Will Smith somehow. He'll make witty comments, wear sharp clothes, and have wacky, exciting, sexy adventures all over the city! We'll add in some expensive special effects, a busty actress, and a hip-hop song written by Will Smith himself!
I can tell that this movie will be unique, and the total opposite of the Hollywood standard! How exciting! Finally, a movie that will accurately portray geeks, a movie with no stereotypes or dumbed down plots!
Gates is arranging matters so he can entirely cash out
Do you think he will ever get out entirely, or just hold various bogus jobs at MS? I wonder what would happen to Microsoft's stock price if Bill came out and said, "I retire." Obviously it has to happen someday, the question is will Microsoft still be a dominant player on the market when it does? As a Microsoft shareholder, I hope he does not back off too far. Obviously, his stepping back from the CEO position hasn't been noted as bad news by the Street. (microsoft shares up 2 points today, various articles indicate that volatile trading isn't a concern)
He can't buy off the government- he's tried. But he can buy a fall guy. That is Ballmer
I seriously doubt this. Steve and Bill go way back as friends and coworkers. Hell, the two were college buddies. True, Bill will screw over his competitors, but his close friends? I don't think Bill is that evil.
There's really no way for MS to expand further
Posh. This is nonsense. There are many new mediums to expand into, and Microsoft can do it through various acquisitions and mergers. For example, Interactive TV, Handhelds and such. Hell, with AOL and Time Warner joining hands, whose to say that Microsoft and some other major media or cable provider don't hook up?
While the future may not look entirely bright for MS, I think it is shortsigthed to expect them on the way out. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if MS was still around ten years from now, bigger, richer, and bad-asserer.:)
Guys like gates, love them or hate them, usually aren't motivated by money, and while he may make moves that are financially sound, I really doubt much of his motivation for doing anything is his own *personal* wealth
I agree. If Gates didn't truly love his job, he would have gotten out of it a looooooooong time ago, when he was worth much less. He keeps at it because he loves his job, I'd assume because of the power that he has, the control he has over 30,000+ developers and many smaller computer companies.
An very business-oriented friend of mine once said he wanted to one day own a company that the government was investigating or taking to court, much like Microsoft is/has been. He argued, "Imagine the power money I'd have to possess to have the government step in and try to regulate me..." I would wager Billy-boy feels roughly the same way.
Sam Raimi did not direct the Flintstones. He had a cameo role in it, as he has in many movies, but sometimes he gets confused with his brother Ted, an actor
Ah, you are right. I saw him listed as being part of The Flinstones and assumed he had directed it. Upon closer inspection, though, I realized what becomes of one who assumes!:)
Ah, who could forget his finest hour of directing. The year is 1994; the move... The Flinstones. Ah, Sam, you are a master.:)
But seriously, he has done some good stuff. The Evil Dead movies were funny as hell, and he did show that he was a good director with A Simple Plan. I think his style will work well for the Spiderman movie...
Stupid user!:) Yeah, my moderation limit was (and is) set to not see AC posts... I didn't realize that it would still lay it out, appearing as those who responded to the hidden AC posts appeared as though they responded to my post.
My bad, won't make that mistake again! Thanks for the heads up...
Sorry about that, I have my moderation set too high so I don't see those AC posts, which lists your post as though it were a reply to mine.... sorry.:(
Is/. not showing right? I've been misquoted about three times now. Reread my post. I said that no one would switch to Linux if they were happy with MS. The same goes for the other way aruond - why switch from one option which you are happy with to another? IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE.
I've never heard anyone say, "I like Microsoft products so much I am going to start using Linux instead of NT."
I would wager that you were not happy with Windows, hence you switched. If you were perfectly happy using Microsoft products, why would you switch to Linux?
I am not saying that no one is switching to Linux. Hell, I have Linux installed on my computer! I was just saying, those who were happy with one choice (be it MS or Linux, would not up and switch to another). This statement did not mean to raise such controversy, rather I thought it was a striaght-forward assertion. My bad.:)
Whassa? I think my statement made great sense, although you hacked my quote. I said:
I've never heard anyone say, "I like Microsoft products so much I am going to start using Linux instead of NT."
you said that I said:
I've never heard of anybody switching from Microsoft to a Linux
Which are two totally different things! What sane person would have an option that they're totally happy with, and decide to switch to something totally different. That would be like saying, "I really like Ford cars, I've been ever so happy with their cost, performance, appearance, etc., etc. Therefore, I will buy a Toyota."
What person would switch from one option that they love, to another, unless forced to do so (i.e., bosses)?
Well, when I hear that Micros~1 wants linux people, and now freebsd people, it smells like a port of some of their more "popular" software.
I doubt it. When people switch from Microsoft to an alternative OS, like a BSD or Linux, isn't it, in part, to get away from Microsoft? I've never heard anyone say, "I like Microsoft products so much I am going to start using Linux instead of NT." I guess one could argue that people may like Office, but not Windows, but I don't know - Office has that Windowy feel about it.
