Rebates have always existed, even back to some of the very earliest trade manuals dating back pre-industrial revolution -- vendors have offered them to those who have requested them. The difference is that now companies just let you know about them. I'm pretty sure I'd rather know what they are than no know. The products you buy without MIRs attached might have some available and you can usually ask the manufacturer directly about that.
If you prefer bliss to knowledge, that's your business.;-)
Actually, mail in rebates are something we have to do now. Nobody used to ever report on that stuff until someone started putting "AFTER REBATES" on the ads. Once there was one company doing it, the rest had to follow suit or look too expensive.
If there was a rebate on the package in question, it would make the in-store price actually higher and you would have to get reimbursed for the balance. So if the advertised price is $15000, then if there were rebates the in-store price would be about 5-15% higher and you would get that from the vendor, but only if you did every step exactly as explained in the fine-print when trying to claim your rebate. One of the best tactics vendors use for saving money on rebates is to come up with a reason NOT to give you the money.
Brain: "Just remember, in order to take over the world -- you have to be brilliant. What better way than turning Open Source into Open-Shut Source? Hmmmm and that's what the OSS could truly end up standing for! (We just won't tell them.)"
No. It's just that it's a positive thing and when you remove it, you are left with negative feelings. So it may seem like an addiction but it's actually more like oxygen.
When I can't get online, I am being deprived of stimulus that makes me feel efficient. When I have to thumb through hard paper manuals to get info, it makes me feel sad, aggrivated and annoyed.
I stop looking and wait for it to come back online. I do something else.
I don't see how anyone here on Slashdot, short of being an employee of RIM, will be able to answer your question without pulling wild speculation out of their ass.
I don't work at RIM but I can tell you from the vast depths of my own experience as a coder -- if some code has changed, it was probably intentional. Coders are lazy (therefore opposed to making unplanned deliberate changes) and we also have the cushiest jobs in the universe (apart from Wil Wheaton's sideline gig at SG -- the lucky bastard!!!). Although, I'm sure equal emphasis could be placed on our heavy reliance on World of Warcraft, to the point where we might accidentally slip a few decimals on boring RL stuff while browsing AH for deals that can dance.
Your reply to the other poster is interesting enough, however it's flawed in the sense that most computer users will not make use of the feasible 64bit performance increases with chunked data, because most computer users want to play WoW, online poker, use MSN, surf the web and write troll posts on Slashdot (not unlike this one). The point is... Techgage's benchmark of 64bit half-life 2 says it all when it says, "Surprisingly enough, I didn't see an ounce of benefit from the 64-Bit."
That's the reference, not dude where's my car. We always joke about this when the dells come into the shop for repairs... DUDE U GOT A DELL!! HAHAH~!!!! SORRY ABOUT YOUR LUCK.
They keep bouncing from outfit to outfit, getting salary bumps with each move. You can blame HR for this. HR needs to weed out people who have made these kinds of moves too much in favour of people with long term business relationships with their employers. Testing a person's loyalty is HUGE for HR and they do typically drop the ball on it more than they keep the ball in play.
But blame the economy too. Companies have treated employees so poorly in the past, on almost every level, that there has to be some accountability for that. Every action triggers and equal and opposite reaction.
Treat them nicely and they treat YOU nicely. Treat them poorly for long enough and they will treat every other company categorically as poorly as they have been treated. This permanence of occupational conditioning is dark and moody at the core. It embellishes and derives its source from a much larger problem of economic scale.
People don't care enough about their fellow person, anymore. But the change has to start small and spread without being extinguished, like Pay it Forward.
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Rebates have always existed, even back to some of the very earliest trade manuals dating back pre-industrial revolution -- vendors have offered them to those who have requested them. The difference is that now companies just let you know about them. I'm pretty sure I'd rather know what they are than no know. The products you buy without MIRs attached might have some available and you can usually ask the manufacturer directly about that.
;-)
If you prefer bliss to knowledge, that's your business.
Actually, mail in rebates are something we have to do now. Nobody used to ever report on that stuff until someone started putting "AFTER REBATES" on the ads. Once there was one company doing it, the rest had to follow suit or look too expensive.
If there was a rebate on the package in question, it would make the in-store price actually higher and you would have to get reimbursed for the balance. So if the advertised price is $15000, then if there were rebates the in-store price would be about 5-15% higher and you would get that from the vendor, but only if you did every step exactly as explained in the fine-print when trying to claim your rebate. One of the best tactics vendors use for saving money on rebates is to come up with a reason NOT to give you the money.
