You are the asshat. Like/. is really going to publish a blurb about any individual user's efforts to contact their public officials. Maybe you simply have no idea what other people are doing and you should just retract your bullshit remarks.
Encouraging people is fine. Acting like a holy roller and trying to shame people into seeing your argument is idiotic at best and threatens to have the opposite effect of your desired outcome at worst.
It sucks because *people can reach me* whatever _they_ want to reach me.
Email is convenient and non-intrusive. I'll respond to anybody but only a few can get me right away.
That's how I like it.
I'm against email authentication. I don't have a spam problem. People have to learn to manage addresses like they learn to drive. If you don't learn, you will crash. Your fault.
Method one works fine with several hundred years notice. In this case, we have several hundred years. I'm all for painting. The question is: do we have the capability to launch the required volume of paint?
No disagreement there. What happens after they secure an astronaut position? NASA turns them into bureaucrats. The process of becoming an astronaut is orders of magnitude more exciting than being one.
>You don't see Foale or Benjamin Harris saying "Fuck it all. Today is a good day to die."
Maybe because its a dumb thing to say except when you are showing-off?
I say it every day. It has nothing to do with "showing off." In has to do with attitude. Fear tends to find it's way into everything in the U.S. We have a culture of fear. We buy stuff to fight fear and we declare War on whatever we fear when we can't just throw money at it so it goes away.
Accepting death is the only way to make sure you live without regret.
As this article points out (http://www.vnunet.com/news/1155836) antivirus software in Linux is pretty rare. But it does exist, if for no other reason than to detect Windows viruses on Linux file servers. Also, as linux gets more popular, I think it's only a matter of time before we see a linux virus that targets one of the major distros.
Does it really matter if someone targets one of the major distros? In terms of Linux, it's a major pain to write a virus because there is NO SOFTWARE MONOCULTURE IN LINUX.
Repeat that as many times as necessary.
Without monoculture, viruses have very little impact.
People must die to succeed. Americans don't have a tolerance for death to match the amount of people they end up killing. The score in Mogadishu was 4000 dead Somalis to 12 dead U.S. soldiers. The media called that a defeat and the military wasn't sophisticated enough to set it straight. I think the Chinese will _completely_ change the rules of space exploration and make failure/death a necessary part of progress in space. It's no coincidence in my opinion that Americans have no real heroes because nobody lays their life on the line for big ideas. You don't see Foale or Benjamin Harris saying "Fuck it all. Today is a good day to die." That's the kind of attitude _a_ space program needs. Athletes make poor heroes. This space exploration problem runs deep.
It was a bit annoying to discover that after $299, I couldn't use more than one machine. Those are the breaks, I know. That doesn't change the fact that probably just about everyone doesn't take Microsoft's personal licensing position seriously at the point of sale. I honestly thought I'd get a couple installs out of it. I was wrong.
Of your listed options, Option A won't happen because, while I screwed up, I also feel deceived by Microsoft. Because of that, Option B is in progress as I write this to you. Options C can't happen because I have work to do.
And, yes, despite all those options available beforehand, I still hate lying but you do what you have to do in the moment. Microsoft obviously wasn't bothered by the fact that I paid $299 and couldn't put it on another machine that I own in my house.
I hope you aren't on the high horse that the AC was because most people around here believe in a different vision of software ownership than Microsoft's vision. It's a lesson learned. Simple as that. No need to be rude, brother.
I had an almost identical experience. On the first call, I got ticked off because I let my actual opinions guide my words. Typically, this is called "the truth" or "being honest." My brother just checks email and goes on the Internet occasionally. I saw NO REASON why I should spend money on an additional license for somebody that never uses their computer.
I called back and made sure my words were coated with honey. I was able to activate the operating system using that route. Basically, their stupid licensing games made me a liar and I HATE lying.
Now that I have a better understanding of my brother's computer habits(typical surfing, email, word processing), Microsoft won't get another lie from me. If I'm administering his system and Microsoft decides that his copy isn't legitimate, Linux will be the next operating system on the machine.
We aren't the only people that have figured out how to con Microsoft out of a serial. It makes me think of stories I've heard about Cuba. They let you get away with this and that like they don't know what's going on. Then one day, you try to get an employment or social position and somebody doesn't like you, they laundry list every offense against the state that you've ever committed.
Activation creates a nation of liars. Even if you are legitimate, you'll have to lie eventually to serve your household. Nice long-term thinking by Microsoft. Kudos to the mofo that came up with the scheme.
That's not the whole story. Theoretically--and at one time enthusiastically touted by Microsoft--you should be able to send all your documents into XML and open them anywhere without losing any formatting. Microsoft doesn't support anything open (sources or standards) when it interferes with their bottom line. That should be motivation enough to begin the breakup with Microsoft. It won't happen overnight but it will happen if you want it to.
