Not sure about the math, but last I checked, Windows cost a lot more than $45.00. Then again, if it only cost $45... as in I could go to the computer store and buy it for $45.00... then perhaps it would be worth it. Then I could take the money I normally have to spend on Windows and use it to buy VMWare instead (vs finding keys for it on astalavista.com) and then I could still have my Linux system with my Windows via VMware config all for a more *reasonable* price.
This post is a sarcastic attempt at irony and humor and not meant to be an admission of guilt for software piracy that would lead to the BSA knocking on my door.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Its nice to have a modem as a backup. I have DSL at home, wireless internet through my cellular provider, and built-in wifi. But on occasion, dial-up is my only choice. Thankfully, SBC DSL also let's you use dial-up for free (so you can check email when you're not at home on your DSL).
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Actually, I wasn't exagerrating for once. Rather, I didn't quote enough time. I was referring to my Radi Shack (Tandy) TRS-80 complete with every accessory ever made, all games and software, and a tape drive for disk storage. Many of the components were never used, others I have more than 1 of. Total Ebay value based on others' listings is $8000 to $10,000.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Well, with this configuration the power receptacles would take up more room than the cluster nodes. So imagine 1,000,000 of these in a box the size of a filing cabinet? And along these lines, can you unplug it and store it with your other files?
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Darl would be stupid to step down now. SCO is still cash flow positive thanks to M$. Then again, Enron was cash flow positive until that one fateful day when it all came crashing down...
I for one hope that counter-suits after the fact can be directed at Darl himself, and not just SCO. Considering he'll never get a job again, at least a few class action suits, plus a few from AutoZone, Daimler Chrysler, and IBM for libel could dip into Darl's retirement monies.
The problem with sueing companies with lots of money is that can afford to counter-sue.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
And its also why companies like mine choose white box solutions for the most part. However, its worth pointing out that it isn't just about the open source community. Its about choice. If I buy a server that runs Windows today, I want to know that it will run Linux if I choose to migrate a year later. I don't want to have to replace it simply because of a lack of driver support. When companies like Dell, IBM, etc start supporting Linux the result is hardware that is mutlti-OS. In Linux happy notebooks, for example, the OEMs don't choose to include WinModems. In the case of Centrino, they sell you a Centrino system, then replace the Centrino wifi with a Linux supported one. The result is that you no longer have to fear that your platform will only support a single (M$) operating system. And as a result, the customer gets more choice. Yes, we want source code. And yes, we want GPL compliance. But ask any Linux on Centrino user right now if they'd rather have a binary-only wifi driver or to use the NDISwrapper or other hacks and they'll say they want the binary driver.
At least to me, open source is about choice. Its about choosing my OS. This is why I avoid Sun. At least with Wintel, I can run Linux, Netware, or Windows. But to run Solaris, I have to pay for SPARC or use the slower x86 version that they don't support as well and that one year they give away for free and the next year they say its being discontinued. I use open source because I can choose the best tool for the job. I just migrated a customer from an IMAP/SquirrelMail solution to MS Exchange. Why? Because all their users were Outlook power users and Exchange was the best tool for the job. But at least I know the server I spec'd will also run Linux so if they get tired of patches, viruses, etc., I can migrate them back... perhaps to Suse's OpenExchange server. Companies like Dell and IBM supporting Linux is like software coders compiling for different platforms. I user OpenOffice and Mozilla on all my Windows and Linux systems. Why? Because they're virtually identical on all platforms. I can switch OSs, but keep my profiles and files in sync.
I won't argue that the open source community bitches a lot. I think you have a valid point i this regard. But the reality is that if you took M$'s "we proudly use and recommend Windows" discounts out of the equation, companies like Dell (companies that are focused on the almightly dollar) would be more likely to support Linux. Heck, Dell would be better off just saying "we've tested our h/w offering for xxx line on RedHat x.x, Suse x.x, Debian x.x, etc. We don't provide technical support for Linux distributions, but our h/w will play well with Linux". The reality is that most of us that would look for a Linux happy system from Dell already know how to install it and use it. And for those that don't, there's Wal-Mart $200 PC's with Lindows.
I can only hope that Mr. Rollins has the balls to step up and start supporting Linux. Dell has always been so wishy-washy about it... especially since they are known to get the largest discounts from M$. Perhaps a new CEO will mean new life for a new millenium and we'll actually get better Linux support across more of their product line.
BTW: anyone notice that Dell's latest snail mail ad catalog was offering RedHat? So was Gateway's.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
I hope they either fix them or go back to the paper system before the next presidential election comes up. I'd hate to see another Florida-type voting crisis get blamed on technology...
