I've been wondering why, and how, ms keeps slipping up and these "unintended discharges", i.e. "Halloween" memos, now this (if it is authentic), etc. Is it a clever marketing ploy? Or is it a sign of rot from within? If or when the so-called mainstream press starts to pick up on these stories, ms will be even more worried, and I predict even more unintended releases.
There is something, obviously neither I nor the corporate Linux companies, are getting, and that is why Linux is not more prevalent on the desktop. Yes, we all know the same old arguments about lack of compatible apps, user fear, etc. etc. which are countered by those organizations (including governments) that have switched to linux from microsoft. It's something else. Linux is relatively new, and many people haven't even heard of it (I know-I worked as an instructor for introductory users of computers), but that's not it either. I use linux and love it, and people have used my machines and didn't notice that they weren't using microsoft until I pointed it out.
So what is it? Microsoft knows it's coming. What's missing?
Didn't mean to, maybe they'll mod you up for the benefit of the readership;) I see someone got your nick, too.
I didn't know they've been around that long, 1996 is like year 0 for the 'net, haha. I wouldn't have known about it except that my bro put some of his work on there.
I help out on some sites, and they all use Apache and freeBSD, and I've never had a problem. I believe it makes it less expensive for people to host on non-Microsoft servers, and having and open mind is important to keeping open software. If a fraction of the users of Microsoft and other commercial software spent a fraction of their time and effort (instead of downloading pr0n) to projects...well, who knows what could happen. A movement, perhaps?
"Three of the Air Force's six Global Hawks, which cost about $35 million each, have crashed." That's a much as manned aircraft, and I dare say they have a better than 50% survival rate.
That won't be a problem. Most of the men I seen around here would not starve for 2 months or more without eating, and they don't know how to run a washing machine, or at least find clean clothes.
"12. Hope for the future
More than 300 physicists from around the world -- most of them women -- met in Paris in March for the first International Conference on Women in Physics."
In case anyone is wondering and doesn't want to drill down through the site (soon it will be/.'ed anyway): Here.
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They want to reopen Chernobyl. This article
states "Officials from the European Bank for Reconstruction have criticised plans by the Ukrainian authorities to reopen a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
They say they are concerned about the safety of reactor number three, which sits next to the remains of the world's worst nuclear disaster, because of a failure to put in place extra safety measures that had been agreed. " Here is a link about the facilities.
"The endlessly versatile carbon nanotube was then shown also to have an explosive side in April. A laboratory accident revealed that a bundle of carbon nanotubes will explode when exposed to an ordinary camera flash." Just in time for New Years!
I don't mean to stir up nationalistic fervor. But if this is to be a Euro deal, well then I see your point, why does the article mention GB? (I'm answering both replies here).
I think its very cool that countries and governments are spending money on the advancement of science, and as I have posted here before, for example on the troubles in the Russian space program, it's all good (or, in their case, bad when science programs suffer and scientists are forced to find other work).
Can't we all work together? According the the article, political squabbling is a problem. To me, then, ignorant, closed-minded politicians and bureaucrats are holding back the progress of humanity. A way should be found to remove them from the process, and one would do any impediment.
This sums it up: "Sellers was born in East Sussex but had to become an American to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut."
Sorry to be so bias, but what are the chances? According to this article, they're having problems getting a 'Beagle' robot up. Hint: You might want to consider playing nicely with your neighbors, or else expect to be left behind.
"Temporarily Unavailable
The Tripod page you are trying to reach has exceeded its hourly bandwidth limit. The site will be available again in 2 hours!
Thank you! "
Is it any wonder? These contracts always go to the lowest bidder. I'd not be surprised to learn it was an "inside job", and that something nastier than identity theft or credit card fraud shall transpire. I hope I am wrong. I also remember how sloppy the military was (and still is I would presume) with my records.
