... pissed off so much by typos and accidental duplicate...
Pissed off? I find it funny. Plus, if we were to keep quiet on such things, then such things would go un-noticed. Some people like to be informed!
Read "Dupe!" as "See previous for more info." Say thanks, have a laugh, but if you get so "pissed off" about these posts, then read something more censored and leave Slashdot alone.
I completely agree. Last night my woman asked me if I brought home my dad's shop vac. Nope. Then she asked about my daughter's bathing suit that she left at my parents house. Nope. Heck, I'm the one who forgot about the suit in the first place. (the kid's five, you can't blame things on her yet)
The worst is when someone asks me how old I am. I take a second to subtract the year I was born from the current year, and then I try to figure out if I had my birthday yet this year, then I try to remember if I am supposed to +1 or -1 and for which condition (and likewise which condition is +0).
Anything without those darn Windows keys. I hate when playing my game of choice, in the heat of battle struggle to find the ctrl key next to alt (like I became accustomed to in Doom) and then after a delay I am looking at the desktop!
Think of "elected representatives" under the same light of making people think they know.
You have a bipartisan system, each half wanting to retain its power. As much as they compete, they require each other to survive. (ie: if a third party came in and made reforms, it could severly cripple the two party's dominance)
Also consider that election results are often no more surprising than the flip of a coin.
Most importantly, politicians know that the amount of money speant on the campaign is usually the largest factor. It's just advertising. With parties so large with access to so much money, it makes it nearly impossible for anybody else to compete. We end up trusting whoever the parties put into the race. Then we flip a coin. You are left with two choices, shot in the left foot or the right.
Why do people perpetuate this system?
Why do people buy crummy RIAA music? Why do people constantly use MSWindows? Why did ZIP win over SuperDisk?
Because people don't know any better. Go ahead and tell me that MSWindows is the best choice for most people, just understand that most people don't realize that they have a choice.
Remember, reality means nothing these days. It's all about making the public think they know something. See it in public relations, politics, product advertising...
Salt is NOT bad for you.
Tomatoes are NOT vegitables.
The USA is NOT a democracy.
Microsoft did NOT revolutionize the PC.
... in an environment where the temperature is 900 degrees (Fahrenheit), the atmospheric pressure is 100 times what it is on Earth, and it rains sulfuric acid.
Future news: "Russia sends probes into Hell - 'We only want pictures.'"
That's right! And they worship the great leaders of the United States who stood for what really matters! You know: Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hamilton...
Actually the head of our sales department says that people feel more comfortable seeing a small digit on the right of the number. He continues to set prices like 21982.48 or 24667.96. Close your eyes and tell me if you remember the numbers. I think he's just trying to confuse people, or distract their attention away from the price.
The problem with that solution is that you are merely shifting the polution.
How is this a problem? I read an interview recently (regected by slashdot editors) with Ballard describing this. You can centralize the pollution, allowing easier regulation. In fact, once this happens, you can concentrate on something like nuclear power. You wouldn't want a nuclear powered car, would you?
... is nothing more than an easier way to "tape" a CD... the corporation needs to address this...
I wonder how they would do that. Maybe they can make a new format and no longer use the CD. Of course, then we will complain that it doesn't work in our computer.
And that is what we call hypocrisy. We say the corp should handle it. They do, and we complain about it interfereing with our "fair use." If a corporation wants to sell you something that is not compatible with something, that is their right. We don't complain about our PlayStation games not running on our old ColecoVision, do we?
If no round shiny discs bear the CD trademark, how do I tell the protected and the playable discs apart?
This reminds me of DVDs from Disney. They have the "DisneyDVD" logo on it and no one even doubts it's compatability.
On that note, I don't (and hopefully never will) own a straight DVD player. I play them right on my computer. If that ever fails, then I will swear and rage and return it to the store. Luckily that has not happened yet.
Now if I could stop those movies from trying to install software everytime I put it in the drive...
"...what if that in turn causes a third party to claim that THEY need a rebuttal printed too? Where does it end??"
Defend with a shield, not with a sword. If your rebuttal is such that it offends someone, then you would be introducing a new subject and not presenting opposing evidence. Therefore, a flame is not a rebuttal.
Now they're going to install democracy and ensure everyone an education, a job, and good healthcare, just like here at home
I'm still waiting for that one. In this country you can get a high school diploma if you fail the basic skills test (it would cost too much to keep you in school until you passed), and minimum wage can't get you a 1-bedroom apartment most places (and still afford the basic necessities for our standard of living), and if you don't have money and your tooth hurts they yank it out rather than fix it. Yeah, I hope the next liberation is here in the USA.
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Kid: It's not easy to beome a law, is it?
Bill: Nope.
In essence I switched from yahoo to google because google was better.
Who needs facts these days? The reasons I switched:
Remember: Joe Sixpack will never do an objective analysis.
But now the big mama has had her throne taken by another, and is hotly pursuing the rival.
To summarize:
Google says "Do you google?"
Yahoo enters Blind Rage!
Yahoo shoots level 99 Fireball at Google.
Yahoo Missed!
