People don't often buy Windows, FYI: it comes pre-loaded with computers. If computer manufacturers saw a market for selling Linux-loaded boxes (and some certainly do,) then that would be different. But 9 out of 10, a consumer will choose a Windows box.
Except millions of computers users DON'T want Linux! They don't want to fumble with a difficult OS that's reserved [mainly] for the computer literate. Microsoft gives these people what they want. Why should they go out of their way to get a TuxBox? Your analogy would hold true if MS was actually putting out that PEOPLE IN GENERAL (read: not the average Slashdot reader) abhorred. As MS keeps adding new features to Windows (mostly stuff centered around the computer as a multimedia tool), Linux tries to catch-up with the basics, such as gaming, the lack of support for many applications and hardware, and so on and so forth. If anything, Linux is the OS that thinks people will adopt it and choose over a more superior (from the POV of a consumer) OS. This is the reason why it is relegated to servers, which are customized/operated/etc. by geeks.
What the hell is it that you guys are responsible for, anyway? Obviously you don't check for dupes, spelling, grammar, relevance of links, and now, you don't even check to see whether or not the blurb even makes sense and if the links therein are functional! It's like watching the Roman Empire of tech/OSS sites crash and burn...
Would you rather have wireless everything than some means of reducing the number of or eliminating the bad crap that happens to computers with regular use?
Does anyone have a mirror? I think it's important to first make the existing problems go away rather than jump head-first into groundbreaking technology without considering potential problems, though that's how it has always been. I'm referring to spyware, viruses, and general malware. Of course, fixing the operators will most likely do it!;)
But when you think about it, is there a greater benefit to this? When a freeway is built, homes are seized, demolished, and such a new infrastructure makes people richer, more efficient, etc. In other words, the local governments are corporations in themselves. Where does one draw the line? Is this more a case of the interpretation of constitution or anti-corporatism? Frankly, I always thought all implementations of eminent domain were unconstitutional.
As much as this ruling scares me, perhaps the commercial development would aid the community or in some way improve it, just as would a freeway or a public school, which normally allows for such seizure under eminent domain. However, I did not RTFA, so I don't know the details of the development, but regardless, it is very scary that so much power is available to a community. Well-connected businessmen must rejoice at the thought of this.
I see this as being a good thing. Blogs represent a way of sharing strong opinions and given the blogosphere population, such companies have to slow down and take note of complaints. Furthermore, they can better understand demand from their target groups and as a result, offer better products and services. At last, companies will have the potential to win on supply than on silly marketing tactics. Give 'em what they want and they'll want more!
My debit number was stolen and $600+ of vitamins and other drugs were charged to my account. I tracked down the company, though they were in another country. Before I could call my bank, they called me first, saying they suspected fradulent activity. I called them back, launched an investigation, and the funds were returned to my account almost immediately. That's how a bank should work: to protect its clients and resolve all problems immediately. This is the reason I am nervous about smaller banks and credit unions, because I'm unsure whether they could provide the same level of service.
As for using cards online, I now make sure that the website is absolutely secure and reputable. I still don't know how my number was stolen, but that's history now!:)
Because the bigger banks offer me services that others probably would not be able to. For example, on-line bill paying. For example, 24/7 customer support. For example, an anti-fraud team that helped to rid $600 of fake charges from my account in ONE day after ONE call. For example, branches just about everywhere you go. For example, even with FDIC, knowing your bank is not going to close for whatever reason. For example, knowing that even with such breaches of security, they are a thousand times better than smaller banks. Hey, guess what? That's the same reason I use Windows XP instead of Linux.
It was a joke, because the blurb said "Noble" instead of "Nobel." You could have been funny by saying, "Surely, it wouldn't be very NOBLE of the committee to sue, wouldn't it?" but you didn't!
I fail to see how this has anything to do with Slashdot. It's not tech, it's not Linux/F/OSS, and not anything else that I would consider Slashdot material. Since when has this place become a repository of whatever stupid "news" there happens to float around online?
First one looks barely okay (look at the spine,) while the second one has been removed and put in plastic. Perhaps the first one was not in a good enough condition for Intel's liking? Perhaps the owner of the first one chose to auction it (perhaps in hopes of raising more than the $10,000) instead of submitting it to Intel for the reward. Who knows?
"Despite failure of ultimate task, the craft was a success!"
But seriously, is this that big of a deal? Haven't Russian supply ships been docking automatically for many years now? Is size of the target the only difference in this instance?
Slashdot Mirror
What was the T-Rex to do? Build a rocketship and intercept the asteroid that eventually destroyed its t-rex kind?
MS has 90%+ of the market. Why should they try to do anyting other than what they're doing, which is obviously working? They seem pretty content!
Of course there is a connection: we're talking about Skype here! :)
If you don't see a point, then you're an idiot.
