That is corporate Income Tax...
Only income is taxed. We should assume that a corporation earns $10 on every $100 in revenue. That would calculate to $3.50 of every $100 you spend.
I truly don't understand the cost savings by not including a recovery DVD. Here is a rough estimate on costs associated with each option.
* Include DVD recovery disc - 10 cents per disc
* Customer calls in to have recovery DVD shipped - 5 dollars per disc (includes support call, shipping and handling)
The computer company is counting at least 1 in 50 people will not call their support line to recover their PC. Knowing the typical home user, this is an extremely high ratio. I suspect that the actual ratio would actually be 1 in 5 or lower. The combination of MS Windows and a home user would usually lead to an unstable OS within a year.
I could either way on this issue. It is nice to have a complete Linux installation with all the basic application already installed. On the other hand, we don't want a bloated Linux distro with tons of unwanted apps. With the Ubuntu netbook edition, it might makes sense to remove OpenOffice to make the Linux distro leaner. The Ubuntu software center makes quite easy for an user to install OpenOffice after the install. I don't agree with removing Gimp from the standard Ubuntu desktop edition. A decent graphic editing program is needed by many computer users.
After struggling with this for hours...finally getting it to work...and then enjoying the slow-as-molasses solution that VNC is, I started to think that paying $100 or $200 for Windows and just clicking a few checkboxes to enable Remote Desktop was looking pretty damn good. (And Remote Desktop performance is way better, too.)
Funny you should mention how easy it is to enable Remote Desktop in Windows. I was infuriate that Vista Premium Edition removed Remote Desktop. I was able to hack Vista to allow Remote Desktop connection.
http://www.unet.fi/fransblog/2007/08/30/enable-remote-desktop-connection-on-vista-home-premium/
In the end, I found that it was not any easier to configure Remote Desktop in Vista as compared to Ubuntu. This was one of many reason I decided to remove Vista from two of my personal PCs, and load Ubuntu. This is from a long time Microsoft user, who now actively looks to replace MS software with FOSS solutions.
You and the IT department works for the company. Everyone should be working together to fulfill the company's vision. The IT group has objectives and goals that are sometimes larger then your individual needs. Keep in mind that they are human, as such will want to be in their 'comfort zone' with technology implementation. I'm sure they have limited resources and do not have the time or money to easily switch technologies.
I sympathize if your working at company with a dysfunctional IT department. Users can fill helpless when their essential work tools are not operating correctly. Not sure how a modern company would survive in the current economy without a strong core IT department.
Obviously you were never in charge of an IT organization. These control freaks are attempting to keep the business network running reliably. They are responsible in ensuring that computer systems are able to meet the needs of the business. These restrictions and procedures are needed to keep systems secure and stable. You're demands are similar to asking a person pickup your dry cleaning during lunch. The IT folks are not here to grant your technological wishes. You are being disrespectful to the people who work hard to keep system operating 24/7/forever.
The reason Apple has a hard time with business sales is the hardware lock in. Large corporations are always looking to reduce bottom line costs. It is hard to justify Mac hardware that can be 30% or more expensive then PCs. The TCO on supporting both hardware is about the same. Any savings gained from a stable Mac platform would be offset to develop more custom business applications. Regularly, fortune 500 corporation are negotiating better pricing from Dell, HP or Lenovo. It is fairly easy for them to switch between the PC platforms. Even if the Apple hardware was better priced, the migration to Macs would become a huge expensive project.
I just went to our local Best Buy tonight and notice the following
* No Wiis were available
* 6 360 cores systems available, no premiums
* Tons (more then 20) of 60G PS3 systems available.
Not looking good for PS3 after the holiday season
Actually, the 19" HDTV has a 4:3 aspect ratio. I also thought it was widescreen at first glance. Honestly, I do not believe that many of these TVs will actually be used to view HD content. Most of these will be placed in bedrooms and dorms.
I agree that the prices for the same size standard TVs are still cheaper then HDTV. The point was that a particuar HDTV model was affordable for the masses.
ISP should setup caching servers right on their network. They could then sell storage rights to content providers. This would be similar to how grocery stores sells self space for best visibility for their vendor's products. This would benefit all parties. It would lessen the load on the content provider's servers and network pipes. The ISP customer would get the fastest possible download speeds.
This is definitely the year of the HDTV.
I was one of the first customers at the local Target this morning. Target had a 19" LCD HDTV for around $170. Most of the shoppers had one of these in their cart. At this price point, just about everyone can afford to have an HDTV. There is little or no market for a standard tube TV anymore, when a HDTV can be had at the same price point. With so many HDTV being sold, the demand for HDTV will be increasing dramatically.
eBay moguls could always buy a 360 to actually play games. Best Buy will offer Xbox 360 launch day deals for PS3 campers who did not get their prize.
http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=3341
If Sony was the first out with the next generation of console, your statements would make sense. consumers have other console options and are not locked into the Playstation for the latest gaming experience.
Or all of us could be wasting our time with this subject. Both formats could be as relevant as SVHS.
I don't think either format is needed. I'm quite happy with DVD.
Or I could be getting old and content
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I would consider buying only if Angry Birds is available for PSP2!
We need better game design and not the fastest hardware.
That is corporate Income Tax... Only income is taxed. We should assume that a corporation earns $10 on every $100 in revenue. That would calculate to $3.50 of every $100 you spend.
