And the reason is that it forces no bad habbits on people. It is well structured, it can be read easily, is truly multi-platform and is free. The Windows port is very good and allows access to Windows Widgets with a minimum of trouble.
As easy to learn, but not that strong on the "bad habbits forming" part is Visual Basic. It follows a completely different programming model to "normal" newbie languages but it is much more "goal-oriented" than most beginner languages. It is also easier to produce impressive results with it, and, frankly, the VB (and Visual Studio) IDE is as good as they get.
Yes, ok, *I* am the racist, whatever. AFAIK, the neonazi groups are a clearly swedish phenomenon, I don't think you import them from, say, Finland or Norway. As for religious extremists, care to give an example? Had many terrorist attacks lately that you feel the need to close your borders to outsiders?
Since you are a racist, I say stand by your convictions and defend them, don't make an arse of yourself to prove the unprovable...
I'll be glad to show the door to the three fins, two brits and two french guys who are currently working for me since they dillute the cultural strength of my country and might want to overthrow it. Great reasoning.
Or perhaps you meant that only "dark" people should not be allowed in. Excellent...
HFS+ on MacOSX "workstation" (ie not the Server Edition) does not officially have journaling. However, enabling it is a matter of opening up a terminal window and typing one line.
HFS+ is a pretty stable fs. Dunno about ufs but since it creates problems with a lot of osx software, I am led to believe that it is not exactly the fs of choice for that particular OS.
The fact that one of their writers was a sad wanker, although diminishes the value and the prestige of the newspaper in my eyes, does not mean that the newspaper became, suddenly, crap. Indeed, the editorials are still among the best in the world as is the diplomatic analysis and the world view. YOMV, of course...
All I know is that I have never received anything classified as spam in my "info" e-mail address. I have, so far, received only one email for the paid edition of nyt, and that carried huge "sorry for the inconvenience" text. Pretty acceptable to me. If it's not acceptable to you, fair enough.
I have a special e-mail addy that I use only for registering with newspapers. I hav given it to NYT, Washington Post, the Economist, Times and the Observer. I have NEVER, repeat NEVER received absolutely anything other than the free news bulletins that I requested.
NYT is one of the most valid source of news. They are GIVING it to you for FREE in exchange of a valid e-mail address that they DO NOT abuse. I am sorry, I cannot be sympathetic to your argument. If reading nyt or any of the other free news sources on the internet means something to you, you will consider the cost of having an extra email account for reading the news minimal. I find it an excellent deal, myself, since I can remember when there was no internet and we had to actually BUY the newspapers to read their articles.
Outlook is being widely used because it is the best corporate mailer / groupware client out there. Accept it. You might think Evolution is good, even Eudora. You are wrong. Eudora was THE mailer in the 90s, not any more. Just because you have this (wrong, imho) preconception that "M$=BAD", it doesn't mean that they don't know how to make productive software.
Also, Outlook is a different beast from Outlook Express. Yes, the latter is full of holes, has an anoying interface and can be a gateway for virii, but I have NEVER had any problems with Outlook in all the years I have been using it. I am currently using Outlook 2003 beta and I find its new interface excellent and extremelly useful for someone who has to sort through 300 emails daily (not including spam). If Evolution does it for you, fair enough, but there are people out there who like Outlook and appreciate its features...
Many "contries", including the US do NOT have anti-monopoly laws. They have laws that punish companies that abuse their monopolies to force their methods of doing business on their customers.
Also, arguably, Microsoft does not have a monopoly in the server business. Home and office, yes - server, no way.
this is neither my rights, nor is it online, nor, come to think of it, does it have anything to do with news for geeks, being that it is news about SEWING. I mean, with ALL that is happening in the world, do the editors think that they cannot find anything more interesting?
Ah fuck it, at least they're not posting SCO stories...
OTOH, people who don't know enough about their computer to bother to find out about turning off automatic updates are best served by the "automatic updating" feature. I do think most people turn the automatic updates thing off, actually. You do get asked whether you want the feature to be turned on or off, after all. I actually know of no one who has it on. YMMV, of course.
