It seems like Linux Mint takes the current stable version of Ubuntu and just makes it feel... tighter. It also helps that they write some of their own software to make administering the system easier.
I think that the majority of tech savvy users won't see the point in integrating Picasa and Blogger into the Google+ platform because we're already use to using these services and know how to navigate around them. But for people like my grandmother who think Google is just the search page and GMail, this could help to bring them to a place where they feel more comfortable using other Google services. If Blogger and Picasa look more like something that my grandmother uses every day, she's going to be more likely to explore the service to see what it can do. I think Google is on the right track here. Having a common user interface among all of their products and services can only help to make it easier for users to start using new services that they never tried in the past.
I think this has been blown out of proportion a bit. Sure, Microsoft is going to support getting Linux running, but so what. If they support Virtual Server, they have to be able to support everything that can run on it. I don't see what the big deal is other than Linux purests saying "OMG, Micr0$0ft i$ $upp0rting Linux! LOLz0rz! HAHA".
Come on, it's stupid, it's annoying, and no one cares.
So the law states that ISPs have to give consumers a choice on their spam protection. Does the law mention anything about if the ISPs can charge the customer for that option?
Sooner or later the advertiser pool is going to dry up and Google is going to have to look to other sources of revenue. They can't keep banking their entire business profile on advertising. There are so many other sources trying to get your advertising dollar these days. One day someone is going to figure out a way to undercut Google and then it's all over for them.
...Microsoft is trying to hinder Linux. It's the biggest threat Microsoft has ever had. Microsoft knows that if they do not do anything to discredit Linux or prove that it isn't viable in the marketplace/business world, they won't be around much longer. It's a natural reaction to the Monopoly Microsoft has held for years.
The Earth's resources are dwindling and if we intend to survive the next two thousand years, we're going to have to find resources elsewhere to sustain ourselves. It's not soley a matter of scientific interest now, but a matter of survival.
...accessory manufacturers are complaining. The cell phone industry has been doing this for years. There will always be cheap knockoffs though, just take a look on EBay for that.
...that will break the US Patent Office's back. We're due for patent reform. It has become such a joke that just about any new technology or idea is already patented in some respect. And if it isn't already patented, someone out there can make a case showing their patent covers the new technology and they are due money in return for fair use.
There has to be a limit. Enough is enough.
A good stock price and progressive growth can mean a company is "back" to investors. Good support of its user base and new products and services help to show users that a company is "back". I think the second area is where Sun is/was lacking, and I believe that's what this article was making reference to.:)
There isn't any reason it needs to be avaliable to end users yet. The old scheme is still working. You don't replace a tire that is rated for 80k miles when it only has 40k on it...
Of course they can run side by side, but why turn it on now when it isn't absolutly necessary? We can still use IPv4 until it reaches critical mass. There's really no point in causing more headaches for support groups it's really needed. Right now, companies really don't need to. They can still wait a year or two to perfect their infrastructure.
Most of the major ISPs have already rolled support for IPv6. They started the rollout about five years ago when the lack of IP address began to be a problem. I know for a fact that Sprint is ready to roll it, they are just waiting for other networks to support it. T-Mobile is also ready to roll it as is AOL. It's not really a big deal. It's already been done. Everyone is just waiting to push the big red button and turn on the support. Hell, even Windows supports it.
Apparently RIM just needed to change a few key parts of their push software to get around the patents. It makes you wonder if going to court was really worth it. They should have just made the changes when the other company complained and been done with it.
This is a really good move on both sides. RIM's software is proven, while their hardware still has some crazy quirks. Palms hardware is proven, as is Palm OS, but a combination of the two pieces will make a great product.
That is just ridiculous. They have no way of enforcing it and even if they did, EBay would probably challenge the states. An easy way to get by it though would be to list all auctions as "Buy it Now" with the option to bid. That way it's like a regular online store and auctioning laws do not apply.
...FoxNews is reporting both sides of the story. It really does not matter why they would voice one opinion and then change it at a later date. All that really matters is that both views were reported.:)
AOL users get Google's search power built into the AOL client while Google gets to target AOL users with their advertising. It's a win win situation for both companies. With the money they make from a partnership like this, both companies will go through the roof.
Am I the only one who Google is making nervous?
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It seems like Linux Mint takes the current stable version of Ubuntu and just makes it feel... tighter. It also helps that they write some of their own software to make administering the system easier.
