The sleazy advertizers may be a small minority, but they're a HUGE FUCKING PROBLEM, so don't try to make out like peoples perceptions are skewed on this subject.
I had to sign up to TPS (UK "do not call" database) to stop irratating numbers of cold callers (unfortunately offshore marketing firms don't feel the need to respect that database). I have to expend effort keeping my spam filters, pop-up blockers etc optimal. I have to do these things because of pervasive, in-your-face, annoying marketing tactics.
Are there non-sleazy advertisers out there? Yes, but don't make out like they're doing anyone a favour. I could live without their output, the best I can say about them is they're not actively pissing me off. But I'm certainly justified in focussing on the bastards who are pissing me off.
Fried a P4 1.8 running it at way over the recommended voltage for several months. But I doubt that guy is planning to run that thing constantly at 7.1GHz. He's got the bragging rights now.
I was just about to post that exact response:). Of course there are areas where AJAX apps have an edge right now, and maybe in the future when we all have gigabit broadband etc etc, those areas will increase.
Lighten up dude. Making fun of other cultures cuisine is a traditional lighthearted passtime. For example we Brits call the French Frogs, they call us "Rosbif". Scots get the piss taken about haggis all the time. It's only a problem if people decide to take it the wrong way.
Nah, what they're saying is they now realize it's stupid to try and do everything with a swiss army knife, when you can have a proper set of specialized tools instead. The fact that specialized tools came before the swiss army knife doesn't make them any less a superior solution.
I really think Sony should consider removing the barriers to homebrew software! Does anyone have any insight into why they're so uptight about it?
You really have to ask?
1. Having hobbyists be able to manipulate the device will lead to people being able to play pirated games and movies as far as they are concerned, and they probably have a point.
2. They might in the future want to sell you some of the features that you want to obtain via hacks. Why allow people to have for free what you might be able to make them pay for?
The OP was commenting on the face value of the situation, I don't think he was seriously suggesting that Microsoft is going to take a firm stance against monopolistic business practices. The fact that you understand Microsofts real reasons for taking this position doesn't preclude the situation taken at face value from being ironic.
Actually it is ironic. If you're going to try to be a language nazi, at least get your shit correct. Note definition 2a below.
irony ('r-n, 'r-) pronunciation n., pl. -nies.
1. a. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. b. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning. c. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See synonyms at wit1.
2. a. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: "Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" (Richard Kain). b. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.
There are some fan remixes included on Public Enemy's Revolverlution album, in fact the remix of "Shut Em Down" is one of the best things on the album. However as a general idea, I have very low expectation of what would be produced that way, music is not like software.
I wonder if despite the shortcomings of the systems, the cure to spam may indeed require a heavyweight like Microsoft strongarming everyone into using their anti-spam system. Much as I hate to say it, MS may be doing exactly what needs to be done to deal with the spam problem.
It only became known like 5 minutes ago (at least to NASA TV), I was watching the NASA TV feed at the time. Give them a few minutes to update their web pages.
The palm does have downsides... The sync software is terrible (mentioned in the article), their customer service SUCKS, and devices previous to the Treo 650 are NOT flash based--you lose your battery and backup battery, and you lose your information. They needed to upgrade to flash memory a LONG time ago.
Ditto with Pocket PC. Apparently the upcoming Windows Mobile 5 devices will sort that out, but existing Windows Mobile devices suffer the same as Palms in that respect.
As far as I've heard, there is one known proof of concept virus for the Pocket PC, and none seen in the wild. It's not something I worry about at the moment, although I'd guess it'll become a problem on Pocket PC before it's a problem on Palm.
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Maybe the guy is getting a Mac :).
The sleazy advertizers may be a small minority, but they're a HUGE FUCKING PROBLEM, so don't try to make out like peoples perceptions are skewed on this subject.
I had to sign up to TPS (UK "do not call" database) to stop irratating numbers of cold callers (unfortunately offshore marketing firms don't feel the need to respect that database). I have to expend effort keeping my spam filters, pop-up blockers etc optimal. I have to do these things because of pervasive, in-your-face, annoying marketing tactics.
