Sure, nukes. And let's ignore the consequences of nukes, not only on the civilian populations of said countries (not to mention, one of said countries had absolutely nothing to do with attacks on the US), but of the surrounding countries that have nothing to do with this war. That's the answer!
a) I was talking about the site's functionality, design and features
b) Have you even used Facebook? My guess, from your opinion, is not. The vast majority of facebook's users are above 18.
You do realize that Facebook is a fantastic example of a clean, functional UI that only uses fancy 'web 2.0' features ala AJAX where it's actually useful?
Note that I actually did address the real point of the argument in my response. You never cared to retort, only mentioning me pointing out that M$ is childish.
And no, I don't make fun of people with speech impediments. I do make fun of people who can speak perfectly normally, but choose to speak like someone who does.
Because it makes you sound like a 5 year old brat that's taking potshots outside the scope of the argument. Not to mention it immediately calls your bias and judgement into play. Oh, and the fact that I can't decide to suddenly call, say, Linux by Leeeenoooooox just because I feel like it. The company is called Microsoft. It's short form is MS.
No, MS (note the lack of childish dollar sign in the abbreviation), did not want to allow security and virus software makers to hook directly into the kernel, which is a completely different thing.
Because an IBM consultant is really going to give a non-biased opinion on Vista? Right. Not to mention, that the same consultant you're referring to claims that XP's sweet spot is 2 gigs! So, according to the figures you pulled for Vista, and according to the figures from the same source about XP, Vista requires 2-times more hardware, not 8.
So if any sysad will tell you that XP's sweet spot is 512 MB, yet this particular one claims its 2 gigs...yet you use his figure for Vista's requirement for 8? Besides, realistically, 1 gig is the sweet spot for XP if you're running more intensive applications.
If you've used Vista, you'd know that it runs perfectly well with 1 gig of Ram. With 1 gig of ram, Vista runs just as well as XP with 1 gig. To really get a kick out of Vista, 2 gigs is great.
Have you read the press release? The summary and the writeup on kotaku are sensationalists. Never did the press release say they are attacking the Wii with a smear campaign. All they said was that it could access the internet, and hence porn, and most parents don't know about this, and their goal is to educate parents, not stop the Wii.
From the press release: So the solution lies in parents getting the facts and then talking to their children about expectations for online activity. Foster believes that, "Whether it is the home computer or these new gaming consoles, porn is easily accessible. The Wii is an amazing console and tons of fun but parents need good info on how to keep kids safe."
Seriously editors...what the hell's wrong with you?
If it supports every app you need, then go ahead and love it. But if it doesn't run something you find critical then it's useless to you.
I can love Vista without it having to run every app I've used before. Some apps I simply don't need, and can easily find replacements for (ie, deep burner for nero burning rom). Heck, sometimes I end up finding totally wonderful software that I never bothered looking for before.
And I had a 1.8 GHz Athlon XP with 1 gig of RAM that ran Vista just fine, and that was back in RC1. Perhaps your coworker has something messed up with his installations.
This isn't the same. Looking at the flyer with a printer error doesn't make you cough up the cash. When you go to the store, the clerk there can telll you there was a printing error, the price is actually $8001, and to apologize for the inconvenience. In fact, these things happen often, and you tend to see correction notices posted around the store if such a thing happens. In this case, you haven't paid for the product, received it and opened it. Which is what's happening with Amazon. They are charging you because of a mistake on their end AFTER the transaction has been completed and you have received the item.
You forget, this is a Microsoft product. What's acceptable in OS X and Linux is simply evil, crap, bad, ridiculous, horrendous (continue with adjectives) in Windows.
And as soon as I say something positive about Microsoft, I'm paid by them to do so! Ahh good ol' slashdot.
And from the article you linked to: "(Can others confirm this? I don't run Vista, but if this is true then it would seem to disconfirm Microsoft's claims that the content protection doesn't interfere with playback and is only active when premium content is present)."
