You do realize that he can save in a doc or xls format without paying the $389, right? He was simply too lazy to save the file in another format. He doesn't deserve that professors time.
Well, first off I don't see Apple advertising the OS very often. Never seen a commercial, radio or otherwise. They advertise their hardware & software, which together as a package, Microsoft doesn't offer. At this point, that would leave them competing with the likes of Dell, etc, and my guess is that Apple has enough brand recognition to seperate themselves to the consumer at this point in time.
However, I'm not defending the theory, it's just that I happen to see how it wouldn't be an issue here. The theory itself still may be complete horseshit.
But really, that's not a great analogy. Let's try this:
10 people are intentionally sitting on the railroad tracks. They all know that trains frequent these tracks - 5 of them even know that a pretty big train is coming, but they still decide to sit there and hang out. Meanwhile, 1 guy is sitting on the grass eating a pie. He's enjoying his pie. He knows that where he sits, trains really don't frequent. Now sure, there's always an outside chance that a train could come his way, but it's pretty unlikely.
You're standing at the switch. Do you pull the switch, saving the 5 people that aren't smart enough to get off of the damn tracks to save themselves from the train that they know is coming and the other 5 people that realize that they're on the tracks, a train is possibly coming, so maybe they should keep an eye out for one? Or, do you just leave this poor guy, that was sitting in the grass, out of the train's way, eating his wonderful pie, alone..
I think that Nature is as Nature is. People should realize that if they live in certain areas of the country, they're going to deal with different elements of nature. If they don't want to have to evacuate due to hurricanes, etc - they should probably avoid the gulf coast region and, if they're really worried - most of the eastern shore.
If we're going to start messing with nature, let's make sure it never snows in the North again - I mean, think of the car accidents the snow causes. Or the missed days of work/school!?!?!
I've actually legally recorded a call before and typically, if you begin the conversation with something like:
"My Name is {your name here} and I'm calling about {put a long sentance about your problem here} and I'm recording this call for legal reasons."
They'll typically say "ok" and move on with the problem, probably not even registering what you said. In my situation (the states I was dealing in) all I had to do was notify them - I didn't need them to acknowledge it at all. Talk fast, but make sure it's clear on the tape.
People, encourage your colleagues to stick with XP. It's money in the bank.
I believe you're joking, but many people do share this view. "Keep a client with a machine that just barely works and he'll keep calling you." The way I see it is to get your clients machine working better than your own and he'll call back - also, he'll send his friends your way.
I've had new clients call me because the last guy working with their machine kept it running, but he was there once a week or so to fix problems. I went in, fixed their systems (or suggested replacement) and they still call me to setup new machines, fix the occasional problem here or there, but they haven't called their old guy since.
If you're going to do that, give me their names & numbers - I've made a lot of money off of guys like you.:)
I guess it all depends on you and your "clients". I lived in a rich area for a while and got a few clients that were rather wealthy. I charged $75/hour with a 2 hour minimum. While most of my clients were "as needed", I had one client that saw me religiously once a week for 2 hours. He had no problem paying my rate and all I did was come and teach him how to use his computer and different applications. There was a 2 month period that we worked solely on making a DVD out of some video footage of his grandchildren. At one point, he decided to upgrade his machine (his "old" machine was getting quite dated - it was almost a full year old) so when he purchased the new one, he asked me to set that up. In exchange, he gave me his "old" computer. That worked out for me, since later he felt guilty that he didn't pay me in cash, so he ended up paying me for the time, plus some.
However, all of these clients were quite wealthy. I always tried to cater everything towards the client. Some of them weren't as wealthy and didn't pay as much. I told them if they didn't feel like I was worth the money, they should pay me what they felt I was worth - it was then my decision to come back or not the next time they needed me. I'm also a softie, so some people did get away with paying me very little, but I figured it all worked out for everyone.
I carried myself in a professional and friendly manner, so they continued to ask me to come back. When I told one of my clients that I was moving across the country, he asked if he could finance a business for me to run - that way I wouldn't have to move. I politely declined and he has since asked if he could fly me back to work on his computer.