Are there non-sleazy advertisers out there? Yes, but don't make out like they're doing anyone a favour. I could live without their output, the best I can say about them is they're not actively pissing me off. But I'm certainly justified in focussing on the bastards who are pissing me off.
Fried a P4 1.8 running it at way over the recommended voltage for several months. But I doubt that guy is planning to run that thing constantly at 7.1GHz. He's got the bragging rights now.
Try saving and accessing a terabyte customer db on your peecee
When did that become an "average desktop app"?
No. Any questions?
:). Of course there are areas where AJAX apps have an edge right now, and maybe in the future when we all have gigabit broadband etc etc, those areas will increase.
I was just about to post that exact response
I'm with you on that one. Though it's syndicated downloading rather than streaming. But yeah, definitely needs to be called something else.
I believe the guy who posted a picture of the DRM chip on the mobo a short while ago. Seeing is believing, right?
Your boss read Slashdot, doesn't he? Fess up!!!
Lighten up dude. Making fun of other cultures cuisine is a traditional lighthearted passtime. For example we Brits call the French Frogs, they call us "Rosbif". Scots get the piss taken about haggis all the time. It's only a problem if people decide to take it the wrong way.
Firefox does support ActiveX via this plugin. Not generally considered a good idea to use it, but it is there.
Bill works for Microsofts Astroturfing lab.
Nah, what they're saying is they now realize it's stupid to try and do everything with a swiss army knife, when you can have a proper set of specialized tools instead. The fact that specialized tools came before the swiss army knife doesn't make them any less a superior solution.
WTF... the BBC is being sensationalist, and The Register is being factual?!? I'm going back to bed.
I just want to know how "anatomically correct" she is before I buy one :).
I really think Sony should consider removing the barriers to homebrew software! Does anyone have any insight into why they're so uptight about it?
You really have to ask?
1. Having hobbyists be able to manipulate the device will lead to people being able to play pirated games and movies as far as they are concerned, and they probably have a point.
2. They might in the future want to sell you some of the features that you want to obtain via hacks. Why allow people to have for free what you might be able to make them pay for?
I was just going to say the same thing. If the $100 had included the RAM, it'd have been a huge bargain. As it is, no thanks.
The OP was commenting on the face value of the situation, I don't think he was seriously suggesting that Microsoft is going to take a firm stance against monopolistic business practices. The fact that you understand Microsofts real reasons for taking this position doesn't preclude the situation taken at face value from being ironic.
Actually it is ironic. If you're going to try to be a language nazi, at least get your shit correct. Note definition 2a below.
irony ('r-n, 'r-) pronunciation
n., pl. -nies.
1.
a. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
b. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
c. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See synonyms at wit1.
2.
a. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: "Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" (Richard Kain).
b. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.
Actually music itself is just like software.
Not in terms of it being necessarily improved by having alot of "developers", trust me on that.
There are some fan remixes included on Public Enemy's Revolverlution album, in fact the remix of "Shut Em Down" is one of the best things on the album. However as a general idea, I have very low expectation of what would be produced that way, music is not like software.
I wonder if despite the shortcomings of the systems, the cure to spam may indeed require a heavyweight like Microsoft strongarming everyone into using their anti-spam system. Much as I hate to say it, MS may be doing exactly what needs to be done to deal with the spam problem.
It only became known like 5 minutes ago (at least to NASA TV), I was watching the NASA TV feed at the time. Give them a few minutes to update their web pages.
From "floating" I thought this was going to involve waterproofing.
The palm does have downsides... The sync software is terrible (mentioned in the article), their customer service SUCKS, and devices previous to the Treo 650 are NOT flash based--you lose your battery and backup battery, and you lose your information. They needed to upgrade to flash memory a LONG time ago.
Ditto with Pocket PC. Apparently the upcoming Windows Mobile 5 devices will sort that out, but existing Windows Mobile devices suffer the same as Palms in that respect.
As far as I've heard, there is one known proof of concept virus for the Pocket PC, and none seen in the wild. It's not something I worry about at the moment, although I'd guess it'll become a problem on Pocket PC before it's a problem on Palm.