Actually, I'd bet that Apple are providing the military with special phones that are locked to an "Apps Depot"
Bingo. That's got to be it. Apple aren't exactly publicing this tho' are they? Guess it won't go down to well with the Gandhi loving, prius driving, latte sipping, Bush hating segment of their user base.
I doubt it. More likely that (a) they're using Ad-hoc distribution and paying an appropriate
Ad hoc distribution? That will work fine! After all, the US army only has 100 soliders, so that will work fine with the ad hoc 100 user limit...oh wait.
they're using unlocked phones (which aren't "special"--you can buy unlocked phones from Apple for $600).
*rolls eyes* I don't mean sim-locked, I mean Apple's-distribution-channel-locked.
We're talking about iPod touches and iPhones here remember - Touches don't have sim cards.
The real question is: are the military funded applications sold through the Appstore? Or is the US army jail breaking their phones? Or is Apple providing the military special unlocked iPhones?
Perhaps Apple should consider rerunning their 'think different' campaign - this time with a sniper rather than Ghandi.
Somehow I think this might be an unsafe thing to have....
Luckily we don't currently walk around for 1/2 the day under a light source that's hot enough to burn a hole through a CD case (if it's placed close enough)...
You know, sometimes you can get the joke, but still reply to the meaning behind the joke without prefacing your comment with "I know you're joking, but".
I'm a user who doesn't run applications downloaded from completely untrustworthy sources like pirate p2p networks and you're correct -- I don't need a virus or malware checker.
Kurt Vonnegut's older brother, Bernard Vonnegut, 1914-1997 was a meteorologist who figured this out while working for General Electric. Why is this news now?
Cloud seeding has been practiced for many years, but quantifying its success has been difficult. This study claims to have done that. That is the news.
If you needed a hint that Cloud seeding itself wasn't the news, perhaps the fact that the summary is discussing a 45 year trial could have clued you in.
Oh, I agree. It is totally pointless trying to convince a numpty who thinks that there is equivalence between:
1) A Microsoft application that will download & install itself without user intervention in the default recommended configuration from Microsoft, alters a third party application & can only be disabled using a method that is specifically warned against by Micrsoft.
and
2) A Sun application you can opt to download, that alters a third party application & can be disabled via the control panel.
Bullshit. One's disabled through the control panel, the other's disabled through the registry, about which which MS itself states:
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
Do you seriously not see the difference between the fucking control panel and a registry hack? WTF? Is this windows or gentoo?
2) Both downloads are voluntarily (you can disable Windows Updates and perform updates manually, just like you have to download the Java VM manuall).
One is opt in, one is opt out. Again. Can you not see the goddamn difference.
3) You're the one who made the first assumption,
Numpty has no connations about intelligence, just knowledge (and even then, it is generally around a misconception). So again, you're wrong.
4) I do this for my own amusement, at my own free will, thank you.
No, you do it because I goad you into it. I await with amusement your next incorrect reply.
1) Installs (via Operating System automatic updates) a plugin to third party app without asking, offers a no method of uninstallation.
2) Installs a plugin to third party app without asking, offers a non-standard method of uninstallation.
Are both just as bad? Do you still not see the difference?
But hey, since it's MS, basic logic skills don't apply, right?
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Waaaaaaaaaaah! No, since its a convicted predatory monopolist & they're pushing out an uninstallable plugin via automatic updates (in a market they monopolise), basic logic skills do apply & they're different.
Your name suits you well.
I could say the same for you. If you changed your nick to gnumpty.
I said: there's no way to uninstall the MS addon at all & no way to deselect it during installation.
Notice the way I had uninstall bolded? You're quite right, Java sucks the same sort of sweaty donkey balls that MS does in that you can't deselect during installation.
However, how do you uninstall the MS patch? You can uninstall JQS through the java control panel. You can't do that for the MS patch.
there's no way to uninstall it from the add-on pane either, similar to the MS add-on.
No, it's not similar to the MS add-on you fucking numpty - there's no way to uninstall the MS addon at all & no way to deselect it during installation.
At least the MS plugin does something useful other than attempting to "maek ur javaz run fasterr"
Some of the recent updates for Java SE have included "Java Quick Starter". And for those with Ubuntu, there are a number of things that show up in the Add-ons list that are not explained well.
