Yeah, because it's so convenient for most users to install software, add devices and keep their Linux OS updated (Sarcasm). Lets not talk about replacing Apple and MS in SMBs because I'll barry you alive.
Linux is for geeks with time to waste at home and for serious enterprise level hosting of all kinds. It's also for small devices that are very prescriptive. Linux doesn't belong in places where people aren't technical experts. The cost of the OS is nothing compared to the hourly rate of a Linux expert that you don't have on staff.
I'm waiting for F128:| I find this release model as ridiculous as people who don't flush the toilet after going. Major versions are for major changes. As they would say in engineering: change in form, fit and function
It's not that simple. The company is still alive and selling/developping new products. You can't just stop and start over. What you want is a cleanup.
I have a feeling this article doesn't include enough information to understand the actual issue at hand. Getting 3000 applications doesn't mean they actually qualify. Then again, we don't know what qualifies a person for early retirement at Sharp. If there's a union is gets even trickier.
How old are you? I'm assuming less than 35. Wait until you get there. I'm 6' 4" and was 170 for as long as I could remember no matter what I consummed. Yeah, I was a tall skinny geek. Now I play intensive sports 3 times a week and I'm 220 and it's a good weight for me. If I don't control my food intake (quantity and quality) then I go up to 235 fairly quickly.
If they go offering costly features (take that with a grain a salt) such as data and offer it for free in exchange for ads, the big players will probably find something on which to bring them to court. I don't think this playground is as friendly as the previous playgrounds they've taken over.
On the other hand, let Google get in there so I can finally have a reasonnable cell phone bill.
Just saying, looks like MS is serious this time. They are definitively getting media and user attention. I have not ridded of my android phone yet but I have 2 non tech friends that opted for the new Windows Phone after owning Android phones for many years.
Linux is a great OS when deployed on cookie cutter devices. This is the reason it succeeds here and never did in the mainstream PC market.
Now to assume that it will own the market forever is naive and most probably incorrect. May I bring up the fact that Apple was nowhere to be seen until they got their iPod series of products out? MS is showing great interest in breaking into the market and it looks like Samsung wants to help them. If you recall, Black Berry too was at top of the mobile device world a couple of years ago.
You did absolutelly no research before you made these statements. IE had bad moments but remains a competitor. From a developpers standpoint all browsers have their flaws. People who bitch about IE don't use IE, people who bitch about Firefox or Chrome don't use them. Simple as that. People will always bitch that they have to make changes to their work to accomodate a difference in another browser they don't use.
I too hate the 1000 notifications that come from IE when you first run it. Unfortunately the company does that because it's the only way to keep you informed that you don't know what your doing and that if you screw up, well you can't say we didn't tell you.
FYI, I use all 4 browsers because our customers use them all. Firefox, IE, Chrome and Safari (Damn I hate Safari):)
Don't you need to provide a defined protocole layout or something of the sort? Are you telling me that I can get a patent right now for mind controlled input devices without having developed mind input devices?
My brother was caught by the police peeing in a bush. He just had to show up in front a judge, explain he was just peeing and they slapped him with a fine. End of story. Don't know where you get your info but experience tells otherwise.
As far as I'm concerned you lose your rights the minute you break the law. If you become labelled as dangerous to people then I 100% agree with the minotoring of such person. If you ask that person who is going to be monitored to chose between freedom with monitoring or prison, they will chose to be monitored.
We protect criminals far too much. "Oh, you can't put him in prison, the other prisoners will rape him the same way he raped that little girl. Why would we want him to live through the same thing as his victimes?"
It doesn't matter what OS you are using. The apps can contain ads even if you paid for it. If the App developpers are stupid enough to display ads after you've paid then so be it. Maybe later customers will stop buying it.
A smart guy like this has 1000 more ideas to invest in. He should sell if the price is right and reuse his money. Invest in real estate and future projects that will once again yield large numbers like he did the time. He obviously has flare so he should continu using it on his own terms.
You've pretty much summed up most Slashdot users. They favour mostly one platform (Linux in this case) and in turn have a bias opinion on any competitor of their favourite platform.
I don't care if they cops do a search of my home without a warrant as long as they don't destroy anything or pay for the damages. In the end I want to be free of drug dealers and crooks in my community. If the price to pay is a couple of false positives then so be it. If there's abuse we can deal with it when it occurs.
The way I see it, if you don't do anything wrong you have nothing to fear. Otherwise, let the system catch you.
I use VS 2010 and have been using the VS series since 2003. I find it to be a great step forward. Add source control and you have a real production environment. Coding without and IDE would be like using a hand drill instead of a power drill, it just doesn't make sense.
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Yeah, because it's so convenient for most users to install software, add devices and keep their Linux OS updated (Sarcasm). Lets not talk about replacing Apple and MS in SMBs because I'll barry you alive.
Linux is for geeks with time to waste at home and for serious enterprise level hosting of all kinds. It's also for small devices that are very prescriptive. Linux doesn't belong in places where people aren't technical experts. The cost of the OS is nothing compared to the hourly rate of a Linux expert that you don't have on staff.
