I understand that. I guess I kind of phrased it wrong, or made my point unclear. The points I listed below the "...if Linux is such a superior.." question were meant to kind of answer the question I posed.
So I totally agree with quality not correlating directly to marketshare, I just made a post that didn't flow coherently. To back up the quality and marketshare arguement, just look at beer, I highly doubt Miller, Bud, etc make the highest quality beers out there;) .
Okay, so my question is, if Linux is such a superior desktop, why doesn't it have a greater marketshare?
1. Less support for drivers, etc.
2. Installation can be a bitch for someone not used to Linux. (Though it is getting better, especially in distros like Red Hat)
3. Lack of applications. (And no, WINE isn't acceptable for the average user)
4. There are probably other reasons, but I can't think of them in the few minutes I have to post before going out for food.
And what exactly is this propaganda of calling it Windows 2000? IT'S JUST A FUCKING NAME. Don't try and make the naming convention a valid arguement for the fact that you don't likw Win2k.
I'd like to point out that my parents who arep retty computer illiterate, have yet to have a problem with their computer I setup for them after sitting them down for 15 minutes and explaining things to do, things to avoid, etc. I'd love to see a Linux newbie go a couple months weeks with only 15 minutes of advice before they need help again.
Note: I like Linux, I like Windows, and I like OSX. I'm not saying one is better than the other, I'm saying Windows for the average PC (Intel/AMD) is a better desktop solution for your average person than Linux. Linux is much better for the experienced user or someone who wants to run a server, and I would say OSX is possibly the best desktop for the whole personal computer market.
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Good point. I would argue that Windows is a good desktop though. It's easy for people to navigate, do all the basic things they want, install hardware easily, etc.
Now, Linux in the hands of someone experienced could be a far better desktop, but for the masses Windows is a good desktop. Also, Windows in the hands of an experienced user is also a good desktop. I haven't really encountered problems with Win2K Pro in quite awhile. The only times I do have problems are almost 99% the application's fault, not Windows.
I'm sure there would be enough seeds spread over a minefield that at least one mine would be detected. Once they know there's one mine, there's a good chance there's others.
The question is, how do you determine where to start being careful and look for landmines? A 100 yard radius of any flower that detects one?
Well, if you RTFA, you'd see that the parts were ordered using older specifications, and the parts delivered were consistent with the designs that were ordered. The problem was they put it in an order for the wrong size.
Consequently, two different drawings existed within our company after the changes were made and the old drawing showing the 44.14 mm diameter was used to order (in August 2002) the axles that were delivered in October 2002.
Hehe, yeah, I was never saying it was fake or questioning the validity (is that even a word) of it. I should have said something along the lines of how reality is once again copying SciFi, even in the fake looking FX department:) .
Read this research paper I wrote (I wrote it back in senior year of HS for an advanced writing class). You might find that it brings up some interesting points. It is geared to the legalization of marijuana as opposed to other drugs, but I think you could apply most of the points to drugs in general and why the drug war is a wasted effort.
Drugs have been used in civilization since people first inhabited the lands. Peoples throughout the history of civilization have thrived and advanced, all the while using such drugs as marijuana, peyote, psychedelic mushrooms and DMT. This is contrary to the popular belief that all drugs are destructive in nature. Drugs were often integral parts of society. Often, members of native tribes, such as those found in the Southwestern United States and indigenous natives of South America used what are now illegal drugs for many things from diagnosing illness to going on a spiritual journey. The most popular drug of today's society is marijuana. Marijuana, a drug that cannot be classified in any one particular category such as hallucinogenic, stimulant, or depressant, creates an euphoric feeling in the user, often associated with increased appetite, and slurred thought processes and slower reactions. Marijuana has however, been classified as an evil and destructive drug and a dark part of society. Despite the myths that surround it, marijuana is a very safe and in many ways, helpful drug. Marijuana should be legalized in the United States for all purposes for those who are eighteen years old and older.
