go check out the Level9 site at upn. (unfortunately you'll need flash) but just take a look at some of their links...
attrition
2600
to name a few...
as far as news sites they list ZDnet but no/.
It looks as if somebody almost did their homework.
I wonder how this will affect the whole field of data analysis? If this curve proves to pretty common then wouldn't it affect the assupmtion (in at least the social sciences) that your distirbution is normal (ie as in z & t-tests and ANOVA tests?). I guess if you can't assume normalcy then you will need find other analysis techniques.
This is just first class typical Micro$oft. The basic premise behind Mr. Shuman's argument is that bloatware is the consumer's fault/problem. We wanted it so we got it. And those of us who complain should shut up and deal with it. This has been Microsoft's primary attitude since Winblows 95. Everytime a Windows 95 box crashes the user is led to believe that the problem is something he/she did.
Another point, I felt was in typical Micro$oft fashion was his statement
Most bloatware complaints come from users who own 2- to 3-year-old machines. They don't understand that the new (bloated) versions of software are meant for the new 400-megahertz machines and the wickedly fast machines to come in the next 18 months--including 1-gigahertz computers--not their Pentium 133 doorstops.
. Excuse me Mr. Shuman, but not all of us can afford a nice new system everytime a new Intel product comes out. Many of us have to make due with what we have until we can afford a new system. Becasue of Micro$oft and a few others, the typical lifespan of a home computer is greatly reduced, thus in the Micro$oft world your system becomes obsolete quicker. Okay power down rant mode.... the end
Damn! That is a great article! It's very rare when I read something that is that inspirational. Makes me wanna go recompile somethin' (like a kernel maybe?).;-)
I didn't even spend that much on books when I was in school. Why the hell would I spend that much on a book written by Bill the Borg. That price can't be right! If you want a book to read go download the Linux SysAdmin book. (http://www.ugu.com/sui/ugu/show?I=help.articles.a dmin&F=1111111111&G=Y)
Thank god! I thought people were just getting meaner, but I guess it's just stupidity. It's one thing to give tech support to someone who genuinely doesn't understand computers and will admitt it. It's another when you have to help someone who doesn't get it and is pissed off about it! Does anybody want to start a computer/psychological research lab/company with me? This would be an excellent area of psychological research!
I'd rather have Applix anyway. It's cheaper and works just as well for what I want it to do. I'm sure StarOffice would also be just as good. I would rather pay the $70-90 price tag for either of these than the huge price tag for office any day.
The strange answer is that my bumbling hours on the Linux box were launching the process by which I could take control of my information life. Or begin to. I like reading Jon's articles because he reminds me of some of the reasons I started using Linux way back when;~)
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go check out the Level9 site at upn. (unfortunately you'll need flash) but just take a look at some of their links... /.
attrition
2600
to name a few...
as far as news sites they list ZDnet but no
It looks as if somebody almost did their homework.
I wonder how this will affect the whole field of data analysis? If this curve proves to pretty common then wouldn't it affect the assupmtion (in at least the social sciences) that your distirbution is normal (ie as in z & t-tests and ANOVA tests?). I guess if you can't assume normalcy then you will need find other analysis techniques.
The basic premise behind Mr. Shuman's argument is that bloatware is the consumer's fault/problem. We wanted it so we got it. And those of us who complain should shut up and deal with it. This has been Microsoft's primary attitude since Winblows 95. Everytime a Windows 95 box crashes the user is led to believe that the problem is something he/she did.
Another point, I felt was in typical Micro$oft fashion was his statement . Excuse me Mr. Shuman, but not all of us can afford a nice new system everytime a new Intel product comes out. Many of us have to make due with what we have until we can afford a new system. Becasue of Micro$oft and a few others, the typical lifespan of a home computer is greatly reduced, thus in the Micro$oft world your system becomes obsolete quicker. Okay power down rant mode.... the end
Damn! That is a great article! ;-)
It's very rare when I read something that is that inspirational. Makes me wanna go recompile somethin' (like a kernel maybe?).
I didn't even spend that much on books when I was in school. Why the hell would I spend that much on a book written by Bill the Borg. That price can't be right! If you want a book to read go download the Linux SysAdmin book. (http://www.ugu.com/sui/ugu/show?I=help.articles.a dmin&F=1111111111&G=Y)
See! Lookie!
;-)
http://www.suse.com/Order/subscribe.html
very nice
Why not get a subscription from SuSE. It's very cool. If I understood correctly they will send you updates (new versions etc...) for a year.
Thank god!
I thought people were just getting meaner, but I guess it's just stupidity. It's one thing to give tech support to someone who genuinely doesn't understand computers and will admitt it. It's another when you have to help someone who doesn't get it and is pissed off about it!
Does anybody want to start a computer/psychological research lab/company with me? This would be an excellent area of psychological research!
I'd rather have Applix anyway. It's cheaper and works just as well for what I want it to do. I'm sure StarOffice would also be just as good. I would rather pay the $70-90 price tag for either of these than the huge price tag for office any day.
Geeeez! ;-)
You'd think that an OS that is as great as NT would be able to handle a little web traffic!
The strange answer is that my bumbling hours on the Linux box were launching the process by which I could take control of my information life. Or begin to. ;~)
I like reading Jon's articles because he reminds me of some of the reasons I started using Linux way back when
This is great!
;~)
I just ordered my copy last night! I'm Psyched!
This made my day!