So, what the hell is that $7 billion being spent on? Hookers? You'd think they might have some actual results if it were really spent on research. Some, you know, innovative products to show for it. Instead, they still keep doing the same old crap.
Evidence? If Gates is so against them, then why doesn't he speak out against them vocally? Why doesn't he use his massive political lobbying power? Why doesn't he prevent Microsoft from using them?
This is either a myth, or you've been tricked by Billy's PR-talk.
Sure, but that can be sold, or even better, used as a second monitor. I'm just saying to keep an open mind. Many people get into a fixed mindset about their configuration, just because they are used to something. I never thought I'd buy an all-in-one machine after years of Powermac use. But after trying the iMacs, I was impressed. I never realized how important footprint is to me. I also realized that the latest iMacs are really quite powerful, not the second-class citizen the iMac used to be in a Powermac world.
"A penetration tester tells how he broke into a bank's network dressed as a copier repairman.
Why did they dress their network as a copier repairman? I think the lesson to be learned is that putting clothes on your network does not make it more secure.
Why the need for a headless machine? The LCDs in the iMacs are very high quality, and you can even get them in 24" now. The space-saving on the desk is pretty impressive, too. When the keyboard is tucked under the iMac, it takes up an amazingly small footprint for a powerful machine. I used to use Powermac towers, but these days the performance of the iMacs are more than enough, so I don't need the whopping tower. Well, I do, but as a server full of RAID disks, not as a workstation.
At first we thought that our age group & younger just doesn't get together in person, that perhaps it's all virtual these days.
Bingo. it's the same with most "clubs" these days (except for sports clubs). They are a thing of the past. Everybody has their club meeting on Myspace or Slashdot instead. Also, many younger people want information from their "clubs" - and online gives the greatest diversity of experience. Many older people go to clubs because they are lonely and use it as a social outlet - not necessarily to get information or help.
God, I hate these stupid buzzwords. Also, the assumption that everybody young is technically literate has no basis in reality. Some of the most technically proficient (even brilliant) people I know are in their 50s or 60s. Meanwhile, I work in a University, and it is just staggering how many youth are technically illiterate. They grew up never having to know how to program anything, not needing to know how stuff works. They come from a generation of consumers - where you press the "magic button" and things happen. Where technology is a product you buy, not something you get involved in the creation of.
Of course, there are a few exceptions to this generalization. But on the whole, their solution to technical problems is "buy a new one." I wonder how long some of these people would survive without their magic tools. If there was an apocalype that wiped out civilization, how many would be able to think of solutions and rebuild?
One thing's for sure - technophiles don't buy Gateway computers!
it was merely a reference to the color of the zune. Everything that Midas touched turned into gold. Everything that Bill touches turns into an awful shade of brown.
Adams actually meant to write:
saying there isn't anything wrong with this country that President Bill Gates couldn't screw up in less time than it takes to get a new operating system out the door.
If everybody else on the road is driving 10 mph over the posted limit, and you are driving right at the limit, then you are the one making the roads less safe.
Who gets to decide that, though? it's illegal. The speed signs are there to say what the speed should be. Those who are breaking that law are creating the danger.
Every driver should make it their primary goal to never force any other car to change speeds to accommodate them.
Right, so they should never go over the speed limit.
Also, I wouldn't have to keep disengaging my cruise control because a handful of dipshits on the highway don't know how to play well with others.
If your cruise is set above the speed limit, then you are the dipshit refusing to play well with others.
It's assholes like you that sit in the fast lane going at the speed limit,
No, I don't do that. You haven't seen me drive, so why would you assume this? You seem to be using me as a proxy outlet for your anger management issues.
These friends aren't even real believe it or not. You can apparently choose from a selection of 'models' to leave you customized comments to look like you have friends and are popular online. This is unbelievable!"
Oh my god, that can't possibly be true! People who pretend to be friends? That's unbelievable! In the real world, nobody would ever pretend to be friends with someone, unless they were real true friends for life, who were willing to die for you!
The internet is just evil. Imagine, people basing popularity just on how attractive someone is? It's not normal.
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So, what the hell is that $7 billion being spent on? Hookers? You'd think they might have some actual results if it were really spent on research. Some, you know, innovative products to show for it. Instead, they still keep doing the same old crap.
