at least as a end-user desktop OS. I mean, don't get me wrong. It's probably the bees knees on servers and what not, but just face it: as a desktop environment, it sucks. No support (for all intents and purposes) for latest greatest anything, crappy interface for many routine functions, and isntallation isn't exactly a breeze (especially when it comes to hardware support). Yes, I know Linux has made big strides in usability and functionality, and I'm not ripping on anyone who likes/uses/supports it. But I get kinda tired of people pushing it as the Windows successor. Face it. It's NOT! We may never see a successor to Windows in our lifetimes. 90% (or somewhere around there) of the world is Windows based. You can't change over from Windows and everything that is exclusively or best-supported on it to an OS that most people will never be comfortable using, whether or not they are "computer savvy". I have been working on PCs for 10 years now. I build em, upgrade em, network em, etc. The only thing I don't do is programming/engineering. I have used several incarnations of Linux, and have just been thouroughly dissatisfied with it. Windows is NOT perfect, by far. BUT, it does have ease of use, well thought out and researched interfaces (mostly), and has the MAJOR advantage of familiarity. Take a person who has only ever driven a Ford Explorer and put them in a Chevy Blazer. They both do the same basic thing, and mostly they ARE the same. But there are subtle differences that are actually not subtle. And those differences deter people from using something different than what they like and are comfortable with. If Linux had been first, Microsoft would still be trying to make their first $1 billion. The point is, if Linux wants to truly be the NEXT OS, they need to redo their entire interface, hardware interface, underlying code, etc. FACE FACTS, LINUX CULTISTS: Linux will NEVER be used by the average user in it's current state.
Just for the record, I would love to see Linux brought to the level required for average users to be able and willing to use and support it. P.S. this is NOT flamebait, nor is it a troll. Just my 2 cents. Like I stated above, I support Linux as a business OS, just not as a consumer OS, IN IT'S CURRENT STATE. So please do not start the old Linux/Windows is better debate. It's all about Linux/Windows is more accepted/trusted/familiar/easier.
It's good to see someone sticking up for the Hulk. I mean, the story wasn't the best and the cgi was a bit schlocky in a few scenes, but c'mon! The dogfight was one of the most kickass fight scenes ever! Even if it was a bit cartoony it still rocked. Besides, I'd like to see all you geeks out there who piss and moan about this movie do something even remotely close on your computer. If your gonna sit there and rip on a movie that hundreds of people put many hours of work, sweat, blood, tears and love into, then you damn well better be able to say "Hey, this movie sucked because I made a better movie, giving me the right to say your movie sucked". Otherwise, piss off you sniveling little shitheads. (Sorry, I just get tired of whining little pussys who do nothing but bitch about other peoples accomplishments)
I'm sorry, but I don't agree at all. You have a right to your opinion and that's fine, but I just don't see how you could think they sucked. Especially when the vast majority of people who have seen them loved them. But oh well. To each their own I guess. It just amazes me that ANYONE could not like these awesome films. Maybe you should try watching them again, on extended DVD on a big tv with good surround sound. Give it a chance. C'mon, you know you want to. Everyone's doing it. C'mon, give in to the temptation. It's good. No one'll put you down for it. C'mon. You know you need it. (hehehee)
Geez!!! WTF? Why is everybody (well, too many people, anyway) bitching and moaning about these movies? "Legolas didn't say that! Where's Tom? Why no death and destruction at the Shire? Arwen this/that!" Jesus H. Reynolds Burtovski Christ! IT'S MOVIES!!! There is NO way to put the true books into cinematic form. PERIOD! Deal with what you got. Just because they didn't include this scene or that line, or combined this characters lines with that scene or whatever doesn't take away from the fact that these films are the closest we will likely ever get to the true source on the big screen. I am sick of all the whining little pussys pointing out the retarded little "factual, anachronistic, continuity errors", and pissing and moaning about the changes made in order to make solid, wide-reaching, engrossing, entertaining, visualy and audibly stunning/gorgeous/fantastic/kick-ass films for the public to behold (or not to behold, as may be your preference). Yes, there were some things that I was disappointed about, and some errors that glared at me a bit, but I don't give two shats about that stuff because the spirit of the books, the basic (and most of the more intricate and in-depth) story remained wholy intact. Who cares if Tom Faggity Buttrammer Bombadil was discluded from the films? He didn't do anything important anyway. He IS a cool character, and I enjoyed his appearance in the books, but for the purpose of bringing this MASSIVE, COMPLEX work to millions (even billions) of people worldwide, sacrifices had to be made. I personally would love to see the exact same movies with all the extra stuff put in and some changes reverted back to the original premise, but it AIN'T GONNA HAPPIN!!! Just be happy that someone (thank you P.J., we're not worthy, we're not worthy!) had the brass testicles and connections to give us all what we have been given: the best three movies to hit theatres in many many years (not to steal thunder from other great films of recent years, but c'mon! Lord of the Rings! C'mon!) So, please, stop bitching, stop whining, stop pussy-ing, stop party-pooping (except in designated rest-areas), get a sense of entertainment, get a life, and BE HAPPY THAT WE HAVE WHAT WE HAVE!!!
P.S. This is a fantasy trilogy, and as such, you have no lisence to bitch about Gollum still being alive in the magma, the ring of power being clean in one shot and dirty in the next (how do you know that the ring isn't a bit dainty about dirt?), Sam having stubble (yes, hobbits can't grow beards, but NOWHERE does it ever say that hobbits don't get stubble, and besides Sam may be related to the Stoors [I think that's the right vein] who were more rugged and primitive, or he could be a bit geneticly challenged), Legolas' eye color changing (he IS an elf), etc, etc, etc. Shut the fark up and enjoy something for once.
