When you pirate a movie, you don't have to contend with ads, previews or screens you can't force your way past. When you legitimately buy a movie, you are forced to watch previews, get stuck waiting for the FBI warning and often times contend with other annoyances.
Perhaps shafting your legitimate clients isn't the best way to do business?
We all know that Verizon likes to touch itself while poking fun at AT&T... Now they'll have even more enjoyment when the iPhone becomes available on the VZW network. "See, our network can handle pussy DDoD attempts, while AT&T's can't!"
Can't get the install to complete in Parallels Desktop. Have had issues with installing in Virtual Box. Went back to using 9.04 until this gets resolved.
Negativity towards Microsoft on Slashdot?! You've got to be kidding!
Anyway...
A few business principles are in order:
Business exists to satisfy a need in the market Businesses exist to make money for its stakeholders People work for businesses to make money
Microsoft, as a company, is expected to make more money year after year. Balmer, is tasked by the board to make sure this happens. It his responsibility to fight for Microsoft to make sure the percentage of growth exceeds inflation. If not, Balmer has not fulfilled his responsibility to the stakeholder.
So, why is it so surprising that Microsoft would "threaten" to move jobs outside of the US? Now, a few liberal government principles are in order:
Government exists to make money. It is incapable of producing for itself, therefore it must tax to satisfy this need. Government is providing entitlement programs, including health, social security, disability, etc. New entitlements require funding, thus more taxes. Anti-corporate sentiment from Democrats, leads them to believe that taxing the "rich" is appropriate. Microsoft and many other large businesses gross billions per year. The US Government believes its entitled to larger tax receipts from these businesses.
Microsoft can only pass the buck so far to the consumer, before they get pissed and switch to the competition. A stakeholder is leaving Microsoft (if this is the case) and Balmer must retain the consumer base.
True, taxes are part of life. But, I'm not happy about any additional taxes, especially when I already feel like I'm over-taxed.
The federal government takes a considerable share of my money when I'm paid. In addition, when I'm given a bonus, or when my risk pays off in the stock market. There are plenty more taxes to mention, but my point is this: it's never enough for the state or federal government!
Loved the movie, went and saw it last night. Abrams has a whole new timeline to follow and it's bittersweet. On one hand, you're giving up the familiar, but on the other, you're getting some new adventure. I sure hope this same crew does another movie!
As for Rick Berman, the guy needs to be banned from ever writing another Trek movie. He has the capability of taking a good thing and fucking it up for everyone...
If your Dad and his friend have line of sight and if your Dad is willing to spend a little money, I recommend Trango radio's. I worked for a company in town that did rural broadband with Trango radios and they are stable.
I would recommend getting in touch with Trango and talk about the hardware needed to pull off this job. I'm pretty sure, with the distance, you would need the Atlas FOX model radios.
New radios can be pricey, so be sure to hit up EBAY.
Interesting, MADD wants Take-Two to stop selling GTA, "out of respect for the millions of victims/survivors of drunk driving."
Hmm. I can't say that I've been a victim of drunk driving, but I would say that I would be insulted by this statement if I was. This statement is, by far, the most narcissistic, media whoring, attention grabber MADD could use. Yes, let's equate the thousands upon thousands of people's anguish as victims of drunk driving WITH A FAKE VIDEO GAME! There's nothing that says we care, by attacking a VIDEO GAME than going after the real problem; lobbying local and state governments to be harsher on actual drunk drivers.
This kind of shit is becoming a trend and it's getting annoying.
So, the idea is to use tax dollars for an infrastructure upgrade, which in the end will give me more bandwidth? Aren't we leaving out that I'll have to pay a company for service over those new lines?
Seems like I would be getting screwed twice in this deal.
If you're stupid enough to buy a device without researching it, it's your own damn fault if it sucks. I'm tired of people thinking they need protection outside of their own common sense.
Have these scientists forgot that Mars has almost no magnetic field and atmosphere?
The magnetic field of a planet protects the atmosphere and surface from radiation sent off by the sun. Without this, tremendous amounts of radiation reach the planet's atmosphere and surface. If we were to rebuild the atmosphere, we would find that we just wasted our time, because there is no magnetic field to deflect any incoming radiation. The effects of the sun would essentially knock the new atmosphere off the planet and into space.
I'm pretty ready to see the justice system get an upgrade to 21 century standards.
Lawsuits cost money and they seem to be a loss a majority of the time. It's costly to tax payers and to companies alike. I think it's about time for suits such as this to be paid in full by the losing side.
Doing so would deter frivolous lawsuits such as this one and force companies to strongly consider the losing consequences of going after the big money, such as Apple.
In addition to the legal system needing reformation, so does the patent system. I have no issue with inventions being safeguarded, but what the hell? Tabs?!
Generalizations such as universal tabs are ridiculous and should be thrown out of the patent office.
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Matt has every right to bang his tiny little fists on the table about license violations and as a user, I can say fuck you and switch.
Don't be a dick Matt. You've earned cred by creating a great blogging platform. Let the themes and plugins be covered under the LGPL!
+ fucking 1 my friend.
I'm going to make a killing running SSH proxy's!
When you pirate a movie, you don't have to contend with ads, previews or screens you can't force your way past. When you legitimately buy a movie, you are forced to watch previews, get stuck waiting for the FBI warning and often times contend with other annoyances.
