Face it, the only reasonable choice for most consumers is Mac
Only if they like buying overpriced hardware and having an OS that can actually install on loads of other hardware, if, y'know, it wasn't DRM'd. Sounds like another case of a Crippled System. Perhaps Vista and Apple's newer Operating Systems should be called that. Shit-Systems. Or SS for short.
Well, why not dual-boot Vista (the cheapest one) for games, and use *nix for everything else?
Because whenever a new game comes out requiring better hardware, or y'know, my computer just gets too old, I'll have to buy a new Vista license. Unfortunately I don't know if I have any choice in the matter. I'm starting to think any company that decides to drop support for XP will have to do without my money. That makes me very sad.
Or why not get Xbox or another dedicated appliance for games and leave personal computers for serious stuff?
Because not all games out on PC come out on Xbox. There are more games I want on a computer (which serves more then one purpose) then Xbox (which serves a single purpose).
"Buying" software is not the same thing. You can't "buy" software. You can only buy a *license to use* software. And that is different.
Says the law. And how much have Microsoft and companies like it thrown at the lawmakers to buy these laws? I'll give you a hint. A lot. The only reason I can't buy software is because companies like Microsoft have decided I can't buy software. That isn't right.
But surely if my Vista install dies (for whatever reason) I can reinstall it on the exact same hardware as many times as I like, right? So how will they know if I've got different hardware or the same hardware?
And what happens when I want to play a game like the amazing Uru Live that is to be released these Christmas holidays? I'm hoping that they never cut Windows XP support as I want to support the game, but refuse to buy any future versions of Windows or any version of the Apple Mac. The latter because it uses DRM to ensure the OS only runs on Apple's official hardware.
Who knows, perhaps by the time Uru Live cuts support for Windows XP, it will have been ported to Linux. But I wouldn't hold my breath, and so I do worry about being able to support amazing games that push the boundaries on what is considered necessary to make a successful game, with such games being reliant on companies like Microsoft and Apple (if Uru Live ever gets ported to the Mac).
Guess you need help in reading comprehension as I clearly didn't say black people, but famous black people. Or are all black people famous? Your average black person does have it harder then your average white person. But they make up for it by giving famous black people a pretty easy ride. Or are OJ and Michael Jackson actually innocent in your world?
Except the prosecutors in the civil case where he was found to be guilty.
Haven't you heard? If you're black and famous you're presumed innocent until you confess and come forward with a video tape showing how you did it. Why do you think Michael Jackson is still out of jail? In some people's sick and twisted worlds, he's still black.
Also if you are finally convicted, it's believed that the only reason the police went after you is because they're racist.
On a discussion board about software and technology, how are we suppose to discuss this topic? It would consist of one of two types of posts "I believe Reiser is innocent" "I believe Reiser is guilty." Why not take it to www.iloveresiser.com and www.ihatereiser.com
If we don't discuss the software angle, this article doesn't belong on slashdot.
I'll believe that when gmail loads more than 50% of the time
Gmail now loads more then 50% of the time. Huzzah.
or when the search engine actually gives some relevant results.
If you know of a search engine that provides better results I'd love to hear it. However I've tested all of the big name ones and the results are not only of the same quality, for the most part they're the same.
but at least in those cases it's motivated by the inability of police to guarantee the safety of the people both inside and outside the building when a terror target is that high-profile.
I've got a bridge to sell you, and while I'm at it I'll throw in some snake oil. Aaawh, you twisted my arm. I'll include some placeboes at no extra charge.
as a non-American citizen, you have no right to critcize my president over domestic issues.
I hope you never EVER criticize Hitler who was democratically elected over his murdering of Jews, Homosexuals and other people he didn't like. Why? Because he did those domestically.
Um, civil disobedience IS breaking of the unjust law.
Yes, but there's a difference between civil disobedience and being a mere criminal. Someone whose a mere criminal is someone who breaks the law in secret.
the child doesn't want to be touched in that way
So if the child does want to be touched (much like in Ancient Greece where it was extremely common and the children weren't harmed but instead grew up to live productive lives), then it's okay?
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Face it, the only reasonable choice for most consumers is Mac
Only if they like buying overpriced hardware and having an OS that can actually install on loads of other hardware, if, y'know, it wasn't DRM'd. Sounds like another case of a Crippled System. Perhaps Vista and Apple's newer Operating Systems should be called that. Shit-Systems. Or SS for short.
Only if you define better off as "buying a license every time you do a major computer upgrade."
Well, why not dual-boot Vista (the cheapest one) for games, and use *nix for everything else?
Because whenever a new game comes out requiring better hardware, or y'know, my computer just gets too old, I'll have to buy a new Vista license. Unfortunately I don't know if I have any choice in the matter. I'm starting to think any company that decides to drop support for XP will have to do without my money. That makes me very sad.
