I've got DirecTV with a DirecTivo that was provided in a package deal (Sony T60). It has been a wonderful combination. I have yet to be unhappy in any way, shape, or form. At the time, I got the DVR for $99 as I was a first time DirecTV subscriber.
I would encourage you to get some similar deal. I had digital cable before and couldn't stand it after sampling DirecTV at a friends house. You will NOT be disappointed.
Now, I understand that the HD Tivos will be coming out soon (the current Tivos do not support High Def)...you might want to wait until one of these hits the market (quite possibly combined with the rather new feature of being able to burn your shows to DVD). I'd guess this happens in the 2 to 6 month range, though I'm not sure how long (if ever) the combo HD/DVD/DirecTV units will be in coming.
Ok. How is Microsoft preparing to promote itself in another separate market by drawing upon the dominance in web-browsers and operating-systems? There is only one good answer to this: MONEY. Which means that the statement 'Microsoft is preparing to use its dominance in web-browser and operating-system software to promote itself in yet another separate market--search engines this time.' is not insightful as it could pertain to any industry as MONEY is a universal protocol.
The statement would be more thought-provoking and relevant if it pertained to some aspect of Microsoftdom that was unique to MS...not merely piles of cash (which isn't terribly unique or interesting).
So, fault me for not backing up my original statement if you wish, but it certainly is not "Flamebait".
I've seen casual acronyms before, but this is getting silly: Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange as MATRIX? You mean MATIE? As in a little girl? Certainly not as cool as MATRIX...
'Microsoft is preparing to use its dominance in web-browser and operating-system software to promote itself in yet another separate market--search engines this time.'
If Microsoft were to begin selling bubble gum, the "interesting" quote would be: 'Microsoft is preparing to use its dominance in web-browser and operating-system software to promote itself in yet another separate market--bubble gum this time.' Whatever.
Calling the orginial quote "interesting" is a somewhat of an overstatement.
Interpret this as a move to offer the cheapest of the cheap computers. Don't go holding your breath waiting for Dell to eliminate, or substantiall reduce the number of, Windows-based machines.
And Atari thought that Alan Alda assembling a system in the blink of a 30 second advertisement would sell systems. They may sell, only to find a pirated copy of Windows on them in short order.
So, these scientists are concerned with an issue cropping up in 2018? I'm skeptical about any assertion of what technology will be like in 15 years.
Can we please review the technological issues that were to plague us now as cited by people in 1988? Weren't we supposed to be out of fossil fuels and bowing to our AI masters by now?
(BTW, why are we worried about AI when our I is suspect in the first place?)
Interesting that all of these failed technologies are transportation based. Good thing we invented the SUV instead of personal jetpacks, or some nonsense.
I think the worst job has to be the poor webmaster that has to keep track of reposts of articles on his site. Not only boring, but apparently quite a challenge....
I agree with your general assertion regarding competitive pressure. However, I doubt there is any more evidence that Linux increased Windows through evincing stablity than the stability demonstrated by, say, a Playstation.
The real entertainment is once these vehicles are crusing at notable speeds with cargo on board, force the creators of the vehicles to ride in their newly created automated machine of death...er, car.
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And remember, if it is in print, it MUST be true....
Gee, with all of these new, flat monitors and TVs, my cat loses out on the most comfy, warm place in the house.
Or does the icon residing on the desktop look something like a blue bowling ball taking out a poor little fox?
"The Virus Underground" sounds like a bad nightclub.
I've got DirecTV with a DirecTivo that was provided in a package deal (Sony T60). It has been a wonderful combination. I have yet to be unhappy in any way, shape, or form. At the time, I got the DVR for $99 as I was a first time DirecTV subscriber. I would encourage you to get some similar deal. I had digital cable before and couldn't stand it after sampling DirecTV at a friends house. You will NOT be disappointed. Now, I understand that the HD Tivos will be coming out soon (the current Tivos do not support High Def)...you might want to wait until one of these hits the market (quite possibly combined with the rather new feature of being able to burn your shows to DVD). I'd guess this happens in the 2 to 6 month range, though I'm not sure how long (if ever) the combo HD/DVD/DirecTV units will be in coming.
No. I'm serious. (Flamebait...puhlease...)
Ok. How is Microsoft preparing to promote itself in another separate market by drawing upon the dominance in web-browsers and operating-systems? There is only one good answer to this: MONEY. Which means that the statement 'Microsoft is preparing to use its dominance in web-browser and operating-system software to promote itself in yet another separate market--search engines this time.' is not insightful as it could pertain to any industry as MONEY is a universal protocol.
The statement would be more thought-provoking and relevant if it pertained to some aspect of Microsoftdom that was unique to MS...not merely piles of cash (which isn't terribly unique or interesting).
So, fault me for not backing up my original statement if you wish, but it certainly is not "Flamebait".
I've seen casual acronyms before, but this is getting silly: Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange as MATRIX? You mean MATIE? As in a little girl? Certainly not as cool as MATRIX...
'Microsoft is preparing to use its dominance in web-browser and operating-system software to promote itself in yet another separate market--search engines this time.'
If Microsoft were to begin selling bubble gum, the "interesting" quote would be: 'Microsoft is preparing to use its dominance in web-browser and operating-system software to promote itself in yet another separate market--bubble gum this time.' Whatever.
Calling the orginial quote "interesting" is a somewhat of an overstatement.
Sure, by mere coincidence.
Interpret this as a move to offer the cheapest of the cheap computers. Don't go holding your breath waiting for Dell to eliminate, or substantiall reduce the number of, Windows-based machines.
A method for writing an HTML application IN WINDOWS! What's next, global domination? This is a non-story.
What is worse: unplanned patches or planned bugs?
You know what would qualify as an annoyance for a Windows user? The login screen.
Seems to me that with the proper inducements, the Sun machines could sell for even less than a machine with no OS to begin with.
And Atari thought that Alan Alda assembling a system in the blink of a 30 second advertisement would sell systems. They may sell, only to find a pirated copy of Windows on them in short order.
So, these scientists are concerned with an issue cropping up in 2018? I'm skeptical about any assertion of what technology will be like in 15 years. Can we please review the technological issues that were to plague us now as cited by people in 1988? Weren't we supposed to be out of fossil fuels and bowing to our AI masters by now? (BTW, why are we worried about AI when our I is suspect in the first place?)
Interesting that all of these failed technologies are transportation based. Good thing we invented the SUV instead of personal jetpacks, or some nonsense.
Or you could listen to "Doctor?" from Orbital's album "The Altogether" for the truly techno'ed version.
How Luddite. We've just got to have a paper trail, eh? Let me see, does "hanging chad" mean anything to you? Sheesh....
I think the worst job has to be the poor webmaster that has to keep track of reposts of articles on his site. Not only boring, but apparently quite a challenge....
I think I'd call an ID3 tag as cover art a DEAD ART FORM, lest you consider the Genre field or Year field an art form as well.
Heck, I think SACD singles and DVD Audio singles must be more popular by now!
I guess album art is really dead? That's too bad as it is an artform in of itself.
Let's just forego IPv6 all together and wait for IPv8 to set in.
I agree with your general assertion regarding competitive pressure. However, I doubt there is any more evidence that Linux increased Windows through evincing stablity than the stability demonstrated by, say, a Playstation.
The real entertainment is once these vehicles are crusing at notable speeds with cargo on board, force the creators of the vehicles to ride in their newly created automated machine of death...er, car.