Of course they do. Many companies on the public sector have requirements for the amount and type of applicants they have to interview. One reason is to ensure that they don't have to fend off a discrimination suit later.
"P.S. : Dont believe me provide your full name and adress , coward , so that one can sue your for illegal use of the trademarked Linux name and for Libel and diffamation of GNU/Linux."
I'll do that as soon as you post your real info, so the English language can sue you. Of course, then dickheads everywhere could also sue you for imitating them...
By the way, yours is the worst post I've ever seen (and that's saying something). At least most trolls are able to post a coherent sentence.
1. Because that's what he said. 2. Because I'm smarter than you. 3. Because I can read for context, and understand main ideas 4. Again, because I'm smarter than you.
"Linux already performs just as well or better that Windows"
I'll give you a chance to qualify this statement before I post some important things that still don't work well enough to use with Linix Distros.
SOME things work as well or better. Some are just plain crappy, and some are outstanding. You very general statement, taken as it's posted, would be far from the truth.
What do I mean? When people discuss "Linux" they are talking about the OS that is built on top of the kernel. Yes it's only the kernel that is Linux, but that semantic battle was fought and lost a long time ago.
Linux is an OS now. Carrying on with "it's not an OS it's a kernel" talk is a waste of time.
No, I don't really think they would. There seems to be a large contingent of people that expect a portable music player to carry their entire library of songs.
I'm sure people would complain if it was 10 gigs and $150. People just love to complain sometimes.
"How many articles have we seen in the last two years predicting the imminent arrival of devastating viruses to the Mac? How many articles have we seen explaining why Macs are no more secure? How many articles have we seen trying to play up the nonexistent virus threat while downplaying the simple fact that there isn't a single virus for OS X yet"
How many different ways can you state the same point?
"And, again, as many readers pointed out; what's so much better about the nano that wasn't so true of the earlier iPods?"
For me, size and weight. The mini was still too big to be comfortable for me during workouts (I run pretty hard, and don't use those stupid armbands because they're really incomfortable) so I've been using an old flash based player.
Maybe they didn't get you one because instead of working you're posting on slashdot.
Get me some coffe slacker, and I might let you touch my nano.
And my mp3 player too.
"Now as to whether other people think I am an asshole/dickhead"
Don't care about what other people think. This is slashdot, a site populated by people who think a post about MY cellphone experience after the hurricanes that hit is a troll, despite the fact that there is nothing controversial or inflammatory at all.
Yeah, play to them. Next, when you want to make yourself feel really special, you can impress others with how much pedophiles like you, and how serial killers invite you to their bbq's.
God, you're really stupid if you think the mod system and getting up modded is something to be proud of. I laughed hard over that line.
"Yes you did, in response to whether cell phones would be an option, you said YES"
I said yes cell phones would be an option, because they ARE. The families in Texas getting FEMA help, do you think their cell phones work? Think please, otherwise I'll be the only one doing it.
At NO time however, did I say anything that would imply in any way that cell phones work in New Orleans. So, on this point, you have demonstrated that you will lie to try and make an argument. Pathetic.
I made it very clear both through wording and context, that I was talking about MY experience with MY cellphone in MY city during the hurricane that hit ME.
You won't find New Orleans mentioned once. SO, fuck you, don't ever put words in my mouth again.
"Which am I, an asshole or a dickhead?"
I imagine you're both. Probably worse.
"Have you just learned to swear?"
Funny, I was going to ask YOU if you'd just leared how to read. Clearly context and understanding main ideas are beyond you, so I was going to ask why you find it so difficult to NOT READ YOUR OWN MEANING INTO SOMEONE ELSE'S POST.
Well? WELL?
Right.
Shut up now, please, before you say something stupid in response to something that I didn't say.
"You posted a large amount of complete bullshit, claiming that New Orleans victims were able to use cellphones because you were in Florida. This is wrong on two levels, as I pointed out: One: you're lying."
Show me where I stated this. SHOW ME. You can't. So, once again, we see why slashdot editing is so bad, the editors can't even READ FOR CONTEXT OR MEANING. It is, however, exactly what I expected.
"And secondly, I pointed out your comments were irrelevent because the situation is different in New Orleans"
That's all you had to do. Not add completely irrelevant bullshit of your own about the networks being out or down in Florida after the Hurricanes (you're lying abou this by the way, so calling ME a liar is hilarious) or crap about what is viable or not. YOU ARE NOT THE ARBITER OF WHAT IS "viable" FOR OTHER PEOPLE. If a cell is the only option and it works (some do in NO, don't try to lie and claim they don't) then who the fuck are you to decide what is viable? Well?
Again, however, just what I would expect from a slashdot editor. Inaccuracies, followed by useless crap, followed by anger, frustration, and name calling.
What are you 5? You write and edit like you are.
