"That the BBC is being criticized worldwide for making unfounded claims. "
Unfounded claim my ass. Slashdot has a field day every time there's a juicy update for SCO. Don't believe me? Well let's take a look at Slashdot's introduction to this virus. Let's have a peek at the first post there, shall we?
Finally! (Score:5, Funny) by someonehasmyname (465543) on Monday January 26, @04:40PM (#8094762)
Finally, a worthwhile virus!! -- Common sense is not so common. [ Reply to This ]
+5, Funny? Okay, let's look at the immediate reply:
Re:Finally! (Score:5, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Monday January 26, @04:46PM (#8094852)
Is there a Linux port yet???
+5 Funny? Okay, let's look at the third comment:
Re:Finally! (Score:4, Funny) by Geek of Tech (678002) on Monday January 26, @06:32PM (#8096045) ( http://www.hopper.net/~joshuarogers | Last Journal: Friday November 28, @06:26PM )
So, uh where can I download a copy?
+4 Funny, okay the joke started to get old then. So Slashdot breaks the story, and people get modded up for joking about wanting the virus on their machine. Now, I know what you're thinking "Oh they just meant that like as irony cos nobody'd really do that." Valid argument, except that's not the case I'm making. Folks, the case I'm making is about impressions. Frankly, the impression from that whole thread is "Yay, SCO will be attacked." Unfounded claim my ass. The active Slashdot Community did all but beg for SCO to point the finger at them.
Be dismissive if you like, but consider the effect Slashdot sensationalism against SCO is having on your reputation here. Slashdot has legitimate complaints about SCO's behaviour here, but when that type of BS happens, it is REALLY hard to take the lot of you seriously. Now you've got the media turning its guns against you. Well gee. It was worth it to get that +5 Funny, mmm?
"I know such an idea could come only from a zealot... but hey...."
That's not what they tuned in to. It's the comments like "I might just let this virus do its work..." that led to that conclusion. If you 'non-zealots' don't want to have the finger pointed in your direction , then I would strongly recommend treating this case with more objectivity instead of cracking anti-SCO comments.
"Not true. You have to learn how to convert the numbers 1 through 12 into fractions of 60. Digital is written almost as simply as it is stated in common dialog."
I think he meant that the 1-12 numbering was quite useful and intuitive in a lot of senses. For example, when I worked at McDonald's, we had a system for making sure that burgers weren't left in the bin for too long. There were the numbers one through 12. Shelf time was like no greater than 10 minutes. So if you put the number 7 down, then you knew that if the clock was at 35 after or later, then you knew it was time to throw that stuff away and make new stuff.
Ehh I think I'm missing a step here but hopefully you get the gist of it. Using a clockface to measure relative bearing is also useful. "You gotta bogey on your six!"
"It is just like over complicated phones. All I need it to do is keep time. Why does every device have to do 11,274 different things?"
It wasn't about the number of features, it was about the technology being obsolete. Digital watches are easier to read, more accurate, and have room to do more. Analog watches are mechanical, not so accurate, and are VERY limited in terms of what else can be done with them. From an 'obsolete' point of view, one could argue that analog watches shouldn't be around anymore. There are VERY few situations where analog can beat digital in the watch world.
That's not a >number of features argument, it's a "the world wouldn't end if analog watches were globally banned." discussion. Digital accommodates just about everybody's needs so Analog can safely die. The only thing really keeping it alive these days is style.
Don't confuse this article for the KISS article. Though there is some correlation (i.e. why replace the working with something more complex?), these are two different discussions.
At Burger King , they have this maze in front of the counter that you have to walk back and forth through before getting to the counter to order your meal. The place is never busy, but you still go in back and forth and back and forth. It's like "When I complete this, can I have a piece of cheese?"
"There is nothing like building an impenetrable fortress and a huge assault force and then unleashing your army on a neighbour."
I used to have fun setting up traps for my neighbour. Once I set up a Burger King-esuqe maze for him to walk back and forth through while towers picked away at his army. Heh. I had fun listening to him swear from the next cube.
Slashdot Mirror
"Never fear a guy with a goatee, a black turtleneck, and a beret."
You're confusing 3D artists for Mac users.
"Anyone who doesn't know machine language has no business using a computer."
Not a motto to have today, otherwise you risk a pummeling by a horde of 3D artists.
"Upgrade what,... maybe... your stress level???"
Vice City relieves that.
"Fads never die, they just become unprofitable."
What's the difference between dead and unprofitable?
"I saw Principle Skinner and Mrs. Krobapple in the closet making babies, and I saw one of the babies, and one of the babies looked at me!!!'
Offtopic? Nope. The quote's kind of amusing if you imagine Ralph watching the staff playing with these toys.
"Yeah, NAT breaks stuff, get used to it."
/Beavis Voice
Shat up, port knocker.
"Meaning the virus was written to run ON windows BY a windows programmer..."
