Even though Apple Computer's stock is pretty high in regards to the P/E ratio (ever since the iPod got the investors' interest), I still think it might be a good buy for the future.
They seem to be sort of like Google in that they are constantly experimenting with new ideas, and coming out with new products/services and business models.
Unfortunately, I didn't get in on either stock on the ground floor, and even though they went up pretty high now I think they both might still be great buys for the future. I recommended a relative get out of MSFT buy some Apple, and he took his Microsoft dividends and put it in Apple. It's stayed pretty steady since then but hopefully for the long term it will be going up, so I am vindicated!
Now that's a good idea. Focus resources on developing great stand-alone apps, but allow them to pool resources when more than one is detected to be present on a system.
I use GMail for my email address, and have it set as my primary email service through gmail notifier (although I have the system-tray "notifier" portion turned off-- just use it as a hack to get mailto: links working). When I click on a mailto: link, it opens in a new tab an email window with the respective fields already filled in. Works great.
Now why would I want Thunderbird? For calendar, well I use a paper spiral book, sort of old school but I'm used to it, and it doesn't run out of batteries! All I need is FireFox, so make it great guys! (same with Thunderbird for those that need it, etc.)
Obviously the stand-alone apps like Firefox and Thunderbird are where the future's at. They aren't quite as bloatetd, and allow the user to choose what he wants. It also isn't as difficult for me to tell my friend to download a new browser (firefox) and try it out. Try telling him to download a whole software Suite when he might be using a webmail like outlook, and another calendar program! Never going to happen:)
Thanks. I did mention that I don't have a cd-burning program! (which is why I have a problem), but I'm sure the website will help, or the program the above poster mentioned. I'll try this out later tonight.
Another question for you guys: will this run well, or at least reliably, on a 4-year-old laptop? I have one lying around that is otherwise useless (with winXP). Thanks again.
I'd like to try this out on LiveCD, my question is, since I only have the built-in XP burning capability, what will I have to do to burn this image? Will it work automatically, or is there some other software I should download?
I've tried it once before but didn't really get into it. Would like to give it another shot.
Thanks for the advice guys, I'll get SP2 in the next few days (just want to play all the way through Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault first in case something gets messed up!
I have yet to install SP2 because I heard it hurts performance of some computer games, which is mainly what I use my windows PC for.
I am otherwise up-to-date with windows updates. I have a linksys router for my internet connection, but no software firewall.
Am I vulnerable to this and other issues? Should I update to SP2 already (the first time I tried it crashed while installing, didn't even work, but I could prob. get it to work next time). Or should I stay with SP1 for games?
Not saying they got the idea from me, but about 1-2 months ago I put in a suggestion that they should add this functionality to GMail accounts, as it would almost complete the picture (E-mail, Contacts and then Calendar).
I'm really excited!
There is always some fraud in the election, on both sides of the bench, but I do feel the need to point something out.
I know it might sound like B.S., being on the internet and such, and it's not my story so I want to keep the details obscure for now, but during the election, a friend of mine was in Ohio volunteering for the DNC. His job was to follow the votes from the polling place to a non-partisan truck, that would bring them to be counted. The man carrying the votes was hostile to him, and it was late at night (because of all the delays) but he nonetheless went with him, even though he was a bit nervous.
Eventually, the man he was following brought all of the votes to a Bush '04 campaign truck, and put them inside! According to the rules, it was supposed to be a neutral truck (obviously). Well, he got a picture of the situation, and I think it might appear in a publication soon.
I wonder, if they do things so openly, how much the electronic voting machines were messed with? We all know that they are not nearly secure (with updates being sent without being checked, etc.), and we've all heard the stories about people voting all for the Democratic ticket, only to see their receipts showing a vote for Bush.
Anyway, I don't think there was widescale corruption just by the Republicans. I'm sure both sides are equally guilty. And personally, I think Bush is doing much better this term, but still a little scary.
This idea seems like a good one, it will help against Republican and Democratic corruption.
I read Slashdot multiple times each day, but there are certain news stories that really excite me. Firefox updates / information, as well as new Google features / sites.
Of course, various other articles inerest me as well, but those excite me.:)
Too bad there weren't too many "visible" updates, however security is always a good thing!
Unfortunately, I can't update right now, I guess their servers are temporarily overloaded. I'll try later!
