i think a lot of arguments boil down to morality and ethics, the rules be which we want society to function. we are all on this planet together, we need to get along. i know some people will take anything they are able to get. they just cant complain when they are on the receiving end. of the people i know who take what they can get, they are the first to complain about someone being rude or taking from them. if someone is going to create rules to live by, they cant complain when someone uses those same rules against them.
. If your way of thinking is "I will not pay," you find whatever you can free. If you can get Windows free, you use it free.
i dont think that way of thinking is morally correct. if i am willing to develop a product and ask to be paid for it, i should be paid. likewise, if i want to use something that someone requests payment for, i should pay. if i am unwilling to pay, then i dont need it. if you dont want to pay, dont use it.
ultimately i agree with you, in a way. i use some software that is free for personal use and costs for professional use. i think that is the best arrangement. it achieves the familiarity goal you mention, only in a way that is agreeable to all parties. i know i have recommended software to past employers that i am familiar with. though never an os. a lot of the software i use in a professional capacity dont work on every os anyway.
If Bush's spying cheeses us off enough we can vote him out next term
*psssst* bush cant be elected again. vote for a person, not a (d) or (r). do some actual research on policy and make a choice, not a knee-jerk.
wouldn't be as a direct a solution as voting Democrat in 2008.
The fact that the Democrats are willing to cozy up to an organization that's actively working to threaten our freedoms in ways that we *can't* fight as easily is chilling.
that is a bit of a cop out. i shouldnt have to be a lawyer to be able to have rights. if it was her intent was clear, and i think it was, she should win. if everypage said 'do not copy' that is that same as putting a 'no tresspassing' sign every 300 feet.
Don't you think U.S. would love to wipe North Korea and Iran off the map just as much?
no, we just prefer to change their government to resemble ours so that said countries remain intact and start becoming invested in a global economy so that they have something to gain from positively engaging in the world. the more people invested the better. we arent any good at this.
But of course, we have been brainwashed into thinking that our country is somehow special, we are the God's chosen ones and when we want to wipe countries from the face of the earth it's "war against terrorism" when other countries want to wipe each other from the face of the earth it's "OMG! Teh terroristz!"
we are nothing special. we have the greatest stake in a stable global economy. excepting the last 75 years or so we did the best we could to stay out of things. in fact, washington recommended it when he left office. the problem is that other countries couldnt leave us alone. as a result we decieded we would police the world to try and keep it relatively stable and protect our interests. we are bad at this as well. it sucks to live here because no matter what we do, it isnt enough or the 'right thing'. it is like the bomb scare in boston. if something had happened it would have been those damn police who should have known better.
in an ideal world, you'd sell a business service for a percentage of someone's income.
eh? so if i earn nothing, or 1$, i can get free or essentially free services? this makes no sense at all. why should someone who earns more money have to pay more for the same service? i dont get it. it just adds another step to selling something. now i have to verify a buyer's income? i also dont think it is right that the u.s. of a has a graduated income tax system. if we have to have an income tax, everyone should pay the same percentage. if you want to pay more, there can be a line for that. that is fair.
if i were a millionaire, i would get my trophy wife to contract for the service.
The only plus side of this is that when an illegal is busted for one crime or another, and cut loose pending a trial date, there's a better chance of finding them by tracking their gas station purchases, etc.
they have, by definition, already committed a crime. all that has to be done is issue a card and then track them down. if i were illegally in a country i wouldnt do anything that helped locate me.
I would think that the legal immigrants would be up in arms over this dillution of what they work so hard to accomplish.
many are. i would thing a country could be consistent , but i guess not.
wow, that is really fascinating. the little i know of islam comes from studying their mosques - the 'why' of the patterns and colors. anyway, the short of it was that to know god was to study the world, particularly math, the better this was understood lead to a better understanding of, and oneness with god. the study of history of mankind is saddening when you learn about all the roadblocks and false starts we have given ourselves. if we could just get our shit together we could figure some stuff out.
graphics professionals who need to upgrade will have to either find a machine that still comes with XP or get a Mac.
i have yet to meet a graphics professional (layouts, artwork, modeling, etc.) who doesnt use a mac. in my non-uber techie opinion, 800 apps is a lot to officially support. lastly, i have used firefox on a mac and am fairly certain that open office and thunderbird are on mac too.
hopefully my humordar isnt broken as i am a bit sleep deprived...:)
technically correct but, RC1 has been out since september 06. 'vista' debuted 2005-05-05. longhorn since november 2002. i think this gave plenty of time to look for holes.
yahoo is wierd. my office uses yahoo webhosting and we need a yahoo id to remotely check our email. it is really annoying actually becuase the less savy ask "why do i need and extra step to check my email?" perhaps companies should consult non-techie people to test systems. what is glaringly obvious to the designer may not be to the user.
the problem with iran is that while the president claims he only wants nuclear capabilities for energy, he then says they will wipe israel from the map in his next sentence. if he never said anything to contradict his intentions i would give him the benefit. i also read recently he barred some inspectors.
personally, i am not concerned about the privacy aspect. already certain cash purchases raise a red flag. cameras are almost ubiquitous at registers so they have your mug if you pay cash. granted there is not purchase record, but if cash becomes a red flag in more things... i think i am pessimistic today.
unless this incapacitates the target so they can be captured, i would rather give them lead poisoning.
the u.s. is too weak to win a war. i am not condoning torture or killing innocents. but we have to actually take people on instead of worrying about hurting their feelings. i mean, look at the situation, a small group of people use innocents as shields or blows them up while they buy groceries or go to/look for work. the u.s is the bad guys? since we broke the whole thing we owe it to the population that just wants to live in peace.
