Microsoft saw Go's PC operating system as a serious threat to its operating system monopoly and took swift covert action to 'kill' it just as it did the Netscape/Sun Java threat to its monopoly
You know, I'm not an MS fan by any means, but please, that's gotta be the most over-used line in the universe! It would seem that any company that isn't doing so well decides to use the "let's sue the MS monopoly route" rather than trying to improve themselves by, oh I don't know, innovating!
Microsoft isn't a monopoly by any means. If you don't like it, get a Mac. Or, better yet, get Linux and quit complaining.
ESR defends his position that 'Open source would be succeeding faster if the GPL didn't make lots of people nervous about adopting it.
Considering large organizations even consider the move to Linux (thanks in part to IBM and their pretty commercials) today and the fact that even a large Microsoft competitor moved their core operating system to an BSD base, I'd say open source is moving along pretty darn well.
Then again, I should probably watch what I say, otherwise my username will appear under the jargon file as a new, ESR-arbitrated, slang word;)
Didn't Bill Gates predict the fall of the iPod with an MP3-enabled phone?
Looks like Apple is going to beat them to the punch once again.
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Just because I watch 2 channels doesn't mean I don't watch a lot of TV. Fool, don't assume, because you make an ass out of you and me.
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Frankly, I'm all for this method of distribution, as I barely watch 'regular' TV anymore.
The only two channels I watch are the Discovery channel, and the Cartoon Network (Adult Swim). There is a definite need for more intelligent programming, other than the garbage that American Idol, The Crapelor, or whatever shi'ite that the big networks decide are "good" for the masses.
Then again, the morons that watch this crap raise the ratings, and the networks follow the new trends. Maybe this leads back to education. Educate people more, make them less stupid, and maybe we could get higher quality programming that would actually be enjoyable (as opposed to "reality tv").
Personally, I find the need to disable more and more RBL's, because today a user might come thru OK, tomorrow, they're stuck in SORBS and considered a HIGH risk.
even though I'm personally at odds with people who want to 'strike back'
In the UK, when somebody files a lawsuit and loses, not only do they have to pay for their own court expenses, but also those of the defendant. This isn't the case in the US, which is why we are the most litigious country in the world.
Now, let's look at computing. If we just let the asshole hackers get away with their crime without a fight, they will keep on hitting us hard. But, if we had a mechanism that would "fight back" and destroy a 15 year-old script kiddie's computer that mommy and daddy bought, well, maybe they'd think twice.
You know, you DON'T HAVE TO UPDATE. I haven't updated my XP box for almost a year now. I'm still running SP1 and no anti-virus (I know how to use the TASKLIST command). Guess what, I have no problems, save for the occasional crash due to Photoshop being a bitch. The difference between my unpatched Windows not getting spyware/viruses is that I'm not a dumbass and try to download Buddy Handjob Bar or whatever it's called. That, and I use FireFox, which has NEVER failed me.
I find it interesting that in the early 90's, Apple fell hard because of the difficulty of creating hardware or software for their machines. Microsoft Windows, on the other hand, was based on IBM PC's, a format that encouraged third party support.
Now, Microsoft is trying to once again get that third party support by allowing it's music to be played anywhere; as opposed to Apple's iPod only being able to play iTunes music. I don't know if this tactic will work the second time around, but it will definitely put a big gorilla against Apple, that's for sure.
I'm still waiting for the time when I can "see" the computer code, via a green monitor that displays a shower of code. Then, I will have a plug that connects to my spinal column and allows me to "enter" the computer and manipulate the code using my brainwaves.
It'd be very efficient, I could then just think of finding a file, and there it would be. Or better yet, I could imagine a beowul...NO CARRIER
"but that has to be the nicest take-down note I've ever seen; it's polite, friendly and reasonable."