So sad that so many people out there need to get a life. Yeah, those of us with pets love them a lot, but this is a bit extreme... though knowing our twisted society, it'll probably make for the best IPO in history in a few months...
Is there a separate section for same sex dogs?
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Looking beyond the fact that they flushed $1000.00, but they were stupid enough to publish their results on the web. So much for the listing on urbanlegends.com. Unfortunately, what they may have failed to realize is that the Federal Reserve Note is not technically theirs. Yes, the value of it is. And in the old days, they could've traded it for an equal amount of gold or silver. But all paper currency in the U.S. is technically the property of the U.S. government. This is why it is illegal to deface paper currency. And these guys were bright enough to do so *and* publish the results. One must wonder if they're going to be fined.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Oh, and I forgot to mention, when the MyDoom virus came out, I refused to update the anti-virus software of the more than 500 systems I am responsible for. On some, I even disabled the anti-virus software all together. Why? Because I didn't want to stop them from DDoS'ing SCO.com.
Again, I am guilty. I use Linux. I use Open Source. Please sue me.
Andrew Davis
Linux User and Linux Installer
2442A Sacada Circle
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-632-0770
andrew@nccomp.com
To whom it may concern:
I am guilty as charged. In fact, I deserve to be sued more than any other Linux user. I have installed over 1,000 Linux systems in the last 5 years. I run and manage over 200 at this present time. I routine tell people to use Linux and Open Source software because its free. Recently, I've been advising people to tell SCO to "go f... themselves". I am guilty as charged. Please sue me!
since we all know that once this is in place, all new versions of media players will support only this new type of MP3 and will likely not play our older ones. Maybe Johann (of DeCCS fame) will write a workaround...
Hmmm... ironic that companies like Novell that were on the brink of being nothing adopted Linux as their new strategy to get cash flow positive. And Sun, who many thought were on the way out, are being forced to swallow Linux more and more. Its no secret that Corel jumped into Linux quite some time ago, but perhaps the market is a bit better for them now. Many companies are still shy of StarOffice simply because Sun has been so Linux wishy-washy the last few years. And while OpenOffice is good, it has neither the history of Corel Office, nor the compatibility (at least looking back... Corel Office was much more compatible with Office 2000 than OpenOffice ever was). Perhaps the time is right for Corel Office to once again be what Word Perfect was before MS came to town. And with a cross-platform base, perhaps they can topple some of the MS dominance. Now if only someone (Corel, OO, Sun, etc) would put together something like Ximian's Evolution, but have it co-exist with an office suite, maybe we'd have a good, robust, cross-platform office suite worth switching too.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Redundant? How can I get mod'd for redundancy on the first post? Everyone else would be redundant. This moderation sh*t is as f'd up as the idea of this fuel-less airplane...
Um... for the un-informed, basejumping is skydiving at short range. But, yes, it requires fuel in some form as well... either fuel to walk up to the cliff or bridge... or fuel to drive up there. Most any effort requires fuel of some sort.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Check out our business - www.genvault.com. We aren't going anywhere. We're the future of DNA storage. We have medical and biotech companies beating down our doors. GenVault
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Search google for bankruptcy auctions. I'm sure you can find what you're looking for. I work for a biotech that saved 75% of our initial budget by acquiring medical laboratory supplies from six other biotechs that went bankrupt in recent months. We did such a good job, our VC company gave us more than we asked for to buy the rest of what we needed.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
I didn't say I accepted homosexual marriage. I'be happy to ridicule homosexuals as much as Mormons. Though personally, I think it would be easier to be homosexual and married than heterosexual and have more than one wife. At least the homosexual only has one partner to come home to each night. I pity the man that has to come home to more than one wife bitching at him each night.
I'm not a homophobe. I'm not scared of homosexuals or of finding I have a homosexual nature. I'm simply disgusted by what they do.
I'm not prejudiced. I'm an equal opportunity racist.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
When I want to launch my RC glider, I tie a 15 foot rubber band to a stake in the grand and pull it back about 50 feet, then let go. It gets *launched* by the rubber band retraction. So how will this fuelless baby get into the air?
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Since it was members of the popular boy bands (not so)N'Sync and the Backstreet boys that were so anxious to drop millions and sign up to catch a flight to the moon, perhaps we could let them beta test this little fuelless beast for free. If it crashes, the world will be a better place.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
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Not sure about the math, but last I checked, Windows cost a lot more than $45.00. Then again, if it only cost $45... as in I could go to the computer store and buy it for $45.00... then perhaps it would be worth it. Then I could take the money I normally have to spend on Windows and use it to buy VMWare instead (vs finding keys for it on astalavista.com) and then I could still have my Linux system with my Windows via VMware config all for a more *reasonable* price.
