...do you really want some hyperactive IM client to tell 'The Boss' you both like hairless chiuahas, sleeping in the nude, The Story of O and Sundays at the swap meet?
Among the many things I don't want to know, this is on the short list, believe me.
I see that we share the same interests! Fast cars!....would you like to buy me a Corvette?
How about sharing that pizza you just bought? Can I sell you some magazine subscriptions? Would you like to see a vacuum cleaner demonstration? Can I interest you in some stocks and bonds? Do you want to lose weight while sleeping? Were you born with a too small unit? Do you need your lawn mowed? Can you give me ride to work? Can you give me a job? Can you give me money?
This could have potentially revolutionary social effects..."
Japan and Korea have had pagers and phones that do this for some time now, and outside of an increase in accidental meetings at the mall, society has moved right along w/narry a related blip.
Besides, when the x-wife gets within striking distance of my wallet, the hair goes up on the back of my neck, and I doubt I'm the only one with this kind of proximity alert. No news here....move along.
why are the traditional "beige box" makers so reluctant to follow?
The key word in that question is 'box'. For most manufacturers, since they use more off-the-shelf components than Apple as an example, ID choices are limited by the least common denominator 'container'...the box that will house all those standardized components they buy from different suppliers.
With HP and Dell, the outside is dictated by more of the inside than with Apple. That, and the almighty bottom-line.
24/06/2002 - The Register...Starting with a Newsweek exclusive which wonderfully quotes His Billness as saying:"It's a funny thing, we came at this thinking about music, but then we realized that e-mail and documents were far more interesting domains." Which is cute, because it suggests that Microsoft's original plans to produce a secure PC that will protect the music companies' stuff from us have been spiked in favour of something much more positive and progressive.
With Indian and Russian programmers now a commodity (no longer a low cost standard), North Korea will be the next source of discounted talent. If you are familiar with Russian style programmers, you will see the same in the North Koreans.
There are only two countries currently positioned to take advantage of this new low cost resource... South Korea and China.
The cheabols (large domestic corporations) in South Korea have been positioned to take advantage of the resources in the North for at least the last three years. Very few people outside the peninsula know what is really going on here in terms of technology, etc.
Training...yes. Hackers? Depends on whom you talk to and how you phrase the question...just like anything else.
Chongqing, by the way, has a current population of over 32 million, as a result of the relocation and industry surrounding the Three Gorges project...and yes, it is connected to the rest of the world. For now, one of the major local industries is the manufacture of shoes.
Shanghai is for the world....Beijing is for China....Chongqing is for the future.
Been going on for years....USA... Europe....Japan.... It's what's known as the kamakazi dyno. That's when you want to swing big mod's on the home-built car computer control system you just hung in the BMW, but you can't afford the money for hours and hours on a real dyno. You use the next best thing, right?
It's called 'the street'. Makes for tons of fun as you try to work on the software and drive the car at the same time...and the throttle is wide open!
There are literally thousands of stories of guys that have both succeeded and failed while trying out new ideas with on-board car computers....just visit a few car sites, and start reading.
MS employs a staff that roughly equals 20% of GE. And the bulk is either in marketing or legal. Factor out these yocals, mid-level managers doing nothing but CYA and all the air-head interns and there's not much left. There's your 'task force,' working on this whitewashing.
What is Microsoft's full-time worldwide headcount? Current employment headcount as of 6/30/02: Worldwide: 50, 030
GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs 313,000 people worldwide. Now, that's manpower. Anything under 250,000 is just an excuse to have vending machines in the lobby.
Your dis'ing o' daily doses o' er'wise self-evident truths overlooks the fact that not everyone has learned them yet, thus the need for constant comment therein.
What cloaked agenda lurks in the mind of the man with such missive. Pray said agenda be his, and his alone, for if it be not of this world, nor his soul, the learning may be the end.
I'm trying to connect with them today to see if they'll give a quantity break, eval unit, etc. I'm also going into the electronics district in Seoul tomorrow to see what the local street price is.
I've seen these in the past, but I've never priced them locally. You can see their prices on their site, if you order online. Right now it looks to be either $450 or $500, depending on model. Since they are apparently made here, I'm fairly certain there is price latitude, and the exchange rate is pretty good right now. I'll just have to check it out.
