I'm about that far away from the exchange, and my data rates on an uncapped ADSL2+ plan (iiNet) are:
Download Speed: 3375 kbps (421.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 802 kbps (100.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
They're trying to drum up support through their own blogs http://blogs.msdn.com/ausdev/, there was the fake support letters during their anti-trust prosecution, the fake Zune fansites, the fake Switchers campaign and a dozen more.
almost nobody has actually gone to the store and bought a copy of Windows.
It's not about individuals buying Windows off the shelf. It's about keeping the big boxshifters (Dell et al) on the Windows treadmill.
A local grey-box assembler in Australia pays about AU$210 wholesale for an OEM copy of Vista Business. Dell pays about AU$40 for the same thing. When a basic business-capable computer can be put together for about AU$800, that difference in the MS tax between the two businesses is what's keeping Dell alive.
Dell's selling Linux boxes now, because most of the grey-box builders offer cheap computers with Ubuntu installed, and they don't want to be left behind. But you can bet your bottom dollar they'll be shitting bricks at the thought of having to compete without that MS built buffer.
They're probably also going to get a lot of opposition to changing the 'definition'.
No, it's widely accepted as a necessary step towards being able to define the unit of mass in terms of a specific number of carbon 12 atoms. Look, it would be a lot better for this discussion if you made the effort to learn what the project was for.
Just because you personally don't understand it doesn't make it "media spin" or otherwise redundant. There's more information here http://www.npl.co.uk/mass/avogadro.html, including an FAQ which might clear up some of your misconceptions.
There's either a lot of media spin, or someone's attempt to get his work recognized and used.
It's important enough for laboratories in Germany, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Australia and USA to invest a great deal of time and effort.
The spheres are being made by CSIRO's Centre for Precision Optics. They've been making precision spheres for research since the late '80s, and have all the recognition they need from anyone who has a clue.
That's only counting households for the rest of the world too, and I think our average household size is lower than most of the world (not china though).
It looks like those of you who have broadband have it mostly to themselves, while the rest of the world shares their connections amongst a larger group.
Unless the trend is reversed, our children will be forced to choose from candidates with completely sterilised white-bread virgin-till-marriage always-feed-the-meter coke-is-a-beverage pasts.
Or we could just become a bit more tolerant instead.
If you're going to insist on using Windows, wiping and reinstalling on a regular basis is a must.
From TFA
Microsoft and the Botnet Task Force have also helped out the FBI. It's nice to see Microsoft hasn't taken sides on this issue. They're helping the FBI too.
So, practically speaking, how is MS supposed to give third party developers "equal access" with so many possible combinations of applications?
Fully documeneted and open APIs. Documented and open protocols. Documented and open file formats. They're required by the terms of their prosecution in the European Union to provide this documentation and keep refusing. The US department of Justice has asked them to provide the protocols to potential competitors.
Microsoft has repeatedly refused to comply properly with these legal requirements. The answer to your question is simple. Microsoft should do what lawmakers have been telling them to do for years. Provide potential competitors with enough information to interoperate with the OS as effectively as MS themselves.
The GPL is not a free as in freedom license, it is restrictive.
This FUD gets trotted out at every discussion of the GPL, and it's always modded up by the MS whores.
The GPL is free as in freedom and preserves that freedom for users. The only people who are restricted by the GPL are those who seek to make software less free.
In fact, I think it's perfectly reasonable to demand that no operating system "bundle" desktop search, web browsers, or other software like that
I don't.
I believe operating systems should have had effective file management, including searches, version control, and virtual folders more than a decade ago.
The only reason an ecosystem of third-party utilities has sprung up is because Microsoft has been so sluggish at improving their OS. Let's face it, database-like file management was available in systems like BEOS since 1995. Unfortunately, now a wealth of third-party fixes to Windows limitations has sprung up, and MS can't implement what should be basic functionality without running foul of antitrust issues.
It's their own laxity that's brought them this trap, so I have little sympathy.
If I were a Photoshop designer I would at least make an effort to learn how to use the Gimp. At least that seems the prudent thing to do.
Yep, for sure.
A real professional would use whatever tool is available to get the job done. I'd certainly be wary of hiring a prima-donna who could only use one imaging product.
Slashdot Mirror
Yep, but only for the political party.t y
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Labor_Par
The rest of the time we spell it properly.
Upload Speed: 802 kbps (100.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
A queso scan identified the machines used to compromise the servers as Mac Minis...
Microsoft has paid for positive comments elsewhere, including Wikipedia. http://www.informationweek.com/industries/showArti cle.jhtml?articleID=196903015.
They're trying to drum up support through their own blogs http://blogs.msdn.com/ausdev/, there was the fake support letters during their anti-trust prosecution, the fake Zune fansites, the fake Switchers campaign and a dozen more.
