I just want to iterate, that I've been on Slashdot for years...close to a decade at this point.
As for a shill, I have editorial articles bashing Microsoft. I am quite aggressive in my view that shareholders need to oust Steve Balmer. I have been extremely critical of much that Microsoft does.
But I give credit where credit is due namely Xbox 360 & Windows 7 was an amazing step for Microsoft in regards to reliability, uptime and usability.
And yes, I am very fearful that Windows 8 will undue all the progress.
But seriously, I just got my first W7 blue screen of death about 2 weeks ago. After two years of use and abuse. To me, it's stupid to bash for merely bashing sake.
I've watched people embrace Apple's war on Flash with joy, not realizing they're being led by the gestapo into internment camps where all the software is in a closed controlled environment. Where the idea of being able to simply write and run code on your own hardware is forbidden. Is this sacrifice really worth getting rid of Flash?
But Slashdotters leapt for joy, when the real reason...Apple doesn't want any 3rd party runtime that would break it's hegemony of application control. Which for the first time nets an OS developer 30% of EVERY app sold.
And Linux has had driver issues (it had it when I had my Nvidia Riva TNT card, and more recently when my wife's wifi card in her laptop was only supported via NDIS wrapper. And repeatedly disconnected.)
Oh, and yes, I am a Windows user. A lot of the software I use is available on Windows, it works, and well...I have had very very few problems with Windows 7. So give me a reason why I should spend more money on OS X or expend time fussing with drivers on Linux? And not be able to run a lot of productivity apps I use?
So what is the best? OS X which crashed more than Windows 7 does for me? Linux, which every machine I've ever installed it on has had driver issues and failed to run correctly (usually video in the 90's) and WiFi NDIS wrappers in the mid 2000's.
Let's give Microsoft some cred where it's due. And knock them where they need to be knocked.
How about $40....that's the intro price for W8, and well...I am willing to pay a workman their wages and I think that is a very reasonable price if true.
I don't know, evil is relative. And all the crap Apple is pulling is starting to make me think Microsoft is the much maligned but nicer brother. *shudders*
I will grant you that Skype does in fact have a memory leak that will eventually require a reboot as it slows the system dramatically. But it's never blue screened me....
Over the years I've knocked Microsoft quite a bit. But I have to say that after 2 years of using Windows 7 I am still happily pleased. I've had one crash with blue screen of death. And very few problems outside of trying to run iTunes.
So let's be a bit fair. Heck, Windows 7 crashed less than my OS X experience of the same amount of time. Not saying it's perfect. But on decent hardware with good drivers, it's pretty darn good. And a lot better than anything Microsoft did in the past.
One has to take into context the environment. This is Slashdot...and as such, articles like this are usually posted for the agenda's sake. So it's pretty pointless to point out that GW wasn't mentioned, when it was pretty much the point of the post being posted to Slashdot..
Just feel bad for the idiots that attach a XLR to 1/4" adapter to a cable, then run the 1/4" into an AMP, and the XLR into their powered speakers...*sizzle*
Well, I can post an whole article and summary on the decline of auto manufacturing leading by to the decline of Detroit. And I am pretty sure you're NOT going to be thinking Toyota. Just saying...
It doesn't take a moron to figure the point of a/. summary.
Hottest in 30 years, since 1889....er 40% melted away, 97%...er wait. What does this really mean?
Oh, that 97% of the top layer of ice exposed to sun and warmth has melted. I am curious...how deep is this melt?
Oh...think that a warm year + drought over North America might, just might lead to a little melting. In fact, if this is the worst drought in 60 years, but only the worst melting in 30 years. Maybe it's not so bad?
Seriously, I've wasted about 5 days (day = 24 hours) dealing with Apple's iTunes. Damn near ready to dig up Steve Jobs from his grave just to shoot him.
Yes, I am officially DONE with all things Apple. (Well, I will be once my AT&T wireless lock in ends this month.)
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I just want to iterate, that I've been on Slashdot for years...close to a decade at this point.
As for a shill, I have editorial articles bashing Microsoft. I am quite aggressive in my view that shareholders need to oust Steve Balmer. I have been extremely critical of much that Microsoft does.
But I give credit where credit is due namely Xbox 360 & Windows 7 was an amazing step for Microsoft in regards to reliability, uptime and usability.
And yes, I am very fearful that Windows 8 will undue all the progress.
But seriously, I just got my first W7 blue screen of death about 2 weeks ago. After two years of use and abuse. To me, it's stupid to bash for merely bashing sake.
I've watched people embrace Apple's war on Flash with joy, not realizing they're being led by the gestapo into internment camps where all the software is in a closed controlled environment. Where the idea of being able to simply write and run code on your own hardware is forbidden. Is this sacrifice really worth getting rid of Flash?
