It's not about being mad. Mozilla created a culture around their browser and how it worked, how it was updated, how add-ons worked and were programmed. The problem is that they created a culture, and now are going against everything they created, because they've lost sight of where they started and why.
I started using Firefox (for the second time) when it was Netscape 4.0. Remember a time when Mozilla didn't give users the impression that it was just trying to copy Google in every possible way? Good times...
The only thing keeping me with Firefox is HTTPS Everywhere (https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere), and being able to clear the cookies/cache on exit. Give me another cross-platform browser with those features, and Mozilla is going to have a hard time convincing me to stay.
You're not the only person who thinks that way. I made the mistake of creating a YouTube account for someone (else) while I was logged into my Gmail, and it automatically (without prompting or warning) linked the two accounts (do a search for "unlink google and youtube accounts" for horror stories). If you do that nowadays, you can't "unlink" the accounts in any way. All you can do is delete an account and recreate it. Of course, once a Google username is taken, it can NEVER be used again, because you don't "delete" accounts with Google, you just "inactivate" them, which makes them permanently unusable. My only complaint is that we're not given the choice when we create new accounts. If we had that, it wouldn't be a big deal, but this is like the Buzz fiasco. Hopefully Google learn quickly this time, too.
Doesn't matter if there's an update _after_ your system has been compromised. If updates were the answer to the botnet problem (instead of putting a band-aid on a bullet wound), then MS would actually have something to brag about...
...now if you'll excuse me, I have to go delete the spam that was sent from a botnet of computers that are running a series of a particular OS that shall remain nameless...
It's not about whether or not it's there, it's about where the focus of the developers is. For example, anyone who's played EA sports games knows about the poor quality of AI. Sports games are a little easier for users to justify, because exceptional things happen, but when the computer is cheating, it's cheating (careful use of save states can prove it). The problem is that the shiny graphics generate hype, which makes publishers want to sell games (like Doom 3, which had great graphics, and crappy gameplay). And since the mindless masses LOVE shiny, there's your forumla. How come I still have fun playing the old arcade games from the 80's and 90's? Because they're actually fun, and since we didn't have graphical power back then (or even colors), developers could focus on gameplay, which includes AI. Sure, the computers may not have adjusted to your every move back then, but at least they weren't as mindless as the people who think that good graphics == good games and bad graphics == bad games.
Apparently, whether or not it's legal depends on which side of the law you're on. According to "P2P pinball lawyers say ignorance is no defence" http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/04/17/davenport_ evidence/, if my wireless access point is open, I'm the one responsible, NOT the person who's using my network. Of course, if I just happen to be the easier target to catch if I'm the one USING the network, as opposed to hosting it, then who knows!
Remember when Mandrake 9 had bragging rights for its multimedia support? You could actually do music editing - audio and even midi - and Mandrake was your distro. Then remember when it merged with Connectiva, and we lost multimedia, and even 3D? Then remember what happened after that? I don't, 'cause I switched. I really loved Mandrake 9.x, and when they get back to their strengths I might even switch back, but until then, it's pretty much like the "player roster" comment above... all fluff, no stuff. Can anyone tell me what Mandrake specializes in now? What's their strength? Slackware is for hardcore folks, Suse is for business, Red Hat is for... uhh... Well, K/Ubuntu is the supposed to be the new user-friendly, so what's Mandriva's niche?
It'll happen when the media starts focusing the mindless masses towards gameplay, not the latest and greatest graphics. Then developers could focus on making compelling games, instead of just trying to dazzle with the eye candy. Ever wonder why Tetris is still fun to play, while your copies of Doom3 are sitting on the shelf? That's why.
Trust me, the LAST thing you want to do is piss off a bunch of Americans. (Remember, the US used to be friends with Iraq and Afghanistan. And Cuba? Well, they just didn't want to play nice.)
P2P is a great way to listen to music that wouldn't otherwise be available. I've been able to track down songs from every corner of the planet, as well as tracking down those hard-to-find classics. Say what you want about the legality, but how am I supposed to buy an album if I don't know the name of an artist/song/album?
Walking to work also helps clear your head first thing in the morning (you'd be surprised how much it helps...). And if you're just outside walking distance, it'd still save you money in the long run to spend $500 on a bike and ride to work.
Back in the early days of Knighthood, a would-be knight had to prove his strength, valour, chivalry, courage, and other things that proved his worth to the realm. Nowadays, you can be Elton John or Mick Jagger (or good ol' Billy Gates), and you're set. Am I the only one who thinks something's gone horribly wrong here? The Queen must be sick to her stomach having to knight all these guys...
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It's not about being mad. Mozilla created a culture around their browser and how it worked, how it was updated, how add-ons worked and were programmed. The problem is that they created a culture, and now are going against everything they created, because they've lost sight of where they started and why.