People don't often buy Windows, FYI: it comes pre-loaded with computers. If computer manufacturers saw a market for selling Linux-loaded boxes (and some certainly do,) then that would be different. But 9 out of 10, a consumer will choose a Windows box.
Except millions of computers users DON'T want Linux! They don't want to fumble with a difficult OS that's reserved [mainly] for the computer literate. Microsoft gives these people what they want. Why should they go out of their way to get a TuxBox? Your analogy would hold true if MS was actually putting out that PEOPLE IN GENERAL (read: not the average Slashdot reader) abhorred. As MS keeps adding new features to Windows (mostly stuff centered around the computer as a multimedia tool), Linux tries to catch-up with the basics, such as gaming, the lack of support for many applications and hardware, and so on and so forth. If anything, Linux is the OS that thinks people will adopt it and choose over a more superior (from the POV of a consumer) OS. This is the reason why it is relegated to servers, which are customized/operated/etc. by geeks.
What the hell is it that you guys are responsible for, anyway? Obviously you don't check for dupes, spelling, grammar, relevance of links, and now, you don't even check to see whether or not the blurb even makes sense and if the links therein are functional! It's like watching the Roman Empire of tech/OSS sites crash and burn...
Would you rather have wireless everything than some means of reducing the number of or eliminating the bad crap that happens to computers with regular use?
Does anyone have a mirror? I think it's important to first make the existing problems go away rather than jump head-first into groundbreaking technology without considering potential problems, though that's how it has always been. I'm referring to spyware, viruses, and general malware. Of course, fixing the operators will most likely do it! ;)
No. Wait and see. Take a a shower. :)
But when you think about it, is there a greater benefit to this? When a freeway is built, homes are seized, demolished, and such a new infrastructure makes people richer, more efficient, etc. In other words, the local governments are corporations in themselves. Where does one draw the line? Is this more a case of the interpretation of constitution or anti-corporatism? Frankly, I always thought all implementations of eminent domain were unconstitutional.
As much as this ruling scares me, perhaps the commercial development would aid the community or in some way improve it, just as would a freeway or a public school, which normally allows for such seizure under eminent domain. However, I did not RTFA, so I don't know the details of the development, but regardless, it is very scary that so much power is available to a community. Well-connected businessmen must rejoice at the thought of this.
P.S. What's with all the YRO stories today?
I see this as being a good thing. Blogs represent a way of sharing strong opinions and given the blogosphere population, such companies have to slow down and take note of complaints. Furthermore, they can better understand demand from their target groups and as a result, offer better products and services. At last, companies will have the potential to win on supply than on silly marketing tactics. Give 'em what they want and they'll want more!
You are an idiot.
My debit number was stolen and $600+ of vitamins and other drugs were charged to my account. I tracked down the company, though they were in another country. Before I could call my bank, they called me first, saying they suspected fradulent activity. I called them back, launched an investigation, and the funds were returned to my account almost immediately. That's how a bank should work: to protect its clients and resolve all problems immediately. This is the reason I am nervous about smaller banks and credit unions, because I'm unsure whether they could provide the same level of service.
:)
As for using cards online, I now make sure that the website is absolutely secure and reputable. I still don't know how my number was stolen, but that's history now!
Because the bigger banks offer me services that others probably would not be able to. For example, on-line bill paying. For example, 24/7 customer support. For example, an anti-fraud team that helped to rid $600 of fake charges from my account in ONE day after ONE call. For example, branches just about everywhere you go. For example, even with FDIC, knowing your bank is not going to close for whatever reason. For example, knowing that even with such breaches of security, they are a thousand times better than smaller banks. Hey, guess what? That's the same reason I use Windows XP instead of Linux.
It was a joke, because the blurb said "Noble" instead of "Nobel." You could have been funny by saying, "Surely, it wouldn't be very NOBLE of the committee to sue, wouldn't it?" but you didn't!
Don't forget Sergey Brin! ;):D
I fail to see how this has anything to do with Slashdot. It's not tech, it's not Linux/F/OSS, and not anything else that I would consider Slashdot material. Since when has this place become a repository of whatever stupid "news" there happens to float around online?
First one looks barely okay (look at the spine,) while the second one has been removed and put in plastic. Perhaps the first one was not in a good enough condition for Intel's liking? Perhaps the owner of the first one chose to auction it (perhaps in hopes of raising more than the $10,000) instead of submitting it to Intel for the reward. Who knows?
"Despite failure of ultimate task, the craft was a success!"
But seriously, is this that big of a deal? Haven't Russian supply ships been docking automatically for many years now? Is size of the target the only difference in this instance?
More than enough poeople like Google now...
Umm, so you buy the expensive, already-overclocked processors? Also has to do with market segments.
One has to wonder how overclocking about 40% does not introduce heat issues, that is, without elaborate cooling mechanisms like water cooling, etc.
Or, "What is, 'go to hell and burn there, you piece of shit CRT TV'?"
Correct! *ding ding ding*