It sounds like the only thing you would accept is for the appointees to have no political exposure whatsoever.
No, I never said that. If you recall, I was pointing out the complete and total disconnect between what Donald Trump said he would do versus what he's doing.
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You would not want someone in a leadership position who knew nothing about the topic.
You're right, I wouldn't. Like Donald Trump as the president of the United States. He's never held any office ever, never even been appointed as dogcatcher, but somehow he's the perfect guy to be the leader of the world's most powerful nation? Makes perfect sense.
Caller: Microsoft support? Yeah, I applied the latest patch and my PC won't connect to the internet!"
Microsoft: "Okay, first thing you need to do is download Linux. Oh, wait, you can't connect to the internet. Okay, go to an internet cafe or a friend's home, someone who was smart enough to stick with Win 7. Get them to download a copy of Linux, I recommend Linux Mint. The burn it to a CD or put it on a flash drive. Go back home. Boot from the CD or the flash drive, then follow the prompts that say "Install Linux Mint". Okay, then restart your computer and select "Linux" at the bootloader menu. From now on, do this every time you boot and this will permanently fix your Windows problem...."
Yes. Since the days of Windows XP and later every crash can be traced back to an improper driver handling, a hardware failure or my personal favorite: software doing shit it was never supposed to (I'm looking at you specifically anti-virus software).
Ahhh, the "No True Scotsman" fallacy, or in this case, the "No True Windows Bug" fallacy.
Glorious. It's always something else's fault, it couldn't POSSIBLY be a fault in Windows. lol
Or do you think computers magic themselves into existence
Lol, yes, thegarbz, that is exactly what I think. I hope you don't claim some different reason for them appearing right in the exact rack where I need them to be.
I find the hardest thing to explain to old people is that there usually a multitude of ways to do the same thing on a computer, and not to get too upset or fixated on a single method.
Lol, I'll remember that the next time you spout off about something changing that you don't like. It'll happen.:)
I think it would have been nice of them to offer both types on this model so as to bridge the gap, so to speak. It certainly would have been a friendlier thing to do for their users if they cared about that sort of stuff.
Just pointing out that someone holding back the future for others is rather an asshole.
I'm not holding back anything for anyone- Apple doesn't consult with me on their design specs. If they had, I'd have suggested they offer both kinds of ports on their new toy.
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That's said out of love, not anger
This explains why you're single, and why you'll probably stay that way.
It's true only if all of them break. If only one of them breaks, then I can use one the other ones, since they are all 100% interchangeable. (I can even connect a USB hub, if need be, to add more ports, should the need arise)
The same thing is true of USB ports- only if all of them break is there a problem. And they're interchangeable too.
On any other laptop, OTOH, if your HDMI or VGA or Ethernet or (insert your favorite purpose-specific port type here) port breaks, you're dead in the water until you send the laptop in to get the port repaired, or replace the laptop entirely.
Sure, but this is true if one or more of the ports on your MBP breaks too, no?
USB is pretty serviceable for most things and if you're really into buying dongles ("adapters", whatever) then you can do so for USB too. If one breaks, you use another one with or without an adapter. There are USB adapters for just about everything.
It just seems that a lot of Apple users will go to any length to justify whatever Apple forces them do and avoid having to say anything negative about Apple hardware. They also seem to get very cranky (like SuperKendall, for example) if anyone dares to disagree or says they don't like something about Apple hardware. It's seems like cognitive dissonance to me.
You're lucky if a few weeks isn't worth dramatically more than a Bitcoin (or perhaps unlucky).
A few weeks on my home PC wouldn't be worth shit.
My email is all online so that's not a worry; the rest of my stuff is backed up frequently enough so it's not a big deal. And yes, I go in and spot-check a few files from time to time so if they were being bunged up I'd (probably) know about it.
Even so, if my entire PC were to blow up or get stolen it's not like my life would come to an end. It would be a medium-sized inconvenience for a little while, but also a nice excuse to go out and buy a new one.:)
Okay, so the Touch Bar is really useful...but can you honestly defend the loss of USB ports?
If you lose your dongle or it dies or breaks, you're dead in the water. On any other laptop this isn't a problem, but on the MBP it's a make-or-break kind of situation.
I find the removal of USB ports to be a blatantly user-hostile design choice; there's no possible excuse for it except to drive the sale of dongles.
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It sounds like the only thing you would accept is for the appointees to have no political exposure whatsoever.
No, I never said that. If you recall, I was pointing out the complete and total disconnect between what Donald Trump said he would do versus what he's doing.
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You would not want someone in a leadership position who knew nothing about the topic.
You're right, I wouldn't. Like Donald Trump as the president of the United States. He's never held any office ever, never even been appointed as dogcatcher, but somehow he's the perfect guy to be the leader of the world's most powerful nation? Makes perfect sense.
"Draining the swamp" has nothing to do with his cabinet or advisers.
Boy, you got that shit right.
Dude, 1996 called and wants its joke back, but you missed the call because you were on the modem.
I'd reply to you but I can't get on the internet.
>#MAGA
Make America Greedy Again?
boot into linux ,
Lol, I can see it now....
Caller: Microsoft support? Yeah, I applied the latest patch and my PC won't connect to the internet!"
Microsoft: "Okay, first thing you need to do is download Linux. Oh, wait, you can't connect to the internet. Okay, go to an internet cafe or a friend's home, someone who was smart enough to stick with Win 7. Get them to download a copy of Linux, I recommend Linux Mint. The burn it to a CD or put it on a flash drive. Go back home. Boot from the CD or the flash drive, then follow the prompts that say "Install Linux Mint". Okay, then restart your computer and select "Linux" at the bootloader menu. From now on, do this every time you boot and this will permanently fix your Windows problem...."