Sounds like an opportunity...anyone stateside want one (or ten) of these, direct from Korea? Should be able to get, what...like 50+ (retail boxed) of these on a pallet?...and at least ten of them in my pants:)
"Those? Those are cell phones...I need one for each country I go to, and I go to a lot of countries...why?"
troll?...how shallow... Thanks for taking a run at me, but there has to be something here with a significant amount of less truth to it that needs your attention.
Looks like drives (3 manufs. listed) manufactured in the last 8 weeks, with country of origin as China.
If your drive/computer was made before March 2003, my guess is you aren't on the list to worry. Certainly anything from before 2003 isn't part of this discussion. Most drives from the last 8 weeks are still in the distribution channel, and just starting to surface, so again, if you bought yours even as little as a month ago, you are mostly likely clear. Also, they tend to go to the OEM's first, so raw drives would be a bit lower on the worry list, me thinks.
...as he takes comfort in only buying WD, once again:)
Although two factories have been built, and ISO certified, they are still looking for a suitable shipping entity with hubs in all five local galaxies. The Domestic Project Manager, Color Supernova Commercial Division, Rich Fortuna, was quoted as saying "All it takes is one damaged-in-transit supernova and this entire circus is history."
Previous attempts at supernova mass production have met with failed rollouts and buyer chagrin. It is hoped that when all seven of these new style star factories are online, 3 and 4 G supernova will be readily available throughout this part of the Universe.
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...do you really want some hyperactive IM client to tell 'The Boss' you both like hairless chiuahas, sleeping in the nude, The Story of O and Sundays at the swap meet?
Among the many things I don't want to know, this is on the short list, believe me.
I see that we share the same interests! Fast cars! ....would you like to buy me a Corvette?
How about sharing that pizza you just bought? Can I sell you some magazine subscriptions? Would you like to see a vacuum cleaner demonstration? Can I interest you in some stocks and bonds? Do you want to lose weight while sleeping? Were you born with a too small unit? Do you need your lawn mowed? Can you give me ride to work? Can you give me a job? Can you give me money?
This could have potentially revolutionary social effects..."
Japan and Korea have had pagers and phones that do this for some time now, and outside of an increase in accidental meetings at the mall, society has moved right along w/narry a related blip.
Besides, when the x-wife gets within striking distance of my wallet, the hair goes up on the back of my neck, and I doubt I'm the only one with this kind of proximity alert. No news here....move along.
why are the traditional "beige box" makers so reluctant to follow?
The key word in that question is 'box'. For most manufacturers, since they use more off-the-shelf components than Apple as an example, ID choices are limited by the least common denominator 'container'...the box that will house all those standardized components they buy from different suppliers.
With HP and Dell, the outside is dictated by more of the inside than with Apple. That, and the almighty bottom-line.
24/06/2002 - The Register... Starting with a Newsweek exclusive which wonderfully quotes His Billness as saying: "It's a funny thing, we came at this thinking about music, but then we realized that e-mail and documents were far more interesting domains." Which is cute, because it suggests that Microsoft's original plans to produce a secure PC that will protect the music companies' stuff from us have been spiked in favour of something much more positive and progressive.
With Indian and Russian programmers now a commodity (no longer a low cost standard), North Korea will be the next source of discounted talent. If you are familiar with Russian style programmers, you will see the same in the North Koreans.
There are only two countries currently positioned to take advantage of this new low cost resource... South Korea and China.
The cheabols (large domestic corporations) in South Korea have been positioned to take advantage of the resources in the North for at least the last three years. Very few people outside the peninsula know what is really going on here in terms of technology, etc.
Training...yes. Hackers? Depends on whom you talk to and how you phrase the question...just like anything else.
I'd like to applaud your point of view...nicely stated...you're to be commended, seriously. Thanks!
Can I ask how you came about your opinion...do you or have you lived in China, perhaps?
Chongqing, by the way, has a current population of over 32 million, as a result of the relocation and industry surrounding the Three Gorges project...and yes, it is connected to the rest of the world. For now, one of the major local industries is the manufacture of shoes.
Shanghai is for the world....Beijing is for China....Chongqing is for the future.
They are not trying to 'harpoon' an asteriod....they are going to an asteriod named 'Harpoon'...after that famous asteriod explorer, Harpoon Dimwitty.
Besides, everyone knows you don't harpoon asteriods. You either use gill nets or C-5 for concussion.
- Q.: Did something just touch the shuttle?
- A.: Yes
- Conclusion/response 1...we have a problem that needs to be dealt with accordingly.
