I hear the estate wanted $10 per Dalek, minimum purchase of a 250 Dalek invasion force.
On the other hand, 1 Doctor at $25 made more sense, thus we'll be seeing him in probably every movie. He comes cheap. The Doctor's sexy lady friend sidekicks charge "standard lady friend rates" and work by the hour; thus we'll probably have a different female sidekick every film as the older ones are discarded like used coffee cups, just like the series.
So instead of evil garbage cans on wheels, the bad guy in this movie will be the Talking Speaker Phone Box from Charlie's Angels (the series, not the movies); it also only costs $25, batteries not included. As the Voice Of Charlie says, "It's the economy, stupid." The Voice Of Charlie will merely threaten the Doctor, but have no physical ability to actually harm anyone, which leads some fans to speculate Doctor Who may become a horrific British musical, the damage of which even time travel will not be able to undo.
And instead of a long scarf, the Doctor has been downgraded to two shoelaces tied together in a jaunty way.
I don't know about these monitors, but in the past, Apple has just taken LG Monitors spiffied them up a bit, and marked them up 30 or 40%. Same monitor, cooler brand name.
As I said, I don't know about these ones, but the older models were LGs.
... there is no quantity of juice sufficient to get a male monkey to look away from the hindquarters of a female
Don't offer juice, offer a chance for a First Post modded up to +5, Insightful. Trust me, I have to beat the women off with a stick to get to my keyboard in time. Slashdot is my juice and I'm swimming in an ocean of it, baby.
I've seen situations like this in the past many times, especially in smaller companies where the boss started it and built it up by himself and feels the need to micro-manage.
What I said to one guy like that is "Sir, we respect you and will do whatever you want us to do here, because you're the boss and it's your company, but you hired us to take the load off you so you'd be able to do less work and make more money. Trust us to do a good job and we will. We might not do everything exactly the same as you would, but we know the end result will still make you happy."
Of course, it takes more than that to change a personality flaw that massive, but it's a good start.
... but is it good enough to make up for the last Matrix movie? *shudders*
I've sworn off entertainment completely since I heard that blind Neo is teaming up with Chaka Khan to entertain the Merovingian in the next film, Matrix:Chicago (the musical). But I should've guessed this would happen, since the warning signs were all there.
Sigh... anime may be dead to me now, but they can never take away the classics of cinema.
Needless to say, I've also seen you asking around on some forums which showed up in the search, so I know you're serious enough to have already tried all this. Hopefully there are some new pages that you haven't found yet. A couple of those links claim to have answers, but of course, YMMV.
Since I didn't help you much (probably at all), I'll just take a Lite Beer and an old uneaten crust somebody threw back in the pizza box.
Sorry I couldn't help more, but with Linux, I've found anything is possible if you dig long enough. Hopefully I've uncovered some new dirt for you. Good luck!
... after taking another look at my slightly sagging SCO shares, I realize I'm a little short this month, so I have to CHOOSE between the iPod or a BMW. It's that kind of decision that makes people's heads explode.
Oh, well, after I blow my SCO money I still have my Enron, Worldcom, Martha Stewart Enterprises and Bre-X investments to fall back on. Tonight I'd better check to see how they're doing, maybe I *CAN* afford both after all!
P.S. I saved a BUNDLE by choosing my own investments and not paying an "expert" to do it for me.
OS zealotry is doing a disservice to our community, because if you force somebody into something against his will, you run the risk of creating negative experiences.
The problem is not so much that it *forces* anybody to use a system like Linux (because it's pretty much impossible for an opinion to be that powerful in the face of economic and political reality), but that it serves to blind people to the potential pitfalls that await, thus leading them to make a wrong decision for their situation. NO system is perfect (even Linux and *gasp*! Mac OS X). ALL have pitfalls depending on what you're using your computer for. In many cases, Windows *is* the best choice, although improvements in KDE and Gnome are making Windows a less obvious choice. And of course, arguing in favour of a system (or a methodology like open-source) is perfectly acceptable, as long as both sides are rational and can concede that the other side has positive attributes as well. Thus, both sides learn from the other and take what they've learned to improve themselves. Thus, honest evaluation leads to progress and growth, which is one of the fundamental tenets of capitalism, the free market, and all that... Of course, the ability to meet halfway is now called "appeasement" and is labeled as a "liberal" trait, which is apparently synonymous with "evil" or "corrupt". Zealotry exists in politics of all types, and is a great temptation, since it's so easy to believe that the world is black and white, good vs. evil, and that there is nothing to learn from the other side and that their arguments are all irrational and unfounded. Zealotry is a glass ceiling on self-improvement.