For years, I've noticed that on HP printers, it leaves a great deal of ink in the catridge while saying that it is out of ink. Controversly, I have a slightly older printer of the same that KEEPS PRINTING FAR TOO LONG, and actually prints even when there is hardly any ink left. I guess they realized how much money they can make from these overpriced cartridges?
I have not watched a commercial since I got my Moxi DVR several months ago. I don't own it, Adelphia does, and I was dreading the day when they would come and take it back, saying that DVRs were no longer allowed!
Hopefully this decision slows down the FCC a bit, and lets me keep watching TV commercial free!
The one downside I've noticed, though, is that I miss some interesting commercials. The new T.V. show coming up, The Contender, looks interesting, but I hadn't heard about it because I didn't see more than the flashed title as I was flying through the blitz of commercials! Wonder how much else I'm missing... Probably not much?
I don't even know what to say. This sort of thing really upsets me. It seems like the defendant should counter-sue and, hopefully, win, although that's doubtful:(
A relative of mine is such a savant. If he ever hears a phone number once in his life, he'll never forget it. Same with anything, license plates, credit card numbers, winning lottery numbers, etc. etc. whatever.
It's sort of impressive, but it's also a horrible condition. I'd rather lack that ability and at least be more able to function normally in the world. He's still a great person but obviously life is much more difficult for him.
That's true. But the USPS is in a defecit each years (the stamps don't completely cover their costs), and Congress allows them to take "loans," which I referred to as federal funding. True, it's not really, but sort of, as most corporations couldn't get away with losing money year, after year, after year (well, some do, somehow, but not most).
I remember reading somewhere that the USPS would have to raise stamp costs to nearly $1 to break even.
Nonetheless, there's nothing at all inherently illegal about this, and I can only hope that the courts don't consider there to be. If they were to rule it illegal for the government to start offering Wi-Fi to its citizens, then they would also have to do the same for the postal service, as well as countless other government organizations, on the federal, state and local levels, that offer services to citizens that could also be done by the private sector.
And that will not happen.
The United States government already manages many public works. The United States Postal Service (although it isn't completely run by the government, it is largely funded by the government and thus, in my opinion, under government control), as well as many public works.
What's different about this public offering? It can be argued that it is a necessary service in our modern age in order to communicate/do business (similar to the USPS). I think the government will probably just mess it up, like it does most things, but maybe give it a shot. Widespread, tax-payer funded Wi-Fi being funded by our tax dollars will hopefully just save it from being squandered elsewhere... but they'll probably just charge us more... sigh!
I really think the video rental market is just going downhill. The NetFlix-type service that Blockbuster recently started (at http://www.blockbuster.com) was a step in the right direction, but can't really save them. I got sick of going to the store, only to find they didn't have the DVD I wanted in stock. I got sick of getting DVDs in the mail, watching half a movie, only to have it stop in the middle because of a scratch. It's so much easier to set my DVR to record the movie when it comes on one of my 20+ movie channels some time within the next week. Sure, a few movies aren't there, but I can live without them.
No late fees? Getting pretty desperate, wouldn't you say? And guess what... I think people realize it, and are starting to look elsewhere.
The false-advertising part probably isn't a good idea, either, but I'm sure the fine-print mentions that you have to bring them back EVENTUALLY. Or, at least, common sense would lead to that assumption...
I used it on my XP Pro. machine after running only ad-aware se personal, and it found nothing. Zero. The Big '0'.
Guess it wasn't worthwhile, especially since my computer was noticeably laggy after it had run, which usually doesn't happen with other virus-scan/adware-scan programs.
This sort of new printer technology always comes up... and fades away again. Remember printers that print "smells" a few years back? What about those 3d-object printers. Sure, they're used in labs somewhere, but when will these things become commercially viable and available?
Can't you just use a free google site search? Is it really worth 5k just to get a more customized search page? Or am I missing something (very likely)?
This story reminds me of Neal Stephenson's work, especially "Diamond Age" (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553380966/qid=1105413152/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-1686417 -4019351), that discusses being able to create physical objects that are engineered on a computer, although this is even more advanced (in a way) than his stuff!
I'd love to see this type of thing in, say, 30 years, when it can help prolong my life, but, since I'd die soon after anyway, I wouldn't have to worry about it causing mass-extinction and killing me young!
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Even though Apple Computer's stock is pretty high in regards to the P/E ratio (ever since the iPod got the investors' interest), I still think it might be a good buy for the future.
