If MS does acquire Macromedia - and that's a big if - it would more likely be FrontPage on the chopping block, not Dreamweaver. Most likely both would remain, FP being pitched to amatuers and Dreamweaver being aimed more at the Pro's.
Much like it is now. Hmmm....
Microsoft isn't stupid, they wouldn't kill a perfectly good revenue stream. The more interesting question is the CFMX /.NET situation. Either they would somehow be merged, or one of them would have to go - or possibly be gutted to the point of uselessness for anyone but amatuers, thereby creating a non-competing revenue stream for both.
Useless speculation at this point. I feel an acquisition is highly unlikely. At least, I certainly hope it is.
"Well, what do you suggest I do when I want to access my bank account (www.netbank.com) and cannot because they have problems with Mozilla not always working right so just decided to disable it entirely?"
First of all, the problem is almost certainly not in the Mozilla browser, but in their site. So, what do I suggest?
Complain to the offending site. If a site does not function in your standards-adherent browser of choice, then complain! How else will the offending site's authors know that they have failed to reach their customers/viewers effectively? Complaints work, so complain whenever you have a valid point. Particularly when the site in question is as important as your bank's.
That happened to me with my bank last year some time. I complained. Perhaps other people did also. They fixed it. Now I can use Mozilla happily there with no problems.
And until they fix theirs, you can either choose not to use the site or submit to their restrictions - but don't do it lying down.
Perhaps you need to think more deeply on this. Browsers absolutely should respect command X simply because it's in the standard. Not doing so results in divergent browser behavior, which results in divergent website behavior, which in turn results in a fracturing of the web as a whole. WWW standards are good for us all, and should be vigorously defended.
If you disagree with any particular portion of a standard, you are free to contribute to the process, and I heartily encourage you to do so.
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The whole point of advertising is eyeballs, not clickthroughs. Advertising creates brand awareness. If people actually click on the ad, that's a plus, but just having been viewed is often good enough. And that's why pop-ups/unders are so effective for many companies.
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It should be noted that most of the top contributors are from labor unions...
You're right to note that. It's a very, very good thing that there are some organizations who actually do represent real people right there at the top. Now, if we could get more social organizations up there, we might see some positive change in government.
So, your answer is that if we don't like it we can move? That's enlightened.
The whole point of living in a democratic republic is so that we can petition our representatives for changes to policies that we disagree with, or to vote for representative that will support our individual views. So my answer is that if you don't like it, write a letter, or even vote! But don't threaten to move or encourage others to do so.
I don't have a problem shoving it to M$, but don't hand out anything that contains both Windows and Linux on the same CD. That definitely breaks a few EULAs. We wouldn't want our author to get in any trouble, now would we?
Are you implying that Apple is a "gay" corporation? If so I fail to see the relevance. But then again, I would expect that from someone whose.sig is a link to a picture of their own asshole.
and they talked some about the moral implications of such procedures, but I just don't get it. Think about that lady in recent anti-drunk-driving commercials - the one with her face burned beyond recognition. She is, unfortunately, not alone. Procedures such as this one could go a long way to repairing what must surely be a broken life. What we're talking about here is very complicated, drastic, and necessary. Nobody is going to have a new face put on because of a few wrinkles. Only those that truly need a new face would consider it. This is a very involved procedure and is not to be undertaken lightly.
Hell, my sprint "vision" pcs phone already crashes now and then. And it doesn't even use windows. Actually, it might, I don't know. But there's no BOSD.
Although I dislike MS as much as the next slashdotter, I have to admit that it doesn't take windows to crash a cell phone. And besides, without the BSOD, other operating systems can crash faster;)
The entertainment industry thrives on a vicious circle-- the more stressed out a person feels, the more that person feels entitled to, say, watching a movie. The more movies that person watches, the more they must work to pay for the tickets. The more they work, the more stress they must endure, and thus they feel like they deserve more.
Why do I do cocaine? So I can work longer. So I can make more money. So I can buy more coke. So I can work longer. So I can....
"Does anyone really think that this will change the alleged minds of doubters?"
In fact, the push to legitimize these so-called "minds" is itself a dangerous plot by global corporations to distract us from the true conspiracies being implemented as you read this.
A phone, like a pair of shoes or a car, and unlike a PC or a coffeemaker, is a personal device, a fashion accessory that says something about its owner.