Legalization of marijuana could reduce street crime. Marijuana may lead to harder drugs, which would increase street crime. However, legalized marijuana could reduce harder drug use as a legal substitute. Marijuana could potentially become a filter for harder drugs, as in Holland, where marijuana was decriminalized in 1976, the rate of cocaine and heroine use is much lower than in the United States (David Zeese, as cited in Medical). Before 1914, when most now illicit drugs were still legal, very little crime existed related to drug use (Torr, 94). Organized crime, black markets, and violence have all erupted as a result of drugs becoming criminalized (94). If marijuana were to become legal, it would reduce the use of hard drugs, which would, in turn, reduce the amount of drug related crime. In the 1920's and 1930's, alcohol was prohibited in the United States. Prohibition brought with it violence, corruption, and organized crime that is still with us today (96). Legalization would reduce drug-related violence, as drug pushers would be put out of their jobs, and thus there would be no need to fight for territory to sell their drugs. As stated by the Libertarian Party:
Whenever there is a great demand for a product and government makes it illegal, a black market always appears to supply the demand. The price of the product rises dramatically and the opportunity for huge profits is obvious. The criminal gangs love the situation, making millions. They kill other drug dealers, along with innocent people caught in the crossfire, to protect their territory. They corrupt police and courts. Pushers sell adulterated dope and experimental drugs, causing injury and death. And because drugs are illegal, their victims have no recourse (Libertarian).
Also, anyone with a drug record, even for marijuana, may not be able to get a decent job as a result of drug-free workplaces. People may even be denied affordable housing, due to drug-free housing (97). This prevents people from rehabilitating themselves, which could lead them to turn to crime.
Police would be free to investigate other, more serious problems if marijuana were legalized. Instead of trying to find someone smoking marijuana in even controlled, safe environments, the police could be out looking for those who commit more serious crimes such as robbery, rape, and even murder. Freeing up the police's time would be just as effective as adding more police, but at a cheaper cost. Many people are incarcerate
But in all reality, I only pirate things from companies who I believe to act unreasonably unethical. I say unreasonably because I think most major corporations do tend to act unethically.
Actually, I read that quite a few of the astronauts who went to the moon didn't think they had better than a 50/50 chance of returning alive.
Also, what about people who fought in the Civil War or the Revolutionary war? Are they stupid? A lot of them knew they would die eventually.
Or what about people who sacrifice themselves for the good of others? Are they stupid?
Also, "They all held out hope that they would prevail..." - Well, just because they hope they'll live doesn't mean they don't expect to die. Hope that you'll live and knowing you're going to die can still go hand in hand, as hope and knowledge are completely different ideas.
You're the fucking idiot, no doubt about it. Just because someone is willing to die for a lifelong dream or what they deem a worthy cause doesn't make them an idiot. It does however, make the people who called them idiots the true idiots.
Damn it. I don't know what it is, but lately the moderators have been retards. I've seen more comments that were funny (or at least, attempting to be funny but didn't deserve to be mod'ed down) modded as offtopic or some such.
Focus on modding up people. Save your negative mods for the ones that deserve it.
No, not that harder is better. I'm not really making my points clear here, so I apologize. But the fact that it is harder, and is more hands on makes it more artistic in my opinion. Not necessarily the final product, but the creation itself of the image is a bit more artistic if you ask me.
As I mentioned in another post, I am actually awaiting cheaper DSLRs for the sheer fact of saving money and the fact that I don't have access to a darkroom now that I'm out of school (for a semester anyway). I'm also looking mostly at the Digital Rebel, as all my lenses for my Canon AT1 would fit the Rebel. So... Can I borrow less than 1000 dollars (by 1 dollar granted)?:)
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Because Shift+A would result in too many unwanted reboots.
My Woody wasn't floppy, nor would it fit on a 5 1/4 if it was.
I understand that. I guess I kind of phrased it wrong, or made my point unclear. The points I listed below the "...if Linux is such a superior.." question were meant to kind of answer the question I posed.
;) .
So I totally agree with quality not correlating directly to marketshare, I just made a post that didn't flow coherently. To back up the quality and marketshare arguement, just look at beer, I highly doubt Miller, Bud, etc make the highest quality beers out there
Okay, so my question is, if Linux is such a superior desktop, why doesn't it have a greater marketshare?