You know, I love the register as any slashdot user does, but, seriously, it is not "news". The specific article that you are posting is full of "may" and "could". The link to SuSE linux at the end of the article hardly makes for detached commentary. In fact, had this article been posted in/. it would have been a -1 Troll.
I think that Microsoft could very well make system updates (ie not DRM related ones) obligatory but I don't think they will. And, seriously, even if they do, what stops you from blocking windowsupdate.microsoft.com at your firewall?
That patch was not automatically applied. The only patches that are automatically applied are ones that fix huge holes to the operating system, and even then you have a choice of not letting windows update itself automatically. Most windows users turn off the automatic update feature as soon as they finish installing windows.
The psx is not a games machine. It is, actually, as much a games machine as the ps2 is a dvd player. Its main function is not to play games but to be a multimedia box.
The ability to play ps2 games is just an added-value component of the psx. It is not its main function, although it will do it exceptionally well. Don't discount the time frame, as well. Traditionally, technology for the mainstream living room tends to be introduced during the Olympics - remember the VCR, at least in Europe it was sold so that you can remember the unforgetable sporting moments. 2004 is going to be the year of dvd recorders in the living room - now, if people have a choice between a generic dvd recorder and one that acts as a multimedia hub and can play the biggest library of games there is, do you think people will mind spending a couple of hundred euros / dollars more to get the psx? I think not.
It is also an excellent way for a ps2 to pass the all-seeing wife. Don't underestimate the power of nagging!
That wanker of an "editor", michael, is a fucking disgrace to/. and an embaracement to people with half a brain who visit and support this site. What you say is indeed true,/. is not, for the most part, an intelligent discussion forum, it is a battling ground for trolls and Linux fanboys because the editors want it so. I personally enjoy it, I find the trolling and reading/. at -1 an excellent experience and I truly pity the idiots who choose to read/. at a higher threshold.
Having said that, if the majority of Linux fanboys and general idiots in here think that they need to bash MS at least once a day, I don't give a shit. If idiot "editors" like michael find it appropriate to fuel the fire to keep the business running, what the hell, so be it, but fucking try to do it in an intelligent, succint way. I know it sometimes does not seem like it, but people really appreciate intelligent conversation and rational arguments over screaming and stupid accusations. Abd for fuck's sake, this place would be SO much better with a -1 Karmawhore mod...
There is a port in the back that seems to be a normal monitor port. If it really is, and if you really can connect a normal monitor there, then the PSX will be a truly great home PC. With a respectable and professionaly supported Sony Linux distribution (that already exists), killer looks and EXCELLENT capabilities for being a one-stop do-it-all machine, this will be the Amiga of this decade. As long as it costs less than 1000 euros, it has a place in my living room.
Microsoft have been outdone by far. Well done Sony.
Bollocks. First of all, MS outsources customer support in most countries, so you are likely never to have talked to a MS helpdesk. Second, and most important, I have had to talk to MS helpdesks in three different EU countries and, trust me, it has been VERY easy to get someone to register my problem. NOT ONCE have I been told to send them an e-mail. YMMV, of course, but "always", does not hold true.
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As easy to learn, but not that strong on the "bad habbits forming" part is Visual Basic. It follows a completely different programming model to "normal" newbie languages but it is much more "goal-oriented" than most beginner languages. It is also easier to produce impressive results with it, and, frankly, the VB (and Visual Studio) IDE is as good as they get.
Since you are a racist, I say stand by your convictions and defend them, don't make an arse of yourself to prove the unprovable...
Or perhaps you meant that only "dark" people should not be allowed in. Excellent...
HFS+ is a pretty stable fs. Dunno about ufs but since it creates problems with a lot of osx software, I am led to believe that it is not exactly the fs of choice for that particular OS.
