While this sounds like a grand announcement, compare this with GSM networks (like T-mobile or AT&T). You can already use any GSM phone, even one that T-mobile does not sell. You don't need their permission, and it doesn't have to be approved in their "state of the art" testing facility.
If anything, this news brings them closer to the device independence of GSM, but is still not completely there.
Giving back patches to the original distribution helps not just everyone _else_, but also you. It is not just altruism that makes companies like Apple give patches to gcc back to the FSF. It is simpler to let the FSF handle the main distribution, instead of having to reapply the patches everytime there is a new release.
The easiest way to convince someone is to show them that it helps them.
Made me forget about buying model trains. Who wants to dunk lots of money into buying parts when you can just construct a 500 train network in your computer?
I don't think the pace of technology is as quick as in the WordStar Wordperfect days. Back then, the number of computer sold in _one year_ was more than the entire existing installed base. That is not true anymore. Many people are still using Windows 2000, and the old IE.
Firefox and Opera are living proof that a lot of existing machines aren't going to move to newer software, even when the barrior to entry is low.
That said, the world would be much better if Firefox and Opera whip IE's soft tushy.
This is silly. Spyware exists because it has the right incentives. The real target for this lawsuit should be Microsoft. If it was not for their OS, the spyware companies would not have the incentives.
Spyware exists because for a very low cost, you can take over a given Windows machine. I've used many platforms over the years, and Windows is the only one susceptible to spyware.
Stay with the diet, and avoid snacking whatsoever. I've found that the fade goes away with time. After a few weeks, my body regained its earlier concentration level. I found it helpful _not_ to think about the possibility to snack: thinking about it usually made it worse.
True. But IIS is fairly stagnant (sometimes dropping) and Firefox is fairly stagnant (and mostly rising).
The difference is greater in countries where choice is available: Germany, for instance.
They were focussed on the end-user experience (TM) and were looking to integrate their distribution channels by consolidating their partners. They were constantly innovating, to provide a richer set of functionality.
Sigh. Why do I have to explain these things to such mighty techies...
The parent raises a very important point.
While it is good that Linux is getting popular, not everyone working with Linux is "fighting for the desktop". For us, Linux is a tool to get
stuff done. And it does it so well.
Linux fills a very important need and all this black and white "OS X will rule, Linux will die" talk is pointless.
Call me when Google installs OS X on their cluster, ok?
V.
Really? That must be so nice. I can't wait to tell my parents (over dialup) and my roomie's parents (over dialup in a dinky village in Wales) how cool it is to download all of SP2 over a slow connection.
The mail order bit is sensible, but your suggestion of Windows Update not being a problem over dial-up is a load of bollocks.
Very true, very absolutely true!
The quality of software is absolutely gorgeous, and it is at a state where our machines are splendid tools.
Thank you very much, indeed. You have all made a big difference in my life.
This is an awesome idea. I spend so much time around computers: lab computers, office machines. The only thing I need is my own storage. I should be able to carry the disk with me, and then which computer I am at is irrelevant.
Also reduces sysadmin hassles.
Kudos.
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Do you think they'll make it through the 30 days easily? How much time do you give SCO before it implodes amidst much celebration?
I give it about two months.
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While this sounds like a grand announcement, compare this with GSM networks (like T-mobile or AT&T). You can already use any GSM phone, even one that T-mobile does not sell. You don't need their permission, and it doesn't have to be approved in their "state of the art" testing facility. If anything, this news brings them closer to the device independence of GSM, but is still not completely there.
Giving back patches to the original distribution helps not just everyone _else_, but also you. It is not just altruism that makes companies like Apple give patches to gcc back to the FSF. It is simpler to let the FSF handle the main distribution, instead of having to reapply the patches everytime there is a new release. The easiest way to convince someone is to show them that it helps them.
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Made me forget about buying model trains. Who wants to dunk lots of money into buying parts when you can just construct a 500 train network in your computer?
Vik
I don't think the pace of technology is as quick as in the WordStar Wordperfect days. Back then, the number of computer sold in _one year_ was more than the entire existing installed base. That is not true anymore. Many people are still using Windows 2000, and the old IE.
Firefox and Opera are living proof that a lot of existing machines aren't going to move to newer software, even when the barrior to entry is low.
That said, the world would be much better if Firefox and Opera whip IE's soft tushy.
This is silly. Spyware exists because it has the right incentives. The real target for this lawsuit should be Microsoft. If it was not for their OS, the spyware companies would not have the incentives.
Spyware exists because for a very low cost, you can take over a given Windows machine. I've used many platforms over the years, and Windows is the only one susceptible to spyware.
So fire away, but at the right target.
Atleast they are being honest about it. Getting Windows is the same as not getting any os at all, of course
Stay with the diet, and avoid snacking whatsoever. I've found that the fade goes away with time. After a few weeks, my body regained its earlier concentration level. I found it helpful _not_ to think about the possibility to snack: thinking about it usually made it worse.
As always.
True. But IIS is fairly stagnant (sometimes dropping) and Firefox is fairly stagnant (and mostly rising). The difference is greater in countries where choice is available: Germany, for instance.
They were focussed on the end-user experience (TM) and were looking to integrate their distribution channels by consolidating their partners. They were constantly innovating, to provide a richer set of functionality. Sigh. Why do I have to explain these things to such mighty techies...
The parent raises a very important point. While it is good that Linux is getting popular, not everyone working with Linux is "fighting for the desktop". For us, Linux is a tool to get stuff done. And it does it so well. Linux fills a very important need and all this black and white "OS X will rule, Linux will die" talk is pointless. Call me when Google installs OS X on their cluster, ok? V.
Really? That must be so nice. I can't wait to tell my parents (over dialup) and my roomie's parents (over dialup in a dinky village in Wales) how cool it is to download all of SP2 over a slow connection. The mail order bit is sensible, but your suggestion of Windows Update not being a problem over dial-up is a load of bollocks.
Very true, very absolutely true! The quality of software is absolutely gorgeous, and it is at a state where our machines are splendid tools. Thank you very much, indeed. You have all made a big difference in my life.
See, there are even jobs out there!
This is an awesome idea. I spend so much time around computers: lab computers, office machines. The only thing I need is my own storage. I should be able to carry the disk with me, and then which computer I am at is irrelevant. Also reduces sysadmin hassles. Kudos.
Do you think they'll make it through the 30 days easily? How much time do you give SCO before it implodes amidst much celebration? I give it about two months.