Couple this with launch titles that are almost totally sequels or so generic as to be indistinguishable from sequels, and even the still-somewhat-gimmicky DS just seems a lot more fun with a lot less headache.
I agree with most of what you said, but the DS launch titles are Metroid Prime and Mario 64. They're both guilty of sequelitis.
Most college admins' time is spent dealing with student spyware. IE is a big source of it (though not the only one). Something's got to give.
I think it's a great idea to recommend installing Firefox and to lock out machines with spyware run amok. I'd think that mandating Ad-Aware and/or SpyBot would be an even bigger help.
I don't know the feasibility, but if they could force any connecting machine to identify itself as having SP2 installed, that by itself would be a huge start. They just don't have the time to deal with unprotected machines.
What benefit do they receive by adding POP3 support? Will they put ads into the bodies of my emails now?
I don't think I'd use POP3 if it polluted the contents of my inbox with ads, but I might use IMAP if they added that. I love Gmail but I really want a calendar application to keep track of my appointments. Once Gmail adds that, even a simple version, I'll be in heaven.
"Best quote 'It's almost as if having lost its bitterly fought case against the p2p application owners and failed in its many obvious (and expensive) attempts to disrupt the p2p networks, the music industry is now determined to vent its wrath on helpless men, women and children who can't hope to stand up to it with its tremendous political and financial power.'"
At the risk of being modded troll, what is wrong with cracking down on people who are:
committing tons of theft of intellectual property
sending a ton of traffic over the net, slowing it down for their countrymen
Since when was it a right to do that with one's internet connection and movies? How does the headline submitter expect movie industries to make any money, if he endorses this behavior?
The reason people buy Tivo is so that they can AVOID commercials. We don't want special "targeted content" ads that will get sucked down into our Tivos without asking us.
First my Tivo thinks I'm gay because of that one Queer Eye episode I watched, now this!
My dad (a reasonable, intelligent, only semi-computer-literate man) asked me this exact question the other day.
The best I could give him was that Linux is a hobby OS and Windows is an OS driven by business interests. That gives pluses and minuses to each of them.
Dad and I talked about the good and the bad; obvious things like, security issues, lock-in, consistency across apps, integration, stability. We agreed that Linux could really benefit from some of the aspects of Windows, such as centralization and consistency across the UI in every app.
We also agreed that Windows could benefit from many things Linux has, such as increased peer review, freedom (beer and speech), and community.
In the end, he wasn't interested in switching to Linux or anything, but he hoped that its influence was going to get Microsoft off their rear ends and improve their product.
I think whichever OS can meet the other in the middle--with a balance of security, usability, and power--will win the long-term battle.
I saw these messages the other day. I found it a little annoying. I'm on Comcast cable, and I have nothing to do with this little squabble, yet I have to watch these childish messages scroll across my screen on several channels.
It reminds me of what I have heard about ESPN consistently charging a fortune to the cable and dish companies for the privilege of carrying their channel. At least ESPN doesn't have Dick Vitale jump out at me during a broadcast saying, "Call your satellite operator and keep us on your channel lineup, baby!"
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I agree with most of what you said, but the DS launch titles are Metroid Prime and Mario 64. They're both guilty of sequelitis.
Most college admins' time is spent dealing with student spyware. IE is a big source of it (though not the only one). Something's got to give. I think it's a great idea to recommend installing Firefox and to lock out machines with spyware run amok. I'd think that mandating Ad-Aware and/or SpyBot would be an even bigger help. I don't know the feasibility, but if they could force any connecting machine to identify itself as having SP2 installed, that by itself would be a huge start. They just don't have the time to deal with unprotected machines.
What benefit do they receive by adding POP3 support? Will they put ads into the bodies of my emails now?
I don't think I'd use POP3 if it polluted the contents of my inbox with ads, but I might use IMAP if they added that. I love Gmail but I really want a calendar application to keep track of my appointments. Once Gmail adds that, even a simple version, I'll be in heaven.
I wouldn't use any of em; can't trust the VNC. Lousy Vemocrats!!!
And they don't run as Admin anyway, so the worm couldn't even infect them if they did click it...
And Microsoft will surely release a prompt fix to address this issue...
So I don't see what the problem is here. :-)
Can't they just slip the P2P ban into Patriot Act II? It'd be much easier for me; I could concentrate my hatred in one place.
"Best quote 'It's almost as if having lost its bitterly fought case against the p2p application owners and failed in its many obvious (and expensive) attempts to disrupt the p2p networks, the music industry is now determined to vent its wrath on helpless men, women and children who can't hope to stand up to it with its tremendous political and financial power.'"
At the risk of being modded troll, what is wrong with cracking down on people who are:
Since when was it a right to do that with one's internet connection and movies? How does the headline submitter expect movie industries to make any money, if he endorses this behavior?
However, I do not think OOP is very well-suited to this sort of thing. It's bad to treat women as objects.
Also, some girls are not into the whole "Gang of Four" idea... A lot of girls demand a Singleton pattern for any courtship situation.
First my Tivo thinks I'm gay because of that one Queer Eye episode I watched, now this!
* Ducks *
Sadly, it also gives you the quality of Verizon.
My dad (a reasonable, intelligent, only semi-computer-literate man) asked me this exact question the other day. The best I could give him was that Linux is a hobby OS and Windows is an OS driven by business interests. That gives pluses and minuses to each of them. Dad and I talked about the good and the bad; obvious things like, security issues, lock-in, consistency across apps, integration, stability. We agreed that Linux could really benefit from some of the aspects of Windows, such as centralization and consistency across the UI in every app. We also agreed that Windows could benefit from many things Linux has, such as increased peer review, freedom (beer and speech), and community. In the end, he wasn't interested in switching to Linux or anything, but he hoped that its influence was going to get Microsoft off their rear ends and improve their product. I think whichever OS can meet the other in the middle--with a balance of security, usability, and power--will win the long-term battle.
"Also thanks to 24.35.100.153"
That's *my* IP, you insensitive clod!
I saw these messages the other day. I found it a little annoying. I'm on Comcast cable, and I have nothing to do with this little squabble, yet I have to watch these childish messages scroll across my screen on several channels. It reminds me of what I have heard about ESPN consistently charging a fortune to the cable and dish companies for the privilege of carrying their channel. At least ESPN doesn't have Dick Vitale jump out at me during a broadcast saying, "Call your satellite operator and keep us on your channel lineup, baby!"
Now, if you'll excuse me, I was just interacting with my pal, Bonzi Buddy...