Listen you crybaby, if signatures bother you so much, why don't you just TURN THEM OFF? That way, you don't have to read them, and none of us will ever have to read your pointless bitching about it.
Secondly, it doesn't matter if he posts shitty comments -- if he posts a *good* comment, the good comment should be modded up! THAT IS THE WHOLE FUCKING POINT OF THE MODERATION SYSTEM, TO MOD GOOD COMMENTS UP.
If Microsoft is "forcing" them to upgrade to something more stable and secure, then what is the problem? If the problem is really as big as you say it is, we should all be happy.
As for Red Hat, sure, upgrade for free, if you know what you're doing. I don't know what the percentage is, but I would venture that roughly MOST of the people using computers wouldn't know what to do with Linux -- how to configure it, how to upgrade it, how to get their webcam to work with it. So while everyone is bitching about "forcing" Windows users to upgrade, why aren't they bitching about Linux developers "forcing" users to work with needlessly arcane interface to extend and upgrade, a shitty GUI, and no driver support?
Oh, wait, because "Micro$oft" is "evil" for trying to make money. My bad.
I don't want to make peace with people that are stupid. I'd rather point out their stupidity in a fashion that makes them stop posting, or makes them post more intelligently. I'm sick of making "nice" posts and then getting flamed by a bunch of 14 year olds that think it's their inalienable right to violate other people's rights.
I just got a copy of my 2003 income tax software, which I will run on Windows 98SE. Each year I must buy a new program for the new tax year.
OK, so you don't bitch about having to pay for tax software every year, but because you have to upgrade your operating system after 5 years because it has become obsolete, you're going to complain?
Support yourself? Sounds like lack of support to me... sounds like you are trying to justify Red Hat's position by saying that open source is The Answer.
But what's with the lack of driver support? Sounds like it's 50/50 wherever you go. But I'm the idiot, you know, wanting my webcam and scanner to work with my OS.
Anyone who is happy with Windows 98 should not be required to upgrade
Where's the gun to the head?
Oh, wait -- they're not forced to upgrade!
You're just grabbing at straws trying to find things to bitch about regarding Microsoft. Red Hat drops support WAY sooner than Microsoft ever does (it's been 5 years for Windows 98 -- Redhat discontinued support for Redhat 7.3 at the end of last year and that's way newer than Windows 98.)
But no, instead of reasoning with your brain, you are going to play the part of the anti-Micro"$"oft troll.
But seemingly, a lot of people here have an entitlement complex, where they think they can take whatever the fuck they want for no other reason than that they want it.
Well, the problem with your logic is your misunderstanding of democracy. You believe that democracy means that elected officials are supposed to represent your opinion.
That is not the case.
The people you elect are elected to represent your best interests. To that effect, they may vote for things you (or the majority of people) don't like, but they are not there to represent your opinion, they're there to do what they think is best for the people they represent.
If they were there to represent your opinions, then we wouldn't need representatives at all, and we'd have referendum votes all the time.
How the fuck was this modded as a Troll? That's the reason they jam signals, because it's not an obvious act of war like firing a rocket! FUCK, this system is broken!
One day your gonna come home, try to install some nifty new program and all the sudden you'll see a little box that says "You can't install this. Microsoft has autmaticaly added some crazy DRM scheme to your computer. It was a critical update and this exe was not signed by us so you can't use it. As a matter of fact, you can't do anything anymore, unless someone pays us first and we say its ok by digitally signing their executable. Sorry."
The drugs you're on must be outstanding if you're babbling complete FUD bullshit.
"MS Sucks" is totally generic. I'd like to know how a company that makes intuitive and easy-to-use products, has huge market-share, generates consistent profits, and has a CEO that donates ridiculous amounts of money to good causes can suck across the board.
At least you didn't type a fucking dollar sign while you jumped on the bandwagon.
Why should people respect the GPL, but not EULAs? Isn't that basically picking and choosing a set of morals for a particular situation based on whether or not you like the company you're supporting/ripping off?
Can someone explain to me how GPL is any different from an EULA? I mean, if you can ignore an EULA (as everyone on Slashdot is so fond of pointing out), why can't you just ignore the GPL? Supposedly EULAs arent' enforceable, so why would GPL be?
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Listen you crybaby, if signatures bother you so much, why don't you just TURN THEM OFF? That way, you don't have to read them, and none of us will ever have to read your pointless bitching about it.
Secondly, it doesn't matter if he posts shitty comments -- if he posts a *good* comment, the good comment should be modded up! THAT IS THE WHOLE FUCKING POINT OF THE MODERATION SYSTEM, TO MOD GOOD COMMENTS UP.
Umm... his comment was informative. Therefore, it was modded as such.
For the record, you're supposed to moderate comments, not users.
because it goes against the "whole world domination plan" that's the real long term goal of Microsoft.
How the fuck can anybody take you seriously?
I'm amazed you forgot the dollar sign.
Sigh...
