OO.org really have their work cut out for them. I'd really like to see OO.org approach computer manufacturers like Dell and present a strong case as to why distributing OO.org with their systems will add value for their customers - perhaps as part of the free software suite Dell customers already recieve with new systems?
1. We made a contraption!
2. We posted it's existance on Slashdot
3. 10,229,033 people clicked on the link
4. The server erupted into white-hot flame for the finale
Actually, most corporations (especially clothing companies) are nothing but marketing heads. That is, they don't design or produce their clothes. Therefore, boycotting such products will actually hurt the design and productions companies, many of which are not American companies (especially the production, which are located in the third world).
Boycotting US media exports will likewise have a neglible effect, since foreign entities actually distribute and profit from US media in other nations far more than the actual domestic companies.
Corporations are global. You can't boycott one nation's goods and expect to only hurt that nation's economy.
Friends and family: free, always, home or otherwise
Acquaintances' home systems: between $20-$100 (plus parts), depending on how long I worked. I never charge much, even if I am building them multiple systems or wiring their entire house. I'm cool like that.
Acquaintances' small business: depends on the type of work. I usually just determine the going rate and cut it by 25-30%, and as much as half for some work. For example, if local Consulting Company A wants to charge $3,000 to set up a small network, I'll do it for about $1,500 - quick and easy, won't take up much of my time.
I was thinking the same thing. I don't trust any source that has the word "trusted" in their name, as that usually means "lying marketing morons" or "cheating, corporation-backed puppets". I think the first option is correct here.
And I just got done updating three or four ZEN images. I can't wait for the hundred times I'll be asked next week "can I click OK on the update thing or is that spyware?".
When politicians put things on hold to "rethink", it usally means "let's pretend we care about what the common man thinks while waiting for the corporate lobbyists to come up with more cash". I wouldn't hold my breath.
He's relying on professional/vendor/direct sales services to pass the savings onto him, instead of using his internal talent to utilize Linux in a way that leverages huge savings.
Any IT worker with half a brain knows that you can deal with your primary reseller. I can get really good HP business desktops sans Windows XP or a Windows XP license for about $500 (dx2000's fully loaded, $400 not). That should be the starting point of pricing for the desktop itself. This guy is spending too much money any way you look at it. Has he never heard of a reseller?
Next you look at the cost of licensing. If you want Microsoft's "Assurance", or whatever they call it these days (in which you can upgrade without fee the next time around), a company my size would have to spend about $300,000. The other option is buy each individual XP license at $176 a pop. Neither of these options include any kind of support. Going with Linux, lets say Novell's Desktop Linux (Suse 9.2 Pro with the LDAP client preinstalled and a shiny Gnome configuration), I'm looking at $80 a license. This includes a little bit of support, and an active community on Novell's official forums.
Anyways, from here you have to figure out how to get around the Microsoft Office lock-in, and decide whether you want to go with Citrix or Codeweavers. But that's an entirely different discussion.
Microsoft should be more truthful about it in their commercials. The end should have the Microsoft logo with the caption: "Because you'll eventually be forced to use it"
When it comes to search engines there are only two options to people: Google and everything else. The only people that will be using this are MSN users that get directed/re-directed to it by Microsoft.
You ever held a flashlight out of a moving car at night, annoying people as the light cascades into their bedroom windows? That was pretty fun as a kid.
Now picture that, but only with a 24-bit high resolution image of someone's ass.
"These pocket projectors will have no lenses and no light bulbs. Instead, these future battery-powered tiny projectors will rely on the in-born, raw nerd power of the geek that wears it."
Get up off their network, you didn't have permission to be accessing with and/or generating traffic on it. Damn, just because it's FOSS doesn't give the creator the right to access other people's shit.
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I only recognized two or three of those names, and of those two or three, only one can actually contribute anything to a speech.
I think this will have many applications.
I mean, he's kinda cool in small doses.
Haha all you neocons
OO.org really have their work cut out for them. I'd really like to see OO.org approach computer manufacturers like Dell and present a strong case as to why distributing OO.org with their systems will add value for their customers - perhaps as part of the free software suite Dell customers already recieve with new systems?
1. We made a contraption!
2. We posted it's existance on Slashdot
3. 10,229,033 people clicked on the link
4. The server erupted into white-hot flame for the finale
Boycotting US media exports will likewise have a neglible effect, since foreign entities actually distribute and profit from US media in other nations far more than the actual domestic companies.
Corporations are global. You can't boycott one nation's goods and expect to only hurt that nation's economy.
I feel that Oracle flexes semantics to justify greater fees. A two core system uses the same amount of Oracle's software and a one core system does.
Acquaintances' home systems: between $20-$100 (plus parts), depending on how long I worked. I never charge much, even if I am building them multiple systems or wiring their entire house. I'm cool like that.
Acquaintances' small business: depends on the type of work. I usually just determine the going rate and cut it by 25-30%, and as much as half for some work. For example, if local Consulting Company A wants to charge $3,000 to set up a small network, I'll do it for about $1,500 - quick and easy, won't take up much of my time.
I was thinking the same thing. I don't trust any source that has the word "trusted" in their name, as that usually means "lying marketing morons" or "cheating, corporation-backed puppets". I think the first option is correct here.
And we just tried to jam 20,000 http requests into their Atari 2600 case. Didn't work.
Roomba: "No dissasemble!"
OK that sucked.
It's in France and this is an American company. They hate the players and the game in France.
And I just got done updating three or four ZEN images. I can't wait for the hundred times I'll be asked next week "can I click OK on the update thing or is that spyware?".
When politicians put things on hold to "rethink", it usally means "let's pretend we care about what the common man thinks while waiting for the corporate lobbyists to come up with more cash". I wouldn't hold my breath.
Any IT worker with half a brain knows that you can deal with your primary reseller. I can get really good HP business desktops sans Windows XP or a Windows XP license for about $500 (dx2000's fully loaded, $400 not). That should be the starting point of pricing for the desktop itself. This guy is spending too much money any way you look at it. Has he never heard of a reseller?
Next you look at the cost of licensing. If you want Microsoft's "Assurance", or whatever they call it these days (in which you can upgrade without fee the next time around), a company my size would have to spend about $300,000. The other option is buy each individual XP license at $176 a pop. Neither of these options include any kind of support. Going with Linux, lets say Novell's Desktop Linux (Suse 9.2 Pro with the LDAP client preinstalled and a shiny Gnome configuration), I'm looking at $80 a license. This includes a little bit of support, and an active community on Novell's official forums.
Anyways, from here you have to figure out how to get around the Microsoft Office lock-in, and decide whether you want to go with Citrix or Codeweavers. But that's an entirely different discussion.
Microsoft should be more truthful about it in their commercials. The end should have the Microsoft logo with the caption: "Because you'll eventually be forced to use it"
When it comes to search engines there are only two options to people: Google and everything else. The only people that will be using this are MSN users that get directed/re-directed to it by Microsoft.
wow! = conveying amazement
WoW! = I can't believe I paid $50 for this crap and can't even logon!
No she isn't
Now picture that, but only with a 24-bit high resolution image of someone's ass.
"These pocket projectors will have no lenses and no light bulbs. Instead, these future battery-powered tiny projectors will rely on the in-born, raw nerd power of the geek that wears it."
Yea, a crack team of fat nerds crashing the preceedings after a game of D&D. That will really help the image of Linux.
Get up off their network, you didn't have permission to be accessing with and/or generating traffic on it. Damn, just because it's FOSS doesn't give the creator the right to access other people's shit.
I'll be heading an exciting expedition into the bogs of Ireland to search for the little people.