Profits are the monies kept AFTER paying overhead, employee salaries, cost of goods sold, etc. A company can survive easily on a single digit profit percentage.
Peak oil could reap the oil companies BILLIONS in profits. Don't you think that if any of this were true/reliable, they'd be shouting from the highest peaks?
Total BS. The default time for Windows automatic updates is 3am. If you're working then, it may be a problem, otherwise you'd never even know until you were asked to reboot. I have mine set to download updates but not apply. I do that only because I like to see what is getting updated. I can click to install them now and it runs in the background with minimal impact on my work. If a reboot is required, it will prompt me to do it now or I can chose to be reminded later.
I think the difference here is that although many companies have no plans to upgrade, most won't be downgrading either. Our plans are not to upgrade existing machines but when new ones come in, we'll allow Win7 to continue to run and not downgrade to XP (like we did with Vista). This is a big difference between Vista and Win7 and probably successful in MS's eyes considering what happened with Vista.
The way Microsoft has distributed the beta of Windows 7 to a restricted audience, he explained, has meant that those included felt "special" while others felt they were missing out.
Ummm...the Windows 7 beta was available to everyone. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about.
When I was in your position, I happened upon a local food coop that needed some programs written to help with mailing lists, customer info, etc. They didn't have much money and I didn't have much skill - it was a perfect fit. This helped me in my programming and more importantly, how to spec/estimate for programs and communicate with customers. I also got some free snacks and drinks every time I went to see them.
if they try to enforce some bad things. Currently, Joe User isn't really bothered by this but as it becomes more commonplace it will get more attention from normal people. They could be getting enough rope to hang themselves.
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I failed to get hit by that train.
they're so damn fast. I love mine.
There's also the likelihood that she'll 'pay' me non-monetarily later that night, which I entirely miss out on if the repair guys fix it..
So have her 'pay' the repair guy, it's a win/win situation. You get the free time AND don't have to pay.
Wait to go microsoft,
Perhaps I've found your problem.
Hi, is this NowClinic? Yes, I'd like to inquire about your special for the self-vasectomy.
Wouldn't that be like sticking a needle in a shaken up can of coke?
Macs aren't more reliable, they just get less use (nothing important runs on them), so they take longer to wear out.
Uhhh ho...you've done it now. *loud-whiney voice* C'MON [fan]BOIS, LET'S GET HIM!!!
Profits are the monies kept AFTER paying overhead, employee salaries, cost of goods sold, etc. A company can survive easily on a single digit profit percentage.
Peak oil could reap the oil companies BILLIONS in profits. Don't you think that if any of this were true/reliable, they'd be shouting from the highest peaks?
AKA Not Much
Unless it lands on your house!
How do you expect to whip significant numbers of people into an indignant frenzy?
Tell them this will shut down FaceBook?
Total BS. The default time for Windows automatic updates is 3am. If you're working then, it may be a problem, otherwise you'd never even know until you were asked to reboot. I have mine set to download updates but not apply. I do that only because I like to see what is getting updated. I can click to install them now and it runs in the background with minimal impact on my work. If a reboot is required, it will prompt me to do it now or I can chose to be reminded later.
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and spend $200 doing it!
I am so SICK of hearing about the "cloud". Can someone please come up with a new buzzword? This one has worn out it's welcome.
$500
I think the difference here is that although many companies have no plans to upgrade, most won't be downgrading either. Our plans are not to upgrade existing machines but when new ones come in, we'll allow Win7 to continue to run and not downgrade to XP (like we did with Vista). This is a big difference between Vista and Win7 and probably successful in MS's eyes considering what happened with Vista.
Isn't that in Indiana?
The way Microsoft has distributed the beta of Windows 7 to a restricted audience, he explained, has meant that those included felt "special" while others felt they were missing out.
Ummm...the Windows 7 beta was available to everyone. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about.
When I was in your position, I happened upon a local food coop that needed some programs written to help with mailing lists, customer info, etc. They didn't have much money and I didn't have much skill - it was a perfect fit. This helped me in my programming and more importantly, how to spec/estimate for programs and communicate with customers. I also got some free snacks and drinks every time I went to see them.
"Oh my god, not this AGAIN!!"
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I must do that 100 times a day!!!
No, you mean one billion, million, gajillion, fafillion... shababalu... million apologies.
Drink at least a quarter of the bottle
Hmmph...lightweight.
if they try to enforce some bad things. Currently, Joe User isn't really bothered by this but as it becomes more commonplace it will get more attention from normal people. They could be getting enough rope to hang themselves.