The story isn't some ground-shattering news item, just a BBC link. There was no work involved on your behalf to do research or waste considerable amount of time.
Harry Truman once said, "It's amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit"
I have to admit that I wasn't sold on the 'Java' desktop (whatever), but it seems that they are pushing the right buttons here.
Don't be so quick to discount Sun's desktop push. They're heavily investing into R&D and have a roadmap in front of them which will drive innovation on Java-equipped desktop clients.
Somehow I can't envision how they could manage to place products in sitcoms and miniseries which take place during WWII, 70's, or any other period than present time. But given the desperation of the industry to generate further revenue, integrity of shows would be ruined for the sake of selling crap to viewers.
Here are some things you should expect from rampant product placement:
(CBS) Moses Miniseries - Moses comes down the mountain holding a PocketPC 2003 PDA with 10 Commandments, then uses OnStar GPS navigation system to get directions out of the desert. (NBC) Hitler Movie - During his final hours in the bunker, Hitler takes 2 50mg Zoloft tablets to make him feel better and deal with depression. (ABC) That 70's Show - The gang logs on the internet via AOL 9.0 to find a good deal on mortgage through Ditech.com (FOX) Civil War Special - Lincoln delivers Gettisburg Address in GAP jeans.
As you can see, it's not a catch-all solution. Of course, this could potentially limit programs not concurrent to our time or boost the number of futuristic sci-fi shows. Either way, product placement isn't the answer to everything.
Current model of advertising just isn't efficient enough, and horribly outdated on top of that. There is no godly reason, why I, a single 20-something male, should endure barrage of commercials dealing with vaginal hygiene products or senior life insurance plans. The TV advertising is reminiscent of e-mail Spam. Throw enough crap out there and something will stick with the target demographic which is likely to consider purchasing those products.
There is a project called CSSZenGarden. It's a collection of different stylesheets which modify the same content according to contributor's tastes and design abilities. There are few dozens of examples, and amongst them there is the Slashdot interface, albeit not a perfect copy as shows in the article.
You can view all the available CSS designs here. Same content, different stylesheet. Just shows off all the wonderful things that's possible with CSS standards-based page creation.
It seems to me than rather addressing the issue and assuring customers that educational instutution strategy and licensing will be prioritized, Szulik goes on to pitch a deal (on slashdot, no less) to the person asking the question.
And I would like to take you up on your offer. Send me an e-mail and we will take you up on your offer.
I'm not amused. Clearly, Red Hat isn't doing enough to accommodate educational facilities with discounted volume licensing.
Amadeu, who uses a Linux laptop in his office in an annex of Silva's presidential palace, authored the book "Digital Exclusion: Misery in the Information Era," which argues that the gap between the needy and the wealthy will only deepen unless the poor have easy access to the technology that the rich have at their fingertips, especially in developing countries like Brazil.
Does anyone know if this document is available somewhere or where this book can be obtained? I'd be interested in reading this.
Counterstrike - AGREED. This is the #1 tournament game in the world. But why no team competition? CS requires teamwork more than almost any other game.
What do you mean? It was a team competition. The Swedish Team beat US in the Finals.
I've been told Ballmer took a time out from his busy schedule to browse slashdot at +3 threshold just to see your post and start implementing these changes right away.
Thank you for your valuable contribution of Microsoft's premier operating system. Because of your post the system will be more user-friendly and secure in the future.
Carlin is in a league of comedians who's jokes are so insightful and hysterical that even after 20 years will crack people up. Izzard is just a flash in a pan small-club level comedian who just goes after obvious jokes. His stale routine and the whole transvestite schtick has gotten old ever since his Broadway special. "Woo Hoo. Look at me I'm an attention whore. I wear female clothing!"
The acting thing didn't quite work out for Izzard either. Shadow of the Vamire is a good example.
I prefer when people refrain from using Izzard and Carlin in the same sentence when referring to comedy. Carlin is a legend, Izzard is just another guy who amuses people with his cross-dressing antics.
I usually don't reply to inflamatory posts by ACs, but I'll make an exception.
You missed the point. Last time, the flood of calls cost them lots of money. This time around Barry has linked to a number that doesn't cost them anything no matter how much you call. For all I care, it's not a critical line and could be afforded to shut down for few days until the storm settles down. Simply put, you're just wasting time and not being effective at your own expense.
For the record, my mobile phone is unrestricted, with 2500 free nationwide minutes which I don't even utilize till limit. It's trivial to say the least. But the notion of bunch of people calling a local and irrelevant ATA number doesn't make much sense.
But thanks for playing along.
You're not much of a man if you're not willing to spend just north of a nickel...
I'm a Mac user. This rules out the "cheap" theory.
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The story isn't some ground-shattering news item, just a BBC link. There was no work involved on your behalf to do research or waste considerable amount of time.
Harry Truman once said, "It's amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit"
Don't be so quick to discount Sun's desktop push. They're heavily investing into R&D and have a roadmap in front of them which will drive innovation on Java-equipped desktop clients.
For example, have a look at Project Looking Glass and the keynote demo.