I don't mind Windows XP. My problems with Microsoft surround their garbage tie-in designed to limit choices, stifle innovation and suck the life out of anyone that they remotely identify as a competitor.
Screw Office. Everyone uses office for one reason: The Microsoft marketing department.
Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access--especially Access--are not valid reasons for parting with your money.
Microsoft represents everything wrong about the world consumers have to deal with. Since there's no profit in a _solved_ problem and a _stable_ solution, everything in this country is built to break.
I hit that point long ago. I can't switch because of voice dictation necessities. I heard that ViaVoice for Linux is actually a Java application which means it should run on a operating system. Blah... now, I focus on moving as much to open source as possible. Firefox is a no-brainer starting point. Converting Word to OpenOffice and Access databases to mySQL are more complicated issues but can certainly migrate 100% within a couple months. Shaking off any anti-Java propaganda is a big step forward because Java, ultimately, will allow you to migrate to any operating system you want.
Lighten up, dude. It doesn't matter that "silicon" is a buzzword. The people putting up the money need these annoying buzzwords to understand what they are financing. Considering how much voice dictation sucks (I use it for 99% of my input), it's in dire need of improvement and any buzzword that leads to some scientist getting the money he/she needs to improve it is ok with me.
That's fine. I don't want to see hazardous materials on the road any longer than they have to be. However, I think we can drastically reduce the rail network without compromising the ability to do super hauling. Not every town needs an industrial railroad stop. I'm seeing _empty_ trains and when I see _empty_ trains, I suspect some legislator is bringing home some high cholesterol pork.
We should be piling up the railroad tracks for recycling. Have you been trapped at an old school railroad crossing lately? There's nothing on the f'n boxes. Just empty box after empty box for a couple miles. Railroad must die.
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You are the asshat. Like /. is really going to publish a blurb about any individual user's efforts to contact their public officials. Maybe you simply have no idea what other people are doing and you should just retract your bullshit remarks.
Encouraging people is fine. Acting like a holy roller and trying to shame people into seeing your argument is idiotic at best and threatens to have the opposite effect of your desired outcome at worst.
IM is teh sux.
It sucks because *people can reach me* whatever _they_ want to reach me.
Email is convenient and non-intrusive. I'll respond to anybody but only a few can get me right away.
That's how I like it.
I'm against email authentication. I don't have a spam problem. People have to learn to manage addresses like they learn to drive. If you don't learn, you will crash. Your fault.
They're smarter this time. They don't do obvious stuff like checking skin color. Now they just send hurricanes to disenfranchise everybody.
Agent Bush: How can you vote... when you have no power? DEC
Method one works fine with several hundred years notice. In this case, we have several hundred years. I'm all for painting. The question is: do we have the capability to launch the required volume of paint?
The phrase "that you speak of.", is indeed poor grammar but, with your relatively low UID, you should know that it's an honored /. meme.
Don't forget the best features of American media such as:
--Fabricated stories.
--Fabricated quotes.
--Fabricated people.
--Poor grammar.
--Inexcusable spelling errors.
Since I haven't gotten past these problems, it's hard to take a position on this "death & scandal" subject matter that you speak of.
I'm shocked to see so many /.ers using a corporate promotional tool (hotmail, gmail, yohaa, etc.)
All my domains have their own web clients. It's not difficult at all. It's not expensive either.
Hotmail is a Roman bath and performs as efficiently as one.
No disagreement there. What happens after they secure an astronaut position? NASA turns them into bureaucrats. The process of becoming an astronaut is orders of magnitude more exciting than being one.
>You don't see Foale or Benjamin Harris saying "Fuck it all. Today is a good day to die."
Maybe because its a dumb thing to say except when you are showing-off?
I say it every day. It has nothing to do with "showing off." In has to do with attitude. Fear tends to find it's way into everything in the U.S. We have a culture of fear. We buy stuff to fight fear and we declare War on whatever we fear when we can't just throw money at it so it goes away.
Accepting death is the only way to make sure you live without regret.
Does it really matter if someone targets one of the major distros? In terms of Linux, it's a major pain to write a virus because there is NO SOFTWARE MONOCULTURE IN LINUX.
Repeat that as many times as necessary.
Without monoculture, viruses have very little impact.
People must die to succeed. Americans don't have a tolerance for death to match the amount of people they end up killing. The score in Mogadishu was 4000 dead Somalis to 12 dead U.S. soldiers. The media called that a defeat and the military wasn't sophisticated enough to set it straight. I think the Chinese will _completely_ change the rules of space exploration and make failure/death a necessary part of progress in space. It's no coincidence in my opinion that Americans have no real heroes because nobody lays their life on the line for big ideas. You don't see Foale or Benjamin Harris saying "Fuck it all. Today is a good day to die." That's the kind of attitude _a_ space program needs. Athletes make poor heroes. This space exploration problem runs deep.
