Maybe it's time to turn in my Geek card, but I fail to see the appeal of this. I'm a sci-fi nut & tried to watch the show when it was on but I thought it was some of the lamest acting and plot I'd ever seen. It was like a really bad western in space. I can't see why people are drooling over this movie coming out. I liked Buffy as much as the next person, but this seemed really weak to me.
People on slashdot have an orgasm every time this movie is mentioned...I just don't get it.
I get really irked by these OS pissing contests as well. At the end of the day, any computer is just a TOOL to get work done. I personally have Linux, Windows, Mac, Solaris & Open BSD. They are all tools, they all do different jobs. Some are internet servers, some are firewalls, some are file servers, some are desktops.
I appreciate the motivation for Linux & try to donate to projects like debian and others when I use their stuff. I also appreciate the security of OpenBSD & happily buy CD's and T-Shirts to support a product I use daily. I use OS X for a desktop because it just works. I spend all day mucking with systems and the last thing I want to do is mess with my desktop when I get home. They all have their uses, but in the end, they are all just a different tool that helps me do a job or waste a bit of time.
OK then Mr Paranoid...I don't work for them or anything like that, I was just trying to offer up a little of my own experience to fellow slashdotters.
I meant never looked back as in never looked for another solution after I got it. The reason I stopped looking is that I've not needed anything else since. It solved my particular problem. If that makes me a "fanatic", well, whatever...
Yeah, they also supply a Sun adapter for those who need it. I used to use a PS/2 version on a KVM switchbox with Linux, OS X, Sun & Windows boxes all on it without a hitch.
On my G5, I use it & remapped a couple of keys to be the Apple keys. It's a snap to do.
The one I use is the Kinesis Classic. Not the split design that is like the MS Natural. My wife uses the MS Natural & I can tolerate it for short periods but the kinesis runs circles around it.
As a long time (5+ years) user of a Kinesis Keyboard I can tell you that it's the best keyboard I have ever used. It took me about a week to get used to the new layout (I stayed away from root shells) but once I did, I've never looked back. It's the most comfortable keyboard I've ever tried. I own one for home & one for work. Combined with the Evoluent mouse, my hands are much, much happier now.
Probably. But why should I have to turn off spyware? I should remove it! In fact, it shouldn't be installed in the first place, unless I wanted it there!
Having programs that work only when the spyware that came with them is running is nothing new. But this is the first time that I actually *paid* for the program (at the store, no less) and it still required that spyware be installed and active for the program to run.
Did you read the EULA? I suspect (but don't know since I don't own the game) that's part of the EULA. If you don't want it, then don't play the game. I'm not going to argue about it being spyware or not, that's pointless. It's valves game, you chose to purchase it & agree to their terms. Deal with it, shut it off when not playing or Delete the game if you feel so strongly about this so called spyware.
And then, even when I'm not playing, Steam pops up and sends messages to my screen. So far, they've been related to HL2 and Steam, but how long will it be before Valve is advertising their new game? Or somebody else's new game, available through Steam? Or how about some new energy drink to drink while playing their game?
Not having a windows box anymore, I'm currious:
Can't you just shut off steam when you are not running HL2? I can't believe it has to be active in the system tray even when you are not playing the game...
Obviously the Moderator who voted this "Offtopic" does not watch or know anything about the Soprano's. A little help for future moderators:
http://tinyurl.com/5k8yg
Why the hell is this modded a -1 Troll? I happen to agree with the guy and I don't think his comments are Troll like. I don't see the appeal either. I'm sure these people put a lot of effort into this but as far an the "animation", it's pretty sad to loop the same raise/lower gun shot over & over. Hell even Sealab does more than that:)
Check out the squeezebox with it's synchronize feature. You can put a wireless box, a set of powered speakers in a remote room. It can be synched to play the same music as another room. It's more money than AirTunes but the features of the squeezebox are kick ass. It's totally changed the way I listen to my music.
OMG, you win the star wars nerd award for the month! Perhaps the rumor sites have not caught on to the parallel because unlike you, they still have some shred of a life? "You, you must be almost 30... have you ever kissed a girl?"
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When did it say Teal'K was the one? I thought it was just left for people to guess?
What I heard on NPR that it will be a browser based search. Not sure what plugins will be required.
Well, now that it's back, we help them and join in the search: http://stardustathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/
I love the mods...ANY criticism MUST equal Flaimbait. Sheesh.
Maybe it's time to turn in my Geek card, but I fail to see the appeal of this. I'm a sci-fi nut & tried to watch the show when it was on but I thought it was some of the lamest acting and plot I'd ever seen. It was like a really bad western in space. I can't see why people are drooling over this movie coming out. I liked Buffy as much as the next person, but this seemed really weak to me.
People on slashdot have an orgasm every time this movie is mentioned...I just don't get it.