Perhaps shafting your legitimate clients isn't the best way to do business?
We all know that Verizon likes to touch itself while poking fun at AT&T... Now they'll have even more enjoyment when the iPhone becomes available on the VZW network. "See, our network can handle pussy DDoD attempts, while AT&T's can't!"
How did they quantify the $1 million dollar amount? It seems to me that this number was pulled out of the district's ass.
Didn't know people like Pelosi were "holier-than-thou"...
Yep. Same exact problem. I'll give that a try!
Can't get the install to complete in Parallels Desktop. Have had issues with installing in Virtual Box. Went back to using 9.04 until this gets resolved.
I was able to snag one of the download mirrors URL before the site went down.
http://files.solidfiles.net/8fC8/asciiportal-1.0-win32.zip
If RSS Feeds are like coke, then I've gone through an 8-ball already.
Here's a tag for this story:
"One of many ways to waste $423,500"
Negativity towards Microsoft on Slashdot?! You've got to be kidding!
Anyway...
A few business principles are in order:
Business exists to satisfy a need in the market
Businesses exist to make money for its stakeholders
People work for businesses to make money
Microsoft, as a company, is expected to make more money year after year. Balmer, is tasked by the board to make sure this happens. It his responsibility to fight for Microsoft to make sure the percentage of growth exceeds inflation. If not, Balmer has not fulfilled his responsibility to the stakeholder.
So, why is it so surprising that Microsoft would "threaten" to move jobs outside of the US? Now, a few liberal government principles are in order:
Government exists to make money. It is incapable of producing for itself, therefore it must tax to satisfy this need.
Government is providing entitlement programs, including health, social security, disability, etc. New entitlements require funding, thus more taxes.
Anti-corporate sentiment from Democrats, leads them to believe that taxing the "rich" is appropriate. Microsoft and many other large businesses gross billions per year. The US Government believes its entitled to larger tax receipts from these businesses.
Microsoft can only pass the buck so far to the consumer, before they get pissed and switch to the competition. A stakeholder is leaving Microsoft (if this is the case) and Balmer must retain the consumer base.
Balmer is making the right call.
True, taxes are part of life. But, I'm not happy about any additional taxes, especially when I already feel like I'm over-taxed.
The federal government takes a considerable share of my money when I'm paid. In addition, when I'm given a bonus, or when my risk pays off in the stock market. There are plenty more taxes to mention, but my point is this: it's never enough for the state or federal government!
Loved the movie, went and saw it last night. Abrams has a whole new timeline to follow and it's bittersweet. On one hand, you're giving up the familiar, but on the other, you're getting some new adventure. I sure hope this same crew does another movie!
As for Rick Berman, the guy needs to be banned from ever writing another Trek movie. He has the capability of taking a good thing and fucking it up for everyone...
http://livelabs.com/web-sandbox/
If your Dad and his friend have line of sight and if your Dad is willing to spend a little money, I recommend Trango radio's. I worked for a company in town that did rural broadband with Trango radios and they are stable.
http://www.trangobroadband.com/
I would recommend getting in touch with Trango and talk about the hardware needed to pull off this job. I'm pretty sure, with the distance, you would need the Atlas FOX model radios.
New radios can be pricey, so be sure to hit up EBAY.
Good luck!
I'm sure Verizon wouldn't let this happen without a huge fight.
Interesting, MADD wants Take-Two to stop selling GTA, "out of respect for the millions of victims/survivors of drunk driving."
Hmm. I can't say that I've been a victim of drunk driving, but I would say that I would be insulted by this statement if I was. This statement is, by far, the most narcissistic, media whoring, attention grabber MADD could use. Yes, let's equate the thousands upon thousands of people's anguish as victims of drunk driving WITH A FAKE VIDEO GAME! There's nothing that says we care, by attacking a VIDEO GAME than going after the real problem; lobbying local and state governments to be harsher on actual drunk drivers.
This kind of shit is becoming a trend and it's getting annoying.
So, the idea is to use tax dollars for an infrastructure upgrade, which in the end will give me more bandwidth? Aren't we leaving out that I'll have to pay a company for service over those new lines?
Seems like I would be getting screwed twice in this deal.
Truly a breath of fresh air!
If you're stupid enough to buy a device without researching it, it's your own damn fault if it sucks. I'm tired of people thinking they need protection outside of their own common sense.
Have these scientists forgot that Mars has almost no magnetic field and atmosphere?
The magnetic field of a planet protects the atmosphere and surface from radiation sent off by the sun. Without this, tremendous amounts of radiation reach the planet's atmosphere and surface. If we were to rebuild the atmosphere, we would find that we just wasted our time, because there is no magnetic field to deflect any incoming radiation. The effects of the sun would essentially knock the new atmosphere off the planet and into space.
I'm pretty ready to see the justice system get an upgrade to 21 century standards.
Lawsuits cost money and they seem to be a loss a majority of the time. It's costly to tax payers and to companies alike. I think it's about time for suits such as this to be paid in full by the losing side.
Doing so would deter frivolous lawsuits such as this one and force companies to strongly consider the losing consequences of going after the big money, such as Apple.
In addition to the legal system needing reformation, so does the patent system. I have no issue with inventions being safeguarded, but what the hell? Tabs?!
Generalizations such as universal tabs are ridiculous and should be thrown out of the patent office.
I'm ready for patent reform!
Seriously...