Believe it or not, there is a Health Insurance company in my area called Apple Care. There is also a Meat processing company with a logo that's strikingly similar in every way, to AMD's Logo. I'm betting neither Apple or AMD know of this or, most likely, the many more like this.
I called this back in July. The lawsuits for the Da Vinci Robot have been going on in my area for at least a year or more. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want one of those things cutting on me until the Tech is reliable. They started using Da Vinci in the year 2000 and these issues are just now cropping up, so there is a huge backlog to sort through.
There are 20 jurisdictions in the United States that allow the condemned to choose from the five methods the USA uses for executions. These methods include: Gas, Hanging, Lethal Injection, Electrocution and Firing Squad. For Firing squad, make sure you commit the crime in Idaho, Oklahoma or Utah. For Hanging, make sure it's either Delaware, New Hampshire or Washington.
Good Luck and choose wisely, you won't get another chance!
And what are you going to do when Win7 is no longer supported?. Eventually you are going to be forced into Metro/Modern or switch to a different OS. Unless Microsoft releases the Source Code for Windows, so we can all fix the bugs (not likely) you are stuck with forced upgrades, limited choice and lock-ins.
It's generally been my experience that Microsoft can do whatever it wants to it's customers and they will continue to accept this type of treatment. I left that illogical insanity October of 2012 and I'm never going back. I figured I didn't NEED to be a slave and moved on to Xubuntu, I only wish I did it years ago. It's surprising how far along WINE has come -- I have a closet full of Games and have no problem running any of them and have even been making reports for the WineDB for others to be informed.
Seems like all the complaints about Linux these days are either myths or the belief that Linux functions the same as it did in '98. I used it in the 90's and it wasn't good enough for me then, but as of my switch last year, it's finally ready. It really is the best time for switching if anybody wants to switch. From where I sit, a revolution is happening with the Linux OS being a usable replacement for Windows and Indie games giving us the originality that companies like EA can't. The future I see is made of Indies and Linux. In my humble, expert opinion.
Incidentally, the newest fglrx AMD Graphic Driver supports the new 3.12 Kernel -- Nvidia doesn't. There is also a huge performance boost to AMD Cards with the 3.12 Kernel; AMD is picking up speed on Linux. As far as quality, even on Windows Nvidia is better so I wouldn't expect AMD to be better anytime soon. There is one place where AMD surpasses Nvidia, that's the Open Source driver. Nvidia doesn't have an Open Source driver, but some kids managed to hack a bit and create one; although not official and not anywhere as good as AMDs Open Source Radeon driver.
Hardware is different, and on my hardware with an 6670 GPU, I can't say that I've had any issues with AMD on Linux. It's possible it's because I build all my machines especially for Linux. My Tip for a Linux computer is to build it yourself so you know the hardware. If you buy a Windows machine, there is no guarantee it will work on Linux without some tinkering, that's where most users have Issues I assume; Windows Hardware/Computer.
In all fairness, from personal experience, when one comes out of Prison after a lengthy time period; one is a better criminal. It's a school for Criminals. I believe if she were forced into a good Mental Institution for several years, there is a very good chance that she could be a productive member of society. If Prison is the path chosen, you can expect even worse behavior when she is released.
People are mobile now, walking around, getting more exercise. yet still having weight issues, even more than before. I think it's time to drop the old way of thinking, the senseless ideas of sitting on the Couch or Desktop Computer makes you overweight. It's clearly wrong.
For things that don't need to be secure, sure, Wireless is OK. But you can't argue that Wired is more secure, forget about it. Wired, local networks are something a lot of Companies and Governments should learn to use. My home is completely wired, and I don't ever see that changing (I don't own a Smart Phone etc.). That's MY preference, but I understand completely that most people, seemingly yourself; don't really care about privacy or security.