"You claimed that cellphones were usable, both in contrast to your experience of a "similar" (actually far, far, more mild) situation, which you actively misrepresented,"
How did I misrepresent anything? MY phone worked perfectly EVERY time I tried, before, during, and after the hurricanes in Central Florida, and my area was one of the worst hit. How could you possibly know anything about my phone and how well it worked? Oh right, you're the "expert" who amazingly, WASN'T THERE. So, no I will flame you. Of course, now you'll try to ban me, because again, you seem to think like a five year old.
Oh well, what should I expect from an EDITOR of slashdot.
"it would be a mistake to suggest using cellphones to contact FEMA is a viable option."
WHY? If it's the ONLY option, then it's viable. I don't understand what you're trying to say here.
And what are you suggesting as an alternative? Right, you're not suggesting an alternative.
The editing here on slashdot sucks. Perhaps you should focus a bit more attention on that, and less on trying to wedge your personal experience into someone elses conversation, especially when you add nothing of value.
I DIDN'T say cell phones work. I said they worked in Central Florida when the hurricane came through.
As to whether they work in NO, I assume they still work in many places. I honestly have no idea, but I was basing an assumption on my past experience.
Why act like an asshole when you respond? How many hurricanes have YOU been through? Right. Thank you for applying a perspective that has no bearing whatsoever.
Sometimes I hate slashdot, specifically because of dickheads like you. Everyone KNEW it was anecdotal evidence, and I NEVER attempted to claim otherwise. Still, you shoot your idiot mouth off and some other idiot mods you insightful. Maybe in the land of imbeciles you are insightful, but here, you're just an asshole.
Well, if the country you came from had a decent education system, you'd be able to research the ethnic makeup of New Orleans. Go do that.
NOW tell me why so many blacks were left.
I'm sure you'd try the same silly crap if a hurricane hit Miami.
"Did you see how all the people needing assistance were hispanic! The US is full of racists!"
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I thought the same thing.
While you may completely diagree with their policy and think that the company is shitty, why do anything other than take the high road.
"Thanks but no thanks"
Then you don't look like a twat.
You were told it wasn't. Why beat a dead horse?
Of course they do. Many companies on the public sector have requirements for the amount and type of applicants they have to interview. One reason is to ensure that they don't have to fend off a discrimination suit later.
Of course, that would also make whoever decide this was a "job offer" a liar.
Embellishment to embarrass Microsoft? NEVER!
"P.S. : Dont believe me provide your full name and adress , coward , so that one can sue your for illegal use of the trademarked Linux name and for Libel and diffamation of GNU/Linux."
I'll do that as soon as you post your real info, so the English language can sue you. Of course, then dickheads everywhere could also sue you for imitating them...
By the way, yours is the worst post I've ever seen (and that's saying something). At least most trolls are able to post a coherent sentence.
1. Because that's what he said.
2. Because I'm smarter than you.
3. Because I can read for context, and understand main ideas
4. Again, because I'm smarter than you.
Have a nice day!
No, it really doesn't. Claiming something is mainstream by pointing to such a specialized use conveys a misunderstanding of "mainstream".
"Linux already performs just as well or better that Windows"
I'll give you a chance to qualify this statement before I post some important things that still don't work well enough to use with Linix Distros.
SOME things work as well or better. Some are just plain crappy, and some are outstanding. You very general statement, taken as it's posted, would be far from the truth.
"Linux is the kernel, not the OS."
While this may be true, it is not accurate.
What do I mean? When people discuss "Linux" they are talking about the OS that is built on top of the kernel. Yes it's only the kernel that is Linux, but that semantic battle was fought and lost a long time ago.
Linux is an OS now. Carrying on with "it's not an OS it's a kernel" talk is a waste of time.
And fusion isn't working? Funny, what's a Tokamak do then?
So, what has all of the features you mention for $249?
Oh, and form factor is VERY important, so if it's larger than the nano in any dimension, it's too big.
What should I get?
No, I don't really think they would. There seems to be a large contingent of people that expect a portable music player to carry their entire library of songs.
I'm sure people would complain if it was 10 gigs and $150. People just love to complain sometimes.
"which I'm pretty sure is an illegal speed in the USA"
Nope. Many places have this as the posted limit on highways and interstates. On some of the highways and interstates where I live the speeds are 75.
"How many articles have we seen in the last two years predicting the imminent arrival of devastating viruses to the Mac? How many articles have we seen explaining why Macs are no more secure? How many articles have we seen trying to play up the nonexistent virus threat while downplaying the simple fact that there isn't a single virus for OS X yet"
How many different ways can you state the same point?
"And, again, as many readers pointed out; what's so much better about the nano that wasn't so true of the earlier iPods?" For me, size and weight. The mini was still too big to be comfortable for me during workouts (I run pretty hard, and don't use those stupid armbands because they're really incomfortable) so I've been using an old flash based player.
Maybe they didn't get you one because instead of working you're posting on slashdot. Get me some coffe slacker, and I might let you touch my nano. And my mp3 player too.
"Whether you have more money or not has absolutely nothing to do with whether your 'genes' are hardy enough to survive, propogate and evolve."
