...and despite protestations to the contrary, the saleskids *DO* get a kickback from them...
My bullshit-o-meter is going off....
I worked for a year and a half at best buy and quit for a better job before I got to the "senior" level in the "Tech" department. I want to know WHERE THE HELL my kickbacks went off that you speak of. I sold countless PSPs but never got ONE kickback from any of them.
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so if you step out of fantasy land for a second and consider what I was intending in my message, as I said...
[speaking about linux being hosed]
standsolid:...could figure out a decent way to go back, using a command-line.
My intentions were obviously to point out that if Windows doesn't boot -- you've got to re-install. Linux has the advantage of the multitude of LiveCDs you can use to rescue your screw-up.
prisoner-of-enigma:If you render your system non-bootable you can almost always get in via safe mode or administrative recovery mode and then uninstall RC2
Yeah, because there's never been a common problem with Windows that doesn't even let it boot into safe mode...and good luck with "uninstalling" SP2 RC2 in a recovery console or administrative recovery mode . If you manage, please contact me. (Now, I've never seen an RC2 install fsck up a Windows box with this or any other error, but this is just an example)
So, yes, if Microsoft's automated SP2 RC2 installer (that is so controlling, it doesn't even give you the option to back-up) manages to mangle your system -- this is Microsoft's fault. On the other hand, if you hand-compile your linux 2.5 kernel, modify your bootloader, etc to ultimately fsck your system -- it is YOUR OWN DAMN FAULT.
This is the picture I Was trying to draw. I apologize if it was too hard a reading for you to follow.
Well, as long as you're using that analogy...at least with the 2.6/2.5 kernel upgrade you are able to know EXACLTY what files you are changing and could figure out a decent way to go back, using a command-line. Not only that, but if you configured your bootloader well (did I say well? I meant correctly), you could have both kernels booting just fine. If your 2.5 linux kernel install completely hosed your machine, it was due to your own incompetence, or inability to read one of the many guides that were available at the time (most have been updated to reference 2.6/2.4 dual-kernel systems). Whereas with Microsoft and XP... you can install the SP2 release candidate -- and follow/perfect/ instuctions -- and still need to come back with the "hacks" mentioned in the article.
Granted, neither of the updates or fixes are perfect -- but I'd take the situation with the hosed jernel over a hose XP box any day. But, oh, right, this is Salshdot...and standing up for Microsoft providing troll-ish examples of how linux fails in comparison is rated Informative.
So let's see here... Microsoft could take this up. But, what could Microsoft release that is similar to the "Intel Inside" dealie that you see on those computer cases. hmmmmm.... I wonder...
One might enjoy a game like Super Off Road because of it's simple, yet addictive gameplay.
When you see hte sequel, Super off road baja, you wonder WTF happened
On the other hand, tho, You have a game like Zelda: Link to the Past, which is a FANTASTIC game -- Then you compare it to Ocrina of Time... and you can see how "Features" can improve a product.
I present, for your edification, a screenshot of what a KDE Menu looks like. If you have any questions to what a "Music Player" is, then there is little hope for you, yet.
Hell, This menu didn't comfuse my grandmother, and you're still complaining about supporting users.
This is what I'm picturing... stay with me here...
A white background... a blur of blue goes by the center of your screen. The word "SEGA" appears, and resounding voices sing the name "SAY-GAH"
The dreamcast, although ahead of it's time, came out year(s?) before the ps/2. Now look at Sega.
I say this is a good thing and microsoft should release XBox-2 as quickly as possible to get the jump on Sony and Nintendo...but of course I am not one who appricates Microsoft...
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I strive under pressure when I'm on crack. Which is daily.
...and despite protestations to the contrary, the saleskids *DO* get a kickback from them...
My bullshit-o-meter is going off....
I worked for a year and a half at best buy and quit for a better job before I got to the "senior" level in the "Tech" department. I want to know WHERE THE HELL my kickbacks went off that you speak of. I sold countless PSPs but never got ONE kickback from any of them.
well considering this... you may be right...
