I lease an Intel based server right now because back when I first signed up for it, that's all that was offered. Now the datacenter offers AMD based machines and I would love to switch. However, the company will charge me the setup fee on the AMD server and I will have to move everything over myself. It's not a steap fee, but it is enough for me to just stick with what I have. Switching isn't necessary by any means, just something I'd like to do. At any rate, I'd bet there are a lot of other people out there like me. If AMD would subsidize the costs for the datacenters to switch (pay them $20 per user that switches from the Intel machine to AMD) or whatever amount is fair, they could claim a bigger portion of the market.
Not only that, but how many people downloaded it because they heard the buzz, installed it, and went right back to internet explorer because it was more familiar and comfortable to them? You're right that the download number isn't as relevant--actual usage numbers would be much better but even the best estimate would have too much error I'd guess.
As remedial as it sounds, I am still under the impression that a lot of users out there couldn't install firefox if they wanted to. I don't think they'd know why they need to do it, and then how to get the app and install it. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I really think that's the case. I used to volunteer at a public library in the computer department. Granted, most of those people's computer experience came only from going to the library and using their computers, but it was amazing how little they knew.
Also, if you ever want to see how the public understands computers, just go to a Best Buy and spend 5 minutes in the computer department listening to people ask questions. I think you'll realize that something as simple as acquiring a new browser and then installing it is almost an insurmountable task for quite a few people out there.
I couldn't disagree more. The slashdot crowd would switch browsers, but what about the older folks that have a tough time just setting up a Yahoo email account? I would wager more people on the web are on that side of the fence than on the side we're on. You and I know quite a bit about browsers, but let's not forget about the other 95% of users out there.
I always thought fiber optics were very expensive. Wouldn't the up front cost outweigh the savings for a lot of people? Admittedly, I don't know anything about fiber optics so hopefully a reader can answer that one for me.
Chargebacks are often a bad idea. When it is your word against theirs and the credit card company honors your word (its usually in their best interests to do so), often times the company will just turn you over to collections. That is horrible for personal credit, so sadly, you're often better off just paying the fees. Now, I can imagine if this were more than $100 or so, you'd have a problem on your hands. However, if it is one or two calls, you're likely put in a position where a chargeback isn't the answer.
I still remember wanting a Voltron so bad before Christmas that one year. And luckily I was in Sunday School at that time so my prayer skills were sharp and I put them to good use.
Needless to say, God told my parents to buy that thing.
Even though the processors are unchanged (I think), I would have liked to have seen an upgrade on the hard drive RPM's. They're a sweet little system and that would have been a great addition.
The thing is though, I can't see how people would buy one now with this pending switch to Intel. I was going to buy a mini for my parents about a week before the switch and there weren't any in stock. Now with the news of the intel switch, I can't bring myself to get one. It will be very interesting to see what happens as the date draws nearer to the release of the intel mini's, since we could probably suspect a big sell off of PowerPC models. Just my $0.02.
Its kind of funny when you think about it--users steal the software and then go back to get the software maintenance. It's kind of like someone stealing a car from the lot of a dealership, then taking it back a few months later for it's customary 3,000 mile oil change.
I'm getting all of my governmental warnings mixed up. Is this one where we should buy duct dape and plastic for our windows, or do we just stock up on bottled water? Please respond quickly because I'm sure the Home Depot is packed with people that already heard the news.
But what if the spammers somehow spoof where the emails are coming from? I've seen before where I click on an unsubscribe link and it doesn't go to a site at all, but instead just times out because the link isn't accurate. What if they put my website for instant in and then my site gets DDOS'ed?
I'm not an IT guy by any means... just interested in reading about it. So if my logic is way off, just let me know.
Free food is brilliant for the managers. I would guess that most people at Google are salaried employees. If they leave for lunch, they might waste 45 minutes or so. The food costs next to nothing compared to the 45 minutes of extra production.