This post is a sarcastic attempt at irony and humor and not meant to be an admission of guilt for software piracy that would lead to the BSA knocking on my door.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Not the one I have... in working condition and with new-in-box accessories and software.
Its nice to have a modem as a backup. I have DSL at home, wireless internet through my cellular provider, and built-in wifi. But on occasion, dial-up is my only choice. Thankfully, SBC DSL also let's you use dial-up for free (so you can check email when you're not at home on your DSL).
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Actually, I wasn't exagerrating for once. Rather, I didn't quote enough time. I was referring to my Radi Shack (Tandy) TRS-80 complete with every accessory ever made, all games and software, and a tape drive for disk storage. Many of the components were never used, others I have more than 1 of. Total Ebay value based on others' listings is $8000 to $10,000.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Well, with this configuration the power receptacles would take up more room than the cluster nodes. So imagine 1,000,000 of these in a box the size of a filing cabinet? And along these lines, can you unplug it and store it with your other files?
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
So what's the payout for collecting pounds of these and returning them to my local recycling center?
The difference between disposable and classic is age. My three year old PC is disposable. My 15 year old PC is a classic and goes for $9,000 on Ebay.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Darl would be stupid to step down now. SCO is still cash flow positive thanks to M$. Then again, Enron was cash flow positive until that one fateful day when it all came crashing down...
I for one hope that counter-suits after the fact can be directed at Darl himself, and not just SCO. Considering he'll never get a job again, at least a few class action suits, plus a few from AutoZone, Daimler Chrysler, and IBM for libel could dip into Darl's retirement monies.
The problem with sueing companies with lots of money is that can afford to counter-sue.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
And its also why companies like mine choose white box solutions for the most part. However, its worth pointing out that it isn't just about the open source community. Its about choice. If I buy a server that runs Windows today, I want to know that it will run Linux if I choose to migrate a year later. I don't want to have to replace it simply because of a lack of driver support. When companies like Dell, IBM, etc start supporting Linux the result is hardware that is mutlti-OS. In Linux happy notebooks, for example, the OEMs don't choose to include WinModems. In the case of Centrino, they sell you a Centrino system, then replace the Centrino wifi with a Linux supported one. The result is that you no longer have to fear that your platform will only support a single (M$) operating system. And as a result, the customer gets more choice. Yes, we want source code. And yes, we want GPL compliance. But ask any Linux on Centrino user right now if they'd rather have a binary-only wifi driver or to use the NDISwrapper or other hacks and they'll say they want the binary driver.
At least to me, open source is about choice. Its about choosing my OS. This is why I avoid Sun. At least with Wintel, I can run Linux, Netware, or Windows. But to run Solaris, I have to pay for SPARC or use the slower x86 version that they don't support as well and that one year they give away for free and the next year they say its being discontinued. I use open source because I can choose the best tool for the job. I just migrated a customer from an IMAP/SquirrelMail solution to MS Exchange. Why? Because all their users were Outlook power users and Exchange was the best tool for the job. But at least I know the server I spec'd will also run Linux so if they get tired of patches, viruses, etc., I can migrate them back... perhaps to Suse's OpenExchange server. Companies like Dell and IBM supporting Linux is like software coders compiling for different platforms. I user OpenOffice and Mozilla on all my Windows and Linux systems. Why? Because they're virtually identical on all platforms. I can switch OSs, but keep my profiles and files in sync.
I won't argue that the open source community bitches a lot. I think you have a valid point i this regard. But the reality is that if you took M$'s "we proudly use and recommend Windows" discounts out of the equation, companies like Dell (companies that are focused on the almightly dollar) would be more likely to support Linux. Heck, Dell would be better off just saying "we've tested our h/w offering for xxx line on RedHat x.x, Suse x.x, Debian x.x, etc. We don't provide technical support for Linux distributions, but our h/w will play well with Linux". The reality is that most of us that would look for a Linux happy system from Dell already know how to install it and use it. And for those that don't, there's Wal-Mart $200 PC's with Lindows.
When I first glanced at this... I coulda sworn it said "Cowboy Neil Steps Down as CEO of Bell Labs".
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Wasn't it the song "The Call" from the Backstreet Boys that started this trend? Windows Media Player sample Real Player sample
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
I can only hope that Mr. Rollins has the balls to step up and start supporting Linux. Dell has always been so wishy-washy about it... especially since they are known to get the largest discounts from M$. Perhaps a new CEO will mean new life for a new millenium and we'll actually get better Linux support across more of their product line.
