I'm in the same boat. I've got a dual 1.8GHz PowerPC G5 that's basically just collecting dust. I'm thinking of installing MangOS or something similar on it.
> I don't remember any Tax break for putting locks on my door,
We get a break on our insurance for having an alarm on the house. And some insurance company's commercial says they'll give you cash back or a discount or something for having an accident-free driving record.
What's not to get? Naked password walks into a bar with a poodle under one arm, and a two-foot salami under the other. The bartender says, I guess you won't be needing a drink. Naked password says...
I'm one of those people. I'm an Apple whore and buy pretty much anything Apple puts out (with the exception of the iPad - I don't see the need for one - and Apple TV - no smartcard) but finally gave up my iPhone and switched to the Droid. There were two reasons: One, I hate AT&T service. It's terrible (so far, Verizon has been _much_ better) and two, I can't type worth crud on a touch screen. I find myself increasingly using my phone for email when I travel and the keyboard, even with chiclet keys, makes it much easier (and faster) for me to type. Toward the end, the iPhone pretty much became a portable gaming device and I didn't really need one of those. So while the new iPhone is sexy, it's just not something that would fit my needs.
Regardless of the reason, the Shelby blackmailing the passage of legislation isn't unusual. Between 2008 - 2010 he's requested a total of $488,734,050. I have no idea if they were all/any "good" programs (and I have no definition of good. I suppose "good" for his state is different than "good" in the overall picture.) For more info, source is here: legistorm.com
And cable company STB's are the key reason. Anyone who's used a Tivo knows the UI/functionality of the STB is generally crap. But it's good enough for most users who have never seen a Tivo. They want to watch shows later, the cable company commercials say their product will do that, end of story.
The other reason is the (to date) general requirement for you to use a cable card, or in some cases two cable cards, and the more expensive of the Tivo units to avoid using the STB. Again, the average user doesn't know what a cable card is, and the company's Websites generally make them sound like it's easier to .
I picked up the book a month-or-so ago and have been poking through it (didn't have a problem with delivery. I'm in the US and it arrived quickly). The content is (generally) well-written, useful and attractive, but yeah, the font is too small. More annoying is the binding the reviewer referenced; you can certainly open the book beyond 90 degrees. It's easy: Read it for a while and the stiff binding will snap and it will open for you. It's something folks have commented on in the various forums for the site. The publishers said the reason it wasn't done with metal-ring binding (or another option) was to save production costs. Of course, the end result is the book (as the reviewer says) becomes challenging to actually use while you work. As with any review, YMMV.
Don't read his post! Don't read his post! He posted it without the prior written consent of the National Football League... We're doomed! Doomed, I tell ya!
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I'm in the same boat. I've got a dual 1.8GHz PowerPC G5 that's basically just collecting dust. I'm thinking of installing MangOS or something similar on it.
> I don't remember any Tax break for putting locks on my door,
We get a break on our insurance for having an alarm on the house. And some insurance company's commercial says they'll give you cash back or a discount or something for having an accident-free driving record.
> I don't get the joke about the passwords
What's not to get? Naked password walks into a bar with a poodle under one arm, and a two-foot salami under the other. The bartender says, I guess you won't be needing a drink. Naked password says...
I think that's debatable. Besides, I just can't see myself doing so. Get it? Get it? Thank you, I'm here all week. Remember to tip your waitress.
Insightful? Really? I must have misunderstood the "offtopic" tag.
> When the choice to two turd sandwiches, people will stick with the turd they are used to.
Really? I usually just go to a different restaurant.
Number 1, ahead, warp factor "Whoosh."
>Now they are pushing a bill that would require me to have a license to publish on the web.
Which bill is that? Not trolling, just I have no idea what you're referencing.
Why is this marked Troll? The points are valid.
I'm one of those people. I'm an Apple whore and buy pretty much anything Apple puts out (with the exception of the iPad - I don't see the need for one - and Apple TV - no smartcard) but finally gave up my iPhone and switched to the Droid. There were two reasons: One, I hate AT&T service. It's terrible (so far, Verizon has been _much_ better) and two, I can't type worth crud on a touch screen. I find myself increasingly using my phone for email when I travel and the keyboard, even with chiclet keys, makes it much easier (and faster) for me to type. Toward the end, the iPhone pretty much became a portable gaming device and I didn't really need one of those. So while the new iPhone is sexy, it's just not something that would fit my needs.
> Shut something life threatening down or screw it up by hacking into it?
I was really hoping you were going to end that sentence with, "There's an app for that."
> Perfect timing as I then had my helmet off
;)
Wouldn't matter if my phone had such a script. The driver says I'm not to take mine off until I'm getting off the bus
> so WTF would he be doing torturing his own people when he is gonna need them for the final battle between good and evil?
He's actually going to contract out to Blackwater and Halliburton.
> the communication port should -logically- be protected
Depending on where the port is, crossing his legs might take care of that
I didn't delete you as a friend. And now the system won't let me add you back. Damn those evil, evil hackers!
Regardless of the reason, the Shelby blackmailing the passage of legislation isn't unusual. Between 2008 - 2010 he's requested a total of $488,734,050. I have no idea if they were all/any "good" programs (and I have no definition of good. I suppose "good" for his state is different than "good" in the overall picture.) For more info, source is here: legistorm.com
> There's not much use for a merchant who is banned from docking at port.
Oh, I don't know. I imagine Natalie would still be popular with sailors at sea.
WebTV *grin*
What do you expect them to say, "It's a UNIX system! I know this!" as giant dinosaurs run past in the background?
And cable company STB's are the key reason. Anyone who's used a Tivo knows the UI/functionality of the STB is generally crap. But it's good enough for most users who have never seen a Tivo. They want to watch shows later, the cable company commercials say their product will do that, end of story.
The other reason is the (to date) general requirement for you to use a cable card, or in some cases two cable cards, and the more expensive of the Tivo units to avoid using the STB. Again, the average user doesn't know what a cable card is, and the company's Websites generally make them sound like it's easier to .
"Hey, AC. up yours." - Typical American.
> Most people want to be able to install any program they might choose in order to do task XYZ
No, they don't. They want it to have already been installed when they take the computer out of the box.
No we need them so we can surf on the iPad without crashing the car.
I picked up the book a month-or-so ago and have been poking through it (didn't have a problem with delivery. I'm in the US and it arrived quickly). The content is (generally) well-written, useful and attractive, but yeah, the font is too small. More annoying is the binding the reviewer referenced; you can certainly open the book beyond 90 degrees. It's easy: Read it for a while and the stiff binding will snap and it will open for you. It's something folks have commented on in the various forums for the site. The publishers said the reason it wasn't done with metal-ring binding (or another option) was to save production costs. Of course, the end result is the book (as the reviewer says) becomes challenging to actually use while you work. As with any review, YMMV.
Don't read his post! Don't read his post! He posted it without the prior written consent of the National Football League... We're doomed! Doomed, I tell ya!