2. When non-genuine copies deteced, OS functionality is NOT reduced
I don't trust Microsoft to screw this up.
In addition I have valid XP and 2003 licenses that have exceeded activations, and like I have said elsewhere, I should *not* be required to call some number to get them working. In the case of those machines it is because they have migrated through hardware enough times. I don't see how this will be any different.
4. The goal is reduce the number of Windows installations using pirated copies many of which include malicious code.
Yeah, well the collateral damage is a problem.
I wish there was a "I am not a retard" version of windows. One where I didn't have to activate, get nagged/whatever because I know damn well I am running a licensed OS. One where the networking UI hadn't been turned into a steaming pile of crap where you have to dig through 18 screens to do something simple.
NOTE: the answer to the question is not get Linux, I'm quite happy with my linux VM host and the Linux VMs running on it.
Screw them. I too have an MSDN subscription that recently invalidated the 2K3 key. Why on earth should I have to phone someone up to run software in a perfectly legal way? I installed the WGA crack.
Same issue with an xp license I have, not an OEM version, exceeded activations. Mostly due to being migrated through multiple iterations of hardware.
My issue is I shouldn't have to deal with this crap. You bet your ass I'm going to crack the legal Win7 install I have sitting at home waiting to be installed, just so I can be guaranteed it continues working.
Microsoft's great 'screw you' to the internet is being unable to run multiple versions of IE, even if one of the versions requires a VMish type environment. This means that people who require IE6 for some app that has suffered bitrot for years cannot run another IE browser. That is important because many places would not support an non MS shipped browser. Which means websites cannot drop support for IE6.
Don't forget to add activation and GfWL accounts that still come with games on Steam. I recently bought GTA 4 off steam and found that you cannot save unless you are logged into a GfWL account (although it can be offline). Screw you Valve for not informing me of that , I'm not installing that crap.
That isn't quite correct. Your friend's son's condition proves that vaccinations are not the sole cause of autism. It doesn't prove there is no link between autism and vaccinations.
Not that I think there is one, but we don't want to overreach do we now?
I've had issues too, in my case the network isn't available for the first few minutes after booting up.
In my case apparently this is a known issue with the drivers for my (onboard) network card. I haven't got around to updating them yet as I'm planning to nuke the install with a RTM version shortly.
Of course not having a network up and running on boot tends to do interesting things to the VMs I have running on my machine.
Yes, but those tools are rubbish. I've never understood why microsoft charges money for VS.Net. Getting people to develop code using it encouraged people to buy more windows lisences and reinforces their platform dominance.
See if you can install FileApp, works on the iphone. It's free from the app store. It sets up the iphone as an FTP server so you can copy files to it from a local network.
This is not a convenience issue. From the install details, this is used for passing back achievements and videos. I don't want to spend my whole time running network logging software to see what sort of crap gets sent back. Not having to deal with that sort of thing is the reason I use steam: convenience + peace of mind.
I accept that valve can sell this sort of thing, but they need to notify you that single player requires this. This is *not* activation. This is something else entirely. Valve screwed up and that should refund the cost of the game.
It did not. It said requires activation. It says online play requires windows live and rockstar social. It does not say single player play requires that crap. I want my money back.
Steam is hardly perfect. I also bought up big at Christmas, but didn't do my research carefully enough and bought gra 4. Do you know you can't save the game without creating a rockstar social account? Yes, I could download a crack, but one of the reasons I get stuff on steam is it 'just works'. This does not and was not disclosed. I want a refund.
This depends on the language. In C you are generally only one tab in before starting to code. In Java or C#, you are 3 in, one for namespace, one for class, and one for the function. HTML, though not really code, is worse again.
I regularly get that on code I've written under 6 months ago. Often the problem isn't the code, it just isn't as clear to me as it was 6 months ago. It might make sense now, but will it in 6 months, 1 year, more?
That style of commenting is one of the worst in existence. Most of what you have mentioned is immediately legible from the code, or even hovering over with intellisense. It is also creating a rod for your own back, those comments have to be maintained with the code.
Bad idea, while it looks enterprisey it don't think that adds anything to the code.
It's ridiculous when GM assembly line workers expect health care in perpetuity.
Indeed. We should extend this to all people who are unable to financially contribute to society. Let's start with the mentally disabled. I seem to recall that there was a plan to do this some time ago.
Try to think these things through, fascist. Libertarianism seems attractive when you are relatively self sufficient. That state may change through no fault of your own.
Actually only a small proportion would be that. There generally aren't all that many bulls on a farm. A larger proportion would be steer shit and cow shit./niggle
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2. When non-genuine copies deteced, OS functionality is NOT reduced
I don't trust Microsoft to screw this up.
In addition I have valid XP and 2003 licenses that have exceeded activations, and like I have said elsewhere, I should *not* be required to call some number to get them working. In the case of those machines it is because they have migrated through hardware enough times. I don't see how this will be any different.
4. The goal is reduce the number of Windows installations using pirated copies many of which include malicious code.
Yeah, well the collateral damage is a problem.