Neither of the examples you cite update an independently installed third party software without giving you an easy way of uninstalling.
I was skeptical until I got the 20" iMac in the office. It's gorgeous. We use it in video and blu-ray rendering, and we need to see the tiniest imperfection.
Assuming you've got a recent iMac, you've only got a 6 bit TN panel? Upgrade to the 24" imac - you will notice the difference.
Or buy one of the Samsung SPVA panels (or even a dell). If you think your TN panel looks nice, you'll be blown away by a real display.
Of course, things only get posted to Slashdot by the most diva-like Windows apologists.
Seriously. What the Fuck does Windows have to do with a hardware discussion? Are you stupid?
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Next time do a little research before getting sarcastic.
This is Slashdot m'boy. Not the sort of forum for your 'research' and 'facts'.
The right spelling is Gandhi.
Correct. I am a retard.
Actually, I'd bet that Apple are providing the military with special phones that are locked to an "Apps Depot"
Bingo. That's got to be it. Apple aren't exactly publicing this tho' are they? Guess it won't go down to well with the Gandhi loving, prius driving, latte sipping, Bush hating segment of their user base.
I doubt it. More likely that (a) they're using Ad-hoc distribution and paying an appropriate
Ad hoc distribution? That will work fine! After all, the US army only has 100 soliders, so that will work fine with the ad hoc 100 user limit...oh wait.
they're using unlocked phones (which aren't "special"--you can buy unlocked phones from Apple for $600).
*rolls eyes* I don't mean sim-locked, I mean Apple's-distribution-channel-locked.
We're talking about iPod touches and iPhones here remember - Touches don't have sim cards.
The real question is: are the military funded applications sold through the Appstore? Or is the US army jail breaking their phones? Or is Apple providing the military special unlocked iPhones?
Perhaps Apple should consider rerunning their 'think different' campaign - this time with a sniper rather than Ghandi.
Somehow I think this might be an unsafe thing to have....
Luckily we don't currently walk around for 1/2 the day under a light source that's hot enough to burn a hole through a CD case (if it's placed close enough)...
Hey?
You know, sometimes you can get the joke, but still reply to the meaning behind the joke without prefacing your comment with "I know you're joking, but".
I find it amusing that in this case it appears the inability to run Photoshop on Linux is a good thing.
But you can. Not sure if the malware will run however. Hopefully, one day wine will get compatible enough to be able to run windows viruses.
The obvious solution is to switch to Linux, because everyone knows it has no viruses and never will.
Silly. There's always been malware for linux. However, the lack of (much) commercial software means piracy is one less vector for infection.
I'm a user who doesn't run applications downloaded from completely untrustworthy sources like pirate p2p networks and you're correct -- I don't need a virus or malware checker.
Fixed that for you.
Oh please, let's not go back 10 steps
Not going back 10 steps, just a summary of what you've said. Doesn't look so good when spelt out so succinctly huh?
I shall leave
Aaaah, the classic slashdot "I have no comeback, I won't reply again"
(I await your next numpty reply with interest)
Kurt Vonnegut's older brother, Bernard Vonnegut, 1914-1997 was a meteorologist who figured this out while working for General Electric. Why is this news now?
Cloud seeding has been practiced for many years, but quantifying its success has been difficult. This study claims to have done that. That is the news.
If you needed a hint that Cloud seeding itself wasn't the news, perhaps the fact that the summary is discussing a 45 year trial could have clued you in.
so this is totally pointless
Oh, I agree. It is totally pointless trying to convince a numpty who thinks that there is equivalence between:
1) A Microsoft application that will download & install itself without user intervention in the default recommended configuration from Microsoft, alters a third party application & can only be disabled using a method that is specifically warned against by Micrsoft.
and
2) A Sun application you can opt to download, that alters a third party application & can be disabled via the control panel.
(I await your numpty reply with interest)
1) If you honestly think that a registry edit is an "easy way of uninstalling", than you are a true numpty.
2) The 'choices' their OEM made? Microsoft recommends Automatic update be turned on. You numpty.