Now, people where I live now aren't as rich as that - I do a lot of free work here, but I also explain to people that since I'm not getting paid, things may take me longer to get around to. I think most people realize that they get what they pay for - or don't pay for, such as the case may be. I also do a lot of bardering. I have one friend that I help with computer stuff and he helps me with my car maintenance.
Actually, that's not true at all. In the US most companies will extend a warranty for no more than 30 days. I believe, legally (though IANAL) they don't even have to do that.
Windows (XP especially) is a consumer OS. It isn't supposed to be serving any networked services.
Ah.. Now I understand why they call it "Windows 2000 SERVER" and "Windows 2003 SERVER"
But since IIS is an install option for 2000 Professional (and XP I believe) and PWS is an install option for 98, I can't see how Microsoft is saying "This is a consumer OS that isn't supposed to be serving any network services." In fact, since they are providing these applications, they are saying that this is ok.
So you're saying that over 1/2 of [legally] adult Americans who are in debt (I couldn't find stats for other countries, not that I looked hard) aren't adults?
There's more to life, the universe and everything than money. Money doesn't make a person. Every day, people fall on financial hardships and sometimes need to over-extend themselves just to get by. Especially in this economy (though, yes, it is getting better).
Responsibility should be judged on many different things than how much money one has. How about how they treat others or how they conduct themselves? Does the neighborhood crack-head who lives off of welfare and hand-outs but happens to be in great financial shape since he has little to no bills deserve to be called an "adult" over the guy who works his 9-5, stays clean and sober, drives the speed limit and goes to church every Sunday, but since he got laid off and works at BK for minimum wage, his bills have been late?
So someone with bad credit shouldn't be considered an adult? That's pretty bad.
Also, what about people that don't feel comfortable giving out their credit card information for age verification purposes? I don't want my credit card information all over the web.
Uhhh, Frozen Bubble is an almost *exact* copy of Bust-a-Move. The gaming industry is at least more innovate than *that*.
You mean like Grand Theft Auto -vs- Driver, Max Payne, True Crime, etc... And GTA was probably a pretty damn close copy to something else before it. There hasn't been any true creativity in a long, long time... And unfortunately, this statement isn't only true for video games.
I actually worked at a company that did this for art on their walls, but they framed them in nice black boxes with glass fronts that were hand made by the owner of the company. Funny thing was, he wasn't into computers at all, nor was he all that into art. He thought it was a cheap way to make the place look "new age" and get rid of old hardware at the same time.
They do look really nice. Especially if you get the older server boards that are extraordinarily large. Piece of advice: clean them up first. Dust boards don't look as nice hung on the wall. Also, for ATA cards or what-not, leave the ribbon cables attached, just arrange them nicely. That looks really cool.
I think you (and the OP) are making this into too much of a political statement. I doubt this is against Republicans as much as it is simply to get some media attention - to see their name in lights.
The liberal party is simply too small - there wouldn't be half the press coverage. Then, it's just a choice between Democrats & Republicans, i.e. Bush -vs- Kerry. There's a lot more hatred towards Bush than there is Kerry right now (that I'm aware of atleast) so it's really a logical choice.
Do me a favor - send me a link where you made a comment along the same lines when GTA Vice City came out.
What? No link? How about GTA 3? 2? 1? No? hmmm... So what you're saying is that you're a COMPLETE FUCKING HYPOCRITE. Right?
You have no problem when a video game shows a whiteman shooting people (so long as he's not shooting at black people right?) or even a fucking squirrel killing people, and you're cool with showing Some black sterotypes may be true, but as soon as there's a game that actually comes pretty damncloseto thetruth people start bitching... "Oh, it's racist..." "You're showing a black man killing - that's a stereotype.." No, it's the truth. Black people can kill. So can whites, and asians and puerto ricans and russians and anyone else. Please, just STFU!!!
Do you really think it's a hardware issue? I think that we should leave hardware the way it is. Most people have no idea what's in the case of the computer and really, they have no need to know.
To use my car analogy again, the owner needs to know how to check the oil, tranny fluid, washer fluid and how to drive it safely. They don't need to know how to replace the drive shaft.
