But the thing that puts Americans over the edge is the deaths of their troops?
Their invading troops. It's not like they were home on a leave.
Can someone be so kind as to explain that?
If you've ever heard a speech by any american politician, especially in the period right after 9/11, you're probably familiar with the term "american lives". Some lives are apparently worth more than others, and the american ones are at the top.
On Nov. 8, investigators said Reynolds was chasing a Toyota 4-Runner when he swerved in front of the vehicle to cut him off and then slammed on his brakes.
There's a difference between braking and getting in front of someone and then braking. In Portugal at least, the car behind is responsible for keeping a safe braking distance, and it to blame for any crash resulting from a violation of this principle.
Now, if you overtake someone, get in front of them and then brake, they obviously can't be held responsible for not keeping the distance.
Realistically, most of it will probably end up in the lawyers' pockets anyway -- I don't imagine that court costs in Europe are any less outlandish than here in the US.:-)
They actually (and maybe surprisingly) are. And usually the government lawyers are on staff and don't exactly get a share of the winnings. Note however that I haven't read anything specific about this case, and am only speaking generally.
I already "donated" several times by buying copies of Windows.
I generally agree with both this and your previous post, but this is just a stupid idea (sorry, can't remember a better word to describe it). A donations implies giving without getting anything in return. Whether you wanted/liked ir or not, when you bought Windows you got something in return (and it's true value is not really important).
I suppose you could argue you contributed to his fortune, but even then you haven't contributed to the foundation. He could have used the money to buy some millions of Intel Macs if he wanted to, and frankly you'd have nothing to do with it - or me, or anyone else.
We already have lightsabers, wouldn't it be nice if we had mind tricks too? You'd just wave your hand over the sensor and the mac would do anything you asked.
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It is possible but then you'd have two choices:
a) A really simple install program, completely independent of the application. That way it wouldn't have to change to reflect changes in the code.
b) A more integrated installer with more features. It would probably be dependent on changes to the application, and so it would have to be rebuilt frequently.
And keep in mind it would have to include a compiler (most systems don't have one by default), and would have to foresee eventual compilation errors. On the other hand it could even download the most recent sources from the server (most binary installers already have that option).
But yes, for some applications I guess it could work.
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It's not the same. While updating Windows is easy, checking out the source and compiling the application is not. I won't say most users can update Windows on their own, but at least some part of them can. How many non-techy computer (mainly Windows) users can compile a program?
That would not be the same as Microsoft telling us to upgrade, it would be the same as telling us that it is already implemented in the current source. We don't have access to Microsoft code, and most users don't know how to access CVS. The end result is the same.
That is all fine, but there must be support from both parties to use encryption. Somehow I don't think his aunt uses GPG, and even if he could go there and set it up, he (or you, or me) can't control what everyone he sends emails to uses.
Of course, you can just stop talking to your friends who don't install GPG and move on with your life.
I fully agree with you, every one should have the right to register any domain they want, at least those not exactly equal to a trademarked name. That being said, I believe the right analogy would be someone opening a store near McDonalds and naming it McDonalsd.
Windows is also POSIX1 compliant. Does that make it a UNIX implementation? Linux is a reinvention of UNIX, at least in the sense the grandparent that the grandparent meant. It might implement some interfaces/behaviour, and it is great, but it just isn't unix.
(For the record, I'm not in any way agins linux or any other OS. I use WinXP, Ubuntu and OpenBSD at home and like all of them).
Maybe your experience is not that rare, but I've used several networked printers with several versions of windows (including XP) and never had any problems. As usual, it's a matter of luck.
My first thought, but it is actually listed in some dictionaries. Someone already posted a Webster link, and here's one to Wordnet which also lists it as a synonym.
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But the thing that puts Americans over the edge is the deaths of their troops?
Their invading troops. It's not like they were home on a leave.
Can someone be so kind as to explain that?
If you've ever heard a speech by any american politician, especially in the period right after 9/11, you're probably familiar with the term "american lives". Some lives are apparently worth more than others, and the american ones are at the top.
On Nov. 8, investigators said Reynolds was chasing a Toyota 4-Runner when he swerved in front of the vehicle to cut him off and then slammed on his brakes.