Anyway, I seriously doubt Microsoft would start promoting software that would adversely affect their core business - the Windows OS. I would wager that the reason they want these BSD folks for the Hotmail group is because Hotmail still runs on a bunch of FreeBSD servers, which were suppose to be converted to NT boxes. (The conversion process has been riddled with problems, hence the reason only part of Hotmail uses NT, the other half using non-Microsoft solutions.)
How can you sue someone over their what they like?
It seems to me that the court system is telling the government that they have to use the cheapest solution, not the best. It seems if the Labor Department is using Office and is happy with the performance and cost, why should they be forced to switch?
I guess Corel will do whatever it takes to stay in business.;-) (evil grin)
My first impression (despite my dislike for Microsoft) was that Corel was being a crybaby, so I read the article to get some more facts, but the facts (e.g. the mechanism of the government's alleged misdeed) weren't clearly spelled out. So instead of being mad at Microsoft or Corel, I'm now mad at whatever news organization provided the article
Usually we are told what to do and who to hate in a much more concise format. Hmmm... perhaps we'll have to think for ourselves this time?
Hmmm, so, since there are a finite number of atoms that can be arranged in a finite number of ways, we could create a living, breathing human being by just randomly matching up atoms in various combinations?
Let me ask you this. Has anyone been able to "breathe" life into a pile of molecules? You make it sound so simple. So, surely, in our advanced technological age, some scientists would have done this by now, or are these the first scientists to ever do this? Also, if these are the first, why do they assume they can breathe life into a pile of molecules, which has never had life breathed into it before?
I am not religious, so don't worry about me gettin' on the soapbox and claiming God creates life, blah, blah, blah, I just think there's more to life than a pile of molecules.
OK, so we know the minimum amount of genetic matter that must exist there, fine. I still don't understand how these scientists can breathe life into it?
Take these needed genes, squish them together. From what I understand, you would have a pile of genes, not a living creature. Under what methods does a pile of molecules "come to life?" Does anyone have any resources or explanations, this is got me stumped.
If they can breathe life into non-living material, if they can take this pile of genetic soup and construct a living "thing," then kudos to them.
"Dad! Your hand's stuck in the toaster again!" (Different Simpsons episode, but funny as hell. Hope appliances don't take over when the roll over occurs.)
Whassa? You're obviously not looking at each digit in the date: (the zeros in 2/2/2003 are not prime), and 3/3/3119 contains 9, which is not prime. I guess you are looking at each number, representing the month/day/year?
What dates are twin primes, though!:) Here are a few (looking at each month/day/year as a prime):
3/3/1997 and 5/5/1999
5/11/1997 and 7/13/1999
5/3/2081 and 7/5/2083
5/3/2111 and 7/5/2113
5/17/2999 and 7/19/3001
I'd type them all out, but I just don't have the time.:)
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I dunno. But they're getting plenty of Malk.
When Homer imagines his evil self "I am evil homer. I am evil homer. I am evil Homer."
See: http://www.icbiass.com/sounds/9f1 8/evil_homer.wav
The last couple of years have really sucked. Thank God for syndication.
I can tell that this movie will be unique, and the total opposite of the Hollywood standard! How exciting! Finally, a movie that will accurately portray geeks, a movie with no stereotypes or dumbed down plots!
Do you think he will ever get out entirely, or just hold various bogus jobs at MS? I wonder what would happen to Microsoft's stock price if Bill came out and said, "I retire." Obviously it has to happen someday, the question is will Microsoft still be a dominant player on the market when it does? As a Microsoft shareholder, I hope he does not back off too far. Obviously, his stepping back from the CEO position hasn't been noted as bad news by the Street. (microsoft shares up 2 points today, various articles indicate that volatile trading isn't a concern)
He can't buy off the government- he's tried. But he can buy a fall guy. That is Ballmer
I seriously doubt this. Steve and Bill go way back as friends and coworkers. Hell, the two were college buddies. True, Bill will screw over his competitors, but his close friends? I don't think Bill is that evil.
There's really no way for MS to expand further
Posh. This is nonsense. There are many new mediums to expand into, and Microsoft can do it through various acquisitions and mergers. For example, Interactive TV, Handhelds and such. Hell, with AOL and Time Warner joining hands, whose to say that Microsoft and some other major media or cable provider don't hook up?
While the future may not look entirely bright for MS, I think it is shortsigthed to expect them on the way out. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if MS was still around ten years from now, bigger, richer, and bad-asserer. :)
Take it easy...
I agree. If Gates didn't truly love his job, he would have gotten out of it a looooooooong time ago, when he was worth much less. He keeps at it because he loves his job, I'd assume because of the power that he has, the control he has over 30,000+ developers and many smaller computer companies.