This bill was not signed by Arnold. It was Gray Davis who did it.
With the help of the new LZW time compression algorithm. Why else do you think companies outsource to Bangalore?
Somehow I can't envision how they could manage to place products in sitcoms and miniseries which take place during WWII, 70's, or any other period than present time. But given the desperation of the industry to generate further revenue, integrity of shows would be ruined for the sake of selling crap to viewers.
Here are some things you should expect from rampant product placement:
(CBS) Moses Miniseries - Moses comes down the mountain holding a PocketPC 2003 PDA with 10 Commandments, then uses OnStar GPS navigation system to get directions out of the desert.
(NBC) Hitler Movie - During his final hours in the bunker, Hitler takes 2 50mg Zoloft tablets to make him feel better and deal with depression.
(ABC) That 70's Show - The gang logs on the internet via AOL 9.0 to find a good deal on mortgage through Ditech.com
(FOX) Civil War Special - Lincoln delivers Gettisburg Address in GAP jeans.
As you can see, it's not a catch-all solution. Of course, this could potentially limit programs not concurrent to our time or boost the number of futuristic sci-fi shows. Either way, product placement isn't the answer to everything.
Current model of advertising just isn't efficient enough, and horribly outdated on top of that. There is no godly reason, why I, a single 20-something male, should endure barrage of commercials dealing with vaginal hygiene products or senior life insurance plans. The TV advertising is reminiscent of e-mail Spam. Throw enough crap out there and something will stick with the target demographic which is likely to consider purchasing those products.
Why stop there? At least be consistent.
Penis --> Penii
Iris ---> Irii
Hepatitis --> Hepatitii
There is a project called CSSZenGarden. It's a collection of different stylesheets which modify the same content according to contributor's tastes and design abilities. There are few dozens of examples, and amongst them there is the Slashdot interface, albeit not a perfect copy as shows in the article.
You can view all the available CSS designs here. Same content, different stylesheet. Just shows off all the wonderful things that's possible with CSS standards-based page creation.
"HTML is dead." - Friedrich Nietzsche
I'm not amused. Clearly, Red Hat isn't doing enough to accommodate educational facilities with discounted volume licensing.
Thanks for the link. Too bad I don't understand Portuguese.
Maybe someone will produce the text version so it can be translated through systran.
Does anyone know if this document is available somewhere or where this book can be obtained? I'd be interested in reading this.
According to their site, this is year 2025 technology. I'd be impressed if it hit the consumer market before 2005. Quarter of century? Whatever.
I guess someone didn't bother to read the Google Manual before using it.
Google has an excellent Phrase Search capability. You just need ".." quotes.
This picture cracked me up.
What do you mean? It was a team competition. The Swedish Team beat US in the Finals.
I wonder if the tournament downloads, specifically Unreal Tournament 2003 recorded matches are available for download. It'd be interesting to watch.
Does anyone know where to get these files?
My guess is, you'd still need MacOpener for that. But if it does, it'd be excellent.
Here, and here
running on Windows 2003 Server. Memory usage is little bigger than other mp3 players, but I have 1gig of ram, so it's a non-issue.
I've been told Ballmer took a time out from his busy schedule to browse slashdot at +3 threshold just to see your post and start implementing these changes right away.
Thank you for your valuable contribution of Microsoft's premier operating system. Because of your post the system will be more user-friendly and secure in the future.
Regards,
Microsoft Corporation.
drop your pants and prepare to be spanked with moon rocks!
Just like the other site, which has been debunked.
I could be wrong though. But the design and the feel of the whole site is totally unprofessional.
Is this the best face they could find to put in an article dealing with Open Source adoptation?
you mean College Linux?
=)
Comparting Eddie Izzard to Carlin is an atrocity.
Carlin is in a league of comedians who's jokes are so insightful and hysterical that even after 20 years will crack people up. Izzard is just a flash in a pan small-club level comedian who just goes after obvious jokes. His stale routine and the whole transvestite schtick has gotten old ever since his Broadway special. "Woo Hoo. Look at me I'm an attention whore. I wear female clothing!"
The acting thing didn't quite work out for Izzard either. Shadow of the Vamire is a good example.
I prefer when people refrain from using Izzard and Carlin in the same sentence when referring to comedy. Carlin is a legend, Izzard is just another guy who amuses people with his cross-dressing antics.
I usually don't reply to inflamatory posts by ACs, but I'll make an exception.
You missed the point. Last time, the flood of calls cost them lots of money. This time around Barry has linked to a number that doesn't cost them anything no matter how much you call. For all I care, it's not a critical line and could be afforded to shut down for few days until the storm settles down. Simply put, you're just wasting time and not being effective at your own expense.
For the record, my mobile phone is unrestricted, with 2500 free nationwide minutes which I don't even utilize till limit. It's trivial to say the least. But the notion of bunch of people calling a local and irrelevant ATA number doesn't make much sense.
But thanks for playing along.
I'm a Mac user. This rules out the "cheap" theory.
I didn't suggest publishing the actual numbers of congressmen. It was a rhetorical question.