Ever consider that the rocket surgeons at Google have already thought of that? You really think they're gonna let their new baby become the world's biggest DC hub?
That's one thing I'm interested in seeing, is where they draw the line when it comes to using a webmail account as an FTP server.
Well, the post was the post, the sig is just a sig. But if you'd like I'll gladly explain it. It is meant to remind people that you shouldn't do things that adversely impact the lives of others based on your superstitions. At least that's my take on it, I didn't come up with it (although I wish I had).
I was wondering when somebody would correct my paraphrasing. I originally typed it more or less correctly, but then my sense of perspective chimed in and I realized that as evil as the record company execs are, they shouldn't be *first* against the wall. Many other parties are more deserving of that honor. Who they might be is left as an exercise for the reader.
Holy shit people, who did I piss off with that inane comment to earn two Overrated mods? I mean, c'mon, some doofus actually burned a mod point on a comment already at 0? Wow. Must be the sig.
while the Mac and Unix file systems didn't need defragging 20 years ago.
Actually, the Mac OS filesystem, HFS, did/does need defragging, although for technical reasons I'm not familiar with, it tended not to get as nasty as quickly as FAT.
...they created a defrag program and declared the problem solved
Actually, they bought that, too. From a pack of Scientologists, as I recall.
Upon researching that assertion prior to clicking Submit, it looks like that COS-related degrag app was for NTFS. I'm not sure if it's related to Win9x's defrag, and don't care enough to find out today.
Because regretably, the Finder is *still* broken when it comes to FTP. It's buggy and crashy, and I believe still download-only as of 10.3.whatever. That's one area where Windows actually trumps the Mac, sad to say.
I use LiFTP, which hasn't been upgraded in ~forever, but meets my simple site maintenance needs and is free as in beer.
There was also a behemoth of a keyboard called "Apple Extended Keyboard"...
I believe that one had an internal codename of Nimitz, as in aircraft carrier.
I think I've still got one or two in a closet (with F-Key template overlay!), if anybody really needs one. I've also still got a few of the original square ADB mice in there scratching at the walls.
A militant theocracy is a militant theocracy. It's just a question of degree.
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I work in industrial training. I managed to get the MSDS for DHMO inserted into Thursday's OSHA-10 class. The instructor made 17 copies and handed them out to the students.
Well, if it's a serious question, and not just a troll, I'll answer it.
It's simple: We don't use single button mice. I personally am using a Logitech MX-500 seven button (plus scroll wheel) mouse. I'll probably switch back to my eleven button Kensington trackball soon, though.
I used to agree with people who bitched about the single button mouse, but I now administer a lab of Windows machines for our students, and I'd *love* to be able to find a source for single button PS/2 mice.
I do, however, agree that Apple should ship their laptops with two buttons under the trackpad, with both of them assigned to a left-click that users could change in software once they become competent with their computer.
Yes, there are a bunch of non-technical Mac users out there; I just got home from helping one of them out. He's an incredible gifted photographer and entrepreneur. While he may have some trouble keeping his 17" Powerbook straight, it ain't nothing compared to the messes I got him out of when he was using Windows.
I agree that if Apple had ~80% market share we Mac users would have *some* of the problems that Windows users currently do. My rebuttal to that is: "So? If my grandmother had wheels she'd be a wheelbarrow." I think it's a fairly safe bet that MS (notice the lack of a dollar sign in that abbreviation?) will hold majority market share for quite some time.
It's kind of like asking "If sane people ran the government, what ever would you bitch about?" It's a problem I'd love to face.
And for the record, I don't think Apple would be a kind, benevolent leader if they did have majority market share. But that's not what I consider a short term concern. (or most likely, even a long term concern.)
So as long as all you Windows users don't all see the light at once, we'll have a nice, safe, functional platform for many years to come.
First, any dedicated app will reflect its author's view on what data to collect and what use to make of it. It is highly unlikely their view will match mine.
I've run into that with the little freeware personal finance app I've been using. It's good, it works, but the author's ideal solution just isn't quite my ideal solution.
I recently decided to move to using OO Calc to track my money, largely so I could catch up with my boss in terms of Excel hacking, but also to gain more reporting and analysis ability. Although I'd checked out the internal data structure of the freeware app's file format before I started using it, and determined that I could later retrieve the data if I switched to other software, my due diligence wasn't quite diligent enough: turns out I could read out every last bit of data other than the date and dollar amount of each transaction. So now I've learned the hard way something I already knew: open file formats are the single most important aspect of free or Free software.
The good/great form of it is generally attributed to Steve Jobs. The "I said it" trick is something I ripped off from Elwood P Dowd. I didn't know about Picasso having said it originally, so thanks for that.
I gave $50 to Howard Dean's campaign late last year. I saw other contributions from my town in the $100 range, so I don't know one way or the other whether my meager sum should show up.
Figures, though. First your vote doesn't count, now your bribe doesn't even count. Hmmph.
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Ever consider that the rocket surgeons at Google have already thought of that? You really think they're gonna let their new baby become the world's biggest DC hub?
That's one thing I'm interested in seeing, is where they draw the line when it comes to using a webmail account as an FTP server.