I truly don't understand the cost savings by not including a recovery DVD. Here is a rough estimate on costs associated with each option.
* Include DVD recovery disc - 10 cents per disc
* Customer calls in to have recovery DVD shipped - 5 dollars per disc (includes support call, shipping and handling)
The computer company is counting at least 1 in 50 people will not call their support line to recover their PC. Knowing the typical home user, this is an extremely high ratio. I suspect that the actual ratio would actually be 1 in 5 or lower. The combination of MS Windows and a home user would usually lead to an unstable OS within a year.
I could either way on this issue. It is nice to have a complete Linux installation with all the basic application already installed. On the other hand, we don't want a bloated Linux distro with tons of unwanted apps. With the Ubuntu netbook edition, it might makes sense to remove OpenOffice to make the Linux distro leaner. The Ubuntu software center makes quite easy for an user to install OpenOffice after the install. I don't agree with removing Gimp from the standard Ubuntu desktop edition. A decent graphic editing program is needed by many computer users.
Huh, Remote Control = Business Resources?
Because it is so clear on Microsoft website which of the four editions includes Remote Desktop functionality.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx
After struggling with this for hours...finally getting it to work...and then enjoying the slow-as-molasses solution that VNC is, I started to think that paying $100 or $200 for Windows and just clicking a few checkboxes to enable Remote Desktop was looking pretty damn good. (And Remote Desktop performance is way better, too.)
Funny you should mention how easy it is to enable Remote Desktop in Windows. I was infuriate that Vista Premium Edition removed Remote Desktop. I was able to hack Vista to allow Remote Desktop connection.
http://www.unet.fi/fransblog/2007/08/30/enable-remote-desktop-connection-on-vista-home-premium/
In the end, I found that it was not any easier to configure Remote Desktop in Vista as compared to Ubuntu. This was one of many reason I decided to remove Vista from two of my personal PCs, and load Ubuntu. This is from a long time Microsoft user, who now actively looks to replace MS software with FOSS solutions.
You and the IT department works for the company. Everyone should be working together to fulfill the company's vision. The IT group has objectives and goals that are sometimes larger then your individual needs. Keep in mind that they are human, as such will want to be in their 'comfort zone' with technology implementation. I'm sure they have limited resources and do not have the time or money to easily switch technologies. I sympathize if your working at company with a dysfunctional IT department. Users can fill helpless when their essential work tools are not operating correctly. Not sure how a modern company would survive in the current economy without a strong core IT department.
Obviously you were never in charge of an IT organization. These control freaks are attempting to keep the business network running reliably. They are responsible in ensuring that computer systems are able to meet the needs of the business. These restrictions and procedures are needed to keep systems secure and stable. You're demands are similar to asking a person pickup your dry cleaning during lunch. The IT folks are not here to grant your technological wishes. You are being disrespectful to the people who work hard to keep system operating 24/7/forever.
The reason Apple has a hard time with business sales is the hardware lock in. Large corporations are always looking to reduce bottom line costs. It is hard to justify Mac hardware that can be 30% or more expensive then PCs. The TCO on supporting both hardware is about the same. Any savings gained from a stable Mac platform would be offset to develop more custom business applications. Regularly, fortune 500 corporation are negotiating better pricing from Dell, HP or Lenovo. It is fairly easy for them to switch between the PC platforms. Even if the Apple hardware was better priced, the migration to Macs would become a huge expensive project.
Amen Brother
That is why Apple will always be a niche OS
I just went to our local Best Buy tonight and notice the following * No Wiis were available * 6 360 cores systems available, no premiums * Tons (more then 20) of 60G PS3 systems available. Not looking good for PS3 after the holiday season
We sure have come a long way since lawn darts!
Actually, the 19" HDTV has a 4:3 aspect ratio. I also thought it was widescreen at first glance. Honestly, I do not believe that many of these TVs will actually be used to view HD content. Most of these will be placed in bedrooms and dorms.
I agree that the prices for the same size standard TVs are still cheaper then HDTV. The point was that a particuar HDTV model was affordable for the masses.
ISP should setup caching servers right on their network. They could then sell storage rights to content providers. This would be similar to how grocery stores sells self space for best visibility for their vendor's products. This would benefit all parties. It would lessen the load on the content provider's servers and network pipes. The ISP customer would get the fastest possible download speeds.
This is definitely the year of the HDTV. I was one of the first customers at the local Target this morning. Target had a 19" LCD HDTV for around $170. Most of the shoppers had one of these in their cart. At this price point, just about everyone can afford to have an HDTV. There is little or no market for a standard tube TV anymore, when a HDTV can be had at the same price point. With so many HDTV being sold, the demand for HDTV will be increasing dramatically.
eBay moguls could always buy a 360 to actually play games. Best Buy will offer Xbox 360 launch day deals for PS3 campers who did not get their prize. http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=3341
The one mistake that will absolutely doom the PS3 is low production counts. Not having 2 millon PS3 units shipped by Christmas will be bad for Sony.
If Sony was the first out with the next generation of console, your statements would make sense. consumers have other console options and are not locked into the Playstation for the latest gaming experience.
Or all of us could be wasting our time with this subject. Both formats could be as relevant as SVHS. I don't think either format is needed. I'm quite happy with DVD. Or I could be getting old and content