1. Vending Machine shall never kill Vending Machine.
Pissed off? I find it funny. Plus, if we were to keep quiet on such things, then such things would go un-noticed. Some people like to be informed!
Read "Dupe!" as "See previous for more info." Say thanks, have a laugh, but if you get so "pissed off" about these posts, then read something more censored and leave Slashdot alone.
the "I have no time to think about this" file
I completely agree. Last night my woman asked me if I brought home my dad's shop vac. Nope. Then she asked about my daughter's bathing suit that she left at my parents house. Nope. Heck, I'm the one who forgot about the suit in the first place. (the kid's five, you can't blame things on her yet)
The worst is when someone asks me how old I am. I take a second to subtract the year I was born from the current year, and then I try to figure out if I had my birthday yet this year, then I try to remember if I am supposed to +1 or -1 and for which condition (and likewise which condition is +0).
What is your favorite keyboard type?
Anything without those darn Windows keys. I hate when playing my game of choice, in the heat of battle struggle to find the ctrl key next to alt (like I became accustomed to in Doom) and then after a delay I am looking at the desktop!
lets call it McRibs...
I have a wild idea. Maybe we could call it "junk email."
Naw, it would never catch on.
Think of "elected representatives" under the same light of making people think they know.
You have a bipartisan system, each half wanting to retain its power. As much as they compete, they require each other to survive. (ie: if a third party came in and made reforms, it could severly cripple the two party's dominance)
Also consider that election results are often no more surprising than the flip of a coin.
Most importantly, politicians know that the amount of money speant on the campaign is usually the largest factor. It's just advertising. With parties so large with access to so much money, it makes it nearly impossible for anybody else to compete. We end up trusting whoever the parties put into the race. Then we flip a coin. You are left with two choices, shot in the left foot or the right.
Why do people perpetuate this system?
Why do people buy crummy RIAA music? Why do people constantly use MSWindows? Why did ZIP win over SuperDisk?
Because people don't know any better. Go ahead and tell me that MSWindows is the best choice for most people, just understand that most people don't realize that they have a choice.
He's trying to change history.
Remember, reality means nothing these days. It's all about making the public think they know something. See it in public relations, politics, product advertising...
Salt is NOT bad for you.
Tomatoes are NOT vegitables.
The USA is NOT a democracy.
Microsoft did NOT revolutionize the PC.
Yet people believe.
Future news: "Russia sends probes into Hell - 'We only want pictures.'"
That's right! And they worship the great leaders of the United States who stood for what really matters! You know: Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hamilton ...
Yes! Now we don't need to sacrifice centerfolds for internet pr0n!
Actually the head of our sales department says that people feel more comfortable seeing a small digit on the right of the number. He continues to set prices like 21982.48 or 24667.96. Close your eyes and tell me if you remember the numbers. I think he's just trying to confuse people, or distract their attention away from the price.
Helter skelter now give me shelter.
The problem with that solution is that you are merely shifting the polution.
How is this a problem? I read an interview recently (regected by slashdot editors) with Ballard describing this. You can centralize the pollution, allowing easier regulation. In fact, once this happens, you can concentrate on something like nuclear power. You wouldn't want a nuclear powered car, would you?
My guess is that the valuation would come in lower than today's standards ...
No, we're talking ebay value, not actual cash value.
I wonder how they would do that. Maybe they can make a new format and no longer use the CD. Of course, then we will complain that it doesn't work in our computer.
And that is what we call hypocrisy. We say the corp should handle it. They do, and we complain about it interfereing with our "fair use." If a corporation wants to sell you something that is not compatible with something, that is their right. We don't complain about our PlayStation games not running on our old ColecoVision, do we?
I imagine it would go as follows:
1. Drive a Honda
2. Observe flashing light on dashboard
3. ???
4. CRASH!!!!
These factors are unreliable and inconsistent.
Thanks for the tip!
DUMBASS CRASHES CAR
Keeps watch on during recharging; can't turn left.
Easy solution: move to NJ. Many people are amazed at how many intersections in the Great Garden State forbid left turns.
If no round shiny discs bear the CD trademark, how do I tell the protected and the playable discs apart?
This reminds me of DVDs from Disney. They have the "DisneyDVD" logo on it and no one even doubts it's compatability.
On that note, I don't (and hopefully never will) own a straight DVD player. I play them right on my computer. If that ever fails, then I will swear and rage and return it to the store. Luckily that has not happened yet.
Now if I could stop those movies from trying to install software everytime I put it in the drive...
"...what if that in turn causes a third party to claim that THEY need a rebuttal printed too? Where does it end??"
Defend with a shield, not with a sword. If your rebuttal is such that it offends someone, then you would be introducing a new subject and not presenting opposing evidence. Therefore, a flame is not a rebuttal.
Now they're going to install democracy and ensure everyone an education, a job, and good healthcare, just like here at home
I'm still waiting for that one. In this country you can get a high school diploma if you fail the basic skills test (it would cost too much to keep you in school until you passed), and minimum wage can't get you a 1-bedroom apartment most places (and still afford the basic necessities for our standard of living), and if you don't have money and your tooth hurts they yank it out rather than fix it. Yeah, I hope the next liberation is here in the USA.