But Slashdotters leapt for joy, when the real reason...Apple doesn't want any 3rd party runtime that would break it's hegemony of application control. Which for the first time nets an OS developer 30% of EVERY app sold.
Drug lords don't have it so sweet as Apple.
Um, no....I have not.
Can you please show me where I can get the official commercially released finished version of Windows 8 please.
Thank you....
OS X does crash....
And Linux has had driver issues (it had it when I had my Nvidia Riva TNT card, and more recently when my wife's wifi card in her laptop was only supported via NDIS wrapper. And repeatedly disconnected.)
Oh, and yes, I am a Windows user. A lot of the software I use is available on Windows, it works, and well...I have had very very few problems with Windows 7. So give me a reason why I should spend more money on OS X or expend time fussing with drivers on Linux? And not be able to run a lot of productivity apps I use?
So what is the best? OS X which crashed more than Windows 7 does for me? Linux, which every machine I've ever installed it on has had driver issues and failed to run correctly (usually video in the 90's) and WiFi NDIS wrappers in the mid 2000's.
Let's give Microsoft some cred where it's due. And knock them where they need to be knocked.
Wait didn't our governments sue to prevent Microsoft from doing things like that?
Bet you want free housing and food stamps too!
I am sure a 286 will run the latest Linux GUI without a flaw.
Oh, and look at what Mac needs to run today.
Gee, this was an intelligent and useful post !=
Wait...so we're judging an unreleased OS and damning it?
Genius!!!
How about $40....that's the intro price for W8, and well...I am willing to pay a workman their wages and I think that is a very reasonable price if true.
I have a Dell 1745....very few problems outside of Skype and iTunes.
That said, I just put in a Samsung SSD & re-installed Windows 7...wow...it's almost like I bought a new machine.
I don't know, evil is relative. And all the crap Apple is pulling is starting to make me think Microsoft is the much maligned but nicer brother. *shudders*
(Did I really say those words?)
I will grant you that Skype does in fact have a memory leak that will eventually require a reboot as it slows the system dramatically. But it's never blue screened me....
Wait...you're running an unreleased version of software and complaining it crashed...
Well that's what a BETA/RC is supposed to do. Crash. If it didn't, than it would be a release version. ;-)
Over the years I've knocked Microsoft quite a bit. But I have to say that after 2 years of using Windows 7 I am still happily pleased. I've had one crash with blue screen of death. And very few problems outside of trying to run iTunes.
So let's be a bit fair. Heck, Windows 7 crashed less than my OS X experience of the same amount of time. Not saying it's perfect. But on decent hardware with good drivers, it's pretty darn good. And a lot better than anything Microsoft did in the past.
Yes, but it keeps traffic up, which allows for increased advertising sales. ;-)
(I was mimicking...)
One has to take into context the environment. This is Slashdot...and as such, articles like this are usually posted for the agenda's sake. So it's pretty pointless to point out that GW wasn't mentioned, when it was pretty much the point of the post being posted to Slashdot..
Apparently my closing SARCASM tag did not come through in my post. Sorry.
But it's late, I needed a break from the code, and just needed to let out a little humor.
Just feel bad for the idiots that attach a XLR to 1/4" adapter to a cable, then run the 1/4" into an AMP, and the XLR into their powered speakers...*sizzle*
Well, I can post an whole article and summary on the decline of auto manufacturing leading by to the decline of Detroit. And I am pretty sure you're NOT going to be thinking Toyota. Just saying...
It doesn't take a moron to figure the point of a /. summary.
No, no....you DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!!
2012 - 1889 is only 123 years. This is nearly 30 years too soon. This is dire!!!!
Hottest in 30 years, since 1889....er 40% melted away, 97%...er wait. What does this really mean?
Oh, that 97% of the top layer of ice exposed to sun and warmth has melted. I am curious...how deep is this melt?
Oh...think that a warm year + drought over North America might, just might lead to a little melting. In fact, if this is the worst drought in 60 years, but only the worst melting in 30 years. Maybe it's not so bad?
LOL
You're thinking...
And we don't allow that on this planet. Seriously, miniUSB+miniHDMI+phonejack. Standardization.
ALL BAD BAD BAD....
Next thing, you'll want all cars to have four wheels, and headlights.
LAUGH
LAUGH
LAUGH
LAUGH
Seriously, I've wasted about 5 days (day = 24 hours) dealing with Apple's iTunes. Damn near ready to dig up Steve Jobs from his grave just to shoot him.
Yes, I am officially DONE with all things Apple. (Well, I will be once my AT&T wireless lock in ends this month.)
We're draining the prehistoric deep underground aquafers.
Just pump the seawater back inside. :-P