While the plot (and especially dialog) of the movie was pretty poor, the visuals were absolutely awesome.
And with CG content being standard these days, if the plot sux and the visuals are "average" by today's technology and such, what then makes this movie worth seeing? And, are there any parallels between eye candy and heroin?
"I founded and managed Linux Today in 1998, bringing it up from nothing into the most powerful and large Linux news website in the world, in less than a year."
Let me continue this silly thought...
"...I then sold Linux Today to internet.com for shitload of cash. I am told that they no longer lube the server transitors with tofu. I promise to donate the shitload of cash internet.com paid me for Linux Today to starving programmer / gamers in the inner-city."
But what about those who are just venturing into the Linux world and are just getting thier feet wet. There are a lot of those and they don't understand it all yet.
Oh, the poor little babies! We shall have to hold their hands and make sure the big bad Microsoft doesn't molest them! Your benevolent uncle will show you the way!
Good Lord! This is the silliest thing I've ever heard. Those "just venturing" into Linux already have a clue and can protect themselves from M$ FUD. I love this "just venturing" crap, it's like saying when you go down to the strip and pick up hoes' and have them paddle your ass, your "just venturing" to see if you like sex. "just venturing". Good grief.
Hi. My name is Raghavan Srinivas. I am just like you! Have you heard the Word? It's beautiful here, why don't you come be a part of the body? The Body is warm. The body is true. Have you heard the Word? Would you like some cornbread? Talk with me for a bit!
Unless something is done, there will come a time when multi-nationals own everything. Has someone already patented the concept of pointing to a location in code? The act of typing an alpha-numeric character into a web based form? The idea of physically depressing an electro-mechanical mechanism to effect change of state in a physical or electronic system? The act of inhaling air and making an energy exchange with human blood? This is just silly. It has to stop.
I'm sorry, but you can "flamebait" or "troll" me all you want. This is silly. If there was ever an excuse to say "get a life", this it it. Good-fucking-bye.
There is a post that asks about any apps that actually use Mono (and really, was that the best choice of names), so mybe this is redundent.
But... it this something that is a serious effort, or is it just an "If Microsoft can do it, Open Source can do it better" thing? Is there really a need / purpose / use for this other then to "one-up" the hated M$?
For business related death I have prepared extensive documentation on servers, passwords, accounts, banking relationships, etc. and have filed that in my bank lock-box.
This will really do your employer good. Not. It's not like anyone but you can go down to your safe-deposit box and grab all this stuff... They'll have to wait until probate!
You, me, everyone has a right to profit from their labors. Microsoft can charge whatever it wants for it's crap. If you are stupid enough to pay for it, that's your problem.
Revenue is what you take in. Income is what you keep. (AKA profit) Gives you a clue as to what their markup is (:-0)
I am no friend of Microsoft, but... You are saying a 100% mark-up for software is bad. Just because a company's numbers are in the billions does not nessesarily mean they no longer have a right to make money on their profit? And considering that the basic materials for a software product are cheap, and that the basic technology for Windows and Office has already been developed, I'm surprised the ratio isn't higher. We live in a capitalist world where you are allowed to squeeze as much as the market will bare. And, there is a realistic alternative, it's called Linux. And the desktop is just fine.
if the wire protocol is open wouldn't it be easier for RIAA/MPAA/USGOV/ISPs to look at the data and block certain traffic/file names to "cover their own ass" or have evidence to prosecute you?
If you're not doing anything wrong, than you have nothing to worry about.
What about over-population? Are there not enough people in the World already? This is a silly thing to be wanting, to live "forever" or at least a lot longer, the planet simply does not have the resources to sustain infinatly growing populations. Not to mention where are all the people going to live? I keep thinking of Soylent Green...
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And with CG content being standard these days, if the plot sux and the visuals are "average" by today's technology and such, what then makes this movie worth seeing? And, are there any parallels between eye candy and heroin?
Let me continue this silly thought...
"...I then sold Linux Today to internet.com for shitload of cash. I am told that they no longer lube the server transitors with tofu. I promise to donate the shitload of cash internet.com paid me for Linux Today to starving programmer / gamers in the inner-city."
Are you telling me PHBs read? And technical material to boot? Please pass the pipe this way.
Oh, the poor little babies! We shall have to hold their hands and make sure the big bad Microsoft doesn't molest them! Your benevolent uncle will show you the way!
Good Lord! This is the silliest thing I've ever heard. Those "just venturing" into Linux already have a clue and can protect themselves from M$ FUD. I love this "just venturing" crap, it's like saying when you go down to the strip and pick up hoes' and have them paddle your ass, your "just venturing" to see if you like sex. "just venturing". Good grief.
So... We should have no problem finding this person???
"blowing my entire paycheck on hookers and crack"
Imagine a /. mod who does not know the definition of "redundant".
Jon Mini, where are you?
Hi. My name is Raghavan Srinivas. I am just like you! Have you heard the Word? It's beautiful here, why don't you come be a part of the body? The Body is warm. The body is true. Have you heard the Word? Would you like some cornbread? Talk with me for a bit!
Unless something is done, there will come a time when multi-nationals own everything. Has someone already patented the concept of pointing to a location in code? The act of typing an alpha-numeric character into a web based form? The idea of physically depressing an electro-mechanical mechanism to effect change of state in a physical or electronic system? The act of inhaling air and making an energy exchange with human blood? This is just silly. It has to stop.
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I'm sorry, but you can "flamebait" or "troll" me all you want. This is silly. If there was ever an excuse to say "get a life", this it it. Good-fucking-bye.
You are missing my point. My point is: Profit is na "bad". Profit is not "evil".
No. Stereo Alpha 1 is the planet that Khan was banished to.
Fuck 'em. Would they bail you out of jail? Visit you in the hospital? Come to one of your all night drug-fest / wife-swapping parties? No. Fuck 'em.
But... it this something that is a serious effort, or is it just an "If Microsoft can do it, Open Source can do it better" thing? Is there really a need / purpose / use for this other then to "one-up" the hated M$?
This will really do your employer good. Not. It's not like anyone but you can go down to your safe-deposit box and grab all this stuff... They'll have to wait until probate!
...is belonging to you.
Sun is not losing money. Their net profit is down, but they are not in the red and continue to return profit to their stockholders. Sorry, next troll?
Bullshit.
You, me, everyone has a right to profit from their labors. Microsoft can charge whatever it wants for it's crap. If you are stupid enough to pay for it, that's your problem.
I am no friend of Microsoft, but... You are saying a 100% mark-up for software is bad. Just because a company's numbers are in the billions does not nessesarily mean they no longer have a right to make money on their profit? And considering that the basic materials for a software product are cheap, and that the basic technology for Windows and Office has already been developed, I'm surprised the ratio isn't higher. We live in a capitalist world where you are allowed to squeeze as much as the market will bare. And, there is a realistic alternative, it's called Linux. And the desktop is just fine.
Have you given me Mod Points recently? Giving me Mod Points is the best way to interest me in Meta Moderating.
How does one tell of one even has mod points?
If you're not doing anything wrong, than you have nothing to worry about.
Yes, the air on Mars is SOOOOO refreshing.
What about over-population? Are there not enough people in the World already? This is a silly thing to be wanting, to live "forever" or at least a lot longer, the planet simply does not have the resources to sustain infinatly growing populations. Not to mention where are all the people going to live? I keep thinking of Soylent Green...