"if we can guarantee a certain standard of living for people on our production lines"
You actually think Humans care about that?. It's a slim minority, most likely countable on your fingers. And boycott? yeah THAT'S worked well in the past. We still see things like the Foxconn incident precisely because of lack of care and no willingness, except for a handful of people, to do anything about it as long as they can get their product. I've learned to accept that, because it's not going to change and I can't change it.
Valve wants native ports, not Wine usage. Their strategy for streaming is sort of a Microsoft tactic. Consumers will find Steaming to be cumbersome and eventually demand native ports from publishers, that's valves goal with streaming; Native ports. They've had plenty of time to figure all this out and gather the data. It's a big risk for them, they aren't just going to throw something out there and hope it catches.
In the end we all need to stop thinking about Wine. It's more of a problem, than a solution.
Apparently in Ubuntu it's now RALT-SYSRQ-K which I haven't tried. But ALT+SYSRQ+R-E-I-S-U-B works wonders during a hard lockup where CTRL+ALT+F2 doesn't function.
I have one, but I covered it with one of those fancy Tux stickers. It's working real good right now, when I push it, it does nothing; heaven forbid it opened any Windows.
Exactly, it's totally laughable all the fanboys telling Ubuntu users to switch to Mint. And when they get there, they have no Software Center (to Buy apps) and a truck load of Bugs added from hacking Ubuntu code. AC: Ubuntu is #3 on Distrowatch, that shows how much Minty FUD you spew. With Debian at #2 and rising. But DW isn't a real Survey, it's a click counter.
There is nothing wrong with Ubuntu, they have done more to put Linux on radar as a real alternative to Windows than any other distro. For me personally, I don't like or dislike Unity since I never tried it; I use Xubuntu. Instead of going to Mint, try the other official distros 1st, people seem to conveniently forget they can have the full Ubuntu experience without Unity. Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Kubuntu etc. Canonical isn't Microsoft, they don't force you to use one GUI.
Don't take it the wrong way, but I feel Debian is for those who don't care to ride the current Desktop/Gaming Linux wave we are in. It's for the old hats who like living in the Stone Age of yesterday. But, if you know what you're doing you can add repos to bring it up to Ubuntu standards with all that proprietary goodness. Now OpenSuse is something Ubuntu fans should keep their eye on. Great community and one-click App installs, with a possible future involving a real App store where one could actually buy things like the Ubuntu Software Center.
Now, it's just my opinion, but I think Xubuntu is the best thing since Sliced Bread. As far as something a newbie or former Windows user (like myself) can feel right at home with, Xubuntu is very popular and probably second to regular Ubuntu. If something actually happened to Xubuntu, I'd probably roll a Debian/XFCE for my usage.
Not to mention, if you want to use Steam or any new game for that matter, Developers have pretty much chosen Ubuntu as the officially supported platform. So good luck trying to convince people of your opinion that Ubuntu sucks. But people of Slashdot, please don't forget about Desura. Desura not only has more games than Steam for Linux, but the ability to download them Stand-alone and they have a few AAA titles like Freespace 2 (with FS2 Open) and Fallout along with a few others. Desura also has a good lot of free games for download, something Steam is lacking and IMO, needs to add. Again, just my opinion, but who's to say that Valve doesn't have some sinister plan to go all Android on us with Steambox; and simply using Desktop Linux (and our faces) as a stepping stone?.
It will NOT be using Windows. You can buy a Windows license and install it if you like, but SteamBox is Linux 100%. Valve wants to get as far away from Microsoft as possible. I can see a future where they don't offer steam for Windows anymore.
The US usually hires contractors to build it's equipment. Now check this out: Say a Chinese company builds our Killer Robot and we end up in some Skirmish or War with the Chinese. Who's to say our Chinese made Robots actually has code secretly implemented that prevents them from killing Chinese people?.
You can disagree with me all you like, but the US is a melting pot, especially today. It's not unheard of during times of War, that citizens defect to fight for their native country. This will become a big problem in the future, Citizens refusing to fight against their native homeland. And Robots just might be the ticket out of this complication if done properly.
