Hi Bruce,
Just wanted to go off topic and say that I appreciated watching you in REVOLUTION OS. I knew that I knew the name as soon as I saw your post. I clicked on you sig, read what you are into and it clicked who you were. I am always reminded of how small of a world it is.
I think the real point of the submission is that If "WE" the community want to code, volunteer to test "as I did here" and think about the whole just a little more, then we'd all be better off for it. I wish I knew how to code, and perhaps I would lend a hand. (Anyone can suggest were to start? I am a fast learner who understands scripting/html and did a little Basic in school +10 years ago.)
For some reason (maybe because I watched it last night?) this reminds me of that line in the movie The Devil Wears Prada where she laughs and Meryl Streep lays into her about fashion and how the color sweater she was wearing was decided in that room. To her it didn't matter, but it is still important, otherwise we'd all look like fools. Remember the 70's?
I kid, but consider this article (Scienticfic American, "The Sorriest Animal") about what separates us from other animals. Part of the article talks about self esteem and needing to feel accepted. That is why we do just about anything we do outside of survival, because on some level it is. What I do not understand is why we can't wake up as a species and think seriously about the collective and what is best for all. We could build starships in 20-30 years, IF we looked for and purposely exploited our talent and treated each other with respect. But I truly believe we must first respect ourselves in order to respect others. But how can we do that, when we do not even consider that to be accepted, we need to accept others and assist, as they will be better to do for us.
To put another way, you have to think about yourself many times. Being quote selfish can be the most unselfish thing you do at times. If you aren't there, then things are completely out of your control. It may smell of It's a Wonderful Life, but if you truly think about the influences that we all have, that you yourself has, then you may understand my point.
Thanks, that helps and I knew it was familiar. However, I still want to know if eye for an eye will make the world blind, as in Ghandi's quote, what did he advocate in place? Surely there must be punishment and justice, otherwise you will have a completely lawless (by definition?) society.
On the other hand, the only thing that will "save" them if it really is as bad as the second Ask Slashdot insinuates is all of the population peacefully demonstrating and letting the country stop. Let all peacefully get arrested. Worst case scenario everyone is in jail, but it can't stay that way. Just start walking in like you will be coming out day after tomorrow.. even if his win was legit 63% can't take care of the rest in jail.
Someone there obviously feels this scared though and that troubles me. Is it overblown? Sure, but now we have a guy in a bad position with nuclear weapons on the horizon. We might even see a genocide of the smarter and more connected youths; 2nd worst case scenario (behind nuclear retaliation..) if they do not peacefully protest.
MosesJones - I was looking at your quote, and deciding it was interesting. However, I wonder, "What does Ghandi feel should be in place of eye for an eye?"
Anything in a living organism almost undoubtedly has a purpose, otherwise why would it be there? Sure parts of the human body have shrunken away (hair only on the head in extreme abundence, appendix) as they are no longer as useful, but they were there for some purpose originally. Even if it is a genetic mutation, it either gives the species a chance to prevail where it hadn't before or it allows the other members of the species to know this one's ancestors got into something bad, and therefore should not be bred with.
Sounds like the old familiar AOL. Guess that means it will fail eventually as well. I for one do not want to pay for other's TV channels, so I do not pay for cable. I do think however I will be able to find a an internet provider that is willing to give me what I want.. what I have now or better. Not access to things I do not want. If I wanted them, then I would pay for them. If Disney wants money for their products and services, they need to charge the individual users, otherwise, I will be calling and complaining that my bill went up and that I am switch ASAP.
... They could definitely use a little extra cash in their coffers for education if their uneducated, violent, and poor urban populace is any indication. Also, their roads are pretty bad, so extra money coming in could allow extra funds to go towards improving that.
