Netbook is just too generic and descriptive to even be given a trademark.
No, it wasn't generic until people started using it generically. At the time of the trademark application, nobody used the term.
Doesn't sound too smart...
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Lego MMO Delayed
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If the game is/will be ready, and they are delaying it for basically artificial reason, that doesn't sound like a wise strategy. They'll lose the marketing momentum of people anticipating the game, and it might mean that the game is somewhat obsolete by the time it is released. Also opens the door for competitors, which is a bad thing in a MMO environment that relies on subscribers or active players. Most people won't actively play more than a couple of MMO games, and subscribers lost to a competing MMO might be lost forever.
Of course, this could just be a smokescreen for the game not being ready, or needing more work. But MMOs tend to be works-in-progress anyway.
Personally, I subscribed to Lego Universe, and the lack of any actual activity regarding the game has made me rather disinterested. I'm not interested by "download some new concept art wallpapers," I want the game.
Every generation uses new technology, while the old generation wrings its hands and whines about the good old days. If you don't want to embrace the future, then don't. It's up to you. But don't fool yourself that it's anything other than fear of things you haven't grown up with.
But not every new technology is better than the old. For many people, it's not fear of change or nostalgia - they have the good sense to realize that the new technology doesn't cut it, or offer anything to make it worthwhile.
There are a few IP3000s left that were never sold in sealed retail boxes.
They were never sold in retail boxes? That seems a bit weird, as I've seen plenty of IP3000s in sealed retail boxes.
How often do you see computer peripherals go up in price years after they are manufactured to the point where they are far more expensive than comparable new ones?
Not a single Republican in the House voted for this. Only the 3 RINOs in the Senate voted for this.
How convenient. Three Republicans in the Senate voted for it, but because they voted for it, they aren't actually Republicans, but "RINOs" - even though they are, you know, registered members of the Republican Party.
If you don't have a transponder, it takes a photo of your license plate and sends a monthly bill to your house. As a result, the company that runs E-470 plans to close all human-staffed toll booths by mid-summer.
In other breaking news, technology allows tasks that were previously performed by manual labor to be automated. Seriously, how is this news? Do you like the delays and inconvenience of manual toll booths or something?
Except for the fact that this doesn't appear to have anything to do with stupid, incompetent bureaucrats - unless you only go by the misleading summary.
Emma Alvarado charged Microsoft with multiple violations of Washington state's unfair business practices?
If Microsoft is guilty of violating "unfair business practices", then doesn't that mean that Microsoft is guilty of using fair business practices that conflict with Washington state's policy of unfair business practices?
Why the hell is the government begging permission to post on YouTube? They should be asking "Why is official government business on YouTube, instead of being hosted on an official.gov website?"
Macs are like Harley Davidson, only a fool buys them new.
That's such an odd statement, as both Harleys and Macs are expensive to buy used. They have a premium over other used goods. You're not going to get a cheap used Mac unless you're willing to get something a couple of generations old. A used Honda? Sure, it starts losing value immediately. A used generic PC? Those are practically being given away.
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More likely to be a professor of physics, with breadcrumbs and tuna stuck in his beard.
meh, everyone and the dog use the term netbook referring to small laptops.
The upside, if Psion wins the case, is that maybe they will stop.
How about we go with a classic backronym?
NINAN Is Not A Netbook
Netbook is just too generic and descriptive to even be given a trademark.
No, it wasn't generic until people started using it generically. At the time of the trademark application, nobody used the term.
If the game is/will be ready, and they are delaying it for basically artificial reason, that doesn't sound like a wise strategy. They'll lose the marketing momentum of people anticipating the game, and it might mean that the game is somewhat obsolete by the time it is released. Also opens the door for competitors, which is a bad thing in a MMO environment that relies on subscribers or active players. Most people won't actively play more than a couple of MMO games, and subscribers lost to a competing MMO might be lost forever.
Of course, this could just be a smokescreen for the game not being ready, or needing more work. But MMOs tend to be works-in-progress anyway.
Personally, I subscribed to Lego Universe, and the lack of any actual activity regarding the game has made me rather disinterested. I'm not interested by "download some new concept art wallpapers," I want the game.
9/11 changed everything.
0.818181818?
Every generation uses new technology, while the old generation wrings its hands and whines about the good old days. If you don't want to embrace the future, then don't. It's up to you. But don't fool yourself that it's anything other than fear of things you haven't grown up with.
But not every new technology is better than the old. For many people, it's not fear of change or nostalgia - they have the good sense to realize that the new technology doesn't cut it, or offer anything to make it worthwhile.
I would so much rather a ultra-capacitor
Unfortunately, those are only compatible with DeLoreans.
No, I think it still remains mysterious and unfathomable.
There are a few IP3000s left that were never sold in sealed retail boxes.
They were never sold in retail boxes? That seems a bit weird, as I've seen plenty of IP3000s in sealed retail boxes.
How often do you see computer peripherals go up in price years after they are manufactured to the point where they are far more expensive than comparable new ones?
Frequently.
Not Lenny!
Not a single Republican in the House voted for this. Only the 3 RINOs in the Senate voted for this.
How convenient. Three Republicans in the Senate voted for it, but because they voted for it, they aren't actually Republicans, but "RINOs" - even though they are, you know, registered members of the Republican Party.
Lincoln was so badass that he makes Chuck Norris look like a schoolgirl and Bruce Schneier look like a remedial math student.
If you don't have a transponder, it takes a photo of your license plate and sends a monthly bill to your house. As a result, the company that runs E-470 plans to close all human-staffed toll booths by mid-summer.
In other breaking news, technology allows tasks that were previously performed by manual labor to be automated. Seriously, how is this news? Do you like the delays and inconvenience of manual toll booths or something?
I usually just choke HOAs and leave them in the gutter when I'm done with them. I'm Wayne Brady, bitch!
Rabbit ears are back baby..
I think you may be confused with "The Rabbit" brand of vibrator.
Except for the fact that this doesn't appear to have anything to do with stupid, incompetent bureaucrats - unless you only go by the misleading summary.
Perhaps even the whole douche.
million on a golden water fountain in an obscure park, at least the people could use it.
For golden showers?
Emma Alvarado charged Microsoft with multiple violations of Washington state's unfair business practices?
If Microsoft is guilty of violating "unfair business practices", then doesn't that mean that Microsoft is guilty of using fair business practices that conflict with Washington state's policy of unfair business practices?
Why the hell is the government begging permission to post on YouTube? They should be asking "Why is official government business on YouTube, instead of being hosted on an official .gov website?"
Hmmm. But now the toddler gangsters are going to be pissed off that someone else took their URL.
talkingtotheists.blogspot.com/
Talking Tot Heists? That sounds bad.
The Doctor replies: The cartoon (the original is now locked behind a paid subscription to Doonesbury)
Hilarious punchline!
Macs are like Harley Davidson, only a fool buys them new.
That's such an odd statement, as both Harleys and Macs are expensive to buy used. They have a premium over other used goods. You're not going to get a cheap used Mac unless you're willing to get something a couple of generations old. A used Honda? Sure, it starts losing value immediately. A used generic PC? Those are practically being given away.