Yeah because you can only program on one OS, period.
Unfounded claim my ass. Slashdot has a field day every time there's a juicy update for SCO. Don't believe me? Well let's take a look at Slashdot's introduction to this virus. Let's have a peek at the first post there, shall we?
+5, Funny? Okay, let's look at the immediate reply:
+5 Funny? Okay, let's look at the third comment:
+4 Funny, okay the joke started to get old then. So Slashdot breaks the story, and people get modded up for joking about wanting the virus on their machine. Now, I know what you're thinking "Oh they just meant that like as irony cos nobody'd really do that." Valid argument, except that's not the case I'm making. Folks, the case I'm making is about impressions. Frankly, the impression from that whole thread is "Yay, SCO will be attacked." Unfounded claim my ass. The active Slashdot Community did all but beg for SCO to point the finger at them.
Be dismissive if you like, but consider the effect Slashdot sensationalism against SCO is having on your reputation here. Slashdot has legitimate complaints about SCO's behaviour here, but when that type of BS happens, it is REALLY hard to take the lot of you seriously. Now you've got the media turning its guns against you. Well gee. It was worth it to get that +5 Funny, mmm?
"I know such an idea could come only from a zealot... but hey...."
That's not what they tuned in to. It's the comments like "I might just let this virus do its work..." that led to that conclusion. If you 'non-zealots' don't want to have the finger pointed in your direction , then I would strongly recommend treating this case with more objectivity instead of cracking anti-SCO comments.
"Not true. You have to learn how to convert the numbers 1 through 12 into fractions of 60. Digital is written almost as simply as it is stated in common dialog."
I think he meant that the 1-12 numbering was quite useful and intuitive in a lot of senses. For example, when I worked at McDonald's, we had a system for making sure that burgers weren't left in the bin for too long. There were the numbers one through 12. Shelf time was like no greater than 10 minutes. So if you put the number 7 down, then you knew that if the clock was at 35 after or later, then you knew it was time to throw that stuff away and make new stuff.
Ehh I think I'm missing a step here but hopefully you get the gist of it. Using a clockface to measure relative bearing is also useful. "You gotta bogey on your six!"
"It is just like over complicated phones. All I need it to do is keep time. Why does every device have to do 11,274 different things?"
It wasn't about the number of features, it was about the technology being obsolete. Digital watches are easier to read, more accurate, and have room to do more. Analog watches are mechanical, not so accurate, and are VERY limited in terms of what else can be done with them. From an 'obsolete' point of view, one could argue that analog watches shouldn't be around anymore. There are VERY few situations where analog can beat digital in the watch world.
That's not a >number of features argument, it's a "the world wouldn't end if analog watches were globally banned." discussion. Digital accommodates just about everybody's needs so Analog can safely die. The only thing really keeping it alive these days is style.
Don't confuse this article for the KISS article. Though there is some correlation (i.e. why replace the working with something more complex?), these are two different discussions.
Mickey Mouse is sitting at his desk, reading Slashdot, and thinking: "Now I know how all those white women must have felt."
"At Long Last, Mice Produce Sperm From Monkeys"
Wow... somebody has VERY specific tastes....
"What is a Burger King-esque maze?"
At Burger King , they have this maze in front of the counter that you have to walk back and forth through before getting to the counter to order your meal. The place is never busy, but you still go in back and forth and back and forth. It's like "When I complete this, can I have a piece of cheese?"
"We were so poor we had to eat spam."
Ah we're such fun loving people. How come none of us have girlfriends?
"There is nothing like building an impenetrable fortress and a huge assault force and then unleashing your army on a neighbour."
I used to have fun setting up traps for my neighbour. Once I set up a Burger King-esuqe maze for him to walk back and forth through while towers picked away at his army. Heh. I had fun listening to him swear from the next cube.
" Heck, I'm still waiting for correct ... PNG alpha channel support in IE.."
Us artists are too.
"What Games Should I Get for My New G5?"
Plural?!
"I can run Linux on my GameCube and OS X on my XBox 2 now? Man today is a great /. day for hacking videogame consoles. PowerPC rocks."
What happens when you're done making Linux boot?
"Ask the Mac G5 users ..."
Oh yeah, there's a civilized discussion brewing.
"Sounds like a tractor."
I can't tell if it sounds like a river or a major street in Portland. Not sure about tractor, tho.
"Speculate away!"
I think it's proof of Microsoft's involvement with SCO! Now just bear with me for a sec here...
"Exactly what kind of "illegal content" is your TiVo going to be playing?"
Illegally acquired cable.
"I accidently moderated this as funny...now am posting to wipe out moderation on this topic. Is there another way? God help my karma."
I can't believe this guy was modded down (twice?!) for doing the right thing. Metamodded as unfair, and I advise you do the same.
Metamodded Insightful as unfair. I'm no fan of Microsoft, but I cannot support modding up of rude generalizations that are based on assumption.