How many people are unable to fully switch to Linux (but would like to) because some software they must use is Windows-only?
Actually I don't think this is much of a reason anymore; if you really wanted to switch to Linux, VM software (like Virtual Box) is now good enough that you can run most Windows software through it, and using "headless" modes you can even mostly hide the fact that you are using a VM from the user. I think actually it comes down to people not seeing a reason to change; then you may need to retrain staff, etc. and it's easier to just stick with what you know.
I'm not a Facebook user myself, but my understanding is that if you've uploaded your photo to Facebook you've agreed to their conditions which are that they can basically do what they want with your photos (including selling) anyway, right?
I don't remember any of the book titles, but I do remember borrowing many BASIC books from the local library, entering all the sample code into GWBASIC and then playing around with it to see what I could make it do. I suppose if I'd never found those books I probably would never have gotten into computer programming.
After that there weren't really any books; when I moved onto Pascal I learnt from some tutorials I found on a BBS, then I learnt C from internet guides and Java from university. Who reads books anymore when all the information you really need to learn this stuff is on the internet, easily locatable via Google?
It was like being in love with a beautiful, adoring, and creative woman with an unfortunate habit of accidentally setting fires and leaving them to burn.
The N900 is the most FOSS-geek friendly thing I can find at the moment, and I love it.
Actually I saw RMS speaking at Melbourne University a couple of weeks ago, and he recommended HTC mobiles running Android, because apparently you can remove the non-free software and everything that is left is GPL.
If you don't ever go to see bands, attend parties, find old acquaintances, know about local events, keep track of people in far away places, etc. then no, I suppose it wouldn't be valuable. But seeing I do all of those things, it is valuable to me.
I've done all of these things and never used Facebook. Do you have a point?
4. Australians will stick with their (possibly) slower current technology services when given the alternative of a faster, but significantly more expensive solution.
Not possible. Remember that "agreement" that the government reached with Telstra? They agreed to "sell" their customers to NBN Co. when NBN rollout is complete in an area. This means that once NBN is available in your area you will be forced to use it or use nothing, because all alternatives will be removed by law.
The "$2500 overclocking gaming monster" crowd will easily spend $500 on their rig just on the case and the cooling alone.
Actually I know people who build these things. They don't spend money on games because they don't play games - they spend all their time benchmarking, overclocking, setting up RAID arrays, etc. And when that's done; they move onto something else entirely.
I spent 2 years in China working for a software outsourcing company. Although there were a handful of other Americans at the company, I was the only one that wasn't of Asian descent. It was funny, really -- any time important people toured the company, they'd always stop by my desk to introduce me, even though I wasn't any sort of important role. Just being the "token white guy" got me a decent amount of attention.
This actually reminds me of a certain communications & media company I used to work for; they had just bought a company in China and had brought all of the executives over to give them a tour of company headquarters. As soon as they got in the door they spotted the white (and overweight) security guard and went into a frenzy of pointing and excitement. Soon after they all had photos taken with the guy who looked quite confused! I didn't have a clue what was going on but a colleague of mine (of Chinese decent) explained that it was probably the first time they had seen a white guy.
The reason I buy Intel CPUs and chipsets is because I had a bad experience with an AMD X2 dual core CPU about a year ago. I'd had the CPU/motherboard for about 3 years and constantly battled compatibility issues with games (the main use for my computer); most games had timing issues (e.g. ran way too fast - kind of like playing a game made for an 16 Mhz 286 on a 40 Mhz 386), even after I'd applied all the XP patches and installed the AMD dual core optimizer. Then, to top it off the motherboard died (never had that happen before). So after that I bought a Core 2 DUO and have never looked back; no compatibility problems with any of the games the X2 had, and it has run very reliably.
The ironic thing is that my last two PCs before that had AMD chipsets that I had been happy with, but one bad experience like that has been enough to put me off AMD for good.
Well, there is some prior case history on this. Back in the late 90's, MS was found guilty of exploiting a monopoly with Windows with regards to Netscape and Internet Explorer
Actually this is more like Atari vs. Activision; as I recall, Activision were producing games for the Atari 2600 which Atari did not like and sued them. The main difference here is that Apple is using DRM to ensure that nobody else can create and distribute software for their system, at least not without going through them.
Is it just me, or does the "source=smlynch" at the end of the URL in the summary mean that the person who submitted this story is profiting out of every person who clicks the link?
I guess we've finally discovered what the mysterious ??? in slashdot business plans stands for.
I always have the feeling that I am using a 20 year old interface with so many issues that its insane
Are you sure you're not using windows?
Try writing batch files in windows then you will appreciate bash a bit more. Yeah I know - bash is a bit archaic, but it's a hell of a lot better than some of the alternatives.
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He's got you by the pussy too, huh?
Anyone else reminded of Total Annihilation when they read this?
How many people are unable to fully switch to Linux (but would like to) because some software they must use is Windows-only?
Actually I don't think this is much of a reason anymore; if you really wanted to switch to Linux, VM software (like Virtual Box) is now good enough that you can run most Windows software through it, and using "headless" modes you can even mostly hide the fact that you are using a VM from the user. I think actually it comes down to people not seeing a reason to change; then you may need to retrain staff, etc. and it's easier to just stick with what you know.
And now this kid has gone one better than the tall tale, actually living inside the corporate complex of a major tech company.