Our (or our kids) entire future will most likely depend entirely on automation. Instead of Humans going to work, we may have our own Robots that we send to work for us. I'm sure there will be restrictions though.
Edit>Preferences>Privacy Tab> Check 'Clear History When Firefox Closes' and click Settings to select what to clear on Exit. How is that difficult? Note: This is for the Linux version, I dunno about Mac/Win.
Man you guys are living in ignorance city. I had the displeasure of working at a car lot for far too long. You guys just THINK Cars are safe, we had recalls all the time about things catching on fire or brakes failing and nobody knows about this except the owners who receive the letter in the mail to come get something important replaced. The manufacturer isn't going to tell you they knew about the issues and released a potentially dangerous product with potentially deadly flaws.
You actually think self driving Cars are going to be our savior? Then ignorance city fits you very well.
To the other guys who think Manual Transmissions are going away, no. Manual Transmissions are released with some of the cheaper model cars and sports cars as optional and are sold in limited quantity, have been for many years now since automatic engulfed us. But if you want it, you have to specifically ask for it. And by all means, you don't have to read a word I say, just wait for the bad things to happen when the time comes. Car crashes from computer error will become normal, just like stuck gas petals. Life will go on and nothing will change, just like it does now.
Isn't it something? How things so terrible, become the normal and acceptable. And nothing will ever change until people stop rationalizing things. Buckle up kiddies. That's actually or was, an inside joke once because of the number of early seatbelt failures.
What's worse is those new fees they attach to recover those lost funds, will be ongoing long after the funds have been recovered from our pockets. It's Corporate Rape against the populous.
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Or just use Xubuntu......
Believe it or not, there is a Health Insurance company in my area called Apple Care. There is also a Meat processing company with a logo that's strikingly similar in every way, to AMD's Logo. I'm betting neither Apple or AMD know of this or, most likely, the many more like this.
What a coincidence! This was posted on Tuesday and we all know that Tuesday is Soylent Green day!.
Well it didn't fail, no matter how badly your proprietary brain wants it to. this shows you how it can and does work.
I called this back in July. The lawsuits for the Da Vinci Robot have been going on in my area for at least a year or more. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want one of those things cutting on me until the Tech is reliable. They started using Da Vinci in the year 2000 and these issues are just now cropping up, so there is a huge backlog to sort through.
There are 20 jurisdictions in the United States that allow the condemned to choose from the five methods the USA uses for executions. These methods include: Gas, Hanging, Lethal Injection, Electrocution and Firing Squad. For Firing squad, make sure you commit the crime in Idaho, Oklahoma or Utah. For Hanging, make sure it's either Delaware, New Hampshire or Washington.
Good Luck and choose wisely, you won't get another chance!
And what are you going to do when Win7 is no longer supported?. Eventually you are going to be forced into Metro/Modern or switch to a different OS. Unless Microsoft releases the Source Code for Windows, so we can all fix the bugs (not likely) you are stuck with forced upgrades, limited choice and lock-ins.
It's generally been my experience that Microsoft can do whatever it wants to it's customers and they will continue to accept this type of treatment. I left that illogical insanity October of 2012 and I'm never going back. I figured I didn't NEED to be a slave and moved on to Xubuntu, I only wish I did it years ago. It's surprising how far along WINE has come -- I have a closet full of Games and have no problem running any of them and have even been making reports for the WineDB for others to be informed.
Seems like all the complaints about Linux these days are either myths or the belief that Linux functions the same as it did in '98. I used it in the 90's and it wasn't good enough for me then, but as of my switch last year, it's finally ready. It really is the best time for switching if anybody wants to switch. From where I sit, a revolution is happening with the Linux OS being a usable replacement for Windows and Indie games giving us the originality that companies like EA can't. The future I see is made of Indies and Linux. In my humble, expert opinion.
