That and any non free software you have are bigger threats than sftp over wireless. Going to cite anything for this one? Or am I going to be left waiting like I have with this gem?
M$ does pressure ISPs to do dumb things. If you think M$ does not have the ability to harm Comcast with an "update", you are sadly deluded. Cox people have told me that M$, AOL and other lean on them to block ports and do other dumb things Provide some real evidence other than the usual "someone told me" thing you do.
This is simple cause and effect stuff, and you're responsible. No it's not, and no I'm not. You would be spot on if Microsoft didn't have free will, but as a gestalt entity it most definitely does.
There's so many things wrong with that that I don't know where to begin.
Buying something from someone does not make you accountable for what they do. My money does not come with indemnity telling Microsoft they can do what they want.
Seriously, if you think that, you have a major problem.
No one is saying that Microsoft's demise will be immediate nor even noticeable for some time, OP was, hence my sarcastic comment.
If Microsoft are deposed, fine. I honestly don't care. What I care about is having the right tool for what I'm doing. I play games, therefore it's Vista.
And yes, I have read the Softpedia article about all the programs that 'spy on the user', when really they're collecting anonymous usage data (which I couldn't care less about), are blockable at the firewall level and all inform you that they're doing so. When an article says "Microsoft is transparent about what they do with your data, it's all written in the EULA, and none of says they'll use it to identify you, BUT THEY WILL ANYWAY!!!!11!!" I tend to lose hope that it's unbiased and factual.
When you have one of the most influential people in Open Source refuse to accept the license you have written in favour of an incompatible prior version, you have already automatically created a division between idealists and pragmatists, with both technically working on the same codebase.
When your developers can't even decide between them how they want their code used, I can't see any situation where it could help.
How are new formats designed to make sure people buy a new word processor when Microsoft release compatibility packs for older versions so they can open the new formats?
That one simple fact blows your entire post out of the water.
GP is right. Why not try ringing the licensing hotline? Or read these quotes from their website:
Under the Communications Act 2003, you need a television licence to receive or record television programmes. You don't, therefore, need a license if you don't receive or record television programmes. Another quote:
What if I only use a TV to watch videos/DVDs/as a monitor for my games console? Do I still need a licence?
You need to notify us in writing that this is the case and one of our Enforcement Officers may need to visit you to confirm that you do not need a licence. Source: TV Licensing FAQ, under 'General questions'.
There. YOU DO NOT NEED A LICENSE IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE TELEVISION PROGRAMMES ON YOUR TELEVISION. Can you stop being so fucking retarded now? You're making my head hurt.
I'll try and stick to things you actually linked to 'proof' for.
OS/2 This is a new one, yet just as much of a lie as the others. Microsoft didn't kill OS/2, they merely withdrew from writing it. IBM had the reins from then, and OS/2 and OS/2 Warp merely didn't catch on. Unless you have some other evidence to prove otherwise?
They set up BIOS non standards like ACPI, to not run with free software. Your link still doesn't prove anything. I love how you normally resort to 'APM is better' when that was also developed by Microsoft. I also love the last time that you argued this where your lies got ripped to shreds - mainly on the grounds that the email says "We did a lot of work on this. Maybe it would be nice if we actually got rewarded?" and, still, absolutely nothing came of it.
Winmodems are still a significant impediment as a large percentage of the frugal market for GNU/Linux users are also dail up users. How are 'Winmodems' an attack on GNU/Linux? It's up to manufacturers whether they put the load in the hardware or the software. Also, 'Winmodem' is actually a US Robotics brand name. How was the idea of Winmodems therefore Microsoft trying to kill Linux?
M$ has even attacked the ogg vorbis music format by forbidding it's use in the majority of music players. From good old reliable Register, who have no anti-MS sentiment at all. The judge refused to pursue the case due to 'No harm, no foul', Microsoft withdrew the clause, and there's actually no reason to believe other the explanation given by Microsoft wasn't true. Unless, again, you're privy to information that the rest of the internet is sorely lacking?
Their interference with email standards should be seen in the same vein. What interference are you referring to? A Google search for 'Microsoft interferes with email standards' returned no relevant results. Care to elaborate?
I still need to try Knoppix, I have the CD for it lying on my desk. I'll try Slax too, if you think it'll work.
Unfortunately I don't see any reason for me to move away from Vista yet, though if the lag on City of Heroes gets any worse I might just format my whole computer in frustration...
That comment is going to remain in my head for some time - I knew Stallman was... to be polite, very keen on free software, but I didn't know to what extent.
