hmm, bit of a chicken and the egg scenario there, isn't it?
is it slow because you yell at it, or do you yell at it because it is slow?
Either way, in the end it only degenerates into a downward spiral, where the computer gets slower and slower, while you get more and more pissed off at it and yell louder...
People tend to eat nearly as much ice cream in winter as in summer, when the body tends to crave the fat in response to harsher environmental conditions.
But just to be safe, better add espresso. And liquor. And cigars. And porn.
If you find Office 2007 so difficult, and hate it so much, why use it? Surely any reasoned arguments would convince your superiors* that Office 2007 is detrimental to your productivity.
I just don't see what the major problem is. Don't like it, don't use it. Simple really
*assuming here that the only reason you use it is because you are forced to at work. If you use it at home and it is your own choice then you have absolutely nothing to complain about
and with that comment I think you have hit the nail on the head.
Lets face it, if you buy a Mac, you are buying the software and the (standard) hardware. Therefore you KNOW that it is going to work... there won't be any fine tweaking trying to get that WiFi card to work. No updates required to get your video card working. Just turn it on and away you go.
And then when you update the software - you know that it will be a successful upgrade, because the hardware is standard.
When you go to Dell, HP, Acer, etc, they each use multitudes of various components to build each computer. This adds complexity, and complexity breeds problems.
Secondly, Windows source isn't open to the Russians or Chinese - can the Linux community guarantee there aren't a few trojans in Linux that date back a few years?
I would think that the answer to that question would be yes. And even IF, and I do mean if, that the Linux community were wrong there, as stated, it is open source - The Brits would be able to trawl through the source code themselves, just to make sure.
Do you think that Microsoft would open up their code to the British Navy? How do we know that there aren't deliberate trojans put into Windows that date back years? (I am sure we have all remember the case of the NSA crypto key)
So, you have 2 options there. Neither of them can 100% guarantee that there are no trojans included, but only one of them allows you to check the source code yourself.
Don't worry about it. This is the Australian Government. They say it is going to cost $2B and take x years to come to fruition, what they mean is that it'll cost $20B and you'll never see it.
I mean here in Melbourne we are STILL waiting for myki
I doubt 1/3 of all Americans even believe that there can be intelligence elsewhere in the universe, much less engaging in homoerotic xenosexual fantasies.
I doubt that 1% of the universe believes that there is intelligent life in America
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Basically because people need to start taking responsibility for their own actions. It shouldn't be up to some higher power (in this case the OS) to coddle the user like a baby.
Maybe I am just having a bad day, but all I am seeing today is "it is all [insert name here] fault that I [insert stupid thing I did here]"
If Microsoft puts out an OS which allows people to write third party software for it, don't they have some obligation to make sure their OS can't be compromised by third parties?
I really do hope that you are trolling there mate, because that is the biggest load of drivel I have ever heard.
Firstly I'd like to say that I am definitely not a Microsoft apologizer. I don't particularly like their OS. I run OSX myself because I wanted to get away from Windows (yeah, now the "use Linux" replies will come in. I HAVE used Linux previously. I used it exclusively between 2000 and 2004, and I found myself playing around with config files too much)
The only real way that Microsoft (Apple, Linux, ANYONE) can ensure that third party software cannot compromise the system is to not allow any third party software to be installed (can you imagine the shit-storm if that were ever implemented?)
Until people stop clicking the little box that says "install this trojan" there is very little that anyone can actually do. You can't blame Microsoft, or anyone else for that matter, for the blatant stupidity of the end user who thinks that "ooooh, this looks pretty, quick add it"
To use a different analogy, I am driving down the road and I see a cliff. Now I could choose to brake or turn, but instead I decide to drive over the cliff. Is it the fault of the car manufacturer for making that possible? Or is it the driver? In this analogy, the guard rails can symbolize the firewall/anti-virus software.
Perhaps we need to create a license to use a computer just like a drivers license. Until you can make sound, reasoned decisions on what to install, you are not permitted to operate a computer.
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and I just remembered this kid maybe if he was a little bit calmer the game would have loaded ;)
hmm, bit of a chicken and the egg scenario there, isn't it?
is it slow because you yell at it, or do you yell at it because it is slow?
Either way, in the end it only degenerates into a downward spiral, where the computer gets slower and slower, while you get more and more pissed off at it and yell louder...
People tend to eat nearly as much ice cream in winter as in summer, when the body tends to crave the fat in response to harsher environmental conditions.
But just to be safe, better add espresso. And liquor. And cigars. And porn.
in fact, forget the espresso and the cigars
ummm, lets see.
0000
0001
0010
0011
0100
0101
0110
0111
1000
1001
1010
1011
1100
1101
1110
1111
then keep on continuing from 15, all the way up to infinite
I just have to ask this question:
If you find Office 2007 so difficult, and hate it so much, why use it? Surely any reasoned arguments would convince your superiors* that Office 2007 is detrimental to your productivity.
