The user interface for search is a text box with a submit button. Google did not invent it, and Google cannot lay claim to having "innovated it."
I think you misunderstood me (I wasn't very clear). I was refering to being able to search the web, images, news, etc. But yeah, the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is definitely something different.
Google and search.msn are pretty much the same size. But you make a good point, most people are as stupid as you, and will go to msn.com instead of the proper page.
I too was unaware that search.msn.com even existed. But google.com is so much easier to type.
Second, I think your choice of the word "stupid" was quite abusive. A much better word would be "uninformed".
The better comparision would be DEC's Altavista fight againt Google.
People forget that back in the mid to late 90s that Altavista was the google of the time.
If ms can do something in the search arena then google people will drift over.
Microsoft rarely invents anything innovative. They copy. Google, on the other hand, has proven to be quite innovated. Is it no surprise that Microsoft has practically the exact same interface as Google?
But where oh where is that input box amongst all those ads? Oh, there it is. But oh...Rice says that "Attack on Iran 'simply not on the agenda'"? Oops, there goes the attention again.
Sure, hits are probably the most important aspect to a search engine; but, Microsoft just doesn't understand what makes Google what it is.
I use Google because it gives me accurate search results without all the added crap. I am emphatically uninterested in having an ad for the latest version of Office display when it's totally unrelated to my search material.
Unless Microsoft can think about something other than money for a change, it's not going to happen for them. You and I both know this will never happen.
Like many of you, I've thought for years that we need to do something. Unfortunately, I feel powerless.
I develop software. I'm not a lawyer. I don't think like a lawyer. Nor do I have the time to think like a lawyer --I'd rather be writing software. But it's become so frustrating sitting back and watching the US patent office hand out patents for the things programmers use day-to-day.
If we don't put an end to this soon, I predict we'll one day reach a point where we'll have to pay royalties to perform 99% of the operations our software will perform. Wouldn't that be fun?
Seriously, whoever wrote that article needs to do some serious research before posting such nonsense. I've used a keyboard in alphabetical order in the past (as a young kid *before* I learned to type on a QWERTY keyboard) and having the keys in that order was definitely wrong.
Also, the QWERTY keyboards were absolutely *not* designed to slow down somebody typing. In fact, it was designed to improve typing efficiency by placing letters that are commonly used in sequence, on opposite sides so that the likelihood of a jam was greatly reduced. One well known exception to this rule is the word "database", which is typed entirely with the left hand on a QWERTY keyboard;-).
No, but you do owe me some money. $35,987,232,971.73 to be exact. I accept cash, credit, cashiers check and money orders. Sorry, I do not accept personal checks.
Or just some dim whit trying to sound smart? It's not like we didn't already know this.
Linux security holes exist and are annoying --nobody is denying that-- but Windows security holes shut down the internet.
It's amazing how fast CPU's are coming out these days. It seemed like my first PC (a 386 25 MHz) was top of the line for a long time. I replaced that computer years later with a 486 DX2/66 and it was screaming! I admit, I still have both of those computers. The 386 is just sitting in the basement collecting dust, but the 486 is now my Linux router at the house. That computer is well over 10 years old and still functions great!
The computer I'm on now is a Pentium 4 1.8 GHz. I've really been wanting to build a new computer --probably with an AMD processor-- but funds have been low due to college tuition. It's just funny to see CPU's more than double the clock rate of mine, are here now. It seems like I just bought this computer!
This thought just occured to me. If USB storage devices are such a security risk, why not just allow the system administrators to disable them? There's no reason to redesign everything! Heck, disable them by default and give me a nice warning when I enable them; I don't care!
The general public might be naive about a lot of the stuff that goes on in the computer world; but, telling each of them that they have to go out and spend thousands of dollars to replace their perfectly good hardware, isn't going to go over very easily. The job of those that know, and are against the idea, is to educate the general public. One area of focus might be something along the lines of, "why are USB storage devices any less secure than floppies or other methods of transferring files from point A to point B."
In reality, I see this as another "security hole" blown entirely out of proportion. But don't spend time attacking MS directly with hatred towards the idea. Focus instead on educating the public that don't know any better. Believe me, millions of angry customers who will now have to replace thousands of dollars worth of hardware, is something even MS can't ignore.
Is this leverage for Microsoft? If anything, I'd say this is leverage for the OS community who make no attempt at taking every last penny we earn.
Other than a few indirect things like going after prostitution, what does the police department have to do with AIDS and Cancer?
And who cares? I care...I don't want somebody using a security hole in my access point that I'm unaware of, for illegal activities. Next thing I know, I'm in jail because some prick decided to take credit card numbers from Amazon? I don't think so...
Big deal, it's not like he was arrested or anything. The police man informed him that he was violating a law and asked him to stop. What's the big deal? If I had some unknown security hole in the wireless access point at my house and somebody was using it for illegal activities, I'd want some kind of protection, too.
1) Who's to say that this connection isn't being shrared amongst multiple computers in the house.
2) How can you use current day technology as a basis for your assumption? Much talk is already in place to do away with mechanical disk drives in favor of much faster drive with no mechanical moving parts.
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The user interface for search is a text box with a submit button. Google did not invent it, and Google cannot lay claim to having "innovated it."
I think you misunderstood me (I wasn't very clear). I was refering to being able to search the web, images, news, etc. But yeah, the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is definitely something different.
Uhm... are you using msn.com or search.msn.com?
Google and search.msn are pretty much the same size. But you make a good point, most people are as stupid as you, and will go to msn.com instead of the proper page. I too was unaware that search.msn.com even existed. But google.com is so much easier to type.
Second, I think your choice of the word "stupid" was quite abusive. A much better word would be "uninformed".
