Is there any reason whatsoever to EVENTUALLY "upgrade" from XP to Vista? I don't necessarily see the need to continuously upgrading to new operating systems as time goes by. There are no significant changes for the home computer user with newer operating systems I feel.
Eventually, we will reach the point where we can simply implant a device into our heads and access the information that way. The only thing we have to fear is the "Blue Screen of Death", to be taken literally when that happens.
I figure if the national debt were to be wiped out, no excess work would be needed to wipe it out, and people would be keeping a little bit more of their money.
Mitt Romney bothers me. The idea he pushed forth seems dangerous. Is it almost akin to a poll tax? More importantly, the imagine I have in my head when I hear his name is that he is a Democrat, despite running as a Republican.
The more I hear about Massachusetts, the more I'm glad I don't live in that state.
After reading some other posts, I'm going to give it another try.
My idea, but changed a little. Perhaps for each use, a copay of $5 + 20% of the cost. $5 to dissuade people from using multiple of times, unnecessarily. 20% of the cost to insure than someone will find the cheapest of care.
For example, as a student, here is my situation. I can go to the health center on campus to see a doctor at no cost than the simple fee charged as part of attendance. I cannot receive any services without paying, such as lab tests, x-rays, etc.
As a student, I can find health coverage for as cheap as like $1000 or so per year. I'm not exactly how much of everything it covers, but I feel it isn't worth it. Logically, if I had the money, I could put that $1000 aside each year, into an interest earning bank account. I could then use that money, when needed, for any health care related issues. Chances are, I won't be using $1000 worth of health care coverage in any given year, given that I am not unhealthy enough to reap the benefits.
Unfortunately, if I am seriously hurt, I am out of luck. Even if I did get health care coverage, chances are there will be a copay or percentage of the cost I would have to pay. This means I'm going to have to find money, outside of that $1000 I would be paying, to pay for something I need.
Are there any indications on the website as to what they are doing is illegal? Just because some downloading is illegal, doesn't mean all downloading is illegal. Some intellectual property owners are just fine and permissible of downloading their material.
I feel the only real way we're probably going to solve health care problems is if we solve the problem of inflation. Maybe then it will free up some resources so people can get the basic needs of life.
Prescription drug prices are a problem, and I do not know how to solve them.
Concerning the payroll tax idea I mentioned, let me further explain. The $15 copay is to prevent abuse of the system by having someone go to a clinic more times that what is needed. I feel if people have to pay a small part of the cost of something, they will limit themselves accordingly.
Additionally, my payroll tax idea is more of a bandaid if anything. It won't solve the real problem of health care. If this idea is done, it would only work if people only opted into it if they actually needed it, and only used it when they truly need it.
If you don't mind, could you please answer me on the below paragraph?
What would happen if we were to create a federal law completely exempting medical establishments from any and all federal taxes, if and only if, such medical establishments are willing to see patients on a sliding scale? The sliding scale will be government mandated. Perhaps a simple doctor visit would warant $20 for someone who is below the 110% of the poverty level, for example.
If Mitt Romney originally introduced this idea, from what I can tell, it would be a very bad idea if he is elected president. For someone to endorse such a dangerous idea shows how unready he is. However, things may have changed in the past few years, so who knows what his thoughts are now.
I would like to see individual state(s) create a payroll tax, earmarked for health care. This money could be entered into some sort of debit system in the state. A special state-wide health care account. Citizens of the state could opt to purchase a card and pay an annual fee of perhaps $100 or so. This would be completely voluntary. Per card transaction, there would be something like $15 copay at the medical establishment. Once the pool is empty for a period, it is empty. We might have four periods per year. The payroll tax generated January 1st through March 31st would be available in the system perhaps April 15th. Paroll tax generated April 1st through June 30th would be available July 15th. And so on.
If someone adds material to Wikipedia, or another site, or simply has material show up in a search engine, the person who put up the material should be held liable if it constitutes a crime. As to whether said material should be illegal is another issue.
For example, posting liable on Wikipedia should result in the poster getting in trouble, not Wikipedia being sued.
I agree. XP Pro is just fine for me, and I see no reason whatsoever to trash my current setup, my ease of use, to simply upgrade even if it were free. I mean, if it isn't broken *starts gagging*, don't fix it? Of course, this fix comes in the way of a new Windows version entirely.
If I happen to buy a computer that contains Windows Vista, I will see to it that I can remove it and receive a refund. As to whether I'll be able to obtain a copy of Windows XP for it, that is another question. (Legit, of course.)
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Isn't that akin to blackmail, for if you don't pay to upgrade, you're at risk?
Is there any reason whatsoever to EVENTUALLY "upgrade" from XP to Vista? I don't necessarily see the need to continuously upgrading to new operating systems as time goes by. There are no significant changes for the home computer user with newer operating systems I feel.
This is off-topic, but I want your opinion, if you don't mind.
If given the choice between Windows XP (any version) and Windows Vista (any version), which would you choose (if price weren't a factor)?
Assuming you said Windows XP, could you give me some reasons why?
Personally, I don't trust Windows Vista. I heard bad things about it, and I see no reason to abandon XP.
Eventually, we will reach the point where we can simply implant a device into our heads and access the information that way. The only thing we have to fear is the "Blue Screen of Death", to be taken literally when that happens.
