A company sees a law that another company uses to successfully do something, and then tries to apply the same general concept to their own sitaution.
3. Profit.
Like Lexmark Printers.. Most companies (or at least the higherups) want to abuse any, and all rules to gain an advantage, and make more money.
This is somewhat offtopic (read: entirely) but I used to think that politicians were completely screwed up, but at the very least our judges were generally on key.
It doesn't seem that way anymore, if it ever was.
The ISP I worked for back in 1996 lost a case because the judge said, in court, "I have absolutely no idea about anything involving computers, so I award the plantif half of what they are asking."
The licensing agreement that was signed, in actual ink and paper, said the customer was wrong, but the judge awarded half anyway.
How can we hold these people accountable? This is the very backbone of our society, our laws and the way they are enacted.... End Off Topic Rant.
I think in some way, you knew he had thought about it, and you wanted to expose him, expose him I say..... If it's any consolation, I didn't get the joke either.
That was definately a good interview. It made me all warm and fuzzy inside to know that somewhere in the distance are a group of people, probably gnomes, who work on software projects and don't require payment. Just the love of the game.
(Excuse me, I'm on lunch, and all i've heard for my break is that X and Y need to be completed. I'm drifting in and out conscience.)
I really doubt that Microsoft is making this software with any intention aside from
3. Profit.
I don't think they have any grudge for Tivo, they just would like to make money off anything they can.
Microsoft has a wonderful monopoly going. Everyone knows they want/need a computer, and it comes packaged with so many things that most people don't have any idea what they bought it for.
They just continue to package things in it that people will use. Tivo may never make it, but when Microsoft can just bundle things together, you will.
I don't like corn, but if i had to buy it at the store every time I bought carrots, I would own a lot of corn, and you would never know I hated it.
The guide is very well written, and easy to understand.
Can Linux run something like this?
I have Linux installed on a pc, and I will use linux for a year straight, never touching windows until a few programs make me deal with the obtruse nature, and all the spyware, lock ups, and virtual memory sky rocketing my pc to a hault.
If it wasn't for Civ 3 PTW, I would never run windows, and I think that is how a lot of people are.
This is something I would gladly spend the extra money on, but do you have to use windows for all these functions.
(I have never actually payed attention to what comes out in the way of viewing television, recording it, and so on. If the options that are in the Windows verision are in a linux version, if any, that would definately be something to setup.)
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True, I would actually hold on to it. I would probably lose it before it became of any real use.
The best way to keep in touch with me is send me a simple email with everything you want to include about what you do, what you are selling, what I might use your assistance for, so on.
and when I need something, I will search through my archives for a word, and if your email comes up, your hired.
The top 100 Scientific Stories of the worst video games ever made.
A gala event featuring diffrent elements trying to take over an indian captive.
Not only will it be a list involving the numbers 23, and 4, but also will include ultra obvious answers and things that don't even follow what the lists intentions were. (A joystick is not a videogame.)
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Exactly. Been on the list since it was first uttered.
It works like a charm too. Haven't been called since!
with the current rate of things happening.
... End Off Topic Rant.
A company sees a law that another company uses to successfully do something, and then tries to apply the same general concept to their own sitaution.
3. Profit.
Like Lexmark Printers.. Most companies (or at least the higherups) want to abuse any, and all rules to gain an advantage, and make more money.
This is somewhat offtopic (read: entirely) but I used to think that politicians were completely screwed up, but at the very least our judges were generally on key.
It doesn't seem that way anymore, if it ever was.
The ISP I worked for back in 1996 lost a case because the judge said, in court, "I have absolutely no idea about anything involving computers, so I award the plantif half of what they are asking."
The licensing agreement that was signed, in actual ink and paper, said the customer was wrong, but the judge awarded half anyway.
How can we hold these people accountable? This is the very backbone of our society, our laws and the way they are enacted.
The funny thing is, she is the LAST person that wants to do it.
My wife's vows were, "I promise to honor you, and I don't do windows."
Was it? Was it really?
.... If it's any consolation, I didn't get the joke either.
