..... Because while others have similar policies, AT&T's new spin on this will encourage these companies to get more aggressive about minimizing (if not eliminating) negativity about their product/service. That would really suck if that became true.
The thing to note from this article is this quote:
"Vista SP1 will be a large download: Roughly 1GB, based on current test versions. By way of comparison, Windows XP--the whole thing--shipped on a CD, which only holds about three quarters of a gigabyte. Installing the OS upgrade will require 7GB of free hard drive space, though much of that will be returned to the user once the megapatch is applied, Microsoft said."
That conflicts with this statement from TFA:
"DeVaan: It's true that at first glance it will look like a lot is changing, and it's true that there are thousands of files being changed to varying degrees in Windows Vista SP1. However, the first measure of "size" most people will encounter will likely be the download of Windows Vista SP1 through Windows Update or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), which we predict will be about 50 MB. The second measure of size will be the free disk space requirement for installing Windows Vista SP1, which is currently around 7 GB for the beta, although we will be working to bring this down for the final version as we optimize the servicing algorithms used."
"I asked the representative if Windows Genuine Advantage had anything to do with it and he categorically told me this was not the case, he added that Windows Update for pre-Vista versions of Windows can now be accessed using Firefox and that the concern at Microsoft had more to do with the possible malicious code that could be redistributed with certified Microsoft updates."
Sure. Whatever. We all know that there's never been a case of malicious code distributed with Autopatcher. So I'm calling it now. Watch M$ come up with their own tool that does the same thing as Autopatcher and watch them find a way to turn it into a revenue stream.
... this is some sort of DMCA violation? That's bizarre because Microsoft has known about them for some time and according to their site, they didn't care:
"Q: Is AutoPatcher legal? A: Yes, Antonis Kaladis (our project manager) once spoke to a Microsoft employee and apparently they know about us but don't care what we do! The AutoPatcher project has been going strong since 2003 and never had a sniff of trouble from Microsoft."
....That it can seriously compete with the Apple iTunes store regardless of who they are partnered with? The iTunes ecosystem has too much of a head start to be caught in the short term IMHO.
.... the fact that a bunch of computers rebooting at the same time would bring down Skype is troubling. One thing worth noting, if this was truly the cause, why haven't we seen this before? Patch Tuesday happens every month, so we should have seen something like this sooner.
Methinks Skype has other issues that they don't want to admit to, so it's easier to sort of blame M$.
"Microsoft used sales conditions and offered software distributors incentives - described as loyalty discounts - so they wouldn't offer clients anything but Microsoft Office products. "
And if that didn't work, then they brought out the chairs.
..... Can VOIP providers who aren't connected with a Telco make a go of it? So far it seems that the answer is no seeing that Sunrocket i dead and Vonage is not exactly healthy either.
As it would appear that they sell LINUX computers so that they can get positive mindshare from the Slashdot types, but they don't want to make it TOO available to people like businesses so that they don't get Micro$soft too angry when they go to re-negotiate their OEM agreement.
What this basically means is that LINUX is no further ahead at the end of the day.
... Rogers cable here in Canada tried a stunt called "Negative Option Billing" (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_option_billi ng) which sounds sort of like what Comcast is doing. This caused a major outcry across the country that included thousands canceling their cable service. Rogers eventually caved and the practice was made illegal shortly thereafter.
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..... Because while others have similar policies, AT&T's new spin on this will encourage these companies to get more aggressive about minimizing (if not eliminating) negativity about their product/service. That would really suck if that became true.
..... Who may still be in the closet.
People who make furniture will see an increase in business in the short term.
..... When I saw the title, I thought the poster was talking about a really good grade of pot.
Here:
i ndex.html
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/09/04/fossett.missing/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6978818.stm
His profile is here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/2078591.stm
... In the age of Google Earth, Virtual Earth, etc. (not to mention Google), there are no secrets. Welcome to the new world.
http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Vista+service+pack+c oming+in+08/2100-1016_3-6204980.html
The thing to note from this article is this quote:
"Vista SP1 will be a large download: Roughly 1GB, based on current test versions. By way of comparison, Windows XP--the whole thing--shipped on a CD, which only holds about three quarters of a gigabyte. Installing the OS upgrade will require 7GB of free hard drive space, though much of that will be returned to the user once the megapatch is applied, Microsoft said."
