What could be stupider than letting a word-matching computer with the brains of a spell-checker on prozac decide what content you allow yourself and others to see?
Sorry, but you are wrong on that one. These spell checkers are on Viagra.
Of course, I'm sure 'checker' has a sexual connotation that neither of us has heard of...
Does Amazon know that they are using my patented technique for patenting.......everything?
Anyway, I've been researching new ways to transfer information. I've since come up with a revolutionary new way to transfer data between users, and I am applying for a patent on each step of it.
First, data is transferred to a new material which is essentially just processed wood pulp. The data is then transfered to this material via a "printer." This new product is something which I will not call a book. Rather, I will call it an "organic data transfer device."(tm) Consequently, I can now sue Amazon for selling illegal goods which violate my patent. I can also sue for making it so darn worthwhile because of their "Affiliate" program, as well as suing for making it so easy, with "one click shopping."
You know, this is one thing I'd really like to see addressed, whther it be with a new law, or a constitutional amendment, whichever it would take. I mean, name me one other right that you can legally lose by failing to sue someone?
Actually, the idea behind this is to prevent discrimination and anticompetitive practices. Think about it: a company (we'll just call them "Unisys" for the sake of argument) could have trademarked material and allow unfettered use of it for years. Then, when the time is right, it could sure its competitors (or whoever else it wanted) into the ground, and do so quite selectively.
This also prevents situations like the one we currently have with frivolous patents. One company could trademark every word in a dictionary to prevent any company from naming itself using words. It would then need to defend each case which involved the use of words.
I don't know about you, but I'm going to sue my lawyer. Frivolous lawsuits are addictive, and I keep getting led into a new one by the hope that I will get lucky and win a rare and valuable one. They are quite expensive to lose, so I do need to pay to play. And man oh man are they addictive. Not only that, but they are un regulated, and even parents who act like minors (young ones at that) can participate. After reading/., I feel pressured into giving into my need to sue someone else. I will thus sue my lawyers, and yours, and his, and hers....
I'm sure for 3000+ you could get a dual Zeon, matching peripherals, etc.
I highly doubt that. The Xeon processors alone would cost nearly $3000.
It's about time/.ers faced reality: Apple really can build good hardware, and Linux is not the almighty OS. We have seen Photoshop demonstrations ( I saw them live) where the 500mhz G4 completely toasts a 600mhz P3 from Compaq. We have seen how Apple came up witht hat 2.94 times as fast figure:They used Intel's own tests. Apple goes an uses industry standard benchmarks, you claim those are no good. Why not offer up some benchmarks you'd like to see? I'm sure Jobs would be more than happy to oblige.
I saw someone whining about no Athlon comparisons. How could they have any real benchmarks? Are there any systems shipping with an Athlon yet? I know that if they benchmarked an Athlon system they built themselves, there would be more whining that it wasn't a well built system.
Face the facts: Intel hardware is heading the same way Microsoft software went years ago. The P3 is bloatware kept alive by the brilliant engineers at Intel. They have squeezed more out of the Pentium architecture than anyone ever dreamed possible. But the PowerPC is new and fresh, like Linux. Nothing legacy about it.
My one complaint about the G4s: I don't have one. If I had one now, I could live with the lack of Linux for a month or so.
Now, I'd be interested to see how well VirtualPC runs on this machine..... --Jeff
What Can't a Mac do? Well, the main BIG problem is that it cannot run a given network protocol over more than one hardware type. i.e. Appletalk cannot be run over Localtalk and ethernet at the same time. This makes it hard to share certain devices on a network. Also, the networking could be vastly improved on the MacOS.
These CHRP machines look wonderful. I would be VERY interested in obtaining a 4 or 8 way PPC CHRP system.
Wow! I never knew so many people had hard, shiny, translucent, fruit-flavored butts!
Is your butt PnP, as well? Does it support Hot-Swapping? How expandable is it? Can the iMac even compete with your butt's inuendo potential?
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Finally some hits the nail squarely on the head! This is the best post by an anonymous coward I've ever seen!
The whole idea of the iMac is that it is sold to idiots! The iMac is geared towards people who cannot/do not want to learn about computers. These people want a machine which works like a TV: Plug it in and it works. No automatic driver configuration like in Win95. In fact, no technical words mentioned at all.
It is this group of people who will be confused, and who eOne intends to confuse (and admits to it!). Geeks like you and I will neither be confused, nor even be targeted customers.
If I were Jobs, I'd even be proud. It previously took Apple years to change the industry. Now it only takes months.
--Jeff
'You can use NT, Linux, or MacOS. I, however, will take the high road and use some of each.'
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Finally some hits the nail squarely on the head! This is the best post by an anonymous coward I've ever seen! The whole idea of the iMac is that it is sold to idiots! The iMac is geared towards people who cannot/do not want to learn about computers. These people want a machine which works like a TV: Plug it in and it works. No automatic driver configuration like in Win95. In fact, no technical words mentioned at all. It is this group of people who will be confused, and who eOne intends to confuse (and admits to it!). Geeks like you and I will neither be confused, nor even be targeted customers. If I were Jobs, I'd even be proud. It previously took Apple years to change the industry. Now it only takes months. --Jeff 'You can use NT, Linux, or MacOS. I, however, will take the high road and use some of each.'
The eOne doesn't look very much like an iMac, with the exception of the near carbon copy keyboard. It is vaguely similar, though the ports on the right side of the machine make you wonder about their intentions. The eOne does, hwoever, look VERY similar to another Apple machine.
Apple makes an All-In-One G3 machine which has VERY similar lines to the eOne. The same boxy yet smooth, translucent top, centered CD-ROM look is what eOne may be trying to play off of. After all, this AIO G3 is only sold to schools, and possibly only k-12. 'Mommy, that's the computer I use at school.'