I think the government needs to regulate for safety, which, in computer terms, basically = security. The government should regulate Microsoft, Apple, SCO, etc. They should regulate AIM, Yahoo, Gain, etc... When you have Wind...erm...I mean Security Holes on your machine, you can fall victim to something like identity theft or, you could be used in part of a larger attack on another server.
I think most users would be "safe" and happy to leave replacing HD's or upgrading RAM to the "mechanics". The users who want to learn, well, it's much like a car - get in there and do it.
But if you lack the understanding of the inner workings of your car, you go to a mechanic or, even better, buy a book to learn all about it so you can fix it yourself. This is common sense.
When it comes to computers, security included, I would say that 90% of your average consumers (not your average/.er) does lack common sense. Before buying and/or using a computer, they should either get the proper manuals (books like the one reviewed here, though I didn't RTFA at all) or retain the services of someone who will keep their computer safe, secure and running correctly.
Personally, I would do this if I were still running my web server off of my Mac.
Other than some kind of server environment, it would be fun to dual boot between the two. I don't know that anything could make me want to ditch OS X though.
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You do realize that he can save in a doc or xls format without paying the $389, right? He was simply too lazy to save the file in another format. He doesn't deserve that professors time.
Windows-Securityoid?
However, I'm not defending the theory, it's just that I happen to see how it wouldn't be an issue here. The theory itself still may be complete horseshit.
10 people are intentionally sitting on the railroad tracks. They all know that trains frequent these tracks - 5 of them even know that a pretty big train is coming, but they still decide to sit there and hang out. Meanwhile, 1 guy is sitting on the grass eating a pie. He's enjoying his pie. He knows that where he sits, trains really don't frequent. Now sure, there's always an outside chance that a train could come his way, but it's pretty unlikely.
You're standing at the switch. Do you pull the switch, saving the 5 people that aren't smart enough to get off of the damn tracks to save themselves from the train that they know is coming and the other 5 people that realize that they're on the tracks, a train is possibly coming, so maybe they should keep an eye out for one? Or, do you just leave this poor guy, that was sitting in the grass, out of the train's way, eating his wonderful pie, alone..
I think that Nature is as Nature is. People should realize that if they live in certain areas of the country, they're going to deal with different elements of nature. If they don't want to have to evacuate due to hurricanes, etc - they should probably avoid the gulf coast region and, if they're really worried - most of the eastern shore.
If we're going to start messing with nature, let's make sure it never snows in the North again - I mean, think of the car accidents the snow causes. Or the missed days of work/school!?!?!
To tell if a company is evil is pretty easy:
I'm probably missing a few there, but you get the point.
"My Name is {your name here} and I'm calling about {put a long sentance about your problem here} and I'm recording this call for legal reasons."
They'll typically say "ok" and move on with the problem, probably not even registering what you said. In my situation (the states I was dealing in) all I had to do was notify them - I didn't need them to acknowledge it at all. Talk fast, but make sure it's clear on the tape.
I believe you're joking, but many people do share this view. "Keep a client with a machine that just barely works and he'll keep calling you." The way I see it is to get your clients machine working better than your own and he'll call back - also, he'll send his friends your way.
I've had new clients call me because the last guy working with their machine kept it running, but he was there once a week or so to fix problems. I went in, fixed their systems (or suggested replacement) and they still call me to setup new machines, fix the occasional problem here or there, but they haven't called their old guy since.
If you're going to do that, give me their names & numbers - I've made a lot of money off of guys like you. :)
However, all of these clients were quite wealthy. I always tried to cater everything towards the client. Some of them weren't as wealthy and didn't pay as much. I told them if they didn't feel like I was worth the money, they should pay me what they felt I was worth - it was then my decision to come back or not the next time they needed me. I'm also a softie, so some people did get away with paying me very little, but I figured it all worked out for everyone.
I carried myself in a professional and friendly manner, so they continued to ask me to come back. When I told one of my clients that I was moving across the country, he asked if he could finance a business for me to run - that way I wouldn't have to move. I politely declined and he has since asked if he could fly me back to work on his computer.
