In that case, you thank your favorite deity and politely disengage, considering yourself lucky you found out so fast that you shouldn't be working for him.
Wouldn't a hunting rifle be much cheaper and more practical?
I can hit a clay pigeon on a pole at 300 yards with one, I am sure a better marksmen could hit such a huge target from much further away.
I'll future-quote:
"Uh, that was planned for. We were uh, using, uh, the blimps to, you know, ummm, find the evil people that were trying to take them down to prevent them from spotting their allies. Yeah! That's what happened and the DoD documents will, I mean, DO say so!"
Yeah, because the 9/11 attacks were all about not having radar visibility of the aircraft, uh huh. Sure.
They were perfectly visible by radar.
So this is a hidden agenda (technology that will not be mentioned by them) or a complete BS example of making Americans feel comfortable, like nothing will ever happen again because they're being watched out for.
Because they're trying to run the device from the perspective of the average end user. And that perspective has been clad in suckiness since the beginning.
Is this the reason why Google are having such a hard time selling Nexus devices? Are the hardware manufacturer + carriers reluctant to allow teh NExus 4 on the market at "Google prices"?
Engineers are usually focused on the current version, and devices that are coming out in the next year.
So what you're saying is that it's absolutely PERFECT for the wireless industry, eh? Keep people wanting the future product that you have to buy before the end of your contract!
Right, lets waste money prepping for Red Dawn. The US has not been at risk of invasion for two centuries.
Aw, c'mon. It's not a waste. Psychologists have come to a consensus that it would be better to start firing weapons and disturbing people early this time instead of waiting for invading forces and bombs to destroy daily life. They're just preparing for the next war on U.S. soil.:)
Going forward, Mozilla will essentially be blocking all plugins except the very latest version of Flash. The company won't say why it is exempting Adobe's plugin, but it's most likely because users expect their videos to play automatically (and advertisers expect their ads to load automatically).
Emphasis mine.
"Follow the money." That's a reason I can understand.
Makes me glad I usually run with Adblock and NoScript.
Um, remember Windows 7 and the "OMG I have to click 'Open' every time I want to open an application?'
It's annoying. They just bypassed the annoying by allowing the plugin that's used almost everywhere. Secure? No. Convenient? Yes. Threat? Who knows?
I'm sorry, but this is something I have to post...
Ok, now imagine the 45-year-old guy and his friend who develop a nuclear propulsion rocket core in their basement and announce its creation to the U.S. gov't.
I'll let your minds take the funny from here.
"But we were helping the government in its endeavors!"
So, does this mean that the only valuable feature of Google I've found so far is going to stop today? That's the ability to sync all my Android device calendars through my gmail account. Gone? I won't be able to enter an appointment on my tablet and have it show up on my phone?
From TFA's link to Google's statements:
"What do I need to do if I’m already using Google Sync?
Nothing! Existing users can continue to use Google Sync on their current devices.
Starting January 30, 2013, users, other than paid Google Apps users, won't be able to set up new devices using Google Sync and should see our sync site for instructions. You can also consult with your device carrier or manufacturer for how they recommend to sync with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Contacts. Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government customers can continue to set up new devices with Google Sync after this date."
..and 20 mil is enough to develop that??? 75x the capability?
I'm no genius in development or marketing, but if that could have been done, it would have already.
I don't see in TFA where it says how long they have to complete this project. So that makes one wonder if they'll (based on Moore's Law) have it out one week earlier than all competitors with that small lump of change.
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In that case, you thank your favorite deity and politely disengage, considering yourself lucky you found out so fast that you shouldn't be working for him.
...or her.
I joke not. It's happened.
Good ol Dice...
There was a time not so long ago, (late 90's) when the name Dice.com was fitting (i.e. a roll of the dice).
Daz right.
To add on to that, companies used to Slice'n'Dice.com(tm) (fire and hire cheaper employees).
Wouldn't a hunting rifle be much cheaper and more practical?
I can hit a clay pigeon on a pole at 300 yards with one, I am sure a better marksmen could hit such a huge target from much further away.
I'll future-quote:
"Uh, that was planned for. We were uh, using, uh, the blimps to, you know, ummm, find the evil people that were trying to take them down to prevent them from spotting their allies. Yeah! That's what happened and the DoD documents will, I mean, DO say so!"
