I agree with all of your points with the notable exception of marijuana. As a drug, marijuana is no more addictive than aspirin, yet people still become "addicted" as such.
Yet, people can become addicted to eating ice cream or crisps...people can become addicted to pretty much anything at all.
Just because marijuana is somewhat of a contraversy nowadays (especially with many governments taking steps towards legalization in recent years) doesn't mean it should be singled out from anything else that isn't physically addictive. (Don't mistake this for a troll btw, just proving the point)
Pretty low indeed, 5 bucks is hardly suitable respite if your hard drive is completely deluged with spyware, malware and the like. From this consumers point of view, this seems more of a public relations appeal than a strict financial policy for Microsoft.
Whats particularily intriguing is that Anakin actually possesses more of a likeness to Luke, especially in the latter screenshots - probably because of his hair. In Episode II he just looked like some irratating kid with a wooden voice.
Another day, another shoddily written piece of self help junk. Seriously, people talk about quacks as a thing of the past, but they still exist in full force, and usually make names for themselves through books like this one.
Then again, with depression, anxiety and mental illness constantly on the rise in Western countries, I can't see his sales declining anytime soon.
Rather than purchasing such inept diatribe as this, I suggest opting for books related to Buddhist teachings, as these often provide much piece of mind, aswell as physical practices (namely Yoga and Meditation) rather than just repetitive thought patterns that do a lot less good for ones peace of mind.
One of those robots looks like those drones from Star Wars, and another like that robot from Futurama! Obviously, these top scientists are attempting to appeal to people who watch TV!
It seems likely that this modernization of the software law will take months to break through the many layers of European Union legal bureaucracy, it may be a few years before a competant software law is seen in its place.
Last time an attempt was made to get the ball rolling on this issue, Polish MEP's rejected it, thus it was pushed back. I mean for christs sake, when a country as insignifant Poland can effectively veto a law as paramount to modern IT and computing as this one, you know somethings wrong with the EU's dealing of legislation.
A friend of mine encountered the exact same problem when attempting to play Ultima Online online a couple years ago. Apparantly, the manufacturer of that game didn't show any empathy for him either, and he eventually got refunded.
Also, theres little method in enforcing this law, as one person could simply install the game, sell it on ebay, and keep playing the game using their serial number's account forevermore. Seems the only option is getting a refund then, good luck with that.
IE7 will be worth it just for the amount of piss taking slashdotters can do once its finished! I can see it now... "Study Discovers 20 new security holes in IE7".
Wow, the US has now effectively proposed to place a tax forcing people to purchase what is basically a high tech device and a downright luxury to the majority of people residing in the states, thats despite lowered costs. I doubt people would believe AMD forcing a person to buy its chips to be so whimsical and innovative.
Another day, another useless piece of gadgetry. 2005 is turning out to be another year in which the electronics industry as a whole adds to its products useless features, and expects (sensibly) consumers to lap it up and beg for seconds.
Its somewhat difficult to envisage what the exact purpose of these innovations are. I mean Linux's userbase is made up largely of coders and firms, neither group see their Linux OS as one to support 3D gaming.
Thus, its pheasable to say that these firms are looking to make Linux appeal more to the mainstream market ("Average Joe" users) by introducing methods even the most basic of PC's from decades ago possessed (ie. Video Gaming).
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I agree with all of your points with the notable exception of marijuana.
As a drug, marijuana is no more addictive than aspirin, yet people still become "addicted" as such.
Yet, people can become addicted to eating ice cream or crisps...people can become addicted to pretty much anything at all.
Just because marijuana is somewhat of a contraversy nowadays (especially with many governments taking steps towards legalization in recent years) doesn't mean it should be singled out from anything else that isn't physically addictive. (Don't mistake this for a troll btw, just proving the point)
Otaku-fest time! Just lemme find my Sailor Moon costume....
Never heard of you but...
Were you originally called Mc Pee Pants (or did you begin your career seriously)?
Pretty low indeed, 5 bucks is hardly suitable respite if your hard drive is completely deluged with spyware, malware and the like. From this consumers point of view, this seems more of a public relations appeal than a strict financial policy for Microsoft.
Corporation makes software to inadvertanly profit through detrimental effect to a persons computer.
/. before everyone ceases to care and simply gets over it?
People react to this as the software was supposed to help the given persons system, not hinder it.
People get over it.
How many times do we have to hear this on
Whats particularily intriguing is that Anakin actually possesses more of a likeness to Luke, especially in the latter screenshots - probably because of his hair. In Episode II he just looked like some irratating kid with a wooden voice.
Another day, another shoddily written piece of self help junk. Seriously, people talk about quacks as a thing of the past, but they still exist in full force, and usually make names for themselves through books like this one.
Then again, with depression, anxiety and mental illness constantly on the rise in Western countries, I can't see his sales declining anytime soon.
Rather than purchasing such inept diatribe as this, I suggest opting for books related to Buddhist teachings, as these often provide much piece of mind, aswell as physical practices (namely Yoga and Meditation) rather than just repetitive thought patterns that do a lot less good for ones peace of mind.
One of those robots looks like those drones from Star Wars, and another like that robot from Futurama!
Obviously, these top scientists are attempting to appeal to people who watch TV!
We have to go...outside to do these projects?
It seems likely that this modernization of the software law will take months to break through the many layers of European Union legal bureaucracy, it may be a few years before a competant software law is seen in its place.
Last time an attempt was made to get the ball rolling on this issue, Polish MEP's rejected it, thus it was pushed back. I mean for christs sake, when a country as insignifant Poland can effectively veto a law as paramount to modern IT and computing as this one, you know somethings wrong with the EU's dealing of legislation.
A friend of mine encountered the exact same problem when attempting to play Ultima Online online a couple years ago. Apparantly, the manufacturer of that game didn't show any empathy for him either, and he eventually got refunded.
Also, theres little method in enforcing this law, as one person could simply install the game, sell it on ebay, and keep playing the game using their serial number's account forevermore. Seems the only option is getting a refund then, good luck with that.
Saved it for what exactly? Maybe vintage 1997 pr0n e-mails are now worth something to antique pr0n collectors...
IE7 will be worth it just for the amount of piss taking slashdotters can do once its finished! I can see it now... "Study Discovers 20 new security holes in IE7".
Wow, the US has now effectively proposed to place a tax forcing people to purchase what is basically a high tech device and a downright luxury to the majority of people residing in the states, thats despite lowered costs. I doubt people would believe AMD forcing a person to buy its chips to be so whimsical and innovative.
Another day, another useless piece of gadgetry. 2005 is turning out to be another year in which the electronics industry as a whole adds to its products useless features, and expects (sensibly) consumers to lap it up and beg for seconds.
Its somewhat difficult to envisage what the exact purpose of these innovations are. I mean Linux's userbase is made up largely of coders and firms, neither group see their Linux OS as one to support 3D gaming. Thus, its pheasable to say that these firms are looking to make Linux appeal more to the mainstream market ("Average Joe" users) by introducing methods even the most basic of PC's from decades ago possessed (ie. Video Gaming).