How can I become a Poll option, like you? Who must I kill? What must I wear? Is there any grovelling involved? Does one have to shave on a regular basis?
Alright. Microsoft has registered the NAME X-Box. Whoopie. Now, lets try something here. Lets take a thin client, install X Windows on it, and then refer to it as an "X Box". From the literal perspective, one would have every right to refer to it as an "X Box", as it IS a box, and it IS running X.
Does a trademark name infringe on ones use of the english language? Are we forbidden from using the phrase "X Box" as a description, as opposed to a product name?
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After the backlash dissipates, and history reports the true events surrounding the Y2K scare, the real criminals will highlighted: The Media. They were the ones who collectively jumped on the Y2K problem and overexposed it and painted it as the coming apocalypse. Now, they are calling it a hoax, and crucifying all who participated in averting the potential disaster. Why? Because calling their own reports and predictions a hoax lets them continue to report on the Y2K scare, and sell more newsprint. Good news never hits the front page.
It is far easier for the media to blame someone else, than themselves.
*sigh* Whatever happened to journalistic integrity? Wait a minute.... That's an oxymoron....
I had the opportunity to call the CRTC when my ISP was having trouble allocating a DSL port for my new company. While the CRTC has (at this time) no regulatory control over High speed Internet Access, the CRTC offered to make an 'informal' call to Telus on my behalf. Like magic, 27 ports appeared in my CO the VERY next day.
Corporations who have had any experience with the CRTC know that they wield a big stick, and know how to use it. This would be a welcome relief, as I am currently fed up with my crappy @Home cable connect (excellent pack loss), and the emails I receive from them saying that 'It is a known issue, and technicians are busy working on correcting the problem'.
I hope that the CRTC *does* take control, and *does* force the larger Internet providers (like Telus/DSL and Rogers/Cable) to start treating customers with the respect they deserve.
I had the opportunity to call the CRTC when my ISP was having trouble allocating a DSL port for my new company. While the CRTC has (at this time) no regulatory control over High speed Internet Access, the CRTC offered to make an 'informal' call to Telus on my behalf. Like magic, 27 ports appeared in my CO the VERY next day.
Corporations who have had any experience with the CRTC know that they wield a big stick, and know how to use it. This would be a welcome relief, as I am currently fed up with my crappy @Home cable connect (excellent pack loss), and the emails I receive from them saying that 'It is a known issue, and technicians are busy working on correcting the problem'.
I hope that the CRTC *does* take control, and *does* force the larger Internet providers (like Telus/DSL and Rogers/Cable) to start treating customers with the respect they deserve.
I am a contractor. And before you shoot me down as being 'worthless' (as some are calling us), let me say that in this industry, there are alot of individuals who are worthless (by my estimates, 50% of all IT ppl are below average in ability or aptitude). Alot of these worthless IT ppl do become contractors, as they cannot hold down a job in an IT position. However, there is a significant number of contractors who are worth hiring on contract. The only reason that I am a contractor is so I can have the freedom to pursue contracts and jobs that vary wildly. I am a Network Engineer (CNE certified), A 'programmer' (I don't like using this title, as the only language I have truly mastered is *ick* Visual Basic), and an Electronics Hardware Designer. It would be impossible to find a job that encompasses all three of these areas of expertise. A true contractor takes complete ownership of the contract, and as long as the contract is explicit in its demands, then that contractor will exceed your expectations. The only problem is finding a good contractor. Its the same as finding an employee. Most of the ones applying for the contract/job are not suited for the job at hand, and some (well, most) exaggerate their skills when trying to land the job/contract. I would say hire contractors for this job, but dont use advertisements or employment agencies to find them. Call your associates, friends, members of any User Groups you may belong to, or IT persons at other large companies. See if they know any contractors that they can recommend. I've done this in the past, and it works. Just my two cents worth... (well, 3 Canadian cents).
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How can I become a Poll option, like you? Who must I kill? What must I wear? Is there any grovelling involved? Does one have to shave on a regular basis?