Why would Slashdot be immune?
Likewise there's a difference between a fanboy and a paid shill or astroturfer. It's hard to tell which is which sometimes though.
It's decelerating for all operating systems except possibly Vista, and that'll fade very quickly when the novelty wears off.C +osx%2C+xp%2C+vista&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all&sort=0
http://www.google.com/trends?q=solaris%2C+linux%2
There's been nothing interesting happening in the OS field for more than a decade. That's what a monopoly'll achieve for you.
Not Gates, Ballmer.
I'd say if Microsoft gets away with this, there's a damn good chance McCain'll be your next President.
"the 70 year old presidential hopeful also said that he would ask Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to serve on his cabinet to deal with technology issues if elected."http://www.thedailybackground.com/2007/05/30/mcca
It's not about individuals buying Windows off the shelf. It's about keeping the big boxshifters (Dell et al) on the Windows treadmill.
A local grey-box assembler in Australia pays about AU$210 wholesale for an OEM copy of Vista Business. Dell pays about AU$40 for the same thing. When a basic business-capable computer can be put together for about AU$800, that difference in the MS tax between the two businesses is what's keeping Dell alive.
Dell's selling Linux boxes now, because most of the grey-box builders offer cheap computers with Ubuntu installed, and they don't want to be left behind. But you can bet your bottom dollar they'll be shitting bricks at the thought of having to compete without that MS built buffer.
No, it's widely accepted as a necessary step towards being able to define the unit of mass in terms of a specific number of carbon 12 atoms. Look, it would be a lot better for this discussion if you made the effort to learn what the project was for.
Just because you personally don't understand it doesn't make it "media spin" or otherwise redundant. There's more information here http://www.npl.co.uk/mass/avogadro.html, including an FAQ which might clear up some of your misconceptions.
It's important enough for laboratories in Germany, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Australia and USA to invest a great deal of time and effort.
The spheres are being made by CSIRO's Centre for Precision Optics. They've been making precision spheres for research since the late '80s, and have all the recognition they need from anyone who has a clue.
Have a look here; http://www.tip.csiro.au/IMP/Optical/spheres.htm. It might help you understand the project better.
Yep, if you look at a slightly different metric - broadband subscriptions per 100 population - the US comes in 12th, with 19.2 subs/100.2 3_37529673_1_1_1_1,00.html
http://www.oecd.org/document/9/0,2340,en_2649_342
It looks like those of you who have broadband have it mostly to themselves, while the rest of the world shares their connections amongst a larger group.
Or we could just become a bit more tolerant instead.
No, fanboys tend to be a spontaneous thing. Microsoft's astroturf is much more calculated, and has involved a company called DCI.
DCI have funded groups like Americans for Technology Leadership (ATL), and the Association for Competitive Technology to shill for MS in the past.
The current astroturf campaigns here and in other blogs is likely to be coordinated by DCI or a similar PR firm.
From TFA
Microsoft and the Botnet Task Force have also helped out the FBI. It's nice to see Microsoft hasn't taken sides on this issue. They're helping the FBI too.Fully documeneted and open APIs. Documented and open protocols. Documented and open file formats. They're required by the terms of their prosecution in the European Union to provide this documentation and keep refusing. The US department of Justice has asked them to provide the protocols to potential competitors.
Microsoft has repeatedly refused to comply properly with these legal requirements. The answer to your question is simple. Microsoft should do what lawmakers have been telling them to do for years. Provide potential competitors with enough information to interoperate with the OS as effectively as MS themselves.
Well, individuals who don't RTFA might end up sticking this stuff to themselves instead of using it in machinery or structures.
I agree with what you've written here.
This FUD gets trotted out at every discussion of the GPL, and it's always modded up by the MS whores.
The GPL is free as in freedom and preserves that freedom for users. The only people who are restricted by the GPL are those who seek to make software less free.
Hey, the guy was surprised.
You can't blame him for that. Let's face it, none of his other plans have been successful.
Hey, at least it's better than "Io does a Tubgirl"
I don't.
I believe operating systems should have had effective file management, including searches, version control, and virtual folders more than a decade ago.
The only reason an ecosystem of third-party utilities has sprung up is because Microsoft has been so sluggish at improving their OS. Let's face it, database-like file management was available in systems like BEOS since 1995. Unfortunately, now a wealth of third-party fixes to Windows limitations has sprung up, and MS can't implement what should be basic functionality without running foul of antitrust issues.
It's their own laxity that's brought them this trap, so I have little sympathy.
Ewww. Umm, can we take a rain check?
Maybe.
Send me a photo, and I'll think about it.
There's somebody here you should meet....
http://members.iinet.com.au/~bofh/
Yep, for sure.
A real professional would use whatever tool is available to get the job done. I'd certainly be wary of hiring a prima-donna who could only use one imaging product.