I wish they had implemented this already in Google docs and spreadsheets
The only reason I've not ported most of my docs there is that there's no simple way to backup all of them at once.
Yet another free service that'll become useless?
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Except that it all web2 hype even before Yahoo acquired it. Now that's its been Yahoo'd, it going to become completely irrelevant
There's a fundamental difference between how Yahoo and Google approach a new service:
Yahoo: How do we milk this thing?
Google: How does this benefit our end users?
Not convinced: How many clicks to read new Gmail, and how many to read yahoo mail? And how many ads in each? Or compare blogger to Yahoo360.
Yahoo acquiring a web2.0 hyped servie, is an oxymoron. The web2.0 folks, atleast claim to making stuff easier for end users. Yahoo, on the other hand, works on the exact opposite philiosophy. What's the point of this acquisition then?
However, when it comes to IRS, SSA or the like, even 10% would be a defeat. Hackers need only one account to gain unauthorised access, not 10% of the workforce!
Some of us actually purchased it for $300 or more For those of you harping about hardware lifespans, try asking an xbox owner who has purchased it for real? I'm one and kept it in good condition, except that it stopped playing DVD movies after a few months.
That's precisely what a class action lawsuit is for: When everybody's having the same problem, the manufactur might be the real culprit?br/?
Or would that violate the agreement between Apple (Computer) and Apple (Records)?
I doubt it would. Apple has a marketing arrangement with Pepsi, that allows it to provide a free song code in one of three pepsi bottles. That's a sort of gift certificate. (even if valid for one song only)
..Microsoft announces lawsuit against a security firm for calling windows vulnerable.
All other security firms were seen patching their websites faster than their OS.
Do not forget that having one low speed device and one hi speed device connected to the same usb hub, will cause the hi speed device to run slowly as well.
OTOH, many genuine sellers are harrassed in the name of the safe harbor department. A google search on "ebay suspended my account" reveals: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=6451 http://weblog.wlkr.net/2003_06_01_wlkr_archive.h tm l
Both these folks got a nice notice: Ebay has suspended your account in accordance with section 9 of the user agreement. (Which says ebay can suspend your account if you violated any section of user agreement). Please contact the safe harbor department.
On contacting the safe harbor department, they were told that ebay is too busy to verify what went wrong. So, they can get their account reinstated if they send a "Cease-and-desist" letter promising never to violate ebay user agreement again, and send verification information.
First of all, I feel sorry for the devs who got laid off for no fault of theirs. Its never easy. My thoughts go out to them. Surely, they'll land excellent jobs at other places, but such times are hard emotionally.
Second, here's what i think of the whole situation: - The cuts were planned from day one. It was a verbal part of the AOL-Microsoft settlement. - Microsoft WAS aware of the rising status of gecko based browsers, and acted quickly to kill it, not by competing, but by using its hordes of cash. - AOL has had a change of guard, with TW executives returning to the helm. They realise what a fool they made of themselves by getting acquired for loads of worthless AOL stock. They hate the online division, and have pretty much nothing to do with software. - For the AOL old guard, netscape served its purpose by getting microsoft to pay $750m in cash. They have absolutely no interest in competing against microsoft or anyone else in software development. - A verbal part of the settlement was killing netscape compeletely, and orphaning mozilla. Given the above, no wonder Parsons agreed. It was delayed just so microsoft could escape the prying eyes of antitrust lawyers.
Where does mozilla go from here: - They have $2m promised - They have patrons who can raise $10K for mozdev - They have volunteer hackers
But is this enough to keep churning out excellent products? I dont know. I think a lot will depend on if SUN or IBM are interested in funding the new mozilla foundation. Maybe Lindows CEO Robertson will be interested too...
Even if I dont have either winzip or pkzip installed on my winxp system, i can still compress / uncompress files. So that means.zip is supported natively by windows xp.
So who wins if pkzip and winzip decide to make incompatible formats? The one who gets Redmond to endorse their standard..
and would that mean that linux users automatically support the other;-)
Heck, It was just too easy.. solved it in less than a minute.
But I won't submit my entry into the hall of fame, otherwise the FBI will come looking for this "human computer" that can perform 10^30 trops, and exceeds export regulations:P
> In the latest twist, Cohen is asking the US
> Supreme Court to overturn the verdict of the lower
> courts by claiming that he owned the sex.com
> trademark prior to Kremen registering the domain.
Duh, isnt it obvious that Cohen is either clueless or looking for some more free publicity? I mean, why dramatize this story thats already reached its logical conclusion. Its obvious that the guy acted in bad faith.
On a related note, I saw the millionaire scandal on TV last night. Isnt it fairly obvious that major was cheating? You've really got to see it to observe the absurdity of it all - changing answer every single time until the right *cough*.
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You mean he should have read TFA ?
I wish they had implemented this already in Google docs and spreadsheets
The only reason I've not ported most of my docs there is that there's no simple way to backup all of them at once.
Except that it all web2 hype even before Yahoo acquired it. Now that's its been Yahoo'd, it going to become completely irrelevant
There's a fundamental difference between how Yahoo and Google approach a new service:
Yahoo: How do we milk this thing?
