Your logic is flawed. Because I watch CNN, Fox seems biased | Because you watch Fox, CNN seems biased.
All you have to do is watch Bill O'Reilly once to realized that the guy is out of touch with reality. Thursday I heard him touting the Patriot Act, saying the liberals hate it because it gives the government more weapons to fight terrorism. Now if that is not biased, I don't know what is. Let us ignore the value of our privacy, let us ignore the damage to our freedom when the gov can track every move you make. Of course, when it's found unconstitutional by the courts, it is called, in the words of Mr. Oreilly, legislating from the bench. I understand that it is easier to have someone feed you ideas than to think for yourself - fine, just find someone else to be a ditto-head for - one with a fact checker.
sarcasm ac, notice the Darl reference? I wasn't trying to win a debate - There is no good reason not to have multiple ides, just being the devil's advocate. It's all in good fun. I was essentially agreeing with the parent.
Re:let's see sun invents java, ibm, makes a tool .
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Because eclipse is taking revenue from the over priced bloatware jbuilder and Sun studio.It's bad [eclipse] because it's free. I thought darl showed us all that this is clearly unconstitutional - there is no profit motive - it's unAmerican damnit - only a monopoly can truly bring us together -/sarcasm
Why do you think it is obsolete? Noone shares a pc? A user (and thus any program) should be able to do root tasks? I really am having a hard time following your logic. You are right about 'new concept' of single user multiple machines [i.e. roaming profiles - which are NOT new] being a good thing - but as the only user on the machine? I think not and I believe multi-users will likely never become obsolete. Please prove me wrong by supporting your assertion. Being proved wrong means you learned something - teach me.
Re:Isn't It Ironic - Don't You Think?
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For fucks sake, you don't use OO?
Why whine when you can just as easily read it without a MS app on linux doing it for you? The tools are there, just use them. In fact, it could be that he made it in OpenOffice and wanted you to be able to read it on linux and windows - thus he saved it in PowerPoint format - which is compatible on both. Yes, there is the html/pdf argument - but it isn't a hassle to use this format.
Oh, you're right, that's what is happening, we are just "distributing" wealth to India as part of a vast liberal conspiracy. They're not "earning" any of it.
Stupid AC, obviously this is pure capitalism in action.
Yes, it was. The point wasn't to say that I enjoy diplomacy, but that you get further by being diplomatic. It is a painful exercise, but one that is neccessary.
It appears you do not work in an environment where tact matters. There are ways to say things without being unprofessional and get the exact same point across - and have a supportive audience. There is a saying that goes "Diplomacy is telling someone to go to hell and making them look forward to the trip". It is always important to be truthful, but as a person that supports many users, I have found you MUST sugar coat it. You can't tell a user (as an example) the problem with their computer is a glitch between the keyboard and chair - not if you expect to keep your job. Coarse language in a professional environment encourages people to ignore and discredit you.
By the same token, if someone is able to point out errors you have made yourself in a tactful way, you are likely to take less offense and actually learn something - but not if they say "Dude, you're fucking up, fix your shit".
I do agree that we have taken political correctness too far, although it is a separate issue from being tactful.
Just one nit pic; I agree with you except for this point:
the field obviously has merit or I would not have funding.
All fields that have merit don't neccessarily get funding and all fields that have funding don't neccessarily have merit. I believe ion drives are good, but based on their merit not their funding.
...and not looking at more advertising. I have become used to the process of using the internet. I do what I gotta do and I am in full control. On the tv, we are at the mercy of the broadcasters who decide to interupt their content with commercials and "Station Identification". Yes there is advertising on the net, but it doesn't force me to stop what I am doing and either leave or endure their plugs.
Ok, I use apt, but I am using fedora. Now I can imagine a couple of ways to do this, but is there an elegant solution already available for working with packages/repositories from different distributions?
A standard configuration? For all of us? I think there will always be some up and coming something or another that will force diversity - as long as technology advances. Maybe a very similiar Kernel, but this will essentially be for hardware interfacing.