Lovely. Your linking to a site that counters my argument yet they don't have confirmation? I can confirm that this is NOT the case.
The only bug I have experienced so far are with video codecs. Mind you I installed them months ago and I'm still on RC2
"DRM filled Operating System"
The DRM is for content that won't play unless that DRM is in place. ie, HD-DVD and BluRay movies. You can continue to use your regular old divx files and MP3s as you see fit.
"other than that the need for a whole new computer"
My 5 year old computer ran Vista fine. When it hit RC2, I barely noticed any performance hit between it and XP. And that's with Aero Glass enabled.
"the thing is more locked down and more user unfriendly than XP could have dreamed of being"
I actually find it painful to go back to my XP workstation at work.
"Decreasing playback quality,"
Again, blame the content providers, not Microsoft. It was either that, or notplaying any video at all.
"lower frame rates from your video card and a slower computer so that it can constantly monitor whether or not you are using approved games, programs and media."
Huh? Again, all my videos I downloaded from Bit Torrent work without being degraded. As well as all my MP3s, the vast majority of my applications (and those that didn't work, such as Nero[which works now btw] I found free alternatives that do).
You know, it amazes me how much FUD is spread merely because it's made by Microsoft.
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So you're basing your judgement on Office and Windows circa 10 years ago?
Sure, nukes. And let's ignore the consequences of nukes, not only on the civilian populations of said countries (not to mention, one of said countries had absolutely nothing to do with attacks on the US), but of the surrounding countries that have nothing to do with this war. That's the answer!
http://www.khuffie.com/storage/dell-linux-1.gif Right on the front page. Which takes you to: http://www.khuffie.com/storage/dell-linux-2.gif Granted, it doesn't show up all the time, but it's not actually hidden.
But...but...I liked Red Faction :( (the first one that is)
Apple did not convince EMI to drop DRM.
EMI convinced Apple to drop DRM on its tunes.
Apple then decided to charge extra for the convenience, by coupling it with a higher bitrate.
a) I was talking about the site's functionality, design and features b) Have you even used Facebook? My guess, from your opinion, is not. The vast majority of facebook's users are above 18.
You do realize that Facebook is a fantastic example of a clean, functional UI that only uses fancy 'web 2.0' features ala AJAX where it's actually useful?
MySpace, on the other hand, is a piece of shit.
Because: http://cache.gizmodo.com/gadgets/images/iProduct.g if
Note that I actually did address the real point of the argument in my response. You never cared to retort, only mentioning me pointing out that M$ is childish.
And no, I don't make fun of people with speech impediments. I do make fun of people who can speak perfectly normally, but choose to speak like someone who does.
Because it makes you sound like a 5 year old brat that's taking potshots outside the scope of the argument. Not to mention it immediately calls your bias and judgement into play. Oh, and the fact that I can't decide to suddenly call, say, Linux by Leeeenoooooox just because I feel like it. The company is called Microsoft. It's short form is MS.
No, MS (note the lack of childish dollar sign in the abbreviation), did not want to allow security and virus software makers to hook directly into the kernel, which is a completely different thing.
Because an IBM consultant is really going to give a non-biased opinion on Vista? Right. Not to mention, that the same consultant you're referring to claims that XP's sweet spot is 2 gigs! So, according to the figures you pulled for Vista, and according to the figures from the same source about XP, Vista requires 2-times more hardware, not 8.
So if any sysad will tell you that XP's sweet spot is 512 MB, yet this particular one claims its 2 gigs...yet you use his figure for Vista's requirement for 8? Besides, realistically, 1 gig is the sweet spot for XP if you're running more intensive applications.
If you've used Vista, you'd know that it runs perfectly well with 1 gig of Ram. With 1 gig of ram, Vista runs just as well as XP with 1 gig. To really get a kick out of Vista, 2 gigs is great.
