We are the mind, the tool, and the engine. We are Digital. We are the demigods of today and tomorrow. We are unafraid. We are the Dreadnoughts. Our coven is linked as chain mail forged in hell. Our secrets are guarded by invincible watchdogs... ...with eyes made of gold and sand. They are like the dogs of the dead pharoahs. We heed the ROM. We feed the RAM. We destroy those who oppose us. We strike without mercy... ...for we are digital.
Uh, that's not quite right. Claris Corp. was always a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apple. They were the software division of Apple, with such hits as Clarisworks, Organizer, Emailer, and of course, Filemaker. They're still around, only renamed to Filemaker, Inc. in 1998. And still wholly-owned by Apple. Now, they only make Filemaker in it's various incarnations, and the rest of their product line was moved under the Apple brand, sold off, or discontinued.
You do realize that MS will be releasing their fourth quarter and year end financial statements on Thursday? And also that they have a settlement with the SEC in which they have been ordered to cease and desist "cookie jar" accounting practices?
Look at these quotes from the story:
Ballmer also spoke about the technology sector as a whole, noting that
the past year has been one of the toughest in recent history. Still, he says he's optimistic.
"So despite the fact that it's been a tough year, I think about it exactly as that--a tough year, not the start of a cold winter. My optimism and enthusiasm about where we are going has been unabated."
"Some of that change I argue will be net positive over the long run, and some of that change has certainly been troublesome over the course of the last 12 months," he said.
Perhaps now that they can't prop up their financial statements, they are trying to spin it by saying "we were trying to compete on price with something our competition gives away for free." Where have I heard that before? Let me see, oh yes, during the anti-trust trial, I believe, from that other browser maker.
The recent statements about it being Apple's fault they haven't sold half as many versions of Office v.X as they had projected could also play into this strategy. "We would have made our quarterly projections, if Apple would have just advertised OS X more!"
If you ask me, it's a STUPID design -- the one time you'd actually want to use external power would be... when you had it connected to a computer. (I don't suppose there's a "hack" to run power and data into it at once?)
Yes. It's a clever hack from Garmin called the AC/PC USA Adapter, part no. 010-10277-00. Various DC versions are available too. (Bare wires, cigarette lighter plug, etc.)
And finally (back on topic) why EXACTLY is BSD more secure than other OSs (Windows, etc.) Does it automatically protect from buffer overruns or something?
It's OpenBSD the previous poster was referring to as more secure. It's more secure because the developers make security top priority. They accomplish this through an exetensive auditing process, pro-actively fixing bugs like buffer overruns, and the use of cryptography. They also follow a philosophy that all non-essential services are off by default, with the assumption that in the process of learning to turn something on, you are more likely to learn how to run it safely. But don't take my word for it, read more about it here.
No, we'll see advertising state 'Now available on cassette and foobar disc- the new and improved replacement for compact discs that are better in every conceivable way! Foobar discs may not play in all devices. Compatibility requirements are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. Please check the FooBar Group's list of compatible devices, none of which are made by Philips.'
That's why, after 12 months of being CEO, Apple's stockholders voted him 90M$ worth of Learjet! 8-b
That was $45M, for a Gulfstream, not a Lear. And do you know what his yearly salary is? A whopping $1. That's _one dollar_. I call that a bargain, plane or no plane.
First, the store actually pays me to use the card. If I use it, my stuff costs less.
I think it's more likely you are being penalized for
not
using the card. Meaning, prices are slightly inflated, and then 'discounted' to those who give up their personal information. That's my opinion, anyhow.
I couldn't agree more. I don't know how I ever had a satisfying web experience without it. I am however looking forward to the few improvements to be made. (fixed CSS, full Flash compatability)
It should be the reference app for The Right Way To Do It, at least in Cocoa.
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We are the mind, the tool, and the engine.
...with eyes made of gold and sand.
...for we are digital.
We are Digital.
We are the demigods of today and tomorrow.
We are unafraid.
We are the Dreadnoughts.
Our coven is linked as chain mail forged in hell.
Our secrets are guarded by invincible watchdogs...
They are like the dogs of the dead pharoahs.
We heed the ROM.
We feed the RAM.
We destroy those who oppose us.
We strike without mercy...
Look at these quotes from the story:
Perhaps now that they can't prop up their financial statements, they are trying to spin it by saying "we were trying to compete on price with something our competition gives away for free." Where have I heard that before? Let me see, oh yes, during the anti-trust trial, I believe, from that other browser maker.The recent statements about it being Apple's fault they haven't sold half as many versions of Office v.X as they had projected could also play into this strategy. "We would have made our quarterly projections, if Apple would have just advertised OS X more!"
I think 'tang has been around a bit longer than that. Oh... you meant the beverage... nevermind.
Yes. It's a clever hack from Garmin called the AC/PC USA Adapter, part no. 010-10277-00. Various DC versions are available too. (Bare wires, cigarette lighter plug, etc.)
Uhh, because you told them they don't? Really, I'm curious. Just what is it that your grandparents need that can't be added to the iMac?
Or maybe not, after Apple finds out they spilled the beans.
spread Linux on your toast
Personally, I prefer Gnutella on my toast.
I can ignore the obvious AC troll, but who the hell modded this 'insightful'?
Perhaps the Apple section of slashdot needs a modified lame filter, with keywords (phrases?) 'too expensive', 'non-upgradable', and 'one-button'.
Maybe Steve Jobs gave her an iPod for Christmas?
The topic icon should have a pair of wings.
And finally (back on topic) why EXACTLY is BSD more secure than other OSs (Windows, etc.) Does it automatically protect from buffer overruns or something?
It's OpenBSD the previous poster was referring to as more secure. It's more secure because the developers make security top priority. They accomplish this through an exetensive auditing process, pro-actively fixing bugs like buffer overruns, and the use of cryptography. They also follow a philosophy that all non-essential services are off by default, with the assumption that in the process of learning to turn something on, you are more likely to learn how to run it safely. But don't take my word for it, read more about it here.
No, we'll see advertising state 'Now available on cassette and foobar disc- the new and improved replacement for compact discs that are better in every conceivable way! Foobar discs may not play in all devices. Compatibility requirements are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. Please check the FooBar Group's list of compatible devices, none of which are made by Philips.'
is a list of the usernames logged. Any users named 'billg'? How about 'steveb'?
That's why, after 12 months of being CEO, Apple's stockholders voted him 90M$ worth of Learjet! 8-b
That was $45M, for a Gulfstream, not a Lear. And do you know what his yearly salary is? A whopping $1. That's _one dollar_. I call that a bargain, plane or no plane.
I think it's more likely you are being penalized for
- not
using the card. Meaning, prices are slightly inflated, and then 'discounted' to those who give up their personal information. That's my opinion, anyhow.I couldn't agree more. I don't know how I ever had a satisfying web experience without it. I am however looking forward to the few improvements to be made. (fixed CSS, full Flash compatability)
It should be the reference app for The Right Way To Do It, at least in Cocoa.
No, that honor undoubtedly goes to the guy who's sig proclaims friendship with Britney Spears.
I'm waiting for MS-Linux to emerge as the clear winner before I switch over.
Well, most people reading this love the computer industry, but despise Microsoft, which is an integral part of it.