I run linux 99% of the time both at home and at work. As a programmer, I have very little use for advanced MS Office apps, or other MS finery. OpenOffice does just fine for the few word docs I create. Likewise for the (somewhat more prolific) misc. diagrams.
Just about the only time you'll find me on MS is when I'm testing my web pages.
For other people.... well... Linux just ain't easy enough to install and configure. Until it is, people will hold back. Or until OEMs ship it preconfigured.
I guess that old adage is still true as ever. Still, this seems like good tech for appropriate applications.
How about authenticated remote access? You carry a small trasmitter (key-fob?) that trasmits an encrypted key over an ultra-low-power encrypted signal (to reduce chances of interception) to a radio receiver at the door which relays it to a server. The server verifies the key and opens the door/gate. All without having to do anything other than approach the door.
Mod parent up. While I whole-heartedly disagree with his viewpoint, at least he has one that he's willing to share. He states his point clearly, and there's no shallow soundbite designed to piss people off. In short, it's not a troll. Just because you moderators disagree with someone's position does not mean that it has no value. So, suck it up and mod this up so that someone may reply with their own take on this guy's position.
So the people that make policy decisions on the internet have just kicked out their last vestiges of democracy. Perfect. Renew your domains now people, and get it in writing - on paper.
Now that you bring this up, corporations, as defined by U.S. law, are beholden to their investors. If the corporation fails to maximize returns for the investors through any legal strategy, then the corporation can be sued regardless of the morality of the strategy in question. This isn't a question of morality, but of law. Perhaps that's what needs changing.
Corporate culture is what it is because it's designed that way. If you don't like it, petition for change. It's the only way.
NExT has a strong track record for steering NASA to embrace several new initiatives. An in-space propulsion program is underway. A nuclear systems initiative is being pursued. Starting next year, a radiation program is scheduled to begin, said Lisa Guerra, Special Assistant to the Associate Administrator in the Office of Biological and Physical Research.
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If MS does acquire Macromedia - and that's a big if - it would more likely be FrontPage on the chopping block, not Dreamweaver. Most likely both would remain, FP being pitched to amatuers and Dreamweaver being aimed more at the Pro's.
.NET situation. Either they would somehow be merged, or one of them would have to go - or possibly be gutted to the point of uselessness for anyone but amatuers, thereby creating a non-competing revenue stream for both.
Much like it is now. Hmmm....
Microsoft isn't stupid, they wouldn't kill a perfectly good revenue stream. The more interesting question is the CFMX /
Useless speculation at this point. I feel an acquisition is highly unlikely. At least, I certainly hope it is.
What--am I the only one who thought this was funny??
yep.
"Well, what do you suggest I do when I want to access my bank account (www.netbank.com) and cannot because they have problems with Mozilla not always working right so just decided to disable it entirely?"
First of all, the problem is almost certainly not in the Mozilla browser, but in their site. So, what do I suggest?
Complain to the offending site. If a site does not function in your standards-adherent browser of choice, then complain! How else will the offending site's authors know that they have failed to reach their customers/viewers effectively? Complaints work, so complain whenever you have a valid point. Particularly when the site in question is as important as your bank's.
That happened to me with my bank last year some time. I complained. Perhaps other people did also. They fixed it. Now I can use Mozilla happily there with no problems.
And until they fix theirs, you can either choose not to use the site or submit to their restrictions - but don't do it lying down.
Perhaps you need to think more deeply on this. Browsers absolutely should respect command X simply because it's in the standard. Not doing so results in divergent browser behavior, which results in divergent website behavior, which in turn results in a fracturing of the web as a whole. WWW standards are good for us all, and should be vigorously defended.
If you disagree with any particular portion of a standard, you are free to contribute to the process, and I heartily encourage you to do so.
The whole point of advertising is eyeballs, not clickthroughs. Advertising creates brand awareness. If people actually click on the ad, that's a plus, but just having been viewed is often good enough. And that's why pop-ups/unders are so effective for many companies.
It should be noted that most of the top contributors are from labor unions...
You're right to note that. It's a very, very good thing that there are some organizations who actually do represent real people right there at the top. Now, if we could get more social organizations up there, we might see some positive change in government.
So, your answer is that if we don't like it we can move? That's enlightened.