The fact that one of their writers was a sad wanker, although diminishes the value and the prestige of the newspaper in my eyes, does not mean that the newspaper became, suddenly, crap. Indeed, the editorials are still among the best in the world as is the diplomatic analysis and the world view. YOMV, of course...
All I know is that I have never received anything classified as spam in my "info" e-mail address. I have, so far, received only one email for the paid edition of nyt, and that carried huge "sorry for the inconvenience" text. Pretty acceptable to me. If it's not acceptable to you, fair enough.
NYT is one of the most valid source of news. They are GIVING it to you for FREE in exchange of a valid e-mail address that they DO NOT abuse. I am sorry, I cannot be sympathetic to your argument. If reading nyt or any of the other free news sources on the internet means something to you, you will consider the cost of having an extra email account for reading the news minimal. I find it an excellent deal, myself, since I can remember when there was no internet and we had to actually BUY the newspapers to read their articles.
Also, Outlook is a different beast from Outlook Express. Yes, the latter is full of holes, has an anoying interface and can be a gateway for virii, but I have NEVER had any problems with Outlook in all the years I have been using it. I am currently using Outlook 2003 beta and I find its new interface excellent and extremelly useful for someone who has to sort through 300 emails daily (not including spam). If Evolution does it for you, fair enough, but there are people out there who like Outlook and appreciate its features...
it's open source! You are just imagining the bugs.
Also, arguably, Microsoft does not have a monopoly in the server business. Home and office, yes - server, no way.
Ah fuck it, at least they're not posting SCO stories...
OTOH, people who don't know enough about their computer to bother to find out about turning off automatic updates are best served by the "automatic updating" feature. I do think most people turn the automatic updates thing off, actually. You do get asked whether you want the feature to be turned on or off, after all. I actually know of no one who has it on. YMMV, of course.
I think that Microsoft could very well make system updates (ie not DRM related ones) obligatory but I don't think they will. And, seriously, even if they do, what stops you from blocking windowsupdate.microsoft.com at your firewall?
That patch was not automatically applied. The only patches that are automatically applied are ones that fix huge holes to the operating system, and even then you have a choice of not letting windows update itself automatically. Most windows users turn off the automatic update feature as soon as they finish installing windows.
The ability to play ps2 games is just an added-value component of the psx. It is not its main function, although it will do it exceptionally well. Don't discount the time frame, as well. Traditionally, technology for the mainstream living room tends to be introduced during the Olympics - remember the VCR, at least in Europe it was sold so that you can remember the unforgetable sporting moments. 2004 is going to be the year of dvd recorders in the living room - now, if people have a choice between a generic dvd recorder and one that acts as a multimedia hub and can play the biggest library of games there is, do you think people will mind spending a couple of hundred euros / dollars more to get the psx? I think not.
It is also an excellent way for a ps2 to pass the all-seeing wife. Don't underestimate the power of nagging!
You must FREAK OUT watching all the colours on the tv!
Funny in k5, troll in /. . How interesting...
Having said that, if the majority of Linux fanboys and general idiots in here think that they need to bash MS at least once a day, I don't give a shit. If idiot "editors" like michael find it appropriate to fuel the fire to keep the business running, what the hell, so be it, but fucking try to do it in an intelligent, succint way. I know it sometimes does not seem like it, but people really appreciate intelligent conversation and rational arguments over screaming and stupid accusations. Abd for fuck's sake, this place would be SO much better with a -1 Karmawhore mod...
You know there are other "sites" on the "Internet", don't you?
I've lost you there. How does removing Firewire from the PS2 benefit Intel?
Microsoft have been outdone by far. Well done Sony.
Beautiful...
Bollocks. First of all, MS outsources customer support in most countries, so you are likely never to have talked to a MS helpdesk. Second, and most important, I have had to talk to MS helpdesks in three different EU countries and, trust me, it has been VERY easy to get someone to register my problem. NOT ONCE have I been told to send them an e-mail. YMMV, of course, but "always", does not hold true.