An very business-oriented friend of mine once said he wanted to one day own a company that the government was investigating or taking to court, much like Microsoft is/has been. He argued, "Imagine the power money I'd have to possess to have the government step in and try to regulate me..." I would wager Billy-boy feels roughly the same way.
Ah, you are right. I saw him listed as being part of The Flinstones and assumed he had directed it. Upon closer inspection, though, I realized what becomes of one who assumes! :)
Thanks for the heads up!
But seriously, he has done some good stuff. The Evil Dead movies were funny as hell, and he did show that he was a good director with A Simple Plan. I think his style will work well for the Spiderman movie...
Tee hee! Finally, a 900 # for us computer nerds! :)
Stupid user! :) Yeah, my moderation limit was (and is) set to not see AC posts... I didn't realize that it would still lay it out, appearing as those who responded to the hidden AC posts appeared as though they responded to my post.
My bad, won't make that mistake again! Thanks for the heads up...
Sorry about that, I have my moderation set too high so I don't see those AC posts, which lists your post as though it were a reply to mine.... sorry. :(
Is /. not showing right? I've been misquoted about three times now. Reread my post. I said that no one would switch to Linux if they were happy with MS. The same goes for the other way aruond - why switch from one option which you are happy with to another? IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE.
I've never heard anyone say, "I like Microsoft products so much I am going to start using Linux instead of NT."
I would wager that you were not happy with Windows, hence you switched. If you were perfectly happy using Microsoft products, why would you switch to Linux?
I am not saying that no one is switching to Linux. Hell, I have Linux installed on my computer! I was just saying, those who were happy with one choice (be it MS or Linux, would not up and switch to another). This statement did not mean to raise such controversy, rather I thought it was a striaght-forward assertion. My bad. :)
I've never heard anyone say, "I like Microsoft products so much I am going to start using Linux instead of NT."
you said that I said:
I've never heard of anybody switching from Microsoft to a Linux
Which are two totally different things! What sane person would have an option that they're totally happy with, and decide to switch to something totally different. That would be like saying, "I really like Ford cars, I've been ever so happy with their cost, performance, appearance, etc., etc. Therefore, I will buy a Toyota."What person would switch from one option that they love, to another, unless forced to do so (i.e., bosses)?
And, in conclusion, please don't misquote me! :)
I doubt it. When people switch from Microsoft to an alternative OS, like a BSD or Linux, isn't it, in part, to get away from Microsoft? I've never heard anyone say, "I like Microsoft products so much I am going to start using Linux instead of NT." I guess one could argue that people may like Office, but not Windows, but I don't know - Office has that Windowy feel about it.
Anyway, I seriously doubt Microsoft would start promoting software that would adversely affect their core business - the Windows OS. I would wager that the reason they want these BSD folks for the Hotmail group is because Hotmail still runs on a bunch of FreeBSD servers, which were suppose to be converted to NT boxes. (The conversion process has been riddled with problems, hence the reason only part of Hotmail uses NT, the other half using non-Microsoft solutions.)
It seems to me that the court system is telling the government that they have to use the cheapest solution, not the best. It seems if the Labor Department is using Office and is happy with the performance and cost, why should they be forced to switch?
I guess Corel will do whatever it takes to stay in business. ;-) (evil grin)
Usually we are told what to do and who to hate in a much more concise format. Hmmm... perhaps we'll have to think for ourselves this time?
Could you post that reply from Amazon (if you still have it). I'm interested in reading it. Thanks!
Barnes and Noble has their own referral program too. http://www.bn.com/affiliate/index.asp
Let me ask you this. Has anyone been able to "breathe" life into a pile of molecules? You make it sound so simple. So, surely, in our advanced technological age, some scientists would have done this by now, or are these the first scientists to ever do this? Also, if these are the first, why do they assume they can breathe life into a pile of molecules, which has never had life breathed into it before?
I am not religious, so don't worry about me gettin' on the soapbox and claiming God creates life, blah, blah, blah, I just think there's more to life than a pile of molecules.
Take these needed genes, squish them together. From what I understand, you would have a pile of genes, not a living creature. Under what methods does a pile of molecules "come to life?" Does anyone have any resources or explanations, this is got me stumped.
If they can breathe life into non-living material, if they can take this pile of genetic soup and construct a living "thing," then kudos to them.
If you haven't seen Office Space, I'd highly recommend it! It is hilarious.
"Dad! Your hand's stuck in the toaster again!" (Different Simpsons episode, but funny as hell. Hope appliances don't take over when the roll over occurs.)
What dates are twin primes, though! :) Here are a few (looking at each month/day/year as a prime):
3/3/1997 and 5/5/1999
5/11/1997 and 7/13/1999
5/3/2081 and 7/5/2083
5/3/2111 and 7/5/2113
5/17/2999 and 7/19/3001
I'd type them all out, but I just don't have the time. :)