In their defense, college students are very sensitive these days. After all, when fraternities have "No smoking, no drinking" policies in their houses, you know that manhood is truly dead.
My aunt Louise ended up in the hospital with bruises all over her, a black eye, and a couple of broken ribs after she and my uncle Gene were just playing around one day, just having fun and with a nerf bat.
Anyone who has ever tried to REALLY uninstall one of their apps (or get Quicktime to stop running in the background or sneaking back into your registry) should not be surprised. Apple software is sneaky, aggressive, and not to be trusted.
And the heavy-handed tactics they use to push said software is truly amazing. If MS did half of the underhanded stuff Apple does, they would be dragged back into court in a heartbeat. Why Apple continues to get a free pass on such crap is beyond me.
I will NOT install Quicktime, iTunes, Safari or any other Apple software on my computer. And I always advise others not too as well. It's just not worth the hassle (if Apple really wanted your business, and not just to sleaze their way onto your computer, they would sell iTunes songs through their website and not require a software download).
Considering Apple's notorious heavy-handedness in their software updates and the aggressive way their software "takes over" your computer when installed, I wouldn't install a piece of Apple software on my computer if you put a gun to my head (I'd as soon install Realmedia player). I used to put Quicktime on my system, but I got so tired of putting up with that sneaky turd (would NOT let you completely uninstall it, insisted on always running in the background no matter what you did to stop it, would try to sneak its way back into your registry even if you deleted its entries, aggressively took over neutral file types, would constantly try to trick you into installing iTunes too, etc.) that I finally refused to even install that much (I use "Quicktime alternative").
Anyone who installs Apple software had better be prepared to join the cult, otherwise stay the hell clear of it.
I have my own website. If you asked my mother about it, she would be clueless on its content or location. If you asked my grandmother about it, she wouldn't even be able to explain the concept of a "website."
And if you asked John McCain's daughter, she would tell you that PR people actually set it up for her and she just smiles for the camera when they point it at her and reads her lines.
A bit presumptuous to assume that, with Democrats fighting like cats and dogs among themselves now, the "Coming Digital Presidency" won't actually feature a 72-year-old man who probably thinks YouTube is a new type of waterpark ride.
No, they've spent the last 35 years just doing enough to justify their budget each year and making grandiose promises to keep people interested. They know damn well they're not going to the moon or Mars. It's all just PR and budget hearings for them now.
Now, why don't you You NASA fans wait and mod me troll when they can actually DELIVER, instead of just making yet another promise in a 35-year history of bullshit failed promises?
I have more faith in Duke Nuke'em Forever at this point.
It's probably telling that I didn't even realize that Snapper was still in business. Seriously, I don't think I've seen a Snapper mower since the 70's (my Dad had one when I was a kid).
Nothing can turn a person off to something faster than a pompous, smug asshole who preaches its greatness with the holier-than-thou arrogance of a religious partisan on a crusade. Every time Apple runs those "We're so hip and cool" commercials with that smug jackass bragging about how cool he is versus the fuddy-duddy old PC, they probably loose 10 potential future customers for every one short-term customer they gain. I still want to punch Justin Long in the face every time I see him in a film.
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In their defense, college students are very sensitive these days. After all, when fraternities have "No smoking, no drinking" policies in their houses, you know that manhood is truly dead.
Well, that's what she told the cops, anyway.
Good thing I don't live in the 7th Circuit then.
And the heavy-handed tactics they use to push said software is truly amazing. If MS did half of the underhanded stuff Apple does, they would be dragged back into court in a heartbeat. Why Apple continues to get a free pass on such crap is beyond me.
I will NOT install Quicktime, iTunes, Safari or any other Apple software on my computer. And I always advise others not too as well. It's just not worth the hassle (if Apple really wanted your business, and not just to sleaze their way onto your computer, they would sell iTunes songs through their website and not require a software download).
Step 1 -- Weather Controlling machines
Step 2 -- sharks with lasers
Step 3 -- Global domination!
Anyone who installs Apple software had better be prepared to join the cult, otherwise stay the hell clear of it.
A scandal is in the process of sending his political career down the tubes.
And if you asked John McCain's daughter, she would tell you that PR people actually set it up for her and she just smiles for the camera when they point it at her and reads her lines.
And I know 100 other guys that old who don't even own a computer.
I'm not a luddite. I'm just not a dreamer who throws money at wasteful and pointless programs just to show up some commies.
Reminds me of my phone at home. I just answer now with "Sorry, I'm not interested in your product or survey" and hang-up.
A bit presumptuous to assume that, with Democrats fighting like cats and dogs among themselves now, the "Coming Digital Presidency" won't actually feature a 72-year-old man who probably thinks YouTube is a new type of waterpark ride.
It takes more than just *aiming* high.
No corporation is ever cool. Some just convince you they are.
No, they've spent the last 35 years just doing enough to justify their budget each year and making grandiose promises to keep people interested. They know damn well they're not going to the moon or Mars. It's all just PR and budget hearings for them now.
No way am I turning my back on those robots for one second, let alone 2-3 months! That's just what the robots WANT us to do.
Man, I had to work those kind of jobs when I was an undergrad in college. Fucking nightmare stuff.
Now, why don't you You NASA fans wait and mod me troll when they can actually DELIVER, instead of just making yet another promise in a 35-year history of bullshit failed promises?
I have more faith in Duke Nuke'em Forever at this point.
Mike Tyson will finally be able to pay off some of his debts.
It's probably telling that I didn't even realize that Snapper was still in business. Seriously, I don't think I've seen a Snapper mower since the 70's (my Dad had one when I was a kid).
Every company has "evil built right in." It's called capitalism.
Nothing can turn a person off to something faster than a pompous, smug asshole who preaches its greatness with the holier-than-thou arrogance of a religious partisan on a crusade. Every time Apple runs those "We're so hip and cool" commercials with that smug jackass bragging about how cool he is versus the fuddy-duddy old PC, they probably loose 10 potential future customers for every one short-term customer they gain. I still want to punch Justin Long in the face every time I see him in a film.
Actually China seems to be doing a pretty good job of undermining THEMSELVES at this point, with or without Western help.
They should probably start with "Don't beat the shit out of monks in front of international television cameras and reporters."
Bah, until you're popular on YouTube you're nothing.