...that NASA should be eliminated. Not only are the Space Admins stifling free-market efforts towards space, but they are also bungling fools who mess up English to Metric conversions and throw satellites into space without thoughts towards back-up comm methods. I mean, shite, dude, even Amateur Radio guys know that if you're dealing with something important, you have a second method of communication.
If, back after we landed on the moon, we switched to subsidizing private Space Exploration rather than feeding mega-Trillions to NASA, we'd already have our colonies on the damned moon, and we'd probable have it for alot less than what NASA's blown on the Space Shuttle program alone.
From the Apollo 1 to Apollo 13 to Challenger to this day, NASA's proven itself to be an organization that is all too self-aware of their job security.
I don't want to be a serious hard-ass, but dude, if you're beta testing, that might be info covered by a NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). Most beta testers are required to agree to one in order to be added to the Beta, unless it's an open beta.
You might want to be careful about what you release. With AOL stock in a slump like it is, they may want to hit you with a lawsuit, just for kicks and to see how much cash they can pump out of you. I'm sure we all know how hard companies can be about proprietary information.
And seriously, I have friends who will do anything to get their pranks done. B'sides, the other option is they can seal your mouth shut and make endless inane "Matrix" jokes.
"What? You want us to dial 911? Let me ask, what good is 911 if you're unable...to...speak?"
Home depot sells a damn good water cooler from GE for about $125. Go to Sam's club and pick up the water for $7, and if you turn in the empty bottles, they become $5 a bottle. And their bottles are bigger than the delivery by about 1.5 gallons.
I remember Scott Adams mentioning something like this in "The Dilbert Future", and why it wouldn't go mainstream, because people would buy them from medical supply stores. And then just imagine them in the hands of your friends. Go to sleep and have your asscrack sealed.
The simple truth that you revealed above is that you've given up on the human race. I once did as well.
However, everything else is crap. In all serious-ness, there's something that Guy Kawasaki wrote in "The Macintosh Way" about the principles that Apple lived by back before it hit it's decline and rebirth. Doing the Right Thing and Doing it Right. Where the Right thing is what people want and need. You say there's no "right" way in business, except staying in the law, then they'd be spending their time making widgets and doodads.
The critical aspect of a business is giving the customer what he wants. THAT is the right thing. If the customer DOES NOT WANT something, that is the wrong thing.
In this case, they were being told that some customers did not want Windows. Being a custom-order company, that was no problem for them, so they did the RIGHT thing. Unfortunately, Microsoft caught wind of it, and did the WRONG thing. Then Dell complied with the WRONG thing by telling customers that what they want is shit.
The problem isn't that these companies are afraid of doing the right thing, or they don't know how to, it's just they aren't fully aware of one of the most critical aspects of the Business World. Contract Negotiation. I'm fairly sure that Dell, when going with the contact with Microsoft, did not properly utilize its leverage as one of the largest and well-known OEMs. And I think most other OEMs suffer with that, as well, except HP, which has experience, but a bumbling management. Most of these businesses were founded by guys who were used to taking what they got because they never had leverage against large corporations. Now that they do, they don't know where to put it.
But they don't have to risk letting you. Unless they don't give you a reason and as long as you are a straight white guy, they can kick you out if they choose. Of course, if you're gay, non-white, or female, they can't, because it's discrimination, but that's a story for another day.
He mentions how awful it is to swallow "American Values". I guess the UK is tired of Free Speech, too. This guy should get censored, and then see how much he hates "American Values".
Am I the only one that sees the irony in the fact that an American website publicises his anti-American writing, but I bet if any American wanted a forum against the UK, they wouldn't give us the time of day. That's "American Values" for you. It's freedom. It's dwindling, but it's not like the UK is any more free with a disarmed citizenry and Tony Blair as PM.
Just a question for a guy who seems to know about odd IBM OS's...I have a AS/400 Mainframe. WTF is the deal with OS/400? I just need to know what it's based on.
In this case, if they see you making photocopies of the latest Steven King or whatnot, they will most likely tap your shoulder and ask you to leave. You can make copies of a couple of pages, but you can't copy the whole book.
That's why Kinko's and Staples and the others have signs all over the place that say "Duplication of Copyrighted Materials Prohibited" right next to the "We already suspect you of copying plans to make dirty bombs." sign.
No, you can't sue. You don't have several billion dollars...or pounds or whatever. Once you get money, the courts will listen to you. But nowadays, government is a function of the corporations.
For starters, Britain banned private ownership of handguns 5 years ago.
So, you live in a police state. He's using an example. I mean, if we used an example based on gravity, I guess it's be a very bad example, because gravity differs, depending on your location in the universe.
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...that NASA should be eliminated. Not only are the Space Admins stifling free-market efforts towards space, but they are also bungling fools who mess up English to Metric conversions and throw satellites into space without thoughts towards back-up comm methods. I mean, shite, dude, even Amateur Radio guys know that if you're dealing with something important, you have a second method of communication.
If, back after we landed on the moon, we switched to subsidizing private Space Exploration rather than feeding mega-Trillions to NASA, we'd already have our colonies on the damned moon, and we'd probable have it for alot less than what NASA's blown on the Space Shuttle program alone.
From the Apollo 1 to Apollo 13 to Challenger to this day, NASA's proven itself to be an organization that is all too self-aware of their job security.
Quickly, dump your crimethink for masshappy!
