Anyone who's watched all the documentaries, Trekkies 1 & 2, behind the scenes, etc., knows that Paramount's huge collection of props gets reused over and over again from movie to movie to show to movie ad infinitum.
Are they offloading their entire collection, or only part of it? Does this signify any particular decision with regards to future movies or shows?
I just did computer service for a guy who has a Razr. It will sync (I think) and do Internet connection (115kbps) over a usb cable, and as long as the phone's battery isn't uber-low, it will charge on the usb connection as well.
Yeah, so they sent you another generic response. I've had the same experience, as I'm sure many other/.ers have as well.
Did you get any actual, undeniable interation with their customer service?
I think what Netflix needs is some real competition. I've considered switching to Blockbuster, but I've been informed by a movie critic friend of mine that they suck too.
"Laws against homosexual behavior should remain on the books" and "Those who flagrantly violate society's regulation of sexual behavior cannot be permitted to remain as acceptable, equal citizens within that society"
And have you read his other books, including those in the Ender world? If he writes the script he'll probably change Ender's name to John Smith, or Yeshua. The man writes nothing but LDS allegories, much less obtuse than Ender's basic innocent self-sacrifice (i.e. Jesus) theme. The Homecoming Saga was damn near copied word for word out of the Book of Mormon.
Card needs someone to save his movie from himself. Much like good old George Lucas.
Would you consider suggesting to a guy who drives around a hand-built classic car to just replace the whole thing with a Corolla once it breaks down?
I don't feel like I'm invested in the machine and need to do upgrades to extend it's life.
I don't feel like I need to replace the entire box without a specific reason. Just the case (full tower antec, I forget which model right this second) could last me 5-10 years unless I feel a pressing need to get a smaller one.
I guess the real point is this: would you tell a guy who hand-built a classic car, and uses it as a grocery-getter, to replace it with a Corolla when it breaks down? You could, but he'd probably ignore you. I don't care how good Dell's computers get, I'd still rather build my own.
Is there a config you want that Dell doesn't offer?
I'd like my configuration to be easily upgradeable: as in no bloody hands working in the case, no 140$ 200W PSU, no propietary motherboard, no 6 dozen things to uninstall after a reload, etc.
It's a valid point I suppose: you only save money if you are building a high-end machine, and then you only save if you don't screw it up the first time by jamming RAM in backwards or damaging the CPU. But I think for most DIYers the money part, for this particular type of project, is only a small consideration.
Furthermore, most of those people that aren't hooked up yet don't need internet. They need food.
Whatever idiot was being interviewed sounds more like a marketing exec than a techie. It's so brimming over with bravado and best-thing-since-sliced-bread it's hard to stomach. It's an interview for and by executives; nothing for nerds to see here, move along.
Who the hell describes playing video games as "joyous"? Don't undercut the valuable ideals of equality by pandering to women with vacuous, feel-good language.
If they were worried about dilution, they shouldn't have used a word as commonplace as WINDOWS.
The term "Windows" with relation to computers (let alone computers in general) was not commonplace to the general public in 1983 when the name was first used.
MS doesn't own the word and his product was an application that works within windows, not a rival to Windows itself. Would it have been different if the kid used [mycompanyname] Windows Defender?
Are you asking if they would have pursued the same course of action? More than likely, since clearly they had an ulterior motive (i.e. selling their own product with the same name). Would it have been as clear a case if it went to court? Maybe not; Jim's Windows Defender is a name that more clearly doesn't belong to MS than just "Windows Defender". I certainly wouldn't name my software Windows anything if I planned to sell it.
This legal case has nothing to do with a competing piece of software using a trademark-infringing name to gain the benefits of having a recognized name, it's simply about dilution.
The Microsoft Windows trademark should only be enforced regarding OS products, not any other application.
So I can name my personal organizer software for windows "Windows Me"? Surely the capitalization is sufficient to differentiate from Windows ME.
I have no problem with the statement that MS was a bit underhanded in the way they reclaimed that name. The original owner wasn't even developing the product anymore, and opted to avoid a battle against Microsoft's army of lawyers. But even in an evenly-matched court fight, Microsoft has the upper hand.
Additional note: Microsoft owns a dozen trademarks called simply "Windows", no company name attached, for many different products in addition to the OS. You can search and view them at uspto.gov. I do not see one for applications though.
No one asks for a "Kleenex Brand Tissue", they just ask for a Kleenex.
Likewise Microsoft's OS are very commonly referred to without the Microsoft part. For some proof try googling for "Windows XP" and "Microsoft Windows XP" (quotes included). The number of results differs by a factor of 10.
Dilution is a critical issue with trademarking; a major problem from the point of view of many big corporations. Just ask the people that make Kleenex, Band-Aid, Astroturf, Boogie Board, Coke, etc.
