Back when I started playing with corporate networks and enterprise systems, about 9 years ago, I read "Inside WindowsNT" -- even though, at the time, there were no NT boxes at the location. It just happened to be the best book for tying it all together. What a great starter.
i find the idea that they are going to continue physical distribution at all, within 5 years, pretty startling... they just do not get the whole "internet" thing, do they?
Just out of curiosity, is anyone keeping a "Real Genius" references count for/. ? I mean, there has been some reference to it in at least one article per week since I joined. Perhaps google can build an engine for this singular purpose!
If companies weren't aggressive advertising they would not be competing for clients, and therefore not winning clients. Further, if no one could compete, the average joe would not know about many products available -- just because you and I research doesn't mean everyone does. Why not just go back to the stone age?
Advertising allows for companies to flourish and maintain viable concerns through growth.
If you're so unhappy about it move to the dessert.
hahaha are you serious? you conservative coward! you probably never let your kids watch the simpsons. I feel so bad for them.
Anyway, hakuna matata. crap.
With all these incredibel processor announcments lately, the clearspeed and now this one, we've got to think of how all products will benefit. Within a decade my toothbrush will be thanking me for using it and then remind me it's tax day.
I was so turned on to see the SE P900 that was announced yesterday. But, now I have to clean my keyboard a second time for the fact that LG has finally decided to actually enter the electronics world, with a real device. This is their first that looks good, and it looks damn good.
I give my sister total credit for this word, and I hope it gets used regularly... She calls her husband's machine: "Computewhore" say it fast it sounds right.
Actually, I heard that O2003 alters the display frequency to make photography impossible. It also disables the ability of paper within the surrounding six feet of the computer unable to bond with any other chemicals. It also disables:
Smoke Signals
Loud yelling
Short term and photographic memory of humans and chimpanzees
15" -- what's that? I've been running 19 and 21" monitors since 1996. How does anyone work without them! I'm curious what the average monitor size of/. readers is, especially compared to the overall average.
Next monitor: 23" flat panel.
I worked at AIG and I had noted to my friends at the time that the height preference at the company was unbelievably obvious. I was amazed that the world's largest financial company would be structured that way, but it was. Each rank had ascendingly taller folks.
While there, I attended a AIG-sponsored management program, where I was told that the company culture was a "driver society." 'Driver' referring to a personality type that indicates the person forceably gets their way, period. Therefore I guess the relationship between personality and height is there.
I just found it funny that at 5'11" I was among the shorter managers. The average female exec was at least 5'10", and with heels, over 6'.
I also have suggested to friends in the past that a study would probably conclude affirmatively that areas with higher incomes (or possibly just by pop. density) would likely have taller people on average. And I gave the specific example of Manhattan vs. outer boroughs.
Your fact about the number of minutes of commercials during a broadcast hour does not take into account an important. Television shows used to be one big commercial. In fact, I just caught a documentary about this on PBS a few weeks back (speaking of watching television). When you would watch a show there were times that the actors would actually turn to the camera and say something like, "Golly, Crest toothpaste is great!" As these types of integrated product promotions became less obvious the need for pure commercial time (in order to generate revenue) became more important.
Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like they are currently making you pay -- I was speaking in the hypothetical. However, Microsoft is currently trying to force you to use only their client, which is close, and certainly a step in the direction they want.
I have no idea how to rate your reply as good (I'm new), but I would. You are absolutely right. Microsoft has decided that Messenger will be a critical component of their office suite, and are therefore including it (and even requiring it in future versions for many functions).
This is exactly what we went through with the inclusion of IE. Although the courts are too naive (technologically) to understand this, it was a GOOD thing that a browser was available for free with Windows. However, it was a BAD thing that users were forced to use IE and not select any browser they want. The situation is terrible for the technical sector because Microsoft, whether a monopoly or not, has tremendous power, and obvious control of the market. They should not be allowed to force computer users to choose any application-level software simply because of either the OS or other application-level software.
And to those who are discussing the cost of messenger service, and microsoft's right to charge for this service... Microsoft has a right to charge for any service it wants. However, it does not have the right to force you into paying for a service by abusing its size and power. If Microsoft uses illegal activities such as monopolistic controls (like building an environment where the masses have to use messenger) then it should be stopped and punished.
- Lon
p.s. I run Trillian Pro 2.0, and MSN is working fine today.
