I remember being quite excited about the prospect of some show about a group of mechanics that build end end motorcycles. What I wanted was to watch talented cats build beautiful bikes, what I got was some kind of soap opera.
Haven't you noticed that this is what every (or nearly every) TV show devolves into?
Even "regular" TV shows that start out pretty good, like "Code Black" or "Person of Interest" (which did have a wonderful final episode) seem to start spending more and more time with interpersonal relationships ("Soap Operas") than the actual overarching premise of the show.
Frankly, though, I think it says more about human psychology than it does about the creative skills of TV producers.
And now we come to the third "E" in Microsoft's tired formula.
Yes, I know it really has to do with technologies and acquired businesses; but "Extinguish" is what is being done to Users' personal data that they foolishly entrusted to Microsoft's pseudo-largesse.
I was hoping against hope that Bernie would leverage last-week's bullshit non-indictment of Hillary into one last push for his Campaign before the Convention.
But noooooo! Bernie has proven that he is nothing more than (yet another) spineless politician who is more than willing to "Go along to get along."
Business, tech-oriented people, the self-employed, creatives, and so on will continue to buy full-fledged computing hardware and to upgrade it over time,
You bet it, bro. I still have 2007 desktop systems running Linux like a charm, still kicking the asses of many a shiny iCraps and laptops [which are not real computers for me]. I plan to upgrade them some time into the 2020's.
So you think Macs are not "real computers", eh?
From what I can tell, your shiny Linux is eqiuvalent to about 3 or 4 of the blocks in this OS X/macOS Architecture diagram.
Oh, and OS X/macOS is a Certified UNIX. Linux is just a UNIX wanna-be.
How is Apple any better? They produce jobs in China. I think they started the whole "designed in America" thing so that people could somehow feel like they give a shit about the country they're headquartered in. If you think any global corporation cares about the little people, you're sorely mistaken.
Ironically, if Trump wins, we'll probably see more of this. If you can't import cheap labor, you can export the jobs.
Apple has been putting "Designed in California, U.S.A." on their products since I can remember. It is not some new "Schtick".
Work for hire doesn't have any good mechanisms for negative feedback. Ethics be damned, the work is simply given to the lowest bidder, so the future is very bleak for Android users.
It's already ghetto-enough as it is. How low can it go?
They can also warn management/security when certain troublesome customers come in, who need to be watched (like those that are bit tipsy, or people who will grab clearance tags and stick them on other, similar items.)
The director I would have worked for fought for the highest bonus percentage possible, and was even granted an exception to provide me director level stock options, but still couldn't get total compensation over $150k. I was told even most directors made under $200k in total comp,
And we sit here wondering why corps are turning to H1b workers in droves.
Seriously. I'm as capitalistic as anyone; but there is NOTHING that should command making that much money for a sustained period, unless you are saving the planet from an asteroid impact or a global pandemic.
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I remember being quite excited about the prospect of some show about a group of mechanics that build end end motorcycles. What I wanted was to watch talented cats build beautiful bikes, what I got was some kind of soap opera.
Haven't you noticed that this is what every (or nearly every) TV show devolves into?
Even "regular" TV shows that start out pretty good, like "Code Black" or "Person of Interest" (which did have a wonderful final episode) seem to start spending more and more time with interpersonal relationships ("Soap Operas") than the actual overarching premise of the show.
Frankly, though, I think it says more about human psychology than it does about the creative skills of TV producers.
The only reality TV show I'd like to watch is "Bill Gates Piñata"
I'd watch that, too!
You are all LUDDITES! Moooo! LUDDITES go mooooo! Moooo LUDDITES moooooo! You LUDDITE cows!
No, not the Cow guy; we wanted the Appy guy!
Where is the app guy when you need him? He should've been straight on this.
That's exactly what I came here to post.
And now we come to the third "E" in Microsoft's tired formula.
Yes, I know it really has to do with technologies and acquired businesses; but "Extinguish" is what is being done to Users' personal data that they foolishly entrusted to Microsoft's pseudo-largesse.
I'd rather have a Linux "certified" computer than Unix "certified". The world has moved on, gramps.
