-fear of what happened after "perestroyka" in a name of democracy (USSR collapse, local wars, hyperinflation, poverty, corruption to name a few)
-those opposition leaders are no better than guys in power - they want to get to the feeder, or the a fed from US, or they are fed by current powers to show how crazy opposition is.
-real democracy currently works only in a few small European countries with very educated (on average) population. In Russia fair elections and free (means controlled by big businesses) media will result in Special Olympics game of shit-throwing, so every candidate will be in deep shit and the one who will promise more free money to old people and throw more quality shit on the opponents will win.
Some of the people who were on the streets in Russia lately do not want to change Putin for somebody, just want him to behave in a manner expected from elected president and not get too self confident
I'm Russian living abroad for long time, I get my information from different sources. I do not know this "opposition leader" who gave this interview, do not understand why his opinion matters, especially to the nerds.
Opiates are really addictive. I have friends who used to be junkies, now they live normal lives but if they see possibility of getting the stuff - they just can not control themselves. So from what I see this urge does not go away, stays with them for a lifetime.
This site does not have any PM system? I could send you insulin by post from Thailand, payment after you receive it, no prepament at all - I just need you address.
Yep, thats how modern democracy works - they give people illusion of choice, keeping them content without much force. I wonder why they can not do the same in my fatherland - Russia, it's kinda easy concept.
Thats what nuclear submarines are for. Submarines can not be destroyed on a first strike, Mutually Assured Destruction strategy is still the only global peacekeeping strategy.
When I know that I will have to deal with problems on a given machine (of my relative or friend) - I install Debian Squeeze. It does not break once installed, and I will not have to reinstall it every 2 month because of malware. What I wish for is debian with all codecs etc initially installed, and with ability to do full system upgrade to a fresh version once a year or so, easy way. And UI should not change drastically with the updates!
It's done! With any fresh user friendly distro you install apps with GUI app from repository - easier than in Windows, X performs OK under the load, all power management functions works out the box on most laptops, configuration changes are as easy as in Windows - same control panel. basically.
I've installed debian squeeze on some of my mates laptops, they are mostly happy. Main downside is that there is no photoshop - see, we Russians are mostly unaware that photoshop is not free. Debian is great because it does not update much so it does not break with the updates, downside is the same - squeeze is outdated. So I guess what most users need are something like debian, but with optional full system update once a year to a fresh version, and with MATE or similar familiar and easy to use desktop. And without empasis on free as in freedom - i.e. firefox, not iceweasel, all codecs installed, etc.
And contary to local beliefs - by my experience most people don’t care much about eyecandy.
Here in Thailand most people use inkjet printers with small modification - huge (like 100 ml each color) ink tanks attached to the side of the printer with tubes leading to printheads.
I'm Russian and in Moscow now, I also have some Georgian ancestry and I've been in Georgia and really like this country and people.
I'm on large government owned ISP and I have no problems reaching.ge sites, same ISP providing me with digital TV, with CNN and BBC news amongst the channels. I mast say I see much more viewer manipulating on CNN than on russian news channels, I might suggest http://www.russiatoday.ru/ as information source, if anybody is interested in whats going on there. Every news channel is trying to show the facts in some light, but CNN just shows only the facts they need, CNN is a serious brainwash. I'm living in Russia for like a month in a year, traveling other 11 months, so don't call me brainwashed by Russian TV - I'm getting my news from very different sources.
I've seen on Russian TV that Georgia blocked access to.ru domains and blocked all Russian channels, not sure if it's indeed true, any people from Georgia here can clarify this?
For me (and I beleive many Russians feel the same) it's a sad turn of events indeed, because historically we always were friends, Georgia was in Russian empire then in USSR for like more than 200 years, and it was not joined by force, but because we are same faith, and Russia protected Georgia from Pessians and Turks. Georgians took a part in what is now Russian and USSR history, Georgians can be proud or ashamed of that history no less then Russians - many prominent people were Georgians, Stalin is the most known. And now Georgia have crazy pseudo democratic president Saakashvili, clearly installed there and ruled from US, who is confronting Russia in all possible ways!
