I am about as pro-Microsoft as you get on Slashdot. However, I do not find this to be flamebait. Granted, I am sure it will degenerate into troll-fest, with the biggest trolls getting +5 Insightful.
It is a very interesting discuission. How would Microsoft be different if Paul Allen was 50% (or more) owner. The personality of the company be much different, that much is for sure. Would Microsoft have had the moxy to take over the PC world like it did? Would the architecture be even remotely like it is today?
It is fascinating to me how much history depends on a few descisions. While this one may not be the largest in the world, it certainly has had a big impact on the PC world.
No. The rest of us are bright enough to realize that the best thing you can do is not respond. Mod it down to where it is not seen by many people, and then go about life. Giving a response simply encourages idiots to post, simple as that.
If the U.S. is as bad or worse than its trading partners, please explain the $700 billion dollar trade deficit. Keep in mind that that is close to $2,500 per man, woman and child (illegal or not) in the U.S.
Also keep in mind that it is not all China. I am not aware of any European country that imports more from us than they export to us.
Yup. A judge is right if he or she goes with the consensus opinion of Slashdot. If they disagree, they must be wrong.
In fact, I just had an idea. Why don't we do away with all elected and appointed officials. We can just run a poll for any new law that gets proposed. Majority rules. Slashdot has the most knowledgable people in practically every area known to man. Just ask anyone here. And when we have to discuss soap (lower case) and sex, we can always hire consultants.
Of course, this means CowboyNeal wins every vote, but that is the risk he takes by being an American.
Yup. This is why we run a $700 billion dollar trade deficit.... no one can get their goods sold in the U.S. Heck, go to Wal-Mark... you'll only find "Made in the USA". Same with Home Depot.... Sears.... a million other places.
If we are protectionist, and run other countries run a $700 billion dollar surplus with us, I'd hate to see what would happen if we opened our shores up.
Technically, he could have used either term. Coherent works, but probably would not get used in this context. Consistent would have been a better choice, but coherent also indicates a level of agreement or harmonization.
Nah. I just wanted to see how many attempts I would get on my account. Surprisingly none so far. Or, perhaps, Slashdot queue's the messages for a while, which seems to me poor security...
Thanks. That is exactly how I meant it. Take a look at France, and their not allowing government officials to use certain words (e-mail is one funny example). Certain countries think they can "protect" their culture by decree. France is one of the most extreme examples.
Because it is an American company. Face it, the world does not like America right now. Part of this is deserved, partly it isn't. For years, Europe has wanted to return to its glory days and be the center of the world. If they cannot accomplish this, they at least want there to be no clear number one. Korea wants to be part of a new Asia.
While neither region is able to take on the US militarily or culturally, then have been very successful about throwing up roardblocks to US business. I know folks in the import/export business... things aren't always very efficient about making it trough customs if it is a US firm.
Microsoft makes a very easy target. Some of their business practices are questionable. I'd argue that for their size, and market dominance, they play relatively (please note term relative) nicely. But when you are the 800 lb gorilla, and offensive behavior is huge.
Bottom line, this is 1 part anti-monopositic behavior, 2 parts anti-US ruling.
Hey! My wife bought the tickets for me. For some reason, though, she isn't able to come with me that day. Said something about this being less expensive than a lawyer. Not sure what she meannt by that.... but I digress.
It's a 5,000-strong multinational, with all the premier support agreements with major hardware and software suppliers.
We should have had a system up and running within hours, too, in theory
It should be more than just theory. We perform annual tests in a (much)_ smaller organization than yours. We had a real test earlier this week. Everything back by next morning. I'm still tired.
Why? No-one has given any justification for this claim anywhere in this thread, AFAICS. Using local drives is much faster for many data-intensive types of work, and also distributes the risk of failure. That's two compelling advantages for local storage. As long as everything is properly backed up and accessible across the network where relevant, what advantage is there to the alternative plan, where we stuff the entire office's data all on a single centralised storage system?
Actually, you have given it. Because of lack of following standards, your company is out three days' worth of work. Flame me if you want, but this stuff isn't rocket science any more. And if your crew isn't able to handle disaster recovery for a full fledged server, what makes you think they can handle the local PC?
This is a disater waiting to happen. How do you guarantee Joe leaves his PC on at night? How do you ensure he doesn't fiddle with the settings... most developers I know have access (or outright always use) local admin rights. Why do you want to store multiple backups of the same file?
I have no problem with a copy being on your PC. But if it is mission critical, a version should be on the network.
I'd hope that limited information is stored on the laptop, and that data syncs up when on the network. Otherwise you risk losing it... either through theft or throgh hardware problems.
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I am about as pro-Microsoft as you get on Slashdot. However, I do not find this to be flamebait. Granted, I am sure it will degenerate into troll-fest, with the biggest trolls getting +5 Insightful.
It is a very interesting discuission. How would Microsoft be different if Paul Allen was 50% (or more) owner. The personality of the company be much different, that much is for sure. Would Microsoft have had the moxy to take over the PC world like it did? Would the architecture be even remotely like it is today?
It is fascinating to me how much history depends on a few descisions. While this one may not be the largest in the world, it certainly has had a big impact on the PC world.