I started using Firefox (for the second time) when it was Netscape 4.0. Remember a time when Mozilla didn't give users the impression that it was just trying to copy Google in every possible way? Good times...
The only thing keeping me with Firefox is HTTPS Everywhere (https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere), and being able to clear the cookies/cache on exit. Give me another cross-platform browser with those features, and Mozilla is going to have a hard time convincing me to stay.
You're not the only person who thinks that way. I made the mistake of creating a YouTube account for someone (else) while I was logged into my Gmail, and it automatically (without prompting or warning) linked the two accounts (do a search for "unlink google and youtube accounts" for horror stories). If you do that nowadays, you can't "unlink" the accounts in any way. All you can do is delete an account and recreate it. Of course, once a Google username is taken, it can NEVER be used again, because you don't "delete" accounts with Google, you just "inactivate" them, which makes them permanently unusable. My only complaint is that we're not given the choice when we create new accounts. If we had that, it wouldn't be a big deal, but this is like the Buzz fiasco. Hopefully Google learn quickly this time, too.
Doesn't matter if there's an update _after_ your system has been compromised. If updates were the answer to the botnet problem (instead of putting a band-aid on a bullet wound), then MS would actually have something to brag about...
...now if you'll excuse me, I have to go delete the spam that was sent from a botnet of computers that are running a series of a particular OS that shall remain nameless...
It's not about whether or not it's there, it's about where the focus of the developers is. For example, anyone who's played EA sports games knows about the poor quality of AI. Sports games are a little easier for users to justify, because exceptional things happen, but when the computer is cheating, it's cheating (careful use of save states can prove it). The problem is that the shiny graphics generate hype, which makes publishers want to sell games (like Doom 3, which had great graphics, and crappy gameplay). And since the mindless masses LOVE shiny, there's your forumla. How come I still have fun playing the old arcade games from the 80's and 90's? Because they're actually fun, and since we didn't have graphical power back then (or even colors), developers could focus on gameplay, which includes AI. Sure, the computers may not have adjusted to your every move back then, but at least they weren't as mindless as the people who think that good graphics == good games and bad graphics == bad games.
Let's hope Microsoft does the same thing next year when people are still clamoring for XP...
Apparently, whether or not it's legal depends on which side of the law you're on. According to "P2P pinball lawyers say ignorance is no defence" http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/04/17/davenport_ evidence/, if my wireless access point is open, I'm the one responsible, NOT the person who's using my network. Of course, if I just happen to be the easier target to catch if I'm the one USING the network, as opposed to hosting it, then who knows!
Remember when Mandrake 9 had bragging rights for its multimedia support? You could actually do music editing - audio and even midi - and Mandrake was your distro. Then remember when it merged with Connectiva, and we lost multimedia, and even 3D? Then remember what happened after that? I don't, 'cause I switched. I really loved Mandrake 9.x, and when they get back to their strengths I might even switch back, but until then, it's pretty much like the "player roster" comment above... all fluff, no stuff. Can anyone tell me what Mandrake specializes in now? What's their strength? Slackware is for hardcore folks, Suse is for business, Red Hat is for... uhh... Well, K/Ubuntu is the supposed to be the new user-friendly, so what's Mandriva's niche?
It'll happen when the media starts focusing the mindless masses towards gameplay, not the latest and greatest graphics. Then developers could focus on making compelling games, instead of just trying to dazzle with the eye candy. Ever wonder why Tetris is still fun to play, while your copies of Doom3 are sitting on the shelf? That's why.
Of COURSE papers at the border is ridiculous! They's just use National ID cards with RFID chips in 'em!
Trust me, the LAST thing you want to do is piss off a bunch of Americans. (Remember, the US used to be friends with Iraq and Afghanistan. And Cuba? Well, they just didn't want to play nice.)
P2P is a great way to listen to music that wouldn't otherwise be available. I've been able to track down songs from every corner of the planet, as well as tracking down those hard-to-find classics. Say what you want about the legality, but how am I supposed to buy an album if I don't know the name of an artist/song/album?
In other news, there has been a report of a "computer virus" attacking various Windows operating systems. Details at 11.
Walking to work also helps clear your head first thing in the morning (you'd be surprised how much it helps...). And if you're just outside walking distance, it'd still save you money in the long run to spend $500 on a bike and ride to work.
Back in the early days of Knighthood, a would-be knight had to prove his strength, valour, chivalry, courage, and other things that proved his worth to the realm. Nowadays, you can be Elton John or Mick Jagger (or good ol' Billy Gates), and you're set. Am I the only one who thinks something's gone horribly wrong here? The Queen must be sick to her stomach having to knight all these guys...