Zealotry in any form is inherently dishonest because zealots consciously or unconsciously hide the faults of their beloved systems while simultaneously proclaiming their greatness. This does lead to bad experiences (and I'm talking from experience!).
The UPSIDE of being a Linux zealot as opposed to a Windows or Mac zealot is that because the system is very open, any roadblocks you may encounter are likely soon to be fixed, or are fixable if you know a programmer who accepts payment in beer and pizza (which is all of them). I've hit roadblocks in Mac OS X that have no solution, and none seems to be coming... and [zealotry on] Windows itself *IS* a roadblock! [zeatotry off]
Yeah, but if peer to peer really DOES take over, everything would be more equitable, we would be free of all the lock-ins and inefficient bottlenecks the big companies and governments have worked so hard to force on us, and worst of all, with the destruction of the "Overlord" social class, it would basically be the end of the "I, for one, welcome our alien overlords" jokes! Therefore, peer to peer MUST be stopped, if only for the sake of all those Slashdot trolls who don't have the brainpower to write something original.
You can take away the "alien overlord" jokes, but we'll always have Soviet Russ--
As expected, they list gimp as an equivalent to Photoshop. I'm guessing the author doesn't deal with that pesky reality much.
What you're forgetting is that for 90% of the users, the Gimp *IS* an equivalent to Photoshop. Most non-professional users nowadays want to make web graphics and edit digital photographs, which the Gimp can easily handle. True, Photoshop is still the king for hardcore Pro users, but I've introduced the Gimp to plenty of heavy-duty users, and for the most part, they're amazed at what the Gimp offers for free. Just like how most MSWord users only use a few of its many features, most Photoshop users don't even scratch the surface of what PS can do. If the Gimp hits 80% of what PS can do, probably 90% of PS users would be able to accomplish their tasks using either app, given equal training and experience.
So realistically speaking, I've used both and didn't bother to upgrade Photoshop to CS because I can "get the job done" with an older PS version -- OR with The Gimp. I've used both, and you may be disappointed with this free app, but I'm not. I prefer it. But then again, looking at your posting history, I see that you constantly and religiously attack everything non-MS or non-proprietary, so I may just be feeding a troll looking to start yet another Gimp vs. Photoshop flamewar.
... are codenamed "Plan B". Hilarious! I guess they've figured out Plan A isn't working... Looks like another example of how every company who buddies up with Microsoft goes under in the end.
1. SCO UNIX® is a Proven, Stable and Reliable Platform Translation: It's Unix. This differentiates us from Linux because... uhh... our system starts with 'U'?
2. SCO UNIX® is backed by a single, experienced vendor Translation: Vendor lock-in comes at no extra charge! We're your Single Point Of Failure(TM), so you better hope we don't go under. Don't worry, we've never been better. *cough*lying*cough*
3. SCO UNIX® has a Committed, Well-Defined Roadmap Translation: We WILL release stuff unfinished if our marketing guys tell us to. Quality is Job NONE!
4. SCO UNIX® is Secure Translation: We now have less marketshare than BeOS. Evildoers leave us alone because we're obviously self-destructing - we push OURSELVES off the cliff into obscurity and humiliation.
5. SCO UNIX® is Legally Unencumbered Translation: We promise not to sue ourselves - unless we get really desperate.
Many Thanks to BFG9000's SCO Marketspeak to English Dictionary, without which this could not have been possible.
Nice specs. I like Apple stuff, but I still honestly don't know why Apple speedbumps are always front page news, especially when we have a dedicated Apple section to deal with minor announcements like hardware releases. Dell, IBM, or HP don't make the front page for every Mhz bump, let alone have their own section on Slashdot.