Maybe to you. Your probably a majority on this site but a minority in the world.
I'm waiting for F128 :|
I find this release model as ridiculous as people who don't flush the toilet after going. Major versions are for major changes. As they would say in engineering: change in form, fit and function
It's not that simple. The company is still alive and selling/developping new products. You can't just stop and start over. What you want is a cleanup.
I have a feeling this article doesn't include enough information to understand the actual issue at hand. Getting 3000 applications doesn't mean they actually qualify. Then again, we don't know what qualifies a person for early retirement at Sharp. If there's a union is gets even trickier.
How old are you? I'm assuming less than 35. Wait until you get there. I'm 6' 4" and was 170 for as long as I could remember no matter what I consummed. Yeah, I was a tall skinny geek. Now I play intensive sports 3 times a week and I'm 220 and it's a good weight for me. If I don't control my food intake (quantity and quality) then I go up to 235 fairly quickly.
Is this article trying to point out that the company having to offer retirement packages is going to hurt them financially or talent wise?
If they go offering costly features (take that with a grain a salt) such as data and offer it for free in exchange for ads, the big players will probably find something on which to bring them to court. I don't think this playground is as friendly as the previous playgrounds they've taken over.
On the other hand, let Google get in there so I can finally have a reasonnable cell phone bill.
Just my 2 cents.
Just buy them Apple devices. There's so many restrictions and content control you won't have to worry about anything.
I don't believe that stat. I quick lookup on google provided many references to problem with children in prison in many other countries.
Just saying, looks like MS is serious this time. They are definitively getting media and user attention. I have not ridded of my android phone yet but I have 2 non tech friends that opted for the new Windows Phone after owning Android phones for many years.
Linux is a great OS when deployed on cookie cutter devices. This is the reason it succeeds here and never did in the mainstream PC market.
Now to assume that it will own the market forever is naive and most probably incorrect. May I bring up the fact that Apple was nowhere to be seen until they got their iPod series of products out? MS is showing great interest in breaking into the market and it looks like Samsung wants to help them. If you recall, Black Berry too was at top of the mobile device world a couple of years ago.
You did absolutelly no research before you made these statements. IE had bad moments but remains a competitor. From a developpers standpoint all browsers have their flaws. People who bitch about IE don't use IE, people who bitch about Firefox or Chrome don't use them. Simple as that. People will always bitch that they have to make changes to their work to accomodate a difference in another browser they don't use.
I too hate the 1000 notifications that come from IE when you first run it. Unfortunately the company does that because it's the only way to keep you informed that you don't know what your doing and that if you screw up, well you can't say we didn't tell you.
FYI, I use all 4 browsers because our customers use them all. Firefox, IE, Chrome and Safari (Damn I hate Safari) :)
I can second Jafafa. I've seen two cases close to me. Although I don't take away from the facts that there are plenty of honest cops.
I wish they left me alone on my way to work. Jeez, I'm only going 20km over the speed limit!!!
Wonder if the word 'THE' is trademarked. If not, let the race begin.
Don't you need to provide a defined protocole layout or something of the sort? Are you telling me that I can get a patent right now for mind controlled input devices without having developed mind input devices?
My brother was caught by the police peeing in a bush. He just had to show up in front a judge, explain he was just peeing and they slapped him with a fine. End of story. Don't know where you get your info but experience tells otherwise.
Are you saying it is more prudent to protect the offenders rights than the freedom of his victims?
As far as I'm concerned you lose your rights the minute you break the law. If you become labelled as dangerous to people then I 100% agree with the minotoring of such person. If you ask that person who is going to be monitored to chose between freedom with monitoring or prison, they will chose to be monitored.
We protect criminals far too much. "Oh, you can't put him in prison, the other prisoners will rape him the same way he raped that little girl. Why would we want him to live through the same thing as his victimes?"
It doesn't matter what OS you are using. The apps can contain ads even if you paid for it. If the App developpers are stupid enough to display ads after you've paid then so be it. Maybe later customers will stop buying it.
A smart guy like this has 1000 more ideas to invest in. He should sell if the price is right and reuse his money. Invest in real estate and future projects that will once again yield large numbers like he did the time. He obviously has flare so he should continu using it on his own terms.
Don't get your panties in a bunch. It ain't going to happen.
You've pretty much summed up most Slashdot users. They favour mostly one platform (Linux in this case) and in turn have a bias opinion on any competitor of their favourite platform.
Am I the only one that sees the demise of pay phones as a way for the Matrix to keep us trapped?
I don't care if they cops do a search of my home without a warrant as long as they don't destroy anything or pay for the damages. In the end I want to be free of drug dealers and crooks in my community. If the price to pay is a couple of false positives then so be it. If there's abuse we can deal with it when it occurs.
The way I see it, if you don't do anything wrong you have nothing to fear. Otherwise, let the system catch you.
I use VS 2010 and have been using the VS series since 2003. I find it to be a great step forward. Add source control and you have a real production environment. Coding without and IDE would be like using a hand drill instead of a power drill, it just doesn't make sense.