"...where few people have even heard of IPOs." Are you kidding me? I wouldn't say "few people." That might be when you were introduced to IPO's but I think most of the world had heard of IPO's long before. Perhaps since you're a tech guy, the tech IPO's are what brought it to your attention, but I think most other business folks had heard about them long before.
Again, I have to disagree. I will agree that IBM could make a better system with a higher margin. However, going from a G4 to a dual core G5 as the original posted stated AND selling cheaper than the mac mini seems like a stretch. That's just too big of a jump to go from an old processor to one that is relatively brand new.
What makes you say they could price it like a Mac Mini? The mac mini uses slow 4200rpm laptop drives and G4 processors. Suddenly you're saying they could make a dual core G5 system, price it the same and "make a killing?" Seems like a stretch to me.
1.) Your and you're are completely different.
2.) To, too, and two are completely different.
3.) There, their, and they're are completely different (easily the trifecta of poor grammar).
When I moved into a new apartment in Naples, FL, I was shocked to find 3 wireless networks in my range that were wide open. It was nice because I unpacked all of my things and was on the net that night courtesy of my sharing neighbors, while I waited for the cable guy to come the following afternoon.
So what I don't get is, why don't wireless companies just ship their routers pre-setup with encryption. Then, they could just include the key much like software ships with a license number you enter when you install it. If people can handle software installation, this really doesn't seem to be any different. The router companies could even offer a more marketable interface to make it look much like it does when you enter a CD Key from software so people don't even realize what they're doing. Seems like a really easy fix to me.
Anybody else find it funny that so many people replied to tell us that the story had already been posted on slashdot before, yet their comment is a repeat of 50 other replies above it?
That truly is amazingly well done. But doesn't it seem like the wood would take to scratching a lot quicker than the usual white surface? My ipod gets put in and out of the dock quite a bit so I think the wood would show a lot more wear and tear.
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I viewed the source on the site and nothing was commented :)
I lease an Intel based server right now because back when I first signed up for it, that's all that was offered. Now the datacenter offers AMD based machines and I would love to switch. However, the company will charge me the setup fee on the AMD server and I will have to move everything over myself. It's not a steap fee, but it is enough for me to just stick with what I have. Switching isn't necessary by any means, just something I'd like to do. At any rate, I'd bet there are a lot of other people out there like me. If AMD would subsidize the costs for the datacenters to switch (pay them $20 per user that switches from the Intel machine to AMD) or whatever amount is fair, they could claim a bigger portion of the market.
Maybe it isn't feasible... just my $0.02.
Not only that, but how many people downloaded it because they heard the buzz, installed it, and went right back to internet explorer because it was more familiar and comfortable to them? You're right that the download number isn't as relevant--actual usage numbers would be much better but even the best estimate would have too much error I'd guess.
As remedial as it sounds, I am still under the impression that a lot of users out there couldn't install firefox if they wanted to. I don't think they'd know why they need to do it, and then how to get the app and install it. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I really think that's the case. I used to volunteer at a public library in the computer department. Granted, most of those people's computer experience came only from going to the library and using their computers, but it was amazing how little they knew.
Also, if you ever want to see how the public understands computers, just go to a Best Buy and spend 5 minutes in the computer department listening to people ask questions. I think you'll realize that something as simple as acquiring a new browser and then installing it is almost an insurmountable task for quite a few people out there.
I couldn't disagree more. The slashdot crowd would switch browsers, but what about the older folks that have a tough time just setting up a Yahoo email account? I would wager more people on the web are on that side of the fence than on the side we're on. You and I know quite a bit about browsers, but let's not forget about the other 95% of users out there.
I always thought fiber optics were very expensive. Wouldn't the up front cost outweigh the savings for a lot of people? Admittedly, I don't know anything about fiber optics so hopefully a reader can answer that one for me.
Writing a web browser is tough tough work. Look at Microsoft. They've been working on IE now for a decade and can't get things right.
Damn, I'd pay the $100M but I don't think my boss would let me take the week off.
