I don't think there is going to be an OSS replacement for Outlook. I've been looking and waiting for years along with everyone else.
That said, I've been using Google Apps for my personal business, and find it *superior* to Outlook for tasking, scheduling, and email. While there isn't a libre solution right now, there is an alternative vendor, and a free one at that.
Then the non-technical users swtich, get frustrated (because they *think* they're going to be frustrated), and the cost savings disappear.
The right answer here is interoperability. The concept that you need a specific Office suite to open a document is just insane - much like requiring a specific browser to view a website.
Exactly. That's all I'm saying - as a firearms enthusiast, I am confident that I shoot better than probably 85% of law enforcement, simply because I put more rounds downrange.
Further, when you consider how often the officer will actually have to fire his gun, the time devoted to training that skill is not out of line. My point is only that to think that they police are great shots because they carry guns and have a badge is fallacy.
I didn't say that there were no marksmen in law enforcement - I said that statistically, a non-LEO involved in a shooting will hit the target more often.
I can only speak for myself. I shoot on at least a weekly basis. That's not "stand and hit the target", either, it's moving, shooting from cover, reloading and clearing malfunctions under stress, etc.
Law Enforcement in general are not just incredibly great marksmen. Statistically, an armed citizen is far more likely to hit the target and stop the threat.
Don't take that to mean the GP isn't a moron for his post, however. I'm just pointing out that a badge doesn't make you a good shot.
A democracy would be horrible, but if we can agree on some sort of constitutionally-limited Republic, I think we might be able to form a group of guys between the ages of 16 and 40 to work on that.
To be fair, the Supreme Court often doesn't take cases unless they have a specific intent to overturn the verdict or to reconcile competing precedent in two or more jurisdictions.
Antiwar.com shows 4418 total deaths (combat + noncombat while deployed). Surely they're as liberal with those numbers as can be. Add 3,000 for 9/11, and we're up to 7,400 or so.
You're right, I can't come up with "Over 10,000". "Over 9,000", obviously, but not over 10,000.
On a human scale, 9/11 was a tragedy of epic proportions. It is a day and an act that I will never forget or forgive, period. From the standpoint of a nation of 300 million people, it was a pinprick. The impact of the domestic policy enacted in the wake of 9/11 an order of magnitude larger than that of the work of 12 nutjobs.
This is also true for stealing from those who acquired the wealth illegally. If you stole $10m USD from a drug kingpin in Mexico, chances are slim he's going to call the cops.
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I don't think there is going to be an OSS replacement for Outlook. I've been looking and waiting for years along with everyone else.
That said, I've been using Google Apps for my personal business, and find it *superior* to Outlook for tasking, scheduling, and email. While there isn't a libre solution right now, there is an alternative vendor, and a free one at that.
Then the non-technical users swtich, get frustrated (because they *think* they're going to be frustrated), and the cost savings disappear.
The right answer here is interoperability. The concept that you need a specific Office suite to open a document is just insane - much like requiring a specific browser to view a website.
Exactly. That's all I'm saying - as a firearms enthusiast, I am confident that I shoot better than probably 85% of law enforcement, simply because I put more rounds downrange.
Further, when you consider how often the officer will actually have to fire his gun, the time devoted to training that skill is not out of line. My point is only that to think that they police are great shots because they carry guns and have a badge is fallacy.
Hmm. I almost hate to say this, because of the shitstorm I'm sure it will cause, but are you familiar with Vicki Weaver?
I didn't say that there were no marksmen in law enforcement - I said that statistically, a non-LEO involved in a shooting will hit the target more often.
I can only speak for myself. I shoot on at least a weekly basis. That's not "stand and hit the target", either, it's moving, shooting from cover, reloading and clearing malfunctions under stress, etc.
I had a Sharp. *Excellent* calculator, even had a resistive screen and stylus, with 3-color display.
Hush. Maybe he's planning to hunt over a baited field.
Law Enforcement in general are not just incredibly great marksmen. Statistically, an armed citizen is far more likely to hit the target and stop the threat. Don't take that to mean the GP isn't a moron for his post, however. I'm just pointing out that a badge doesn't make you a good shot.
A democracy would be horrible, but if we can agree on some sort of constitutionally-limited Republic, I think we might be able to form a group of guys between the ages of 16 and 40 to work on that.
To be fair, the Supreme Court often doesn't take cases unless they have a specific intent to overturn the verdict or to reconcile competing precedent in two or more jurisdictions.
Yep - every one ever produced has a crack, right down the middle :|
Assuming that each person gets one raise per year, and no one moves gets a promotion, you're correct.
Why?
A paper is a business, and businesses endorse candidates all the time. Nothing wrong with that at all.
Yeah, for those of us who advertise on it.
I'll never, ever do this. It's a civil liberties issue.
Then people will be able to read it.
Idiot.
I find it hard to believe that there are only 16m card readers. I have three, alone.
Antiwar.com shows 4418 total deaths (combat + noncombat while deployed). Surely they're as liberal with those numbers as can be. Add 3,000 for 9/11, and we're up to 7,400 or so.
You're right, I can't come up with "Over 10,000". "Over 9,000", obviously, but not over 10,000.
WTC, the Pentagon, Flight 93, plus combat deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan - that's probably how he arrived there.
Not by all of us. I think Paul wants to do things far too quickly, but I generally agree with his desired state.
The Church on Ground Zero was Orthodox, not Catholic, if memory serves.
I'm an American, and I agree with GP.
On a human scale, 9/11 was a tragedy of epic proportions. It is a day and an act that I will never forget or forgive, period. From the standpoint of a nation of 300 million people, it was a pinprick. The impact of the domestic policy enacted in the wake of 9/11 an order of magnitude larger than that of the work of 12 nutjobs.
So, you're advocating for security through obscurity?
This is also true for stealing from those who acquired the wealth illegally. If you stole $10m USD from a drug kingpin in Mexico, chances are slim he's going to call the cops.