Making the BEST os at the best value price means nothing here.
I like that statement you made " Microsoft has an advantage "
Their 'advantage' is that they are criminals that have LOCKED in 99% software makers in this country. So if your dependant on a certain software then you have to use microsoft.
It will NEVER end until the government does what governments were created to do with WHITE COLLAR crime as in ENRON's case . They are created to STOP crime.
And if you say microsoft is not a criminal organization then your wrong.
Capitalism and lax government under republicans with Microsoft stock created this MESS.
You could make a better OS and no one would fucking buy it.
Why ? Because of compatibility reasons. Microsofts does what other EVIL businesses do that have leverage by buying themselves onto shelf space like grocer suppliers. But with Microsoft , they buy themselves onto everyones computer with deals with the computer manufacturers. They then lock in other software companies into their OS just because they are at the top of the mountain.
This has NOTHING to do with competition making the best product.
It's a about and Evil person,Bill Gates and their tyrannical business practices that hold their market share.
Whoever modded you a 5 needs Metamoderating down and have their moderating rights revoked for good.
If we had a real government concerned about abusive monopolies then Microsoft marketshare would be curbed at 50% .
We would then have an OS market.
More companies would make operating systems or use opensource.
I do enjoy these lawsuits against Monopolysoft.
How many of you would participate in a lawsuit against the computer manufacturers to force them
to stop participating in microsofts monopoly by giving their os with new computers.
Force people to buy the new microsoft os for a couple of hundred dollars and lets see if people select opensource over criminalware.
Most would select Linux for free.
Go to Cnet and the download area.
You will see the pages ranked by most requested downloads.
And anyways Yahoo uses most requested links in
their Categorized Links on their home page.
Such as Computer>Supercomputers>Cray.
While this was categorized by humans it still just as good as good as what Google does.
Why isn't there an opensource firewall ?
If there is why don't all the linux distributions have one installed with the os?
I have also heard Monopolysoft might be incorporating a firewall into their os.
This seems like a feature that would get rid of alot of exploits.
Microsoft has demanded that Linux seller Lindows.com take down a Web site that offers to process customer claims from the settlement of a California class-action suit against the software giant.
In a letter sent to the Linux seller on Friday and reprinted in a Lindows announcement Monday, attorney Robert Rosenfeld said Lindows' MSfreePC site includes false and misleading information and encourages filing of fraudulent claims. It demands that Lindows take down the site by noon Monday or face legal action by Microsoft.
Lindows announced the MSfreePC service earlier this month, offering to file claims on behalf of current and former California residents who qualify for proceeds from the $1.1 billion settlement of a class-action suit claiming Microsoft overcharged for its Windows operating system. People who submit a valid claim through the Lindows site receive an immediate credit in the amount of their anticipated settlement, good for the purchase of Lindows software or hardware.
The first 10,000 people to submit claims will also get a free WebStation, the stripped-down network PC the company introduced earlier this year.
Lindows CEO Michael Robertson said he wanted to make it as easy as possible for people to claim settlement awards, which range from $5 to $29. If few eligible consumers go through the claims process, Microsoft could pay out considerably less than the maximum $1.1 billion it agreed to.
But the Lindows service won't result in any valid claims, according to Rosenfeld, because it fails to meet several requirements detailed in the settlement. For starters, claims must be submitted with an actual signature.
"Claim forms submitted through the www.msfreepc.com Web site will be invalid because they will not be signed," according to his letter. "Instead, these claims will include only the claimant's typed name (called a 'digital signature' by the Web site), which is invalid under the settlement agreement."
The settlement agreement also specifically prohibits third parties from filing claims on the behalf of others, according to the letter, which alleges that the Lindows service encourages the filing of fraudulent claims by not presenting claimants with the terms of the settlement or adequately quizzing them on qualifying purchases.
"The Web site's clear objective is to encourage claimants to maximize the amount of their claims rather than submit claims that accurately reflect purchases made or benefits to which they are entitled," the letter said.
A Lindows representative said early Monday that the company was still reviewing the letter. The MSfreePC site was still operating as of Monday morning. Microsoft representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Lindows is no stranger to Microsoft lawyers. The software giant sued the company shortly after Robertson formed it, claiming the name infringes on Microsoft's Windows trademark. That case is set to go to trial in December.
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The impact would be equal to 10 million M-80's
page rank is self explanatory.
Big whoody fucking doo.
The will search your hardrive for any copyrighted material.
Next Tv's,Stereos
Capitalism does not work with operating systems.
.
Making the BEST os at the best value price means nothing here.
I like that statement you made " Microsoft has an advantage "
Their 'advantage' is that they are criminals that have LOCKED in 99% software makers in this country. So if your dependant on a certain software then you have to use microsoft
It will NEVER end until the government does what governments were created to do with WHITE COLLAR crime as in ENRON's case . They are created to STOP crime.
And if you say microsoft is not a criminal organization then your wrong.
Like were FORCED to not to use microsoft ?
So the government in its history has never put the screws on Criminal companies that STEAL through monopolies.
Ever heard of the Bells ?
I enjoy the irony in your statement " the gov forcing people"
When in fact it's microsoft forcing everything.
Capitalism and lax government under republicans with Microsoft stock created this MESS.
.
You could make a better OS and no one would fucking buy it.