Many years from now, we will see a similar Slashdot post when Google becomes the New World Order:
Dear Bill,
The GoogleOS team recently noticed that you guys have had your asses handed to you, by us. We commend you on your many years of somehow staying at the top, despite the fact that you sorely neglected securing your software. Sorry we had to break your record; but your evil violated the official Evil Google TOS, listed on our home page.
Too little, too late, perhaps? Why has it taken Microsoft over 5 years (and counting) to release an upgraded version of IE? Oh well, I want to thank Microsoft, because the only browser I used on my WinXP boxes was IE...then FireFox came out.
Yes, I admit it, I used to be an IE user...but now, I will never go back. For once when you see the great bird that showers fire and thunder at the masses, then you know that the forces of Mammon will never succeed at world domination.
I'll say it again, I LOVE competition. Ever since AMD became a threat to Intel, we've seen outrageous processor wars and benchmarking tribunals. I can buy a P4 3 gig processor for about $150 now.
Most likely, Intel will take that performance throne with their "secret". They have a way of doing that (like HT); but, we'll see something better come from AMD. And so the cycle continues...and we all benefit!
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Microsoft saw Go's PC operating system as a serious threat to its operating system monopoly and took swift covert action to 'kill' it just as it did the Netscape/Sun Java threat to its monopoly
You know, I'm not an MS fan by any means, but please, that's gotta be the most over-used line in the universe! It would seem that any company that isn't doing so well decides to use the "let's sue the MS monopoly route" rather than trying to improve themselves by, oh I don't know, innovating!
Microsoft isn't a monopoly by any means. If you don't like it, get a Mac. Or, better yet, get Linux and quit complaining.
Now I will be getting e-mails from Mr. Lin from the Chinese government instead of Mr. Ubuntu from Nigeria.
;)
Either way, I've got my bank account ready
ESR defends his position that 'Open source would be succeeding faster if the GPL didn't make lots of people nervous about adopting it.
;)
Considering large organizations even consider the move to Linux (thanks in part to IBM and their pretty commercials) today and the fact that even a large Microsoft competitor moved their core operating system to an BSD base, I'd say open source is moving along pretty darn well.
Then again, I should probably watch what I say, otherwise my username will appear under the jargon file as a new, ESR-arbitrated, slang word
The PS3 goes underground until it comes out next year.
I feel bad for the poor bastard who has to dig the hole to bury all of those units...
Didn't Bill Gates predict the fall of the iPod with an MP3-enabled phone?
Looks like Apple is going to beat them to the punch once again.
Just because I watch 2 channels doesn't mean I don't watch a lot of TV. Fool, don't assume, because you make an ass out of you and me.
Frankly, I'm all for this method of distribution, as I barely watch 'regular' TV anymore.
The only two channels I watch are the Discovery channel, and the Cartoon Network (Adult Swim). There is a definite need for more intelligent programming, other than the garbage that American Idol, The Crapelor, or whatever shi'ite that the big networks decide are "good" for the masses.
Then again, the morons that watch this crap raise the ratings, and the networks follow the new trends. Maybe this leads back to education. Educate people more, make them less stupid, and maybe we could get higher quality programming that would actually be enjoyable (as opposed to "reality tv").
You: "Dammit, my identity got stolen, I'll have to call my bank."
dials...
CS: "Hello sir, my name is Rodney, how may I help you?"
You: "What's with the delay?"
CS: "Hello sir, my name is Rodney, may I help you today?"
You: "Um...OK, my identity got stolen. Can you help me?"
CS: "OK, sir, first reboot your PC."
You: "Wait a sec, this isn't a tech call."
CS: "Tell me your personal information, so I can find out your account."
You: "OK..."
A blacklist for a blacklist for a blacklist...
Personally, I find the need to disable more and more RBL's, because today a user might come thru OK, tomorrow, they're stuck in SORBS and considered a HIGH risk.
even though I'm personally at odds with people who want to 'strike back'
In the UK, when somebody files a lawsuit and loses, not only do they have to pay for their own court expenses, but also those of the defendant. This isn't the case in the US, which is why we are the most litigious country in the world.
