in mouth or rectum under penalty of law."
So you can relax, no anal probes for you!
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Woohoo! Once again we'll witness a +2 or +3 post with a goatse.cx link!!
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Just a reminder:
*PART* of Sony is hep to Transmeta. Another part is hep to the RIAA.
This is a big company. This thing could come with Carnivore Lite. =)
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DUDE! Pokemon is the insanity I need in my mornings! All the cartoons that were on in the 80s combined by people with an affinity for mushrooms...
Of course, I could just rely on Bob & Tom (and CHIIIICK!) for my morning insanity, but it wouldn't be the same...
Besides, how many shows with yellow rabbits that shoot lightning out of their asses have you seen? =)
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Microsoft (or its post-breakup spawn) is a company.
Companies try to make money.
Now, how many Joe Average users are going to spend an extra $1000 on a computer just to run a certain OS when there's cheaper Apple, BeOS, and Linux boxes sitting next to it at Best Buy? enough to make it worth it? We'll see once small businesses (the employers of 90% of Americans) start dumping the $1000 app for a reasonalby priced one.
No one's that stupid. Plus if you have to charge that much for a non-specialty OS to start with, you deserve to be out of business.
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I think Jeff K. was really behind all this. He used Openl337. Either that or SubSeven. SubSeven is what all the l337 Hax0rZ on my block usz. Or at least the ones that probe my box for it 100-200 time a day.
d0nut fuX w1t m3! =)
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I'm surprised the ads aren't any more invasive and came along as late as they did. I was expecting an onslaught within 90 days of ICQ getting bought out. Silly AOL.. always looking after the bottom line..
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I hear tale Cliffy B. is hax0ring up his own IM protocol using openl33t...
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As opposed to the only 80-85% provided by other leading brands? What a bargain! This sounds like the bargain for me!
Warning: Gaim should not be inserted in the mouth or rectum. Please use only as directed.
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Anyone remember Parsec for the TI-99? Must... find... emulator...
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From what I've happened to see, the Olympic telecasts in America have been cancelled to show human intrest stories about American olympic athletes.
A shame too, I used to love the Olympics. I detected a downhill slide with the Campbell's "Mommy's Dead" soup commercial during the Winter Games. (Anyone else remember that?)
Feh, I got to go to the US Grand Prix yesterday and now the Colts are on Monday Night Football. I'm getting my sports fix juuuust fine.. =)
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As well it should! Bad language makes for bad feelings! A bird in the hand gathers no moss, for time is fleeting! A rolling stone is worth two in the bush! Mocking Republicans makes Baby Jesus cry!!
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Agreed. I currently work in an enjoyable work environment after spending the past year in a seemingly endless world of suck. You know: screaming incompetent bosses, time reporing down to the minute, spending your nights cleaning up after those being rewarded for their ineptitude and stupidity. Oh yes, and the screaming customers for whom I'm cleaning up messes I didn't make, too. =) You all know the story, you can fill in the blanks. This is a job that taught me that people who claim that stress can actually cause you physical damage aren't making stuff up to scare people on Dateline: NBC or some other tabloid news show.
The point (there's a point?) is that I now work in an environment with friendly, experienced, and supportive people. If I stay late for several days or stay all night, management actually goes out of their way to let me know that's not expected.
But yet something's missing.. After talking with others their who left similar situations, we all agree in a strange way, we miss the stress.. It almost like I don't feel like I'm getting anything done unless it feels like someone's stabbed my in the side and I'm fighting just to take a decent breath.
Disclaimer: I am completly insane. Your milage my vary..
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Uncle Duke in 2000!!
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Doubt it's a consern. Doesn't NASA usually have 3-4 backups where possible (laptop-yes, engines-no)?
Besides, my guess is the QA on these things it still pretty tight. My guess is they licensed the Win source and hacked since stability is an issue
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THIS JUST IN
RIAA sues clerk for humming, whistling. Details to follow...
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Let's see: The RIAA gets a lot of money from a "client" for protecting their employee's "occupation". Sounds like the RIAA is pimpin' those hos.
Quotes appear for lack of better words...
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Tonight on *insert tabloid TV show like 60 Minutes or Dateline*
MP3 & Napster: Can They Kill Your Children?
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Hmmm, giving up some privacy verses never EVER having to see one of those insipid Chili's commercials ever again...
BRING ON THE MONITORING!!! =)
"Skim-dee-bam-dee-bom-diddly-bom-boom"
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