If Microsoft is "forcing" them to upgrade to something more stable and secure, then what is the problem? If the problem is really as big as you say it is, we should all be happy.
As for Red Hat, sure, upgrade for free, if you know what you're doing. I don't know what the percentage is, but I would venture that roughly MOST of the people using computers wouldn't know what to do with Linux -- how to configure it, how to upgrade it, how to get their webcam to work with it. So while everyone is bitching about "forcing" Windows users to upgrade, why aren't they bitching about Linux developers "forcing" users to work with needlessly arcane interface to extend and upgrade, a shitty GUI, and no driver support?
Oh, wait, because "Micro$oft" is "evil" for trying to make money. My bad.
I don't want to make peace with people that are stupid. I'd rather point out their stupidity in a fashion that makes them stop posting, or makes them post more intelligently. I'm sick of making "nice" posts and then getting flamed by a bunch of 14 year olds that think it's their inalienable right to violate other people's rights.
I just got a copy of my 2003 income tax software, which I will run on Windows 98SE. Each year I must buy a new program for the new tax year.
OK, so you don't bitch about having to pay for tax software every year, but because you have to upgrade your operating system after 5 years because it has become obsolete, you're going to complain?
You're a fucking moron!
Support yourself? Sounds like lack of support to me... sounds like you are trying to justify Red Hat's position by saying that open source is The Answer.
But what's with the lack of driver support? Sounds like it's 50/50 wherever you go. But I'm the idiot, you know, wanting my webcam and scanner to work with my OS.
Anyone who is happy with Windows 98 should not be required to upgrade
Where's the gun to the head?
Oh, wait -- they're not forced to upgrade!
You're just grabbing at straws trying to find things to bitch about regarding Microsoft. Red Hat drops support WAY sooner than Microsoft ever does (it's been 5 years for Windows 98 -- Redhat discontinued support for Redhat 7.3 at the end of last year and that's way newer than Windows 98.)
But no, instead of reasoning with your brain, you are going to play the part of the anti-Micro"$"oft troll.
How does a file listing look professional..?
Ultimately, who cares if they track the referrer or not? This has nothing to do with anything...
You know, I bought it until:
"you won't ever see me at a star trek convention with spock ears (or whatever his name is)."
Everyone knows who Spock is. You tried too hard, the veil has been pierced, I brand thee: NERD!
There is no reason.
But seemingly, a lot of people here have an entitlement complex, where they think they can take whatever the fuck they want for no other reason than that they want it.
I wonder how long you wouldn't be allowed to get an MRI for... I'd imagine those little beasties would tear you apart if you got one!
Mmm... don't know about that.
I'm thinking slavery, 1800's...
Well, the problem with your logic is your misunderstanding of democracy. You believe that democracy means that elected officials are supposed to represent your opinion.
That is not the case.
The people you elect are elected to represent your best interests. To that effect, they may vote for things you (or the majority of people) don't like, but they are not there to represent your opinion, they're there to do what they think is best for the people they represent.
If they were there to represent your opinions, then we wouldn't need representatives at all, and we'd have referendum votes all the time.
We're a democracy in name only.
Democratic republic, actually.
Would have been nice to define a not-often-used word in the article so we all don't have to dig...
To divide (a geographic area) into voting districts so as to give unfair advantage to one party in elections. (Link.)
Give me my karma, baby.
That's a very good argument against democracy.
Of course, now that I've said that, I must be a TERRORIST!
How the fuck was this modded as a Troll? That's the reason they jam signals, because it's not an obvious act of war like firing a rocket! FUCK, this system is broken!
Except that the World Wildlife Fund was the litigation-happy one, and they won...
One day your gonna come home, try to install some nifty new program and all the sudden you'll see a little box that says "You can't install this. Microsoft has autmaticaly added some crazy DRM scheme to your computer. It was a critical update and this exe was not signed by us so you can't use it. As a matter of fact, you can't do anything anymore, unless someone pays us first and we say its ok by digitally signing their executable. Sorry."
The drugs you're on must be outstanding if you're babbling complete FUD bullshit.
It doesn't compare, because most Slashdot users won't be making a huge stink about it the way they would with a Microsoft hole.
Because it's easier (and cheaper (and doesn't appear nearly as aggressive)) to jam a signal than to destroy something.
Dear Troll,
"MS Sucks" is totally generic. I'd like to know how a company that makes intuitive and easy-to-use products, has huge market-share, generates consistent profits, and has a CEO that donates ridiculous amounts of money to good causes can suck across the board.
At least you didn't type a fucking dollar sign while you jumped on the bandwagon.
Why should people respect the GPL, but not EULAs? Isn't that basically picking and choosing a set of morals for a particular situation based on whether or not you like the company you're supporting/ripping off?
Can someone explain to me how GPL is any different from an EULA? I mean, if you can ignore an EULA (as everyone on Slashdot is so fond of pointing out), why can't you just ignore the GPL? Supposedly EULAs arent' enforceable, so why would GPL be?