Do you ever get dizzy from up there on your high horse?
No, it's usually due to all the blood in my body rushing to my muscles to counter my natural instict to beat the living stuffing out of morons ( who desperately need it, I might add ).
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
This is actually not true. The road to hell is paved with door to door salesmen. In the winter, the younger demons like to go skating down it.
I know you "mean well" and all with your utopian plans of providing for the homeless and eduction but unfortunately due to the fact that we're HUMANS that means we need to arrainge our economies in a capitalist fashion.
So you are ok with teachers ( arguably the most important professional in our society ) getting paid squat for the work they do and are responsible for? I understand the basic human condition ( label: Fucking idiot ), but is that really a valid excuse for such a screwed set of priorities?
And where do you get off telling someone that going outside and pretending to be as good at sports as a pro is would be enjoyable?
I never said that. What I did say was go outside and play the sport yourself. And it is more rewarding when you get better at it than when someone else gets better at it.
Why put your body at risk of injury when you can watch others play a game better than you'd ever be able to? Don't you think thats a bit condescending?
Yes, and it saddens me that I have to be the one to point it out.
Where do you expect the money to go? I really enjoy watching football.
That's fine, but how much is it worth to you? What would you say the average ticket costs?
he feats of athleticism and dedication required to play at the level of NFL players is just amazing.
You'd get more enjoyment out of going outside and doing it yourself, trust me on this one.
So, I'm willing to pay money to watch their games. I'm willing to sit through commercials, and the advertising are more than willing to pay to for my attention. So, who should get all that money? I mean, it's pouring in. Lot of people are paying it. Where does it go?
This is a truely fucked up country where people can honestly and with a straight face ask this question.
Try: Homeless. Education. Security. And these are just off the top of my head.
I, for one, would MUCH rather have it go to the players, the guys out there on the field, who've spent their lives training for this, and who risk serious injury every Sunday for my entertainment, than have it line the already cushy pockets of the team owner.
I would like to see them paided enough to live on and have BITCHING medical. That's fair I think, for playing A CHILDS GAME FOR A LIVING. And they should consider themselves lucky they get that much.
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy the Apple iTunes Music Store; its AAC-encoded files sound great, the selection is decent, and it's easy to use. But I don't like feeling hemmed in. Some other MP3 players let you choose between BuyMusic, Musicmatch, and Napster, all of which use Microsoft's secure WMA files.
The article really just shows the major shortcomings with the iPod (Battery, Cost, Moving Parts etc) and gives several alternatives.
Is this the beginning of the end? It's statements like this make me question my commiment to not maim strangers.
We are talking about an OS that is still, for most intents and purposes, vapor ware ( yes, I know there are demos out. Those resemble the final product about as much as prototype cars resembing their final counter parts ). And it's a FEATURE on top of this vapor, which is itself vapor.
If this begins the downfall of any company, I would argue that company was already headed to the courts to file chapter 11 anyway.
Haha, What are you rubbing in the RIAA's face? They get paid regardless of where the music is bought! Apple (by way of the labels they they help sell) cuts them a fat check every month, trust me. The idea that buying it online is somehow "sticking it to the RIAA" is ludicrous.
Ah, what I am rubbing in their face is the fact that I ( along with 20 million other geeks ) was right about the online distribution idea. They still get their money, which is why I won't buy music from artists associated with the RIAA ( granted, most of it is crap anyway, so it's not that hard of a thing to do ).
Singles or otherwise, online sales will overtake physical sales. Wait and see.
Of course the number of units sold online is going to surpass the number of physical units sold. You have a higher availability of product, lower cost, and a greater transport for them that the consumer loves.
Of course, I am above saying I told you so to people, so I will avoid that in this case towards the RIAA. However, I would like to rub their noses in it, literally, so if someone could work that out, that'd be great.
they REALLY HAVE THESE at WaWa convenience stores.
They have them here in CA too. Funniest things in the world, because for a brief moment, you don't even realize it, but then it dawns on you the level of idiocy involved, and you can't help but laugh.
"Hi! I notice you haven't bought contraceptives in the past couple weeks. We have some excellent weight loss products on aisle 4, and our deorderant is on aisle 6", says a bright and chipper voice as I make my way to the chips and snacks aisle.
Does anyone else get the feeling that SCO is trying to get the Linux Kernel into the public domain so Microsoft can use it as a base for Longhorn? Robert X Cringley had an article about this a few months back.
Christ, did you read that article?
He lost absolutely all credibility with this line:
Even today, you can still get to a C: prompt under Windows XP, which means a disk operating system is hiding there no matter what Microsoft wants us to believe.
He is operating under the impression that all versions of windows are running on top of dos.
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Yeah, I read and re-read it, missed it entirely. What can I say? I was on a roll.
Do you ever get dizzy from up there on your high horse?
No, it's usually due to all the blood in my body rushing to my muscles to counter my natural instict to beat the living stuffing out of morons ( who desperately need it, I might add ).
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
This is actually not true. The road to hell is paved with door to door salesmen. In the winter, the younger demons like to go skating down it.
I know you "mean well" and all with your utopian plans of providing for the homeless and eduction but unfortunately due to the fact that we're HUMANS that means we need to arrainge our economies in a capitalist fashion.
So you are ok with teachers ( arguably the most important professional in our society ) getting paid squat for the work they do and are responsible for? I understand the basic human condition ( label: Fucking idiot ), but is that really a valid excuse for such a screwed set of priorities?
And where do you get off telling someone that going outside and pretending to be as good at sports as a pro is would be enjoyable?
I never said that. What I did say was go outside and play the sport yourself. And it is more rewarding when you get better at it than when someone else gets better at it.