BadAnalogyGuy, please don't dilute yourself or others if you think Louisiana is going to put any money toward education. Or more than anything for show. I am now convinced that they want to keep the people ignorant. The polls can be led by things like welfare. How do you think that Edwin "Fast Eddie" Edwards was re-elected after his first term when out of office he said I am a crook but you will never catch me? Two more terms for welfare; that is how. Then he sold the casino licenses that should have been properly bid for. Don't get me started on that. Tourism isn't everything. The money from the taxes on the casino's was supposed to get teacher pay to the regional average (from Louisiana to Georgia, where I am presently), but teachers had to picket in my hometown of Shreveport, just to get them to raise it to the state average. I always said if I made it out, I wouldn't return. I was able to leave five years ago.
The roads are bad they say because we wouldn't set the minimum drinking age to 21 for several years and were the last state to holdout. The government withheld federal funds for the rebuilding of roads until the laws were changed. So yea, the roads suck ass and you can tell you have left the state with your eyes closed at any border.
But enough about Louisiana, until the people decide to run the politicians out of town like the olds days, change will not come. But I think we live in a police state, until I see something like that happen.
Why we here on/. may agree, we are talking about big business here. I wish I had the confidence to say this has a fighting chance, but I just don't. Too many times $ has allowed corporations to steamroll over the little people, even if the little people added up. Small and laughable settlements are like salt in the sugar. Sure, the tea is now sweeter, but I am still paying for salt instead of sugar and now the tea really doesn't taste that well.
I foresee a gaming mode where either everything not needed shuts down, or you can partially boot/reboot in order to keep gamers locked to Windows and not leave for the competition.
I also giggled when my Uncle told me he lets the caller go on for a moment before he interrupts "her" (and he doesn't really care if she is a he)and says, "I am sorry honey the only thing I am looking to buy is pussy, so if you are ready, go ahead and start.... now. If she doesn't start.. Oh cm'on honey I know you know how to do this.. I am waiting... talk dirty to me baby.
Personally, if we all just pressed 1 and started talking dirty or cursing them enough it just might cause those people to quit. They know they are doing something unscrupulous, so I don't really care if I upset them and make them cry.
On a side note, I DO work in an a call center, but it is inbound customer service. I have seen the abuse that customers can give, and how it DOES affect professionals. I have done outbound once, and never again. I would rather be on the streets.
I know the company I work for GSI Commerce has one of the largest networks in the US, behind (if I recall correctly) Google, Amazon, Wal-Mart and Ebay. Now networks are not servers, but they have well over 100 partners that they represent with many's websites hosted by GSI. But still probably not anywhere near 50,000.
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras to play MP3s is NOT the same thing as 'it just works', which was the OP's point.
So, lets look into charging for Ubuntu with mp3,dvd, etc. licenses. The "free" version will always be a choice. I mean c'mon, if we do not come at this legally, Linux can't be taken seriously.
Now I do have issues with paying for the MP3 license. I think costs should be covered when paying for the MP3, or I pay once for mp3 playing and get a "token" that can be used to verify on all hardware. But that is why I feel it should be covered in the MP3/DVD play rights. But the point is still mute. Legally you need a "paid" license to play some codecs. So legally, we should do this.
I feel that if Ubuntu made it easier to change to well made themes, it would cause many people to take a second, if not even the first look. Design is important, and that includes the look and feel. Imagine if during the setup you were given up to ten themes in different colors, all "professionally" done. I am not trying to hate on Ubuntu, I love it, but when I show it to people with the default colors they go uh, yea ok....
They could even stick to earthy tones and cooler colors. I like blues myself. I would even be willing to donate to this, because I feel that it could that strongly help adoption. I just don't have the artistic skills myself.
And it appears that if it takes off, they will no longer have as much opportunity. This could really change politics in America... It is interesting to watch "events" that not only have a lot of sway as time goes by, but what hardly anyone takes note of beforehand.
I disagree, with Ubuntu I don't have to do anything anymore. With Windows, I have to install a driver that ultimately borked my system and I had to repair install Windows. But even that was still off and I still ended up completely reinstalling.
That would be interesting. Now you can never stereotype all lawyers (even IRAA ones?) or any group for that matter without there being those that are different than the heard. But in general, lawyers, as many/most professions go, would go with the flow and continue to make money one would think. Though, there are obviously some decent honest attorneys who have righteous principals in the world.