I was referring to a breach of NDA, which can get you seriously anal-raped. Not to mention DMCA implications.
I don't want to be a serious hard-ass, but dude, if you're beta testing, that might be info covered by a NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). Most beta testers are required to agree to one in order to be added to the Beta, unless it's an open beta.
You might want to be careful about what you release. With AOL stock in a slump like it is, they may want to hit you with a lawsuit, just for kicks and to see how much cash they can pump out of you. I'm sure we all know how hard companies can be about proprietary information.
Maybe instead of a key combo, they've just got good armor saves and high constitution? Or am I mixing D&D with Warhammer?
...must be why the Japanese have the best porn.
And seriously, I have friends who will do anything to get their pranks done. B'sides, the other option is they can seal your mouth shut and make endless inane "Matrix" jokes.
"What? You want us to dial 911? Let me ask, what good is 911 if you're unable...to...speak?"
Home depot sells a damn good water cooler from GE for about $125. Go to Sam's club and pick up the water for $7, and if you turn in the empty bottles, they become $5 a bottle. And their bottles are bigger than the delivery by about 1.5 gallons.
I remember Scott Adams mentioning something like this in "The Dilbert Future", and why it wouldn't go mainstream, because people would buy them from medical supply stores. And then just imagine them in the hands of your friends. Go to sleep and have your asscrack sealed.
Apple only hired guys who knew their crap.
Unfortunately, your post referred to a date just under one month old
Of course, if you didn't want to take it in jest, I could pose this ACCURATE reading. As of August 10, 2002:
Currency Conversion:
1 USD = 0.656297 GBP
1 GBP = 1.57050 EURO
1 USD = 1.03072 EURO
There, are you happy, Mr. European who can't take a joke?
Now,
If you = satisfied,
end rant
The simple truth that you revealed above is that you've given up on the human race. I once did as well.
However, everything else is crap. In all serious-ness, there's something that Guy Kawasaki wrote in "The Macintosh Way" about the principles that Apple lived by back before it hit it's decline and rebirth. Doing the Right Thing and Doing it Right. Where the Right thing is what people want and need. You say there's no "right" way in business, except staying in the law, then they'd be spending their time making widgets and doodads.
The critical aspect of a business is giving the customer what he wants. THAT is the right thing. If the customer DOES NOT WANT something, that is the wrong thing.
In this case, they were being told that some customers did not want Windows. Being a custom-order company, that was no problem for them, so they did the RIGHT thing. Unfortunately, Microsoft caught wind of it, and did the WRONG thing. Then Dell complied with the WRONG thing by telling customers that what they want is shit.
The problem isn't that these companies are afraid of doing the right thing, or they don't know how to, it's just they aren't fully aware of one of the most critical aspects of the Business World. Contract Negotiation. I'm fairly sure that Dell, when going with the contact with Microsoft, did not properly utilize its leverage as one of the largest and well-known OEMs. And I think most other OEMs suffer with that, as well, except HP, which has experience, but a bumbling management. Most of these businesses were founded by guys who were used to taking what they got because they never had leverage against large corporations. Now that they do, they don't know where to put it.
But they don't have to risk letting you. Unless they don't give you a reason and as long as you are a straight white guy, they can kick you out if they choose. Of course, if you're gay, non-white, or female, they can't, because it's discrimination, but that's a story for another day.
He mentions how awful it is to swallow "American Values". I guess the UK is tired of Free Speech, too. This guy should get censored, and then see how much he hates "American Values".
Am I the only one that sees the irony in the fact that an American website publicises his anti-American writing, but I bet if any American wanted a forum against the UK, they wouldn't give us the time of day. That's "American Values" for you. It's freedom. It's dwindling, but it's not like the UK is any more free with a disarmed citizenry and Tony Blair as PM.
Just a question for a guy who seems to know about odd IBM OS's...I have a AS/400 Mainframe. WTF is the deal with OS/400? I just need to know what it's based on.
Making funny from code...Those who do, you men are Gods.
It means if your luck goes bad, you may just get your ass kicked by falling rocks. :)
1 Dollar = 1.4 Pounds
1 Pound = 7,000,000 Euros
Bonus Question: How many Euros to the Dollar?
This message is in jest to all the goofy countries that thought the Euro was going to ADD value to their currency.
In this case, if they see you making photocopies of the latest Steven King or whatnot, they will most likely tap your shoulder and ask you to leave. You can make copies of a couple of pages, but you can't copy the whole book.
That's why Kinko's and Staples and the others have signs all over the place that say "Duplication of Copyrighted Materials Prohibited" right next to the "We already suspect you of copying plans to make dirty bombs." sign.
No, you can't sue. You don't have several billion dollars...or pounds or whatever. Once you get money, the courts will listen to you. But nowadays, government is a function of the corporations.
For starters, Britain banned private ownership of handguns 5 years ago.
So, you live in a police state. He's using an example. I mean, if we used an example based on gravity, I guess it's be a very bad example, because gravity differs, depending on your location in the universe.
It's not like there's anything else to do on the net, right?
What do you think you're doing right now? I hope Slashdot hasn't started hosting illegal music. I'd like to keep the speed up on Informative posts.
...are we pissed at MS today or not?
IT Guy: Take off every 'update', for great justice!
End User: You know what you doing.
I always wondered why my dad had me install all the software when I was younger!