Without the data Cyc has, it would STILL fail the Turning test, simply because it would not be able to discuss day to day things intelligently.
Based on that criteria, what percentage of Slashdot posters would be able to pass this test? Bonus question: Based on the same criteria, what percentage of Slashdot editors would be able to pass this test?
If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck... ...then it...drumroll please...looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Have you ever gone duck hunting? There are these things, called decoys, that look like ducks. Some even quack like ducks. Here's the funny part - they aren't ducks! They are models of ducks. They resemble ducks. They help ducks die. But they aren't ducks.
Well, now, lessee...I've used DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows95, Windows98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, FreeBSD 4.5, and Mandrake Linux 8.2
Yes, I've used a good number of Windows packages, and not too many Unix variants. I've also only used a pathetic newbie distro like Mandrake. Such is life.
I run a smallish website that sees a fair amount of traffic. I use a SQL Server backend with IIS serving - I've had it running on Apache and PHP and it sucked. Mod_Perl was just plain evil. I thought about using MySQL, but I have actual respect for my data. PostgreSQL was an option, but I wasn't in the mood to fuck with it. I'm happy. Maybe a thousand people a day hit the site, spend some time there, and get what they need. No one has broken in and no data has been vaporized.
Slashdot got me all hot and bothered to run an Open Source OS. I installed FreeBSD and set up IBM's DB2 (using Linux binary compatibility) under a development license. I hated it. I switched to Mandrake, which was pretty, and I hated it.
I realized that I actually liked the setup I was running, and quit blowing my free time on screwing around with the clones. Funny thing, though - I am currently partitioning a spare laptop to use as a FreeBSD development station. I spent the morning browsing Postgres, and decided to take a crack at some development.
That's a mighty big we. Don't forget that there is more than one kind of root beer. I can even make my own. That doesn't mean that I get mad when people prefer a particular kind of root beer. I just don't like it when they think that because they like what they like that I haven't tried, and dismissed, their brand of choice.
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Lured by its low cost, I replaced Windows 98 on my computer with Linux.
Man, I think you need to examine how much your time is worth. An already installed, already paid for, already functioning operating system cannot be undersold.
The cost of hiring a decent admin should be nothing compared to the potential costss a cracker could cause you
Right. Mom and Pop might have a fire and lose a half of a million in inventory, a quarter mil in fixtures, and another quarter mil in lost business. Should they spend a million on fire prevention? No. Perhaps they need a million in insurance, but the protection isn't always as expensive as the worst case scenario. Not every piece of info needs to be on a machine that is connected to the web, and most lost emails are not worth the salary of an admin. Remember, IT is an expense.
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Mention that Linux sucks, as it designed for and by Communists, homosexuals, and other undesirable sub-groups. Explain that computers cost money, thus software should cost money. Give directions to barbers, stores that sell soap, and churches. Make it clear that you have no problem with Unix, nor do you hate freedom. Finally, explain the role of currency in society.
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The project looks interesting, but the guy brings up the whole "we only use 10% of our brain" myth
Fuck. browser.
But at least Junis got his web broser running.
Without the data Cyc has, it would STILL fail the Turning test, simply because it would not be able to discuss day to day things intelligently.
Based on that criteria, what percentage of Slashdot posters would be able to pass this test?
Bonus question: Based on the same criteria, what percentage of Slashdot editors would be able to pass this test?
*removes tin foil hat*
Just the one, eh?
If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck...
...then it...drumroll please...looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Have you ever gone duck hunting? There are these things, called decoys, that look like ducks. Some even quack like ducks. Here's the funny part - they aren't ducks! They are models of ducks. They resemble ducks. They help ducks die. But they aren't ducks.
let's hope it has common sense that fits with our agenda....
Our? I sit at the nexus of countless subgroups. So do you. Which our?
too, not to
I'm probably just to stupid to get it to work, but I can't copy text in Konquerer and and paste it into the URL field in Opera.
A woman*'s pussy bleeds.
A slashdot pussy posts as an AC.
I think I'd be happier if the ACs bled and the women posted.
*during menstruation
Well, now, lessee...I've used DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows95, Windows98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, FreeBSD 4.5, and Mandrake Linux 8.2
Yes, I've used a good number of Windows packages, and not too many Unix variants. I've also only used a pathetic newbie distro like Mandrake. Such is life.
I run a smallish website that sees a fair amount of traffic. I use a SQL Server backend with IIS serving - I've had it running on Apache and PHP and it sucked. Mod_Perl was just plain evil. I thought about using MySQL, but I have actual respect for my data. PostgreSQL was an option, but I wasn't in the mood to fuck with it.
I'm happy. Maybe a thousand people a day hit the site, spend some time there, and get what they need. No one has broken in and no data has been vaporized.
Slashdot got me all hot and bothered to run an Open Source OS. I installed FreeBSD and set up IBM's DB2 (using Linux binary compatibility) under a development license. I hated it.
I switched to Mandrake, which was pretty, and I hated it.
I realized that I actually liked the setup I was running, and quit blowing my free time on screwing around with the clones.
Funny thing, though - I am currently partitioning a spare laptop to use as a FreeBSD development station. I spent the morning browsing Postgres, and decided to take a crack at some development.
God bless Fark, eh?
That's a mighty big we.
Don't forget that there is more than one kind of root beer. I can even make my own. That doesn't mean that I get mad when people prefer a particular kind of root beer. I just don't like it when they think that because they like what they like that I haven't tried, and dismissed, their brand of choice.
Oh, and there's no g in Barq's
How very interesting. Yes, I've used Linux. I've even used X. Did you know that X != Linux?
It's true.
Some Amish use cellphones.
I suppose there are WAP-enabled webmail services available.
No.
Get a copy of Excel and run it on Linux.
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(Yes, I know the BR tags will show up)
Lured by its low cost, I replaced Windows 98 on my computer with Linux.
Man, I think you need to examine how much your time is worth.
An already installed, already paid for, already functioning operating system cannot be undersold.
Windows needs a new security policy.
Linux needs a clipboard.
The funny thing is, a clipboard seems simple by comparision.
Which will appear first?
He will be forever missed--fair well my friend
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God damn it. It isn't fair well. It is farewell
There is a program that deals with addictive personalities. It's still in development, but anyone can get on the waiting list. It's called life.
The cost of hiring a decent admin should be nothing compared to the potential costss a cracker could cause you
Right. Mom and Pop might have a fire and lose a half of a million in inventory, a quarter mil in fixtures, and another quarter mil in lost business. Should they spend a million on fire prevention?
No. Perhaps they need a million in insurance, but the protection isn't always as expensive as the worst case scenario.
Not every piece of info needs to be on a machine that is connected to the web, and most lost emails are not worth the salary of an admin.
Remember, IT is an expense.
You have just received the Amish virus. Because we don't have any computers, or programming experience, this virus works on the honor system. Please delete all the files from your hard drive and manually forward this virus to everyone on your mailing list. Thank you for your cooperation.
Mention that Linux sucks, as it designed for and by Communists, homosexuals, and other undesirable sub-groups. Explain that computers cost money, thus software should cost money. Give directions to barbers, stores that sell soap, and churches. Make it clear that you have no problem with Unix, nor do you hate freedom. Finally, explain the role of currency in society.
I'd been looking for a new sig - thanks!