8-times more hardware, eh? And where'd you pull that number? Out of your ass?
Thought so.
Have you read the press release? The summary and the writeup on kotaku are sensationalists. Never did the press release say they are attacking the Wii with a smear campaign. All they said was that it could access the internet, and hence porn, and most parents don't know about this, and their goal is to educate parents, not stop the Wii.
From the press release: So the solution lies in parents getting the facts and then talking to their children about expectations for online activity. Foster believes that, "Whether it is the home computer or these new gaming consoles, porn is easily accessible. The Wii is an amazing console and tons of fun but parents need good info on how to keep kids safe."
Seriously editors...what the hell's wrong with you?
please note: I've no idea what IETF is and can't be bothered looking. Just wanted to make a funny. Please don't hurt me. :(
I can love Vista without it having to run every app I've used before. Some apps I simply don't need, and can easily find replacements for (ie, deep burner for nero burning rom). Heck, sometimes I end up finding totally wonderful software that I never bothered looking for before.
That's not the fault of Vista, it'd be the fault of the manufacturer.
And I had a 1.8 GHz Athlon XP with 1 gig of RAM that ran Vista just fine, and that was back in RC1. Perhaps your coworker has something messed up with his installations.
This isn't the same. Looking at the flyer with a printer error doesn't make you cough up the cash. When you go to the store, the clerk there can telll you there was a printing error, the price is actually $8001, and to apologize for the inconvenience. In fact, these things happen often, and you tend to see correction notices posted around the store if such a thing happens. In this case, you haven't paid for the product, received it and opened it. Which is what's happening with Amazon. They are charging you because of a mistake on their end AFTER the transaction has been completed and you have received the item.
You forget, this is a Microsoft product. What's acceptable in OS X and Linux is simply evil, crap, bad, ridiculous, horrendous (continue with adjectives) in Windows.
And as soon as I say something positive about Microsoft, I'm paid by them to do so! Ahh good ol' slashdot.
And from the article you linked to: "(Can others confirm this? I don't run Vista, but if this is true then it would seem to disconfirm Microsoft's claims that the content protection doesn't interfere with playback and is only active when premium content is present)."
Lovely. Your linking to a site that counters my argument yet they don't have confirmation? I can confirm that this is NOT the case.
"I don't see myself rushing out to buy a buggy,"
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The only bug I have experienced so far are with video codecs. Mind you I installed them months ago and I'm still on RC2
"DRM filled Operating System"
The DRM is for content that won't play unless that DRM is in place. ie, HD-DVD and BluRay movies. You can continue to use your regular old divx files and MP3s as you see fit.
"that doesn't offer anything new"
Except for a better security model, a great new user interface, vastly improved search, and much, much more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Vista#New_or
"other than that the need for a whole new computer"
My 5 year old computer ran Vista fine. When it hit RC2, I barely noticed any performance hit between it and XP. And that's with Aero Glass enabled.
"the thing is more locked down and more user unfriendly than XP could have dreamed of being"
I actually find it painful to go back to my XP workstation at work.
"Decreasing playback quality,"
Again, blame the content providers, not Microsoft. It was either that, or notplaying any video at all.
"lower frame rates from your video card and a slower computer so that it can constantly monitor whether or not you are using approved games, programs and media."
Huh? Again, all my videos I downloaded from Bit Torrent work without being degraded. As well as all my MP3s, the vast majority of my applications (and those that didn't work, such as Nero[which works now btw] I found free alternatives that do).
You know, it amazes me how much FUD is spread merely because it's made by Microsoft.
I needs to look into this Ruby thing. Can you recommend any good Ruby books? I know there's plenty of stuff online, but I'd much rather read through a book for stuff like this.
Fixed it for ya! (Now I can't wait for people to miss the joke and flame me to hell :D)
Erm. Microsoft has had this Outlook lookalaike interface for Hotmail in beta for at least a year. And guess what? It works in Firefox too. The horror!