The whole point of living in a democratic republic is so that we can petition our representatives for changes to policies that we disagree with, or to vote for representative that will support our individual views. So my answer is that if you don't like it, write a letter, or even vote! But don't threaten to move or encourage others to do so.
... and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation...
I seem to get lots of Flamebait mods, but no corrections. I guess truth hurts. If I'm wrong, post.
No, you're wrong. It's just that most people don't respond to trolls and assholes. I'm making an exception in this case.
I don't have a problem shoving it to M$, but don't hand out anything that contains both Windows and Linux on the same CD. That definitely breaks a few EULAs. We wouldn't want our author to get in any trouble, now would we?
Are you implying that Apple is a "gay" corporation? If so I fail to see the relevance. But then again, I would expect that from someone whose .sig is a link to a picture of their own asshole.
and they talked some about the moral implications of such procedures, but I just don't get it. Think about that lady in recent anti-drunk-driving commercials - the one with her face burned beyond recognition. She is, unfortunately, not alone. Procedures such as this one could go a long way to repairing what must surely be a broken life. What we're talking about here is very complicated, drastic, and necessary. Nobody is going to have a new face put on because of a few wrinkles. Only those that truly need a new face would consider it. This is a very involved procedure and is not to be undertaken lightly.
Hell, my sprint "vision" pcs phone already crashes now and then. And it doesn't even use windows. Actually, it might, I don't know. But there's no BOSD.
;)
Although I dislike MS as much as the next slashdotter, I have to admit that it doesn't take windows to crash a cell phone. And besides, without the BSOD, other operating systems can crash faster
- Insert Debian/Red Hat/Suse cd into your CDROM tray.
- Reboot
- Follow the on-screen instructions
And that's it. No more IE worries.The entertainment industry thrives on a vicious circle-- the more stressed out a person feels, the more that person feels entitled to, say, watching a movie. The more movies that person watches, the more they must work to pay for the tickets. The more they work, the more stress they must endure, and thus they feel like they deserve more.
Why do I do cocaine? So I can work longer. So I can make more money. So I can buy more coke. So I can work longer. So I can....
"Does anyone really think that this will change the alleged minds of doubters?"
In fact, the push to legitimize these so-called "minds" is itself a dangerous plot by global corporations to distract us from the true conspiracies being implemented as you read this.
A phone, like a pair of shoes or a car, and unlike a PC or a coffeemaker, is a personal device, a fashion accessory that says something about its owner.
/. covered this already but, I couldn't find the link.
Whatever. Try telling that to Nick Pelis.
Yeah, I know
I run linux 99% of the time both at home and at work. As a programmer, I have very little use for advanced MS Office apps, or other MS finery. OpenOffice does just fine for the few word docs I create. Likewise for the (somewhat more prolific) misc. diagrams.
Just about the only time you'll find me on MS is when I'm testing my web pages.
For other people.... well... Linux just ain't easy enough to install and configure. Until it is, people will hold back. Or until OEMs ship it preconfigured.
'Cause you can't have all three.
I guess that old adage is still true as ever. Still, this seems like good tech for appropriate applications.
How about authenticated remote access? You carry a small trasmitter (key-fob?) that trasmits an encrypted key over an ultra-low-power encrypted signal (to reduce chances of interception) to a radio receiver at the door which relays it to a server. The server verifies the key and opens the door/gate. All without having to do anything other than approach the door.
Mod parent up. While I whole-heartedly disagree with his viewpoint, at least he has one that he's willing to share. He states his point clearly, and there's no shallow soundbite designed to piss people off. In short, it's not a troll. Just because you moderators disagree with someone's position does not mean that it has no value. So, suck it up and mod this up so that someone may reply with their own take on this guy's position.
So the people that make policy decisions on the internet have just kicked out their last vestiges of democracy. Perfect. Renew your domains now people, and get it in writing - on paper.
Now that you bring this up, corporations, as defined by U.S. law, are beholden to their investors. If the corporation fails to maximize returns for the investors through any legal strategy, then the corporation can be sued regardless of the morality of the strategy in question. This isn't a question of morality, but of law. Perhaps that's what needs changing.
Corporate culture is what it is because it's designed that way. If you don't like it, petition for change. It's the only way.
If he wants to install his software, I point to my mandrake box and say "sure have at it." Gets 'em every time.
You can shake, break it,
Bang it on the wall
But you have to put in your pants
For the last drop to fall.
That's some smooth shit. I feel so violated.