What is this world of corporate greed and total information awareness coming to??
Wow. Way to blow it out of proportion.
Why would Delta's greedy masters care where your luggage is other than the stated reasons? They (the airlines, airport, government) already know where you're flying, when and which plane.
That's an interesting thought. Giving a kid access to the internet IS giving them access to an adult resource. I would never have thought about it that way. The POTENTIAL to get into 'adult' content is always there, filters or not.
But, as other people have pointed out, the filters are a tool for parents to guide their kids, not a virtual babysitter. The same can be said of the vchip (not that kids need to be watching any more TV).
The EU is going to nail Microsoft to a tree. I'm not debating the validity of their case, but the US and EU have been going at it over trade tariffs and subsidies and that will affect the EU's decision I think.
"One wonders why these literal rocket scientists didn't just get a software programmable Linux or PalmOS based wrist-computer and hack together a Mars-time display application into it?"
One wonders why you even care.
Yeah, and thanks for making suggestions about which OS to use. NASA owes you big my man.
Jesus Christ. Did you have to type 'M$' twice in one post?!? That's so lame. Putting that into a post causes people to ignore the point you're trying to make. Stick to the subject and shy away from User Friendly punchlines and I'll listen.
Not that I would make the choice to bring a Mac into my environment, but way to set a good example of 'ignorant IT staff'. I'm sure you've done a lot of research into the subject.
Don't even waste your time man.
It just occured to me that their 'concern' over these kids being is actually pretty insulting. Do they really think that this school will brainwash these kids into MS zombiehood?
If someone shows a genuine interest in a computer related field, they will naturally learn of the alternatives. I'm sure that's how many people in the Slashdot community got started. Smart and creative people will ALWAYS seek out the best solution for their needs whether or not they went to a corp sponsored school. Microsoft is giving kids a chance to put their foot in the door. Whatever the companies intentions are, let the kids run with it.
On the other hand, a student simply needs basic skills to make a living that doesn't involves wearing rubber gloves or a hair net, why shouldn't he learn basic skills that have have become the defacto standard? Because a bunch of elitist geeks trolling the web say so? What does he do when they ask him of he is familiar with Excel?
"No sir. I refuse to use Excel because of of proprietary, closed-source nature, however, I do know
Calc."
I just of a stupid saying..."the open-source community can really be close-minded".
DimeStorePhilosoph3r writes "According to the Peoples Linux Daily, a worker at Microsoft was reported to give a server at Sally's Bar and Grill a "nice tip". While it's nice that this employee was generous, do we really want Microsoft's hand in food service gratuity? Is this another step in the M$ sponsored take over of the worlds restaurant market? Is the money even usable? IMHO, I think not." This seems very similar to the takeover of birthday music by Irving Berlin.
I shouldn't be suprised at your cynical reactions, but maybe we should take his comments at face value. It's easy to say he's 'parroting the party line' when you're not in his shoes. He's looking at REAL prison time which is something most of us can't even imagine. He's looking at 'the scene' from a whole different perspective than you and I and we can't expect him to not show remorse.
Besides which, if the potential penalties weren't so stiff, people wouldn't be attracted to it like kids swiping candy at the corner store.
Happy 5th/.
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I wonder if I can spend my $15 co-pay for a new Powerbook instead of a vasectomy. Good deal.
I agree it's pretty damn cool, but is it worth the $30? I say i'm going to order, but I know I never will:(
Yeah, I kinda went off on a tangent there without reading on. Too MUCH Special K apparently. /. has me jaded and picking for a fight.
What is this world of corporate greed and total information awareness coming to??
Wow. Way to blow it out of proportion.
Why would Delta's greedy masters care where your luggage is other than the stated reasons? They (the airlines, airport, government) already know where you're flying, when and which plane.
That's an interesting thought. Giving a kid access to the internet IS giving them access to an adult resource. I would never have thought about it that way. The POTENTIAL to get into 'adult' content is always there, filters or not.
But, as other people have pointed out, the filters are a tool for parents to guide their kids, not a virtual babysitter. The same can be said of the vchip (not that kids need to be watching any more TV).
This parenting crap is hard.
You forgot about 'Attack of the Clones' you right-wing puppet!!!
The EU is going to nail Microsoft to a tree. I'm not debating the validity of their case, but the US and EU have been going at it over trade tariffs and subsidies and that will affect the EU's decision I think.
What do I know though?:)
'You are not decyring enough comrade!' Not only did it happen yesterday, but why is it in the YRO category?
"One wonders why these literal rocket scientists didn't just get a software programmable Linux or PalmOS based wrist-computer and hack together a Mars-time display application into it?"
One wonders why you even care.
Yeah, and thanks for making suggestions about which OS to use. NASA owes you big my man.
Jesus Christ. Did you have to type 'M$' twice in one post?!? That's so lame. Putting that into a post causes people to ignore the point you're trying to make. Stick to the subject and shy away from User Friendly punchlines and I'll listen.
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Not that I would make the choice to bring a Mac into my environment, but way to set a good example of 'ignorant IT staff'. I'm sure you've done a lot of research into the subject.
Then again, his death 3 years ago may dash those hopes. Oh well.
I think that I'll always want to hear Simon Jones as the narrator\The Book.
Wow...some 'you might be a redneck' humor. Thanks man.
Yeah, the 'canary trap'!
Good idea:)
If I had the points, i'd mod you back into the positive...
I guess you guys can go jerk off because your God Linus has spoken...
Too funny:D
Don't even waste your time man. It just occured to me that their 'concern' over these kids being is actually pretty insulting. Do they really think that this school will brainwash these kids into MS zombiehood?
If someone shows a genuine interest in a computer related field, they will naturally learn of the alternatives. I'm sure that's how many people in the Slashdot community got started. Smart and creative people will ALWAYS seek out the best solution for their needs whether or not they went to a corp sponsored school. Microsoft is giving kids a chance to put their foot in the door. Whatever the companies intentions are, let the kids run with it.
On the other hand, a student simply needs basic skills to make a living that doesn't involves wearing rubber gloves or a hair net, why shouldn't he learn basic skills that have have become the defacto standard? Because a bunch of elitist geeks trolling the web say so? What does he do when they ask him of he is familiar with Excel?
"No sir. I refuse to use Excel because of of proprietary, closed-source nature, however, I do know Calc."
I just of a stupid saying..."the open-source community can really be close-minded".
| r teh w1n!!!
DimeStorePhilosoph3r writes "According to the Peoples Linux Daily, a worker at Microsoft was reported to give a server at Sally's Bar and Grill a "nice tip". While it's nice that this employee was generous, do we really want Microsoft's hand in food service gratuity? Is this another step in the M$ sponsored take over of the worlds restaurant market? Is the money even usable? IMHO, I think not." This seems very similar to the takeover of birthday music by Irving Berlin.
Guns don't kill people. People kill people.....with guns. Always liked that one:)
Mr Shatner seemed a bit rushed didn't he?
I shouldn't be suprised at your cynical reactions, but maybe we should take his comments at face value. It's easy to say he's 'parroting the party line' when you're not in his shoes. He's looking at REAL prison time which is something most of us can't even imagine. He's looking at 'the scene' from a whole different perspective than you and I and we can't expect him to not show remorse. Besides which, if the potential penalties weren't so stiff, people wouldn't be attracted to it like kids swiping candy at the corner store. Happy 5th /.