You're not getting it. Human life would continue, but you, Pig Hogger, would not be in this world if it were not for the development of the marketplace. Explain how it could be otherwise. In what world other than this one could Pig Hogger come into existence? Or perhaps you believe you are merely the physical embodiment of some sort of Platonic Pig Hogger Ideal? Does your immortal soul predate it's own conception?
You can deny the material world all you want, but that won't make it go away. And you can throw labels at me, but that doesn't give you an argument.
Or have they become the next Hollywood by putting out expensive crap?
That's a pretty good metaphor. It's like they have to have a major blockbuster, so they're going way over budget and deep into overtime, and they're overly relying on the special effects.
What's ironic is that they're being pressured to come out with this blockbuster by the successes of the OS equivalents of a genius low budget indy production (Linux) and a highbrow art film (OS X). =)
The other thing about these models, especially the Clever, is that they seem pretty gutless. Having at least a little power is a safety feature on roads dominated by SUV behemoths. And I imagine lane splitting is not feasible.
Your bike has much lower emissions than mine. =)
What I'd really like to see are more diesel bikes. If I could run a Honda Shadow A.C.E. on home brew biodiesel, I'd be greener than Martian snot.
What's the deal with fuel cells? How are they any more efficient and environmentally friendly? Just as with battery power, you're just pushing the energy generation upstream.
From an extreme environmentalist's point of view the only solution would be to dump cars and other vehicles altogether, but that's probably not what you're looking for.
That's nonsense! Everyone knows that you can build a practical and efficient bicycle out of sunflower stems!
Sure, it might count against the efficiency of the vehicle, but are you arguing about the cost of the lost charge if you let your vehicle sit for a week? What is your point exactly?
What is natural gas oil? Is that for when your natural gas is squeaky?
(Not to take away from your main point, though, which is that natural gas is indeed a fossil fuel, and non (or not easily) renewable.)
BTW, the second vehicle in the summary, the Clever, runs on pressurized natural gas. Top speed of 60 mph and 0-40 mph in seven seconds. Pretty lousy performance in my opinion. I'll stick with my 250cc motorcycle, which tops out around 75 mph, and gets over 50 mph. I don't know what the acceleration is, although I do wish it was better when getting on the freeway.
Also, I don't think you can split lanes very easily with the Clever.
Well, the method to the madness (or lameness, if you prefer), is that by promising the moon and the stars to customers, MS keeps them from investigating solutions being offered by competitors, because MS is going to come out with the same thing, only better, Real Soon Now. Thus MS continues to baffle customers with bullshit.
I think Cringley fudges on his predictions after the fact to claim victory, but I have to agree, he is at least interesting a fair percentage of the time.
Dvorak, tho' . . . he's been nothing more than a professional troll for more years than I can remember.
The transition from OS 9 to OS X was pretty major; I think Vista was supposed to be on that order of magnitude. Because it was such a major change, Apple not only provided for OS 9 emulation in OS X (The "Classic" environment), but also sold machines that could dual boot into either OS 9 or OS X for quite a few years (AFAIR, the 1.2 Ghz G4 desktops were the last with this capability). [Yes, I remembered correctly!].
Each major revision of Mac OS X has seen big changes, not just in addition and improvement of user features, but under-the-hood changes that have sped up operations (even seeing speed ups on older hardware!) and added major functionality for developers.
Additionally, Apple gives away OS X for free (one license with each purchase of a qualifying Macintosh =)). Sure, they'd like owners of older Mac hardware to upgrade to the latest version of OS X, but it wouldn't break their business if no one did this. Conversely, they do support older hardware. You can install the latest version of OS X (Tiger) on seven year old hardware (BW Powermac), and Apple still supports it.*
I'm not totally clear on MS's Vista strategy and how they might successfully emulate Apple's OS X strategy. From what I hear about them planning on releasing 5+ Vista products, and then folding in various Vista technologies in future releases, I'm not sure that they really can. I'm even less clear on how this all fits with their Windows Live and.net strategies (other than that they want to lock in the customer and dominate the world).
*If your hardware is not officially supported, you might still be able to run a version of OS X using Ex Post Facto.
If there wasn't such a thing as an economy, i.e., a market where money is exchanged for goods and services,
you would not even exist!
You'd never have been born! Your parents would never have been born. Etc.
You're assuming that because you think that something isn't important, or that it shouldn't be important, that it really isn't. This is a sign of an immature mind; it borders on the concept that the world goes away or doesn't exist temporarily when you shut your eyes.
This exactly what I loved about Kong. The violence was over the top. The action was over the top. Just when I would be giggling at the silliness or absurdity, the movie would go one better. I think it had one of. . . no, thee best movie death I've ever seen.
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You're not getting it. Human life would continue, but you, Pig Hogger, would not be in this world if it were not for the development of the marketplace. Explain how it could be otherwise. In what world other than this one could Pig Hogger come into existence? Or perhaps you believe you are merely the physical embodiment of some sort of Platonic Pig Hogger Ideal? Does your immortal soul predate it's own conception?
You can deny the material world all you want, but that won't make it go away. And you can throw labels at me, but that doesn't give you an argument.
Or have they become the next Hollywood by putting out expensive crap?
That's a pretty good metaphor. It's like they have to have a major blockbuster, so they're going way over budget and deep into overtime, and they're overly relying on the special effects.