I would bet that 99% of us can't name one product from the HP lineup, but can name off the PowerMac, PowerBook, iMac, iPod, iTunes, iBook, etc. even though most of us don't own one and are far more likely to encounter an HP anywhere in the real world. I rarely see tv ads for Apple, and it's even more rare for me to meet another Apple user in the world (ONCE at Starbucks and once at Future Shop) but I read about Apples daily on Slashdot. We are all well acquainted with them due to our exposure here. I have no problem with that; it's better than Windows getting exposure, if only because we need more diversity, but I do have minor doubts as to the editorial discretion which leads to most Apple stories making the front page as well as their subsection.
Read into this what you will, but if I were HP or Dell, I'd start submitting articles to Slashdot. It's free publicity with a large section of the computer-buying public, and it doesn't seem hard to spin a typical product announcement into a "techie" story that would get accepted as News by the editors.
I just heard some sad news on Slashdot - Hot Grits was found dead in Slashdot this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss them - even if you didn't enjoy Hot Grits, there's no denying their contributions to Slashdot culture. Truly an American icon.
Congratulations on joining the illustrious ranks of such heavy hitters as Nortel,Novell, and SCO.
Of course, these guys aren't TRYING to be non-profit... except (of course) the guys at SCO, who seem to be basing their business decisions on the wisdom of the Magic 8-Ball.
I *DO* have 700+ CDs. For the 40-50 I've actually taken the time to rip to MP3, rate, and make smart playlists for, I just plug my PowerBook directly into my stereo and save the extra cash for more CDs. I've actually got a stereo sitting on my desk, since I use it as a monitor when I'm producing music, but it's not a pain to walk my laptop over to the main stereo if I have to -- it is portable, after all. There are a million little convenience gadgets out there; it comes down to picking and choosing so you can spend your money most efficiently. There is limited money but unlimited gadgets. That's why I'm deciding to pass on this one. If this thing works for you, fine. Spend the cash. Like I said, call me Amish, but the old way works fine for me. And I'm happy there is a product that fills your needs. It just doesn't fill mine.
And if you haven't guessed; this long explanation is more for those seemingly angry mods who don't seem to understand the intent, humour or meaning of my original post than for you.
It's a scary thought that a post which jokes that there should be limits to our unending mass consumption is nearly instantly modded down, when it's obviously a problem in North American society, and fundamentally ONtopic rather than off when dealing with a "convenience" product such as this.
... there comes a point where all this convenience is deadly to fat guys like me. I'll just stick with putting a CD in my stereo, thanks. North America has so much convenience we're all dropping dead. I even have a remote control to turn on my Exercycle from the couch, so my wife thinks I'm excercising when I'm actually watching Smallville reruns.
Caffeine is a so-called "gateway drug", which can eventually lead to other things such as juice or even pop. Think twice before unleashing the power of coffee on unsuspecting teenagers. I wish someone had warned me when I was a teen. Look at me now, hanging out on Slashdot all day and drinking coffee*. Don't let it happen again.
If the Church is Amish, there may be problems with the iMac, being high technology and all. If they're against technology, give them an old Windows PC, there's less innovation in Win98 than a rusted salad fork, so it should be acceptable to even the most orthodox old dudes.
If these teenagers are anything like the teens I know, no matter what you do, one of them will have root access before you finish installing. Let them admin it, if you're over 30 they probably know more than you do anyway. It's sad that my non-computer-using wife can give me OS X tips, simply because she doesn't have to unlearn years of Windows and doing things the hard way. * Even though the link between caffeine and Slashdot hasn't been proven to be cause and effect, empirical analysis supports the hypothesis. So monitor the system for warning signs, such as Slashdot being bookmarked.
Slashdot Mirror
I hear the estate wanted $10 per Dalek, minimum purchase of a 250 Dalek invasion force.
On the other hand, 1 Doctor at $25 made more sense, thus we'll be seeing him in probably every movie. He comes cheap. The Doctor's sexy lady friend sidekicks charge "standard lady friend rates" and work by the hour; thus we'll probably have a different female sidekick every film as the older ones are discarded like used coffee cups, just like the series.
