Unethical? Maybe. But I think it's warranted. And it gets things done a lot faster than petitioning the white house or legislature. Haven't you ever seen Insider with Al Pacino? Stalking works.
I disagree. Linux needs powerful software that isn't available on windows. The same thing, that as of now, is vice versa. Secondly, it needs a handy interface, but it doesn't have to be an identical one. As long as it's easy to use and looks nice, they will make the switch.
There's nothing wrong with looking good. 99% of the Linux applications out there look like crap. Microsoft did not patent eye candy, and a wonderful project like KDE should not be critizised for doing such an excellent job on not only stability and usability, but looks and UI. And at the same time, if KDE did make money in sales (which is doesn't, you moron), what the hell is wrong with tailoring your product to match the consumer's needs? You make me angry.
Since when has Evolution been a window manager? And how can you even compare RedHat's losses to that of recent Microsoft losses. Every stock is dropping, it's called a recession. This guy's an idiot.
Disable javascript. Or use the security zones to block javascript on every site except for sites that you explicitly enter as trusted. Or download popup stopper. I'm no fan of Microsoft, but it's not that difficult to stop that sort of activity.
Hey, on the good side at least they tell you they're gonna charge 80 bucks a month. Better than QWest in the Minneapolis area, who advertises $29.99 a month, but on the bill including "taxes and other charges", it somehows gets calculated up to about $80.00. And don't even get me started on how they signed me up twice, and billed me, before they turned the DSL on in the first place two months after I received two modems. Cable internet is working a little nicer.
For years, I've been so paranoid that every time a bad show comes on, or a bad commercial, I'd switch to some channel like Univision, just so whomever watching me would know I hated that show (i.e.: virtually any NBC, ABC or CBS sitcom, holiday special, special in general, reality-based show, or any number of other _bad_ shows i hated so much). When a good show came on, I'd leave my TV turned on to the channel. Sure, I knew deep inside no one was watching or cared, but I may now have to get a tivo, just so my efforts don't go unrewarded.
I live in Saint Paul, MN. I also had QWest DSL till earlier this month, when I got a notice about MSN taking over. I cancelled the DSL so fast I had to pre-date my last check 1974. I switched to roadrunner, at not only did they get me up and running in 3 days, it's quite fast and i've had no problems in about two weeks. Don't get me wrong, the firewall flooding is a problem, and i've worked with several cable suscribers from the suburbs that have had horrible experiences; however, it seems that for the twin cities area roadrunner is a definite choice: in speed, customer service, and reliability. This is just my two cents, and i'm still a relatively new suscriber, but I recommend it.
First of all, the case is about Microsoft's involvement in Anti-trust violations, it has nothing with "poor children". Too often, "poor children" and "charitable foundations" are used as excuses to wiggle out of legal ramifications. I point you to a recent U.S. Bank lawsuit, where the major bank sold private information to third party companies. The bank settled by donating some of the money to "charitable foundations", thus claiming it back on their taxes, leaving all of those people who's privacy was violated in the very same place, abused and un-compensated. If they wanted to donate their money to a "charitable foundation", let them sign the goddam check.
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Ever had a really great idea, and told everyone you know, only to see it appear on ./ later. Grrrr!
It's like the FM radio of fiberoptics.
Unethical? Maybe. But I think it's warranted. And it gets things done a lot faster than petitioning the white house or legislature. Haven't you ever seen Insider with Al Pacino? Stalking works.
I disagree. Linux needs powerful software that isn't available on windows. The same thing, that as of now, is vice versa. Secondly, it needs a handy interface, but it doesn't have to be an identical one. As long as it's easy to use and looks nice, they will make the switch.
There's nothing wrong with looking good. 99% of the Linux applications out there look like crap. Microsoft did not patent eye candy, and a wonderful project like KDE should not be critizised for doing such an excellent job on not only stability and usability, but looks and UI. And at the same time, if KDE did make money in sales (which is doesn't, you moron), what the hell is wrong with tailoring your product to match the consumer's needs? You make me angry.
Since when has Evolution been a window manager? And how can you even compare RedHat's losses to that of recent Microsoft losses. Every stock is dropping, it's called a recession. This guy's an idiot.
Disable javascript. Or use the security zones to block javascript on every site except for sites that you explicitly enter as trusted. Or download popup stopper. I'm no fan of Microsoft, but it's not that difficult to stop that sort of activity.
Holy Schmolinson, that is a beautiful window manager.
Hey, on the good side at least they tell you they're gonna charge 80 bucks a month. Better than QWest in the Minneapolis area, who advertises $29.99 a month, but on the bill including "taxes and other charges", it somehows gets calculated up to about $80.00. And don't even get me started on how they signed me up twice, and billed me, before they turned the DSL on in the first place two months after I received two modems. Cable internet is working a little nicer.
For years, I've been so paranoid that every time a bad show comes on, or a bad commercial, I'd switch to some channel like Univision, just so whomever watching me would know I hated that show (i.e.: virtually any NBC, ABC or CBS sitcom, holiday special, special in general, reality-based show, or any number of other _bad_ shows i hated so much). When a good show came on, I'd leave my TV turned on to the channel. Sure, I knew deep inside no one was watching or cared, but I may now have to get a tivo, just so my efforts don't go unrewarded.
I live in Saint Paul, MN. I also had QWest DSL till earlier this month, when I got a notice about MSN taking over. I cancelled the DSL so fast I had to pre-date my last check 1974. I switched to roadrunner, at not only did they get me up and running in 3 days, it's quite fast and i've had no problems in about two weeks. Don't get me wrong, the firewall flooding is a problem, and i've worked with several cable suscribers from the suburbs that have had horrible experiences; however, it seems that for the twin cities area roadrunner is a definite choice: in speed, customer service, and reliability. This is just my two cents, and i'm still a relatively new suscriber, but I recommend it.
I'd rather see a DS9 release. Baby steps, I guess.
First of all, the case is about Microsoft's involvement in Anti-trust violations, it has nothing with "poor children". Too often, "poor children" and "charitable foundations" are used as excuses to wiggle out of legal ramifications. I point you to a recent U.S. Bank lawsuit, where the major bank sold private information to third party companies. The bank settled by donating some of the money to "charitable foundations", thus claiming it back on their taxes, leaving all of those people who's privacy was violated in the very same place, abused and un-compensated. If they wanted to donate their money to a "charitable foundation", let them sign the goddam check.