Well, the post was the post, the sig is just a sig. But if you'd like I'll gladly explain it. It is meant to remind people that you shouldn't do things that adversely impact the lives of others based on your superstitions. At least that's my take on it, I didn't come up with it (although I wish I had).
Umm, no, it's not.
Your mother however, is.
Oh, wait...
*checks list*
It seems I've already had her up against the wall. Hmm.
I was wondering when somebody would correct my paraphrasing. I originally typed it more or less correctly, but then my sense of perspective chimed in and I realized that as evil as the record company execs are, they shouldn't be *first* against the wall. Many other parties are more deserving of that honor. Who they might be is left as an exercise for the reader.
Holy shit people, who did I piss off with that inane comment to earn two Overrated mods? I mean, c'mon, some doofus actually burned a mod point on a comment already at 0? Wow. Must be the sig.
Record company execs: A bunch of greedy fucking bastards who were among the first against the wall when the revolution came.
Nick Vukovich is not a troll.
From, uhh, *what* department?
Ahem.
Actually, they bought that, too. From a pack of Scientologists, as I recall.
Upon researching that assertion prior to clicking Submit, it looks like that COS-related degrag app was for NTFS. I'm not sure if it's related to Win9x's defrag, and don't care enough to find out today.
*runs and hides*
Actually, weren't two people struck by lightning during the filming of that well-received snuff film?
I've seen the video of which you speak. I can completely concur with you. I don't feel the need to see anything like that ever again.
Because regretably, the Finder is *still* broken when it comes to FTP. It's buggy and crashy, and I believe still download-only as of 10.3.whatever. That's one area where Windows actually trumps the Mac, sad to say.
I use LiFTP, which hasn't been upgraded in ~forever, but meets my simple site maintenance needs and is free as in beer.
There was also a behemoth of a keyboard called "Apple Extended Keyboard"...
I believe that one had an internal codename of Nimitz, as in aircraft carrier.
I think I've still got one or two in a closet (with F-Key template overlay!), if anybody really needs one. I've also still got a few of the original square ADB mice in there scratching at the walls.
A militant theocracy is a militant theocracy. It's just a question of degree.
I work in industrial training. I managed to get the MSDS for DHMO inserted into Thursday's OSHA-10 class. The instructor made 17 copies and handed them out to the students.
That instructor doesn't like me any more.
Well, if it's a serious question, and not just a troll, I'll answer it.
It's simple: We don't use single button mice. I personally am using a Logitech MX-500 seven button (plus scroll wheel) mouse. I'll probably switch back to my eleven button Kensington trackball soon, though.
I used to agree with people who bitched about the single button mouse, but I now administer a lab of Windows machines for our students, and I'd *love* to be able to find a source for single button PS/2 mice.
I do, however, agree that Apple should ship their laptops with two buttons under the trackpad, with both of them assigned to a left-click that users could change in software once they become competent with their computer.
Yes, there are a bunch of non-technical Mac users out there; I just got home from helping one of them out. He's an incredible gifted photographer and entrepreneur. While he may have some trouble keeping his 17" Powerbook straight, it ain't nothing compared to the messes I got him out of when he was using Windows.
I agree that if Apple had ~80% market share we Mac users would have *some* of the problems that Windows users currently do. My rebuttal to that is: "So? If my grandmother had wheels she'd be a wheelbarrow." I think it's a fairly safe bet that MS (notice the lack of a dollar sign in that abbreviation?) will hold majority market share for quite some time.
It's kind of like asking "If sane people ran the government, what ever would you bitch about?" It's a problem I'd love to face.
And for the record, I don't think Apple would be a kind, benevolent leader if they did have majority market share. But that's not what I consider a short term concern. (or most likely, even a long term concern.)
So as long as all you Windows users don't all see the light at once, we'll have a nice, safe, functional platform for many years to come.
I've run into that with the little freeware personal finance app I've been using. It's good, it works, but the author's ideal solution just isn't quite my ideal solution.
I recently decided to move to using OO Calc to track my money, largely so I could catch up with my boss in terms of Excel hacking, but also to gain more reporting and analysis ability. Although I'd checked out the internal data structure of the freeware app's file format before I started using it, and determined that I could later retrieve the data if I switched to other software, my due diligence wasn't quite diligent enough: turns out I could read out every last bit of data other than the date and dollar amount of each transaction. So now I've learned the hard way something I already knew: open file formats are the single most important aspect of free or Free software.
Wonder how long that'll survive the watering-down by the marketroids, relatively benign though they may be at The Mothership.
The good/great form of it is generally attributed to Steve Jobs. The "I said it" trick is something I ripped off from Elwood P Dowd. I didn't know about Picasso having said it originally, so thanks for that.
I gave $50 to Howard Dean's campaign late last year. I saw other contributions from my town in the $100 range, so I don't know one way or the other whether my meager sum should show up.
Figures, though. First your vote doesn't count, now your bribe doesn't even count. Hmmph.
Showed lots of contributions in my town, but not mine. So very cool, but not 100%.
Not to mention that half of all direct descendants of Chernobyl survivors will score below average on standardized intelligence tests.
Hmm, no comments yet about running down to the corner store to pick up a Mr. Fusion.
Wait, there's one, nevermind.