Spart people, and that includes criminals and "terrorists" (which nomenclature, like history, is determined by the most powerful publishers and may not be based on truth), will use PGP, steagano, distraction, and other means, as they always have to bypass governments. Like laws enacted to stop, oh lets say drugs, or alcohol, all that these laws do is punish the weak and provide opportunities for the smart and strong.
My experience is different. Most of the people who tried Linux because of my recommendation still use it. When they asked about windows products, I showed them crossover, WINE, and VMware, and how I could open any Microsoft format easily in Linux. After awhile they were weaned from the windows teat, and are happy linux users. Do they update when they should? No, but they didn't in windows either. Most of them didn't even have a firewall, so Linux is a boost up for them. (When I explained how most malicious apps are for Microsoft products, esp. outhouse and outbreak express, they were very interested in Linux). Do they know how Linux works? No, but they didn't understand windows, either, expect it was frustrating to be working and see the BSOD. Everyone said they hated Microsoft.
I know this because I ran a small shop where people brought in machines for repair, surfed the internet, etc. The house machines were all Linux (Mandrake), except for one dual-boot machine. When they were finished I asked them "How was it", and they said "Whatdya mean?" You were using Linux, I replied. "What's that?" My point? They didn't care or even realize they were using Linux, but when we started to compare Linux v. Microsoft, they almost always went home and installed it. Sure, they came back with lots of questions, but they were the same questions Windows users ask me, typically "Where do I change the colors/screen resolution/is that the left mouse button or the right, which side of the CD goes in, etc."
I believe the reason Linux is not caught on more yet has nothing to do with the features/software or useability, it's due to Microsoft.
We call those "Dummy Cords". Anyone who needs one should have a stick, a taser or pepper spray, or maybe some white material to make a surrender flag with, but not a gun. Call me harsh, but anyone shot with their own gun is subject to Darwinism.
Statistics Abuse: " According to these guys [ncpa.org], "10 percent of police who are shot are shot with their own guns" I've read numerous accounts of police shooting THEMSELVES. Maybe they should push some paper, empty wastebaskets, or wash the cars? Anything that does not involve handling a firearm.
"The result: A vast cache of satellite imagery along the Lewis and Clark trail can become available to the Internet browsing public.
Who discovered this vast cache of satellite imagery along the Lewis and Clark trail, and how did Lewis and Clark come by it 200 years ago? No wonder they only needed $2,500-they already knew they way, they just wanted to milk the job.
If the spammer sends an email to one of the bogus addy's, where does it go? If the spammer has hijacked an isp's server, then? Not that I have much sympathy for any admin who is so slacker, but still I wonder.
I also wonder if there is a way to limit the transfer rate (not a problem for me, but it would be great if we got this spread around). I intend to fight back.
High Five! Thank you. Now if everyone put it on, the spammers would be crying out. My only question is, what of the bounced emails? Could something like that clog the spammers, and their victims (ISP's)?
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I've been wondering why, and how, ms keeps slipping up and these "unintended discharges", i.e. "Halloween" memos, now this (if it is authentic), etc. Is it a clever marketing ploy? Or is it a sign of rot from within? If or when the so-called mainstream press starts to pick up on these stories, ms will be even more worried, and I predict even more unintended releases.
So what is it? Microsoft knows it's coming. What's missing?
I didn't know they've been around that long, 1996 is like year 0 for the 'net, haha. I wouldn't have known about it except that my bro put some of his work on there.
http://artists.iuma.com/ and for an example here is a page where you can download the songs, etc. here
I help out on some sites, and they all use Apache and freeBSD, and I've never had a problem. I believe it makes it less expensive for people to host on non-Microsoft servers, and having and open mind is important to keeping open software. If a fraction of the users of Microsoft and other commercial software spent a fraction of their time and effort (instead of downloading pr0n) to projects...well, who knows what could happen. A movement, perhaps?
"Three of the Air Force's six Global Hawks, which cost about $35 million each, have crashed." That's a much as manned aircraft, and I dare say they have a better than 50% survival rate.