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Sorry, but you are wrong on that one. These spell checkers are on Viagra.
Of course, I'm sure 'checker' has a sexual connotation that neither of us has heard of...
--Jeff
Does Amazon know that they are using my patented technique for patenting.......everything?
Anyway, I've been researching new ways to transfer information. I've since come up with a revolutionary new way to transfer data between users, and I am applying for a patent on each step of it.
First, data is transferred to a new material which is essentially just processed wood pulp. The data is then transfered to this material via a "printer." This new product is something which I will not call a book. Rather, I will call it an "organic data transfer device."(tm) Consequently, I can now sue Amazon for selling illegal goods which violate my patent. I can also sue for making it so darn worthwhile because of their "Affiliate" program, as well as suing for making it so easy, with "one click shopping."
Actually, the idea behind this is to prevent discrimination and anticompetitive practices. Think about it: a company (we'll just call them "Unisys" for the sake of argument) could have trademarked material and allow unfettered use of it for years. Then, when the time is right, it could sure its competitors (or whoever else it wanted) into the ground, and do so quite selectively.
This also prevents situations like the one we currently have with frivolous patents. One company could trademark every word in a dictionary to prevent any company from naming itself using words. It would then need to defend each case which involved the use of words.
--jeff
As a female, I find your implication that only a male can lie and pretend he should be respected for doing it offensive.
--Jeff
(No, I'm no female. But if I were, I would have posted this anyway)
I don't know about you, but I'm going to sue my lawyer. Frivolous lawsuits are addictive, and I keep getting led into a new one by the hope that I will get lucky and win a rare and valuable one. They are quite expensive to lose, so I do need to pay to play. And man oh man are they addictive. Not only that, but they are un regulated, and even parents who act like minors (young ones at that) can participate. After reading /., I feel pressured into giving into my need to sue someone else. I will thus sue my lawyers, and yours, and his, and hers....
God I love America!
--Jeff
I'm sure for 3000+ you could get a dual Zeon, matching peripherals, etc.
/.ers faced reality: Apple really can build good hardware, and Linux is not the almighty OS. We have seen Photoshop demonstrations ( I saw them live) where the 500mhz G4 completely toasts a 600mhz P3 from Compaq. We have seen how Apple came up witht hat 2.94 times as fast figure:They used Intel's own tests. Apple goes an uses industry standard benchmarks, you claim those are no good. Why not offer up some benchmarks you'd like to see? I'm sure Jobs would be more than happy to oblige.
I highly doubt that. The Xeon processors alone would cost nearly $3000.
It's about time
I saw someone whining about no Athlon comparisons. How could they have any real benchmarks? Are there any systems shipping with an Athlon yet? I know that if they benchmarked an Athlon system they built themselves, there would be more whining that it wasn't a well built system.
Face the facts: Intel hardware is heading the same way Microsoft software went years ago. The P3 is bloatware kept alive by the brilliant engineers at Intel. They have squeezed more out of the Pentium architecture than anyone ever dreamed possible. But the PowerPC is new and fresh, like Linux. Nothing legacy about it.
My one complaint about the G4s: I don't have one. If I had one now, I could live with the lack of Linux for a month or so.
Now, I'd be interested to see how well VirtualPC runs on this machine..... --Jeff
What Can't a Mac do? Well, the main BIG problem is that it cannot run a given network protocol over more than one hardware type. i.e. Appletalk cannot be run over Localtalk and ethernet at the same time. This makes it hard to share certain devices on a network. Also, the networking could be vastly improved on the MacOS.
These CHRP machines look wonderful. I would be VERY interested in obtaining a 4 or 8 way PPC CHRP system.
Wow! I never knew so many people had hard, shiny, translucent, fruit-flavored butts!
Is your butt PnP, as well? Does it support Hot-Swapping? How expandable is it? Can the iMac even compete with your butt's inuendo potential?
Finally some hits the nail squarely on the head! This is the best post by an anonymous coward I've ever seen!
The whole idea of the iMac is that it is sold to idiots! The iMac is geared towards people who cannot/do not want to learn about computers. These people want a machine which works like a TV: Plug it in and it works. No automatic driver configuration like in Win95. In fact, no technical words mentioned at all.
It is this group of people who will be confused, and who eOne intends to confuse (and admits to it!). Geeks like you and I will neither be confused, nor even be targeted customers.
If I were Jobs, I'd even be proud. It previously took Apple years to change the industry. Now it only takes months.
--Jeff
'You can use NT, Linux, or MacOS. I, however, will take the high road and use some of each.'
Finally some hits the nail squarely on the head! This is the best post by an anonymous coward I've ever seen! The whole idea of the iMac is that it is sold to idiots! The iMac is geared towards people who cannot/do not want to learn about computers. These people want a machine which works like a TV: Plug it in and it works. No automatic driver configuration like in Win95. In fact, no technical words mentioned at all. It is this group of people who will be confused, and who eOne intends to confuse (and admits to it!). Geeks like you and I will neither be confused, nor even be targeted customers. If I were Jobs, I'd even be proud. It previously took Apple years to change the industry. Now it only takes months. --Jeff 'You can use NT, Linux, or MacOS. I, however, will take the high road and use some of each.'
The eOne doesn't look very much like an iMac, with the exception of the near carbon copy keyboard. It is vaguely similar, though the ports on the right side of the machine make you wonder about their intentions. The eOne does, hwoever, look VERY similar to another Apple machine.
Apple makes an All-In-One G3 machine which has VERY similar lines to the eOne. The same boxy yet smooth, translucent top, centered CD-ROM look is what eOne may be trying to play off of. After all, this AIO G3 is only sold to schools, and possibly only k-12. 'Mommy, that's the computer I use at school.'