BTW: anyone notice that Dell's latest snail mail ad catalog was offering RedHat? So was Gateway's.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
I hope they either fix them or go back to the paper system before the next presidential election comes up. I'd hate to see another Florida-type voting crisis get blamed on technology...
So sad that so many people out there need to get a life. Yeah, those of us with pets love them a lot, but this is a bit extreme... though knowing our twisted society, it'll probably make for the best IPO in history in a few months...
Is there a separate section for same sex dogs?
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Looking beyond the fact that they flushed $1000.00, but they were stupid enough to publish their results on the web. So much for the listing on urbanlegends.com. Unfortunately, what they may have failed to realize is that the Federal Reserve Note is not technically theirs. Yes, the value of it is. And in the old days, they could've traded it for an equal amount of gold or silver. But all paper currency in the U.S. is technically the property of the U.S. government. This is why it is illegal to deface paper currency. And these guys were bright enough to do so *and* publish the results. One must wonder if they're going to be fined.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Oh, and I forgot to mention, when the MyDoom virus came out, I refused to update the anti-virus software of the more than 500 systems I am responsible for. On some, I even disabled the anti-virus software all together. Why? Because I didn't want to stop them from DDoS'ing SCO.com.
Again, I am guilty. I use Linux. I use Open Source. Please sue me.
Andrew Davis Linux User and Linux Installer 2442A Sacada Circle Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-632-0770 andrew@nccomp.com
To whom it may concern:
I am guilty as charged. In fact, I deserve to be sued more than any other Linux user. I have installed over 1,000 Linux systems in the last 5 years. I run and manage over 200 at this present time. I routine tell people to use Linux and Open Source software because its free. Recently, I've been advising people to tell SCO to "go f... themselves". I am guilty as charged. Please sue me!
since we all know that once this is in place, all new versions of media players will support only this new type of MP3 and will likely not play our older ones. Maybe Johann (of DeCCS fame) will write a workaround...
Hmmm... ironic that companies like Novell that were on the brink of being nothing adopted Linux as their new strategy to get cash flow positive. And Sun, who many thought were on the way out, are being forced to swallow Linux more and more. Its no secret that Corel jumped into Linux quite some time ago, but perhaps the market is a bit better for them now. Many companies are still shy of StarOffice simply because Sun has been so Linux wishy-washy the last few years. And while OpenOffice is good, it has neither the history of Corel Office, nor the compatibility (at least looking back... Corel Office was much more compatible with Office 2000 than OpenOffice ever was). Perhaps the time is right for Corel Office to once again be what Word Perfect was before MS came to town. And with a cross-platform base, perhaps they can topple some of the MS dominance.
Now if only someone (Corel, OO, Sun, etc) would put together something like Ximian's Evolution, but have it co-exist with an office suite, maybe we'd have a good, robust, cross-platform office suite worth switching too.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Redundant? How can I get mod'd for redundancy on the first post? Everyone else would be redundant. This moderation sh*t is as f'd up as the idea of this fuel-less airplane...
Um... for the un-informed, basejumping is skydiving at short range. But, yes, it requires fuel in some form as well... either fuel to walk up to the cliff or bridge... or fuel to drive up there. Most any effort requires fuel of some sort.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Check out our business - www.genvault.com. We aren't going anywhere. We're the future of DNA storage. We have medical and biotech companies beating down our doors. GenVault
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Search google for bankruptcy auctions. I'm sure you can find what you're looking for. I work for a biotech that saved 75% of our initial budget by acquiring medical laboratory supplies from six other biotechs that went bankrupt in recent months. We did such a good job, our VC company gave us more than we asked for to buy the rest of what we needed.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
I didn't say I accepted homosexual marriage. I'be happy to ridicule homosexuals as much as Mormons. Though personally, I think it would be easier to be homosexual and married than heterosexual and have more than one wife. At least the homosexual only has one partner to come home to each night. I pity the man that has to come home to more than one wife bitching at him each night.
I'm not a homophobe. I'm not scared of homosexuals or of finding I have a homosexual nature. I'm simply disgusted by what they do.
I'm not prejudiced. I'm an equal opportunity racist.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
When I want to launch my RC glider, I tie a 15 foot rubber band to a stake in the grand and pull it back about 50 feet, then let go. It gets *launched* by the rubber band retraction. So how will this fuelless baby get into the air?
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers
Since it was members of the popular boy bands (not so)N'Sync and the Backstreet boys that were so anxious to drop millions and sign up to catch a flight to the moon, perhaps we could let them beta test this little fuelless beast for free. If it crashes, the world will be a better place.
The only thing necessary for Micro$oft to triumph is for a few good programmers to do nothing". North County Computers