This is surely good news, yet I wonder how many of those who would buy from HP actually care what browser they use. In fact, they probably will just be confused by this. Sad, but true (in my own purely anecdotal experiences).
I didn't RTFA, but from the summary, it sounds like he has a point. However, it also seems to me, that it is much harder to fool-proof software than it is to fool-proof books. For example, an author doesn't have to worry about readers interpret the book, but software designers have to code for all different types of hardware that it might be run on. It just seems like even the best programmer in the world will make honest mistakes, but it doesn't mean that they should be liable for it, especially if it is a result of poor implementation of the software.
I think gaint squid are interesting.
That being said, I think maybe the submitter needs to get out more and enjoy some human companionship if his heart skips a beat at the thought of squid.
Either that or his ex-girlfriends must have been really monstrous.
While this is without a doubt good news, I don't really see that happening in the U.S. very soon. After all, why should the big tel-co's spend more to upgrade their infrastructure when broadband growth is slowing? I personally hope that isn't the case, but I don't really see it being otherwise.
That's nice and all, but for most states it is at most 4 or 5 municipalities. How many thousands are in the US total? Plus, what is the impact on local taxes of providing "free" broadband. Personally, I'd rather have some free market competition to drive prices down.
Everyone remember to keep their mouths shut up about this to M$. Otherwise they'll tack on some new "feature" to Longhorn or Blackcomb that not only makes windows 3d, but also simulates realistic collisions between those windows:) It won't be a resource hog, of course....
unfortunately, i'm still stuck on a lousy 56k modem AND aol. talk about frustrating. i live out in the sticks, so no one offers broadband to my house, but my (not-so-close) neighbors can get verizon dsl or charter cable
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This is surely good news, yet I wonder how many of those who would buy from HP actually care what browser they use. In fact, they probably will just be confused by this. Sad, but true (in my own purely anecdotal experiences).
I didn't RTFA, but from the summary, it sounds like he has a point. However, it also seems to me, that it is much harder to fool-proof software than it is to fool-proof books. For example, an author doesn't have to worry about readers interpret the book, but software designers have to code for all different types of hardware that it might be run on. It just seems like even the best programmer in the world will make honest mistakes, but it doesn't mean that they should be liable for it, especially if it is a result of poor implementation of the software.
I think gaint squid are interesting. That being said, I think maybe the submitter needs to get out more and enjoy some human companionship if his heart skips a beat at the thought of squid. Either that or his ex-girlfriends must have been really monstrous.
While this is without a doubt good news, I don't really see that happening in the U.S. very soon. After all, why should the big tel-co's spend more to upgrade their infrastructure when broadband growth is slowing? I personally hope that isn't the case, but I don't really see it being otherwise.
That's nice and all, but for most states it is at most 4 or 5 municipalities. How many thousands are in the US total? Plus, what is the impact on local taxes of providing "free" broadband. Personally, I'd rather have some free market competition to drive prices down.
I thought OO.o was on version 2.0?
Yeah, well I'm betting R&D costs a ginormous amount of $$$.
Everyone remember to keep their mouths shut up about this to M$. Otherwise they'll tack on some new "feature" to Longhorn or Blackcomb that not only makes windows 3d, but also simulates realistic collisions between those windows:) It won't be a resource hog, of course....
pretty soon the fcc will be cracking down on beach hotel ads bc they have women in bikinis in them
unfortunately, i'm still stuck on a lousy 56k modem AND aol. talk about frustrating. i live out in the sticks, so no one offers broadband to my house, but my (not-so-close) neighbors can get verizon dsl or charter cable