They probably honestly think they are doing this for the best of all, but somehow they lose sight of the fact that they are completely destroying whatever it is that they are supposed to be protecting in the process. But when things happen gradually, it's often very hard to notice stuff like that, especially when you're in the middle of it.
They are supposed to be protecting their country interests. Currently freedom, democracy and stuff like that is just a weapons in information wars and tools to keep population under control.
Touchscreen is so much better then a touchpad, even with bells and whistles like above mentioned scrolling and gestures. It's just so much easier to tap that OK button on screen with a finger! I'm not buying a small laptop without touchscreen, no way.
.info used to sell for like $2, and at the end of 2007 or so.cn used to be like 25 cents - sure everybody who need to change domains frequently due to some inconveniences and googlefuckers got plenty of those, now googlefuckers sell.cn in thousands because google punish.cn for english sites. I do not know about.hk
I did the same buying for 5 pounds couple of days ago, and this was second legally purchased music album in my life (not counting gifts made and received). First was Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band - I used to love this album AND it comes with rather funny booklet:) See I'm Russian, I used to buy copied cassettes in early 90'th, then CD's for 2 dollars, then just downloading music - if you know where to search you can always find album you need in lossless format and with scanned covers. Currently I earn enough and could buy CD's of music that I like if I'd want to, but download in lossless is the most convenient way for me, as I do not like having tons of CD's laying around in the piles:) And i do not have any moral issues about downloading anything whatsoever.
So I want to say to Radiohead - truly magic music, good thinking about distribution, but please next time do me a favor, offer download in lossless format.
If you would like to know my personal relations to Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal please send me appropriate request for receiving forms and NDA agreement needed to be filled to receive this information.
However what I'm trying to say here is that all criminal sites running by Russians that I'm aware of are using non.ru domains -.com.org.cc.ws.nu etc. Nobody use.ru domains for unlawful purposes because getting a fake passport and going with it to domain registrar is far more complicated than to just register a.nu domain to the name of Uriy Gagarin.
No, because it's much easier to register domain on a fake data in zone that does not require identification (almost any zone), I do not know examples of criminal.ru domains.
Passport needed to obtain.ru domain (phisically provide passport and sign the agreement) , so it's impossible to register.ru domain on a fake data, much easier to register domain in.com or any other zone that do not require identification (like.cc or.ws or.nu), so there is no real criminal sites in.ru zone.
All of my stolen windows copies do not use WGA and updates just fine, method is
in hosts file --- 127.0.0.1 mpa.one.microsoft.com ---
and delete Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Windows Genuine Advantage\data\
working on corporate version, which do not require activation.
There are several methods of beating WGA, including above which i use, using legal windows key usually found on pirate windows disk, patch WGA somehow (patch available), download updates from windizupdate.com
So what i'm trying to say is that WGA is not a big annoyance for us, software thieves, and 22% of installs are not passing WGA does not say anything about windows piracy %, which is probably much higher where i live.
Advertise on Pay Per Click search engines, like overture.com, findwhat.com, 7search.com and the likes. With the right words that you'll bid on and right site description you'll catch and will pay for only those surfers who searched for service like yours and found you.
Linux-based Bluetooth vibrator might be commercially potent idea. Integrate phone control, flashlight and camera - and you have a nice adult toy plus a whole new porn niche!
Nope, i'm fine now too, thanks:) Still having my best years in my 26. But i'm positive that my best years will not last forever, as my life in a whole.
I'm russian, so my bad english grammar is understandable. I'm posting here partially to learn to express myself in written english.
I believe the best time of one's life can always be the present as long as he pursues his ideals and goals with a passion.
Sure, you are right - best time of one's life always should be the present. Even (or esp.?) if he do not pursue anything. Just wanted to remind to students to enjoy life:) Do not sacrifice present for the sake of future.