The better comparision would be DEC's Altavista fight againt Google. People forget that back in the mid to late 90s that Altavista was the google of the time. If ms can do something in the search arena then google people will drift over.
Microsoft rarely invents anything innovative. They copy. Google, on the other hand, has proven to be quite innovated. Is it no surprise that Microsoft has practically the exact same interface as Google?
But where oh where is that input box amongst all those ads? Oh, there it is. But oh...Rice says that "Attack on Iran 'simply not on the agenda'"? Oops, there goes the attention again.
Sure, hits are probably the most important aspect to a search engine; but, Microsoft just doesn't understand what makes Google what it is.
I use Google because it gives me accurate search results without all the added crap. I am emphatically uninterested in having an ad for the latest version of Office display when it's totally unrelated to my search material.
Unless Microsoft can think about something other than money for a change, it's not going to happen for them. You and I both know this will never happen.
Like many of you, I've thought for years that we need to do something. Unfortunately, I feel powerless.
I develop software. I'm not a lawyer. I don't think like a lawyer. Nor do I have the time to think like a lawyer --I'd rather be writing software. But it's become so frustrating sitting back and watching the US patent office hand out patents for the things programmers use day-to-day.
If we don't put an end to this soon, I predict we'll one day reach a point where we'll have to pay royalties to perform 99% of the operations our software will perform. Wouldn't that be fun?
I'm with you. I haven't a clue where the humor is.
Seriously, whoever wrote that article needs to do some serious research before posting such nonsense. I've used a keyboard in alphabetical order in the past (as a young kid *before* I learned to type on a QWERTY keyboard) and having the keys in that order was definitely wrong. Also, the QWERTY keyboards were absolutely *not* designed to slow down somebody typing. In fact, it was designed to improve typing efficiency by placing letters that are commonly used in sequence, on opposite sides so that the likelihood of a jam was greatly reduced. One well known exception to this rule is the word "database", which is typed entirely with the left hand on a QWERTY keyboard ;-).
Maybe he'll be real nice and offer them the free version of Windows he offered to India. You gotta love how that "brainstorm" back fired in his face.
You took the words right out of my mouth. Very well said...
Funny that you should mention the Mozilla funding because they're building their browser on IE. Now that makes sense...
Why are they even bothering with IE? It's old news. Get with the program.
Are you blind or did Google just add back the features you claim they have done away with?
http://groups-beta.google.com/advanced_search
No, but you do owe me some money. $35,987,232,971.73 to be exact. I accept cash, credit, cashiers check and money orders. Sorry, I do not accept personal checks.
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Or just some dim whit trying to sound smart? It's not like we didn't already know this. Linux security holes exist and are annoying --nobody is denying that-- but Windows security holes shut down the internet.
Very enlightening, thank you.
Ok, you win...What burst.com case?
It's amazing how fast CPU's are coming out these days. It seemed like my first PC (a 386 25 MHz) was top of the line for a long time. I replaced that computer years later with a 486 DX2/66 and it was screaming! I admit, I still have both of those computers. The 386 is just sitting in the basement collecting dust, but the 486 is now my Linux router at the house. That computer is well over 10 years old and still functions great!
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The computer I'm on now is a Pentium 4 1.8 GHz. I've really been wanting to build a new computer --probably with an AMD processor-- but funds have been low due to college tuition. It's just funny to see CPU's more than double the clock rate of mine, are here now. It seems like I just bought this computer!
Oh well...Keep um coming!
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This thought just occured to me. If USB storage devices are such a security risk, why not just allow the system administrators to disable them? There's no reason to redesign everything! Heck, disable them by default and give me a nice warning when I enable them; I don't care!
;-)?
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Am I missing something or am I a genious
http://www.freeipods.com/default.aspx?referer=915
I'd like to report a typo in this post.
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"This happened after an upgrade from Unix to Windows.", should read, "This happened after a downgrade from Unix to Windows"
http://www.freeipods.com/default.aspx?referer=915
The general public might be naive about a lot of the stuff that goes on in the computer world; but, telling each of them that they have to go out and spend thousands of dollars to replace their perfectly good hardware, isn't going to go over very easily. The job of those that know, and are against the idea, is to educate the general public. One area of focus might be something along the lines of, "why are USB storage devices any less secure than floppies or other methods of transferring files from point A to point B."
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In reality, I see this as another "security hole" blown entirely out of proportion. But don't spend time attacking MS directly with hatred towards the idea. Focus instead on educating the public that don't know any better. Believe me, millions of angry customers who will now have to replace thousands of dollars worth of hardware, is something even MS can't ignore.
Is this leverage for Microsoft? If anything, I'd say this is leverage for the OS community who make no attempt at taking every last penny we earn.
http://www.freeipods.com/default.aspx?referer=915
Other than a few indirect things like going after prostitution, what does the police department have to do with AIDS and Cancer? And who cares? I care...I don't want somebody using a security hole in my access point that I'm unaware of, for illegal activities. Next thing I know, I'm in jail because some prick decided to take credit card numbers from Amazon? I don't think so...
Big deal, it's not like he was arrested or anything. The police man informed him that he was violating a law and asked him to stop. What's the big deal? If I had some unknown security hole in the wireless access point at my house and somebody was using it for illegal activities, I'd want some kind of protection, too.
Two questions for you.
1) Who's to say that this connection isn't being shrared amongst multiple computers in the house.
2) How can you use current day technology as a basis for your assumption? Much talk is already in place to do away with mechanical disk drives in favor of much faster drive with no mechanical moving parts.
Yeah, that must suck for him.
Assuming it wont be a copyright infringement to do so, does anybody want to set up a torrent?