special necktie for the office Christmas party. Seriously: Novelties, safety, team uniforms (ads), kids' clothes... Underwear? Probably not on the first date. Great for corporate swag though. Put me down for a necktie.
I use Real over WMP but they are awfully agressive about polluting the old system tray. Real's practices could arguably stand as the archetype for a lot of spyware. If it's sleazy chances are Real did it first. They backpeddle when they get caught but I would like to smack those bad boys. I like Winamp's behavior a little better.
As for Firefox... I'm seriously thinking of switching to Opera anyway. Heck I live in Norway these days.
Baloney! is the ejaculation meaning bunkum. But perhaps bologna by any other name would still need mustard. (Mixed meats of unknown provenance usually do.)
To the idea that Ubuntu will replace Red Hat I say Red Hat has a better name. So 'baloney!' is right. No suit would ever authorize the install of something with an anti-globalization-sounding name like Ubuntu (Well, okay, maybe in California...) What's next? A board meeting in a sweat lodge? Sheesh. Guy would get croooocified if anything went south. I personally am cool with the Ubuntu group hug thing. However, I use Vector Linux myself.
Ever wonder why Opera lost to Firefox? I mean, What is the cool factor of something named Opera? Even if it is a better browser.
At it again. I sure am sick of this boneheaded confiscate-the-nail-clipper mentality. Does anyone have any idea when this idiocy is going to stop? Feh.
Since the shop had made it clear to him by complaining to police the first time that the wifi was for customers only this guy's return makes him liable. Though IMHO he committed no crime he could certainly be sued. The judgment might not get much money for the shop, but they could get a restraining order or a code of conduct (must buy latte), which, if he broke, WOULD be a crime. IANAL but I used to serve process for a business partner of mine from time to time. (LOL) He is a lawyer. I also think it is arguable on principle that users of the Brewed Awakening network are obliged to provide some consideration -- at least from time to time.
And in other news... From TFA:
A computer expert told KATU News there is no way to know if someone is using your wireless connection without permission.
What expert would that be? Maybe we could get him a job with one of our competitors.
Trojan Linux? Polluted Linux? Poison Challice Linux? Suicide Bob Linux? Black Hat Linux? L-Pill Linux? Chernobyl Linux?
OS/2 Warp Linux? Dr. Dos Linux? Netscape Memorial Linux?
Penguin Stew Linux?
We all know how MS likes to compete. The name should fit.
Not surprised that this great paper 'gets it'. Let's hope they will evangelize OSS a bit for the rest of the world. Certainly they set an example. They are so respected. Perhaps a knowledgeable Slashdotter could pitch a comprehensive piece on GNU/Linux and OSS to them. The movement seems to me to be reaching a groundswell.
In journalism there are two kinds of hot stories. Stories of Interest: "Alligator Eats Toddler" and Stories of Importance "Racist Attacks Swell Across Russia." The best stories, of course, combine both elements. The Monitor never sinks to reporting mere Stories of Interest.
The good things said about this paper are all true. I have whittled down my daily RSS to a few choice streams. Slashdot, of course, included and The Christian Science Monitor.
And check out the daily spiritual op/ed item. Generally ecumenical and illuminating. Spiritual and not religious.
Let them put up or shut up. They are not making a truce they are declaring war. Clearly they plan to pollute Linux like they polluted Java and HTML. Look for a Redmond version of Linux soon. Here's what I think they will do. When they release the source for the MS distro, it will be a little different than the version they actually compiled. It's an old MS trick. (Remember Word Perfect? Or how when you installed Netscape it would crash Windows, but IE would cook along.)
With Linux nicely corrupted a lot of the bog standard free software won't work well on the Redmond Linux (which people will feel confident to try on their retired boxes at $9.99 a pop)and so it will perpetuate the myth that Linux is not ready for prime time, which really it is. Especially if it is preinstalled on certified hardware, but even a self install is not hard these days. Redmond is building Trojan Linux. This will be interesting.
I am not a big MS basher. I kind of like all operating systems for what they are. (Really) Mac, Linux, MS etc etc. Warts and all. I guess I am sort of a conscientious objector in the Great War. But I HATE this nagging GA update. And now I learn it SPIES on me?
Have pretty much decided to load an open OS on the next rig I build and just ignore Vista if I can still get my work done. (Should do.). I am running Vector Linux on my old PIII box and digging it more and more as I learn all the capabilities. With such tough free competition what could Redmond be thinking in the age of eroded privacy? Message to Big Brother Bill. I don't want you peering in my Windows.
Not bloody likely, but I am getting primed to jump ship by stuff like Genuine Advantage. As in "Microsoft is taking genuine advantage of me." I am not a big MS basher, but Redmond is getting worse and worse. I run Linux on my old box and am learning to do everything with it that I do with Windows. I really like it. The next rig I build might get bolted together with Linux in mind. Will I run Vista on that next upgrade? Not bloody likely... with Big Brother Bill peering in through the Windows.