Incidentally, the newest fglrx AMD Graphic Driver supports the new 3.12 Kernel -- Nvidia doesn't. There is also a huge performance boost to AMD Cards with the 3.12 Kernel; AMD is picking up speed on Linux. As far as quality, even on Windows Nvidia is better so I wouldn't expect AMD to be better anytime soon. There is one place where AMD surpasses Nvidia, that's the Open Source driver. Nvidia doesn't have an Open Source driver, but some kids managed to hack a bit and create one; although not official and not anywhere as good as AMDs Open Source Radeon driver.
Hardware is different, and on my hardware with an 6670 GPU, I can't say that I've had any issues with AMD on Linux. It's possible it's because I build all my machines especially for Linux. My Tip for a Linux computer is to build it yourself so you know the hardware. If you buy a Windows machine, there is no guarantee it will work on Linux without some tinkering, that's where most users have Issues I assume; Windows Hardware/Computer.
In all fairness, from personal experience, when one comes out of Prison after a lengthy time period; one is a better criminal. It's a school for Criminals. I believe if she were forced into a good Mental Institution for several years, there is a very good chance that she could be a productive member of society. If Prison is the path chosen, you can expect even worse behavior when she is released.
People are mobile now, walking around, getting more exercise. yet still having weight issues, even more than before. I think it's time to drop the old way of thinking, the senseless ideas of sitting on the Couch or Desktop Computer makes you overweight. It's clearly wrong.
For things that don't need to be secure, sure, Wireless is OK. But you can't argue that Wired is more secure, forget about it. Wired, local networks are something a lot of Companies and Governments should learn to use. My home is completely wired, and I don't ever see that changing (I don't own a Smart Phone etc.). That's MY preference, but I understand completely that most people, seemingly yourself; don't really care about privacy or security.
"if we can guarantee a certain standard of living for people on our production lines"
You actually think Humans care about that?. It's a slim minority, most likely countable on your fingers. And boycott? yeah THAT'S worked well in the past. We still see things like the Foxconn incident precisely because of lack of care and no willingness, except for a handful of people, to do anything about it as long as they can get their product. I've learned to accept that, because it's not going to change and I can't change it.
Valve wants native ports, not Wine usage. Their strategy for streaming is sort of a Microsoft tactic. Consumers will find Steaming to be cumbersome and eventually demand native ports from publishers, that's valves goal with streaming; Native ports. They've had plenty of time to figure all this out and gather the data. It's a big risk for them, they aren't just going to throw something out there and hope it catches.
In the end we all need to stop thinking about Wine. It's more of a problem, than a solution.
While I don't really like Gnome 3, that new Software Center looks nice and clean. Not bad.
Apparently in Ubuntu it's now RALT-SYSRQ-K which I haven't tried. But ALT+SYSRQ+R-E-I-S-U-B works wonders during a hard lockup where CTRL+ALT+F2 doesn't function.
I have one, but I covered it with one of those fancy Tux stickers. It's working real good right now, when I push it, it does nothing; heaven forbid it opened any Windows.
Exactly, it's totally laughable all the fanboys telling Ubuntu users to switch to Mint. And when they get there, they have no Software Center (to Buy apps) and a truck load of Bugs added from hacking Ubuntu code. AC: Ubuntu is #3 on Distrowatch, that shows how much Minty FUD you spew. With Debian at #2 and rising. But DW isn't a real Survey, it's a click counter.
There is nothing wrong with Ubuntu, they have done more to put Linux on radar as a real alternative to Windows than any other distro. For me personally, I don't like or dislike Unity since I never tried it; I use Xubuntu. Instead of going to Mint, try the other official distros 1st, people seem to conveniently forget they can have the full Ubuntu experience without Unity. Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Kubuntu etc. Canonical isn't Microsoft, they don't force you to use one GUI.
