I don't even use Firefox (I'm an Opera user) but I paid because anything that improves the usage of Firefox will help improve standards on the web, which is good for the Opera, Safari, Konqueror, etc. users out there!
"Actually, what this all suggests is that the Microsoft search weights the domain name much more heavily than Google does. Everything in their top 10 has "linux" in the domain."
Yes, I think you are right. Try searching for Windows. Again, all the first few results have Windows in the domain name. So to get good search engine ranking you show just buy a domain name with your keywords in the title. This search engine feels like it is from 1995.
"Linux.com is the FIRST hit. What moe would you like. You act like their first hits are anti-Linux articles!"
Linux.com has 'Linux' as part of the domain name (as does every other Linux result on the front page). I don't think this would be a site people knew to Linux would have trouble finding even without a search engine. However, the companies I mentioned are some of the top Linux companies but you can't find any of them mentioned until result 69 (SUSE) at the earliest. These are some of the sites that I think people would want a search engine to find.
Are you telling me you don't find it the least bit odd?
Well I use ibackup and have been pretty happy with it so far. The price is good and they let you run rsync to backup your data which is not only fast but makes it easy to script automated backups from Linux.
I'm not too worried by the comment from the ibackup spokesperson. I think they have to say this as there is always a chance of some dataloss. Anyway, ibackup is not the only backup I do.
I can call from the UK to the US for 0.01 (GBP) which is less than 2 cents and it does not involve callback. Check out call18866 if you know somebody paying more!
1. don't sign up on any page that requires you email address to verify *cough*like this one *cough* 2. don't use free email services hotmail etc. 3. don't use AOL 4. don't let anyone have your address that forwards messages like "cute bunny pic" or "funny anti-geek joke" etc. 5. don't post your email anywhere. 6. don't sign up for majordomo lists.
Yeah great and I'm sure it works a treat BUT. 1 and 6 are not practical for many people. 2 and 3 for whatever reason these services may suit some people (money constraints, location). Some people have friends or relatives who do 4, should they just start ignoring them? What if they want to converse with those people [are these playboy bunny pics by the way?;-)]? 5 one simple mistake an you are done for anyway.
Also, why should a spammers be allowed to prevent people from using the internet as they see fit. No, I'm sorry but there are better solutions then trying to follow all your advice. I mean, whilst your points are vaild you might as well say:
Well I am English and I have never seen an English person do this despite the fact that I work for an American company. I would be highly suprised if it was reasonably common!
I'm a British person... and I don't find it funny.
Bullshit! It is unlikely that someone British would say it like that. You would simply say "I am British". Or more likely, "I am English" or "I am Scottish" or "I am Welsh".
If you haven't seen it, it's a satire based on work life, but from what I understand a lot of people like it.
I find it hard to believe that as a 'British person' you could have avoided it but I'm prepared to accept it is possible.
So stop generalizing! Generalizations are bad!
This is the nail in the coffin. There is no way you are British if you spell like that! Tell me, what exactly was the point of saying you are British? Did you think people would respect your opinion more if you did???
For those of you who have never seen 'The Office' it is a BBC comedy filmed in a semi documentary format (though it is all fictional). On the BBC website linked above there is a clips section to give you a taste of what it is like. Though to really 'get it' you have to watch a couple of episodes. You can buy the complete first series online from PlayUSA.
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In Soviet russint, you confirm what he says!
Any chance that any of these will work with a bluetooth keyboard and mouse?
I don't even use Firefox (I'm an Opera user) but I paid because anything that improves the usage of Firefox will help improve standards on the web, which is good for the Opera, Safari, Konqueror, etc. users out there!
Look on your face when you realise it has been a month and it is still booting: Priceless!
Send it in HTML. It has worked for me in the past with no complaints.
My ISP Panix uses it on all accounts.
Thanks! The page has ground to a halt (probably because of slashdotting) but I'll have a look later.
Maybe I'm just being stupid but I can't find any pricing page on their website.
Yes, I think you are right. Try searching for Windows. Again, all the first few results have Windows in the domain name. So to get good search engine ranking you show just buy a domain name with your keywords in the title. This search engine feels like it is from 1995.
Linux.com has 'Linux' as part of the domain name (as does every other Linux result on the front page). I don't think this would be a site people knew to Linux would have trouble finding even without a search engine. However, the companies I mentioned are some of the top Linux companies but you can't find any of them mentioned until result 69 (SUSE) at the earliest. These are some of the sites that I think people would want a search engine to find.
Are you telling me you don't find it the least bit odd?
SUSE turns up as search result 69! ;-)
Is Microsoft trying to say something here?
SUSE is like sex!
Redhat, SUSE, Mandrake, etc. don't turn up on the first page. WTF?
... I think I'll stick to google.
Oh I get it. Microsoft don't want their competitors turning up in search results.
Hmmm
Or is this only for browsers that are actually useful?
You are probably a troll but I'll answer nonetheless. Yes, there is an open alternative it is called Jabber. Do a google search.
I also use centericq. I had to set it to not even attempt to connect to yahoo, otherwise it crashes.
Annoying but not the end of the world as most of my friends are on AIM, MSN and Jabber.
Well I use ibackup and have been pretty happy with it so far. The price is good and they let you run rsync to backup your data which is not only fast but makes it easy to script automated backups from Linux.
I'm not too worried by the comment from the ibackup spokesperson. I think they have to say this as there is always a chance of some dataloss.
Anyway, ibackup is not the only backup I do.
I can call from the UK to the US for 0.01 (GBP) which is less than 2 cents and it does not involve callback. Check out call18866 if you know somebody paying more!
2. don't use free email services hotmail etc.
3. don't use AOL
4. don't let anyone have your address that forwards messages like "cute bunny pic" or "funny anti-geek joke" etc.
5. don't post your email anywhere.
6. don't sign up for majordomo lists.
Yeah great and I'm sure it works a treat BUT. 1 and 6 are not practical for many people. 2 and 3 for whatever reason these services may suit some people (money constraints, location). Some people have friends or relatives who do 4, should they just start ignoring them? What if they want to converse with those people [are these playboy bunny pics by the way? ;-)]? 5 one simple mistake an you are done for anyway.
Also, why should a spammers be allowed to prevent people from using the internet as they see fit. No, I'm sorry but there are better solutions then trying to follow all your advice. I mean, whilst your points are vaild you might as well say:
7. Don't use the internet
I guarentee that last one will work perfectly!
I built the Death Star!
Well I am English and I have never seen an English person do this despite the fact that I work for an American company. I would be highly suprised if it was reasonably common!
So why prey tell can't you spell 'generalising'? Since when did it contain a 'z', unless as I suggested, you are American??
Bullshit! It is unlikely that someone British would say it like that. You would simply say "I am British". Or more likely, "I am English" or "I am Scottish" or "I am Welsh".
If you haven't seen it, it's a satire based on work life, but from what I understand a lot of people like it.
I find it hard to believe that as a 'British person' you could have avoided it but I'm prepared to accept it is possible.
So stop generalizing! Generalizations are bad!
This is the nail in the coffin. There is no way you are British if you spell like that! Tell me, what exactly was the point of saying you are British? Did you think people would respect your opinion more if you did???
For those of you who have never seen 'The Office' it is a BBC comedy filmed in a semi documentary format (though it is all fictional). On the BBC website linked above there is a clips section to give you a taste of what it is like. Though to really 'get it' you have to watch a couple of episodes. You can buy the complete first series online from PlayUSA.
ok, fair enough. Sorry if I caused any offense.
No it was passport.com. Did you even click on the links?
What am I saying of course you didn't. This is slashdot after all!