So what's to stop the products being bought by, say, McBride enterprises llc (with some 'interesting' backers)?
Surely, the products are tangible assets which should be ringfenced to protect the interests of the other parties in the ongoing (sigh - VERY ongoing) litigation?
I was coming here to say pretty much the same thing - it's a great and simple idea that would even be of use to people with full sight. I often have problems 'dialling' a number on the touch screen of my HTC TYTN II - 'fat fingers' and all that.
So, what we're saying is that Microsoft will ask the appropriate official bodies to redefine core standards so that every manufacturer of processor-based equipment has to ensure their kit runs in an infinite loop on 31st Dec in leap years to conform with Microsoft's operating model?
I'm holding Netware Lite, SageNet and Infaplugs (anyone remember them!!??) in reserve.
I use to install Netware Servers - I think my first would have been with Netware 2.0A. I also used to run a whole raft of Netware Training courses, but 'lost touch' with things Novell around Netware 4.11 when I changed jobs.
Anyone remember fixing ESDI/SCSI Netware disk driver issues by attacking various files with a hex editor, and having to key in the hard disk defect lists!?
Oh - and which disk drive manufacturer used to print their defect list on a label affixed to the top of the drive and had to send dealers and distributors a note telling them not to photocopy the list by putting the drives on the copier as this was killing the drives with static!?
Hmm - I saw first hand the other day how one of our regional sites 'shuts down' and 'restarts' the server to clear stale terminal connections (it's running a very old multitasking, non-*x OS).
My deluxe vehicle only runs on biodiesel produced from Kopi Luwak grounds, made from coffee berries which have been eaten by and passed through the digestive tract of the Asian Palm Civet.
My motor simply purrs along the freeways, naturally!
45% of the geek population immediately die of shock 25% of the geek population lock themselves in their basements and die of starvation within a few days, playing 24/7 and forgetting to stock up on Ramen and Mountain Dew.
The world is plunged into chaos with the 30% remaining geeks being re-deployed by their respective governments to keep critical systems running.
The beginning of the end of the world starts one Sunday night: a shift changeover results in a new technician being assigned to the master controls of a chain of tactical nuclear weapons. His first action is to install Firefox. Adblock plus and NoScript on all the master control computers, replacing IE7.
During a simulation, the operators do not receive the blocked popups prompting them to acknowledge the exercise, and upon seeing 'multiple targets' on their inbound radar, they instigate a return strike against the 'enemy'. And so it begins...
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I claim prior fart.
I have a patent on "A mechanism for the reassignment of territory to a former territorial owner".
I am watching you!
So what's to stop the products being bought by, say, McBride enterprises llc (with some 'interesting' backers)?
Surely, the products are tangible assets which should be ringfenced to protect the interests of the other parties in the ongoing (sigh - VERY ongoing) litigation?
...did he run Linux?
I use micro-SD cards for my midget porn!
Keep going - your storage device may be needed for the game maps for Duke Nukem Forever.
Maybe true - but does any touchscreen phone currently on the marker have this damn useful feature?
I was coming here to say pretty much the same thing - it's a great and simple idea that would even be of use to people with full sight. I often have problems 'dialling' a number on the touch screen of my HTC TYTN II - 'fat fingers' and all that.
So, what we're saying is that Microsoft will ask the appropriate official bodies to redefine core standards so that every manufacturer of processor-based equipment has to ensure their kit runs in an infinite loop on 31st Dec in leap years to conform with Microsoft's operating model?
Maybe I should have added a /sarcasm tag
Apparently, they have now received a refund:
Linky
"You Are Experiencing an Accident"
And as Jacqui drafts the invitation to tender document in Word - up pops clippy...
"I see you are outsourcing Government IT requirements. What level of cock-up and overspend do you want?
Shall I insert the address for:
a) EDS
b) Capita
c) SAP
d) IBM
"
Liberal use of the words 'allegedly', 'might' and 'may' - and a few question marks - might have been appropriate here.
How many samples of the product have been tested, did you give the supplier a chance to verify your findings or consult an independent expert?
More importantly, how much have you set aside to cover the possible lawsuit for damaging Walmart's sales?
Stick it on ebay and with the money you receive go and enjoy the fast food meal of your choice!
Yes, you're right, it was Micropolis - I'd been racking my brains (unsuccessfully) on that one!
"Computer End Program"
"Pearly Arch"
Yep,
We've just moved into 'new' offices and the network infrastructure includes, courtesy of ebay:
3com 4500 26-port switch = 35GBP
3com 4500 26-port POE switch = 249GBP
2 x 42U comms cabinets = 100GBP
9U comms cabinet including 24-port gigabit switch = 100GBP
Dell PowerEdge 3250 dual Xeon server = 50GBP
4 x Snom 360 phones = 45GBP each
Compaq rackmount LCD monitor = 60UKP
Mitel 522x VoIP phones at around 40GBP each
My boss used to think I was mad buying second hand off ebay until I gave him the 'as new' price for the above kit.
There's a lot of good second hand stuff out there at the moment.
I'll see your LANtastic and raise you a 10-Net.
I'm holding Netware Lite, SageNet and Infaplugs (anyone remember them!!??) in reserve.
I use to install Netware Servers - I think my first would have been with Netware 2.0A. I also used to run a whole raft of Netware Training courses, but 'lost touch' with things Novell around Netware 4.11 when I changed jobs.
Anyone remember fixing ESDI/SCSI Netware disk driver issues by attacking various files with a hex editor, and having to key in the hard disk defect lists!?
Oh - and which disk drive manufacturer used to print their defect list on a label affixed to the top of the drive and had to send dealers and distributors a note telling them not to photocopy the list by putting the drives on the copier as this was killing the drives with static!?
Happy days.
I have a virtual lawn now!
Hmm - I saw first hand the other day how one of our regional sites 'shuts down' and 'restarts' the server to clear stale terminal connections (it's running a very old multitasking, non-*x OS).
Pretty much how you described.
The staff were enlightened!!
(Bet they're still doing it though)
My deluxe vehicle only runs on biodiesel produced from Kopi Luwak grounds, made from coffee berries which have been eaten by and passed through the digestive tract of the Asian Palm Civet.
My motor simply purrs along the freeways, naturally!
Do I get shot down in flames for mentioning Jasper Reports?
Bent over, facing away from the line of *AA representatives queuing behind?
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Hahaha - watch your printer go haywire!!
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In 2020, Duke Nukem Forever is released.
45% of the geek population immediately die of shock
25% of the geek population lock themselves in their basements and die of starvation within a few days, playing 24/7 and forgetting to stock up on Ramen and Mountain Dew.
The world is plunged into chaos with the 30% remaining geeks being re-deployed by their respective governments to keep critical systems running.
The beginning of the end of the world starts one Sunday night: a shift changeover results in a new technician being assigned to the master controls of a chain of tactical nuclear weapons. His first action is to install Firefox. Adblock plus and NoScript on all the master control computers, replacing IE7.
During a simulation, the operators do not receive the blocked popups prompting them to acknowledge the exercise, and upon seeing 'multiple targets' on their inbound radar, they instigate a return strike against the 'enemy'. And so it begins...