I guess it's the "major tech company" part that makes this shocking, right?
Yes, I can't remember the last time I remember anyone referring to AOL as a "major tech company" - maybe it was when they bought Netscape?
I'm not a Facebook user myself, but my understanding is that if you've uploaded your photo to Facebook you've agreed to their conditions which are that they can basically do what they want with your photos (including selling) anyway, right?
I don't remember any of the book titles, but I do remember borrowing many BASIC books from the local library, entering all the sample code into GWBASIC and then playing around with it to see what I could make it do. I suppose if I'd never found those books I probably would never have gotten into computer programming.
After that there weren't really any books; when I moved onto Pascal I learnt from some tutorials I found on a BBS, then I learnt C from internet guides and Java from university. Who reads books anymore when all the information you really need to learn this stuff is on the internet, easily locatable via Google?
You are correct. They are owned by News Corp. which as far as I know owns Fox News.
It was like being in love with a beautiful, adoring, and creative woman with an unfortunate habit of accidentally setting fires and leaving them to burn.
How do you know my wife??
Solar is the greenest energy available, hands down. Although I doubt using the sun to provide light would interest many people.
You mean like a skylight? I hear they're quite popular.
The N900 is the most FOSS-geek friendly thing I can find at the moment, and I love it.
Actually I saw RMS speaking at Melbourne University a couple of weeks ago, and he recommended HTC mobiles running Android, because apparently you can remove the non-free software and everything that is left is GPL.
Uh, no, that's not it. It's the same reason nobody wants to hear anybody blindly mention how the iPhone solves everybody's problems.
So ... if they had more iPhones in Afghanistan the war would be over?
If you don't ever go to see bands, attend parties, find old acquaintances, know about local events, keep track of people in far away places, etc. then no, I suppose it wouldn't be valuable. But seeing I do all of those things, it is valuable to me.
I've done all of these things and never used Facebook. Do you have a point?
E-mail accounts frequently change. Facebook accounts remain constant.
I know I hate it when my e-mail address randomly changes itself.
4. Australians will stick with their (possibly) slower current technology services when given the alternative of a faster, but significantly more expensive solution.
Not possible. Remember that "agreement" that the government reached with Telstra? They agreed to "sell" their customers to NBN Co. when NBN rollout is complete in an area. This means that once NBN is available in your area you will be forced to use it or use nothing, because all alternatives will be removed by law.
The "$2500 overclocking gaming monster" crowd will easily spend $500 on their rig just on the case and the cooling alone.
Actually I know people who build these things. They don't spend money on games because they don't play games - they spend all their time benchmarking, overclocking, setting up RAID arrays, etc. And when that's done; they move onto something else entirely.
I spent 2 years in China working for a software outsourcing company. Although there were a handful of other Americans at the company, I was the only one that wasn't of Asian descent. It was funny, really -- any time important people toured the company, they'd always stop by my desk to introduce me, even though I wasn't any sort of important role. Just being the "token white guy" got me a decent amount of attention.
This actually reminds me of a certain communications & media company I used to work for; they had just bought a company in China and had brought all of the executives over to give them a tour of company headquarters. As soon as they got in the door they spotted the white (and overweight) security guard and went into a frenzy of pointing and excitement. Soon after they all had photos taken with the guy who looked quite confused! I didn't have a clue what was going on but a colleague of mine (of Chinese decent) explained that it was probably the first time they had seen a white guy.
The reason I buy Intel CPUs and chipsets is because I had a bad experience with an AMD X2 dual core CPU about a year ago. I'd had the CPU/motherboard for about 3 years and constantly battled compatibility issues with games (the main use for my computer); most games had timing issues (e.g. ran way too fast - kind of like playing a game made for an 16 Mhz 286 on a 40 Mhz 386), even after I'd applied all the XP patches and installed the AMD dual core optimizer. Then, to top it off the motherboard died (never had that happen before). So after that I bought a Core 2 DUO and have never looked back; no compatibility problems with any of the games the X2 had, and it has run very reliably.
The ironic thing is that my last two PCs before that had AMD chipsets that I had been happy with, but one bad experience like that has been enough to put me off AMD for good.
Well, there is some prior case history on this. Back in the late 90's, MS was found guilty of exploiting a monopoly with Windows with regards to Netscape and Internet Explorer
Actually this is more like Atari vs. Activision; as I recall, Activision were producing games for the Atari 2600 which Atari did not like and sued them. The main difference here is that Apple is using DRM to ensure that nobody else can create and distribute software for their system, at least not without going through them.
Is it just me, or does the "source=smlynch" at the end of the URL in the summary mean that the person who submitted this story is profiting out of every person who clicks the link?
I guess we've finally discovered what the mysterious ??? in slashdot business plans stands for.
Are you a US senator by any chance?
Slashdot has turned from rational thinking and actual intelligent discourse...
You must be new here!
Or even better, just get rid of the computers! There, problem solved.
I always have the feeling that I am using a 20 year old interface with so many issues that its insane
Are you sure you're not using windows?
Try writing batch files in windows then you will appreciate bash a bit more. Yeah I know - bash is a bit archaic, but it's a hell of a lot better than some of the alternatives.
Now to be known as 'Delhi'.
.. reminded of how Tiberium arrived on Earth?