1. Less support for drivers, etc.
2. Installation can be a bitch for someone not used to Linux. (Though it is getting better, especially in distros like Red Hat)
3. Lack of applications. (And no, WINE isn't acceptable for the average user)
4. There are probably other reasons, but I can't think of them in the few minutes I have to post before going out for food.
And what exactly is this propaganda of calling it Windows 2000? IT'S JUST A FUCKING NAME. Don't try and make the naming convention a valid arguement for the fact that you don't likw Win2k.
I'd like to point out that my parents who arep retty computer illiterate, have yet to have a problem with their computer I setup for them after sitting them down for 15 minutes and explaining things to do, things to avoid, etc. I'd love to see a Linux newbie go a couple months weeks with only 15 minutes of advice before they need help again.
Note: I like Linux, I like Windows, and I like OSX. I'm not saying one is better than the other, I'm saying Windows for the average PC (Intel/AMD) is a better desktop solution for your average person than Linux. Linux is much better for the experienced user or someone who wants to run a server, and I would say OSX is possibly the best desktop for the whole personal computer market.
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Good point. I would argue that Windows is a good desktop though. It's easy for people to navigate, do all the basic things they want, install hardware easily, etc.
Now, Linux in the hands of someone experienced could be a far better desktop, but for the masses Windows is a good desktop. Also, Windows in the hands of an experienced user is also a good desktop. I haven't really encountered problems with Win2K Pro in quite awhile. The only times I do have problems are almost 99% the application's fault, not Windows.
I'm sure there would be enough seeds spread over a minefield that at least one mine would be detected. Once they know there's one mine, there's a good chance there's others.
The question is, how do you determine where to start being careful and look for landmines? A 100 yard radius of any flower that detects one?
Finally, a worthwhile virus!!
It's not a virus... It's a feature!
Speeking for all teh illiterate monkeys out thair, yew sir our rong.
how many stone per fortnight this ride has in lifting capacity.
That depends if the ride is European or African.
Well, if you RTFA, you'd see that the parts were ordered using older specifications, and the parts delivered were consistent with the designs that were ordered. The problem was they put it in an order for the wrong size.
Consequently, two different drawings existed within our company after the changes were made and the old drawing showing the 44.14 mm diameter was used to order (in August 2002) the axles that were delivered in October 2002.
And another English/Languange "Spelling" problem.
Hehe, yeah, I was never saying it was fake or questioning the validity (is that even a word) of it. I should have said something along the lines of how reality is once again copying SciFi, even in the fake looking FX department :) .
Yeah, but the one on the hand looks like bad sci-fi FX for some reason. I'm not saying it's fake or anything, but it just looks like it so much.
Don't forget horribly bad movies.
Although I dunno if the SoL is at a Lagrange point.
Read this research paper I wrote (I wrote it back in senior year of HS for an advanced writing class). You might find that it brings up some interesting points. It is geared to the legalization of marijuana as opposed to other drugs, but I think you could apply most of the points to drugs in general and why the drug war is a wasted effort.
Drugs have been used in civilization since people first inhabited the lands. Peoples throughout the history of civilization have thrived and advanced, all the while using such drugs as marijuana, peyote, psychedelic mushrooms and DMT. This is contrary to the popular belief that all drugs are destructive in nature. Drugs were often integral parts of society. Often, members of native tribes, such as those found in the Southwestern United States and indigenous natives of South America used what are now illegal drugs for many things from diagnosing illness to going on a spiritual journey. The most popular drug of today's society is marijuana. Marijuana, a drug that cannot be classified in any one particular category such as hallucinogenic, stimulant, or depressant, creates an euphoric feeling in the user, often associated with increased appetite, and slurred thought processes and slower reactions. Marijuana has however, been classified as an evil and destructive drug and a dark part of society. Despite the myths that surround it, marijuana is a very safe and in many ways, helpful drug. Marijuana should be legalized in the United States for all purposes for those who are eighteen years old and older.
