Why not just block the apps you don't like? Or block all third party apps altogether? I haven't seen a pirate/vampire/werewolf invitation since 2007. Come, join us in 2008, it's nice here.
No kidding, most of the emotion seems to come from the article writer, using terms like 'fumes', 'angry outburst' and 'exasperated'. Does PC Pro actually know Rupert Murdoch enough to know that he's exasperated? They seem to be creating emotion and their own context.
Well, I have ADHD and I find that I can *only* multitask. While I can occasionally microfocus in perfect scenarios, I don't seem to have the ability to focus on one task at a time. I require multiple sources of stimulus to saturate and divide my attention, otherwise I'm easily distracted from a primary task. Fortunately, I'm in a line of work where I can harness this 'ability' in a proactive way. Making notes on every single idea or important that pops into my head is also a necessity, otherwise I'll forget it within minutes. I agree with the parent a few posts up, this article doesn't apply to me and the advent of multitasking computers has been a boon to me.
That's not me, jackass. I had no problem going on my current track, but it seems that someone else hijacked it. Fortunately, they made a similar point to what I was leading to. Since it's upsetting you so much, I'll leave it where it is.
Except this keeps the average user from loading up pirate software. Wii copy protection works for the masses, but doesn't work for the small handful that know how to get around it.
billions of monkeys typing on computers will inevitably create a small handful that can and will consistently break your closed source world.
Since we're being anal / technical, Unreal Tournament 2007 is also regarded as Unreal Tournament 3. So far, the only game that I see that's out and supporting Physx is Unreal Tournament 2007. So, I'm not sure if you're Nvidia shills or out of touch fanboys, but "LOTS of games" is a serious overstatement.
Intel, you've done what only you can do! With $6,000 worth of top-of-the-line processors, you've almost duplicated the performance of a $60 RADEON 2400XT. No they haven't. They're attempting to implement real-time ray tracing. A $60 video card can not do this.
Okay, considering what I know about hacking, how do you 'hack' your way into a laptop? I bet the real truth of the situation is that these two users installed some malware or other malicious files on their computers, that pushed sensitive data out, or at least gave them a back door rather than hackers 'hacking' it out. But using the word hacking sounds more sensational.
I cannot pretend to understand US politics... but I guess if something can sum up capatalism it's this story's summary. I was going to post a witty rebuke until I noticed that your spelling is as poor as your understanding of economics and government.
Oh, that's good, please cite examples. I'd start off by arguing that GST has been lowered and the federal income tax rates haven't changed (brackets have actually raised from inflation), but I'm sure you're just your average American yokel who's about as politically savvy as the next.
Huh? Whatever point you're trying to make, you completely forgot the rest of it.
I'm not sure if your brief question is regarding the original implementation of the GST in 1991 which was introduced to replace the 13.5% MST that had been in effect since 1924 (long before my time) or regarding the recent yearly lowering of the GST from 8% to 5$?
Quite frankly, I'm sure your point was neither of those, as you're probably too ignorant to have even the faintest clue about either, and was instead an attempt at sarcastic wit or low brow political humour. In any case, you should stay in the shallow end.
You must be American, and ignorant of the Canadian political system (or just a juvenile troll). Here, our politicians actually listen and implement laws or quash bills that the people don't agree with. Sure, they slip one by once in a while, but if a vocal majority has an issue, it will be looked into. Hell, this is good for the media attention alone.
But keep in mind there were amusement parks before there were cellphones. Yea, and there were lost children then too. Disney has a procedure and department set up for the *daily* lost child(ren).
Tell you what... when my business is successful enough, I'll hire more managers and then I can prove to you that I can delegate. Seriously, everyone isn't in the same situation as you, and my present inability to break contact from my business doesn't mean I haven't gained whatever enlightenment you might have.
Also you apparently are more interested in making money then in the people you are making the money for. Check your priorities. How is that apparent? How do you even know what my priorities are? Do you know if I play ball with my son every night after a long day of work, or help out with homework, or go on weekend family bike treks or hikes? You don't know any of this. You just assume that because I need my employees (or the alarm company, or important clients) to be able to contact me in the event of an emergency, that I'm more interested in making money than my family?
My kids won't get upset if I take an important call for a minute or two. I don't know why proponents of this are conjuring pictures of the workaholic business people that are portrayed in Hollywood, who have a couple cell phones in each ear... I just want it, "in case." In case of anything... a disaster at the park, a family emergency, finding my family members, receiving calls from work.
I require my phone, not just to stay in touch with my friends and loved ones, but also to keep in touch with my business. It's fine if I'm in a theatre for a few hours (I usually put it on vibrate), but if I have to be without it for a day... screw that, I'm not going to your place.