Suppose he made a product that defended Microsoft Windows from malicious software. How else would you name it and still be descriptive?
Ad-aware? Spybot Search and Destroy? Spysweeper? (insert brand name) Internet Security? Bob's Bad App Killer?
Imagine if X Windows was called Windows X instead. Small difference, but look at the pattern: Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 3.11. Whether or not you agree with the decision, it would easily hold up in court that computer software named Windows InsertCatchySecondWord would easily confuse people into thinking it was a Microsoft product, and hence the whole diluting thing.
Whether or not you agree with the objective behind Microsoft's pursuit of this, it's very clear that they would have a very easy and legally justified court case.
Why does this need a technical solution? Find a competent technician in the area, put his number on the fridge. Let the renters pay him to type in the WEP passkey.
the only real world analogy would be if he left a design for a gun out and someone else went and manufactured the gun, loaded it, and start killing babies with it or something.
it just happens to be a LOT easier to copy and use someone's design in the digital world.
I remember vividly the first time I played a marathon session of GTA and then got behind the wheel of a real car. I had to force myself to acknowledge red lights when there were no other cars around. This was after training myself NOT to stop for them in GTA because the cops didn't care.
tell me about it. i had to go through therapy after my wife started complaining about my habit of screwing hookers in my backseat and then running them over to get my money back.
let's not even discuss my "problem" in grade school where i jumped on people's heads and punched overhead bricks compulsively.
No, the real point of all these alternative input devices is that you can use them while you're doing something else.
that does not preclude the option of turning the device on and then use it while you are doing something else. for example, using a cell phone with a headset while driving, walking, or feeding the dog.
hell, even on star trek TNG they push the little automagical communicator badge before using it. well, usually, but that's a different rant for a different web site.
i've got a revolutionary idea: we'll put a button on the device that disconnects the electricity, rendering the device inert while you are walking around and doing other things, so as to not accidentally activate it.
those aren't even complete instructions. to even have a chance you'd have to boot into safe mode and run all the scans. and then boot into normal mode and run them again. wash, rinse, repeat.
any pc that's on broadband with no firewall will probably need some hand-cleaning of the registry to remove all the hooks and startup places that some malware gets into.
my personal high this week on disinfecting PCs is about 600 items removed in ad-aware. not a world record by far, but damn people! aol users shouldn't be allowed to switch to broadband (only half-joking).
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Anyone who's watched all the documentaries, Trekkies 1 & 2, behind the scenes, etc., knows that Paramount's huge collection of props gets reused over and over again from movie to movie to show to movie ad infinitum.
Are they offloading their entire collection, or only part of it? Does this signify any particular decision with regards to future movies or shows?
I just did computer service for a guy who has a Razr. It will sync (I think) and do Internet connection (115kbps) over a usb cable, and as long as the phone's battery isn't uber-low, it will charge on the usb connection as well.
I think it was a Razr.
You don't like crimefighting gadgets?
How do you make even rejected candidates leave with a positive impression?
Two weeks pay would be nice.
Yeah, so they sent you another generic response. I've had the same experience, as I'm sure many other /.ers have as well.
Did you get any actual, undeniable interation with their customer service?
I think what Netflix needs is some real competition. I've considered switching to Blockbuster, but I've been informed by a movie critic friend of mine that they suck too.
Any other viable alternatives yet?
This is middle of the road?
"Laws against homosexual behavior should remain on the books" and "Those who flagrantly violate society's regulation of sexual behavior cannot be permitted to remain as acceptable, equal citizens within that society"
And have you read his other books, including those in the Ender world? If he writes the script he'll probably change Ender's name to John Smith, or Yeshua. The man writes nothing but LDS allegories, much less obtuse than Ender's basic innocent self-sacrifice (i.e. Jesus) theme. The Homecoming Saga was damn near copied word for word out of the Book of Mormon.
Card needs someone to save his movie from himself. Much like good old George Lucas.
ah that's what i get for not previewing :/
Would you consider suggesting to a guy who drives around a hand-built classic car to just replace the whole thing with a Corolla once it breaks down?
I don't feel like I'm invested in the machine and need to do upgrades to extend it's life.
I don't feel like I need to replace the entire box without a specific reason. Just the case (full tower antec, I forget which model right this second) could last me 5-10 years unless I feel a pressing need to get a smaller one.
I guess the real point is this: would you tell a guy who hand-built a classic car, and uses it as a grocery-getter, to replace it with a Corolla when it breaks down? You could, but he'd probably ignore you. I don't care how good Dell's computers get, I'd still rather build my own.
Is there a config you want that Dell doesn't offer?
I'd like my configuration to be easily upgradeable: as in no bloody hands working in the case, no 140$ 200W PSU, no propietary motherboard, no 6 dozen things to uninstall after a reload, etc.
