If Ballmer is suggesting that they are going to "catch up" to Google by offering a search engine of similar quality, fine then, but that still leaves the question of "so what?"
What is going to intice people to MSN search over Google? The name Microsoft? Users will switch because they're running Windows and MS Office? I just don't see it. Google works great (for most people), they dominate their market, and they're constantly improving and adding new features that more closely enhance their core product, unlike Microsoft.
I really think it is time for Microsoft to look within itsself and evaluate what they are "good" at and stick to that. I see them divesting in all but consumer-targeted software (including XBOX titles) add OS sometime in the future.
It will be interesting to see how it turns out. This is what initially brought me to the linux fold, and I'm working on my own project, which is following a lot of the same hardware paths as the author.
Not surprising. The philosophy is to provide (lots) of safe, cheap, clean energy to the people for free-as-in-beer (eventually as costs are recouperated or from the get-go as government-backed public works).
I think both groups' share a common interest in providing for te greater good of humanity.
Or maybe Fusion scientists hate Microsoft, who knows?
IMO opinion the "phoning home" idea is not the best solution. You want to prevent theft.
The best way to do that is to be careful. To always know where your laptop is and to not carry it to every damn class. Learn to take notes in a paper notepad (huh? Gasp!). Don't lug it around to evening classes. Don't be so careless.
Also buying a lock for it when you leave it in the dorm so your room mate's skivvy boyfriend doesn't steal it is a good idea.
Best practices is your best solution. Unless what you're really looking for is a way to snoop around your daughter's computer and know where she's going online.
More like:
If you can't compete, bully your customers into not buying a competitor's product.
Obligatory Microsoft Dig:
This is a page out of Microsoft,
Make people believe your product is superior. Bully OEMs. Engage in predatory practices.
Rake in the cashola.
They are trained to lie to you and tell you they are in Cleveland or whatever.
They are even giving these CSRs lessons on how to sound more American and about American culture.
They don't even you their real name, they are all Bob, or John, or Mike.
Seems like buyers get screwed by sellers selling crap, phishers, buyers who backout, buyers that don't ship, eBay/Paypal, etc.
Sellers get screwed by non-paying bidders, Nigerian-style scams, phishers, eBay/Paypal, etc.
Seems like the only ones not getting screwed are eBay and paypal.
BTW, in the industry I work in (automotive aftermarket), eBay = knock-off/rip-off crap. Its where people buy conterfeit parts, knock-off parts, or parts that don't work. And all these people that don't ship and pocket the money.
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Why would the North American Marlon Brando Look-alike Association get involved?
You do realize this is Bush's Amerika right? You must be new here...
You might get real karma by giving some money while you're there.
Sorry I couldn't resist.
If Ballmer is suggesting that they are going to "catch up" to Google by offering a search engine of similar quality, fine then, but that still leaves the question of "so what?" What is going to intice people to MSN search over Google? The name Microsoft? Users will switch because they're running Windows and MS Office? I just don't see it. Google works great (for most people), they dominate their market, and they're constantly improving and adding new features that more closely enhance their core product, unlike Microsoft. I really think it is time for Microsoft to look within itsself and evaluate what they are "good" at and stick to that. I see them divesting in all but consumer-targeted software (including XBOX titles) add OS sometime in the future.
"Douglas Adams's Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" Didn't that come out in the summer of '69? Oh wait, that's Byran Adams!
It will be interesting to see how it turns out. This is what initially brought me to the linux fold, and I'm working on my own project, which is following a lot of the same hardware paths as the author.
Not surprising. The philosophy is to provide (lots) of safe, cheap, clean energy to the people for free-as-in-beer (eventually as costs are recouperated or from the get-go as government-backed public works). I think both groups' share a common interest in providing for te greater good of humanity. Or maybe Fusion scientists hate Microsoft, who knows?
So are American politicians going to call this new energy "Freedom Fusion?"
Methinks some disgruntled IT professionals are behind it.
IMO opinion the "phoning home" idea is not the best solution. You want to prevent theft. The best way to do that is to be careful. To always know where your laptop is and to not carry it to every damn class. Learn to take notes in a paper notepad (huh? Gasp!). Don't lug it around to evening classes. Don't be so careless. Also buying a lock for it when you leave it in the dorm so your room mate's skivvy boyfriend doesn't steal it is a good idea. Best practices is your best solution. Unless what you're really looking for is a way to snoop around your daughter's computer and know where she's going online.
Your Server are belong to us.
More like: If you can't compete, bully your customers into not buying a competitor's product. Obligatory Microsoft Dig: This is a page out of Microsoft, Make people believe your product is superior. Bully OEMs. Engage in predatory practices. Rake in the cashola.
Everyone already has a (pirated/stolen/copyright-infringed/shared/borrowe d/whatever) version of XP anyways! Muhahaha!!!!
Why? Its not like anyone on /. bothers to RTFA before getting on their soapbox anyways.
They are trained to lie to you and tell you they are in Cleveland or whatever. They are even giving these CSRs lessons on how to sound more American and about American culture. They don't even you their real name, they are all Bob, or John, or Mike.
Your jobs are belong to us!
Sounds like another "man hacks dog" story to me...
Sellers get screwed by non-paying bidders, Nigerian-style scams, phishers, eBay/Paypal, etc.
Seems like the only ones not getting screwed are eBay and paypal.
BTW, in the industry I work in (automotive aftermarket), eBay = knock-off/rip-off crap. Its where people buy conterfeit parts, knock-off parts, or parts that don't work. And all these people that don't ship and pocket the money.