I think that the majority of tech savvy users won't see the point in integrating Picasa and Blogger into the Google+ platform because we're already use to using these services and know how to navigate around them. But for people like my grandmother who think Google is just the search page and GMail, this could help to bring them to a place where they feel more comfortable using other Google services. If Blogger and Picasa look more like something that my grandmother uses every day, she's going to be more likely to explore the service to see what it can do. I think Google is on the right track here. Having a common user interface among all of their products and services can only help to make it easier for users to start using new services that they never tried in the past.
I think this has been blown out of proportion a bit. Sure, Microsoft is going to support getting Linux running, but so what. If they support Virtual Server, they have to be able to support everything that can run on it. I don't see what the big deal is other than Linux purests saying "OMG, Micr0$0ft i$ $upp0rting Linux! LOLz0rz! HAHA". Come on, it's stupid, it's annoying, and no one cares.
So the law states that ISPs have to give consumers a choice on their spam protection. Does the law mention anything about if the ISPs can charge the customer for that option?
Sooner or later the advertiser pool is going to dry up and Google is going to have to look to other sources of revenue. They can't keep banking their entire business profile on advertising. There are so many other sources trying to get your advertising dollar these days. One day someone is going to figure out a way to undercut Google and then it's all over for them.
It may make them lighter and stronger, but does it make them cooler and cheaper?
...Microsoft is trying to hinder Linux. It's the biggest threat Microsoft has ever had. Microsoft knows that if they do not do anything to discredit Linux or prove that it isn't viable in the marketplace/business world, they won't be around much longer. It's a natural reaction to the Monopoly Microsoft has held for years.
The Earth's resources are dwindling and if we intend to survive the next two thousand years, we're going to have to find resources elsewhere to sustain ourselves. It's not soley a matter of scientific interest now, but a matter of survival.
...accessory manufacturers are complaining. The cell phone industry has been doing this for years. There will always be cheap knockoffs though, just take a look on EBay for that.
...it's free for DS owners, how long will they limit it from people using laptops or other WiFi enabled devices?
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...that will break the US Patent Office's back. We're due for patent reform. It has become such a joke that just about any new technology or idea is already patented in some respect. And if it isn't already patented, someone out there can make a case showing their patent covers the new technology and they are due money in return for fair use. There has to be a limit. Enough is enough.
A good stock price and progressive growth can mean a company is "back" to investors. Good support of its user base and new products and services help to show users that a company is "back". I think the second area is where Sun is/was lacking, and I believe that's what this article was making reference to. :)
There isn't any reason it needs to be avaliable to end users yet. The old scheme is still working. You don't replace a tire that is rated for 80k miles when it only has 40k on it...
Of course they can run side by side, but why turn it on now when it isn't absolutly necessary? We can still use IPv4 until it reaches critical mass. There's really no point in causing more headaches for support groups it's really needed. Right now, companies really don't need to. They can still wait a year or two to perfect their infrastructure.
Most of the major ISPs have already rolled support for IPv6. They started the rollout about five years ago when the lack of IP address began to be a problem. I know for a fact that Sprint is ready to roll it, they are just waiting for other networks to support it. T-Mobile is also ready to roll it as is AOL. It's not really a big deal. It's already been done. Everyone is just waiting to push the big red button and turn on the support. Hell, even Windows supports it.
I work for T-Mobile. :) BlackBerries are a large portion of our business. Trust me, I know.
Apparently RIM just needed to change a few key parts of their push software to get around the patents. It makes you wonder if going to court was really worth it. They should have just made the changes when the other company complained and been done with it.
This is a really good move on both sides. RIM's software is proven, while their hardware still has some crazy quirks. Palms hardware is proven, as is Palm OS, but a combination of the two pieces will make a great product.
That is just ridiculous. They have no way of enforcing it and even if they did, EBay would probably challenge the states. An easy way to get by it though would be to list all auctions as "Buy it Now" with the option to bid. That way it's like a regular online store and auctioning laws do not apply.
There are actually clever MySpace users? Wow, I'm shocked! What's next? People at Match.com without STDs?
...FoxNews is reporting both sides of the story. It really does not matter why they would voice one opinion and then change it at a later date. All that really matters is that both views were reported. :)
It's in Alpha. It's supposed to be buggy. :)
AOL users get Google's search power built into the AOL client while Google gets to target AOL users with their advertising. It's a win win situation for both companies. With the money they make from a partnership like this, both companies will go through the roof. Am I the only one who Google is making nervous?