Saying that the acquisition went "terribly wrong" assumes that Google's true intention was to continue with support and updates as they supposedly said.
Just like saying that the Bush Administration failed in Iraq assumes that the true intention was to bring peace, stability and democracy to that country.
Apple's just Microsoft in cooler clothes. Where does the personification of Linux fit in those clever commercials? Oh, right -- it doesn't fit in a 'commercial' at all.
Yes, but Windows is already installed, has been for years, they advertise like crazy and people are used to it. They are not used to, and never will be used to, "Feisty Fawn".
It's not the professional IT shop that's the problem, it's the professional decision-makers, who are not in the IT department. They like their MS because they are comfortable with it and they don't care what the price tag is b/c they take home the same amount every two weeks either way. They have Windows XP installed, and that makes them feel good. "Feisty Fawn" makes them feel like laughing, even though it's a far superior OS. (And contrary to other posts, I've never heard anyone actually say that they were running or installing "Longhorn".)
I develop a medical database that requires a server to be installed locally, for security reasons. I try to convince the hospitals to let me use Ubuntu instead of MS Windows for obvious reasons, but so far have been unsuccessful. My latest attempt was thwarted, at least in part, when the IT staff had a good laugh at the "Feisty Fawn" name.
Ok, perhaps "non-standard" would have been a better term. And I really should have left the already-confusing part out, because my real concern is that, as someone posted above, convincing someone that the best platform for their needs is "Hardy Heron" in a professional environment is difficult, and embarrassing. Linux has the reputation of being usable only by teenage computer geeks and this does not help. Yes it's a code name, but it's used in public much more than most code names, and regardless, there's no reason for them to be increasingly ridiculous.
It's confusing because I'm retarded. Wait, no I'm not. It's confusing because I expect version numbers to go up one at a time. Windows XP is actually Windows NT 5.1, which came after Windows NT 5.0 (Windows 2000).
When I worked for a small company, we used Windows/Visual Studio, and the boss had no problem paying for software that we needed. Still it was a pain in the butt to get approval and then deal with receipts, invoices, shipping, etc. I used FOSS whenever I could.
1) I understand you're upset -- a problem like that would drive me crazy too.
2) Let me make sure I understand the problem...
3) Ok, it's our job to make sure you can use our software without frustration, so this is our fault.
4) We are working it and will get back to you as soon as we have the fix.
Never had anyone hang up angry, no matter how angry they were when they called. In fact, quite a few say they've never been treated so well by tech support before, and tell me that we can take our time getting the fix done.
I agree with the comments I've read so far, but that's because I'm a Linux user. It took me a while to learn Linux, and being a CS major certainly helped. (It also took me a while to learn Windows, it's just that I've been using it since th '90s.)
But the value of TFA is that it shows us an average Joe who thinks it might be cool to make the switch, and it didn't go so well... We should learn from his experience, not tear it up. For example, if there are better alternatives to the distros he chose, why didn't he know that?
Perhaps it's just one of those brilliant projects that funnels taxpayers' money into the pockets of corporate fat-cats, while nothing actually gets accomplished. Remember Star Wars? How 'bout the missile defense system?
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just because you heard it on fox news doesn't mean it's incorrect.
Yes, it does.
Uh, no it doesn't.
True, it doesn't mean it's incorrect, just that it's very likely incorrect. Check this out: http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=184086
> I'm sorry you're an introvert.
There's nothing wrong with being an introvert. It just means that being around people, especially large groups, drains your energy.
To be fair, Microsoft got sued for shipping programs with its OS. Ubuntu can do this because all the programs are free.
That's what they said to Columbus.
"... and please call me 7.10. I'm too old for you to be calling me by a stupid, cutesy nickname."
Saying that the acquisition went "terribly wrong" assumes that Google's true intention was to continue with support and updates as they supposedly said. Just like saying that the Bush Administration failed in Iraq assumes that the true intention was to bring peace, stability and democracy to that country.
Apple's just Microsoft in cooler clothes. Where does the personification of Linux fit in those clever commercials? Oh, right -- it doesn't fit in a 'commercial' at all.
Yes, but Windows is already installed, has been for years, they advertise like crazy and people are used to it. They are not used to, and never will be used to, "Feisty Fawn".
It's not the professional IT shop that's the problem, it's the professional decision-makers, who are not in the IT department. They like their MS because they are comfortable with it and they don't care what the price tag is b/c they take home the same amount every two weeks either way. They have Windows XP installed, and that makes them feel good. "Feisty Fawn" makes them feel like laughing, even though it's a far superior OS. (And contrary to other posts, I've never heard anyone actually say that they were running or installing "Longhorn".)
I develop a medical database that requires a server to be installed locally, for security reasons. I try to convince the hospitals to let me use Ubuntu instead of MS Windows for obvious reasons, but so far have been unsuccessful. My latest attempt was thwarted, at least in part, when the IT staff had a good laugh at the "Feisty Fawn" name.
Ok, perhaps "non-standard" would have been a better term. And I really should have left the already-confusing part out, because my real concern is that, as someone posted above, convincing someone that the best platform for their needs is "Hardy Heron" in a professional environment is difficult, and embarrassing. Linux has the reputation of being usable only by teenage computer geeks and this does not help. Yes it's a code name, but it's used in public much more than most code names, and regardless, there's no reason for them to be increasingly ridiculous.
It's confusing because I'm retarded. Wait, no I'm not. It's confusing because I expect version numbers to go up one at a time. Windows XP is actually Windows NT 5.1, which came after Windows NT 5.0 (Windows 2000).
Yes, my experience was that 7.04 wasn't quite 64-bit ready. Try the 32-bit version, which will run just fine on an AMD 64-bit processor.
Apart from being silly, the code names add confusion to Ubuntu's already-confusing version numbering system.
I thought it was interesting that someone from the same IP as the person who edited the Diebold page also added a link to the He-Man page: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=He-Man&d iff=prev&oldid=32293052
When I worked for a small company, we used Windows/Visual Studio, and the boss had no problem paying for software that we needed. Still it was a pain in the butt to get approval and then deal with receipts, invoices, shipping, etc. I used FOSS whenever I could.
How much would you pay for OOo installed?
OOo is free, and therefore Dell gets no cut.
This is on my wall:
1) I understand you're upset -- a problem like that would drive me crazy too.
2) Let me make sure I understand the problem...
3) Ok, it's our job to make sure you can use our software without frustration, so this is our fault.
4) We are working it and will get back to you as soon as we have the fix.
Never had anyone hang up angry, no matter how angry they were when they called. In fact, quite a few say they've never been treated so well by tech support before, and tell me that we can take our time getting the fix done.
And something not in TFA - There are no Linux drivers for the TX2300.
Lemme guess, his next book will be "Why Websites Suck"
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http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fww
I think it's much easier to edit code in a text editor then manually invoke the compiler and linker.
Personally, I think it's much easier to use pen and paper, an abacus and a filing cabinet.
I agree with the comments I've read so far, but that's because I'm a Linux user. It took me a while to learn Linux, and being a CS major certainly helped. (It also took me a while to learn Windows, it's just that I've been using it since th '90s.)
But the value of TFA is that it shows us an average Joe who thinks it might be cool to make the switch, and it didn't go so well... We should learn from his experience, not tear it up. For example, if there are better alternatives to the distros he chose, why didn't he know that?
Perhaps it's just one of those brilliant projects that funnels taxpayers' money into the pockets of corporate fat-cats, while nothing actually gets accomplished. Remember Star Wars? How 'bout the missile defense system?
Ground-based lasers to shoot down satellites? HA!
The difference is mostly in the portrayal of the public's opinion in the media.