However, having said all that, one may think that the IRAA would do their homework on prospective legal representatives in order to avoid any embarrassment or friction. Is this a sign they are slipping, or are they being underestimated again? Never underestimate your opponent, especially those who will sacrifice things of self value merely in order to deceive. I feel the IRAA has demonstrated this in the past. But this is what makes them intimidating to some. Was it intentional or not? One thing is for sure, it is hard to scratch your head in confusion and have your hands on both your sword and shield at the same time.
If I took a man's life that had a knife to my child's neck, that would not be wrong to me. However, I may have a hard time coping with it, and there are different paths I could take.
The easiest path may very well be to joke about how I took that bastard out, especially when dealing with others, who feel just that way and that he was a bastard. Consider that I have an uncle, who half of his family disowned, because he didn't kill his daughter's rapist.
Also, if I stick a gun to your head, you just might be able to pull an erection to gay midget porn, that doesn't mean you would like it... or would you learn to like it?
I have learned from customer service that there are ignorant people, and then there are stupid people. The difference is stupid people want to stay stupid. I think that is what they meant in Forrest Gump with "Stupid is as stupid does.", come to think of it.
I personally have much more respect for a "dumb ignorant wretch" that is willing to learn, than I do any arrogant asshole that just thinks he always knows what to do. People will never cease to surprise you, on both ends of that spectrum.
As far as reading past the first couple of pages, I think Mr. Miyagi said it best, "There is no such thing as bad student, only bad teacher". Meaning, the examples set before society have many of us not wanting to learn. You only have to qualify one thing to be taught something. You have to be interested. Good teachers help.
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Hi Bruce, Just wanted to go off topic and say that I appreciated watching you in REVOLUTION OS. I knew that I knew the name as soon as I saw your post. I clicked on you sig, read what you are into and it clicked who you were. I am always reminded of how small of a world it is.
I hear that Sweden is nice this time of year, unless you consider not being able to post any torrent files you wish against freedom.
I think the real point of the submission is that If "WE" the community want to code, volunteer to test "as I did here" and think about the whole just a little more, then we'd all be better off for it. I wish I knew how to code, and perhaps I would lend a hand. (Anyone can suggest were to start? I am a fast learner who understands scripting/html and did a little Basic in school +10 years ago.)
For some reason (maybe because I watched it last night?) this reminds me of that line in the movie The Devil Wears Prada where she laughs and Meryl Streep lays into her about fashion and how the color sweater she was wearing was decided in that room. To her it didn't matter, but it is still important, otherwise we'd all look like fools. Remember the 70's?
I kid, but consider this article (Scienticfic American, "The Sorriest Animal") about what separates us from other animals. Part of the article talks about self esteem and needing to feel accepted. That is why we do just about anything we do outside of survival, because on some level it is. What I do not understand is why we can't wake up as a species and think seriously about the collective and what is best for all. We could build starships in 20-30 years, IF we looked for and purposely exploited our talent and treated each other with respect. But I truly believe we must first respect ourselves in order to respect others. But how can we do that, when we do not even consider that to be accepted, we need to accept others and assist, as they will be better to do for us.
To put another way, you have to think about yourself many times. Being quote selfish can be the most unselfish thing you do at times. If you aren't there, then things are completely out of your control. It may smell of It's a Wonderful Life, but if you truly think about the influences that we all have, that you yourself has, then you may understand my point.
Thanks, that helps and I knew it was familiar. However, I still want to know if eye for an eye will make the world blind, as in Ghandi's quote, what did he advocate in place? Surely there must be punishment and justice, otherwise you will have a completely lawless (by definition?) society.
On the other hand, the only thing that will "save" them if it really is as bad as the second Ask Slashdot insinuates is all of the population peacefully demonstrating and letting the country stop. Let all peacefully get arrested. Worst case scenario everyone is in jail, but it can't stay that way. Just start walking in like you will be coming out day after tomorrow.. even if his win was legit 63% can't take care of the rest in jail.
