[This isn't flamebait--just trying to make a point]
I hear that the Chinese are also banning titles like "Assassinate Chairman Mao" and "Kill Those Commie Bastards"...
I wonder why?
C'mon. Do you think the US government would probably frown upon a game from the Middle East entitled "Death to Infidels" where one tries to assassinate the president, drive planes into buildings, and behead Jews? To some of these extremists, these are perfectly appropriate methods of war but we call them terrorists. I could only assume that the Chinese find any games laced with "imperialist dogma" to be equally offensive to their culture. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just pointing out the double-standards we live by. It's all relative, man.
I'm aware of the continued OS development...but I have two questions:
1. Where is Amiga OS now? Literally? It's changed hands so many times, it's becoming a bit of a joke.
2. Who is actually developing software for Amiga OS? It seems that there must be some developer making something for it.
My point is, just because it's still being developed doesn't mean that it outlasted MacOS. I think more people are running the GNU HURD than Amiga OS.
I remember the first time I saw an Amiga computer--I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Then again, Beta was so much better than VHS.
"It just ain't right havin' no PCs made by them yeller sumbitches over in Chinaland. You tell Dick Cheney to put a stop to it--that's what them Gub'ment agencies are for, right?"
(as overheard in a large white building by a man known as W).
With all of the software out there that does this for you on your computer, it seems a bit redundant to spend a bunch of money on a single piece of hardware. 10 years ago, I could see how this would penetrate the market, but it's cheaper, easier, and more expandable to use your computer with a simple MIDI controller to do all this.
As a composer, I've relied heavily upon synthesis to demonstrate and proof projects and to generate more commercial projects as well. With the sample banks, synth software, and loop libraries available for products like Acid, Live, Logic, Digital Performer, Reason, etc., it seems unlikely that anyone would would want to buy a single device--unless it's for performance. Not that it isn't cool. I like it. I'm just wondering about the target demographic. It seems that for the same price, I can buy a full 88-Key weighted key controller and the software for my computer that gives me tons more options in an interface idiom with which I'm already familiar.
Now, this thing would be REALLY badass if it has an ethernet port and an interactive login:-)
If it could be added as another processor or module to an existing studio environment with tons of "plays nice with others" bells and whistles, I see even more value on the high-end studio and/or for the stage.
If anything, I think Steve does not like anything that ruins his mystique as the giver of all things "Ooh and Ahh." As "punishment" to the rumor-mongering hordes of the internet, Steve banished the entire lot of 'net users from viewing his keynote at Macworld.
Three simple rules for "How NOT to get sued by Steve's Apple machine":
Don't steal Steve's thunder (case in point of this thread)
Don't post pictures or anything else that might be "trade secrets" (or unreleased Apple products).
Don't make a product that looks anything like an Apple product
He's not the world's richest man, but he has lawyers and a penchant to unleash them on people who f**k with his world.
It might be one's right to contradict the above caveats, however, beware: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should and just because you think you should doesn't mean you're right. Of course, this axiom goes both ways, but good luck when dealing with a megalamaniac who runs a large company with lots of cash.
The 3 letters that management are just now starting to understand are : TCO. Total Cost of Ownership isn't something that comes from a single ledger in the bean counter's office. It's often learned the hard way by unexpected costs like the cost to fix mistakes or the loss of important clients or businsess deals. When an out-sourced company/individual does a poor job because you spent the least amount of money possible, the return on the investment is low. ROI are 3 more letters. After a while, the executives in charge figure out that investments are tied to ownership.
I think the outsourcing epidemic is abating because of the backlash to the off-shoring. The two are different but have become synonymous. I think both are a trend in which companies experimented and won and lost. It works for smaller companies who can't afford their own IT department so they can hire a company to provide a level of service they cannot match themselves. Conversely, it might be considered a step down for a fortune 500 company to look to a start-up company to handle their enterprise level needs. I might be generalizing a bit, but it works for some things but not others. For example, Janitorial staff might work but IT desktop support probably might be a bit more difficult. I think the outsourcing option might not be on the table when/if the economy improves.
...but you're not one to be biased, judgemental or to irrationally globalize your perception of Mac users based on your being sodomized by a Mac using priest in the late 80s.
"BITTTER...PARTY OF YOU...."
if'n you don't like Mac users, try avoiding the Mac section of slashdot or you might be tempted to post narrow-minded rants.
Because men keep telling them that 4 inches is 7, 30 seconds is 15 minutes, and that the scientific method would be shot to hell if they stopped for directions.
My wife said I should post that...that's for the ladies.
Somewhere out there, there's some jerk saying, "I'm gonna need a bigger laser."
