No, Microsoft makes software that is used by professionals. And although it is used by professionals, Windows is just a _toy_ Operating System, especially from a security stand point.
Nobody in their right mind would rely on Windows to actually run anything of importance. (That's why plants run on PLCs instead of Windows)
Here's a thought....Why the hell is critical information stored on a smegging desktop/laptop? IMAO they got what they deserved.
NO critical information like that should ever be anywhere except on a properly backed up network drive, preferably with a document versioning system to track changes.
As I work for a government institution, I keep no less than three copies of data, one of which is offsite
(Just my 2cents)
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1) The albums on iTunes SHOULD cost less than a CD because it is distributed in a lossy format, so your getting the full sonic range possible from a normal CD. Some people don't care, but it tends to be not unlike nails on a chalk board to hear anomolies in music to me.
2) Re-ripping a CD that was burned from a lossy format will create further loss/degraded quality. (I would concede to a CD-R backup where the AAC files themselves are burned, but CD-Rs have their own problems as you need archive quality CD-Rs to prevent data loss long term*, which add to the overall cost of the purchase)
Finally they have a new version planned for XP SP2, but is it too little too late?
And they are basically just adding pop-up blocking & drive-by installation prevention. That's it. They aren't addressing the problems in their rendering engine and I haven't found any plans for a update anytime soon. The update is just a band-aid to shut users up.
Microsoft is content at leaving IE the way it is because they don't feel they need to change it. I think we are going to see a new browser war if Mozilla keeps up the good work.
Yes, I use windows, but only because I am a big gamer and have programs I can't live without that won't run on linux. BUT, I would never trust my server to m$, for that I happily run linux and will continue to do so for a very long time.
Actually, by sheer coincidence, I installed the free codec last night, and the player is still available in that free bundle. I don't use it personally though.
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Nobody in their right mind would rely on Windows to actually run anything of importance. (That's why plants run on PLCs instead of Windows)
They simply paper clipped the RealID bill to it.
At that time they didn't want to be seen as refusing to support our troops.
NO critical information like that should ever be anywhere except on a properly backed up network drive, preferably with a document versioning system to track changes.
As I work for a government institution, I keep no less than three copies of data, one of which is offsite
(Just my 2cents)
They make universal tubes the internet runs on.
*ducks*
I see two problems here:
1) The albums on iTunes SHOULD cost less than a CD because it is distributed in a lossy format, so your getting the full sonic range possible from a normal CD. Some people don't care, but it tends to be not unlike nails on a chalk board to hear anomolies in music to me.
2) Re-ripping a CD that was burned from a lossy format will create further loss/degraded quality. (I would concede to a CD-R backup where the AAC files themselves are burned, but CD-Rs have their own problems as you need archive quality CD-Rs to prevent data loss long term*, which add to the overall cost of the purchase)
* Long term means longer than a year or so
Or possibly a Newton / Palm hybrid with an internal HDD (say 20/30/40 or 60GB) and a icon to launch an "iPod interface" with a onscreen wheel.
Slackware. Nuff said
So just setup a USB Key as bootable with DOS and bingo, a decent sized recovery system. All the newer systems seem to support USB boot anymore.
And there was much rejoicing....
And they are basically just adding pop-up blocking & drive-by installation prevention. That's it. They aren't addressing the problems in their rendering engine and I haven't found any plans for a update anytime soon. The update is just a band-aid to shut users up.
Microsoft is content at leaving IE the way it is because they don't feel they need to change it. I think we are going to see a new browser war if Mozilla keeps up the good work.
Yes, I use windows, but only because I am a big gamer and have programs I can't live without that won't run on linux. BUT, I would never trust my server to m$, for that I happily run linux and will continue to do so for a very long time.
CheersActually, by sheer coincidence, I installed the free codec last night, and the player is still available in that free bundle. I don't use it personally though.