It's funny because it shows the hilarious lack of business savvy that permeates every corner of Slashdot. The honor system will never, ever, ever, ever, ever have any place in business. Ever. Anyone who says otherwise has never worked a real job, plain and simple. The ONLY reason why charities have ANY success is because they're willing to trot out Little Crippled Timmy in order to evoke guilt or empathy from would-be patrons. Unless tech companies wind up doing the same ("This is James. Look how fat he is from his hours of coding. Look at his doughy skin texture. Look!"), this methodology deserves no more consideration than a quick chuckle and a shaking of one's head.
I must admit, however, that I really wish I had the same skills in the area of self-delusion as those who actually champion a donation model as a means of gaining anything other than beer money (maybe). Why, I could finally explain why Shania Twain never responds to my letters -- she's afraid of her feelings for me!
Yes! Today's movies are innovative thinkpieces that absolutely do not exist solely to further the career of whom (or what) ever is "starring" and to add another layer of cash to the pockets of the producing studio.
I can't understand how personal computer software can be such a big deal that it's worth such romantic, flowery language. I have been a devoted geek for 17 years, but if I really want to "think free," it's not going to be influenced by the type of software my PC runs.
I am trying to be as respectful to your honest treatise as I am able, but I can't help thinking, as I read what you wrote, that you're taking this all way too seriously. Go for a walk now and then; there are innumerable wonders in this world that will free your mind in ways that software can never touch.
That's about as fair as saying "my last stint with Windows was Windows ME which I had to reboot every other day if I was lucky."
And, yet, that's the type of rationale used by linux fanboys on a daily basis around this place. What happens? +5, insightful.
So, your comment seems to work pretty well in both directions; would you have written it to one of the cretins that use this same idiotic rationalization for abandoning Microsoft products seven years ago? Hmm...
The worst offenders are (in no order of importance or difficulty): suspend (to disk or ram), accelerated 3d graphics, DVD playing, battery life monitoring (and general ACPI stuff), wireless networking, bluetooth, power-saving features (like CPU throttling) and making them extra buttons do things.
So, basically ALL the benefits of having a laptop. Go linux! It's DEFINITELY ready for the mainstream.
It's becoming clear that the linux-at-any-cost zealots aren't even paying attention to what's really going on.
Yeah, but you hate Microsoft for its business practices, so you can't possibly hope that Mandrake follows in Microsoft's footsteps, right? Anything else would be hypocritical of you, right?
You ARE aware that linux zealots are probably the noisiest faction in the IT world, right? You're also aware that a vast, vast majority of that noise is focused as an anti-Microsoft beam, right?
So, as an obvious linux zealot yourself, why don't you answer the question? Why doesn't linux just speak for itself instead of relying upon a few thousand nasal whines?
Reality drugs? In every other corner of the universe, Microsoft product is seen as being no worse than that of any other massive western corporation. Only here at Slashdot, where the political bias JUST HAPPENS to side away from capitalist software production, is Microsoft viewed as being particularly sloppy in its product creation.
How many Slashbots happily drive around in vehicles built by American manufacturers cursing Microsoft quality control? That, if it isn't already, should become the new definition of the term "irony".
Who says that I am responsible for anyone else? Seriously. "When will [I] realize" this? How about when it is sourced from anything more reputable than your left-wing ideals. Maybe it's from the Bible -- I hope so, because we can discuss that ALL day.
Not everyone experiences the same blind kinship that you do, and I encourage you to take your weepy, patronizing "humanism" and jam it.
I always get a kick out of watching the Slashdot hoardes completely bail on their "ideals" as soon as another in the endless cavalcade of garbage big-budget movies comes out.
It's even more fun to watch them salivate over some stupid video game that only plays on a Microsoft platform. "I'll NEVER buy a Microsoft product... unless it includes a NEW photon torpedo!"
...and if you don't like the FAQ response regarding Linux and Mac support let 'em know.
Sigh. Look, take a hint boys and girls. The FAQ entry for Mac and Linux support makes it abundantly clear that Trillian developers have NO interest in supporting anything but Windows, and by badgering them, you'll just make it even less likely.
I don't understand why it's so difficult for the OSS community to just get the point -- some people don't want to play in your sandbox. Yet, invariably, I see the constant calls to hassle developers because of the choice they've made. Sure, some of them may not be aware that non-Windows users have an interest in their product, but I will bet dollars to doughnuts that the vast majority just choose not to. Is it so hard to accept that not everyone wishes to adopt or assist in your cause?