As long as it isn't the "Gooser", I'll be able to rest easy.
It was a bit annoying to discover that after $299, I couldn't use more than one machine. Those are the breaks, I know. That doesn't change the fact that probably just about everyone doesn't take Microsoft's personal licensing position seriously at the point of sale. I honestly thought I'd get a couple installs out of it. I was wrong.
Of your listed options, Option A won't happen because, while I screwed up, I also feel deceived by Microsoft. Because of that, Option B is in progress as I write this to you. Options C can't happen because I have work to do.
And, yes, despite all those options available beforehand, I still hate lying but you do what you have to do in the moment. Microsoft obviously wasn't bothered by the fact that I paid $299 and couldn't put it on another machine that I own in my house.
I hope you aren't on the high horse that the AC was because most people around here believe in a different vision of software ownership than Microsoft's vision. It's a lesson learned. Simple as that. No need to be rude, brother.
I had an almost identical experience. On the first call, I got ticked off because I let my actual opinions guide my words. Typically, this is called "the truth" or "being honest." My brother just checks email and goes on the Internet occasionally. I saw NO REASON why I should spend money on an additional license for somebody that never uses their computer.
I called back and made sure my words were coated with honey. I was able to activate the operating system using that route. Basically, their stupid licensing games made me a liar and I HATE lying.
Now that I have a better understanding of my brother's computer habits(typical surfing, email, word processing), Microsoft won't get another lie from me. If I'm administering his system and Microsoft decides that his copy isn't legitimate, Linux will be the next operating system on the machine.
We aren't the only people that have figured out how to con Microsoft out of a serial. It makes me think of stories I've heard about Cuba. They let you get away with this and that like they don't know what's going on. Then one day, you try to get an employment or social position and somebody doesn't like you, they laundry list every offense against the state that you've ever committed.
Activation creates a nation of liars. Even if you are legitimate, you'll have to lie eventually to serve your household. Nice long-term thinking by Microsoft. Kudos to the mofo that came up with the scheme.
That's not the whole story. Theoretically--and at one time enthusiastically touted by Microsoft--you should be able to send all your documents into XML and open them anywhere without losing any formatting. Microsoft doesn't support anything open (sources or standards) when it interferes with their bottom line. That should be motivation enough to begin the breakup with Microsoft. It won't happen overnight but it will happen if you want it to.
I don't mind Windows XP. My problems with Microsoft surround their garbage tie-in designed to limit choices, stifle innovation and suck the life out of anyone that they remotely identify as a competitor.
Yeah, LSB is great and all in theory but when a major Linux player isn't really doing much to advocate it I don't see what good it is going to do.
That's the problem with cartels (OPEC, NCAA, etc.)
They work only when everyone feels like cooperating. They fail in dramatic fashion when one or more members smells money.
Screw Office. Everyone uses office for one reason: The Microsoft marketing department.
Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access--especially Access--are not valid reasons for parting with your money.
Microsoft represents everything wrong about the world consumers have to deal with. Since there's no profit in a _solved_ problem and a _stable_ solution, everything in this country is built to break.
I hit that point long ago. I can't switch because of voice dictation necessities. I heard that ViaVoice for Linux is actually a Java application which means it should run on a operating system. Blah... now, I focus on moving as much to open source as possible. Firefox is a no-brainer starting point. Converting Word to OpenOffice and Access databases to mySQL are more complicated issues but can certainly migrate 100% within a couple months. Shaking off any anti-Java propaganda is a big step forward because Java, ultimately, will allow you to migrate to any operating system you want.
Lighten up, dude. It doesn't matter that "silicon" is a buzzword. The people putting up the money need these annoying buzzwords to understand what they are financing. Considering how much voice dictation sucks (I use it for 99% of my input), it's in dire need of improvement and any buzzword that leads to some scientist getting the money he/she needs to improve it is ok with me.
Only outlaws will program OS Blu-ray codecs!
I think they wanted to say PENTHOUSE-quality but that was just too risque.
That's fine. I don't want to see hazardous materials on the road any longer than they have to be. However, I think we can drastically reduce the rail network without compromising the ability to do super hauling. Not every town needs an industrial railroad stop. I'm seeing _empty_ trains and when I see _empty_ trains, I suspect some legislator is bringing home some high cholesterol pork.
Get the phone. It's Darwin.
We should be piling up the railroad tracks for recycling. Have you been trapped at an old school railroad crossing lately? There's nothing on the f'n boxes. Just empty box after empty box for a couple miles. Railroad must die.
Yeah... especially since the Internet bubble is going to explode tomorrow.