But seriously--I don't think there's enough air travel businsess out there to justify it. Between the cavity searches and the fuel costs, airlines are already struggling. How are they going to fill that bad boy?
The real reason is that middle management is usually the seeding ground for MBAs. Most companies have cut that back on mid-level management so MBAs are just not getting hired up like they used to (a glut on the market).
Now for a rant:
Besides, nobody likes working with know-it-all smart-ass trust fund babies. Pedigrees aren't the mark of true intelligence. It's also a matter of economics--It's easier to higher a state school grad from the top of his class for lower salary expectations than some snotty Harvard Biz school grad who expects a six-figure salary just because he graduated from an ivy league.
I wonder if the student used his student accounts and/or UT's bandwidth the propagate his spam? If so, that's a DOUBLE whammy!! The state could have his proverbial ass for misuse if they can't get him on the spam charges.
Q: What's black and tan and looks great on a lawyer? A: A Rottweiler.
Q: Did you hear about the lawyer who was accidentally overpaid by his client? A: He was in a moral dilemma because he didn't know if he should tell his partner.
Sorry, dude. I wasn't trying to be condescending but I just don't think that's a) the best use of a Mini and b) Apple's idea of its use. I don't think it will happen--though there are USB/Ethernet adapters that might help you have your router afterall! (Just don't tell Steve!)
The BriQ" might be a better choice for this application. They list for $1400 but I bet you can find 'em on eBay for the price of a new Mini. There's also some other small, cheap, and quiet x86 boxes out there for about the same price.
Now why would Apple put a second ethernet port in a low-end consumer product designed to keep costs LOW when they don't put a second ethernet port in ANY of their machines (except XServe)? If you want a firewall or router, build a cheap PC and do it with Linux (i.e., Smoothwall, etc.) I think this is not as much a "missing feature" as much as it is you're missing the point, IMHO.
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[This isn't flamebait--just trying to make a point] ...
I hear that the Chinese are also banning titles like "Assassinate Chairman Mao" and "Kill Those Commie Bastards"
I wonder why?
C'mon. Do you think the US government would probably frown upon a game from the Middle East entitled "Death to Infidels" where one tries to assassinate the president, drive planes into buildings, and behead Jews? To some of these extremists, these are perfectly appropriate methods of war but we call them terrorists. I could only assume that the Chinese find any games laced with "imperialist dogma" to be equally offensive to their culture. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just pointing out the double-standards we live by. It's all relative, man.
Well, there goes Asia. I don't think MS has sold more than a dozen legal copies of anything anywhere west of Hawaii.
I'm aware of the continued OS development...but I have two questions:
1. Where is Amiga OS now? Literally? It's changed hands so many times, it's becoming a bit of a joke.
2. Who is actually developing software for Amiga OS? It seems that there must be some developer making something for it.
My point is, just because it's still being developed doesn't mean that it outlasted MacOS. I think more people are running the GNU HURD than Amiga OS.
I remember the first time I saw an Amiga computer--I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Then again, Beta was so much better than VHS.
uh...this was posted as a joke--not flamebait. you moderators ain't got no sense of humor. I'm tellin' W.
"It just ain't right havin' no PCs made by them yeller sumbitches over in Chinaland. You tell Dick Cheney to put a stop to it--that's what them Gub'ment agencies are for, right?"
(as overheard in a large white building by a man known as W).
And this is why Steve Jobs is the applause whore he is today!
:-)
Yeah? And where is Amiga now?
I'm thinking that Steve was a big fan of Andy Kauffman. Actually, maybe he gets a Starbucks espresso enema to get as much caffeine as possible...
Developers Developers Developers Developers!!
For some reason, this reminds me of a prop from Terry Gilliam's Brazil.
With all of the software out there that does this for you on your computer, it seems a bit redundant to spend a bunch of money on a single piece of hardware. 10 years ago, I could see how this would penetrate the market, but it's cheaper, easier, and more expandable to use your computer with a simple MIDI controller to do all this.
:-)
As a composer, I've relied heavily upon synthesis to demonstrate and proof projects and to generate more commercial projects as well. With the sample banks, synth software, and loop libraries available for products like Acid, Live, Logic, Digital Performer, Reason, etc., it seems unlikely that anyone would would want to buy a single device--unless it's for performance. Not that it isn't cool. I like it. I'm just wondering about the target demographic. It seems that for the same price, I can buy a full 88-Key weighted key controller and the software for my computer that gives me tons more options in an interface idiom with which I'm already familiar.
Now, this thing would be REALLY badass if it has an ethernet port and an interactive login
If it could be added as another processor or module to an existing studio environment with tons of "plays nice with others" bells and whistles, I see even more value on the high-end studio and/or for the stage.