So instead of evil garbage cans on wheels, the bad guy in this movie will be the Talking Speaker Phone Box from Charlie's Angels (the series, not the movies); it also only costs $25, batteries not included. As the Voice Of Charlie says, "It's the economy, stupid." The Voice Of Charlie will merely threaten the Doctor, but have no physical ability to actually harm anyone, which leads some fans to speculate Doctor Who may become a horrific British musical, the damage of which even time travel will not be able to undo.
And instead of a long scarf, the Doctor has been downgraded to two shoelaces tied together in a jaunty way.
The best knowledge JR could have had was who was planning on shooting him and when.
I don't know about these monitors, but in the past, Apple has just taken LG Monitors spiffied them up a bit, and marked them up 30 or 40%. Same monitor, cooler brand name.
As I said, I don't know about these ones, but the older models were LGs.
No, that's Karamba and SuperKaramba, not Konfabulator....
We Will Decapitate Competitors?
... there is no quantity of juice sufficient to get a male monkey to look away from the hindquarters of a female
Don't offer juice, offer a chance for a First Post modded up to +5, Insightful. Trust me, I have to beat the women off with a stick to get to my keyboard in time. Slashdot is my juice and I'm swimming in an ocean of it, baby.
I've seen situations like this in the past many times, especially in smaller companies where the boss started it and built it up by himself and feels the need to micro-manage.
What I said to one guy like that is "Sir, we respect you and will do whatever you want us to do here, because you're the boss and it's your company, but you hired us to take the load off you so you'd be able to do less work and make more money. Trust us to do a good job and we will. We might not do everything exactly the same as you would, but we know the end result will still make you happy."
Of course, it takes more than that to change a personality flaw that massive, but it's a good start.
... but is it good enough to make up for the last Matrix movie? *shudders*
I've sworn off entertainment completely since I heard that blind Neo is teaming up with Chaka Khan to entertain the Merovingian in the next film, Matrix:Chicago (the musical). But I should've guessed this would happen, since the warning signs were all there.
Sigh... anime may be dead to me now, but they can never take away the classics of cinema.
Well, I don't know your situation exactly, but I googled it a couple different ways and found quite a few links. Hopefully one of them can help you.
Needless to say, I've also seen you asking around on some forums which showed up in the search, so I know you're serious enough to have already tried all this. Hopefully there are some new pages that you haven't found yet. A couple of those links claim to have answers, but of course, YMMV.
Since I didn't help you much (probably at all), I'll just take a Lite Beer and an old uneaten crust somebody threw back in the pizza box.
Sorry I couldn't help more, but with Linux, I've found anything is possible if you dig long enough. Hopefully I've uncovered some new dirt for you. Good luck!
... after taking another look at my slightly sagging SCO shares, I realize I'm a little short this month, so I have to CHOOSE between the iPod or a BMW. It's that kind of decision that makes people's heads explode.
Oh, well, after I blow my SCO money I still have my Enron, Worldcom, Martha Stewart Enterprises and Bre-X investments to fall back on. Tonight I'd better check to see how they're doing, maybe I *CAN* afford both after all!
P.S. I saved a BUNDLE by choosing my own investments and not paying an "expert" to do it for me.
OS zealotry is doing a disservice to our community, because if you force somebody into something against his will, you run the risk of creating negative experiences.
The problem is not so much that it *forces* anybody to use a system like Linux (because it's pretty much impossible for an opinion to be that powerful in the face of economic and political reality), but that it serves to blind people to the potential pitfalls that await, thus leading them to make a wrong decision for their situation. NO system is perfect (even Linux and *gasp*! Mac OS X). ALL have pitfalls depending on what you're using your computer for. In many cases, Windows *is* the best choice, although improvements in KDE and Gnome are making Windows a less obvious choice. And of course, arguing in favour of a system (or a methodology like open-source) is perfectly acceptable, as long as both sides are rational and can concede that the other side has positive attributes as well. Thus, both sides learn from the other and take what they've learned to improve themselves. Thus, honest evaluation leads to progress and growth, which is one of the fundamental tenets of capitalism, the free market, and all that... Of course, the ability to meet halfway is now called "appeasement" and is labeled as a "liberal" trait, which is apparently synonymous with "evil" or "corrupt". Zealotry exists in politics of all types, and is a great temptation, since it's so easy to believe that the world is black and white, good vs. evil, and that there is nothing to learn from the other side and that their arguments are all irrational and unfounded. Zealotry is a glass ceiling on self-improvement.