2-year-old daughter racing around the house, tearing off her clothes, and turning off the TV when I'm trying to watch it,
maybe you should, i dunno, pay attention to her? read her a book, have a tea party.
i would bet money that most child behavioral problems can be solved by playing with your kids and involving them in activities. my son (21 months) loves to help me clean up around the house, feed/give the dogs treats, etc. or just sit in my lap when i read. he reads his books at the same time.
back on topic. yeah, you can tell a kid to not do bad things online and they might still do it. but if parents go beyond the 'one talk' and actually participate in their kids lives, they might not have to go out and meet a 40 year old pervert. nothing in life is 100% but you can hedge your bets.
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i think a lot of arguments boil down to morality and ethics, the rules be which we want society to function. we are all on this planet together, we need to get along. i know some people will take anything they are able to get. they just cant complain when they are on the receiving end. of the people i know who take what they can get, they are the first to complain about someone being rude or taking from them. if someone is going to create rules to live by, they cant complain when someone uses those same rules against them.
ultimately i agree with you, in a way. i use some software that is free for personal use and costs for professional use. i think that is the best arrangement. it achieves the familiarity goal you mention, only in a way that is agreeable to all parties. i know i have recommended software to past employers that i am familiar with. though never an os. a lot of the software i use in a professional capacity dont work on every os anyway.
you misread, vista owns the selling in china.
not to burst your bubble , but yeah...
that is a bit of a cop out. i shouldnt have to be a lawyer to be able to have rights. if it was her intent was clear, and i think it was, she should win. if everypage said 'do not copy' that is that same as putting a 'no tresspassing' sign every 300 feet.
isnt the saying "those who do, do. those who cant do, teach. those whose cant teach work for the government?
mine too, but i dont like having to wear those glasses all the time.
if i were a millionaire, i would get my trophy wife to contract for the service.
wow, that is really fascinating. the little i know of islam comes from studying their mosques - the 'why' of the patterns and colors. anyway, the short of it was that to know god was to study the world, particularly math, the better this was understood lead to a better understanding of, and oneness with god. the study of history of mankind is saddening when you learn about all the roadblocks and false starts we have given ourselves. if we could just get our shit together we could figure some stuff out.
shhh, you are not allowed to insert logic and reason into an anti-ms thread. a pox on you and your family. :)
i have yet to meet a graphics professional (layouts, artwork, modeling, etc.) who doesnt use a mac. in my non-uber techie opinion, 800 apps is a lot to officially support. lastly, i have used firefox on a mac and am fairly certain that open office and thunderbird are on mac too.
hopefully my humordar isnt broken as i am a bit sleep deprived... :)
technically correct but, RC1 has been out since september 06. 'vista' debuted 2005-05-05. longhorn since november 2002. i think this gave plenty of time to look for holes.
yahoo is wierd. my office uses yahoo webhosting and we need a yahoo id to remotely check our email. it is really annoying actually becuase the less savy ask "why do i need and extra step to check my email?" perhaps companies should consult non-techie people to test systems. what is glaringly obvious to the designer may not be to the user.
the problem with iran is that while the president claims he only wants nuclear capabilities for energy, he then says they will wipe israel from the map in his next sentence. if he never said anything to contradict his intentions i would give him the benefit. i also read recently he barred some inspectors.
personally, i am not concerned about the privacy aspect. already certain cash purchases raise a red flag. cameras are almost ubiquitous at registers so they have your mug if you pay cash. granted there is not purchase record, but if cash becomes a red flag in more things... i think i am pessimistic today.
are you cirrus?
yes, it is called mylar. the hologram would be an issue though.
i use plastic money all the time. it is about 3.375"x2.125". i am unsure why people even carry cash/coins anymore. i havent for the last five years.
the u.s. is too weak to win a war. i am not condoning torture or killing innocents. but we have to actually take people on instead of worrying about hurting their feelings. i mean, look at the situation, a small group of people use innocents as shields or blows them up while they buy groceries or go to/look for work. the u.s is the bad guys? since we broke the whole thing we owe it to the population that just wants to live in peace.
maybe you should, i dunno, pay attention to her? read her a book, have a tea party.
i would bet money that most child behavioral problems can be solved by playing with your kids and involving them in activities. my son (21 months) loves to help me clean up around the house, feed/give the dogs treats, etc. or just sit in my lap when i read. he reads his books at the same time.
back on topic. yeah, you can tell a kid to not do bad things online and they might still do it. but if parents go beyond the 'one talk' and actually participate in their kids lives, they might not have to go out and meet a 40 year old pervert. nothing in life is 100% but you can hedge your bets.