1) Faster? hahahaha What a numpty. Do you include the time to search for the fix on the web? Numpty.
2) Hahahaha. Numpty. Most people don't install windows.
3) Hahahaha, yes - Your numptiness shines through in a single post.
4) Hahaha, reply again numpty.
1) Both can be easily disabled if you so desire
Bullshit. One's disabled through the control panel, the other's disabled through the registry, about which which MS itself states:
Do you seriously not see the difference between the fucking control panel and a registry hack? WTF? Is this windows or gentoo?
2) Both downloads are voluntarily (you can disable Windows Updates and perform updates manually, just like you have to download the Java VM manuall).
One is opt in, one is opt out. Again. Can you not see the goddamn difference.
3) You're the one who made the first assumption,
Numpty has no connations about intelligence, just knowledge (and even then, it is generally around a misconception). So again, you're wrong.
4) I do this for my own amusement, at my own free will, thank you.
No, you do it because I goad you into it. I await with amusement your next incorrect reply.
1) I'm not debating the merits of either plugin, just the fact that you can disable one & not the other.
2) No, you don't get it. You voluntarily download one app, the other is thrust upon you by virtue of a monopoly in operating systems.
3) If you believe you can judge your intelligence vs anyone else's from a few forum messages, then you truly are a numpty!
4) I command you to write another frothy reply!
No, I don't. Both are just as bad
1) Installs (via Operating System automatic updates) a plugin to third party app without asking, offers a no method of uninstallation.
2) Installs a plugin to third party app without asking, offers a non-standard method of uninstallation.
Are both just as bad? Do you still not see the difference?
But hey, since it's MS, basic logic skills don't apply, right?
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Waaaaaaaaaaah! No, since its a convicted predatory monopolist & they're pushing out an uninstallable plugin via automatic updates (in a market they monopolise), basic logic skills do apply & they're different.
Your name suits you well.
I could say the same for you. If you changed your nick to gnumpty.
I said: there's no way to uninstall the MS addon at all & no way to deselect it during installation.
Notice the way I had uninstall bolded? You're quite right, Java sucks the same sort of sweaty donkey balls that MS does in that you can't deselect during installation.
However, how do you uninstall the MS patch? You can uninstall JQS through the java control panel. You can't do that for the MS patch.
Seeing the difference now numpty?
there's no way to uninstall it from the add-on pane either, similar to the MS add-on.
No, it's not similar to the MS add-on you fucking numpty - there's no way to uninstall the MS addon at all & no way to deselect it during installation.
At least the MS plugin does something useful other than attempting to "maek ur javaz run fasterr"
Totally subjective numpty.
They still fuck around with stuff they shouldn't be fucking around with.
You want to clarify that? Java update shouldn't fuck with.... Java? Riiiiiiiiiight....
Or do you mean Ubuntu shouldn't include extensions in firefox for doing Ubuntu specific stuff? Riiiiiight.
WTF? Do you understand why this is an issue?
Some of the recent updates for Java SE have included "Java Quick Starter". And for those with Ubuntu, there are a number of things that show up in the Add-ons list that are not explained well.
Neither of the examples you cite update an independently installed third party software without giving you an easy way of uninstalling.
FFS.
Why don't you buy a matte overlay?
On a laptop? You've got to be kidding.
I was skeptical until I got the 20" iMac in the office. It's gorgeous. We use it in video and blu-ray rendering, and we need to see the tiniest imperfection.
Assuming you've got a recent iMac, you've only got a 6 bit TN panel? Upgrade to the 24" imac - you will notice the difference.
Or buy one of the Samsung SPVA panels (or even a dell). If you think your TN panel looks nice, you'll be blown away by a real display.
Of course, things only get posted to Slashdot by the most diva-like Windows apologists.
Seriously. What the Fuck does Windows have to do with a hardware discussion? Are you stupid?
with computers in crassly unsupported configurations that might not work?
Not to worry, a lenovo will be a refined unsupported configuration.
And frankly, Macs are bog standard intel PCs these days. OS X will run just fine on any other bog standard intel PC.
Anyway point wasn't "let's install OS X on all this", point was "Don't buy Apple hardware for this."
Gotcha - and I agree entirely. Sorry I misinterpreted your post.