They had (have) a special for new users. Usually they are a pricey but good 99 bucks per year, recently they offered a deal at 66 dollars per year. If you mention me I get a bump for getting you on board. Do so or not. I care not either way (really) I would recommend fatcow anyway. Four years, no probs, but my site is little more than a family photo dump. I like the cow jokes. Don't know why.
http://www.fatcow.com/
No, Steve, I don't want your candy-coated DRM. I'm a Yepp man. Yepp, yepp, yepp.
What is it you said: "Rip, Mix, Earn...."
It sure is a purty thang, but to me it will always be an iPud. Unghhhh!
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special necktie for the office Christmas party. Seriously: Novelties, safety, team uniforms (ads), kids' clothes... Underwear? Probably not on the first date. Great for corporate swag though. Put me down for a necktie.
Oh for a mod point. That was funny.
W.C. Fields's The Fatal Glass of Beer.
This forced reboot was sort of the fatal piece of rudeness. Overriding my settings. The nerve!
I am with The Register guy who sent MS an invoice for downtime.
Who needs a virus when you have this kind of stuff?
Bologna is a lunch meat.
Sheesh... some peaple.
As for Firefox... I'm seriously thinking of switching to Opera anyway. Heck I live in Norway these days.
Har du bra.
To the idea that Ubuntu will replace Red Hat I say Red Hat has a better name. So 'baloney!' is right. No suit would ever authorize the install of something with an anti-globalization-sounding name like Ubuntu (Well, okay, maybe in California...) What's next? A board meeting in a sweat lodge? Sheesh. Guy would get croooocified if anything went south. I personally am cool with the Ubuntu group hug thing. However, I use Vector Linux myself.
Ever wonder why Opera lost to Firefox? I mean, What is the cool factor of something named Opera? Even if it is a better browser.
At it again. I sure am sick of this boneheaded confiscate-the-nail-clipper mentality. Does anyone have any idea when this idiocy is going to stop? Feh.
The logic of this article reminded me of this hillbilly classic: I'm My Own Grandpaw.
TFA and the ensuing discussion is informative, interesting, funny and elevating (mostly). No other comment. I am not worthy.
Not Too Big Linux and from there to Won't Fit on a DVD Linux.
And in other news... From TFA:
What expert would that be? Maybe we could get him a job with one of our competitors.ha ha ha.
Trojan Linux? Polluted Linux? Poison Challice Linux? Suicide Bob Linux? Black Hat Linux? L-Pill Linux? Chernobyl Linux? OS/2 Warp Linux? Dr. Dos Linux? Netscape Memorial Linux? Penguin Stew Linux? We all know how MS likes to compete. The name should fit.
It's always the editor's fault.
'We take our cyanide capsules now so the enemy can't kill us.'
'I'm with you J.B.'
But I think it'll be a while before they cast a martini glass in the stuff.
Maybe both.
In journalism there are two kinds of hot stories. Stories of Interest: "Alligator Eats Toddler" and Stories of Importance "Racist Attacks Swell Across Russia." The best stories, of course, combine both elements. The Monitor never sinks to reporting mere Stories of Interest.
The good things said about this paper are all true. I have whittled down my daily RSS to a few choice streams. Slashdot, of course, included and The Christian Science Monitor.
And check out the daily spiritual op/ed item. Generally ecumenical and illuminating. Spiritual and not religious.
With Linux nicely corrupted a lot of the bog standard free software won't work well on the Redmond Linux (which people will feel confident to try on their retired boxes at $9.99 a pop)and so it will perpetuate the myth that Linux is not ready for prime time, which really it is. Especially if it is preinstalled on certified hardware, but even a self install is not hard these days. Redmond is building Trojan Linux. This will be interesting.
Have pretty much decided to load an open OS on the next rig I build and just ignore Vista if I can still get my work done. (Should do.). I am running Vector Linux on my old PIII box and digging it more and more as I learn all the capabilities. With such tough free competition what could Redmond be thinking in the age of eroded privacy? Message to Big Brother Bill. I don't want you peering in my Windows.
Not bloody likely, but I am getting primed to jump ship by stuff like Genuine Advantage. As in "Microsoft is taking genuine advantage of me." I am not a big MS basher, but Redmond is getting worse and worse. I run Linux on my old box and am learning to do everything with it that I do with Windows. I really like it. The next rig I build might get bolted together with Linux in mind. Will I run Vista on that next upgrade? Not bloody likely... with Big Brother Bill peering in through the Windows.
They had (have) a special for new users. Usually they are a pricey but good 99 bucks per year, recently they offered a deal at 66 dollars per year. If you mention me I get a bump for getting you on board. Do so or not. I care not either way (really) I would recommend fatcow anyway. Four years, no probs, but my site is little more than a family photo dump. I like the cow jokes. Don't know why. http://www.fatcow.com/
No, Steve, I don't want your candy-coated DRM. I'm a Yepp man. Yepp, yepp, yepp. What is it you said: "Rip, Mix, Earn...." It sure is a purty thang, but to me it will always be an iPud. Unghhhh!
I cain't tell ya what it'll look like. But I'll know it when I see it.
Yo... I'm going back to 300 baud Micky Mouse modem and teletype...