Now, people where I live now aren't as rich as that - I do a lot of free work here, but I also explain to people that since I'm not getting paid, things may take me longer to get around to. I think most people realize that they get what they pay for - or don't pay for, such as the case may be. I also do a lot of bardering. I have one friend that I help with computer stuff and he helps me with my car maintenance.
or the bottom of a PowerBook G4 after it's been on for more than 5 minutes.
European consumer laws differ greatly though.
One of those days...
Ah.. Now I understand why they call it "Windows 2000 SERVER" and "Windows 2003 SERVER"
But since IIS is an install option for 2000 Professional (and XP I believe) and PWS is an install option for 98, I can't see how Microsoft is saying "This is a consumer OS that isn't supposed to be serving any network services." In fact, since they are providing these applications, they are saying that this is ok.
Remove the power cord.
There's more to life, the universe and everything than money. Money doesn't make a person. Every day, people fall on financial hardships and sometimes need to over-extend themselves just to get by. Especially in this economy (though, yes, it is getting better).
Responsibility should be judged on many different things than how much money one has. How about how they treat others or how they conduct themselves? Does the neighborhood crack-head who lives off of welfare and hand-outs but happens to be in great financial shape since he has little to no bills deserve to be called an "adult" over the guy who works his 9-5, stays clean and sober, drives the speed limit and goes to church every Sunday, but since he got laid off and works at BK for minimum wage, his bills have been late?
Also, what about people that don't feel comfortable giving out their credit card information for age verification purposes? I don't want my credit card information all over the web.
"Their song goes dun dun dun dun-duh-duh-dun, duh dun dun dun... Our song goes duh dun dun dun-duhduhdun, dun duh duh dun... It's really different."
You mean like Grand Theft Auto -vs- Driver, Max Payne, True Crime, etc... And GTA was probably a pretty damn close copy to something else before it. There hasn't been any true creativity in a long, long time... And unfortunately, this statement isn't only true for video games.
They do look really nice. Especially if you get the older server boards that are extraordinarily large. Piece of advice: clean them up first. Dust boards don't look as nice hung on the wall. Also, for ATA cards or what-not, leave the ribbon cables attached, just arrange them nicely. That looks really cool.
Then I suggested using the toilet as a "spin cycle" but my wife didn't like the idea.
The liberal party is simply too small - there wouldn't be half the press coverage. Then, it's just a choice between Democrats & Republicans, i.e. Bush -vs- Kerry. There's a lot more hatred towards Bush than there is Kerry right now (that I'm aware of atleast) so it's really a logical choice.
In effect, they are trying to recreate the /. effect. Does this mean /. is illegal?
What? No link? How about GTA 3? 2? 1? No? hmmm... So what you're saying is that you're a COMPLETE FUCKING HYPOCRITE. Right?
You have no problem when a video game shows a white man shooting people (so long as he's not shooting at black people right?) or even a fucking squirrel killing people, and you're cool with showing Some black sterotypes may be true, but as soon as there's a game that actually comes pretty damn close to the truth people start bitching... "Oh, it's racist..." "You're showing a black man killing - that's a stereotype.." No, it's the truth. Black people can kill. So can whites, and asians and puerto ricans and russians and anyone else. Please, just STFU!!!
To use my car analogy again, the owner needs to know how to check the oil, tranny fluid, washer fluid and how to drive it safely. They don't need to know how to replace the drive shaft.
I think the government needs to regulate for safety, which, in computer terms, basically = security. The government should regulate Microsoft, Apple, SCO, etc. They should regulate AIM, Yahoo, Gain, etc... When you have Wind...erm...I mean Security Holes on your machine, you can fall victim to something like identity theft or, you could be used in part of a larger attack on another server.
I think most users would be "safe" and happy to leave replacing HD's or upgrading RAM to the "mechanics". The users who want to learn, well, it's much like a car - get in there and do it.
When it comes to computers, security included, I would say that 90% of your average consumers (not your average /.er) does lack common sense. Before buying and/or using a computer, they should either get the proper manuals (books like the one reviewed here, though I didn't RTFA at all) or retain the services of someone who will keep their computer safe, secure and running correctly.
Other than some kind of server environment, it would be fun to dual boot between the two. I don't know that anything could make me want to ditch OS X though.