I know it's not exactly difficult to manually assign an IP, but only if you know what you're doing.
I know what ya mean- for some reason my grandma just never got the hang of configuring DHCP or assigning static IPs.
I tried to email with instructions her but she never responded.
Windows 10: "It just wor*&3_!#dfr2($ carrier lost
How is using non-political insiders *not* draining the swamp?
Oh please shut the fuck up with your bullshitology.
If you think the people he's appointing don't qualify as "political insiders" then you must have one hell of a head injury. Take a look:
Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, is by any measure a "political insider", and if he wasn't, he sure as shit is now.
James N Mattis, Marine Corps general. Yeah, no way this guy knows jack shit about anything "political"!
John F Kelly, Marine Corps general. (See above.)
Mike Pompeo, 3-term congressman from Kansas. Political insider? Heaven forbid!
Steven Mnuchin, former Goldman Sachs employee and billionaire hedge fund manager. I'm sure he doesn't know anyone in power, anywhere.
Jeff Sessions, 4-time senator from Alabama. No way he's a "political insider", right? Right?
Tom Price, six-term Republican congressman from Georgia. Again, no way he's a "political insider", right?
Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history. Does he count as a "political insider"?
I could go on, but even a dullard can see what's what by now.
Previously, very rich men would pay lobbyists to lobby the advisors. Now they've cut out the middle men and the very rich men simply advise.
This is it in a nutshell. They've streamlined the process of corruption.
Using billionaires like Elon Musk and Travis Kalanick to tell you what to do is "swamp draining"?
Yeah, drain that swamp and fill it with....billionaires.
Yes. Since the days of Windows XP and later every crash can be traced back to an improper driver handling, a hardware failure or my personal favorite: software doing shit it was never supposed to (I'm looking at you specifically anti-virus software).
Ahhh, the "No True Scotsman" fallacy, or in this case, the "No True Windows Bug" fallacy.
Glorious. It's always something else's fault, it couldn't POSSIBLY be a fault in Windows. lol
The DEA and other law enforcement agencies take payments. Why wouldn't the FBI?
They just don't, unless they're in the form of bribes.
Sorry buddy, but I'm not finding you very attractive nor do I swing that way.
You don't have to be ashamed of your orientation. Perhaps you and Milo can get together.
Or do you think computers magic themselves into existence
Lol, yes, thegarbz, that is exactly what I think. I hope you don't claim some different reason for them appearing right in the exact rack where I need them to be.
I find the hardest thing to explain to old people is that there usually a multitude of ways to do the same thing on a computer, and not to get too upset or fixated on a single method.
Lol, I'll remember that the next time you spout off about something changing that you don't like. It'll happen. :)
I think it would have been nice of them to offer both types on this model so as to bridge the gap, so to speak. It certainly would have been a friendlier thing to do for their users if they cared about that sort of stuff.
Just pointing out that someone holding back the future for others is rather an asshole.
I'm not holding back anything for anyone- Apple doesn't consult with me on their design specs. If they had, I'd have suggested they offer both kinds of ports on their new toy.
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That's said out of love, not anger
This explains why you're single, and why you'll probably stay that way.
It's true only if all of them break. If only one of them breaks, then I can use one the other ones, since they are all 100% interchangeable. (I can even connect a USB hub, if need be, to add more ports, should the need arise)
The same thing is true of USB ports- only if all of them break is there a problem. And they're interchangeable too.
On any other laptop, OTOH, if your HDMI or VGA or Ethernet or (insert your favorite purpose-specific port type here) port breaks, you're dead in the water until you send the laptop in to get the port repaired, or replace the laptop entirely.
Sure, but this is true if one or more of the ports on your MBP breaks too, no?
USB is pretty serviceable for most things and if you're really into buying dongles ("adapters", whatever) then you can do so for USB too. If one breaks, you use another one with or without an adapter. There are USB adapters for just about everything.
It just seems that a lot of Apple users will go to any length to justify whatever Apple forces them do and avoid having to say anything negative about Apple hardware. They also seem to get very cranky (like SuperKendall, for example) if anyone dares to disagree or says they don't like something about Apple hardware. It's seems like cognitive dissonance to me.
Which I guess you are for? What an asshole!
Wow, kind of tightly wound, aren't you? Should I skip trying to have a civil discussion with you in the future?
You must be a real joy to work with. If you ever have a relationship I'd recommend dialing down your anger a bit.
You're lucky if a few weeks isn't worth dramatically more than a Bitcoin (or perhaps unlucky).
A few weeks on my home PC wouldn't be worth shit.
My email is all online so that's not a worry; the rest of my stuff is backed up frequently enough so it's not a big deal. And yes, I go in and spot-check a few files from time to time so if they were being bunged up I'd (probably) know about it.
Even so, if my entire PC were to blow up or get stolen it's not like my life would come to an end. It would be a medium-sized inconvenience for a little while, but also a nice excuse to go out and buy a new one. :)
So what would you do if you discover that this ransomware has been slowly infecting your backups for the past several weeks?
Then I'd go back further than several weeks.
My backups are separate, individualized, and not of the constantly online variety. Multiple separate drives, stored offsite, etc etc etc.
I hope they all burn in hell forever, like a quantum candle fed by the limitless energy of the universe.
The Touch Bar is really useful.
Okay, so the Touch Bar is really useful...but can you honestly defend the loss of USB ports?
If you lose your dongle or it dies or breaks, you're dead in the water. On any other laptop this isn't a problem, but on the MBP it's a make-or-break kind of situation.
I find the removal of USB ports to be a blatantly user-hostile design choice; there's no possible excuse for it except to drive the sale of dongles.
The answer is a slow, torturous, painful, publicly televised death for the perpetrators of such actions...
I like this idea and would happily contribute to a Kickstarter campaign to help make it a reality.