Legalization of marijuana could reduce street crime. Marijuana may lead to harder drugs, which would increase street crime. However, legalized marijuana could reduce harder drug use as a legal substitute. Marijuana could potentially become a filter for harder drugs, as in Holland, where marijuana was decriminalized in 1976, the rate of cocaine and heroine use is much lower than in the United States (David Zeese, as cited in Medical). Before 1914, when most now illicit drugs were still legal, very little crime existed related to drug use (Torr, 94). Organized crime, black markets, and violence have all erupted as a result of drugs becoming criminalized (94). If marijuana were to become legal, it would reduce the use of hard drugs, which would, in turn, reduce the amount of drug related crime. In the 1920's and 1930's, alcohol was prohibited in the United States. Prohibition brought with it violence, corruption, and organized crime that is still with us today (96). Legalization would reduce drug-related violence, as drug pushers would be put out of their jobs, and thus there would be no need to fight for territory to sell their drugs. As stated by the Libertarian Party:
Whenever there is a great demand for a product and government makes it illegal, a black market always appears to supply the demand. The price of the product rises dramatically and the opportunity for huge profits is obvious. The criminal gangs love the situation, making millions. They kill other drug dealers, along with innocent people caught in the crossfire, to protect their territory. They corrupt police and courts. Pushers sell adulterated dope and experimental drugs, causing injury and death. And because drugs are illegal, their victims have no recourse (Libertarian).
Also, anyone with a drug record, even for marijuana, may not be able to get a decent job as a result of drug-free workplaces. People may even be denied affordable housing, due to drug-free housing (97). This prevents people from rehabilitating themselves, which could lead them to turn to crime.
Police would be free to investigate other, more serious problems if marijuana were legalized. Instead of trying to find someone smoking marijuana in even controlled, safe environments, the police could be out looking for those who commit more serious crimes such as robbery, rape, and even murder. Freeing up the police's time would be just as effective as adding more police, but at a cheaper cost. Many people are incarcerate
Best Buy, CompUSA, Circuit City....
But in all reality, I only pirate things from companies who I believe to act unreasonably unethical. I say unreasonably because I think most major corporations do tend to act unethically.
Actually, I read that quite a few of the astronauts who went to the moon didn't think they had better than a 50/50 chance of returning alive. Also, what about people who fought in the Civil War or the Revolutionary war? Are they stupid? A lot of them knew they would die eventually.
Or what about people who sacrifice themselves for the good of others? Are they stupid?
Also, "They all held out hope that they would prevail..." - Well, just because they hope they'll live doesn't mean they don't expect to die. Hope that you'll live and knowing you're going to die can still go hand in hand, as hope and knowledge are completely different ideas. You're the fucking idiot, no doubt about it. Just because someone is willing to die for a lifelong dream or what they deem a worthy cause doesn't make them an idiot. It does however, make the people who called them idiots the true idiots.
You haven't been to Wisconsin, have you?
What about if you switch off between doing it with your legs and then doing handstands?
That depends. What state are you in? California? Wisconsin?
And it's even better that they didn't leave out the Operating part. Or maybe it would have been more appropriate?
Slashdot. It makes doing anything else take longer because you're too busy reading Slashdot.
Damn it. I don't know what it is, but lately the moderators have been retards. I've seen more comments that were funny (or at least, attempting to be funny but didn't deserve to be mod'ed down) modded as offtopic or some such.
Focus on modding up people. Save your negative mods for the ones that deserve it.
No, not that harder is better. I'm not really making my points clear here, so I apologize. But the fact that it is harder, and is more hands on makes it more artistic in my opinion. Not necessarily the final product, but the creation itself of the image is a bit more artistic if you ask me.
:)
As I mentioned in another post, I am actually awaiting cheaper DSLRs for the sheer fact of saving money and the fact that I don't have access to a darkroom now that I'm out of school (for a semester anyway). I'm also looking mostly at the Digital Rebel, as all my lenses for my Canon AT1 would fit the Rebel. So... Can I borrow less than 1000 dollars (by 1 dollar granted)?