The turnaround for console replacement is less than a month. They say two weeks maximum to receive and two weeks maximum to return it.
So even if it did fail (the new consoles already have the issue fixed, so less likely now), your assertion that you'll wait 'months' for a replacement is false.
Well, I can't admit to seeing any issues here, not that it denies the existence of them elsewhere.
I'm quite surprised that this doesn't happen more often, actually. The last time I remember a problem with a Windows Update that made the news was sometime towards the end of last year. Someone can correct me, though, if they feel the need.
In your first link, you could completely trounced by people who knew something about ACPI. In the second, neither the linked blog nor the post mention Microsoft once. The third is a google search seemingly designed to bring up carbon copies of the same article, all of which cite the email which has already been shown to be inconclusive.
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Don't confuse me for someone who cares about your crusade against Microsoft.
Yes, because Apple are the epitome of niceness. They've never locked anyone in to a format, platform or device.
So no.
There's so many things wrong with that that I don't know where to begin.
Buying something from someone does not make you accountable for what they do. My money does not come with indemnity telling Microsoft they can do what they want.
Seriously, if you think that, you have a major problem.
This is Slashdot. It's guilty until proven innocent, especially where Microsoft is concerned.
Source: 95% of the comments on this website.
If Microsoft are deposed, fine. I honestly don't care. What I care about is having the right tool for what I'm doing. I play games, therefore it's Vista.
And yes, I have read the Softpedia article about all the programs that 'spy on the user', when really they're collecting anonymous usage data (which I couldn't care less about), are blockable at the firewall level and all inform you that they're doing so. When an article says "Microsoft is transparent about what they do with your data, it's all written in the EULA, and none of says they'll use it to identify you, BUT THEY WILL ANYWAY!!!!11!!" I tend to lose hope that it's unbiased and factual.
There's a difference between being banned and collapsing under your own weight.
I know Shelley, and I know when it's being misused.
Yes. The world banning Microsoft products.
There's something that's going to happen.
Damn it, Twitter, we really thought you'd lost the password to your sockpuppet account.
Or did you think we'd forget if you waited long enough?
Seriously?
When you have one of the most influential people in Open Source refuse to accept the license you have written in favour of an incompatible prior version, you have already automatically created a division between idealists and pragmatists, with both technically working on the same codebase.
When your developers can't even decide between them how they want their code used, I can't see any situation where it could help.
How are new formats designed to make sure people buy a new word processor when Microsoft release compatibility packs for older versions so they can open the new formats?
That one simple fact blows your entire post out of the water.
You need to notify us in writing that this is the case and one of our Enforcement Officers may need to visit you to confirm that you do not need a licence. Source: TV Licensing FAQ, under 'General questions'.
There. YOU DO NOT NEED A LICENSE IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE TELEVISION PROGRAMMES ON YOUR TELEVISION. Can you stop being so fucking retarded now? You're making my head hurt.
I still need to try Knoppix, I have the CD for it lying on my desk. I'll try Slax too, if you think it'll work.
Unfortunately I don't see any reason for me to move away from Vista yet, though if the lag on City of Heroes gets any worse I might just format my whole computer in frustration...
That comment is going to remain in my head for some time - I knew Stallman was... to be polite, very keen on free software, but I didn't know to what extent.
My two experiences with LiveCDs have been thus:
Ubuntu: Refused to detect keyboard and ran like a pig.
Mandriva: Failed to boot after 25 minutes of waiting.
YMMV, but if you're going to use Linux you might as well go the whole hog and actually install it.
The turnaround for console replacement is less than a month. They say two weeks maximum to receive and two weeks maximum to return it.
So even if it did fail (the new consoles already have the issue fixed, so less likely now), your assertion that you'll wait 'months' for a replacement is false.
Well, I can't admit to seeing any issues here, not that it denies the existence of them elsewhere.
I'm quite surprised that this doesn't happen more often, actually. The last time I remember a problem with a Windows Update that made the news was sometime towards the end of last year. Someone can correct me, though, if they feel the need.
Because his name is known, therefore it sells more when they put it on.
Did you think John Madden writes American football games?
Sorry, the post does mention Microsoft but only to say they have trouble with vendors, not that they screwed something up.
Point still stands, carry on.
In your first link, you could completely trounced by people who knew something about ACPI. In the second, neither the linked blog nor the post mention Microsoft once. The third is a google search seemingly designed to bring up carbon copies of the same article, all of which cite the email which has already been shown to be inconclusive.
Try again?
By 'The usual screw', you mean 'the usual thing that I say happens that I can't prove", right?