So what you're trying to say is that Microsoft *doesn't* put together quick and dirty solutions and fix (and sometimes they do document them but not often) later?
How many security patches have broken other things? Ever looked at how badly their APIs have been documented? Give me a break.
Selling an operating system with serious security flaws in it, in Walmart, is not really a good idea.
Not meant as flamebait. I've installed enough windows systems for people to know how hard the upgrade/update cycle can be for the average joe who knows nothing about computers.
That's one of the things that keeps us low-end techs in business. Updates, virus cleaning, fixing hosed installations, etc.
I'd like to stick to tutoring people how to use it, thanks. Better money, less research, less liability if the patch you install hoses the computer.
What annoys me is that there never seems to be any really serious precedent until it gets to the Supreme Court. Then it becomes ipso facto law.
I think our whole system has become so complicated that nothing can really be decided anymore. Look at the 9th circuit and the (sometimes obviously politically motivated) decisions that have been passed there, then overturned.
It's a mess. Is this any way to run a civilized country? I don't know. I do know that it's not working; what I mean by that is that laws change so much, and are becoming so convaluted(sp?) that the average citizen can't figure them out; and if they do, then the laws change, again.
Anyone who says that democracy/republicanism/imperialism (pick your favorite) is not still an experiment is ignorant.
More ontopic, Nano, is how about "Violence against Avatars"? Eeeks.
Somebody sooner or later will come up with that. "My son's avatar was violently killed online!! I'll sue!!"
Perhaps you should look at why Microsoft was successful.
Also, maybe you ought to look at IBM; they've been around more then 5x longer, been just as successful in their own markets, and have a patent portfolio that has to make MS wince.
I've been watching the industry for 25+ years. Want to match that? Do you really want to start a flamewar? I'm willing. I'm sick of lawyers and marketing droids running the industry. I'd like to see more advancement that is not based on how many units we can sell this month.
Not all of us have been so lucky as to have found that special person. You can't apply a blanket opinion on that to everyone. Why do you think the divorce rate in the US is so high?
I have many female friends whom I have very close relationships with. Some of them have been lovers, some not. Few of them agree that living together is easy. It can be very, *very* stressful, especially when you consider finances.
You are right about the bragging; but wrong about investing time in real relationships. I don't brag, never have. I consider it to be one of the worst things you can do to another human being.
One thing I also wonder about is whether some terrestrial religions would want to send missionaries. It's possible some alien cultures would look on our missionaries as heretics and perhaps start a nice little religious war:-)
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So what you're trying to say is that Microsoft *doesn't* put together quick and dirty solutions and fix (and sometimes they do document them but not often) later?
How many security patches have broken other things? Ever looked at how badly their APIs have been documented? Give me a break.
Sheesh...
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Sick :-)
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Funny!
But....serious, too.
Selling an operating system with serious security flaws in it, in Walmart, is not really a good idea.
Not meant as flamebait. I've installed enough windows systems for people to know how hard the upgrade/update cycle can be for the average joe who knows nothing about computers.
That's one of the things that keeps us low-end techs in business. Updates, virus cleaning, fixing hosed installations, etc.
I'd like to stick to tutoring people how to use it, thanks. Better money, less research, less liability if the patch you install hoses the computer.
SB
Yup. Precedent counts for some in US courts.
What annoys me is that there never seems to be any really serious precedent until it gets to the Supreme Court. Then it becomes ipso facto law.
I think our whole system has become so complicated that nothing can really be decided anymore. Look at the 9th circuit and the (sometimes obviously politically motivated) decisions that have been passed there, then overturned.
It's a mess. Is this any way to run a civilized country? I don't know. I do know that it's not working; what I mean by that is that laws change so much, and are becoming so convaluted(sp?) that the average citizen can't figure them out; and if they do, then the laws change, again.
Anyone who says that democracy/republicanism/imperialism (pick your favorite) is not still an experiment is ignorant.