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at least as a end-user desktop OS. I mean, don't get me wrong. It's probably the bees knees on servers and what not, but just face it: as a desktop environment, it sucks. No support (for all intents and purposes) for latest greatest anything, crappy interface for many routine functions, and isntallation isn't exactly a breeze (especially when it comes to hardware support). Yes, I know Linux has made big strides in usability and functionality, and I'm not ripping on anyone who likes/uses/supports it. But I get kinda tired of people pushing it as the Windows successor. Face it. It's NOT! We may never see a successor to Windows in our lifetimes. 90% (or somewhere around there) of the world is Windows based. You can't change over from Windows and everything that is exclusively or best-supported on it to an OS that most people will never be comfortable using, whether or not they are "computer savvy". I have been working on PCs for 10 years now. I build em, upgrade em, network em, etc. The only thing I don't do is programming/engineering. I have used several incarnations of Linux, and have just been thouroughly dissatisfied with it. Windows is NOT perfect, by far. BUT, it does have ease of use, well thought out and researched interfaces (mostly), and has the MAJOR advantage of familiarity. Take a person who has only ever driven a Ford Explorer and put them in a Chevy Blazer. They both do the same basic thing, and mostly they ARE the same. But there are subtle differences that are actually not subtle. And those differences deter people from using something different than what they like and are comfortable with. If Linux had been first, Microsoft would still be trying to make their first $1 billion. The point is, if Linux wants to truly be the NEXT OS, they need to redo their entire interface, hardware interface, underlying code, etc. FACE FACTS, LINUX CULTISTS: Linux will NEVER be used by the average user in it's current state.
Just for the record, I would love to see Linux brought to the level required for average users to be able and willing to use and support it.
P.S. this is NOT flamebait, nor is it a troll. Just my 2 cents. Like I stated above, I support Linux as a business OS, just not as a consumer OS, IN IT'S CURRENT STATE. So please do not start the old Linux/Windows is better debate. It's all about Linux/Windows is more accepted/trusted/familiar/easier.
It's good to see someone sticking up for the Hulk. I mean, the story wasn't the best and the cgi was a bit schlocky in a few scenes, but c'mon! The dogfight was one of the most kickass fight scenes ever! Even if it was a bit cartoony it still rocked. Besides, I'd like to see all you geeks out there who piss and moan about this movie do something even remotely close on your computer. If your gonna sit there and rip on a movie that hundreds of people put many hours of work, sweat, blood, tears and love into, then you damn well better be able to say "Hey, this movie sucked because I made a better movie, giving me the right to say your movie sucked". Otherwise, piss off you sniveling little shitheads. (Sorry, I just get tired of whining little pussys who do nothing but bitch about other peoples accomplishments)
I'm sorry, but I don't agree at all. You have a right to your opinion and that's fine, but I just don't see how you could think they sucked. Especially when the vast majority of people who have seen them loved them. But oh well. To each their own I guess. It just amazes me that ANYONE could not like these awesome films. Maybe you should try watching them again, on extended DVD on a big tv with good surround sound. Give it a chance. C'mon, you know you want to. Everyone's doing it. C'mon, give in to the temptation. It's good. No one'll put you down for it. C'mon. You know you need it. (hehehee)
Geez!!! WTF? Why is everybody (well, too many people, anyway) bitching and moaning about these movies? "Legolas didn't say that! Where's Tom? Why no death and destruction at the Shire? Arwen this/that!" Jesus H. Reynolds Burtovski Christ! IT'S MOVIES!!! There is NO way to put the true books into cinematic form. PERIOD! Deal with what you got. Just because they didn't include this scene or that line, or combined this characters lines with that scene or whatever doesn't take away from the fact that these films are the closest we will likely ever get to the true source on the big screen. I am sick of all the whining little pussys pointing out the retarded little "factual, anachronistic, continuity errors", and pissing and moaning about the changes made in order to make solid, wide-reaching, engrossing, entertaining, visualy and audibly stunning/gorgeous/fantastic/kick-ass films for the public to behold (or not to behold, as may be your preference). Yes, there were some things that I was disappointed about, and some errors that glared at me a bit, but I don't give two shats about that stuff because the spirit of the books, the basic (and most of the more intricate and in-depth) story remained wholy intact. Who cares if Tom Faggity Buttrammer Bombadil was discluded from the films? He didn't do anything important anyway. He IS a cool character, and I enjoyed his appearance in the books, but for the purpose of bringing this MASSIVE, COMPLEX work to millions (even billions) of people worldwide, sacrifices had to be made. I personally would love to see the exact same movies with all the extra stuff put in and some changes reverted back to the original premise, but it AIN'T GONNA HAPPIN!!! Just be happy that someone (thank you P.J., we're not worthy, we're not worthy!) had the brass testicles and connections to give us all what we have been given: the best three movies to hit theatres in many many years (not to steal thunder from other great films of recent years, but c'mon! Lord of the Rings! C'mon!) So, please, stop bitching, stop whining, stop pussy-ing, stop party-pooping (except in designated rest-areas), get a sense of entertainment, get a life, and BE HAPPY THAT WE HAVE WHAT WE HAVE!!! P.S. This is a fantasy trilogy, and as such, you have no lisence to bitch about Gollum still being alive in the magma, the ring of power being clean in one shot and dirty in the next (how do you know that the ring isn't a bit dainty about dirt?), Sam having stubble (yes, hobbits can't grow beards, but NOWHERE does it ever say that hobbits don't get stubble, and besides Sam may be related to the Stoors [I think that's the right vein] who were more rugged and primitive, or he could be a bit geneticly challenged), Legolas' eye color changing (he IS an elf), etc, etc, etc. Shut the fark up and enjoy something for once.