We consider ourselves individuals, but look at how closely our dna matches "lower" (different) species, and look how different we are compared to them. Yes they are alive, some even have very similiar features, yet we are different.
I have 2 bank accounts, and both banks have ATMs that dispense 50s. In fact I see them all over. Could be I am in a major market, but most ATMs around here give you choice of increments 20 or 50.
Amen.
Everytime I do try to revisit commercial radio, I get a commercial - go figure. Fuck, I am so tired of advertising. I wish I could find the guy who said programming should be 50% content, 50% advertising. I never get to sit through an entire program - radio or tv - because it is so excruciating to see/hear another windshield repair commercial, I must change the channel.
Actually I am 32 with a daughter - I am also a realist. Instead of insults, why don't you refute any part of my post. Please, tell me where I am wrong, I gave facts (as they are reported), if they are true (we know you can't trust everything you read/hear) then I can't see how it could be seen any other way. If they aren't, then perhaps you could point out which ones and why.
Ok, Michael will get away with it, but I am sure he is guilty.
Bryant, on the other hand, fucked a girl that came to his room. Now I know many arguments could be made that say that doesn't mean consent, but c'mon, a chick comes to your room - wtf does she want? Was she bringing fresh towels, food, any other consideration? No. What do you think her intentions were? The following week she was bragging at a party about the size of his dick. She's 19, and he's rich - sounds like a NBA groupie to me. Dude could get most any piece of ass he wanted - doesn't it sound more plausible she's looking for a payday?
Re:We know other life exists
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Your logic is flawed.
Because I watch CNN, Fox seems biased | Because you watch Fox, CNN seems biased.
All you have to do is watch Bill O'Reilly once to realized that the guy is out of touch with reality. Thursday I heard him touting the Patriot Act, saying the liberals hate it because it gives the government more weapons to fight terrorism.
Now if that is not biased, I don't know what is. Let us ignore the value of our privacy, let us ignore the damage to our freedom when the gov can track every move you make. Of course, when it's found unconstitutional by the courts, it is called, in the words of Mr. Oreilly, legislating from the bench. I understand that it is easier to have someone feed you ideas than to think for yourself - fine, just find someone else to be a ditto-head for - one with a fact checker.
[embarrassed] I guess when you put it that way, we have all been whaling....
sarcasm ac, notice the Darl reference? I wasn't trying to win a debate - There is no good reason not to have multiple ides, just being the devil's advocate. It's all in good fun. I was essentially agreeing with the parent.
Because eclipse is taking revenue from the over priced bloatware jbuilder and Sun studio.It's bad [eclipse] because it's free. I thought darl showed us all that this is clearly unconstitutional - there is no profit motive - it's unAmerican damnit - only a monopoly can truly bring us together /sarcasm
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Why do you think it is obsolete? Noone shares a pc? A user (and thus any program) should be able to do root tasks? I really am having a hard time following your logic. You are right about 'new concept' of single user multiple machines [i.e. roaming profiles - which are NOT new] being a good thing - but as the only user on the machine? I think not and I believe multi-users will likely never become obsolete. Please prove me wrong by supporting your assertion. Being proved wrong means you learned something - teach me.
For fucks sake, you don't use OO?
Why whine when you can just as easily read it without a MS app on linux doing it for you? The tools are there, just use them. In fact, it could be that he made it in OpenOffice and wanted you to be able to read it on linux and windows - thus he saved it in PowerPoint format - which is compatible on both. Yes, there is the html/pdf argument - but it isn't a hassle to use this format.
Reason: Don't use so many caps. It's like Howard Dean screaming
Now *that* is funny
yeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!
Oh, you're right, that's what is happening, we are just "distributing" wealth to India as part of a vast liberal conspiracy. They're not "earning" any of it.
Stupid AC, obviously this is pure capitalism in action.