Zealotry in any form is inherently dishonest because zealots consciously or unconsciously hide the faults of their beloved systems while simultaneously proclaiming their greatness. This does lead to bad experiences (and I'm talking from experience!).
The UPSIDE of being a Linux zealot as opposed to a Windows or Mac zealot is that because the system is very open, any roadblocks you may encounter are likely soon to be fixed, or are fixable if you know a programmer who accepts payment in beer and pizza (which is all of them). I've hit roadblocks in Mac OS X that have no solution, and none seems to be coming... and [zealotry on] Windows itself *IS* a roadblock! [zeatotry off]
Agreed, as long as it is OpenBSD.
there really is only one contender for me, and that's Richard Curnow's tdl, awesome for programmers and just day to day todo lists.
Looking at his webpage, I can suggest adding "Make GUI for Webpage" to his things-to-do list....
Wow. Great link, man. Thanks.
Yeah, but if peer to peer really DOES take over, everything would be more equitable, we would be free of all the lock-ins and inefficient bottlenecks the big companies and governments have worked so hard to force on us, and worst of all, with the destruction of the "Overlord" social class, it would basically be the end of the "I, for one, welcome our alien overlords" jokes! Therefore, peer to peer MUST be stopped, if only for the sake of all those Slashdot trolls who don't have the brainpower to write something original.
You can take away the "alien overlord" jokes, but we'll always have Soviet Russ--
Oh.
As expected, they list gimp as an equivalent to Photoshop. I'm guessing the author doesn't deal with that pesky reality much.
What you're forgetting is that for 90% of the users, the Gimp *IS* an equivalent to Photoshop. Most non-professional users nowadays want to make web graphics and edit digital photographs, which the Gimp can easily handle. True, Photoshop is still the king for hardcore Pro users, but I've introduced the Gimp to plenty of heavy-duty users, and for the most part, they're amazed at what the Gimp offers for free. Just like how most MSWord users only use a few of its many features, most Photoshop users don't even scratch the surface of what PS can do. If the Gimp hits 80% of what PS can do, probably 90% of PS users would be able to accomplish their tasks using either app, given equal training and experience.
So realistically speaking, I've used both and didn't bother to upgrade Photoshop to CS because I can "get the job done" with an older PS version -- OR with The Gimp. I've used both, and you may be disappointed with this free app, but I'm not. I prefer it. But then again, looking at your posting history, I see that you constantly and religiously attack everything non-MS or non-proprietary, so I may just be feeding a troll looking to start yet another Gimp vs. Photoshop flamewar.
dont' loose youre cool - its to late too fix now.
No, seriously, folks, take a look at SCO's "Five Reasons to Choose Unix Instead Of Linux.
1. SCO UNIX® is a Proven, Stable and Reliable Platform
Translation: It's Unix. This differentiates us from Linux because... uhh... our system starts with 'U'?
2. SCO UNIX® is backed by a single, experienced vendor
Translation: Vendor lock-in comes at no extra charge! We're your Single Point Of Failure(TM), so you better hope we don't go under. Don't worry, we've never been better. *cough*lying*cough*
3. SCO UNIX® has a Committed, Well-Defined Roadmap
Translation: We WILL release stuff unfinished if our marketing guys tell us to. Quality is Job NONE!
4. SCO UNIX® is Secure
Translation: We now have less marketshare than BeOS. Evildoers leave us alone because we're obviously self-destructing - we push OURSELVES off the cliff into obscurity and humiliation.
5. SCO UNIX® is Legally Unencumbered
Translation: We promise not to sue ourselves - unless we get really desperate.
Many Thanks to BFG9000's SCO Marketspeak to English Dictionary, without which this could not have been possible.
