Hmmmmm... please don't whine when a witch hunt comes your way. Let's remember there was no crime to begin with, and this was a case of a prosecutor run amok. Just like Mr. Nifong in North Carolina. I personally hope, when all is said and done, that either Mr. Libby prevails with his appeal(s) or Mr. Bush pardons him. Personally, I want to see these overzealous prosecutors given the jail sentences. That is the real travesty of American Justice. Woe be unto you if you come in to a prosecutor's cross-hairs!
What kind of rubbish are you talking about? The Intel Macs which are at Core2 Duo are 64-bit machines. The original Core Duo Macs are most likely 32-bit machines. In any event, when Leopard releases, Apple will be 64-bit across the line for currently shipping machines. You're obviously not involved in the software/hardware manufacturing busines. Trying to move from 32-bit to 64-bit is not a trivial matter, and takes several versions to complete. Even when you're done, you'll have customers running legacy 32-bit you have to deal with.
I haven't read TFA. The intent of fuel taxes was originally to pay for roads. I'm sure that state governments have diverted some of those monies elsewhere over the years. If you are running purely on vegetable oil, I doubt that has been taxed as a fuel (and thus those monies earmarked for roads). Instead of fining, I would think the more appropriate thing to do would bring this up to the legislature so it can be dealt with. Non-hydrocarbon based fuels are a great thing. They lessen our reliance on oil imports. However, try telling that to the governments and big oil.
Similar to the VMware tools, these tools bring para-virtualized drivers for hardware such as the network, mouse, and graphics. Where Xen performs best with para-virtualized kernels, VMware and now Parallels para-virtualizes certain elements of the hardware stack rather than requiring a custom kernel. We can't compile a new version of Windows, so special drivers is the only option.
He isn't advocating using ZFS as a clustered file system. It will be the filesystem used to build "LUNs" on his storage box. These will be presented out as CIFS/NFS shares, or iSCSI LUNs.
I did support the show. I bought the season 1 package on iTunes. CBS sucks. Hopefully someone else will pick it up, or CBS comes to its senses. It has some great series (The Unit and CSI: Miami are the other two I like from CBS).
I respectfully disagree. What corporations should be doing is keeping their *shareholders* happy, not Wall St. These "analysts" who probably couldn't make it in the real world if they had to, tout "whisper numbers" and other nonsense to pump up or down (all they want is volatility) for their employers (the investment firms). Screw having good quarters, blah blah blah. What should be happening is doing what is right for the business and everything else will follow.
There are many corporations in Europe that have been around for hundreds of years. I am pretty sure the lines of business they are in today are probably different from when they started. What hasn't changed, though, is that management does what is right for the company (otherwise they wouldn't have lasted this long).
I don't see things changing for the better though for the majority of corporations here in the US unfortunately. Executive management is only looking out for their own bank accounts, and the employees, shareholders, and customers can take a leap off the bridge.
Yes, or to put in the words of businesses say, it is all about managing your cost structure. Paying that mortgage off buys you a whole bunch of cash flow to work with. You can invest it, spend it (or a combination thereof). Spending it could mean taking a pay cut by getting that less stressful job/career.
But of course, if I use Scalix there's a very real risk that a software update in Office could break compatability with it. Not ideal, and a lot less likely with Exchange. How can I justify Scalix when it'll cost the same and potentially introduce more, unknown problems?
You can't justify Scalix in this context. You could justify it if you could/were using different mail/calendar clients (perhaps mail.app and iCal on MacOS X).
I don't have a problem with that. What I have a problem with is a merchant charging my card again. IMO Amazon is going about this the wrong way. Rather than doing a second unauthorized charged, they would be better served by sending out a polite email describing the situation and requesting the extra items be returned at their cost. They be out the shipping, but the honest folks won't have a problem with returning the stuff. They will then know who the dishonest ones and can then take them to small claims court if need be. Nobody would fault them then.
You do an unauthorized charge on my card and I'll contest it every time.
I too await MacOS X 10.5. However, I think it is a little too premature to emphatically state that Time Machine will be enabled by ZFS. I hope ZFS is included in the non-server version to handle my external disks, but that is not a certainty.
Meanwhile I'll enjoy my Samsung 46" DLP and HD cable while you're waiting. Hint, HDTV is just like computers... they are obsolete when you buy them (or cheaper) and there is always something around the corner. Just get something that works for you TODAY. Realize that in a few years something better will be available, and maybe you replace or not.
- All Apple laptops have cameras that cannot be easily disabled (of course (unless the LED is burnt out) due to the way the iSight is set up electrically, the green light will always be on when in use)
Not true. I have a PowerBook G4. It has no camera.
It's probably been pointed out already, but iTunes the program has all to do with getting content on your iPod (including all your MP3's) and none with "DRM." iTunes the service is all about selling and/or moving content. I use the program, and have yet to use the service. I don't see the iPod going away anytime soon. It is superior to everything out there.
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Hmmmmm... please don't whine when a witch hunt comes your way. Let's remember there was no crime to begin with, and this was a case of a prosecutor run amok. Just like Mr. Nifong in North Carolina. I personally hope, when all is said and done, that either Mr. Libby prevails with his appeal(s) or Mr. Bush pardons him. Personally, I want to see these overzealous prosecutors given the jail sentences. That is the real travesty of American Justice. Woe be unto you if you come in to a prosecutor's cross-hairs!
