Yeah... The thing is that Windows XP embedded is a fixed codebase on a well-defined hardware platform with no expectation of being added to or installed upon with additional consumer applications written by numerous 3rd party software developers. That's a HUGE difference with how Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional is used.
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To make up for their screw-up, BestBuy sent everybody a $30 gift-certificate. Obviously, it's not a GF4, but it seemed like a good attempt to correct an obvious misprint.
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Those that lead have the most to gain, and those that follow stand to lose the most if they don't jump on board... The success or failure of the actual concept is secondary to how soon they joined the party.
The guy with the water-cooled PC is depending on a RUBBER BAND to keep the water-seal tight? You've got to be kidding me. Hasn't he ever seen what happens to a rubber band when it gets old? Not to mention that it'll be under constant strain, and exposed to heat being in the case? That thing's going to turn brittle and crack within months leaving his PC soaking wet.
"We have been surprised to find that not a few registrants don't actually go on to download the software."
If you make the system requirements as clear as that sentence, I can understand why there might be a problem.
Seriously though... people downloading from the web want instant gratification... not a 2 hour delay between when they start looking for a solution, and when they actually install a potential useful tool. During that time, they're likely to move on and find another solution that will achieve the same task. Evaluation software should be just that... an evaluation for the user. It shouldn't be treated as a way for your company to collect user-information. Nine times out of ten, they'll have no interest in the software, but if they do, you can be sure that they'll come back when the evaluation is over. If you want to collect user-information, integrate it into the application, and give the user the option. You'll be surprised how many agree to give you their information if you ask the right way.
My point wasn't that the states held anything over the heads of Sun and AOL... but rather that they held a carrot out in front of them, and sanctioned a forum within which competing companies could use the courts as a tool for their competitive benefit. The goals these proceedings is supposed to be to benefit the consumer... but it's my opinion, and one that seems strongly supported by the evidence presented at trial, that the companies called by the states were more concerned about what they stood to gain from a business standpoint, than how their testominy could right the wrongs imposed on any consumer.
"the Justice Department made clear that the federal government and not the states sets national antitrust policy--a point the judge should take into consideration."
I'm skeptical of anyone's testimony when Bill Gates *asks them to testify* on MS's behalf.
Yeah... because I'm sure the states asked companies to testify on their behalf solely for the good of the people. I'm sure Sun and AOL took the stand to make sure the nation's citizens' rights were defended.
"DRUDGE: Sony keeps shot of NYC Twin Towers in upcoming 'SPIDER-MAN' film.... World Trade buildings shown in reflection of Spider-Man's eyes, studio sources reveal.... Developing... "
"The justification is that viruses force people to make their code more robust, and less vulnerable to attack."
Yeah, but the idea is that if they didnn't exist, people's code wouldn't have to be as resilliant to attacks. It's the classic chicken or the egg story.
It's not that Microsoft's trajectory has necessarily passed its apex, it's that websites like slashdot focus more attention on pointing out Microsoft's missteps. Take ANY large company and put it under the microscope... and you'll find the exact same thing.
Haven't we already concluded that Everquest leads to suicide? (link). Surely this is a foolish move on Sony's part. Not only are they opening themselves up to potential legal action, but they're killing off their users!
"Like atomic energy, cloning can be used for beneficial purposes - to increase population and to open the window of genetic reprogramming." -Dr Antinori
And what world currently has an underpopulation problem?
As if it wasn't bad enough that we get advertisements in the middle of our articles... now we get advertisements that actually ARE the articles. Way to go... News for Nerds... Stuff that Matters?
"Woolley has tried tracing her son's EverQuest identity to discover what might have pushed him over the edge."
Now even the MOM has gotten into Everquest. Can't you just picture it... the Woolley mammoth pulling her chair up to the desk in the wee hours of the night, spending 2 hours searching for the "Start" button. Stumbling upon her son's special magazine collection and greasy twinkie wrappers. Finally getting the game up and running with the help of her 6-year-old, she touch-types with her pudgy fingers hitting three keys at a time.
Get off it... Blame yourself, blame the father... wherever he is... blame your son... but don't blame a game. It really speaks to the intelligence of you and those of your son that was the unfortunate recipient of your genetic mess.
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The states didn't have the same problem because they let their witnesses help them WRITE the proposals.
... Remedy phase designed to help Microsoft's competitors. Let's not sugar-coat the truth.
Remedy phase designed to help the consumer?
Nah
Yeah ... The thing is that Windows XP embedded is a fixed codebase on a well-defined hardware platform with no expectation of being added to or installed upon with additional consumer applications written by numerous 3rd party software developers. That's a HUGE difference with how Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional is used.
To make up for their screw-up, BestBuy sent everybody a $30 gift-certificate. Obviously, it's not a GF4, but it seemed like a good attempt to correct an obvious misprint.
Those that lead have the most to gain, and those that follow stand to lose the most if they don't jump on board...
The success or failure of the actual concept is secondary to how soon they joined the party.
I though the internet took three more hours to reach the west coast too!
I uninstalled it last night ... change it to five.
The guy with the water-cooled PC is depending on a RUBBER BAND to keep the water-seal tight? You've got to be kidding me. Hasn't he ever seen what happens to a rubber band when it gets old? Not to mention that it'll be under constant strain, and exposed to heat being in the case? That thing's going to turn brittle and crack within months leaving his PC soaking wet.
Dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb....
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Seriously though
Every night before leaving for work, Jaegers takes two small tablets--she calls them "magic pills."
My point wasn't that the states held anything over the heads of Sun and AOL ... but rather that they held a carrot out in front of them, and sanctioned a forum within which competing companies could use the courts as a tool for their competitive benefit. The goals these proceedings is supposed to be to benefit the consumer ... but it's my opinion, and one that seems strongly supported by the evidence presented at trial, that the companies called by the states were more concerned about what they stood to gain from a business standpoint, than how their testominy could right the wrongs imposed on any consumer.
"the Justice Department made clear that the federal government and not the states sets national antitrust policy--a point the judge should take into consideration."
Yeah
From drudge:
"DRUDGE: Sony keeps shot of NYC Twin Towers in upcoming 'SPIDER-MAN' film.... World Trade buildings shown in reflection of Spider-Man's eyes, studio sources reveal.... Developing... "
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I guess that explains the 17 year old whose civic has been parked on my yard for the past month.
I still bet he looks...
It's not that Microsoft's trajectory has necessarily passed its apex, it's that websites like slashdot focus more attention on pointing out Microsoft's missteps. Take ANY large company and put it under the microscope ... and you'll find the exact same thing.
No, maybe you ... this won't end, will it? :)
Maybe you missed the sarcasm...
Haven't we already concluded that Everquest leads to suicide? (link).
Surely this is a foolish move on Sony's part. Not only are they opening themselves up to potential legal action, but they're killing off their users!
As if it wasn't bad enough that we get advertisements in the middle of our articles ... now we get advertisements that actually ARE the articles. Way to go ... News for Nerds ... Stuff that Matters?
Get off it