Restore CDs have become obsolete with the introduction of the System Restore feature in Windows Me. Using System Restore, it is possible to restore the hard drive to it's factory default state in just a few minutes, without needing any additional discs. Why would you WANT a Restore disc?
If, for some reason, your system becomes so horribly corrupted that you can't even boot into Safe Mode to access System Restore, THEN you might need a CD with the OS on it, but the chances of that happening on a modern version of Windows are almost zero.
In modern versions of Windows, Recovery CDs are unnecessary and obsolete.
You neglected to factor the large amount of meteorites and space junk that is constantly falling to the Earth, thus increasing earth's energy. I think it's safe to assume that more is being added to Earth's mass than is being taken away.
This is no different from screening snail mail, and China has been doing that for years. Things like this happen frequently in communist countries. This is no surprise to me.
Yes, you're absolutely right! You should be able to use millions of dollars worth of your company's resourses in whatever way you see fit. Who cares if it costs your employer money, and they weren't your computers in the first place, you should have free reign of every computer in the building simply because you say so.
I think the emphasis in the new iMac was on style and size. The designers were trying to make it as compact as reasonably possible. A decent subwoofer requires a fairly large speaker and some sort of enclosure to maximize airflow. This does not coincide with Apple's philosophy of keeping the iMac small.
Personally, I think the decision to leave out the sub was a good one. A subwoofer can be placed under a desk or in another inconspicuous place, and Apple took that into account when designing the iMac. An integrated subwoofer would signifigantly increase the footprint of the iMac and take up valuable desk space.
Plus, not all users are avid music listeners. The speakers that come with the iMac can adequately handle the dings and whistles from normal PC use. Not all users need a subwoofer in the first place, and including one would add to the cost of the unit.
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Um, we *DO* have an unlimited supply. It's not like it's going anywhere...
Thank you for the tip. I learned a lot about Cascading Style Scripts based upon your suggestion.
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Are you trying to imply that one can't expect to give away software AND make money at the same time? That's absurd!
You have to pay to get into Sam's Club. Let's see you try and explain your way out of that one.
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I have EIGHT bosses!!
If, for some reason, your system becomes so horribly corrupted that you can't even boot into Safe Mode to access System Restore, THEN you might need a CD with the OS on it, but the chances of that happening on a modern version of Windows are almost zero.
In modern versions of Windows, Recovery CDs are unnecessary and obsolete.
You neglected to factor the large amount of meteorites and space junk that is constantly falling to the Earth, thus increasing earth's energy. I think it's safe to assume that more is being added to Earth's mass than is being taken away.
This is no different from screening snail mail, and China has been doing that for years. Things like this happen frequently in communist countries. This is no surprise to me.
Yes, you're absolutely right! You should be able to use millions of dollars worth of your company's resourses in whatever way you see fit. Who cares if it costs your employer money, and they weren't your computers in the first place, you should have free reign of every computer in the building simply because you say so.
Personally, I think the decision to leave out the sub was a good one. A subwoofer can be placed under a desk or in another inconspicuous place, and Apple took that into account when designing the iMac. An integrated subwoofer would signifigantly increase the footprint of the iMac and take up valuable desk space.
Plus, not all users are avid music listeners. The speakers that come with the iMac can adequately handle the dings and whistles from normal PC use. Not all users need a subwoofer in the first place, and including one would add to the cost of the unit.