Word was that the movie was going to be at my favorite theater either this or next week. I guess I was misinformed, though because I don't even see notice of "online release".
I think that it is much too difficult to even start using a non-admin account. I'm almost positive that the default user when someone buys a new PC is Owner/Admin. One actually has to do a lot of work out of the box in order to somewhat safely use a computer, but people don't see it that way. The majority of consumers see computers as something that "just works.
It's a conspiracy... I may still be paranoid, but my bet is that this story was paid for by a large corporation afraid of losing more revenue to small startups.
Version numbers are primarily arbitrary. The first private alpha of a project can start off at version 1.0 if the admins want it to.
Adding more support to a project does not directly translate to 'better' software, but it does make it more likely to get those "competent group[s] of engineers" that you speak of.
I think a better use of all of those zombie boxes would have been remote distcc clients.
You know what kinds of computers people buy for their grandmothers/other stereotypical Windows users-- stats to put a lot of our computers to shame.
Slashdot Mirror
Just registered it today...
That's like the geek mating dance...
Unless, of course, you are into multiple partners.
I think you might have that one backwards...
If pi were truly random, there would be a better chance of me passing my math course.
I wasn't aware that letters had a digestive system.
Apparently Adams couldn't be reach in time for deadline either...
Word was that the movie was going to be at my favorite theater either this or next week. I guess I was misinformed, though because I don't even see notice of "online release".
H2G2? Is that some sort of new SUV or something?
Damn, now I don't have a movie to go to tomorrow night.
He probably should have thought about putting ads on his site beforehand... at least enough to pay for the courses he's taking.
I think that it is much too difficult to even start using a non-admin account. I'm almost positive that the default user when someone buys a new PC is Owner/Admin. One actually has to do a lot of work out of the box in order to somewhat safely use a computer, but people don't see it that way. The majority of consumers see computers as something that "just works.
Yeah, it only made the front page because of buzz-words. You can get anything by an administrator that way...
It's a conspiracy... I may still be paranoid, but my bet is that this story was paid for by a large corporation afraid of losing more revenue to small startups.
Version numbers are primarily arbitrary. The first private alpha of a project can start off at version 1.0 if the admins want it to. Adding more support to a project does not directly translate to 'better' software, but it does make it more likely to get those "competent group[s] of engineers" that you speak of.
Any registrar that would sells names to the tons of porn sites is destined to be number 1. (Warning: This post is probably incorrect.)
That's what meta-moderation is for.
That's a good question, but I think the better one would be: Will it survive after I install an alternative OS?
How much would you like to bet that the default settings has constant stream of activities to FBI/RIAA/MPAA Headquarters?
I would like to point out the IP for the previous poster is from whitehouse.com
What good will this do to people that have their credit card information stolen and used online?
Congratulations, you're the exception.
I believe that you could use Kmail with Gmail's POP feature.
I hope you don't go through life by looks alone.
That is unless, of course, you use geNTkernel.
I think a better use of all of those zombie boxes would have been remote distcc clients. You know what kinds of computers people buy for their grandmothers/other stereotypical Windows users-- stats to put a lot of our computers to shame.