More ontopic, Nano, is how about "Violence against Avatars"? Eeeks.
Somebody sooner or later will come up with that. "My son's avatar was violently killed online!! I'll sue!!"
Jebsus!!
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Pardon me, I'm drinking tonite.
At least I'm not posting AC. Show me or admit you are a gutless bastard.
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http://www.healthsafetyinfo.com/news/tip/autotip-a rc.cfm?content_id=11890
Is that the best you can do?
That's so....90s....
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Perhaps you should look at why Microsoft was successful.
Also, maybe you ought to look at IBM; they've been around more then 5x longer, been just as successful in their own markets, and have a patent portfolio that has to make MS wince.
I've been watching the industry for 25+ years. Want to match that? Do you really want to start a flamewar? I'm willing. I'm sick of lawyers and marketing droids running the industry. I'd like to see more advancement that is not based on how many units we can sell this month.
In short: Fuck you, child.
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I'll take a 12 pack of Guiness, thank you. I don't drink pop. That stuff will rot your stomach.
What basement? I sit next to a window in my home with a beautiful view of the Black Hills. Jealous, are we?
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Just remember: Never use a dull knife.
Like: Never trust a girl, even a little bit, with a dull mind.
That said, I'm working on the beer right now. Time off again. Sigh.
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"Put together the quick & dirty solution, then fix and document afterwards when you have the benefit of time!"
*cough* Microsoft *cough*
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Not all of us have been so lucky as to have found that special person. You can't apply a blanket opinion on that to everyone. Why do you think the divorce rate in the US is so high?
:-)
I have many female friends whom I have very close relationships with. Some of them have been lovers, some not. Few of them agree that living together is easy. It can be very, *very* stressful, especially when you consider finances.
You are right about the bragging; but wrong about investing time in real relationships. I don't brag, never have. I consider it to be one of the worst things you can do to another human being.
But I've never left a woman unhappy, either.
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and the first one is lots less painful :-) and probably results in lower costs of psychiatric care / drugs / name-your-choice-of-forgetful-activities
I speak from experience, here. More than I ever wanted, trust me.
SB
I love the comments attached to this. That subtle sense of British humor bites 'em in the ass every time.
Kudos, man. +1 Funny troll.
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Yeah, the human race doesn't deserve to survive! All those scum-sucking greedy gasbags who -
??
Oh...
Wait...
What'd you say? That includes me?
Well, um...in that case....
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LOL well put.
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Am I the only one who saw the title to this and thought is was another article about that sexy Darl McBride and his burgeoning company?
and thought "No thanks"
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One thing I also wonder about is whether some terrestrial religions would want to send missionaries. It's possible some alien cultures would look on our missionaries as heretics and perhaps start a nice little religious war :-)
Ok, not likely, but we won't know until then...
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That's a downright Evil site. :-)
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Yeah, they (or the MPAA) will claim copyright on the five tone jingle used by the aliens in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. :-)
The aliens will counter by blowing up RIAA headquarters....
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But yeah, you're right.
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*sheepish*
grep -r " SCO " *
Since the lameness filter won't allow the post...
(See it here)
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and if you make a subtle mention it's modded to 5 :-)
:-)
Not that I care that much about karma, anyway.
*right*
Heh. Parent deserves at least a few funny points. It's too true.
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Watch your case. "SCO" != "sco"
grep -r " SCO " *
(make sure to include the spaces ahead of and behind "SCO"
There's actually quite a few matches, but none of them look relevant to what SCO is claiming.
The only thing in that output that is even close is
'Documentation/sound/README.OSS:The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. A SCO OpenServer + SDK'
(this is for the 2.4.20 kernel)
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"Point of Sale" :-) but yeah....
:-)
I first worked with cash registers and POS systems more than a quarter century ago; I can't say that I think SCO systems have anything special.....
Unless one likes having to reboot/relink frequently
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