Nice specs. I like Apple stuff, but I still honestly don't know why Apple speedbumps are always front page news, especially when we have a dedicated Apple section to deal with minor announcements like hardware releases. Dell, IBM, or HP don't make the front page for every Mhz bump, let alone have their own section on Slashdot.
I would bet that 99% of us can't name one product from the HP lineup, but can name off the PowerMac, PowerBook, iMac, iPod, iTunes, iBook, etc. even though most of us don't own one and are far more likely to encounter an HP anywhere in the real world. I rarely see tv ads for Apple, and it's even more rare for me to meet another Apple user in the world (ONCE at Starbucks and once at Future Shop) but I read about Apples daily on Slashdot. We are all well acquainted with them due to our exposure here. I have no problem with that; it's better than Windows getting exposure, if only because we need more diversity, but I do have minor doubts as to the editorial discretion which leads to most Apple stories making the front page as well as their subsection.
Read into this what you will, but if I were HP or Dell, I'd start submitting articles to Slashdot. It's free publicity with a large section of the computer-buying public, and it doesn't seem hard to spin a typical product announcement into a "techie" story that would get accepted as News by the editors.
I just heard some sad news on Slashdot - Hot Grits was found dead in Slashdot this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss them - even if you didn't enjoy Hot Grits, there's no denying their contributions to Slashdot culture. Truly an American icon.
Cursed LapPads have struck again.
Maybe you can get divorced and start having sex again. That would be some good exercise. sexercise.
What do you think the Smallville's for?
[Insert Lana Lang joke here]
Congratulations on joining the illustrious ranks of such heavy hitters as Nortel, Novell, and SCO.
... except (of course) the guys at SCO, who seem to be basing their business decisions on the wisdom of the Magic 8-Ball.
Of course, these guys aren't TRYING to be non-profit
I *DO* have 700+ CDs. For the 40-50 I've actually taken the time to rip to MP3, rate, and make smart playlists for, I just plug my PowerBook directly into my stereo and save the extra cash for more CDs. I've actually got a stereo sitting on my desk, since I use it as a monitor when I'm producing music, but it's not a pain to walk my laptop over to the main stereo if I have to -- it is portable, after all. There are a million little convenience gadgets out there; it comes down to picking and choosing so you can spend your money most efficiently. There is limited money but unlimited gadgets. That's why I'm deciding to pass on this one. If this thing works for you, fine. Spend the cash. Like I said, call me Amish, but the old way works fine for me. And I'm happy there is a product that fills your needs. It just doesn't fill mine.
And if you haven't guessed; this long explanation is more for those seemingly angry mods who don't seem to understand the intent, humour or meaning of my original post than for you.
It's a scary thought that a post which jokes that there should be limits to our unending mass consumption is nearly instantly modded down, when it's obviously a problem in North American society, and fundamentally ONtopic rather than off when dealing with a "convenience" product such as this.
... there comes a point where all this convenience is deadly to fat guys like me. I'll just stick with putting a CD in my stereo, thanks. North America has so much convenience we're all dropping dead. I even have a remote control to turn on my Exercycle from the couch, so my wife thinks I'm excercising when I'm actually watching Smallville reruns.
Caffeine is a so-called "gateway drug", which can eventually lead to other things such as juice or even pop. Think twice before unleashing the power of coffee on unsuspecting teenagers. I wish someone had warned me when I was a teen. Look at me now, hanging out on Slashdot all day and drinking coffee*. Don't let it happen again.
If the Church is Amish, there may be problems with the iMac, being high technology and all. If they're against technology, give them an old Windows PC, there's less innovation in Win98 than a rusted salad fork, so it should be acceptable to even the most orthodox old dudes.
If these teenagers are anything like the teens I know, no matter what you do, one of them will have root access before you finish installing. Let them admin it, if you're over 30 they probably know more than you do anyway. It's sad that my non-computer-using wife can give me OS X tips, simply because she doesn't have to unlearn years of Windows and doing things the hard way.
* Even though the link between caffeine and Slashdot hasn't been proven to be cause and effect, empirical analysis supports the hypothesis. So monitor the system for warning signs, such as Slashdot being bookmarked.