Now, let's look at computing. If we just let the asshole hackers get away with their crime without a fight, they will keep on hitting us hard. But, if we had a mechanism that would "fight back" and destroy a 15 year-old script kiddie's computer that mommy and daddy bought, well, maybe they'd think twice.
You're an idiot. Why don't you stick to being an "MS-only-AOL-user" and leave the computing to the real programmers, mmkay?
I know I'm NOT INFECTED because I'm a system admin, you asswad.
Run->CMD->tasklist
I know each and every legit process and those that aren't.
You know, you DON'T HAVE TO UPDATE. I haven't updated my XP box for almost a year now. I'm still running SP1 and no anti-virus (I know how to use the TASKLIST command). Guess what, I have no problems, save for the occasional crash due to Photoshop being a bitch. The difference between my unpatched Windows not getting spyware/viruses is that I'm not a dumbass and try to download Buddy Handjob Bar or whatever it's called. That, and I use FireFox, which has NEVER failed me.
Is that anything like Soul Train?
I find it interesting that in the early 90's, Apple fell hard because of the difficulty of creating hardware or software for their machines. Microsoft Windows, on the other hand, was based on IBM PC's, a format that encouraged third party support.
Now, Microsoft is trying to once again get that third party support by allowing it's music to be played anywhere; as opposed to Apple's iPod only being able to play iTunes music. I don't know if this tactic will work the second time around, but it will definitely put a big gorilla against Apple, that's for sure.
I'm still waiting for the time when I can "see" the computer code, via a green monitor that displays a shower of code. Then, I will have a plug that connects to my spinal column and allows me to "enter" the computer and manipulate the code using my brainwaves.
It'd be very efficient, I could then just think of finding a file, and there it would be. Or better yet, I could imagine a beowul...NO CARRIER
LOL. At least Americans and the British can be united in having idiots as leaders.
Aren't we also supposed to think the French are silly or something like that?
Sorry Canadian brothers, but that's one less thing you can use when trying to make the poor argument to us Americans that we suck.
Don't feel bad, we have DMCA, the Bush Administration, and The Bachelor, three things so bad that most of the time we feel the need to heavily drink.
Better luck next time.
"but that has to be the nicest take-down note I've ever seen; it's polite, friendly and reasonable."
Many years from now, we will see a similar Slashdot post when Google becomes the New World Order:
Dear Bill,
The GoogleOS team recently noticed that you guys have had your asses handed to you, by us. We commend you on your many years of somehow staying at the top, despite the fact that you sorely neglected securing your software. Sorry we had to break your record; but your evil violated the official Evil Google TOS, listed on our home page.
Lots of love and warm tapioca,
Larry and Sergei
One day, this will end up in the annuls of Wikipedia, right along with the definition of crapflood.
LOL! Yes, it would seem that today there is a "running theme", Slashdot style.
For those of you who still don't get it:
World's Biggest Hacker Held
followed immediately by...
World's Fastest Inkjet Printer?
OMG, they finally caught JeffK!?
Too little, too late, perhaps? Why has it taken Microsoft over 5 years (and counting) to release an upgraded version of IE? Oh well, I want to thank Microsoft, because the only browser I used on my WinXP boxes was IE...then FireFox came out.
Yes, I admit it, I used to be an IE user...but now, I will never go back. For once when you see the great bird that showers fire and thunder at the masses, then you know that the forces of Mammon will never succeed at world domination.
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I'll say it again, I LOVE competition. Ever since AMD became a threat to Intel, we've seen outrageous processor wars and benchmarking tribunals. I can buy a P4 3 gig processor for about $150 now.
Most likely, Intel will take that performance throne with their "secret". They have a way of doing that (like HT); but, we'll see something better come from AMD. And so the cycle continues...and we all benefit!
Wow. Go Supreme Court!