Someone there obviously feels this scared though and that troubles me. Is it overblown? Sure, but now we have a guy in a bad position with nuclear weapons on the horizon. We might even see a genocide of the smarter and more connected youths; 2nd worst case scenario (behind nuclear retaliation..) if they do not peacefully protest.
MosesJones - I was looking at your quote, and deciding it was interesting. However, I wonder, "What does Ghandi feel should be in place of eye for an eye?"
So they were "purposely" mean?
Anything in a living organism almost undoubtedly has a purpose, otherwise why would it be there? Sure parts of the human body have shrunken away (hair only on the head in extreme abundence, appendix) as they are no longer as useful, but they were there for some purpose originally. Even if it is a genetic mutation, it either gives the species a chance to prevail where it hadn't before or it allows the other members of the species to know this one's ancestors got into something bad, and therefore should not be bred with.
Sounds like the old familiar AOL. Guess that means it will fail eventually as well. I for one do not want to pay for other's TV channels, so I do not pay for cable. I do think however I will be able to find a an internet provider that is willing to give me what I want.. what I have now or better. Not access to things I do not want. If I wanted them, then I would pay for them. If Disney wants money for their products and services, they need to charge the individual users, otherwise, I will be calling and complaining that my bill went up and that I am switch ASAP.
....This Satan fallacy for the past 2,000 plus years has got to be the greatest one-trick lie ever spread.
The way I heard it, was that the greatest trick Satan ever pulled was convincing so many people he didn't exist...
Wat are you kidding me? What goes better with a chocolate city than some powdered sugar?
... They could definitely use a little extra cash in their coffers for education if their uneducated, violent, and poor urban populace is any indication. Also, their roads are pretty bad, so extra money coming in could allow extra funds to go towards improving that.
BadAnalogyGuy, please don't dilute yourself or others if you think Louisiana is going to put any money toward education. Or more than anything for show. I am now convinced that they want to keep the people ignorant. The polls can be led by things like welfare. How do you think that Edwin "Fast Eddie" Edwards was re-elected after his first term when out of office he said I am a crook but you will never catch me? Two more terms for welfare; that is how. Then he sold the casino licenses that should have been properly bid for. Don't get me started on that. Tourism isn't everything. The money from the taxes on the casino's was supposed to get teacher pay to the regional average (from Louisiana to Georgia, where I am presently), but teachers had to picket in my hometown of Shreveport, just to get them to raise it to the state average. I always said if I made it out, I wouldn't return. I was able to leave five years ago.
The roads are bad they say because we wouldn't set the minimum drinking age to 21 for several years and were the last state to holdout. The government withheld federal funds for the rebuilding of roads until the laws were changed. So yea, the roads suck ass and you can tell you have left the state with your eyes closed at any border.
But enough about Louisiana, until the people decide to run the politicians out of town like the olds days, change will not come. But I think we live in a police state, until I see something like that happen.
Why we here on /. may agree, we are talking about big business here. I wish I had the confidence to say this has a fighting chance, but I just don't. Too many times $ has allowed corporations to steamroll over the little people, even if the little people added up. Small and laughable settlements are like salt in the sugar. Sure, the tea is now sweeter, but I am still paying for salt instead of sugar and now the tea really doesn't taste that well.
I foresee a gaming mode where either everything not needed shuts down, or you can partially boot/reboot in order to keep gamers locked to Windows and not leave for the competition.
I like that solution.
I also giggled when my Uncle told me he lets the caller go on for a moment before he interrupts "her" (and he doesn't really care if she is a he)and says, "I am sorry honey the only thing I am looking to buy is pussy, so if you are ready, go ahead and start.... now. If she doesn't start.. Oh cm'on honey I know you know how to do this.. I am waiting... talk dirty to me baby.
Personally, if we all just pressed 1 and started talking dirty or cursing them enough it just might cause those people to quit. They know they are doing something unscrupulous, so I don't really care if I upset them and make them cry.
