"I don't see a need for Apple to go much below $1,000 unless they are going to offer a really low-end iBook with really low-end features," he said. "Cheap (Windows-based) notebooks are just that. Cheap. They have low-resolution, small hard drives, little memory. Apple doesn't need to compete their. They could keep the price the same and offer more. If you're going to lower prices (on iBooks), then lower them on the high end, and add a third, higher-end model that comes at $1,299."
Not trying to look cultured, I just took a random quote and formatted it...I am great at screwing up accents, copying and pasting, and other formatting, as well as falling flat on my face with unfunny jokes and ignorant criticisms.
In all honesty, I really dont care if someone wants to read (or doesnt like) shortened versions of writing. If they really are enjoying it, they can always go to the Library and check out the original version in all its extended glory. Maybe this will actually pique someone's interest in a literary classic.
"Misfortunes one can endure--they come from outside, they are accidents. But to suffer for one's own faults--ah!--there is the sting of life." by Oscar Wilde in Lady Windermere's Fan
Translated to bastardspeak:
Mis4tunes 1 can Ndure, they cum from outside, they R axEdents. But 2 suffr 4 1's own falts, ah!, theris the stingo'life.
"The sections are all very silly and the humor emerges from a form of metaphysical misdirection. I still chuckle when I think about the list of jokes that "have never produced laughter." The jokes really aren't funny, but there's something insane in their very deliberate and plodding failure."
Sounds like a very baked-out idea to me. Plodding failure is a joke in itself.
PS what in the world is 'metaphysical misdirection?' is that like ending up in purgatory? Or getting lost on the way to church?
Reminds me of what Lord Byron wrote in Don Juan:
"Explaining metaphysics to the nation, I wish he would explain his explanation."
"You have absolutely NO right to complain about their business practices"
I disagree, people complain all the time, its part of human nature. If you don't like something and don't complain, how is AOL going to know? It is software, not a piece of art work. It is in AOL's best interest to listen to what people like and don't like in order to create a more perfect method of spamming you (kidding.)
"Robot operators agree not to distribute users' screen names and pledge to only use the robots for their stated purpose, so that AIM users don't face the type of spam nuisance affecting e-mail, Curry said."
I call cow excrement on that one. With the amount of spam email out there now, the trend will be that spambots will grow in number and annoyance factor. What exactly entails a 'pledge' or an 'agreement?' to these people? And besides, if I want to look something up (such as directions, stock prices, or the colour of Lieutenant Commander Data's eyes) I just use google and not some bot in AIM.
See also: http://opensourcearticles.com/introduction_to_gaim or Trillian
Just kidding.
I agree....instead of criticizing the guy, maybe people could add some insight on to how to quickly and easily manage their own files besides using iTunes?
C:/DOS/RUN
http://www.actionfig.com/simpsons/cbg_dos.jpg
if there was only ONE way to design an automobile and it was the kind that everyone likes. I am not advocating inventing a new system, just pointing out why the US would not give up control of the internet.
You are from Germany? I found "Die Open-Source-Rhein-Neckar" I guess that is what you were referring to.
By the way, having everyone drive a Mercedes Benz SLR MacLaren wouldn't be such a bad thing.:)
It is just a matter of time before people everywhere (even people with disabilities) start using Open Source software as a legitimate alternative to Office (for example.) But, like everything else new to the market, it will have to make a name for itself first.
OpenOffice 2.0 is a great start. Integrated voice-recognition, closed-captioning and text readers will come with time. For now, just get the product out there, get as many people as possible using it as their first choice in software. I believe it will follow in the footsteps of Google's success and become as ubiquitous as Office is today. New innovations and features will come with time.
Read more here: http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/features/2.0/
:)
I agree, you do put your photos at risk at a store, however most are so automated that the only way some 17 yo could mess them up is by putting their greasy prints on them when removing them from the machine.
The internet/packet switching is arguably the greatest communication invention since the telephone. To think that anyone who invented it would give away control of it doesn't understand the power that one has by controlling it. In a greedy capitalist society, to give up control of the internet would be called 'socialism.' From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism "Socialism is an ideology with the core belief that a society should exist in which popular collectives control the means of power, and therefore the means of production."
If someone else doesn't like the fact that the US invented and controls it, they should invent their own protocols/switches/languages and start their own system, right? Because the US is not just going to give up control that easily.
Good article to read on this: http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/09/29/business/ne t.php
"The United States argues that a single addressing system is what makes the Internet so powerful, and moves to set up multiple Internets would be in no one's interest."
Unless, of course, you find it interesting to set up your own Inter/extranet.
My Dad just told me that he probably wont buy a photo printer because the cost per print is roughly 30 cents per picture, whereas a store can do it for much cheaper at around 20 cents.
Unless, of course you don't want to go through the hassle of stepping outside of your house.
Slashdot Mirror
Or this is what they would say
That is a kick butt monitor, do you use it for first-person shooters? Does it look good with its response time?
...of Edinburgh pub.
"I don't see a need for Apple to go much below $1,000 unless they are going to offer a really low-end iBook with really low-end features," he said. "Cheap (Windows-based) notebooks are just that. Cheap. They have low-resolution, small hard drives, little memory. Apple doesn't need to compete their. They could keep the price the same and offer more. If you're going to lower prices (on iBooks), then lower them on the high end, and add a third, higher-end model that comes at $1,299."
