Not sure about Vista, but with XP if you wanted a license that you could move from computer to computer (like when you old one died and you built a new one) you had to pay the $200.
My main problem with mainframes (other than the text based interface) when I worked with them was COBOL. Its such a backwards language. Of course, the mainframe could have run C or Java, but they wouldn't let us (management that is, not IBM.)
Why are you complaining? They are trying to find a way to NOT hurt people. It could be much worse. Did you want them to spend the money on a vaporizing ray?
Some open source projects are created in such a way that you can add features to them by writting plugins (Rockbox, Media Portal, Mythtv, etc.) That might be a good way to get involved with the community.
In the US you go into a store and see a selection of phones from a couple of carriers. Someone comes up and tries to help you. But unfortunately, they know very little about what they're offering. They will show you confusing plans and even more confusing data plans. And don't forget the coverage maps that use different shades of the same color to show covered and non-covered areas. Then they'll try to sign you up for a two year contract without mentioning that a one year contract is available.
For a while, I've understood that denser areas would get service quicker. But by now, the communications companies have had plenty of time (over a decade) to expand their networks out and they still haven't done it. It's very frustrating.
"arbitrary use of the brushed metal theme instead of the standard Aqua theme."
Sounds like what Microsoft does with Office. Every time they release a new version, it doesn't look like the rest of the Windows apps that follow standards.
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"Future Zune products will feature podcasting support"
Are they saying that it will take a new hardware model to support podcasting?? Apple did it with just software.
...if it came with Windows XP.
I'd rather have First Wave. But I guess I should be glad they at least gave it an ending and didn't leave it hanging.
You left out "what Episodes I-III did for Star Wars."
The movie was a box-office disaster?
I thought it broke even.
"inhibit the growth of wireless broadband in the country"?
It didn't think it could get much more inhibitted than it already is.
OLPC guy #1: Looks like we're not going to be able to make this thing for $150. How are we going to get costs down?
OLPC guy #2: Guess it's time to sell some more ad-space. Where are we on the phone list?
OLPC guy #1: Looks like we're doing to the "I"s.
OLPC guy #2: Start dialing.
Wow. I almost cried. I just upgraded from dial-up to satellite and I still can't download a Linux ISO because of bandwidth caps.
1. Leak film on bittorrent.
2. ?
3. Profit!
Not sure about Vista, but with XP if you wanted a license that you could move from computer to computer (like when you old one died and you built a new one) you had to pay the $200.
"the damage would affect one film and one player."
Shouldn't that read "affect one film and everyone who bought that player"?
$19 million? They probably plan on reselling it for $25 million on eBay.
My main problem with mainframes (other than the text based interface) when I worked with them was COBOL. Its such a backwards language. Of course, the mainframe could have run C or Java, but they wouldn't let us (management that is, not IBM.)
You just paid $600 for a phone (that you knew had the battery sealed inside). How much did you expect parts and labor to be?
Why are you complaining? They are trying to find a way to NOT hurt people. It could be much worse. Did you want them to spend the money on a vaporizing ray?
Yes, my iPod Nano plays songs from eMusic just fine.
Some open source projects are created in such a way that you can add features to them by writting plugins (Rockbox, Media Portal, Mythtv, etc.) That might be a good way to get involved with the community.
You mean the features it should have added to its network years ago?
In the US you go into a store and see a selection of phones from a couple of carriers. Someone comes up and tries to help you. But unfortunately, they know very little about what they're offering. They will show you confusing plans and even more confusing data plans. And don't forget the coverage maps that use different shades of the same color to show covered and non-covered areas. Then they'll try to sign you up for a two year contract without mentioning that a one year contract is available.
"Locking people in a tank for 17 months and watching how they deal with each other is a valuable experiment"
Sounds like a reality show waiting to happen.
I liked it too. I think everyone else didn't because they wanted it to have the same actors as the game.
For a while, I've understood that denser areas would get service quicker. But by now, the communications companies have had plenty of time (over a decade) to expand their networks out and they still haven't done it. It's very frustrating.
1. Start computer company
2. Have good tech support
3. Profit!!!
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"Who are we to say that our way of life is better?"
I say our way is better. Some things are just better. A fork IS better than chopsticks.
"arbitrary use of the brushed metal theme instead of the standard Aqua theme."
Sounds like what Microsoft does with Office. Every time they release a new version, it doesn't look like the rest of the Windows apps that follow standards.