On a side note, I DO work in an a call center, but it is inbound customer service. I have seen the abuse that customers can give, and how it DOES affect professionals. I have done outbound once, and never again. I would rather be on the streets.
I know the company I work for GSI Commerce has one of the largest networks in the US, behind (if I recall correctly) Google, Amazon, Wal-Mart and Ebay. Now networks are not servers, but they have well over 100 partners that they represent with many's websites hosted by GSI. But still probably not anywhere near 50,000.
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras to play MP3s is NOT the same thing as 'it just works', which was the OP's point.
So, lets look into charging for Ubuntu with mp3,dvd, etc. licenses. The "free" version will always be a choice. I mean c'mon, if we do not come at this legally, Linux can't be taken seriously.
Now I do have issues with paying for the MP3 license. I think costs should be covered when paying for the MP3, or I pay once for mp3 playing and get a "token" that can be used to verify on all hardware. But that is why I feel it should be covered in the MP3/DVD play rights. But the point is still mute. Legally you need a "paid" license to play some codecs. So legally, we should do this.
I feel that if Ubuntu made it easier to change to well made themes, it would cause many people to take a second, if not even the first look. Design is important, and that includes the look and feel. Imagine if during the setup you were given up to ten themes in different colors, all "professionally" done. I am not trying to hate on Ubuntu, I love it, but when I show it to people with the default colors they go uh, yea ok....
They could even stick to earthy tones and cooler colors. I like blues myself. I would even be willing to donate to this, because I feel that it could that strongly help adoption. I just don't have the artistic skills myself.
And it appears that if it takes off, they will no longer have as much opportunity. This could really change politics in America... It is interesting to watch "events" that not only have a lot of sway as time goes by, but what hardly anyone takes note of beforehand.
That is hilarious, especially since the tech IT in our office is named Sid and is an asshole who I just hope, likes to play dumb.
I disagree, with Ubuntu I don't have to do anything anymore. With Windows, I have to install a driver that ultimately borked my system and I had to repair install Windows. But even that was still off and I still ended up completely reinstalling.
That would be interesting. Now you can never stereotype all lawyers (even IRAA ones?) or any group for that matter without there being those that are different than the heard. But in general, lawyers, as many/most professions go, would go with the flow and continue to make money one would think. Though, there are obviously some decent honest attorneys who have righteous principals in the world.
However, having said all that, one may think that the IRAA would do their homework on prospective legal representatives in order to avoid any embarrassment or friction. Is this a sign they are slipping, or are they being underestimated again? Never underestimate your opponent, especially those who will sacrifice things of self value merely in order to deceive. I feel the IRAA has demonstrated this in the past. But this is what makes them intimidating to some. Was it intentional or not? One thing is for sure, it is hard to scratch your head in confusion and have your hands on both your sword and shield at the same time.
If I took a man's life that had a knife to my child's neck, that would not be wrong to me.
However, I may have a hard time coping with it, and there are different paths I could take.
The easiest path may very well be to joke about how I took that bastard out, especially when dealing with others, who feel just that way and that he was a bastard. Consider that I have an uncle, who half of his family disowned, because he didn't kill his daughter's rapist.
Also, if I stick a gun to your head, you just might be able to pull an erection to gay midget porn, that doesn't mean you would like it... or would you learn to like it?
I have learned from customer service that there are ignorant people, and then there are stupid people. The difference is stupid people want to stay stupid. I think that is what they meant in Forrest Gump with "Stupid is as stupid does.", come to think of it.
I personally have much more respect for a "dumb ignorant wretch" that is willing to learn, than I do any arrogant asshole that just thinks he always knows what to do. People will never cease to surprise you, on both ends of that spectrum.
As far as reading past the first couple of pages, I think Mr. Miyagi said it best, "There is no such thing as bad student, only bad teacher". Meaning, the examples set before society have many of us not wanting to learn. You only have to qualify one thing to be taught something. You have to be interested. Good teachers help.