It's a valid point I suppose: you only save money if you are building a high-end machine, and then you only save if you don't screw it up the first time by jamming RAM in backwards or damaging the CPU. But I think for most DIYers the money part, for this particular type of project, is only a small consideration.
Furthermore, most of those people that aren't hooked up yet don't need internet. They need food.
Whatever idiot was being interviewed sounds more like a marketing exec than a techie. It's so brimming over with bravado and best-thing-since-sliced-bread it's hard to stomach. It's an interview for and by executives; nothing for nerds to see here, move along.
Who the hell describes playing video games as "joyous"? Don't undercut the valuable ideals of equality by pandering to women with vacuous, feel-good language.
This legal case has nothing to do with a competing piece of software using a trademark-infringing name to gain the benefits of having a recognized name, it's simply about dilution. So I can name my personal organizer software for windows "Windows Me"? Surely the capitalization is sufficient to differentiate from Windows ME.
I have no problem with the statement that MS was a bit underhanded in the way they reclaimed that name. The original owner wasn't even developing the product anymore, and opted to avoid a battle against Microsoft's army of lawyers. But even in an evenly-matched court fight, Microsoft has the upper hand.
Additional note: Microsoft owns a dozen trademarks called simply "Windows", no company name attached, for many different products in addition to the OS. You can search and view them at uspto.gov. I do not see one for applications though.
No one asks for a "Kleenex Brand Tissue", they just ask for a Kleenex.
Likewise Microsoft's OS are very commonly referred to without the Microsoft part. For some proof try googling for "Windows XP" and "Microsoft Windows XP" (quotes included). The number of results differs by a factor of 10.
Dilution is a critical issue with trademarking; a major problem from the point of view of many big corporations. Just ask the people that make Kleenex, Band-Aid, Astroturf, Boogie Board, Coke, etc.
Suppose he made a product that defended Microsoft Windows from malicious software. How else would you name it and still be descriptive?
Ad-aware? Spybot Search and Destroy? Spysweeper? (insert brand name) Internet Security? Bob's Bad App Killer?
Imagine if X Windows was called Windows X instead. Small difference, but look at the pattern: Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 3.11. Whether or not you agree with the decision, it would easily hold up in court that computer software named Windows InsertCatchySecondWord would easily confuse people into thinking it was a Microsoft product, and hence the whole diluting thing.
Whether or not you agree with the objective behind Microsoft's pursuit of this, it's very clear that they would have a very easy and legally justified court case.
Why does this need a technical solution? Find a competent technician in the area, put his number on the fridge. Let the renters pay him to type in the WEP passkey.
the only real world analogy would be if he left a design for a gun out and someone else went and manufactured the gun, loaded it, and start killing babies with it or something.
it just happens to be a LOT easier to copy and use someone's design in the digital world.
I remember vividly the first time I played a marathon session of GTA and then got behind the wheel of a real car. I had to force myself to acknowledge red lights when there were no other cars around. This was after training myself NOT to stop for them in GTA because the cops didn't care.
tell me about it. i had to go through therapy after my wife started complaining about my habit of screwing hookers in my backseat and then running them over to get my money back.
let's not even discuss my "problem" in grade school where i jumped on people's heads and punched overhead bricks compulsively.
hating Micro$oft gives you +2 for credibility rolls.
http://img.penny-arcade.com/2002/20020722l.gif
mods should learn to do a fact checking on google before applying "Interesting" points.
or maybe... the mods are part of the conspiracy, using reverse psychology by modding it up... yeah.
shit, my tin foil hat must be loose.
No, the real point of all these alternative input devices is that you can use them while you're doing something else.
that does not preclude the option of turning the device on and then use it while you are doing something else. for example, using a cell phone with a headset while driving, walking, or feeding the dog.
hell, even on star trek TNG they push the little automagical communicator badge before using it. well, usually, but that's a different rant for a different web site.
i've got a revolutionary idea: we'll put a button on the device that disconnects the electricity, rendering the device inert while you are walking around and doing other things, so as to not accidentally activate it.
we can label it "Power".
yes, animal farm, i get that.
:P
i was wondering if anyone got my reference though
(also i was wondering if the line was ever said in those movies)
All thumbs are equal, but some thumbs are more important than others.
a steve oedekerk reference?
those aren't even complete instructions. to even have a chance you'd have to boot into safe mode and run all the scans. and then boot into normal mode and run them again. wash, rinse, repeat.
any pc that's on broadband with no firewall will probably need some hand-cleaning of the registry to remove all the hooks and startup places that some malware gets into.
my personal high this week on disinfecting PCs is about 600 items removed in ad-aware. not a world record by far, but damn people! aol users shouldn't be allowed to switch to broadband (only half-joking).
was winzip previously free for personal use? the current evaluation version certainly isn't.
http://www.winzip.com/elicense.htm