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Maybe Rupert Murdoch wrote conveyed his anger with Facebook's success in REALLY BIG LETTERS!!!111oneoneone
Why not just block the apps you don't like? Or block all third party apps altogether? I haven't seen a pirate/vampire/werewolf invitation since 2007. Come, join us in 2008, it's nice here.
No kidding, most of the emotion seems to come from the article writer, using terms like 'fumes', 'angry outburst' and 'exasperated'. Does PC Pro actually know Rupert Murdoch enough to know that he's exasperated? They seem to be creating emotion and their own context.
Well, I have ADHD and I find that I can *only* multitask. While I can occasionally microfocus in perfect scenarios, I don't seem to have the ability to focus on one task at a time. I require multiple sources of stimulus to saturate and divide my attention, otherwise I'm easily distracted from a primary task. Fortunately, I'm in a line of work where I can harness this 'ability' in a proactive way. Making notes on every single idea or important that pops into my head is also a necessity, otherwise I'll forget it within minutes. I agree with the parent a few posts up, this article doesn't apply to me and the advent of multitasking computers has been a boon to me.
That's not me, jackass. I had no problem going on my current track, but it seems that someone else hijacked it. Fortunately, they made a similar point to what I was leading to. Since it's upsetting you so much, I'll leave it where it is.
Since we're being anal / technical, Unreal Tournament 2007 is also regarded as Unreal Tournament 3. So far, the only game that I see that's out and supporting Physx is Unreal Tournament 2007. So, I'm not sure if you're Nvidia shills or out of touch fanboys, but "LOTS of games" is a serious overstatement.
So... Unreal 3?
So... Unreal 3? That's one...
Really? I don't know any gamers that are excited about this. Name more than one game (without googling) that supports Physx?
Okay, considering what I know about hacking, how do you 'hack' your way into a laptop? I bet the real truth of the situation is that these two users installed some malware or other malicious files on their computers, that pushed sensitive data out, or at least gave them a back door rather than hackers 'hacking' it out. But using the word hacking sounds more sensational.
Billion? Never heard of'em. My Linksys router isn't complaining...
Oh, that's good, please cite examples. I'd start off by arguing that GST has been lowered and the federal income tax rates haven't changed (brackets have actually raised from inflation), but I'm sure you're just your average American yokel who's about as politically savvy as the next.
Huh? Whatever point you're trying to make, you completely forgot the rest of it.
I'm not sure if your brief question is regarding the original implementation of the GST in 1991 which was introduced to replace the 13.5% MST that had been in effect since 1924 (long before my time) or regarding the recent yearly lowering of the GST from 8% to 5$?
Quite frankly, I'm sure your point was neither of those, as you're probably too ignorant to have even the faintest clue about either, and was instead an attempt at sarcastic wit or low brow political humour. In any case, you should stay in the shallow end.
You must be American, and ignorant of the Canadian political system (or just a juvenile troll). Here, our politicians actually listen and implement laws or quash bills that the people don't agree with. Sure, they slip one by once in a while, but if a vocal majority has an issue, it will be looked into. Hell, this is good for the media attention alone.
Wasn't Nvidia (and many others on Slashdot) bashing Intel for researching and announcing the inclusion of ray tracing support in future chipsets?
I don't know about that... HIV isn't stopping the greater infected areas from having sex, and neither are other STD's in first world coutries.
Also you apparently are more interested in making money then in the people you are making the money for. Check your priorities. How is that apparent? How do you even know what my priorities are? Do you know if I play ball with my son every night after a long day of work, or help out with homework, or go on weekend family bike treks or hikes? You don't know any of this. You just assume that because I need my employees (or the alarm company, or important clients) to be able to contact me in the event of an emergency, that I'm more interested in making money than my family?
uh, obviously the problem will be when I remove the phone to answer my important phone call and the park nazis come to take it away.
Or we'll just go somewhere that isn't imposing their beliefs on us... "Not going to this singular theme park" != "Not spending time with family"
My kids won't get upset if I take an important call for a minute or two. I don't know why proponents of this are conjuring pictures of the workaholic business people that are portrayed in Hollywood, who have a couple cell phones in each ear... I just want it, "in case." In case of anything... a disaster at the park, a family emergency, finding my family members, receiving calls from work.
I require my phone, not just to stay in touch with my friends and loved ones, but also to keep in touch with my business. It's fine if I'm in a theatre for a few hours (I usually put it on vibrate), but if I have to be without it for a day... screw that, I'm not going to your place.