Or why not get Xbox or another dedicated appliance for games and leave personal computers for serious stuff?
Because not all games out on PC come out on Xbox. There are more games I want on a computer (which serves more then one purpose) then Xbox (which serves a single purpose).
"Buying" software is not the same thing. You can't "buy" software. You can only buy a *license to use* software. And that is different.
Says the law. And how much have Microsoft and companies like it thrown at the lawmakers to buy these laws? I'll give you a hint. A lot. The only reason I can't buy software is because companies like Microsoft have decided I can't buy software. That isn't right.
But surely if my Vista install dies (for whatever reason) I can reinstall it on the exact same hardware as many times as I like, right? So how will they know if I've got different hardware or the same hardware?
And what happens when I want to play a game like the amazing Uru Live that is to be released these Christmas holidays? I'm hoping that they never cut Windows XP support as I want to support the game, but refuse to buy any future versions of Windows or any version of the Apple Mac. The latter because it uses DRM to ensure the OS only runs on Apple's official hardware.
Who knows, perhaps by the time Uru Live cuts support for Windows XP, it will have been ported to Linux. But I wouldn't hold my breath, and so I do worry about being able to support amazing games that push the boundaries on what is considered necessary to make a successful game, with such games being reliant on companies like Microsoft and Apple (if Uru Live ever gets ported to the Mac).
Why retire at 30 and waste your life for the next 90 years?
Work is the only thing that gives your life meaning? Wow. Sucks to be you.
As Taco has pointed out, nearly all Slashdot readers use a Mozilla/Firefox browser.
:D
That would explain why the site isn't IE compatible
Black people have it sooo easy in this country.
Guess you need help in reading comprehension as I clearly didn't say black people, but famous black people. Or are all black people famous? Your average black person does have it harder then your average white person. But they make up for it by giving famous black people a pretty easy ride. Or are OJ and Michael Jackson actually innocent in your world?
Wouldn't it be wiser to invest in non-volatile stock, that you might be able to sell afterwards?
No he didn't. But please, don't let that stop you claiming otherwise.
Except the prosecutors in the civil case where he was found to be guilty.
Haven't you heard? If you're black and famous you're presumed innocent until you confess and come forward with a video tape showing how you did it. Why do you think Michael Jackson is still out of jail? In some people's sick and twisted worlds, he's still black.
Also if you are finally convicted, it's believed that the only reason the police went after you is because they're racist.
On a discussion board about software and technology, how are we suppose to discuss this topic? It would consist of one of two types of posts "I believe Reiser is innocent" "I believe Reiser is guilty." Why not take it to www.iloveresiser.com and www.ihatereiser.com
If we don't discuss the software angle, this article doesn't belong on slashdot.
Well that's just stupid. What if you offer a bittorrent tracker. Do I have to set up my very own tracker if I distribute the code? That's ridiculous.
If you've made no changes, can't you just link to other people's copy of the source code (assuming that such people have a copy online).
I thought Fox was the faux news?
google aggressively removes copyrighted material as well
You mean they only allow public domain work on their site?
I'll believe that when gmail loads more than 50% of the time
Gmail now loads more then 50% of the time. Huzzah.
or when the search engine actually gives some relevant results.
If you know of a search engine that provides better results I'd love to hear it. However I've tested all of the big name ones and the results are not only of the same quality, for the most part they're the same.
Don't tell people what to work on? And exactly how does that finish projects, ever?
I think it explains why much of Google's stuff is currently in beta.
but at least in those cases it's motivated by the inability of police to guarantee the safety of the people both inside and outside the building when a terror target is that high-profile.
I've got a bridge to sell you, and while I'm at it I'll throw in some snake oil. Aaawh, you twisted my arm. I'll include some placeboes at no extra charge.
When I start ranting about this kind crap 20 years ago, everyone thoguht I was insanely paranoid.
A broken clock is correct twice a day.
I limited myself to those he killed who were originally in Germany before he got to power.
as a non-American citizen, you have no right to critcize my president over domestic issues.
I hope you never EVER criticize Hitler who was democratically elected over his murdering of Jews, Homosexuals and other people he didn't like. Why? Because he did those domestically.
you have no right to critcize my president over domestic issues.
We'll have to agree to disagree there. I feel as a free thinking human being I have the right to criticize him.
Um, civil disobedience IS breaking of the unjust law.
Yes, but there's a difference between civil disobedience and being a mere criminal. Someone whose a mere criminal is someone who breaks the law in secret.
the child doesn't want to be touched in that way
So if the child does want to be touched (much like in Ancient Greece where it was extremely common and the children weren't harmed but instead grew up to live productive lives), then it's okay?