Why ? Because of compatibility reasons. Microsofts does what other EVIL businesses do that have leverage by buying themselves onto shelf space like grocer suppliers. But with Microsoft , they buy themselves onto everyones computer with deals with the computer manufacturers. They then lock in other software companies into their OS just because they are at the top of the mountain
This has NOTHING to do with competition making the best product.
It's a about and Evil person,Bill Gates and their tyrannical business practices that hold their market share.
Whoever modded you a 5 needs Metamoderating down and have their moderating rights revoked for good.
If we had a real government concerned about abusive monopolies then Microsoft marketshare would be curbed at 50% . We would then have an OS market. More companies would make operating systems or use opensource. I do enjoy these lawsuits against Monopolysoft. How many of you would participate in a lawsuit against the computer manufacturers to force them to stop participating in microsofts monopoly by giving their os with new computers. Force people to buy the new microsoft os for a couple of hundred dollars and lets see if people select opensource over criminalware. Most would select Linux for free.
I don't understand all the Big Hype concerning Google.
It's like they cured cancer. They did nothing truly innovative.
good points. well said.
Guess what. My Original post has been moderated to Troll.
Wonderful. Speak your opinion and get banned.
Go to Cnet and the download area. You will see the pages ranked by most requested downloads. And anyways Yahoo uses most requested links in their Categorized Links on their home page. Such as Computer>Supercomputers>Cray. While this was categorized by humans it still just as good as good as what Google does.
negotiate down .
Sounds good to me.
Page rank. Nothing earth shaking there. It's an ok search engine. But I have seen google give out garbage searches just like some others.
It's an average search engine !
Why do people pump it up.
Gets way to much publicity on this site as well.
There are OTHER search engines out there.
Nothing unique in their software.
Good stuff. Sounds like a bunch of righwingers with stock in monopolysoft.
Tungsten E for $190 could replace the expensive the TI's.
.
Maybe the zire too for $100
Are schools locking students into these Texas Instrument calculators when the these pda's can now compete?
Me thinks so.
Phones = True Free speech. Why the hell does no one sue these governments that want to tax it. It's unjust.
Toasters & other simple electronics , no problemo . I will have a major problem if Monopolysoft gets into our new futuristic HDTV sets .
Not a linux expert. The suse linux cd never mentioned firewalls. Thanks for clearing that one up.
i don't use linux alot and didn't know xp had built in firewall. docs for my computer didn't say anything about it. Why did i install zonealarm ?
Why isn't there an opensource firewall ? If there is why don't all the linux distributions have one installed with the os? I have also heard Monopolysoft might be incorporating a firewall into their os. This seems like a feature that would get rid of alot of exploits.
20 megabit Adsl2
How can you say that telemarketing is a violation
.
of free speech ?
It's ludicrous !
As for telemarketers losing jobs and economy
taking a hit of 3 billion dollars.
I say thats just the breaks.
The job situation in this country must not be
great but we don't want these types of jobs
Where did our manufacturing jobs go ? China ?
Offshoring jobs and telemarketing are all tied
intogether in a bizarre way. We have lost so
many tech and manufacturing jobs that we have
become desperate. Not good.
If they could show the same usefulness as the graphing calculators then i would consider buying one. The price would need to be less than $150 .
nothing fancy.
Cnet Article
Microsoft has demanded that Linux seller Lindows.com take down a Web site that offers to process customer claims from the settlement of a California class-action suit against the software giant.
In a letter sent to the Linux seller on Friday and reprinted in a Lindows announcement Monday, attorney Robert Rosenfeld said Lindows' MSfreePC site includes false and misleading information and encourages filing of fraudulent claims. It demands that Lindows take down the site by noon Monday or face legal action by Microsoft.
Lindows announced the MSfreePC service earlier this month, offering to file claims on behalf of current and former California residents who qualify for proceeds from the $1.1 billion settlement of a class-action suit claiming Microsoft overcharged for its Windows operating system. People who submit a valid claim through the Lindows site receive an immediate credit in the amount of their anticipated settlement, good for the purchase of Lindows software or hardware.
The first 10,000 people to submit claims will also get a free WebStation, the stripped-down network PC the company introduced earlier this year.
Lindows CEO Michael Robertson said he wanted to make it as easy as possible for people to claim settlement awards, which range from $5 to $29. If few eligible consumers go through the claims process, Microsoft could pay out considerably less than the maximum $1.1 billion it agreed to.
But the Lindows service won't result in any valid claims, according to Rosenfeld, because it fails to meet several requirements detailed in the settlement. For starters, claims must be submitted with an actual signature.
"Claim forms submitted through the www.msfreepc.com Web site will be invalid because they will not be signed," according to his letter. "Instead, these claims will include only the claimant's typed name (called a 'digital signature' by the Web site), which is invalid under the settlement agreement."
The settlement agreement also specifically prohibits third parties from filing claims on the behalf of others, according to the letter, which alleges that the Lindows service encourages the filing of fraudulent claims by not presenting claimants with the terms of the settlement or adequately quizzing them on qualifying purchases.
"The Web site's clear objective is to encourage claimants to maximize the amount of their claims rather than submit claims that accurately reflect purchases made or benefits to which they are entitled," the letter said.
A Lindows representative said early Monday that the company was still reviewing the letter. The MSfreePC site was still operating as of Monday morning. Microsoft representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Lindows is no stranger to Microsoft lawyers. The software giant sued the company shortly after Robertson formed it, claiming the name infringes on Microsoft's Windows trademark. That case is set to go to trial in December.