They seem to be sort of like Google in that they are constantly experimenting with new ideas, and coming out with new products/services and business models.
Unfortunately, I didn't get in on either stock on the ground floor, and even though they went up pretty high now I think they both might still be great buys for the future. I recommended a relative get out of MSFT buy some Apple, and he took his Microsoft dividends and put it in Apple. It's stayed pretty steady since then but hopefully for the long term it will be going up, so I am vindicated!
Now that's a good idea. Focus resources on developing great stand-alone apps, but allow them to pool resources when more than one is detected to be present on a system.
I use GMail for my email address, and have it set as my primary email service through gmail notifier (although I have the system-tray "notifier" portion turned off-- just use it as a hack to get mailto: links working). When I click on a mailto: link, it opens in a new tab an email window with the respective fields already filled in. Works great.
Now why would I want Thunderbird? For calendar, well I use a paper spiral book, sort of old school but I'm used to it, and it doesn't run out of batteries! All I need is FireFox, so make it great guys! (same with Thunderbird for those that need it, etc.)
Obviously the stand-alone apps like Firefox and Thunderbird are where the future's at. They aren't quite as bloatetd, and allow the user to choose what he wants. It also isn't as difficult for me to tell my friend to download a new browser (firefox) and try it out. Try telling him to download a whole software Suite when he might be using a webmail like outlook, and another calendar program! Never going to happen :)
Thanks. I did mention that I don't have a cd-burning program! (which is why I have a problem), but I'm sure the website will help, or the program the above poster mentioned. I'll try this out later tonight.
Another question for you guys: will this run well, or at least reliably, on a 4-year-old laptop? I have one lying around that is otherwise useless (with winXP). Thanks again.
I'd like to try this out on LiveCD, my question is, since I only have the built-in XP burning capability, what will I have to do to burn this image? Will it work automatically, or is there some other software I should download?
I've tried it once before but didn't really get into it. Would like to give it another shot.
Thanks.
Thanks for the advice guys, I'll get SP2 in the next few days (just want to play all the way through Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault first in case something gets messed up!
I have yet to install SP2 because I heard it hurts performance of some computer games, which is mainly what I use my windows PC for.
I am otherwise up-to-date with windows updates. I have a linksys router for my internet connection, but no software firewall.
Am I vulnerable to this and other issues? Should I update to SP2 already (the first time I tried it crashed while installing, didn't even work, but I could prob. get it to work next time). Or should I stay with SP1 for games?
Thank you.
Not saying they got the idea from me, but about 1-2 months ago I put in a suggestion that they should add this functionality to GMail accounts, as it would almost complete the picture (E-mail, Contacts and then Calendar). I'm really excited!
There is always some fraud in the election, on both sides of the bench, but I do feel the need to point something out.
I know it might sound like B.S., being on the internet and such, and it's not my story so I want to keep the details obscure for now, but during the election, a friend of mine was in Ohio volunteering for the DNC. His job was to follow the votes from the polling place to a non-partisan truck, that would bring them to be counted. The man carrying the votes was hostile to him, and it was late at night (because of all the delays) but he nonetheless went with him, even though he was a bit nervous.
Eventually, the man he was following brought all of the votes to a Bush '04 campaign truck, and put them inside! According to the rules, it was supposed to be a neutral truck (obviously). Well, he got a picture of the situation, and I think it might appear in a publication soon.
I wonder, if they do things so openly, how much the electronic voting machines were messed with? We all know that they are not nearly secure (with updates being sent without being checked, etc.), and we've all heard the stories about people voting all for the Democratic ticket, only to see their receipts showing a vote for Bush.
Anyway, I don't think there was widescale corruption just by the Republicans. I'm sure both sides are equally guilty. And personally, I think Bush is doing much better this term, but still a little scary.
This idea seems like a good one, it will help against Republican and Democratic corruption.
I read Slashdot multiple times each day, but there are certain news stories that really excite me. Firefox updates / information, as well as new Google features / sites.
:)
Of course, various other articles inerest me as well, but those excite me.
Too bad there weren't too many "visible" updates, however security is always a good thing!
Unfortunately, I can't update right now, I guess their servers are temporarily overloaded. I'll try later!
For years, I've noticed that on HP printers, it leaves a great deal of ink in the catridge while saying that it is out of ink. Controversly, I have a slightly older printer of the same that KEEPS PRINTING FAR TOO LONG, and actually prints even when there is hardly any ink left. I guess they realized how much money they can make from these overpriced cartridges?