This is either a myth, or you've been tricked by Billy's PR-talk.
Sure, but that can be sold, or even better, used as a second monitor. I'm just saying to keep an open mind. Many people get into a fixed mindset about their configuration, just because they are used to something. I never thought I'd buy an all-in-one machine after years of Powermac use. But after trying the iMacs, I was impressed. I never realized how important footprint is to me. I also realized that the latest iMacs are really quite powerful, not the second-class citizen the iMac used to be in a Powermac world.
I don't think having fecal matter all over my chair is going to help. Could be quite unhealthy from a disease perspective.
So, WoW is like a post-coital cigarette?
Those phones are pretty gay.
f) Understands the problems inherant in the US patent situation and how it stifles innovation
Huh? I thought we were talking about Microsoft and gates here.
Oh, I see that you do. Here you go.
Why did they dress their network as a copier repairman? I think the lesson to be learned is that putting clothes on your network does not make it more secure.
Why? The MacOS is much better for hacking. It's UNIX, and gives far more potential for mucking about with the system than Windows.
Drug mule incident.
Why the need for a headless machine? The LCDs in the iMacs are very high quality, and you can even get them in 24" now. The space-saving on the desk is pretty impressive, too. When the keyboard is tucked under the iMac, it takes up an amazingly small footprint for a powerful machine. I used to use Powermac towers, but these days the performance of the iMacs are more than enough, so I don't need the whopping tower. Well, I do, but as a server full of RAID disks, not as a workstation.
Bingo. it's the same with most "clubs" these days (except for sports clubs). They are a thing of the past. Everybody has their club meeting on Myspace or Slashdot instead. Also, many younger people want information from their "clubs" - and online gives the greatest diversity of experience. Many older people go to clubs because they are lonely and use it as a social outlet - not necessarily to get information or help.
God, I hate these stupid buzzwords. Also, the assumption that everybody young is technically literate has no basis in reality. Some of the most technically proficient (even brilliant) people I know are in their 50s or 60s. Meanwhile, I work in a University, and it is just staggering how many youth are technically illiterate. They grew up never having to know how to program anything, not needing to know how stuff works. They come from a generation of consumers - where you press the "magic button" and things happen. Where technology is a product you buy, not something you get involved in the creation of.
Of course, there are a few exceptions to this generalization. But on the whole, their solution to technical problems is "buy a new one." I wonder how long some of these people would survive without their magic tools. If there was an apocalype that wiped out civilization, how many would be able to think of solutions and rebuild?
One thing's for sure - technophiles don't buy Gateway computers!
it was merely a reference to the color of the zune. Everything that Midas touched turned into gold. Everything that Bill touches turns into an awful shade of brown.
It's a reference to masturbation.
Is there anything they can't do? I, for one, welcome our pasty flabby ubermensch overlords.
Bill Gates, the man with the Zune Touch.
Well, you could have tried turning the heating up a little, so it wasn't quite so cold.
Who gets to decide that, though? it's illegal. The speed signs are there to say what the speed should be. Those who are breaking that law are creating the danger.
Every driver should make it their primary goal to never force any other car to change speeds to accommodate them.
Right, so they should never go over the speed limit.
Also, I wouldn't have to keep disengaging my cruise control because a handful of dipshits on the highway don't know how to play well with others.
If your cruise is set above the speed limit, then you are the dipshit refusing to play well with others.
No, I don't do that. You haven't seen me drive, so why would you assume this? You seem to be using me as a proxy outlet for your anger management issues.
You obviously don't have a good grasp of physics.
At higher speeds, you are supposed to follow at a farther distance.
How does that help you if someone runs out onto the road? Or some object falls onto the road?
This makes up for the increased speed.
No it doesn't.
That's one good sign of mental illness.
Oh my god, that can't possibly be true! People who pretend to be friends? That's unbelievable! In the real world, nobody would ever pretend to be friends with someone, unless they were real true friends for life, who were willing to die for you!
The internet is just evil. Imagine, people basing popularity just on how attractive someone is? It's not normal.
It wouldn't surprise me, as it was designed for a wizzy lifestyle.