And, strangely enough, their hardware quality isn't bad. In fact, I'd say it's much better than their software! Microsoft makes excellent keyboards and mice (although their business strategy amounts to juts copying whatever Logitech does). Don't have any experience with the Zune, but from what I've heard it's the software people complain about, not the hardware. XBox, after a shaky start, also seems to become decent hardware. And I'm sure Microsoft at least pretends to use ecologically sound manufacturing, so they do get points for their hardware.
Illegal and unethical are too different things. I believe Microsoft paying people to use their search engine was unethical competition, but then I think the rewards miles given out by airlines are unethical kickbacks as well (they know full well the majority of miles flown are paid for by companies for their employees, so the company pays for the miles but the employee benefits from them. Effectively they are bribing employees to not choose the cheapest carrier.)
Do you have any irrefutable proof of unethical behavior by Microsoft? No, because they are smart enough to not be blatant about it; there is always some room for doubt.
No, what we need to do is give out a awards for development of a method that allows math nerds to get laid... now THAT would be worth some serious $$$!
Yeah, and that deficit has nothing to do with the Bush tax cuts, or the two wars Bush got us into, does it?
Yes, Obama has been a disappointment... but mostly because he hasn't undone all of the clusterfuck created by his predecessor. I have some respect for the deficit hawks that admit that our current situation started under G.W. But those that try to blame it all on Obama are just partisan whores.
Water sellers don't create water. The water seller only has the right to expect the government to issue laws protecting the other people from selling the water seller's piss without his permission.
What Zuckerberg gets is that LACK of anonymity is an essential part of his business model, so whether or not it is good "for the internet" is irrelevant.
California: home to more extremists on both the right and the left, and very few moderates. I guess that's balance, of a sort. But the old adage comparing California to granola still remains true: take away the fruits and the nuts, and all that's left is the flakes!
I'm thinking weatherproof housings with windshield wipers over the window, but that's just me. Yes, somebody is going to have to visit these on a regular basis for cleaning and maintenance.
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And, strangely enough, their hardware quality isn't bad. In fact, I'd say it's much better than their software! Microsoft makes excellent keyboards and mice (although their business strategy amounts to juts copying whatever Logitech does). Don't have any experience with the Zune, but from what I've heard it's the software people complain about, not the hardware. XBox, after a shaky start, also seems to become decent hardware. And I'm sure Microsoft at least pretends to use ecologically sound manufacturing, so they do get points for their hardware.
Illegal and unethical are too different things. I believe Microsoft paying people to use their search engine was unethical competition, but then I think the rewards miles given out by airlines are unethical kickbacks as well (they know full well the majority of miles flown are paid for by companies for their employees, so the company pays for the miles but the employee benefits from them. Effectively they are bribing employees to not choose the cheapest carrier.)
So what is the criteria for being 'ethical'?
Not getting caught.
Do you have any irrefutable proof of unethical behavior by Microsoft? No, because they are smart enough to not be blatant about it; there is always some room for doubt.
No, what we need to do is give out a awards for development of a method that allows math nerds to get laid... now THAT would be worth some serious $$$!
Apparently the Adams County Free Press doesn't have a policy that forbids employees from coming into work intoxicated...
Yeah, and that deficit has nothing to do with the Bush tax cuts, or the two wars Bush got us into, does it?
Yes, Obama has been a disappointment... but mostly because he hasn't undone all of the clusterfuck created by his predecessor. I have some respect for the deficit hawks that admit that our current situation started under G.W. But those that try to blame it all on Obama are just partisan whores.
Water sellers don't create water. The water seller only has the right to expect the government to issue laws protecting the other people from selling the water seller's piss without his permission.
Hello! The 80's called... they want their meme back!
I'm just jealous because he posted that comment before I could! Sigh...
Now I need to recalibrate my clocks!
Would that be a life-size Jobs doll with anatomically correct orifices?
You've already got one sitting on your desk... it's invisible.
It's not RMS, it's "GNU/RMS", thank you very much!
Fortunately Massengill and Summer's Eve still make fairly accurate simulacra of Zuckerberg.
You own me a new irony meter -- you just broke mine!
What Zuckerberg gets is that LACK of anonymity is an essential part of his business model, so whether or not it is good "for the internet" is irrelevant.
"goatse", "black hole"... what's the difference?
"When you stare into the abyss the abyss stares back into you." -- Friedrich Nietzsche
"He's harmless! Back in the sixties he was part of the Free Speech movement at Berkeley. I think he did a little too much LDS."
You need to remind people by using her full name: Chistine "I'm not a witch!" O'Donnell. ("And I'll put a curse on anyone who says I am!")
California: home to more extremists on both the right and the left, and very few moderates. I guess that's balance, of a sort. But the old adage comparing California to granola still remains true: take away the fruits and the nuts, and all that's left is the flakes!
Since you are a resident, I can't help but blame you for helping to elect these Neanderthals into office...
I'm thinking weatherproof housings with windshield wipers over the window, but that's just me. Yes, somebody is going to have to visit these on a regular basis for cleaning and maintenance.
A buck spent on this CAN go to a crook, provided the crook is good at stealing cameras!
Mile high club inductees, obviously!