What kind of rubbish are you talking about? The Intel Macs which are at Core2 Duo are 64-bit machines. The original Core Duo Macs are most likely 32-bit machines. In any event, when Leopard releases, Apple will be 64-bit across the line for currently shipping machines. You're obviously not involved in the software/hardware manufacturing busines. Trying to move from 32-bit to 64-bit is not a trivial matter, and takes several versions to complete. Even when you're done, you'll have customers running legacy 32-bit you have to deal with.
I haven't read TFA. The intent of fuel taxes was originally to pay for roads. I'm sure that state governments have diverted some of those monies elsewhere over the years. If you are running purely on vegetable oil, I doubt that has been taxed as a fuel (and thus those monies earmarked for roads). Instead of fining, I would think the more appropriate thing to do would bring this up to the legislature so it can be dealt with. Non-hydrocarbon based fuels are a great thing. They lessen our reliance on oil imports. However, try telling that to the governments and big oil.
Similar to the VMware tools, these tools bring para-virtualized drivers for hardware such as the network, mouse, and graphics. Where Xen performs best with para-virtualized kernels, VMware and now Parallels para-virtualizes certain elements of the hardware stack rather than requiring a custom kernel. We can't compile a new version of Windows, so special drivers is the only option.
He isn't advocating using ZFS as a clustered file system. It will be the filesystem used to build "LUNs" on his storage box. These will be presented out as CIFS/NFS shares, or iSCSI LUNs.
I did support the show. I bought the season 1 package on iTunes. CBS sucks. Hopefully someone else will pick it up, or CBS comes to its senses. It has some great series (The Unit and CSI: Miami are the other two I like from CBS).
Your second paragraph speaks volumes. It certainly has the "appearance" of unseemliness. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
I respectfully disagree. What corporations should be doing is keeping their *shareholders* happy, not Wall St. These "analysts" who probably couldn't make it in the real world if they had to, tout "whisper numbers" and other nonsense to pump up or down (all they want is volatility) for their employers (the investment firms). Screw having good quarters, blah blah blah. What should be happening is doing what is right for the business and everything else will follow.
There are many corporations in Europe that have been around for hundreds of years. I am pretty sure the lines of business they are in today are probably different from when they started. What hasn't changed, though, is that management does what is right for the company (otherwise they wouldn't have lasted this long).
I don't see things changing for the better though for the majority of corporations here in the US unfortunately. Executive management is only looking out for their own bank accounts, and the employees, shareholders, and customers can take a leap off the bridge.
Yes, or to put in the words of businesses say, it is all about managing your cost structure. Paying that mortgage off buys you a whole bunch of cash flow to work with. You can invest it, spend it (or a combination thereof). Spending it could mean taking a pay cut by getting that less stressful job/career.
You could have also done a snapshot prior to the update. Then it barfs. No problem, revert the snapshot.
Nah, my guess is McKinsey.
High fructose corn syrup is probably also responsible for the explosion of diabetes.
You can't justify Scalix in this context. You could justify it if you could/were using different mail/calendar clients (perhaps mail.app and iCal on MacOS X).
And you should realize:
Universities exist to teach their students - and this includes how to use the tools they will use in the real world
Corporations use MS Office in general. OpenOffice is not in great use across the global range of companies, with some exceptions.
Using free software, therefore, may or may not be the best solution in a University setting.
I don't have a problem with that. What I have a problem with is a merchant charging my card again. IMO Amazon is going about this the wrong way. Rather than doing a second unauthorized charged, they would be better served by sending out a polite email describing the situation and requesting the extra items be returned at their cost. They be out the shipping, but the honest folks won't have a problem with returning the stuff. They will then know who the dishonest ones and can then take them to small claims court if need be. Nobody would fault them then.
You do an unauthorized charge on my card and I'll contest it every time.
I don't think it was common knowledge. I didn't see it in the tech specs before or after buying a MacBook for my wife.
I too await MacOS X 10.5. However, I think it is a little too premature to emphatically state that Time Machine will be enabled by ZFS. I hope ZFS is included in the non-server version to handle my external disks, but that is not a certainty.
Meanwhile I'll enjoy my Samsung 46" DLP and HD cable while you're waiting. Hint, HDTV is just like computers... they are obsolete when you buy them (or cheaper) and there is always something around the corner. Just get something that works for you TODAY. Realize that in a few years something better will be available, and maybe you replace or not.
Not true. I have a PowerBook G4. It has no camera.
I switched to MacOS X almost 2 yrs ago at home. I just got my wife a MacBook for Christmas. I don't need not steenking Vista!
Who cares about Zune? I have an iPod. Give it up Microsoft, you've lost me. My iPod caused me to ditch my personal PC and get a PowerBook.
Do you know someone from Google? Sounds like what happens when you've got some sort of personal "in" at the company. Best way to get hired BTW.
It's probably been pointed out already, but iTunes the program has all to do with getting content on your iPod (including all your MP3's) and none with "DRM." iTunes the service is all about selling and/or moving content. I use the program, and have yet to use the service. I don't see the iPod going away anytime soon. It is superior to everything out there.
Actually this is a good idea, good security just being in an ordinary warehouse.
Nah, how 'bout a Beowulf... couldn't resist.