I figure if the national debt were to be wiped out, no excess work would be needed to wipe it out, and people would be keeping a little bit more of their money.
Isn't T-Mobile claiming the first mobile phone with WiFi even though we have had WiFi phones around for years?
Mitt Romney bothers me. The idea he pushed forth seems dangerous. Is it almost akin to a poll tax? More importantly, the imagine I have in my head when I hear his name is that he is a Democrat, despite running as a Republican.
The more I hear about Massachusetts, the more I'm glad I don't live in that state.
After reading some other posts, I'm going to give it another try.
My idea, but changed a little. Perhaps for each use, a copay of $5 + 20% of the cost. $5 to dissuade people from using multiple of times, unnecessarily. 20% of the cost to insure than someone will find the cheapest of care.
Agreed. Some see health care as a luxury.
For example, as a student, here is my situation. I can go to the health center on campus to see a doctor at no cost than the simple fee charged as part of attendance. I cannot receive any services without paying, such as lab tests, x-rays, etc.
As a student, I can find health coverage for as cheap as like $1000 or so per year. I'm not exactly how much of everything it covers, but I feel it isn't worth it. Logically, if I had the money, I could put that $1000 aside each year, into an interest earning bank account. I could then use that money, when needed, for any health care related issues. Chances are, I won't be using $1000 worth of health care coverage in any given year, given that I am not unhealthy enough to reap the benefits.
Unfortunately, if I am seriously hurt, I am out of luck. Even if I did get health care coverage, chances are there will be a copay or percentage of the cost I would have to pay. This means I'm going to have to find money, outside of that $1000 I would be paying, to pay for something I need.
If you don't mind, could you tell me if it would make any difference, overall, if the national debt were wiped out in America?
Are there any indications on the website as to what they are doing is illegal? Just because some downloading is illegal, doesn't mean all downloading is illegal. Some intellectual property owners are just fine and permissible of downloading their material.
I feel the only real way we're probably going to solve health care problems is if we solve the problem of inflation. Maybe then it will free up some resources so people can get the basic needs of life.
Prescription drug prices are a problem, and I do not know how to solve them.
Concerning the payroll tax idea I mentioned, let me further explain. The $15 copay is to prevent abuse of the system by having someone go to a clinic more times that what is needed. I feel if people have to pay a small part of the cost of something, they will limit themselves accordingly.
Additionally, my payroll tax idea is more of a bandaid if anything. It won't solve the real problem of health care. If this idea is done, it would only work if people only opted into it if they actually needed it, and only used it when they truly need it.
If you don't mind, could you please answer me on the below paragraph?
What would happen if we were to create a federal law completely exempting medical establishments from any and all federal taxes, if and only if, such medical establishments are willing to see patients on a sliding scale? The sliding scale will be government mandated. Perhaps a simple doctor visit would warant $20 for someone who is below the 110% of the poverty level, for example.
If Mitt Romney originally introduced this idea, from what I can tell, it would be a very bad idea if he is elected president. For someone to endorse such a dangerous idea shows how unready he is. However, things may have changed in the past few years, so who knows what his thoughts are now.
I would like to see individual state(s) create a payroll tax, earmarked for health care. This money could be entered into some sort of debit system in the state. A special state-wide health care account. Citizens of the state could opt to purchase a card and pay an annual fee of perhaps $100 or so. This would be completely voluntary. Per card transaction, there would be something like $15 copay at the medical establishment. Once the pool is empty for a period, it is empty. We might have four periods per year. The payroll tax generated January 1st through March 31st would be available in the system perhaps April 15th. Paroll tax generated April 1st through June 30th would be available July 15th. And so on.
Go check out the 14th Amendment. It creates the trickle down effect of the Bill of Rights.
Last I checked, cities cannot override 1st Amendment rights. I believe this falls under the freedom of the press.
Confusing, but here is what I have to say anyways.
Unless the FBI plans on making this into law, their wanting to do whatever has no legal effect.
Do you honestly believe this will affect what students do? Good universities won't stand for restricting freedoms.
Why should we have to change our sites just because they cannot make a better phone-based web browser?
Didn't the commercials say it is the full Internet or something in that regards? What is up with this article?
What effect does "bartering one thing for another thing" do to income?
Maybe you prefer the term "intellectual property rights"?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_rights
Now, does that include Helios?
If someone adds material to Wikipedia, or another site, or simply has material show up in a search engine, the person who put up the material should be held liable if it constitutes a crime. As to whether said material should be illegal is another issue.
For example, posting liable on Wikipedia should result in the poster getting in trouble, not Wikipedia being sued.
I feel Internet companies need to have a non-censorship policy, with the liability of any illegal materail being placed upon the owner.
I agree. XP Pro is just fine for me, and I see no reason whatsoever to trash my current setup, my ease of use, to simply upgrade even if it were free. I mean, if it isn't broken *starts gagging*, don't fix it? Of course, this fix comes in the way of a new Windows version entirely.
If I happen to buy a computer that contains Windows Vista, I will see to it that I can remove it and receive a refund. As to whether I'll be able to obtain a copy of Windows XP for it, that is another question. (Legit, of course.)
I wasn't sure. Thanks for correcting me though.