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I would like to add a few points:
-fear of what happened after "perestroyka" in a name of democracy (USSR collapse, local wars, hyperinflation, poverty, corruption to name a few)
-those opposition leaders are no better than guys in power - they want to get to the feeder, or the a fed from US, or they are fed by current powers to show how crazy opposition is.
-real democracy currently works only in a few small European countries with very educated (on average) population. In Russia fair elections and free (means controlled by big businesses) media will result in Special Olympics game of shit-throwing, so every candidate will be in deep shit and the one who will promise more free money to old people and throw more quality shit on the opponents will win.
Some of the people who were on the streets in Russia lately do not want to change Putin for somebody, just want him to behave in a manner expected from elected president and not get too self confident
I'm Russian living abroad for long time, I get my information from different sources. I do not know this "opposition leader" who gave this interview, do not understand why his opinion matters, especially to the nerds.
Opiates are really addictive. I have friends who used to be junkies, now they live normal lives but if they see possibility of getting the stuff - they just can not control themselves. So from what I see this urge does not go away, stays with them for a lifetime.
This site does not have any PM system? I could send you insulin by post from Thailand, payment after you receive it, no prepament at all - I just need you address.
Yep, thats how modern democracy works - they give people illusion of choice, keeping them content without much force. I wonder why they can not do the same in my fatherland - Russia, it's kinda easy concept.
Thats what nuclear submarines are for. Submarines can not be destroyed on a first strike, Mutually Assured Destruction strategy is still the only global peacekeeping strategy.
Just a little bit cheaper. Your are actually buying from alibaba or similar trough a middleman, it's called dropshipping.
Dr Evil... Cranes... Nope, he would be rather swimming with sharks than.
When I know that I will have to deal with problems on a given machine (of my relative or friend) - I install Debian Squeeze. It does not break once installed, and I will not have to reinstall it every 2 month because of malware. What I wish for is debian with all codecs etc initially installed, and with ability to do full system upgrade to a fresh version once a year or so, easy way. And UI should not change drastically with the updates!
It's done! With any fresh user friendly distro you install apps with GUI app from repository - easier than in Windows, X performs OK under the load, all power management functions works out the box on most laptops, configuration changes are as easy as in Windows - same control panel. basically.
I've installed debian squeeze on some of my mates laptops, they are mostly happy. Main downside is that there is no photoshop - see, we Russians are mostly unaware that photoshop is not free. Debian is great because it does not update much so it does not break with the updates, downside is the same - squeeze is outdated. So I guess what most users need are something like debian, but with optional full system update once a year to a fresh version, and with MATE or similar familiar and easy to use desktop. And without empasis on free as in freedom - i.e. firefox, not iceweasel, all codecs installed, etc. And contary to local beliefs - by my experience most people don’t care much about eyecandy.
Here in Thailand most people use inkjet printers with small modification - huge (like 100 ml each color) ink tanks attached to the side of the printer with tubes leading to printheads.
They are evil. If you'd ever try to run for example shared hosting service - you'd know that.
I'm Russian and in Moscow now, I also have some Georgian ancestry and I've been in Georgia and really like this country and people. I'm on large government owned ISP and I have no problems reaching .ge sites, same ISP providing me with digital TV, with CNN and BBC news amongst the channels. I mast say I see much more viewer manipulating on CNN than on russian news channels, I might suggest http://www.russiatoday.ru/ as information source, if anybody is interested in whats going on there. Every news channel is trying to show the facts in some light, but CNN just shows only the facts they need, CNN is a serious brainwash. I'm living in Russia for like a month in a year, traveling other 11 months, so don't call me brainwashed by Russian TV - I'm getting my news from very different sources.
.ru domains and blocked all Russian channels, not sure if it's indeed true, any people from Georgia here can clarify this?
I've seen on Russian TV that Georgia blocked access to
For me (and I beleive many Russians feel the same) it's a sad turn of events indeed, because historically we always were friends, Georgia was in Russian empire then in USSR for like more than 200 years, and it was not joined by force, but because we are same faith, and Russia protected Georgia from Pessians and Turks. Georgians took a part in what is now Russian and USSR history, Georgians can be proud or ashamed of that history no less then Russians - many prominent people were Georgians, Stalin is the most known. And now Georgia have crazy pseudo democratic president Saakashvili, clearly installed there and ruled from US, who is confronting Russia in all possible ways!