Alright. Microsoft has registered the NAME X-Box. Whoopie. Now, lets try something here. Lets take a thin client, install X Windows on it, and then refer to it as an "X Box". From the literal perspective, one would have every right to refer to it as an "X Box", as it IS a box, and it IS running X.
Does a trademark name infringe on ones use of the english language? Are we forbidden from using the phrase "X Box" as a description, as opposed to a product name?
Just a rambling thought.....
It is PROUD to be Canadian, especially Western Canadian...... :)
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Boy, those Con comments are pretty strong.....
I always thought 'The Wave' was something you did at a sporting event.....
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After the backlash dissipates, and history reports the true events surrounding the Y2K scare, the real criminals will highlighted: The Media. They were the ones who collectively jumped on the Y2K problem and overexposed it and painted it as the coming apocalypse. Now, they are calling it a hoax, and crucifying all who participated in averting the potential disaster. Why? Because calling their own reports and predictions a hoax lets them continue to report on the Y2K scare, and sell more newsprint. Good news never hits the front page.
It is far easier for the media to blame someone else, than themselves.
*sigh* Whatever happened to journalistic integrity? Wait a minute.... That's an oxymoron....
The ACs are out in force this Xmas eve!
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How sad. Trolls with no families or friends to keep them company on Xmas, so they resort to posting crap and nonesense on
I had the opportunity to call the CRTC when my ISP was having trouble allocating a DSL port for my new company. While the CRTC has (at this time) no regulatory control over High speed Internet Access, the CRTC offered to make an 'informal' call to Telus on my behalf. Like magic, 27 ports appeared in my CO the VERY next day.
Corporations who have had any experience with the CRTC know that they wield a big stick, and know how to use it. This would be a welcome relief, as I am currently fed up with my crappy @Home cable connect (excellent pack loss), and the emails I receive from them saying that 'It is a known issue, and technicians are busy working on correcting the problem'.
I hope that the CRTC *does* take control, and *does* force the larger Internet providers (like Telus/DSL and Rogers/Cable) to start treating customers with the respect they deserve.
I had the opportunity to call the CRTC when my ISP was having trouble allocating a DSL port for my new company. While the CRTC has (at this time) no regulatory control over High speed Internet Access, the CRTC offered to make an 'informal' call to Telus on my behalf. Like magic, 27 ports appeared in my CO the VERY next day.
Corporations who have had any experience with the CRTC know that they wield a big stick, and know how to use it. This would be a welcome relief, as I am currently fed up with my crappy @Home cable connect (excellent pack loss), and the emails I receive from them saying that 'It is a known issue, and technicians are busy working on correcting the problem'.
I hope that the CRTC *does* take control, and *does* force the larger Internet providers (like Telus/DSL and Rogers/Cable) to start treating customers with the respect they deserve.
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I am a contractor. And before you shoot me down as being 'worthless' (as some are calling us), let me say that in this industry, there are alot of individuals who are worthless (by my estimates, 50% of all IT ppl are below average in ability or aptitude). Alot of these worthless IT ppl do become contractors, as they cannot hold down a job in an IT position. However, there is a significant number of contractors who are worth hiring on contract. The only reason that I am a contractor is so I can have the freedom to pursue contracts and jobs that vary wildly. I am a Network Engineer (CNE certified), A 'programmer' (I don't like using this title, as the only language I have truly mastered is *ick* Visual Basic), and an Electronics Hardware Designer. It would be impossible to find a job that encompasses all three of these areas of expertise. A true contractor takes complete ownership of the contract, and as long as the contract is explicit in its demands, then that contractor will exceed your expectations. The only problem is finding a good contractor. Its the same as finding an employee. Most of the ones applying for the contract/job are not suited for the job at hand, and some (well, most) exaggerate their skills when trying to land the job/contract. I would say hire contractors for this job, but dont use advertisements or employment agencies to find them. Call your associates, friends, members of any User Groups you may belong to, or IT persons at other large companies. See if they know any contractors that they can recommend. I've done this in the past, and it works. Just my two cents worth... (well, 3 Canadian cents).