If I were a Trillian developer, and my inbox was suddenly filled with the typical bizarre sense of entitlement found here at Slashdot, even after I had posted an absolutely clear disinterest in supporting Mac or Linux in my FAQ, I guarantee that your grandchildren would be in their cold graves before I'd ever produce a non-Windows version.
This Just In -- you can't make people comply by pissing them off.
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Yes. I still miss him.
That would be you missing his valid lampooning of the legendary OSS hypocrisy.
I must admit, however, that I really wish I had the same skills in the area of self-delusion as those who actually champion a donation model as a means of gaining anything other than beer money (maybe). Why, I could finally explain why Shania Twain never responds to my letters -- she's afraid of her feelings for me!
He pushes it with another free, broken truck, of course. Duh.
Ah, the oldest, most familiar chestnut of the OSS "community". It's like my favorite pair of comfortable pants.
Tee hee.
I am trying to be as respectful to your honest treatise as I am able, but I can't help thinking, as I read what you wrote, that you're taking this all way too seriously. Go for a walk now and then; there are innumerable wonders in this world that will free your mind in ways that software can never touch.
Still a little snug, though, isn't it?
And, yet, that's the type of rationale used by linux fanboys on a daily basis around this place. What happens? +5, insightful.
So, your comment seems to work pretty well in both directions; would you have written it to one of the cretins that use this same idiotic rationalization for abandoning Microsoft products seven years ago? Hmm...
So, basically ALL the benefits of having a laptop. Go linux! It's DEFINITELY ready for the mainstream.
It's becoming clear that the linux-at-any-cost zealots aren't even paying attention to what's really going on.
Because you're not being strictly complimentary to linux. Around here, that's a troll.
Your comment was hilarious, and, for that, I salute you. Salut!
Oh, wait, forgot where I was for a second.
Sure you can. I'll give you a stale lard sandwich for free, or you can pay for this roast beef hoagie -- which do you choose?
You ARE aware that linux zealots are probably the noisiest faction in the IT world, right? You're also aware that a vast, vast majority of that noise is focused as an anti-Microsoft beam, right?
So, as an obvious linux zealot yourself, why don't you answer the question? Why doesn't linux just speak for itself instead of relying upon a few thousand nasal whines?
Aaaand you're wrong, but God knows that no linux advocate has ever been handcuffed by reality in the past, so why start now?
WHY your worthless and hilariously typical anti-Microsoft banter hasn't been modded to the moon, I'll NEVER know.
How many Slashbots happily drive around in vehicles built by American manufacturers cursing Microsoft quality control? That, if it isn't already, should become the new definition of the term "irony".
Show up at a "debate" and say any of those things through a bullhorn and then I'll give you a high-five. Once you are released, that is.
I think it's awesome that americans really believe that they're free souls; It proves that Althusser was right.
I overclocked Earth the day before the dinosaurs died.
Whatever you say past this point, no matter what it is, will be meaningless.
Who says that I am responsible for anyone else? Seriously. "When will [I] realize" this? How about when it is sourced from anything more reputable than your left-wing ideals. Maybe it's from the Bible -- I hope so, because we can discuss that ALL day.
Not everyone experiences the same blind kinship that you do, and I encourage you to take your weepy, patronizing "humanism" and jam it.
I always get a kick out of watching the Slashdot hoardes completely bail on their "ideals" as soon as another in the endless cavalcade of garbage big-budget movies comes out.
It's even more fun to watch them salivate over some stupid video game that only plays on a Microsoft platform. "I'll NEVER buy a Microsoft product... unless it includes a NEW photon torpedo!"
Hah hah.
Sigh. Look, take a hint boys and girls. The FAQ entry for Mac and Linux support makes it abundantly clear that Trillian developers have NO interest in supporting anything but Windows, and by badgering them, you'll just make it even less likely.
I don't understand why it's so difficult for the OSS community to just get the point -- some people don't want to play in your sandbox. Yet, invariably, I see the constant calls to hassle developers because of the choice they've made. Sure, some of them may not be aware that non-Windows users have an interest in their product, but I will bet dollars to doughnuts that the vast majority just choose not to. Is it so hard to accept that not everyone wishes to adopt or assist in your cause?
If I were a Trillian developer, and my inbox was suddenly filled with the typical bizarre sense of entitlement found here at Slashdot, even after I had posted an absolutely clear disinterest in supporting Mac or Linux in my FAQ, I guarantee that your grandchildren would be in their cold graves before I'd ever produce a non-Windows version.
This Just In -- you can't make people comply by pissing them off.
Look again.
No, no -- let me guess -- it's TOTALLY different because YOU'RE right. Bleh.