Chargebacks are often a bad idea. When it is your word against theirs and the credit card company honors your word (its usually in their best interests to do so), often times the company will just turn you over to collections. That is horrible for personal credit, so sadly, you're often better off just paying the fees. Now, I can imagine if this were more than $100 or so, you'd have a problem on your hands. However, if it is one or two calls, you're likely put in a position where a chargeback isn't the answer.
I still remember wanting a Voltron so bad before Christmas that one year. And luckily I was in Sunday School at that time so my prayer skills were sharp and I put them to good use.
Needless to say, God told my parents to buy that thing.
Even though the processors are unchanged (I think), I would have liked to have seen an upgrade on the hard drive RPM's. They're a sweet little system and that would have been a great addition.
The thing is though, I can't see how people would buy one now with this pending switch to Intel. I was going to buy a mini for my parents about a week before the switch and there weren't any in stock. Now with the news of the intel switch, I can't bring myself to get one. It will be very interesting to see what happens as the date draws nearer to the release of the intel mini's, since we could probably suspect a big sell off of PowerPC models. Just my $0.02.
Its kind of funny when you think about it--users steal the software and then go back to get the software maintenance. It's kind of like someone stealing a car from the lot of a dealership, then taking it back a few months later for it's customary 3,000 mile oil change.
I'm getting all of my governmental warnings mixed up. Is this one where we should buy duct dape and plastic for our windows, or do we just stock up on bottled water? Please respond quickly because I'm sure the Home Depot is packed with people that already heard the news.
Using this device is like putting 18" chrome rims on a 1988 Ford Escort.
But what if the spammers somehow spoof where the emails are coming from? I've seen before where I click on an unsubscribe link and it doesn't go to a site at all, but instead just times out because the link isn't accurate. What if they put my website for instant in and then my site gets DDOS'ed?
I'm not an IT guy by any means... just interested in reading about it. So if my logic is way off, just let me know.
I can't get over the fact the guy basically wrote a book here to review a video game. That's one long review!
Free food is brilliant for the managers. I would guess that most people at Google are salaried employees. If they leave for lunch, they might waste 45 minutes or so. The food costs next to nothing compared to the 45 minutes of extra production.
"...where few people have even heard of IPOs." Are you kidding me? I wouldn't say "few people." That might be when you were introduced to IPO's but I think most of the world had heard of IPO's long before. Perhaps since you're a tech guy, the tech IPO's are what brought it to your attention, but I think most other business folks had heard about them long before.
Again, I have to disagree. I will agree that IBM could make a better system with a higher margin. However, going from a G4 to a dual core G5 as the original posted stated AND selling cheaper than the mac mini seems like a stretch. That's just too big of a jump to go from an old processor to one that is relatively brand new.
What makes you say they could price it like a Mac Mini? The mac mini uses slow 4200rpm laptop drives and G4 processors. Suddenly you're saying they could make a dual core G5 system, price it the same and "make a killing?" Seems like a stretch to me.
1.) Your and you're are completely different.
2.) To, too, and two are completely different.
3.) There, their, and they're are completely different (easily the trifecta of poor grammar).
When I moved into a new apartment in Naples, FL, I was shocked to find 3 wireless networks in my range that were wide open. It was nice because I unpacked all of my things and was on the net that night courtesy of my sharing neighbors, while I waited for the cable guy to come the following afternoon.
So what I don't get is, why don't wireless companies just ship their routers pre-setup with encryption. Then, they could just include the key much like software ships with a license number you enter when you install it. If people can handle software installation, this really doesn't seem to be any different. The router companies could even offer a more marketable interface to make it look much like it does when you enter a CD Key from software so people don't even realize what they're doing. Seems like a really easy fix to me.
Anybody else find it funny that so many people replied to tell us that the story had already been posted on slashdot before, yet their comment is a repeat of 50 other replies above it?
You could cut the irony with a spoon.
That truly is amazingly well done. But doesn't it seem like the wood would take to scratching a lot quicker than the usual white surface? My ipod gets put in and out of the dock quite a bit so I think the wood would show a lot more wear and tear.
Still, it is very well done!
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