They probably honestly think they are doing this for the best of all, but somehow they lose sight of the fact that they are completely destroying whatever it is that they are supposed to be protecting in the process. But when things happen gradually, it's often very hard to notice stuff like that, especially when you're in the middle of it.
They are supposed to be protecting their country interests. Currently freedom, democracy and stuff like that is just a weapons in information wars and tools to keep population under control.
Touchscreen is so much better then a touchpad, even with bells and whistles like above mentioned scrolling and gestures. It's just so much easier to tap that OK button on screen with a finger! I'm not buying a small laptop without touchscreen, no way.
.info used to sell for like $2, and at the end of 2007 or so .cn used to be like 25 cents - sure everybody who need to change domains frequently due to some inconveniences and googlefuckers got plenty of those, now googlefuckers sell .cn in thousands because google punish .cn for english sites. I do not know about .hk
I did the same buying for 5 pounds couple of days ago, and this was second legally purchased music album in my life (not counting gifts made and received). First was Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band - I used to love this album AND it comes with rather funny booklet :) See I'm Russian, I used to buy copied cassettes in early 90'th, then CD's for 2 dollars, then just downloading music - if you know where to search you can always find album you need in lossless format and with scanned covers. Currently I earn enough and could buy CD's of music that I like if I'd want to, but download in lossless is the most convenient way for me, as I do not like having tons of CD's laying around in the piles :) And i do not have any moral issues about downloading anything whatsoever.
So I want to say to Radiohead - truly magic music, good thinking about distribution, but please next time do me a favor, offer download in lossless format.
If you would like to know my personal relations to Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal please send me appropriate request for receiving forms and NDA agreement needed to be filled to receive this information. However what I'm trying to say here is that all criminal sites running by Russians that I'm aware of are using non .ru domains - .com .org .cc .ws .nu etc. Nobody use .ru domains for unlawful purposes because getting a fake passport and going with it to domain registrar is far more complicated than to just register a .nu domain to the name of Uriy Gagarin.
No, because it's much easier to register domain on a fake data in zone that does not require identification (almost any zone), I do not know examples of criminal .ru domains.
Passport needed to obtain .ru domain (phisically provide passport and sign the agreement) , so it's impossible to register .ru domain on a fake data, much easier to register domain in .com or any other zone that do not require identification (like .cc or .ws or .nu), so there is no real criminal sites in .ru zone.
All of my stolen windows copies do not use WGA and updates just fine, method is
in hosts file
---
127.0.0.1 mpa.one.microsoft.com
---
and delete
Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Windows Genuine Advantage\data\
working on corporate version, which do not require activation.
There are several methods of beating WGA, including above which i use, using legal windows key usually found on pirate windows disk, patch WGA somehow (patch available), download updates from windizupdate.com
So what i'm trying to say is that WGA is not a big annoyance for us, software thieves, and 22% of installs are not passing WGA does not say anything about windows piracy %, which is probably much higher where i live.
Advertise on Pay Per Click search engines, like overture.com, findwhat.com, 7search.com and the likes. With the right words that you'll bid on and right site description you'll catch and will pay for only those surfers who searched for service like yours and found you.
Linux-based Bluetooth vibrator might be commercially potent idea. Integrate phone control, flashlight and camera - and you have a nice adult toy plus a whole new porn niche!
Nope, i'm fine now too, thanks :) Still having my best years in my 26. But i'm positive that my best years will not last forever, as my life in a whole.
I'm russian, so my bad english grammar is understandable. I'm posting here partially to learn to express myself in written english.
I believe the best time of one's life can always be the present as long as he pursues his ideals and goals with a passion.
:) Do not sacrifice present for the sake of future.
Sure, you are right - best time of one's life always should be the present. Even (or esp.?) if he do not pursue anything. Just wanted to remind to students to enjoy life