Spoken like a true conservative - "ME, ME, ME"
Yes, it was. The point wasn't to say that I enjoy diplomacy, but that you get further by being diplomatic. It is a painful exercise, but one that is neccessary.
It appears you do not work in an environment where tact matters. There are ways to say things without being unprofessional and get the exact same point across - and have a supportive audience. There is a saying that goes "Diplomacy is telling someone to go to hell and making them look forward to the trip". It is always important to be truthful, but as a person that supports many users, I have found you MUST sugar coat it. You can't tell a user (as an example) the problem with their computer is a glitch between the keyboard and chair - not if you expect to keep your job. Coarse language in a professional environment encourages people to ignore and discredit you.
By the same token, if someone is able to point out errors you have made yourself in a tactful way, you are likely to take less offense and actually learn something - but not if they say "Dude, you're fucking up, fix your shit".
I do agree that we have taken political correctness too far, although it is a separate issue from being tactful.
Just one nit pic; I agree with you except for this point:
the field obviously has merit or I would not have funding.
All fields that have merit don't neccessarily get funding and all fields that have funding don't neccessarily have merit. I believe ion drives are good, but based on their merit not their funding.
Damn right - most Europeans have a REALLY hard time coming to terms with the American bible-thumping right wing.
Most Americans have a REALLY hard time coming to terms with the American bible-thumping right wing.
It's plausible, he is the
"PReDiToR"
Why not? I often use 6double5321. But you may be right....
...and not looking at more advertising. I have become used to the process of using the internet. I do what I gotta do and I am in full control. On the tv, we are at the mercy of the broadcasters who decide to interupt their content with commercials and "Station Identification". Yes there is advertising on the net, but it doesn't force me to stop what I am doing and either leave or endure their plugs.
Ok, I use apt, but I am using fedora. Now I can imagine a couple of ways to do this, but is there an elegant solution already available for working with packages/repositories from different distributions?
n/t
A standard configuration? For all of us? I think there will always be some up and coming something or another that will force diversity - as long as technology advances. Maybe a very similiar Kernel, but this will essentially be for hardware interfacing.
We consider ourselves individuals, but look at how closely our dna matches "lower" (different) species, and look how different we are compared to them. Yes they are alive, some even have very similiar features, yet we are different.
for everything there is a season.
I guess it is difficult to make a choice when both of your options suck. It's kinda like getting to choose your method of execution.
BTW, IAARV, just understanding.
I have 2 bank accounts, and both banks have ATMs that dispense 50s. In fact I see them all over. Could be I am in a major market, but most ATMs around here give you choice of increments 20 or 50.
Amen.
Everytime I do try to revisit commercial radio, I get a commercial - go figure. Fuck, I am so tired of advertising. I wish I could find the guy who said programming should be 50% content, 50% advertising. I never get to sit through an entire program - radio or tv - because it is so excruciating to see/hear another windshield repair commercial, I must change the channel.
When I am governer....
Actually I am 32 with a daughter - I am also a realist. Instead of insults, why don't you refute any part of my post. Please, tell me where I am wrong, I gave facts (as they are reported), if they are true (we know you can't trust everything you read/hear) then I can't see how it could be seen any other way. If they aren't, then perhaps you could point out which ones and why.
Ok, Michael will get away with it, but I am sure he is guilty.
Bryant, on the other hand, fucked a girl that came to his room. Now I know many arguments could be made that say that doesn't mean consent, but c'mon, a chick comes to your room - wtf does she want? Was she bringing fresh towels, food, any other consideration? No. What do you think her intentions were? The following week she was bragging at a party about the size of his dick. She's 19, and he's rich - sounds like a NBA groupie to me. Dude could get most any piece of ass he wanted - doesn't it sound more plausible she's looking for a payday?
Look bitch, from my original post:
While I won't say it is likely that there is intelligent life, I would reserve judgement until there is more data - as should anyone concerned about truth.
Now, go play Checkers