There's a difference between braking and getting in front of someone and then braking. In Portugal at least, the car behind is responsible for keeping a safe braking distance, and it to blame for any crash resulting from a violation of this principle.
Now, if you overtake someone, get in front of them and then brake, they obviously can't be held responsible for not keeping the distance.
I'm feeling a new tag coming up.
"Contrary to what distributed computing propaganda says"
Propaganda like this?
What if the NSA was secretly executing suspected terrorists without warrants, due process, etc?
If?
what the hell makes America better than anywhere else?
Absolutely nothing, only worse.
Dubya would certainly be pleased.
Realistically, most of it will probably end up in the lawyers' pockets anyway -- I don't imagine that court costs in Europe are any less outlandish than here in the US. :-)
They actually (and maybe surprisingly) are. And usually the government lawyers are on staff and don't exactly get a share of the winnings. Note however that I haven't read anything specific about this case, and am only speaking generally.
I already "donated" several times by buying copies of Windows.
I generally agree with both this and your previous post, but this is just a stupid idea (sorry, can't remember a better word to describe it). A donations implies giving without getting anything in return. Whether you wanted/liked ir or not, when you bought Windows you got something in return (and it's true value is not really important).
I suppose you could argue you contributed to his fortune, but even then you haven't contributed to the foundation. He could have used the money to buy some millions of Intel Macs if he wanted to, and frankly you'd have nothing to do with it - or me, or anyone else.
We already have lightsabers, wouldn't it be nice if we had mind tricks too? You'd just wave your hand over the sensor and the mac would do anything you asked.
It is possible but then you'd have two choices:
a) A really simple install program, completely independent of the application. That way it wouldn't have to change to reflect changes in the code.
b) A more integrated installer with more features. It would probably be dependent on changes to the application, and so it would have to be rebuilt frequently.
And keep in mind it would have to include a compiler (most systems don't have one by default), and would have to foresee eventual compilation errors. On the other hand it could even download the most recent sources from the server (most binary installers already have that option).
But yes, for some applications I guess it could work.
It's not the same. While updating Windows is easy, checking out the source and compiling the application is not. I won't say most users can update Windows on their own, but at least some part of them can. How many non-techy computer (mainly Windows) users can compile a program?
That would not be the same as Microsoft telling us to upgrade, it would be the same as telling us that it is already implemented in the current source. We don't have access to Microsoft code, and most users don't know how to access CVS. The end result is the same.
That is all fine, but there must be support from both parties to use encryption. Somehow I don't think his aunt uses GPG, and even if he could go there and set it up, he (or you, or me) can't control what everyone he sends emails to uses.
Of course, you can just stop talking to your friends who don't install GPG and move on with your life.
Of course not. It's a website instead of a blog and he's not an Apple fan.
I remember reading he warned Apple of some vulnerabilites in January. If these are still the same ones, then he already waited too long.
The only new feature will be the UI. Windows Vista anyone?
I fully agree with you, every one should have the right to register any domain they want, at least those not exactly equal to a trademarked name. That being said, I believe the right analogy would be someone opening a store near McDonalds and naming it McDonalsd.
(I'm not claiming anything about DSL)
And isn't a traditional phone call a point to point link?
Windows is also POSIX1 compliant. Does that make it a UNIX implementation? Linux is a reinvention of UNIX, at least in the sense the grandparent that the grandparent meant. It might implement some interfaces/behaviour, and it is great, but it just isn't unix.
(For the record, I'm not in any way agins linux or any other OS. I use WinXP, Ubuntu and OpenBSD at home and like all of them).
Also noticed it, but I thought he meant not being routable over NAT.
Maybe your experience is not that rare, but I've used several networked printers with several versions of windows (including XP) and never had any problems. As usual, it's a matter of luck.
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Ok I might even get the 'fud' but troll/flamebait? Something's seriously wrong with these people.
My first thought, but it is actually listed in some dictionaries. Someone already posted a Webster link, and here's one to Wordnet which also lists it as a synonym.
English is not my native language, but I fail to see what's wrong with the use of 'specially'. Care to explain?