What's ironic is that they're being pressured to come out with this blockbuster by the successes of the OS equivalents of a genius low budget indy production (Linux) and a highbrow art film (OS X). =)
Copy that.
The other thing about these models, especially the Clever, is that they seem pretty gutless. Having at least a little power is a safety feature on roads dominated by SUV behemoths. And I imagine lane splitting is not feasible.
Your bike has much lower emissions than mine. =)
What I'd really like to see are more diesel bikes. If I could run a Honda Shadow A.C.E. on home brew biodiesel, I'd be greener than Martian snot.
What sort of gas mileage does it get?
It's pretty cool, but I'd rather have a bike, personally.
What's the deal with fuel cells? How are they any more efficient and environmentally friendly? Just as with battery power, you're just pushing the energy generation upstream.
From an extreme environmentalist's point of view the only solution would be to dump cars and other vehicles altogether, but that's probably not what you're looking for.
That's nonsense! Everyone knows that you can build a practical and efficient bicycle out of sunflower stems!
Maybe you could point out where I can get a Carver that runs on natural gas?
Right you are (and I'm not even a trekkie, er, trekker). Lithium Crystals is an instant drink mix for people with bipolar disorder.
Sure, it might count against the efficiency of the vehicle, but are you arguing about the cost of the lost charge if you let your vehicle sit for a week? What is your point exactly?
It's two different cars.
The second car, the Clever, runs on pressurized natural gas. Therefore, low emissions.
What is natural gas oil? Is that for when your natural gas is squeaky?
(Not to take away from your main point, though, which is that natural gas is indeed a fossil fuel, and non (or not easily) renewable.)
BTW, the second vehicle in the summary, the Clever, runs on pressurized natural gas. Top speed of 60 mph and 0-40 mph in seven seconds. Pretty lousy performance in my opinion. I'll stick with my 250cc motorcycle, which tops out around 75 mph, and gets over 50 mph. I don't know what the acceleration is, although I do wish it was better when getting on the freeway.
Also, I don't think you can split lanes very easily with the Clever.
OK, so use a podcast instead. Better yet, a video podcast. You could make up a skit, and act out your idea.
Holy shit! I better patent this idea!
So, should we repurpose the phrase "Microsoft Bob" to refer to fellating one's boss to further one's career?
Example: What is Melinda Gates most famous for? Doing the Microsoft Bob!
Step off, you troll. Spotlight indexes on the fly while I'm masturbating .
=)
I haven't seen that yet! OK, OK, maybe this weekend, assuming it's out on DVD.
Well, the method to the madness (or lameness, if you prefer), is that by promising the moon and the stars to customers, MS keeps them from investigating solutions being offered by competitors, because MS is going to come out with the same thing, only better, Real Soon Now. Thus MS continues to baffle customers with bullshit.
I think Cringley fudges on his predictions after the fact to claim victory, but I have to agree, he is at least interesting a fair percentage of the time.
Dvorak, tho' . . . he's been nothing more than a professional troll for more years than I can remember.
You'll also notice that they never work on live wires while sitting or kneeling on the floor (absent some form of insulation on their knees or ass).
Straw bale construction is getting more popular.
About the comparison to OS X:
.net strategies (other than that they want to lock in the customer and dominate the world).
The transition from OS 9 to OS X was pretty major; I think Vista was supposed to be on that order of magnitude. Because it was such a major change, Apple not only provided for OS 9 emulation in OS X (The "Classic" environment), but also sold machines that could dual boot into either OS 9 or OS X for quite a few years (AFAIR, the 1.2 Ghz G4 desktops were the last with this capability). [Yes, I remembered correctly!].
Each major revision of Mac OS X has seen big changes, not just in addition and improvement of user features, but under-the-hood changes that have sped up operations (even seeing speed ups on older hardware!) and added major functionality for developers.
Additionally, Apple gives away OS X for free (one license with each purchase of a qualifying Macintosh =)). Sure, they'd like owners of older Mac hardware to upgrade to the latest version of OS X, but it wouldn't break their business if no one did this. Conversely, they do support older hardware. You can install the latest version of OS X (Tiger) on seven year old hardware (BW Powermac), and Apple still supports it.*
I'm not totally clear on MS's Vista strategy and how they might successfully emulate Apple's OS X strategy. From what I hear about them planning on releasing 5+ Vista products, and then folding in various Vista technologies in future releases, I'm not sure that they really can. I'm even less clear on how this all fits with their Windows Live and
*If your hardware is not officially supported, you might still be able to run a version of OS X using Ex Post Facto.
Exactly! I haven't read a Dvorak article in a coon's age. Why give him the page hits? It only encourages him.
If he ever writes another worthwhile symphony, maybe I'll check it out. Until then, I won't bother.
If there wasn't such a thing as an economy, i.e., a market where money is exchanged for goods and services,
you would not even exist!
You'd never have been born! Your parents would never have been born. Etc.
You're assuming that because you think that something isn't important, or that it shouldn't be important, that it really isn't. This is a sign of an immature mind; it borders on the concept that the world goes away or doesn't exist temporarily when you shut your eyes.
This exactly what I loved about Kong. The violence was over the top. The action was over the top. Just when I would be giggling at the silliness or absurdity, the movie would go one better. I think it had one of. . . no, thee best movie death I've ever seen.
Love your shorts.
What does that spell?
OEAPDT!
What does that spell?
OEAPDT!!
I can't hear you!!
OEAPDT!!!