No. The rest of us are bright enough to realize that the best thing you can do is not respond. Mod it down to where it is not seen by many people, and then go about life. Giving a response simply encourages idiots to post, simple as that.
If the U.S. is as bad or worse than its trading partners, please explain the $700 billion dollar trade deficit. Keep in mind that that is close to $2,500 per man, woman and child (illegal or not) in the U.S.
Also keep in mind that it is not all China. I am not aware of any European country that imports more from us than they export to us.
Did I have first post?
No. Apparently your cable speed is too slow.
AT&T, fix your slow shit
This might help.
and now my opinion is that the Earth is flat.
Dammit. When I created this place, it wasn't flat. Who let the air out of it?
Yup. A judge is right if he or she goes with the consensus opinion of Slashdot. If they disagree, they must be wrong.
In fact, I just had an idea. Why don't we do away with all elected and appointed officials. We can just run a poll for any new law that gets proposed. Majority rules. Slashdot has the most knowledgable people in practically every area known to man. Just ask anyone here. And when we have to discuss soap (lower case) and sex, we can always hire consultants.
Of course, this means CowboyNeal wins every vote, but that is the risk he takes by being an American.
Yup. This is why we run a $700 billion dollar trade deficit.... no one can get their goods sold in the U.S. Heck, go to Wal-Mark... you'll only find "Made in the USA". Same with Home Depot.... Sears.... a million other places.
If we are protectionist, and run other countries run a $700 billion dollar surplus with us, I'd hate to see what would happen if we opened our shores up.
Technically, he could have used either term. Coherent works, but probably would not get used in this context. Consistent would have been a better choice, but coherent also indicates a level of agreement or harmonization.
Nah. I use strong passwords, along with a password safe. I generally do not remember any of my passwords.
Nah. I just wanted to see how many attempts I would get on my account. Surprisingly none so far. Or, perhaps, Slashdot queue's the messages for a while, which seems to me poor security...
Sure it is mathematical though. It is the 5,000th prime number (no commas). We'll see who the first person to figure it out is.
I think that his problem is in a limitation Slashdot has. You cannot foe yourelf. Clearly a third party work around is what he needs ;)
Yes. Click this link for a sample of the dupe free Slashdot link
Parent writes open source software, but cannot figure out the 'reply' button.
Thanks. That is exactly how I meant it. Take a look at France, and their not allowing government officials to use certain words (e-mail is one funny example). Certain countries think they can "protect" their culture by decree. France is one of the most extreme examples.
Because it is an American company. Face it, the world does not like America right now. Part of this is deserved, partly it isn't. For years, Europe has wanted to return to its glory days and be the center of the world. If they cannot accomplish this, they at least want there to be no clear number one. Korea wants to be part of a new Asia.
While neither region is able to take on the US militarily or culturally, then have been very successful about throwing up roardblocks to US business. I know folks in the import/export business... things aren't always very efficient about making it trough customs if it is a US firm.
Microsoft makes a very easy target. Some of their business practices are questionable. I'd argue that for their size, and market dominance, they play relatively (please note term relative) nicely. But when you are the 800 lb gorilla, and offensive behavior is huge.
Bottom line, this is 1 part anti-monopositic behavior, 2 parts anti-US ruling.
Hey! My wife bought the tickets for me. For some reason, though, she isn't able to come with me that day. Said something about this being less expensive than a lawyer. Not sure what she meannt by that.... but I digress.
How could I possibly return the tickets?
Please link. I'd be intested to know more.
I've got two tickets for the maiden flight of Falcon 2! I guess this means I should get my ride soon, huh?
It is hard working for Al.
I'm sorry for you and yours for your out of control alcoholism. Muhahah.
Please expound on your superior morality.
It's a 5,000-strong multinational, with all the premier support agreements with major hardware and software suppliers.
We should have had a system up and running within hours, too, in theory
It should be more than just theory. We perform annual tests in a (much)_ smaller organization than yours. We had a real test earlier this week. Everything back by next morning. I'm still tired.
Why? No-one has given any justification for this claim anywhere in this thread, AFAICS. Using local drives is much faster for many data-intensive types of work, and also distributes the risk of failure. That's two compelling advantages for local storage. As long as everything is properly backed up and accessible across the network where relevant, what advantage is there to the alternative plan, where we stuff the entire office's data all on a single centralised storage system?
Actually, you have given it. Because of lack of following standards, your company is out three days' worth of work. Flame me if you want, but this stuff isn't rocket science any more. And if your crew isn't able to handle disaster recovery for a full fledged server, what makes you think they can handle the local PC?
This is a disater waiting to happen. How do you guarantee Joe leaves his PC on at night? How do you ensure he doesn't fiddle with the settings... most developers I know have access (or outright always use) local admin rights. Why do you want to store multiple backups of the same file?
I have no problem with a copy being on your PC. But if it is mission critical, a version should be on the network.
You don't work for Fidelity do you?
I'd hope that limited information is stored on the laptop, and that data syncs up when on the network. Otherwise you risk losing it... either through theft or throgh hardware problems.
You're correct. The "Good Samaritain" misunderstanding seemed to start with the Seinfeld series finale.
;)
I'll remeber this when folks argue that they can seperate TV from reality