More money (generally) equates to better resources including access to healthcare, safer and better housing, and better nutrition.
How you can claim money "has absolutely nothing" to do genes surviving is really beyond me.
Right, so you hammer ME for suggesting it, then it turns out to be true? So where's my apology? Well? Come on coward, own up.
"Now as to whether other people think I am an asshole/dickhead"
Don't care about what other people think. This is slashdot, a site populated by people who think a post about MY cellphone experience after the hurricanes that hit is a troll, despite the fact that there is nothing controversial or inflammatory at all.
Yeah, play to them. Next, when you want to make yourself feel really special, you can impress others with how much pedophiles like you, and how serial killers invite you to their bbq's.
God, you're really stupid if you think the mod system and getting up modded is something to be proud of. I laughed hard over that line.
"Yes you did, in response to whether cell phones would be an option, you said YES"
I said yes cell phones would be an option, because they ARE. The families in Texas getting FEMA help, do you think their cell phones work? Think please, otherwise I'll be the only one doing it.
At NO time however, did I say anything that would imply in any way that cell phones work in New Orleans. So, on this point, you have demonstrated that you will lie to try and make an argument. Pathetic.
I made it very clear both through wording and context, that I was talking about MY experience with MY cellphone in MY city during the hurricane that hit ME.
You won't find New Orleans mentioned once. SO, fuck you, don't ever put words in my mouth again.
"Which am I, an asshole or a dickhead?"
I imagine you're both. Probably worse.
"Have you just learned to swear?"
Funny, I was going to ask YOU if you'd just leared how to read. Clearly context and understanding main ideas are beyond you, so I was going to ask why you find it so difficult to NOT READ YOUR OWN MEANING INTO SOMEONE ELSE'S POST.
Well? WELL?
Right.
Shut up now, please, before you say something stupid in response to something that I didn't say.
Both my kidneys against your liver.
You honestly believe people don't buy guns illegally? Honestly? N-A-I-V-E spells "child of mercy"
"You posted a large amount of complete bullshit, claiming that New Orleans victims were able to use cellphones because you were in Florida. This is wrong on two levels, as I pointed out: One: you're lying."
Show me where I stated this. SHOW ME. You can't. So, once again, we see why slashdot editing is so bad, the editors can't even READ FOR CONTEXT OR MEANING. It is, however, exactly what I expected.
"And secondly, I pointed out your comments were irrelevent because the situation is different in New Orleans"
That's all you had to do. Not add completely irrelevant bullshit of your own about the networks being out or down in Florida after the Hurricanes (you're lying abou this by the way, so calling ME a liar is hilarious) or crap about what is viable or not. YOU ARE NOT THE ARBITER OF WHAT IS "viable" FOR OTHER PEOPLE. If a cell is the only option and it works (some do in NO, don't try to lie and claim they don't) then who the fuck are you to decide what is viable? Well?
Again, however, just what I would expect from a slashdot editor. Inaccuracies, followed by useless crap, followed by anger, frustration, and name calling.
What are you 5? You write and edit like you are.
"You claimed that cellphones were usable, both in contrast to your experience of a "similar" (actually far, far, more mild) situation, which you actively misrepresented,"
How did I misrepresent anything? MY phone worked perfectly EVERY time I tried, before, during, and after the hurricanes in Central Florida, and my area was one of the worst hit. How could you possibly know anything about my phone and how well it worked? Oh right, you're the "expert" who amazingly, WASN'T THERE. So, no I will flame you. Of course, now you'll try to ban me, because again, you seem to think like a five year old.
Oh well, what should I expect from an EDITOR of slashdot.
"it would be a mistake to suggest using cellphones to contact FEMA is a viable option."
WHY? If it's the ONLY option, then it's viable. I don't understand what you're trying to say here.
And what are you suggesting as an alternative? Right, you're not suggesting an alternative.
The editing here on slashdot sucks. Perhaps you should focus a bit more attention on that, and less on trying to wedge your personal experience into someone elses conversation, especially when you add nothing of value.
I DIDN'T say cell phones work. I said they worked in Central Florida when the hurricane came through.
As to whether they work in NO, I assume they still work in many places. I honestly have no idea, but I was basing an assumption on my past experience.
Why act like an asshole when you respond? How many hurricanes have YOU been through? Right. Thank you for applying a perspective that has no bearing whatsoever.
Sometimes I hate slashdot, specifically because of dickheads like you. Everyone KNEW it was anecdotal evidence, and I NEVER attempted to claim otherwise. Still, you shoot your idiot mouth off and some other idiot mods you insightful. Maybe in the land of imbeciles you are insightful, but here, you're just an asshole.
Well, if the country you came from had a decent education system, you'd be able to research the ethnic makeup of New Orleans. Go do that. NOW tell me why so many blacks were left. I'm sure you'd try the same silly crap if a hurricane hit Miami. "Did you see how all the people needing assistance were hispanic! The US is full of racists!"