Google: How does this benefit our end users?
Not convinced: How many clicks to read new Gmail, and how many to read yahoo mail? And how many ads in each? Or compare blogger to Yahoo360.
Yahoo acquiring a web2.0 hyped servie, is an oxymoron. The web2.0 folks, atleast claim to making stuff easier for end users. Yahoo, on the other hand, works on the exact opposite philiosophy. What's the point of this acquisition then?
For blogs, SQLite would be more appropriate. I believe MovableType already supports SQLite. This would allow people to run blogs on cheaper hosts.
Archos CEO, from the article:
"I do not share the opinion that Apple's design for the iPod is any good."
"And if you look inside the iPod's technology, it's quite common and unimpressive. It isn't anything special."
What on earth is he smoking?However, when it comes to IRS, SSA or the like, even 10% would be a defeat. Hackers need only one account to gain unauthorised access, not 10% of the workforce!
They are keeping the brand.
Official names for Firefox and Thunderbird are:
They're discontinuing seamonkey. Its still possible that sometime in the future, one download would include firefox, thunderbird and nvu.
Some of us actually purchased it for $300 or more
/?
For those of you harping about hardware lifespans, try asking an xbox owner who has purchased it for real?
I'm one and kept it in good condition,
except that it stopped playing DVD movies after a few months.
That's precisely what a class action lawsuit is for:
When everybody's having the same problem, the manufactur might be the real culprit?br
Or would that violate the agreement between Apple (Computer) and Apple (Records)?
I doubt it would. Apple has a marketing arrangement with Pepsi, that allows it to provide a free song code in one of three pepsi bottles. That's a sort of gift certificate. (even if valid for one song only)
..Microsoft announces lawsuit against a security firm for calling windows vulnerable. All other security firms were seen patching their websites faster than their OS.
Do not forget that having one low speed device and one hi speed device connected to the same usb hub, will cause the hi speed device to run slowly as well.
OTOH, many genuine sellers are harrassed in the name of the safe harbor department. A google search on "ebay suspended my account" reveals:
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=645
http://weblog.wlkr.net/2003_06_01_wlkr_archive.
Both these folks got a nice notice:
Ebay has suspended your account in accordance with section 9 of the user agreement. (Which says ebay can suspend your account if you violated any section of user agreement). Please contact the safe harbor department.
On contacting the safe harbor department, they were told that ebay is too busy to verify what went wrong. So, they can get their account reinstated if they send a "Cease-and-desist" letter promising never to violate ebay user agreement again, and send verification information.
Is that the way to deal with suspect accounts?
First of all, I feel sorry for the devs who got laid off for no fault of theirs. Its never easy. My thoughts go out to them. Surely, they'll land excellent jobs at other places, but such times are hard emotionally.
Second, here's what i think of the whole situation: - The cuts were planned from day one. It was a verbal part of the AOL-Microsoft settlement. - Microsoft WAS aware of the rising status of gecko based browsers, and acted quickly to kill it, not by competing, but by using its hordes of cash. - AOL has had a change of guard, with TW executives returning to the helm. They realise what a fool they made of themselves by getting acquired for loads of worthless AOL stock. They hate the online division, and have pretty much nothing to do with software. - For the AOL old guard, netscape served its purpose by getting microsoft to pay $750m in cash. They have absolutely no interest in competing against microsoft or anyone else in software development. - A verbal part of the settlement was killing netscape compeletely, and orphaning mozilla. Given the above, no wonder Parsons agreed. It was delayed just so microsoft could escape the prying eyes of antitrust lawyers.
Where does mozilla go from here: - They have $2m promised - They have patrons who can raise $10K for mozdev - They have volunteer hackers
But is this enough to keep churning out excellent products? I dont know. I think a lot will depend on if SUN or IBM are interested in funding the new mozilla foundation. Maybe Lindows CEO Robertson will be interested too...
I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Even if I dont have either winzip or pkzip installed on my winxp system, i can still compress / uncompress files. So that means .zip is supported natively by windows xp.
;-)
So who wins if pkzip and winzip decide to make incompatible formats? The one who gets Redmond to endorse their standard..
and would that mean that linux users automatically support the other
1 in 6 americans know how to use their computer?
Heck, It was just too easy.. solved it in less than a minute.
But I won't submit my entry into the hall of fame, otherwise the FBI will come looking for this "human computer" that can perform 10^30 trops, and exceeds export regulations :P
> In the latest twist, Cohen is asking the US > Supreme Court to overturn the verdict of the lower > courts by claiming that he owned the sex.com > trademark prior to Kremen registering the domain. Duh, isnt it obvious that Cohen is either clueless or looking for some more free publicity? I mean, why dramatize this story thats already reached its logical conclusion. Its obvious that the guy acted in bad faith. On a related note, I saw the millionaire scandal on TV last night. Isnt it fairly obvious that major was cheating? You've really got to see it to observe the absurdity of it all - changing answer every single time until the right *cough*.