The reason that Dell cannot and will not ever sell a machine with anything other than the latest version of Windows is because they let Microsoft lock their balls up in a little box and keep the key. It seemed like a great deal at the time, but now they are just Microsoft's bitch, and will keep making only as much money as Bill Gates wants them to. Naturally, that means Microsoft products only. If you want a machine with Linux on the desktop, you pretty much have to install it yourself.
Does SCO still run an office somewhere? By now it must be in a dilapidated old trailer out in the desert. It would be quite satisfying to pay them a visit, use their restroom, and leave them an upper-decker.
Your post effectively proves the point of anyone claiming that Best Buy employees are stupid and ignorant. Not to mention completely lacking in any sort of professional decorum. This is why you'll still be wearing a blue shirt 5 years from now, as your attitude would not be acceptable at any other company.
CDW, are you kidding? They almost always have the highest price on any given item. Do they even TRY to be competitive? My old company had a "discount" with them which meant things only cost 10% more than every other place instead of the standard 30% markup.
As a general rule, T-Mobile users care only about lots of features and cheapness. They have always had the lowest quality and service, but the most bells and whistles for the least amount of money. Nevermind that the network is so weak that you can only use them in city centers. I'd say this will work out quite well for T-Mobile, sadly enough.
Why is the Abu Sayaf (a Muslim terrorist group) terrorizing the Philippines? What did they do to deserve it? Could it be that maybe George Bush isn't really the cause of all the world's problems? Besides, are you saying the U.S. deserved 9/11 and that Spain and England deserved the train bombings?
Nothing the director of marketing ever does is important enough to warrant a response at 5 AM. I love how these people think they are the lifeblood of the company, when really they would not be noticed if they were gone.
I don't see how this can be enforced, assuming the country you live in doesn't have some sort of agreement with the U.S. and you don't plan to return to the U.S. What can the IRS do, garnish your wages in Nigeria?
No more copyrighted music at weddings without a license. I'm sure somebody owns the copyright on "Here comes the Bride". You can license it for your wedding at the low low price of $1995.
I agree. Vista will be dead soon. Hell, the Zune isn't even Vista-compatible. How stupid can Microsoft be? It seems like they are trying as hard as possible to make Vista suck, as if that needs any special effort.
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I've never seen an insurance policy that stated theft is only covered when the door is locked. And I have read through numerous policy declarations.
The last thing they would want is to be doing this in criminal court, where the required burden of proof is much higher.
Buy now or be priced out forever!
The reason that Dell cannot and will not ever sell a machine with anything other than the latest version of Windows is because they let Microsoft lock their balls up in a little box and keep the key. It seemed like a great deal at the time, but now they are just Microsoft's bitch, and will keep making only as much money as Bill Gates wants them to. Naturally, that means Microsoft products only. If you want a machine with Linux on the desktop, you pretty much have to install it yourself.
Does SCO still run an office somewhere? By now it must be in a dilapidated old trailer out in the desert. It would be quite satisfying to pay them a visit, use their restroom, and leave them an upper-decker.
You know that this is completely unenforceable, don't you? It wouldn't have a chance in front of a judge.
Your post effectively proves the point of anyone claiming that Best Buy employees are stupid and ignorant. Not to mention completely lacking in any sort of professional decorum. This is why you'll still be wearing a blue shirt 5 years from now, as your attitude would not be acceptable at any other company.
Bill Gates has never understood and will never understand the internet.
CDW, are you kidding? They almost always have the highest price on any given item. Do they even TRY to be competitive? My old company had a "discount" with them which meant things only cost 10% more than every other place instead of the standard 30% markup.
As a general rule, T-Mobile users care only about lots of features and cheapness. They have always had the lowest quality and service, but the most bells and whistles for the least amount of money. Nevermind that the network is so weak that you can only use them in city centers. I'd say this will work out quite well for T-Mobile, sadly enough.
Why is the Abu Sayaf (a Muslim terrorist group) terrorizing the Philippines? What did they do to deserve it? Could it be that maybe George Bush isn't really the cause of all the world's problems? Besides, are you saying the U.S. deserved 9/11 and that Spain and England deserved the train bombings?
How does Starbucks make money when people can brew their own coffee at home for a lot less?
Me taking a shit is completely natural too, but that doesn't mean I should do it at my desk in the office.
I should have added pedantism as well.
Childish simplicity and idealism are the cornerstones of Slashdot.
Nothing the director of marketing ever does is important enough to warrant a response at 5 AM. I love how these people think they are the lifeblood of the company, when really they would not be noticed if they were gone.
Name a nation where there is no corporate bullying. Or individual bullying, for that matter. Its a part of human nature that will never be eradicated.
Let us take a moment to shed a tear for Britannica, as they can no longer charge people $3000 for a set of general encyclopedias.
*sniffle*
There, I'm done.
Yes, its very smart to let terrorists dictate foreign policy.
I've done it, so what? So has every tourist that ever came to town.
I still experiment with pull my finger games. Does that make me Satanic?
I don't see how this can be enforced, assuming the country you live in doesn't have some sort of agreement with the U.S. and you don't plan to return to the U.S. What can the IRS do, garnish your wages in Nigeria?
Quit being so pedantic. Really, we don't care.
No more copyrighted music at weddings without a license. I'm sure somebody owns the copyright on "Here comes the Bride". You can license it for your wedding at the low low price of $1995.
I agree. Vista will be dead soon. Hell, the Zune isn't even Vista-compatible. How stupid can Microsoft be? It seems like they are trying as hard as possible to make Vista suck, as if that needs any special effort.