Does anyone remember that controversy about the George Bush military documents being authentic or forged and the whole Dan Rather controversy? If not, go here and get up to speed.
In any case, there was concern that these documents were fabricated using something like Microsoft Word......so why don't we check out the secret code in the printout, eh?
Actually, on second thought, if this has the potential to give any credibility to the joke of a president we have, then scratch that. Go here instead.
rmckeethen:
Don't throw away your cable modem.
No one is saying that a WiFi connection is better than a wired connection. And aside from the mobility that it gives you, wired is actually A LOT better that WiFi. Better/faster connection, way more secure, etc. I could go on.
The fact of the matter here is that what this move does (in the long run) is provide everyone in S.F. with an Internet connection, wherever they may be-- and this move is especially useful for the people that can't afford the $40/month you pay for your cable service. Also, it's a move to help show that it's rediculous that people pay that much for such services.
There is a growing digital divide in the U.S., and even in SF it exists. This divide is largely based on money, and this is a move to help curb it. If Google can get everyone on the computer, sure they make more money, but there are social benefits they provide in terms of connecting those without mid-range-speed Internet to the rest of the world.
My personal view-- and I suspect Google shares this view-- is that the Internet is like electricity-- it is something to which all people should be entitled, though the Internet is in its infancy, as opposed to electricity's 250 year history.
Not all people are as fortunate as you.
I feel the same way: I don't want to be a part of the problem. But I am running XP on my laptop and just don't feel I know enough about Linux yet (I'm trying!) to make the switch. You guys are a great resource for me, and believe me, I've already learned a lot, though there is still much more to learn-- even the most computer savvy people feel this, I'm sure.
But in the meantime, is there any hope that all the bad things that are happening with Windows (and Microsoft), that they will change their ways and actually anticipate some of these problems that are occurring? Or are they just stubborn, doing things out of ease, or just because they want to, or perhaps they feels it's too difficult and scary to change? If any of these is the case, perhaps Microsoft is in danger of following the 'fall of the Roman empire' model, as it appears our current government is-- though the difference with Microsoft is that it will most likely not take 300 years to do so, if this is the case.
What do you guys think? I'm certainly not pretending to know everything....:)
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if you find us as "the Fox Network equivalent for Tech News," do what I do with Fox- don't watch it. or in this case, don't read it.
at least here on/. you get a forum where your voice can be heard, or your words at least read. and even though I don't mind some bias against microsoft, there are at least 2 or 3 anonymous cowards;) that posted back to agree with you that they feel that unfair bias is placed against microsoft. while it appears that a paradox is emerging, at the same time we can see by modus ponens reasoning that slashdot isn't nearly as bad as Fox news. hey, the syllogism just proved your analogy wrong!
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such comedy...
Does anyone remember that controversy about the George Bush military documents being authentic or forged and the whole Dan Rather controversy? If not, go here and get up to speed. In any case, there was concern that these documents were fabricated using something like Microsoft Word......so why don't we check out the secret code in the printout, eh? Actually, on second thought, if this has the potential to give any credibility to the joke of a president we have, then scratch that. Go here instead.
Sounds like RadioShack. Do you want the gold plated batteries???
rmckeethen: Don't throw away your cable modem. No one is saying that a WiFi connection is better than a wired connection. And aside from the mobility that it gives you, wired is actually A LOT better that WiFi. Better/faster connection, way more secure, etc. I could go on. The fact of the matter here is that what this move does (in the long run) is provide everyone in S.F. with an Internet connection, wherever they may be-- and this move is especially useful for the people that can't afford the $40/month you pay for your cable service. Also, it's a move to help show that it's rediculous that people pay that much for such services. There is a growing digital divide in the U.S., and even in SF it exists. This divide is largely based on money, and this is a move to help curb it. If Google can get everyone on the computer, sure they make more money, but there are social benefits they provide in terms of connecting those without mid-range-speed Internet to the rest of the world. My personal view-- and I suspect Google shares this view-- is that the Internet is like electricity-- it is something to which all people should be entitled, though the Internet is in its infancy, as opposed to electricity's 250 year history. Not all people are as fortunate as you.
I feel the same way: I don't want to be a part of the problem. But I am running XP on my laptop and just don't feel I know enough about Linux yet (I'm trying!) to make the switch. You guys are a great resource for me, and believe me, I've already learned a lot, though there is still much more to learn-- even the most computer savvy people feel this, I'm sure. But in the meantime, is there any hope that all the bad things that are happening with Windows (and Microsoft), that they will change their ways and actually anticipate some of these problems that are occurring? Or are they just stubborn, doing things out of ease, or just because they want to, or perhaps they feels it's too difficult and scary to change? If any of these is the case, perhaps Microsoft is in danger of following the 'fall of the Roman empire' model, as it appears our current government is-- though the difference with Microsoft is that it will most likely not take 300 years to do so, if this is the case. What do you guys think? I'm certainly not pretending to know everything.... :)
if you find us as "the Fox Network equivalent for Tech News," do what I do with Fox- don't watch it. or in this case, don't read it. at least here on /. you get a forum where your voice can be heard, or your words at least read. and even though I don't mind some bias against microsoft, there are at least 2 or 3 anonymous cowards ;) that posted back to agree with you that they feel that unfair bias is placed against microsoft. while it appears that a paradox is emerging, at the same time we can see by modus ponens reasoning that slashdot isn't nearly as bad as Fox news. hey, the syllogism just proved your analogy wrong!
I'm not seeing it. Or am I just blind? :-p