I have not watched a commercial since I got my Moxi DVR several months ago. I don't own it, Adelphia does, and I was dreading the day when they would come and take it back, saying that DVRs were no longer allowed!
Hopefully this decision slows down the FCC a bit, and lets me keep watching TV commercial free!
The one downside I've noticed, though, is that I miss some interesting commercials. The new T.V. show coming up, The Contender, looks interesting, but I hadn't heard about it because I didn't see more than the flashed title as I was flying through the blitz of commercials! Wonder how much else I'm missing...
Probably not much?
I don't even know what to say. This sort of thing really upsets me. It seems like the defendant should counter-sue and, hopefully, win, although that's doubtful :(
A relative of mine is such a savant. If he ever hears a phone number once in his life, he'll never forget it. Same with anything, license plates, credit card numbers, winning lottery numbers, etc. etc. whatever.
It's sort of impressive, but it's also a horrible condition. I'd rather lack that ability and at least be more able to function normally in the world. He's still a great person but obviously life is much more difficult for him.
That's true. But the USPS is in a defecit each years (the stamps don't completely cover their costs), and Congress allows them to take "loans," which I referred to as federal funding. True, it's not really, but sort of, as most corporations couldn't get away with losing money year, after year, after year (well, some do, somehow, but not most).
I remember reading somewhere that the USPS would have to raise stamp costs to nearly $1 to break even.
Nonetheless, there's nothing at all inherently illegal about this, and I can only hope that the courts don't consider there to be. If they were to rule it illegal for the government to start offering Wi-Fi to its citizens, then they would also have to do the same for the postal service, as well as countless other government organizations, on the federal, state and local levels, that offer services to citizens that could also be done by the private sector.
And that will not happen.
The United States government already manages many public works. The United States Postal Service (although it isn't completely run by the government, it is largely funded by the government and thus, in my opinion, under government control), as well as many public works. What's different about this public offering? It can be argued that it is a necessary service in our modern age in order to communicate/do business (similar to the USPS). I think the government will probably just mess it up, like it does most things, but maybe give it a shot. Widespread, tax-payer funded Wi-Fi being funded by our tax dollars will hopefully just save it from being squandered elsewhere... but they'll probably just charge us more... sigh!
I really think the video rental market is just going downhill. The NetFlix-type service that Blockbuster recently started (at http://www.blockbuster.com) was a step in the right direction, but can't really save them. I got sick of going to the store, only to find they didn't have the DVD I wanted in stock. I got sick of getting DVDs in the mail, watching half a movie, only to have it stop in the middle because of a scratch. It's so much easier to set my DVR to record the movie when it comes on one of my 20+ movie channels some time within the next week. Sure, a few movies aren't there, but I can live without them. No late fees? Getting pretty desperate, wouldn't you say? And guess what... I think people realize it, and are starting to look elsewhere. The false-advertising part probably isn't a good idea, either, but I'm sure the fine-print mentions that you have to bring them back EVENTUALLY. Or, at least, common sense would lead to that assumption...
I used it on my XP Pro. machine after running only ad-aware se personal, and it found nothing. Zero. The Big '0'. Guess it wasn't worthwhile, especially since my computer was noticeably laggy after it had run, which usually doesn't happen with other virus-scan/adware-scan programs.
This sort of new printer technology always comes up... and fades away again. Remember printers that print "smells" a few years back? What about those 3d-object printers. Sure, they're used in labs somewhere, but when will these things become commercially viable and available?
They say that it will help the Europeans once the dollar recovers... what if it doesn't?
It is based on a true story isn't it? Isn't it!
I already got 6 of these in my gmail account, from people I don't know. Thankfully, they all ended up in the spam folder. Nice!
Can't you just use a free google site search? Is it really worth 5k just to get a more customized search page? Or am I missing something (very likely)?
This story reminds me of Neal Stephenson's work, especially "Diamond Age" (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553380966 /qid=1105413152/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-1686417 -4019351), that discusses being able to create physical objects that are engineered on a computer, although this is even more advanced (in a way) than his stuff!
I'd love to see this type of thing in, say, 30 years, when it can help prolong my life, but, since I'd die soon after anyway, I wouldn't have to worry about it causing mass-extinction and killing me young!