I think in some way, you knew he had thought about it, and you wanted to expose him, expose him I say.
That was definately a good interview. It made me all warm and fuzzy inside to know that somewhere in the distance are a group of people, probably gnomes, who work on software projects and don't require payment. Just the love of the game.
(Excuse me, I'm on lunch, and all i've heard for my break is that X and Y need to be completed. I'm drifting in and out conscience.)
You think they will stop when they have a large portion of your cable bill?
You underestimate their goals danielson
I find it odd I never thought of that. :)
Ha Ha.
Brilliant, and ToS is considered legally binding, right?
I think everyone needs to collectively take ToS a bit more seriously. No need to continue to reenforce the lacksidasical approach.
I really doubt that Microsoft is making this software with any intention aside from
3. Profit.
I don't think they have any grudge for Tivo, they just would like to make money off anything they can.
Microsoft has a wonderful monopoly going. Everyone knows they want/need a computer, and it comes packaged with so many things that most people don't have any idea what they bought it for.
They just continue to package things in it that people will use. Tivo may never make it, but when Microsoft can just bundle things together, you will.
I don't like corn, but if i had to buy it at the store every time I bought carrots, I would own a lot of corn, and you would never know I hated it.
I agree. For some reason football games just are not the same on PC.
Then again, strategy games are never the same on console.
The guide is very well written, and easy to understand.
Can Linux run something like this?
I have Linux installed on a pc, and I will use linux for a year straight, never touching windows until a few programs make me deal with the obtruse nature, and all the spyware, lock ups, and virtual memory sky rocketing my pc to a hault.
If it wasn't for Civ 3 PTW, I would never run windows, and I think that is how a lot of people are.
This is something I would gladly spend the extra money on, but do you have to use windows for all these functions.
(I have never actually payed attention to what comes out in the way of viewing television, recording it, and so on. If the options that are in the Windows verision are in a linux version, if any, that would definately be something to setup.)
"While I did not find it as much of a page turner as Douglas Adams' Hitchhikers Guide."
That's an unfair assessment. No book could compare.
(I have attempted to read the Bat Book on numerous occations, only to be reminded that it's topic is actually sendmail.)
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So any time there is an article about Microsoft on Slashdot, I am to assume they did something wrong.
They need an FAQ for this stuff.
I don't know why you would need help. I just drink every time its *:00.
Okay.. I'm lying.
*:*
The internet may be 20 years old, but I miss the BBS.
:(
Sure, it wasn't graphically intense, and yes... I had to wait 3 seconds a charcters, but Violet was the first love of my life.
She may have gotten around, but Seth would sing his stories, and you'd slowly work your way with Violet.
I miss dialing for 3 hours to connect.
I usually think the 3# Profits are pretty good. I'd give it a B+.
But aside from that, you're analysis is money.
Ching!
True, I would actually hold on to it. I would probably lose it before it became of any real use.
The best way to keep in touch with me is send me a simple email with everything you want to include about what you do, what you are selling, what I might use your assistance for, so on.
and when I need something, I will search through my archives for a word, and if your email comes up, your hired.
The top 100 Scientific Stories of the worst video games ever made.
A gala event featuring diffrent elements trying to take over an indian captive.
Not only will it be a list involving the numbers 23, and 4, but also will include ultra obvious answers and things that don't even follow what the lists intentions were. (A joystick is not a videogame.)
Join us for this once in a weekday event.
Please, I'm begging.
I recieve enough email at work that I don't bother to reply to, enough business cards, and idle conversation.
I do not need to load some electronic buisness card to contact someone.
I can just write it down!
"Whenever anyone hands me something, it's like they're saying, "Here... you throw this away."" - Mitch Hedberg
No, but one might help you repair a machine, while the other will just collect dust.
Oh no... Please cease this train of thought!
Aol Business Cards, Instead of Pamplets, little Buisness cards you load.
No, No, NO!
"Here's my card, give me a call sometime."
"Will do, Debian."
But, I always carry around several cds anyway.
And with the rate I lose those, I don't want to have to carry anything smaller.