Yeah, because the 9/11 attacks were all about not having radar visibility of the aircraft, uh huh. Sure.
They were perfectly visible by radar.
So this is a hidden agenda (technology that will not be mentioned by them) or a complete BS example of making Americans feel comfortable, like nothing will ever happen again because they're being watched out for.
Misread galaxy s4 as s7. My mistake. Guess misreading makes me a "troll". Yay!
I thought that's what we were talking about here.
We need to get rid of old junk. You know, shelving, broken lighting fixtures, kitchen supplies, and a dead human body. No big deal.
But, but, but... AT&T maps has SO much more to offer than Google Maps! It has......... More!
/snark
You are running stock on that device?
WHY?
Because they're trying to run the device from the perspective of the average end user. And that perspective has been clad in suckiness since the beginning.
Is this the reason why Google are having such a hard time selling Nexus devices? Are the hardware manufacturer + carriers reluctant to allow teh NExus 4 on the market at "Google prices"?
Well, that and their lack of Flash support.
Engineers are usually focused on the current version, and devices that are coming out in the next year.
So what you're saying is that it's absolutely PERFECT for the wireless industry, eh? Keep people wanting the future product that you have to buy before the end of your contract!
I wish I were joking.
Right, lets waste money prepping for Red Dawn. The US has not been at risk of invasion for two centuries.
Aw, c'mon. It's not a waste. Psychologists have come to a consensus that it would be better to start firing weapons and disturbing people early this time instead of waiting for invading forces and bombs to destroy daily life. They're just preparing for the next war on U.S. soil. :)
</sarcasm>
"This is what we'll do to you if you don't agree to every tax hike in the coming years."
I found it Reading the Fucking Article:
Emphasis mine.
"Follow the money." That's a reason I can understand.
Makes me glad I usually run with Adblock and NoScript.
Um, remember Windows 7 and the "OMG I have to click 'Open' every time I want to open an application?'
It's annoying. They just bypassed the annoying by allowing the plugin that's used almost everywhere. Secure? No. Convenient? Yes. Threat? Who knows?
Fuck $100. Make it a cool $20 and the total net earnings will skyrocket.
I'm sorry, but this is something I have to post...
Ok, now imagine the 45-year-old guy and his friend who develop a nuclear propulsion rocket core in their basement and announce its creation to the U.S. gov't.
I'll let your minds take the funny from here.
"But we were helping the government in its endeavors!"
You're saying that 60% of drives ending in car wrecks and drunken debauchery in Russia is the "New Normal?"
Okay then. Off to the liquor store at 50kph over!
I test new drives for performance, not for reliability. Now you got me thinking...
This has worked so many times in the past; how can it fail?
So, does this mean that the only valuable feature of Google I've found so far is going to stop today? That's the ability to sync all my Android device calendars through my gmail account. Gone? I won't be able to enter an appointment on my tablet and have it show up on my phone?
From TFA's link to Google's statements:
"What do I need to do if I’m already using Google Sync?
Nothing! Existing users can continue to use Google Sync on their current devices.
Starting January 30, 2013, users, other than paid Google Apps users, won't be able to set up new devices using Google Sync and should see our sync site for instructions. You can also consult with your device carrier or manufacturer for how they recommend to sync with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Contacts. Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government customers can continue to set up new devices with Google Sync after this date."
Cue the "the Chinese are way ahead of NASA" posts.
Does my "their control center is a direct knock-off of NASA's" post count? Heh.
It will give it the little gravitational push it needs to crash on Earth in 2145 or so. Thank you China.
That was the plan all along. You didn't know that? :>
..and 20 mil is enough to develop that??? 75x the capability?
I'm no genius in development or marketing, but if that could have been done, it would have already.
I don't see in TFA where it says how long they have to complete this project. So that makes one wonder if they'll (based on Moore's Law) have it out one week earlier than all competitors with that small lump of change.
Well let's see, TFA is about speed cameras, so that can't be it.....I know! PURPLE MONKEYS!!!
Do purple monkeys understand humor?
From a point of view at the center of the solar system that car was moving at 30 km/s!
The IAU as just unanimously voted in your favor.
Now they*cough*WE can all drive at the speed of our choosing because all data is relative and not permissible in court! :-D