Spelling nazis rejoice!
We will soon be looking back at the 64-bit processor as archaic and quaint.
To me, drinking decaf coffee is about as appealing as drinking non-alcoholic beer.
"Back in MY day we had to make our capsule's carbon dioxide filters out of our own spacesuits, daggnabbit!"
...but they can't invent something better to va-poo-rize cat waste.
"In place of whirling blades, however, the machine would use microwaves to force dust particles to clump together."
My cat desperately needs one of these.
Not trying to look cultured, I just took a random quote and formatted it...I am great at screwing up accents, copying and pasting, and other formatting, as well as falling flat on my face with unfunny jokes and ignorant criticisms.
In all honesty, I really dont care if someone wants to read (or doesnt like) shortened versions of writing. If they really are enjoying it, they can always go to the Library and check out the original version in all its extended glory. Maybe this will actually pique someone's interest in a literary classic.
So we are even!
I did, I still am trying to figure it all out lol
"Misfortunes one can endure--they come from outside, they are accidents. But to suffer for one's own faults--ah!--there is the sting of life." by Oscar Wilde in Lady Windermere's Fan
Translated to bastardspeak:
Mis4tunes 1 can Ndure, they cum from outside, they R axEdents. But 2 suffr 4 1's own falts, ah!, theris the stingo'life.
Oscar is spinning in La Pére Lachaise.
"The sections are all very silly and the humor emerges from a form of metaphysical misdirection. I still chuckle when I think about the list of jokes that "have never produced laughter." The jokes really aren't funny, but there's something insane in their very deliberate and plodding failure."
Sounds like a very baked-out idea to me. Plodding failure is a joke in itself.
PS what in the world is 'metaphysical misdirection?' is that like ending up in purgatory? Or getting lost on the way to church?
Reminds me of what Lord Byron wrote in Don Juan:
"Explaining metaphysics to the nation, I wish he would explain his explanation."
Or hopefully never will have to :)
"You have absolutely NO right to complain about their business practices"
I disagree, people complain all the time, its part of human nature. If you don't like something and don't complain, how is AOL going to know? It is software, not a piece of art work. It is in AOL's best interest to listen to what people like and don't like in order to create a more perfect method of spamming you (kidding.)
"Robot operators agree not to distribute users' screen names and pledge to only use the robots for their stated purpose, so that AIM users don't face the type of spam nuisance affecting e-mail, Curry said."m or Trillian
I call cow excrement on that one. With the amount of spam email out there now, the trend will be that spambots will grow in number and annoyance factor. What exactly entails a 'pledge' or an 'agreement?' to these people? And besides, if I want to look something up (such as directions, stock prices, or the colour of Lieutenant Commander Data's eyes) I just use google and not some bot in AIM.
See also: http://opensourcearticles.com/introduction_to_gai
Just kidding.
I agree....instead of criticizing the guy, maybe people could add some insight on to how to quickly and easily manage their own files besides using iTunes?
C:/DOS/RUN
http://www.actionfig.com/simpsons/cbg_dos.jpg
if there was only ONE way to design an automobile and it was the kind that everyone likes. I am not advocating inventing a new system, just pointing out why the US would not give up control of the internet. :)
You are from Germany? I found "Die Open-Source-Rhein-Neckar" I guess that is what you were referring to.
By the way, having everyone drive a Mercedes Benz SLR MacLaren wouldn't be such a bad thing.
...another name for a keyboard designer.
Adobe Type Manager 3.0 Easter Egg:
Open Help/About, double right-click on it and will see the designer's photograph. FUN!!!
treasure is a bit high in cholesterol though
It is just a matter of time before people everywhere (even people with disabilities) start using Open Source software as a legitimate alternative to Office (for example.) But, like everything else new to the market, it will have to make a name for itself first.
OpenOffice 2.0 is a great start. Integrated voice-recognition, closed-captioning and text readers will come with time. For now, just get the product out there, get as many people as possible using it as their first choice in software. I believe it will follow in the footsteps of Google's success and become as ubiquitous as Office is today. New innovations and features will come with time.
Read more here:
http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/features/2.0/
:) I agree, you do put your photos at risk at a store, however most are so automated that the only way some 17 yo could mess them up is by putting their greasy prints on them when removing them from the machine.
The internet/packet switching is arguably the greatest communication invention since the telephone. To think that anyone who invented it would give away control of it doesn't understand the power that one has by controlling it. In a greedy capitalist society, to give up control of the internet would be called 'socialism.'
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From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism "Socialism is an ideology with the core belief that a society should exist in which popular collectives control the means of power, and therefore the means of production."
If someone else doesn't like the fact that the US invented and controls it, they should invent their own protocols/switches/languages and start their own system, right? Because the US is not just going to give up control that easily.
Good article to read on this:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/09/29/business/n
"The United States argues that a single addressing system is what makes the Internet so powerful, and moves to set up multiple Internets would be in no one's interest."
Unless, of course, you find it interesting to set up your own Inter/extranet.
My Dad just told me that he probably wont buy a photo printer because the cost per print is roughly 30 cents per picture, whereas a store can do it for much cheaper at around 20 cents.
Unless, of course you don't want to go through the hassle of stepping outside of your house.
What's next??? A FREE Google operating system???????
:)
We can only dream