Why put your body at risk of injury when you can watch others play a game better than you'd ever be able to? Don't you think thats a bit condescending?
Yes, and it saddens me that I have to be the one to point it out.
Where do you expect the money to go? I really enjoy watching football.
That's fine, but how much is it worth to you? What would you say the average ticket costs?
he feats of athleticism and dedication required to play at the level of NFL players is just amazing.
You'd get more enjoyment out of going outside and doing it yourself, trust me on this one.
So, I'm willing to pay money to watch their games. I'm willing to sit through commercials, and the advertising are more than willing to pay to for my attention. So, who should get all that money? I mean, it's pouring in. Lot of people are paying it. Where does it go?
This is a truely fucked up country where people can honestly and with a straight face ask this question.
Try: Homeless. Education. Security. And these are just off the top of my head.
I, for one, would MUCH rather have it go to the players, the guys out there on the field, who've spent their lives training for this, and who risk serious injury every Sunday for my entertainment, than have it line the already cushy pockets of the team owner.
I would like to see them paided enough to live on and have BITCHING medical. That's fair I think, for playing A CHILDS GAME FOR A LIVING. And they should consider themselves lucky they get that much.
Supply and demand at its finest.
And morality at it's worse.
Ok, seriously, who thinks the underwear gnomes have a better bussiness plan?
So, let's say for conviencence and ease, these things are implanted in the head and they go wireless to the remote motors.
:)
Now, further, let's say we can hijack that signal.
Personally, I'm hoping EVERYONE gets on of these.
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy the Apple iTunes Music Store; its AAC-encoded files sound great, the selection is decent, and it's easy to use. But I don't like feeling hemmed in. Some other MP3 players let you choose between BuyMusic, Musicmatch, and Napster, all of which use Microsoft's secure WMA files.
The article really just shows the major shortcomings with the iPod (Battery, Cost, Moving Parts etc) and gives several alternatives.
No, it shows who CNET wants as it's friends.
Is this the beginning of the end? It's statements like this make me question my commiment to not maim strangers.
We are talking about an OS that is still, for most intents and purposes, vapor ware ( yes, I know there are demos out. Those resemble the final product about as much as prototype cars resembing their final counter parts ). And it's a FEATURE on top of this vapor, which is itself vapor.
If this begins the downfall of any company, I would argue that company was already headed to the courts to file chapter 11 anyway.
Since when has been ok to post stories and articles without backing it up with proof?
Now, were this a link to The Weekly World News, that'd be different. ( I love that rag )
Right hand, this is left hand, come in, over.
Now if they could figure out how to deliver the liner notes along with the music.
;-)
Some of us do like to read that stuff.
(And the info about composer - and copyright holder - is useful too. Duh.
They have that, it's called a website.
Haha, What are you rubbing in the RIAA's face? They get paid regardless of where the music is bought! Apple (by way of the labels they they help sell) cuts them a fat check every month, trust me. The idea that buying it online is somehow "sticking it to the RIAA" is ludicrous.
Ah, what I am rubbing in their face is the fact that I ( along with 20 million other geeks ) was right about the online distribution idea. They still get their money, which is why I won't buy music from artists associated with the RIAA ( granted, most of it is crap anyway, so it's not that hard of a thing to do ).
Singles or otherwise, online sales will overtake physical sales. Wait and see.
...Well no SHIT sherlock!
Of course the number of units sold online is going to surpass the number of physical units sold. You have a higher availability of product, lower cost, and a greater transport for them that the consumer loves.
Of course, I am above saying I told you so to people, so I will avoid that in this case towards the RIAA. However, I would like to rub their noses in it, literally, so if someone could work that out, that'd be great.
EMP weapon was in the real world, nice try though.
You think so, eh?
...and I bet you geek STILL don't get a tan. :)
and the increase in reality TV shows. Coincidence? I leave it to you, the gentle reader, to determine.
and he's absolutely right. We could just unplug our computers and leave them in a cold, dark room all by themselves, with no power.
For the rest of us, however, security starts with the code.
*clap* *clap* *clap*
You sure smile a whole lot, don't you? Later Smiles.
What can I say? I'm always on a natural high.
The hardest part is when people ask me why I'm so happy. The fact that I lie to them, and they believe it, almost doubles me over in laughter.
..quite like stories of the gulibility of your average person.
It just makes me giddy.
So did Jennifer Aniston's manager on officespace!
Definately a step in the wrong direction. We we want her wearing less, not more.
they REALLY HAVE THESE at WaWa convenience stores.
They have them here in CA too. Funniest things in the world, because for a brief moment, you don't even realize it, but then it dawns on you the level of idiocy involved, and you can't help but laugh.
"Hi! I notice you haven't bought contraceptives in the past couple weeks. We have some excellent weight loss products on aisle 4, and our deorderant is on aisle 6", says a bright and chipper voice as I make my way to the chips and snacks aisle.
We need to invade Vietnam before this "giving away" idea spreads throughout Southeast Asia.
Kill them all, let Gates sort 'em out
You want a group that has been, historically, non-conformists to agree on something so singular as a logo?
Here's a cup, there's the hoover dam. You'll have better luck.
btw, I think it's more fitting that hackers do not have a logo, personally.
Does anyone else get the feeling that SCO is trying to get the Linux Kernel into the public domain so Microsoft can use it as a base for Longhorn? Robert X Cringley had an article about this a few months back.
Christ, did you read that article?
He lost absolutely all credibility with this line:
Even today, you can still get to a C: prompt under Windows XP, which means a disk operating system is hiding there no matter what Microsoft wants us to believe.
He is operating under the impression that all versions of windows are running on top of dos.