Why is it that everyone has to self promote on Slashdot?
You can't get the news any faster than from the horse's mouth.
Dude I have money to burn. HAHAHAHA ;-)
I still don't get what actual use of these can be relatively to other existing options.
Hmmm, perhaps it's good to trade one groups selfish interests for anothers every now and then, to keep the lot of them moderately honest.
Brain: "Just remember, in order to take over the world -- you have to be brilliant. What better way than turning Open Source into Open-Shut Source? Hmmmm and that's what the OSS could truly end up standing for! (We just won't tell them.)"
OMG how did u get a picture of the Intarweb????
No. It's just that it's a positive thing and when you remove it, you are left with negative feelings. So it may seem like an addiction but it's actually more like oxygen.
When I can't get online, I am being deprived of stimulus that makes me feel efficient. When I have to thumb through hard paper manuals to get info, it makes me feel sad, aggrivated and annoyed.
I stop looking and wait for it to come back online. I do something else.
I don't see how anyone here on Slashdot, short of being an employee of RIM, will be able to answer your question without pulling wild speculation out of their ass.
I don't work at RIM but I can tell you from the vast depths of my own experience as a coder -- if some code has changed, it was probably intentional. Coders are lazy (therefore opposed to making unplanned deliberate changes) and we also have the cushiest jobs in the universe (apart from Wil Wheaton's sideline gig at SG -- the lucky bastard!!!). Although, I'm sure equal emphasis could be placed on our heavy reliance on World of Warcraft, to the point where we might accidentally slip a few decimals on boring RL stuff while browsing AH for deals that can dance.
Can we not discuss some technology without involving the egocentric laws of the United States -- FOR ONCE?
But it's nice to have.
What respect is due? I didn't detect ANY respect in your post, troll.
Your reply to the other poster is interesting enough, however it's flawed in the sense that most computer users will not make use of the feasible 64bit performance increases with chunked data, because most computer users want to play WoW, online poker, use MSN, surf the web and write troll posts on Slashdot (not unlike this one). The point is... Techgage's benchmark of 64bit half-life 2 says it all when it says, "Surprisingly enough, I didn't see an ounce of benefit from the 64-Bit."
What about lone coders like me?
Call me, Uncle Sam... I can help consult on your problems. Now please lay down on this couch and tell me about your mother.
"Flickr is having a massage." The hell?
I hope they post pics! Especially if it's one of those really FUN massages!!
Hmmm I wonder if they went down because of Slashdot or just out of coincidence? Odd timing.
And yes, this is a strange story.
Does it work though? Have these people been exposed properly to HIV and did they really reist picking it up?
All it takes is one night in the wrong club at the wrong time and no matter what kind of protection you have -- it could be too late.
That's what I did. Now if some joker gets my numbers, I can simply dump the card and get a new prepaid Master Card. Pfffft, eat that h4xx0rz! ;-)
Because iPods break so easily and silly people reject any kind of extended warranty. Foolish humans!
That's the reference, not dude where's my car. We always joke about this when the dells come into the shop for repairs... DUDE U GOT A DELL!! HAHAH~!!!! SORRY ABOUT YOUR LUCK.
Good thing this wasn't on the guy's lap.
Even if my company treats me like a god, I'm going to leave for a 25% pay increase. /. acct!!
Just remember never to let them read your
They keep bouncing from outfit to outfit, getting salary bumps with each move.
You can blame HR for this. HR needs to weed out people who have made these kinds of moves too much in favour of people with long term business relationships with their employers. Testing a person's loyalty is HUGE for HR and they do typically drop the ball on it more than they keep the ball in play.
But blame the economy too. Companies have treated employees so poorly in the past, on almost every level, that there has to be some accountability for that. Every action triggers and equal and opposite reaction.
Treat them nicely and they treat YOU nicely. Treat them poorly for long enough and they will treat every other company categorically as poorly as they have been treated. This permanence of occupational conditioning is dark and moody at the core. It embellishes and derives its source from a much larger problem of economic scale.
People don't care enough about their fellow person, anymore. But the change has to start small and spread without being extinguished, like Pay it Forward.
The article disclosed a 16% deflation in MS stock.
That might be still profitable, but it's a sign of what's happening... they are moving in the WRONG direction.
Ballmer should step down in favour of Mr T, because he pity the fool who don't got high-end video cards and 4GB RAM for Vista Aero!!!
Seriously... if Mr T was in charge of Microsoft, it would be profitable. This should not be modded funny because it's actually insightful.