Gr...Gravy!
well put.
I get really irked by these OS pissing contests as well. At the end of the day, any computer is just a TOOL to get work done. I personally have Linux, Windows, Mac, Solaris & Open BSD. They are all tools, they all do different jobs. Some are internet servers, some are firewalls, some are file servers, some are desktops.
I appreciate the motivation for Linux & try to donate to projects like debian and others when I use their stuff. I also appreciate the security of OpenBSD & happily buy CD's and T-Shirts to support a product I use daily. I use OS X for a desktop because it just works. I spend all day mucking with systems and the last thing I want to do is mess with my desktop when I get home. They all have their uses, but in the end, they are all just a different tool that helps me do a job or waste a bit of time.
OK then Mr Paranoid...I don't work for them or anything like that, I was just trying to offer up a little of my own experience to fellow slashdotters.
I meant never looked back as in never looked for another solution after I got it. The reason I stopped looking is that I've not needed anything else since. It solved my particular problem. If that makes me a "fanatic", well, whatever...
Actually the one I am talking about is the "Evoluent" VerticalMouse 2: http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/pd-evoluent.htm
I bought it about 2 months back & it's really nice.
Yeah, they also supply a Sun adapter for those who need it. I used to use a PS/2 version on a KVM switchbox with Linux, OS X, Sun & Windows boxes all on it without a hitch.
On my G5, I use it & remapped a couple of keys to be the Apple keys. It's a snap to do.
The one I use is the Kinesis Classic. Not the split design that is like the MS Natural. My wife uses the MS Natural & I can tolerate it for short periods but the kinesis runs circles around it.
As a long time (5+ years) user of a Kinesis Keyboard I can tell you that it's the best keyboard I have ever used. It took me about a week to get used to the new layout (I stayed away from root shells) but once I did, I've never looked back. It's the most comfortable keyboard I've ever tried. I own one for home & one for work. Combined with the Evoluent mouse, my hands are much, much happier now.
I've been using CodeTek VirtualDesktop Pro since switching from Linux. It does the trick just fine & even has focus follows mouse built in to it.
bahahahahaha. Law & Order + Enterprise = WTF?!?
Probably. But why should I have to turn off spyware? I should remove it! In fact, it shouldn't be installed in the first place, unless I wanted it there!
Having programs that work only when the spyware that came with them is running is nothing new. But this is the first time that I actually *paid* for the program (at the store, no less) and it still required that spyware be installed and active for the program to run.
Did you read the EULA? I suspect (but don't know since I don't own the game) that's part of the EULA. If you don't want it, then don't play the game. I'm not going to argue about it being spyware or not, that's pointless. It's valves game, you chose to purchase it & agree to their terms. Deal with it, shut it off when not playing or Delete the game if you feel so strongly about this so called spyware.
And then, even when I'm not playing, Steam pops up and sends messages to my screen. So far, they've been related to HL2 and Steam, but how long will it be before Valve is advertising their new game? Or somebody else's new game, available through Steam? Or how about some new energy drink to drink while playing their game?
Not having a windows box anymore, I'm currious:
Can't you just shut off steam when you are not running HL2? I can't believe it has to be active in the system tray even when you are not playing the game...
I can not confirm or deny any such agreement that I did or did not sign to join or not join such an endeavor.
I'll take all three of them, thank you!
Nitpicking your Nitpick:
Perhaps in this case, the Customer is U2 and the custom job refers to their wishes? OK, the marketing department, but you get my point
Not to beat a dead horse...but:
Bada Bing = stripclub w/ a cherry for a logo
It was ontopic as much as any of the others in this stupid thread...
Obviously the Moderator who voted this "Offtopic" does not watch or know anything about the Soprano's. A little help for future moderators: http://tinyurl.com/5k8yg
Why the hell is this modded a -1 Troll? I happen to agree with the guy and I don't think his comments are Troll like. I don't see the appeal either. I'm sure these people put a lot of effort into this but as far an the "animation", it's pretty sad to loop the same raise/lower gun shot over & over. Hell even Sealab does more than that :)
Check out the squeezebox with it's synchronize feature. You can put a wireless box, a set of powered speakers in a remote room. It can be synched to play the same music as another room. It's more money than AirTunes but the features of the squeezebox are kick ass. It's totally changed the way I listen to my music.
When an entire bank of PRI lines went down killing over 1500 dialup users, the RFO I got from the vendor was:
"Unscheduled testing of the emergency battery backup system"
So I asked the tech, "You mean someone kicked the power cord and the ups did not take over..."
I was greeted with dead silence.
OMG, you win the star wars nerd award for the month! Perhaps the rumor sites have not caught on to the parallel because unlike you, they still have some shred of a life? "You, you must be almost 30... have you ever kissed a girl?"