That won't be a problem. Most of the men I seen around here would not starve for 2 months or more without eating, and they don't know how to run a washing machine, or at least find clean clothes.
"12. Hope for the future More than 300 physicists from around the world -- most of them women -- met in Paris in March for the first International Conference on Women in Physics."
In a related story: Sex makes your brain grow
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See my post below yours for some info on that.
Here are some newer ones, sorry: SFChron NYTimes Try here for more.
They want to reopen Chernobyl. This article states "Officials from the European Bank for Reconstruction have criticised plans by the Ukrainian authorities to reopen a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. They say they are concerned about the safety of reactor number three, which sits next to the remains of the world's worst nuclear disaster, because of a failure to put in place extra safety measures that had been agreed. " Here is a link about the facilities.
"The endlessly versatile carbon nanotube was then shown also to have an explosive side in April. A laboratory accident revealed that a bundle of carbon nanotubes will explode when exposed to an ordinary camera flash." Just in time for New Years!
I think its very cool that countries and governments are spending money on the advancement of science, and as I have posted here before, for example on the troubles in the Russian space program, it's all good (or, in their case, bad when science programs suffer and scientists are forced to find other work).
Can't we all work together? According the the article, political squabbling is a problem. To me, then, ignorant, closed-minded politicians and bureaucrats are holding back the progress of humanity. A way should be found to remove them from the process, and one would do any impediment.
Sorry to be so bias, but what are the chances? According to this article, they're having problems getting a 'Beagle' robot up. Hint: You might want to consider playing nicely with your neighbors, or else expect to be left behind.
"Temporarily Unavailable The Tripod page you are trying to reach has exceeded its hourly bandwidth limit. The site will be available again in 2 hours! Thank you! "
I want one NOW!
Is it any wonder? These contracts always go to the lowest bidder. I'd not be surprised to learn it was an "inside job", and that something nastier than identity theft or credit card fraud shall transpire. I hope I am wrong. I also remember how sloppy the military was (and still is I would presume) with my records.
Seriously, it's cool, but you can tell the guy is German. Not a piece of duct tape in any of the photos.
Spart people, and that includes criminals and "terrorists" (which nomenclature, like history, is determined by the most powerful publishers and may not be based on truth), will use PGP, steagano, distraction, and other means, as they always have to bypass governments. Like laws enacted to stop, oh lets say drugs, or alcohol, all that these laws do is punish the weak and provide opportunities for the smart and strong.
I know this because I ran a small shop where people brought in machines for repair, surfed the internet, etc. The house machines were all Linux (Mandrake), except for one dual-boot machine. When they were finished I asked them "How was it", and they said "Whatdya mean?" You were using Linux, I replied. "What's that?" My point? They didn't care or even realize they were using Linux, but when we started to compare Linux v. Microsoft, they almost always went home and installed it. Sure, they came back with lots of questions, but they were the same questions Windows users ask me, typically "Where do I change the colors/screen resolution/is that the left mouse button or the right, which side of the CD goes in, etc."
I believe the reason Linux is not caught on more yet has nothing to do with the features/software or useability, it's due to Microsoft.
Statistics Abuse: " According to these guys [ncpa.org], "10 percent of police who are shot are shot with their own guns" I've read numerous accounts of police shooting THEMSELVES. Maybe they should push some paper, empty wastebaskets, or wash the cars? Anything that does not involve handling a firearm.
Who discovered this vast cache of satellite imagery along the Lewis and Clark trail, and how did Lewis and Clark come by it 200 years ago? No wonder they only needed $2,500-they already knew they way, they just wanted to milk the job.
Duct Tape, of course! Ever see the Red Green Show? Now all they need are some blue tarps.
I also wonder if there is a way to limit the transfer rate (not a problem for me, but it would be great if we got this spread around). I intend to fight back.
High Five! Thank you. Now if everyone put it on, the spammers would be crying out. My only question is, what of the bounced emails? Could something like that clog the spammers, and their victims (ISP's)?