Don't take it the wrong way, but I feel Debian is for those who don't care to ride the current Desktop/Gaming Linux wave we are in. It's for the old hats who like living in the Stone Age of yesterday. But, if you know what you're doing you can add repos to bring it up to Ubuntu standards with all that proprietary goodness. Now OpenSuse is something Ubuntu fans should keep their eye on. Great community and one-click App installs, with a possible future involving a real App store where one could actually buy things like the Ubuntu Software Center.
Now, it's just my opinion, but I think Xubuntu is the best thing since Sliced Bread. As far as something a newbie or former Windows user (like myself) can feel right at home with, Xubuntu is very popular and probably second to regular Ubuntu. If something actually happened to Xubuntu, I'd probably roll a Debian/XFCE for my usage.
Not to mention, if you want to use Steam or any new game for that matter, Developers have pretty much chosen Ubuntu as the officially supported platform. So good luck trying to convince people of your opinion that Ubuntu sucks. But people of Slashdot, please don't forget about Desura. Desura not only has more games than Steam for Linux, but the ability to download them Stand-alone and they have a few AAA titles like Freespace 2 (with FS2 Open) and Fallout along with a few others. Desura also has a good lot of free games for download, something Steam is lacking and IMO, needs to add. Again, just my opinion, but who's to say that Valve doesn't have some sinister plan to go all Android on us with Steambox; and simply using Desktop Linux (and our faces) as a stepping stone?.
It will NOT be using Windows. You can buy a Windows license and install it if you like, but SteamBox is Linux 100%. Valve wants to get as far away from Microsoft as possible. I can see a future where they don't offer steam for Windows anymore.
Who cares about GTAV?. It's rehashed material designed to make money. You really think those EA's and Rockstars CARE about Games anymore?.
Yeah we live in exciting times, with many restrictions on how exciting it can be.
The US usually hires contractors to build it's equipment. Now check this out: Say a Chinese company builds our Killer Robot and we end up in some Skirmish or War with the Chinese. Who's to say our Chinese made Robots actually has code secretly implemented that prevents them from killing Chinese people?.
You can disagree with me all you like, but the US is a melting pot, especially today. It's not unheard of during times of War, that citizens defect to fight for their native country. This will become a big problem in the future, Citizens refusing to fight against their native homeland. And Robots just might be the ticket out of this complication if done properly.
Our (or our kids) entire future will most likely depend entirely on automation. Instead of Humans going to work, we may have our own Robots that we send to work for us. I'm sure there will be restrictions though.
If they came out with a Linux version, they would have about 10 sales from me.
Edit>Preferences>Privacy Tab> Check 'Clear History When Firefox Closes' and click Settings to select what to clear on Exit. How is that difficult? Note: This is for the Linux version, I dunno about Mac/Win.
Man you guys are living in ignorance city. I had the displeasure of working at a car lot for far too long. You guys just THINK Cars are safe, we had recalls all the time about things catching on fire or brakes failing and nobody knows about this except the owners who receive the letter in the mail to come get something important replaced. The manufacturer isn't going to tell you they knew about the issues and released a potentially dangerous product with potentially deadly flaws.
You actually think self driving Cars are going to be our savior? Then ignorance city fits you very well.
To the other guys who think Manual Transmissions are going away, no. Manual Transmissions are released with some of the cheaper model cars and sports cars as optional and are sold in limited quantity, have been for many years now since automatic engulfed us. But if you want it, you have to specifically ask for it. And by all means, you don't have to read a word I say, just wait for the bad things to happen when the time comes. Car crashes from computer error will become normal, just like stuck gas petals. Life will go on and nothing will change, just like it does now.
Isn't it something? How things so terrible, become the normal and acceptable. And nothing will ever change until people stop rationalizing things. Buckle up kiddies. That's actually or was, an inside joke once because of the number of early seatbelt failures.
What's worse is those new fees they attach to recover those lost funds, will be ongoing long after the funds have been recovered from our pockets. It's Corporate Rape against the populous.