I use: http://slashdot.fizzl.net
this can't be shaping up to be all that bad now, could it?
I'm reading slashdot from an unpatched Windows XP box. You Linux zealots can back off, because I'm not having any probl
everyone who has EVER had a rejected story -- set your faces to stunned.
worst....article....ever....
so if you step out of fantasy land for a second and consider what I was intending in my message, as I said... My intentions were obviously to point out that if Windows doesn't boot -- you've got to re-install. Linux has the advantage of the multitude of LiveCDs you can use to rescue your screw-up. Yeah, because there's never been a common problem with Windows that doesn't even let it boot into safe mode...and good luck with "uninstalling" SP2 RC2 in a recovery console or administrative recovery mode . If you manage, please contact me. (Now, I've never seen an RC2 install fsck up a Windows box with this or any other error, but this is just an example)
So, yes, if Microsoft's automated SP2 RC2 installer (that is so controlling, it doesn't even give you the option to back-up) manages to mangle your system -- this is Microsoft's fault. On the other hand, if you hand-compile your linux 2.5 kernel, modify your bootloader, etc to ultimately fsck your system -- it is YOUR OWN DAMN FAULT.
This is the picture I Was trying to draw. I apologize if it was too hard a reading for you to follow.
Well, as long as you're using that analogy...at least with the 2.6/2.5 kernel upgrade you are able to know EXACLTY what files you are changing and could figure out a decent way to go back, using a command-line. Not only that, but if you configured your bootloader well (did I say well? I meant correctly), you could have both kernels booting just fine. If your 2.5 linux kernel install completely hosed your machine, it was due to your own incompetence, or inability to read one of the many guides that were available at the time (most have been updated to reference 2.6/2.4 dual-kernel systems). Whereas with Microsoft and XP... you can install the SP2 release candidate -- and follow /perfect/ instuctions -- and still need to come back with the "hacks" mentioned in the article.
Granted, neither of the updates or fixes are perfect -- but I'd take the situation with the hosed jernel over a hose XP box any day. But, oh, right, this is Salshdot...and standing up for Microsoft providing troll-ish examples of how linux fails in comparison is rated Informative.
So let's see here... Microsoft could take this up. But, what could Microsoft release that is similar to the "Intel Inside" dealie that you see on those computer cases. hmmmmm.... I wonder...
In case you are let down, you could stop by your local WA public school...
the original news link had this (they forgot the http://)
to the eclipse project frontpage, and to the CDT Page itself.
check those urls!
...but if you build it, you sure as hell better videotape the cannon hitting stuff.
But how will my luggage fit into my microwave?
...look at your keypad on the KB...
9...1...3...6
One might enjoy a game like Super Off Road because of it's simple, yet addictive gameplay.
When you see hte sequel, Super off road baja, you wonder WTF happened
On the other hand, tho, You have a game like Zelda: Link to the Past, which is a FANTASTIC game -- Then you compare it to Ocrina of Time... and you can see how "Features" can improve a product.
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You could post on a site that gets a lot of geek exposure.
hey, how about slashdot?
those who can, do.
...those who can't, bitch about it on slashdot.
I present, for your edification, a screenshot of what a KDE Menu looks like.
If you have any questions to what a "Music Player" is, then there is little hope for you, yet.
Hell, This menu didn't comfuse my grandmother, and you're still complaining about supporting users.
[attempted humor]
but wait! no one is even mentioning how Nintendo has a part in all of this! Why?
[/attempted humor]
This is what I'm picturing... stay with me here...
A white background... a blur of blue goes by the center of your screen. The word "SEGA" appears, and resounding voices sing the name "SAY-GAH"
The dreamcast, although ahead of it's time, came out year(s?) before the ps/2. Now look at Sega.
I say this is a good thing and microsoft should release XBox-2 as quickly as possible to get the jump on Sony and Nintendo...but of course I am not one who appricates Microsoft...
Just look at the source...
http://icculus.org/manticore/?