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Back when I started playing with corporate networks and enterprise systems, about 9 years ago, I read "Inside WindowsNT" -- even though, at the time, there were no NT boxes at the location. It just happened to be the best book for tying it all together. What a great starter.
i find the idea that they are going to continue physical distribution at all, within 5 years, pretty startling... they just do not get the whole "internet" thing, do they?
Just out of curiosity, is anyone keeping a "Real Genius" references count for /. ? I mean, there has been some reference to it in at least one article per week since I joined. Perhaps google can build an engine for this singular purpose!
If companies weren't aggressive advertising they would not be competing for clients, and therefore not winning clients. Further, if no one could compete, the average joe would not know about many products available -- just because you and I research doesn't mean everyone does. Why not just go back to the stone age? Advertising allows for companies to flourish and maintain viable concerns through growth. If you're so unhappy about it move to the dessert.
hahaha are you serious? you conservative coward! you probably never let your kids watch the simpsons. I feel so bad for them. Anyway, hakuna matata. crap.
Well, I heard that Jolt cola is giving away infinity number of songs. So nahny nahny poo poo. :P
crap, now that joke made me want some jolt.
Okay, I'm offering $250,000 for anyone who can bring me a version of Microsoft Windows that is not full of security holes, bugs, and functional flaws.
Let me put this whole thing to the side and just say... that is the smile of a rich man.
With all these incredibel processor announcments lately, the clearspeed and now this one, we've got to think of how all products will benefit. Within a decade my toothbrush will be thanking me for using it and then remind me it's tax day.
ok, apparently there is a huge lack of news. oh lord, let there be a car accident or a functining fission reactor.
Step 1. Steal socks Step 3. Profit!!!! (thanks SP for the good times)
I was so turned on to see the SE P900 that was announced yesterday. But, now I have to clean my keyboard a second time for the fact that LG has finally decided to actually enter the electronics world, with a real device. This is their first that looks good, and it looks damn good.
I give my sister total credit for this word, and I hope it gets used regularly... She calls her husband's machine: "Computewhore" say it fast it sounds right.
15" -- what's that? I've been running 19 and 21" monitors since 1996. How does anyone work without them! I'm curious what the average monitor size of /. readers is, especially compared to the overall average.
Next monitor: 23" flat panel.
I was just about to say... I can already taste the popcorn.
I worked at AIG and I had noted to my friends at the time that the height preference at the company was unbelievably obvious. I was amazed that the world's largest financial company would be structured that way, but it was. Each rank had ascendingly taller folks. While there, I attended a AIG-sponsored management program, where I was told that the company culture was a "driver society." 'Driver' referring to a personality type that indicates the person forceably gets their way, period. Therefore I guess the relationship between personality and height is there. I just found it funny that at 5'11" I was among the shorter managers. The average female exec was at least 5'10", and with heels, over 6'. I also have suggested to friends in the past that a study would probably conclude affirmatively that areas with higher incomes (or possibly just by pop. density) would likely have taller people on average. And I gave the specific example of Manhattan vs. outer boroughs.
Your fact about the number of minutes of commercials during a broadcast hour does not take into account an important. Television shows used to be one big commercial. In fact, I just caught a documentary about this on PBS a few weeks back (speaking of watching television). When you would watch a show there were times that the actors would actually turn to the camera and say something like, "Golly, Crest toothpaste is great!" As these types of integrated product promotions became less obvious the need for pure commercial time (in order to generate revenue) became more important.
May the P.F.R. be with you!
Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like they are currently making you pay -- I was speaking in the hypothetical. However, Microsoft is currently trying to force you to use only their client, which is close, and certainly a step in the direction they want.
I have no idea how to rate your reply as good (I'm new), but I would. You are absolutely right. Microsoft has decided that Messenger will be a critical component of their office suite, and are therefore including it (and even requiring it in future versions for many functions).
This is exactly what we went through with the inclusion of IE. Although the courts are too naive (technologically) to understand this, it was a GOOD thing that a browser was available for free with Windows. However, it was a BAD thing that users were forced to use IE and not select any browser they want. The situation is terrible for the technical sector because Microsoft, whether a monopoly or not, has tremendous power, and obvious control of the market. They should not be allowed to force computer users to choose any application-level software simply because of either the OS or other application-level software.
And to those who are discussing the cost of messenger service, and microsoft's right to charge for this service... Microsoft has a right to charge for any service it wants. However, it does not have the right to force you into paying for a service by abusing its size and power. If Microsoft uses illegal activities such as monopolistic controls (like building an environment where the masses have to use messenger) then it should be stopped and punished.
- Lon
p.s. I run Trillian Pro 2.0, and MSN is working fine today.