I wish there was a "I am not a retard" version of windows. One where I didn't have to activate, get nagged/whatever because I know damn well I am running a licensed OS. One where the networking UI hadn't been turned into a steaming pile of crap where you have to dig through 18 screens to do something simple.
NOTE: the answer to the question is not get Linux, I'm quite happy with my linux VM host and the Linux VMs running on it.
The fact that it is not terribly difficult does not mean you should be forced to do it.
Screw them. I too have an MSDN subscription that recently invalidated the 2K3 key. Why on earth should I have to phone someone up to run software in a perfectly legal way? I installed the WGA crack.
Same issue with an xp license I have, not an OEM version, exceeded activations. Mostly due to being migrated through multiple iterations of hardware.
My issue is I shouldn't have to deal with this crap. You bet your ass I'm going to crack the legal Win7 install I have sitting at home waiting to be installed, just so I can be guaranteed it continues working.
The question is fundimentally broken. It should be:
Will surpass human intelligence?
Duh
Sounds like a win-win situation to me.
Microsoft's great 'screw you' to the internet is being unable to run multiple versions of IE, even if one of the versions requires a VMish type environment. This means that people who require IE6 for some app that has suffered bitrot for years cannot run another IE browser. That is important because many places would not support an non MS shipped browser. Which means websites cannot drop support for IE6.
Don't forget to add activation and GfWL accounts that still come with games on Steam. I recently bought GTA 4 off steam and found that you cannot save unless you are logged into a GfWL account (although it can be offline). Screw you Valve for not informing me of that , I'm not installing that crap.
That isn't quite correct. Your friend's son's condition proves that vaccinations are not the sole cause of autism. It doesn't prove there is no link between autism and vaccinations.
Not that I think there is one, but we don't want to overreach do we now?
I've had issues too, in my case the network isn't available for the first few minutes after booting up.
In my case apparently this is a known issue with the drivers for my (onboard) network card. I haven't got around to updating them yet as I'm planning to nuke the install with a RTM version shortly.
Of course not having a network up and running on boot tends to do interesting things to the VMs I have running on my machine.
I think we need a pre-meeting meeting to plan the meeting. Possibly a pre-pre-meeting to plan the pre-meeting to plan the pre-meeting.
Cats are like viruses, it might install itself no the mac mini without authorisation. Nice and warm.
Yes, but those tools are rubbish. I've never understood why microsoft charges money for VS.Net. Getting people to develop code using it encouraged people to buy more windows lisences and reinforces their platform dominance.
See if you can install FileApp, works on the iphone. It's free from the app store. It sets up the iphone as an FTP server so you can copy files to it from a local network.
Dropbox might also match your needs.
This is not a convenience issue. From the install details, this is used for passing back achievements and videos. I don't want to spend my whole time running network logging software to see what sort of crap gets sent back. Not having to deal with that sort of thing is the reason I use steam: convenience + peace of mind.
I accept that valve can sell this sort of thing, but they need to notify you that single player requires this. This is *not* activation. This is something else entirely. Valve screwed up and that should refund the cost of the game.
It did not. It said requires activation. It says online play requires windows live and rockstar social. It does not say single player play requires that crap. I want my money back.
It is steam's fault. They choose what to sell. They should also let me know this before I buy so I can make an informed decision.
I still want my money back.
Steam is hardly perfect. I also bought up big at Christmas, but didn't do my research carefully enough and bought gra 4. Do you know you can't save the game without creating a rockstar social account? Yes, I could download a crack, but one of the reasons I get stuff on steam is it 'just works'. This does not and was not disclosed. I want a refund.
This depends on the language. In C you are generally only one tab in before starting to code. In Java or C#, you are 3 in, one for namespace, one for class, and one for the function. HTML, though not really code, is worse again.
I regularly get that on code I've written under 6 months ago. Often the problem isn't the code, it just isn't as clear to me as it was 6 months ago. It might make sense now, but will it in 6 months, 1 year, more?
That style of commenting is one of the worst in existence. Most of what you have mentioned is immediately legible from the code, or even hovering over with intellisense. It is also creating a rod for your own back, those comments have to be maintained with the code.
Bad idea, while it looks enterprisey it don't think that adds anything to the code.
Jira. Not free, but they are running a deal for 10 user licenses for $10.
I've used trac and Bugzilla. Jira is far better than both.
Five years, feh. I can't barely recognise the code I wrote 3 months ago.
I regularly look at some code and say, "who wrote this crap?". After checking the history I find it was me.
Code never lies. It may mislead but it never outright lies.
Indeed. We should extend this to all people who are unable to financially contribute to society. Let's start with the mentally disabled. I seem to recall that there was a plan to do this some time ago.
Try to think these things through, fascist. Libertarianism seems attractive when you are relatively self sufficient. That state may change through no fault of your own.
Actually only a small proportion would be that. There generally aren't all that many bulls on a farm. A larger proportion would be steer shit and cow shit. /niggle