I just don't see what the major problem is. Don't like it, don't use it. Simple really
*assuming here that the only reason you use it is because you are forced to at work. If you use it at home and it is your own choice then you have absolutely nothing to complain about
Oh, oh, I'm sorry but this is abuse. You want room 12A just along the corridor
Stupid git
in that case, don't get a MacGyver Mii.. you'll be dead in 2 mins
and with that comment I think you have hit the nail on the head.
Lets face it, if you buy a Mac, you are buying the software and the (standard) hardware. Therefore you KNOW that it is going to work... there won't be any fine tweaking trying to get that WiFi card to work. No updates required to get your video card working. Just turn it on and away you go.
And then when you update the software - you know that it will be a successful upgrade, because the hardware is standard.
When you go to Dell, HP, Acer, etc, they each use multitudes of various components to build each computer. This adds complexity, and complexity breeds problems.
Macs are simple - that is all there is to it.
Now I await the "Apple fanboi!!" flames
yeah, but they tend to play minesweeper the real game. can't just press the reset button there
Secondly, Windows source isn't open to the Russians or Chinese - can the Linux community guarantee there aren't a few trojans in Linux that date back a few years?
I would think that the answer to that question would be yes. And even IF, and I do mean if, that the Linux community were wrong there, as stated, it is open source - The Brits would be able to trawl through the source code themselves, just to make sure.
Do you think that Microsoft would open up their code to the British Navy? How do we know that there aren't deliberate trojans put into Windows that date back years? (I am sure we have all remember the case of the NSA crypto key)
So, you have 2 options there. Neither of them can 100% guarantee that there are no trojans included, but only one of them allows you to check the source code yourself.
Windows is suited for this job, as it is also designed to go down
Submarines tend to sink when you open windows
Surely there is a lot more, but right now I can't think of them
Don't worry about it. This is the Australian Government. They say it is going to cost $2B and take x years to come to fruition, what they mean is that it'll cost $20B and you'll never see it.
I mean here in Melbourne we are STILL waiting for myki
screw that! I'm gonna patent the production and distribution of dihydrogen-monoxide
and while I'm at it, I'm also going to apply for a patent for breathing in oxygen, and dispelling carbon-dioxide
yes we do, it has happened once in the past http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_constitutional_crisis_of_1975 Prime Minister Gough Whitlam (of the Labor party) was dismissed by the Governor General
Fit a lawn mower in the boot too.
and another lawn mower engine in the front
Hasn't anyone ever told you that nice guys finish last?
yeah, true... but if I finished first all of the time, your mum would be pissed
I don't believe that. I've seen your car mate, and it doesn't look like no virgin to me. It's well and truly f**ked
(btw before I get attacked for this, it is a joke ok)
you mean cars turn? surely you only mean left turns?
I doubt 1/3 of all Americans even believe that there can be intelligence elsewhere in the universe, much less engaging in homoerotic xenosexual fantasies.
I doubt that 1% of the universe believes that there is intelligent life in America
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If you mod me down, I shall become more powerful than you can ever imagine
WHO?
Basically because people need to start taking responsibility for their own actions. It shouldn't be up to some higher power (in this case the OS) to coddle the user like a baby.
Maybe I am just having a bad day, but all I am seeing today is "it is all [insert name here] fault that I [insert stupid thing I did here]"
No wonder the world is so screwed up
If Microsoft puts out an OS which allows people to write third party software for it, don't they have some obligation to make sure their OS can't be compromised by third parties?
I really do hope that you are trolling there mate, because that is the biggest load of drivel I have ever heard.
Firstly I'd like to say that I am definitely not a Microsoft apologizer. I don't particularly like their OS. I run OSX myself because I wanted to get away from Windows (yeah, now the "use Linux" replies will come in. I HAVE used Linux previously. I used it exclusively between 2000 and 2004, and I found myself playing around with config files too much)
The only real way that Microsoft (Apple, Linux, ANYONE) can ensure that third party software cannot compromise the system is to not allow any third party software to be installed (can you imagine the shit-storm if that were ever implemented?)
Until people stop clicking the little box that says "install this trojan" there is very little that anyone can actually do. You can't blame Microsoft, or anyone else for that matter, for the blatant stupidity of the end user who thinks that "ooooh, this looks pretty, quick add it"
To use a different analogy, I am driving down the road and I see a cliff. Now I could choose to brake or turn, but instead I decide to drive over the cliff. Is it the fault of the car manufacturer for making that possible? Or is it the driver? In this analogy, the guard rails can symbolize the firewall/anti-virus software.
Perhaps we need to create a license to use a computer just like a drivers license. Until you can make sound, reasoned decisions on what to install, you are not permitted to operate a computer.
--
My Karma is excellent, but I am willing to take a hit.
Microsoft didn't pay the Nigerians to ditch Linux, Ballmer just fell for one of the scams
we had a similar situation a few years ago. doesn't anyone remember Senator Brian Harradine, from the lovely inbred state of Tasmania?
WMD did exist.
Yep, they know they existed! They kept the receipts!