That conflicts with this statement from TFA:
"DeVaan: It's true that at first glance it will look like a lot is changing, and it's true that there are thousands of files being changed to varying degrees in Windows Vista SP1. However, the first measure of "size" most people will encounter will likely be the download of Windows Vista SP1 through Windows Update or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), which we predict will be about 50 MB. The second measure of size will be the free disk space requirement for installing Windows Vista SP1, which is currently around 7 GB for the beta, although we will be working to bring this down for the final version as we optimize the servicing algorithms used."
So... which is it?
"I asked the representative if Windows Genuine Advantage had anything to do with it and he categorically told me this was not the case, he added that Windows Update for pre-Vista versions of Windows can now be accessed using Firefox and that the concern at Microsoft had more to do with the possible malicious code that could be redistributed with certified Microsoft updates."
Sure. Whatever. We all know that there's never been a case of malicious code distributed with Autopatcher. So I'm calling it now. Watch M$ come up with their own tool that does the same thing as Autopatcher and watch them find a way to turn it into a revenue stream.
... this is some sort of DMCA violation? That's bizarre because Microsoft has known about them for some time and according to their site, they didn't care:
"Q: Is AutoPatcher legal?
A: Yes, Antonis Kaladis (our project manager) once spoke to a Microsoft employee and apparently they know about us but don't care what we do! The AutoPatcher project has been going strong since 2003 and never had a sniff of trouble from Microsoft."
From http://www.autopatcher.com/faq/
... He'll just get replaced by another Bush yes man. Sadly, it will be business as usual with a new face.
If there's a company that has enemies lining up to take them out, it's WalMart. This was guaranteed to backfire just like their fake blog circus.
"WordLogic makes products (assistive input software) and doesn't seem to be merely a patent troll."
Just because they make products doesn't mean that they aren't a patent troll.
.... When the government decides to execute you for dissident activities, they can send your family an invoice for the bullet.
He should fly the rocket from a first person perspective.
..... Is gonna be really pissed about this. Now we'll have a new round of him going apeshit over violence in video games. Sigh.
.... Soviet Russia seems better all the time. At least they're honest about stuff like this.
....That it can seriously compete with the Apple iTunes store regardless of who they are partnered with? The iTunes ecosystem has too much of a head start to be caught in the short term IMHO.
.... Whatever FPS game made those people go out and do that!
.... the fact that a bunch of computers rebooting at the same time would bring down Skype is troubling. One thing worth noting, if this was truly the cause, why haven't we seen this before? Patch Tuesday happens every month, so we should have seen something like this sooner.
Methinks Skype has other issues that they don't want to admit to, so it's easier to sort of blame M$.
"Microsoft used sales conditions and offered software distributors incentives - described as loyalty discounts - so they wouldn't offer clients anything but Microsoft Office products. "
And if that didn't work, then they brought out the chairs.
..... Can VOIP providers who aren't connected with a Telco make a go of it? So far it seems that the answer is no seeing that Sunrocket i dead and Vonage is not exactly healthy either.
If it's like other stuff they make it's likely to get recalled. So no reason to worry.
As it would appear that they sell LINUX computers so that they can get positive mindshare from the Slashdot types, but they don't want to make it TOO available to people like businesses so that they don't get Micro$soft too angry when they go to re-negotiate their OEM agreement.
What this basically means is that LINUX is no further ahead at the end of the day.
... Rogers cable here in Canada tried a stunt called "Negative Option Billing" (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_option_billi ng) which sounds sort of like what Comcast is doing. This caused a major outcry across the country that included thousands canceling their cable service. Rogers eventually caved and the practice was made illegal shortly thereafter.
.... That people actually paid for porn so that these guys could make a buck!