Generally speaking, it is respectful to give the family some time. And realistically court cases before do need to be brought before a judge before someone has finished grieving properly.
However that isn't taking into account that this should have been dropped the second the guy did. The fact that the RIAA is continuing negates any "gestures" they might make.
I was going for a humorous post (and instead get modded informative *sigh*). Obviously it's a typo on someone's part as it is very unlikely to have two people with such similar names in the same position.
It is opt-in. You opt-in when you buy a mobile. You opt-in when you go with this particular company. If you are already with the company on a contract, I'd be ringing up their customer support to cancel the contract (at no charge for you of course. And I'd fight them until they gave me what I want. I've found most of the time they'll cave in relatively quickly, if you survive the automated phone system coupled with call waiting. And always remember to ask for their name before you start talking).
I use to wonder about this as well. And then I realised the most simple explanation. There's nothing. There is no border as we think of borders. Instead the universe as we think of it is actually just the populated region. The universe itself actually goes on forever, it's just that once you reach a certain point there's no energy or matter there. Why is it empty? Because everything began from a seed and the energy and matter that was created from that seed can only travel so far in a specific amount of time.
Your sig is just perfect, man! Such an insight, such a great public display of mental and intellectual superiority of closed source proponents!
Actually it's a parody of a similar signature denouncing Wikipedia. I also have one on another forum that says "Liberalism: The irrational believe that everyone deserves equal rights."
Do you, at least, get some kind of discount from the MS on the final version for your testing efforts? No? A T-Shirt? A hand-shake and a "thank you"? Well, I thought so...
Then don't do it. It truly is that simple. Despite all that, I reckon there will be at the very minimum, 1 in 5 people who do it regardless.
$1.50? Bullshit. Unless the betas are non-expiring, it's test software. Why should we pay to test their software?
Then don't. If only 1/5th of the people who already downloaded continue to use it in a manner that allows Microsoft to test the bugs, they'll be happy.
Actually I'd disagree with you on your second point if Mircosoft was resarching A.I., parsing colloquial speech in a reliable manner, extremely new ways in which to think of data, storage or programming. Basically anything that was a big leap.
If Microsoft Research is responsible for the new aspects of their products, then all they're really responsible is the the next building block on a pre-existing foundation. Then new or amazing there.
And when MS falls, who do people turn to? Apple who demands we use their proprietry overpriced hardware and DRM their OS to deny anyone using it on anything else? Or Linux which most users are unable to use? Or do we just keep using buggy MS software whose holes aren't even getting a band-aid? Oh yes, I sure can't wait for the fall of MS.
Actually I think the story is "Microsoft wants to keep monopoly in corporate search and warns other businesses to stay away." Although I do agree that this is a non-story. After all, is anyone surprised that Microsoft wants to keep a monopoly?
Experts have biases and are incorrect as well. Being able to edit an experts post (especially a self-proclaimed expert rather then a real one) is fundamental to Wikipedia's survival.
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What's the difference between a lawyer and a hooker?
A hooker will stop screwing you after you die.
Generally speaking, it is respectful to give the family some time. And realistically court cases before do need to be brought before a judge before someone has finished grieving properly.
However that isn't taking into account that this should have been dropped the second the guy did. The fact that the RIAA is continuing negates any "gestures" they might make.
Has the RIAA had his assets frozen pending the case?
Representing the their pockets is their full time job.
I fixed your typo for you.
Just proves the joke about lawyers and hookers is actually true.
Also I love how the word "grieve" is in inverted commas, as if the OP questions on whether or not the children will actually grieve.
No.
1 trillion = a billion times a billion
2500 billion != a billion times a billion
I was going for a humorous post (and instead get modded informative *sigh*). Obviously it's a typo on someone's part as it is very unlikely to have two people with such similar names in the same position.
They're two different people. One is Matthew S. Kennelly while the other is Matthew F. Kennelly!
There's a fabulous invention called hands free.
Although I agree that the majority of people having their phone turned on while driving without a passenger won't have a hands free phone.
It is opt-in. You opt-in when you buy a mobile. You opt-in when you go with this particular company. If you are already with the company on a contract, I'd be ringing up their customer support to cancel the contract (at no charge for you of course. And I'd fight them until they gave me what I want. I've found most of the time they'll cave in relatively quickly, if you survive the automated phone system coupled with call waiting. And always remember to ask for their name before you start talking).
You would do the exact same thing you currently do when you lend someone your car and they decide to go speeding and get caught.
I know every time my girlfriend uses the cell phone in the passenger seat it makes me nearly have an accident.
Don't worry, I've found the original Moon film on ebay!
I knew NASA's funding was desperate, but I didn't know it was that desperate!
I use to wonder about this as well. And then I realised the most simple explanation. There's nothing. There is no border as we think of borders. Instead the universe as we think of it is actually just the populated region. The universe itself actually goes on forever, it's just that once you reach a certain point there's no energy or matter there. Why is it empty? Because everything began from a seed and the energy and matter that was created from that seed can only travel so far in a specific amount of time.
The real question is, how was that seed created?
It's more hassle than its worth to try and make a complaint
How can something short of your life (and possibly not even then) be so much hassle that defending your liberty and freedom is no longer worthwhile?
Your sig is just perfect, man! Such an insight, such a great public display of mental and intellectual superiority of closed source proponents!
Actually it's a parody of a similar signature denouncing Wikipedia. I also have one on another forum that says "Liberalism: The irrational believe that everyone deserves equal rights."
Do you, at least, get some kind of discount from the MS on the final version for your testing efforts? No? A T-Shirt? A hand-shake and a "thank you"? Well, I thought so...
Then don't do it. It truly is that simple. Despite all that, I reckon there will be at the very minimum, 1 in 5 people who do it regardless.
All they need is 1 in 5 people not to be deterred and Microsoft will have as wide of a testing pool as they originally wanted.
$1.50? Bullshit. Unless the betas are non-expiring, it's test software. Why should we pay to test their software?
Then don't. If only 1/5th of the people who already downloaded continue to use it in a manner that allows Microsoft to test the bugs, they'll be happy.
the White House wants to keep their activities private, but not ours.
I think it was Benjamin who responded to such a proposal for the government with "Strike that, reverse it."
Actually I'd disagree with you on your second point if Mircosoft was resarching A.I., parsing colloquial speech in a reliable manner, extremely new ways in which to think of data, storage or programming. Basically anything that was a big leap.
If Microsoft Research is responsible for the new aspects of their products, then all they're really responsible is the the next building block on a pre-existing foundation. Then new or amazing there.
And when MS falls, who do people turn to? Apple who demands we use their proprietry overpriced hardware and DRM their OS to deny anyone using it on anything else? Or Linux which most users are unable to use? Or do we just keep using buggy MS software whose holes aren't even getting a band-aid? Oh yes, I sure can't wait for the fall of MS.
Actually I think the story is "Microsoft wants to keep monopoly in corporate search and warns other businesses to stay away." Although I do agree that this is a non-story. After all, is anyone surprised that Microsoft wants to keep a monopoly?
Don't be. It's business
Doesn't have to be. Stand up and support companies that share and uphold your ideals and beliefs by giving them your money.
Or you can go for the cheapest company and help them screw over your fellow man.
Actually I wouldn't be surprised if they were getting a living wage all along. Problem is that the living wage went up.
Experts have biases and are incorrect as well. Being able to edit an experts post (especially a self-proclaimed expert rather then a real one) is fundamental to Wikipedia's survival.