- Conclusion/response 2...yes, but we don't that it's an issue. We'll get back to you after we run some tests.
- Conclusion/response 3...we're not sure. Anyone have additional data?
#2 & #3? How did they get in there?Foreign object impact testing (beyond acknowledgement of that 'rule'), that leads to suspicion of trouble, seems academic.
Let's find out why that rule wasn't followed, and work to make sure it receives proper prioritization in the future.
...when Gollum is winning awards and taco is diddl'ing with things like this....
Been going on for years....USA... Europe....Japan.... It's what's known as the kamakazi dyno. That's when you want to swing big mod's on the home-built car computer control system you just hung in the BMW, but you can't afford the money for hours and hours on a real dyno. You use the next best thing, right?
It's called 'the street'. Makes for tons of fun as you try to work on the software and drive the car at the same time...and the throttle is wide open!
There are literally thousands of stories of guys that have both succeeded and failed while trying out new ideas with on-board car computers....just visit a few car sites, and start reading.
Just go right on believing. The cool-aid makes it all real.....
MS employs a staff that roughly equals 20% of GE. And the bulk is either in marketing or legal. Factor out these yocals, mid-level managers doing nothing but CYA and all the air-head interns and there's not much left. There's your 'task force,' working on this whitewashing.
What is Microsoft's full-time worldwide headcount? Current employment headcount as of 6/30/02: Worldwide: 50, 030
GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs 313,000 people worldwide. Now, that's manpower. Anything under 250,000 is just an excuse to have vending machines in the lobby.
Klatu... barradha...Niktho.
Niktho. Klatu said for you to 'bring marshmallows'...
the market will have the right response....
...that's what we heard at the beginning of the MS vs. USG trials, too. Still waiting for the 'right response' to show signs of life, however.
I'm more for the 'Everyone to the castle!!...pitchforks in the middle of the night and let's kill the blut'ee munster!' type of response, m'self...
Most 'major' religions require tithing, which may be the real reason behind the weekly meets, not so much the brain rinsing.
Your dis'ing o' daily doses o' er'wise self-evident truths overlooks the fact that not everyone has learned them yet, thus the need for constant comment therein.
What cloaked agenda lurks in the mind of the man with such missive. Pray said agenda be his, and his alone, for if it be not of this world, nor his soul, the learning may be the end.
Are you sure the fine print in your resident research grant allows you such freedom?
I'm trying to connect with them today to see if they'll give a quantity break, eval unit, etc. I'm also going into the electronics district in Seoul tomorrow to see what the local street price is.
I've seen these in the past, but I've never priced them locally. You can see their prices on their site, if you order online. Right now it looks to be either $450 or $500, depending on model. Since they are apparently made here, I'm fairly certain there is price latitude, and the exchange rate is pretty good right now. I'll just have to check it out.
Sounds like an opportunity...anyone stateside want one (or ten) of these, direct from Korea? Should be able to get, what...like 50+ (retail boxed) of these on a pallet? ...and at least ten of them in my pants :)
"Those? Those are cell phones...I need one for each country I go to, and I go to a lot of countries...why?"
hehehe....not fair...that's a software issue. hehehehe
troll? ...how shallow... Thanks for taking a run at me, but there has to be something here with a significant amount of less truth to it that needs your attention.
Right, and it is safe to travel to Toronto, too I hear...that's what the Toronto Travel Agent said.
Looks like drives (3 manufs. listed) manufactured in the last 8 weeks, with country of origin as China.
...as he takes comfort in only buying WD, once again :)
If your drive/computer was made before March 2003, my guess is you aren't on the list to worry. Certainly anything from before 2003 isn't part of this discussion. Most drives from the last 8 weeks are still in the distribution channel, and just starting to surface, so again, if you bought yours even as little as a month ago, you are mostly likely clear. Also, they tend to go to the OEM's first, so raw drives would be a bit lower on the worry list, me thinks.
Although two factories have been built, and ISO certified, they are still looking for a suitable shipping entity with hubs in all five local galaxies. The Domestic Project Manager, Color Supernova Commercial Division, Rich Fortuna, was quoted as saying "All it takes is one damaged-in-transit supernova and this entire circus is history."
Previous attempts at supernova mass production have met with failed rollouts and buyer chagrin. It is hoped that when all seven of these new style star factories are online, 3 and 4 G supernova will be readily available throughout this part of the Universe.