If a movie can be made, maybe SciFi could run a miniseries or two, as was initially done with Battlestar. Technically a long movie, not a TV show... ah, pipe dreams.
Having an opinion about a machine does not necessarily involve so much logic, and especially not morals. I own a Dell and I can say it sucks if I feel like it. If that's immoral, off to Hell I go.:-P
Linspire could serve as stepping stone for people who are super-comfortable with Windows, who also may be somewhat interested in Linux. Change is often a matter of disconcert. Over time, it could serve to bolster the open source community further, as people migrate over to "cheap Windows knockoffs".
a) Windows is not free with PCs--it's worked into the price. If you were to purchase the machine with no OS, you'd see the difference.
b) There are plenty of cross-platform solutions, e.g., OpenOffice.
Well, why should anyone care what someone may or may not have said about a company in the past?
Furthermore, there was no logic involved in saying Dell sucks--merely a statement of preferential opinion that is absolutely meaningless in the broader scope of things; does this mean Dell should sue me, too? Therein lies the point.
If you can make outrageous claims against something and have people believe the claims merely because you made the claim...well, then we are a sad lot indeed.
Well put. My final statement was a bit sarcastic--no actual reasoning involved.
I do think it is unfortunate that resources are spent chasing after such ventures. If your product is decent and fits into a certain market, it shouldn't matter what anyone has to say about it, although I understand it does--I would hope that people would see an outrageous claim and find out the facts for themselves, if they give it any credence at all.
The childish nature of these corporations is ridiculous. Looking through archives of up to nine years just to point out: "Hey, you said we suck!" Who cares.
If Dell did not suck, they would not have to be so defensive.
I agree that would be the optimum result, to weed out the decent dudes. As far as the brother/sister stuff--he or she, whatever--people get too hung up on words, and should worry more about actions.
Heh, lady robots could be a successful crime-deterrent: market them to the psychos.
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Are they also upset that the growing season is not determined by the sun's position over Stonehenge?
Under "believing things with no proof", please see my article:
The Bible: A Geek's Guide to Bug-Smashing
"blind faith":
Circular Logic a.k.a. Why Religion Makes my Head Hurt
It was like a really bad western in space.
I think the cross-genre campiness is part of the appeal.
If a movie can be made, maybe SciFi could run a miniseries or two, as was initially done with Battlestar. Technically a long movie, not a TV show... ah, pipe dreams.
And apocalypse should have occurred about five years ago. Go figure.
I bet they taste like chicken.
from the NY Times
It takes a clever hack to penetrate the sensitive areas, for my code is sleek and tight.
It's more a matter of ethical business practice.
Having an opinion about a machine does not necessarily involve so much logic, and especially not morals. I own a Dell and I can say it sucks if I feel like it. If that's immoral, off to Hell I go. :-P
You work for Dell or something?
Linspire could serve as stepping stone for people who are super-comfortable with Windows, who also may be somewhat interested in Linux. Change is often a matter of disconcert. Over time, it could serve to bolster the open source community further, as people migrate over to "cheap Windows knockoffs".
Well, it's good and cold. Perhaps they both want a new hockey rink.
a) Windows is not free with PCs--it's worked into the price. If you were to purchase the machine with no OS, you'd see the difference. b) There are plenty of cross-platform solutions, e.g., OpenOffice.
I'm considering moving to Canada...
Thank you for adding some intelligence to this inane debate. Cheers.
How long before pinging a router is an "investigable offence" for causing a drop in router resources?
Not very long, if such an act could be considered "trespassing" or something to that effect. See the cybercrime parts of the Patriot Act: CCIPS
Well, why should anyone care what someone may or may not have said about a company in the past?
Furthermore, there was no logic involved in saying Dell sucks--merely a statement of preferential opinion that is absolutely meaningless in the broader scope of things; does this mean Dell should sue me, too? Therein lies the point.
If you can make outrageous claims against something and have people believe the claims merely because you made the claim...well, then we are a sad lot indeed.
Well put. My final statement was a bit sarcastic--no actual reasoning involved.
I do think it is unfortunate that resources are spent chasing after such ventures. If your product is decent and fits into a certain market, it shouldn't matter what anyone has to say about it, although I understand it does--I would hope that people would see an outrageous claim and find out the facts for themselves, if they give it any credence at all.
Dear Mr. FlameBait:
No need to defend myself against imbeciles who have no idea how to speak to a lady.
A good point. I would think that if copyrighted content is to be archived for retrieval, they would need express permission from the owner.
The childish nature of these corporations is ridiculous. Looking through archives of up to nine years just to point out: "Hey, you said we suck!" Who cares.
If Dell did not suck, they would not have to be so defensive.
Well, that makes a hell of a lot more sense.
Perhaps we are both guilty of over-generalization, in any event.
So soon, darlin'? But you haven't even seen my box yet!
Er, that is, my LINUX box, boys...
then what do I say, if someone asks me what my sign is?
"Will work for food"I agree that would be the optimum result, to weed out the decent dudes. As far as the brother/sister stuff--he or she, whatever--people get too hung up on words, and should worry more about actions.
Heh, lady robots could be a successful crime-deterrent: market them to the psychos.