And I'm sure you speak for all, Coward.
I was hoping against hope that Bernie would leverage last-week's bullshit non-indictment of Hillary into one last push for his Campaign before the Convention.
But noooooo! Bernie has proven that he is nothing more than (yet another) spineless politician who is more than willing to "Go along to get along."
Sorry, Bernie. You blew it.
The Corporate Overlords want Clinton. Resistance if futile. Anyone who votes for Clinton is enabling more of the same, ad infinitum.
Exactly!
Business, tech-oriented people, the self-employed, creatives, and so on will continue to buy full-fledged computing hardware and to upgrade it over time,
You bet it, bro. I still have 2007 desktop systems running Linux like a charm, still kicking the asses of many a shiny iCraps and laptops [which are not real computers for me]. I plan to upgrade them some time into the 2020's.
So you think Macs are not "real computers", eh?
From what I can tell, your shiny Linux is eqiuvalent to about 3 or 4 of the blocks in this OS X/macOS Architecture diagram. Oh, and OS X/macOS is a Certified UNIX. Linux is just a UNIX wanna-be.
How is Apple any better? They produce jobs in China. I think they started the whole "designed in America" thing so that people could somehow feel like they give a shit about the country they're headquartered in. If you think any global corporation cares about the little people, you're sorely mistaken.
Ironically, if Trump wins, we'll probably see more of this. If you can't import cheap labor, you can export the jobs.
Apple has been putting "Designed in California, U.S.A." on their products since I can remember. It is not some new "Schtick".
Renouncing US citizenship now requires a $2500USD (IIRC) payment
How in the FUCK can a country make me PAY to stop being a Citizen? That CANNOT be legal, and it sure as HELL isn't Constitutional!
Work for hire doesn't have any good mechanisms for negative feedback. Ethics be damned, the work is simply given to the lowest bidder, so the future is very bleak for Android users.
It's already ghetto-enough as it is. How low can it go?
They can also warn management/security when certain troublesome customers come in, who need to be watched (like those that are bit tipsy, or people who will grab clearance tags and stick them on other, similar items.)
...or are black. You forgot that.
No. They just greet people.
In some stores, they assist people with getting shopping carts, too.
The director I would have worked for fought for the highest bonus percentage possible, and was even granted an exception to provide me director level stock options, but still couldn't get total compensation over $150k. I was told even most directors made under $200k in total comp,
And we sit here wondering why corps are turning to H1b workers in droves.
Seriously. I'm as capitalistic as anyone; but there is NOTHING that should command making that much money for a sustained period, unless you are saving the planet from an asteroid impact or a global pandemic.
Google has announced its new "Android Fundamentals" training program, which aims to train and certify up to two million Android developers in India.
The jokes just write themselves on this one.
Bruce Perens is lower.
Usually has more to offer, too. ;-)
I don't know about the "has more to offer part"; but I did see a post from him a week or so ago. I think his UID is in the THIRTIES!!!
The third-knob under your office chair.
Oh, God No! Tell me you didn't touch that!
Well, He was only really using 1 or 2 of them, lately. Not even touching the one I'm from, despite being first documented in only 1964.
Less than eye-blink, cosmically speaking.
OMG! I think that's the lowest UID I've ever personally seen on /.!!!
Welcome (back) to the discussion!
Two factor will be the ONLY choice in the near future.
Did I miss something in the Keynote?
Except that when 40M people are locked out of their Apple accounts, it will inevitably make Apple look bad, regardless of how dumb their user base is.
This is why every smart company will move to two factor authentication before long.
iOS offers 2FA. However, it is up to the user to use it.
I think it's just creepy for someone to ask me to consider someone I've never met as family.
You are a programmer, and too used to taking things literally. Common personality defect in "techy" people. Maybe you'll grow out of it, maybe not.
Only 20 more days until I can run windows update again!
That's precisely what they want you to think...
"The free upgrades to Windows 10 will continue until morale improves."
Exactly.
Apple forces customers to buy new hardware for many software updates. I assume that's what he was referring to.
Apple doesn't force customers to do anything.
Grow up.