If anything, I think Steve does not like anything that ruins his mystique as the giver of all things "Ooh and Ahh." As "punishment" to the rumor-mongering hordes of the internet, Steve banished the entire lot of 'net users from viewing his keynote at Macworld.
Three simple rules for "How NOT to get sued by Steve's Apple machine":
He's not the world's richest man, but he has lawyers and a penchant to unleash them on people who f**k with his world.
It might be one's right to contradict the above caveats, however, beware: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should and just because you think you should doesn't mean you're right. Of course, this axiom goes both ways, but good luck when dealing with a megalamaniac who runs a large company with lots of cash.
Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited.
The 3 letters that management are just now starting to understand are : TCO. Total Cost of Ownership isn't something that comes from a single ledger in the bean counter's office. It's often learned the hard way by unexpected costs like the cost to fix mistakes or the loss of important clients or businsess deals. When an out-sourced company/individual does a poor job because you spent the least amount of money possible, the return on the investment is low. ROI are 3 more letters. After a while, the executives in charge figure out that investments are tied to ownership.
I think the outsourcing epidemic is abating because of the backlash to the off-shoring. The two are different but have become synonymous. I think both are a trend in which companies experimented and won and lost. It works for smaller companies who can't afford their own IT department so they can hire a company to provide a level of service they cannot match themselves. Conversely, it might be considered a step down for a fortune 500 company to look to a start-up company to handle their enterprise level needs. I might be generalizing a bit, but it works for some things but not others. For example, Janitorial staff might work but IT desktop support probably might be a bit more difficult. I think the outsourcing option might not be on the table when/if the economy improves.
...but you're not one to be biased, judgemental or to irrationally globalize your perception of Mac users based on your being sodomized by a Mac using priest in the late 80s.
"BITTTER...PARTY OF YOU...."
if'n you don't like Mac users, try avoiding the Mac section of slashdot or you might be tempted to post narrow-minded rants.
Thank you, Eric Cartman.
What would the SSID be for that bad boy?
Hmmm....redifines War Driving!
Because men keep telling them that 4 inches is 7, 30 seconds is 15 minutes, and that the scientific method would be shot to hell if they stopped for directions.
My wife said I should post that...that's for the ladies.
Somewhere out there, there's some jerk saying, "I'm gonna need a bigger laser."
But seriously--I don't think there's enough air travel businsess out there to justify it. Between the cavity searches and the fuel costs, airlines are already struggling. How are they going to fill that bad boy?
oops. hookt ahn fonnix werkt for mee.
The real reason is that middle management is usually the seeding ground for MBAs. Most companies have cut that back on mid-level management so MBAs are just not getting hired up like they used to (a glut on the market).
Now for a rant:
Besides, nobody likes working with know-it-all smart-ass trust fund babies. Pedigrees aren't the mark of true intelligence. It's also a matter of economics--It's easier to higher a state school grad from the top of his class for lower salary expectations than some snotty Harvard Biz school grad who expects a six-figure salary just because he graduated from an ivy league.
But I'm not bitter or anything.
I wonder if the student used his student accounts and/or UT's bandwidth the propagate his spam? If so, that's a DOUBLE whammy!! The state could have his proverbial ass for misuse if they can't get him on the spam charges.
Q: What's black and tan and looks great on a lawyer?
A: A Rottweiler.
Q: Did you hear about the lawyer who was accidentally overpaid by his client?
A: He was in a moral dilemma because he didn't know if he should tell his partner.
uh, oh...maybe I should post anonymously...
Q: Why didn't they cast the Fabulous 5 from Queer Eye?
...besides, Jessica Alba in a skin tight suit couldn't be all bad ;)
A: They only needed ONE flaming super hero.
(heh)
I loved that custom map maker, etc. So, so cool. The flachette gun is my ultimate fave.
Sorry, dude. I wasn't trying to be condescending but I just don't think that's a) the best use of a Mini and b) Apple's idea of its use. I don't think it will happen--though there are USB/Ethernet adapters that might help you have your router afterall! (Just don't tell Steve!)
The BriQ" might be a better choice for this application. They list for $1400 but I bet you can find 'em on eBay for the price of a new Mini. There's also some other small, cheap, and quiet x86 boxes out there for about the same price.
Now why would Apple put a second ethernet port in a low-end consumer product designed to keep costs LOW when they don't put a second ethernet port in ANY of their machines (except XServe)? If you want a firewall or router, build a cheap PC and do it with Linux (i.e., Smoothwall, etc.) I think this is not as much a "missing feature" as much as it is you're missing the point, IMHO.