It would never happen that way, because as the last page states Google are the "server masters" and they cannot to evil, so I ask you, how can they "run" this Broadband-OS when it would be evil to do so? That's right, they wouldn't be able to, it goes against their programming.
Also, if something like that did start to happen, Google would most likely start to be an ISP which doesn't restrict things... watch out Verizon.
One last thing, I wonder how this would affect me, being as I am Canadian; or even anyone else in the world.
thanks, just one other question, does it support the whole "custom emoticons" thing. Just because those can be fun to play around with, not that it is a deal breaker or anything.
Yes, I used to use it and liked it a lot, but I couldn't file transfer and that is something I have to do very regularly with people who aren't so computer literate so it is a great feature that GAIM needs in order to become mainstream.
Can someone tell me if they have since added this feature when I was not looking (specifically for the MSN part of GAIM)
I just don't think they will ever be able to make the capacity big enough to hold an install of Vista and all of the security updates associated with it, and that is just the OS, no programs, those would be on a separate solid-state platter...:P
What... in Missisaugua (sp?) I have a friend living right near there where those murders were last summer and have never felt unsafe when visiting.
Or do you mean right downtown on Younge Street at the Eaton Center... nope never unsafe there either and there were murders there.
Or how about right down the street from me in my little border town where there was a murder a few months ago and last week a guy beat almost to death (still in hospital in critical condition today)
Nope, can't say I have ever felt unsafe... In Canada, when I go to the states its totally different, a-la West Buffalo anyone?
OK, There was a miscommunication. I took what the AC was saying as to mean when walking down the street not to be courtious to someone just because they are of a different skin (think of how Muslims get treated). I see now from reading replies that he in fact did not mean that, and while race does make people different we should not judge them based on that, or else it will be the same as with the "American" generalizations.
Yes, in ONE white is over black, but there are THREE in total, and the in the others they are equal and then role reversal with black over white... is that one racist for showing a black person being dominant over a white one? Somehow I think that it will be overlooked and not classified racist.
One, it isn't in the US. 2 you need to lighten up, sure racism exists, but its a video game advert and guess what, in another on it shows the black person on top of the white... I don't see what the big deal is personally, but I guess that is how I was raised, with quite a few good friends who are of different races. Check out The CAD newspose for an insightful post on the subject, as well as the pictures of the different ones, including prior art for a DS:P
Disclaimer: I am Canadian from a small border town near Niagara Falls.
That means I (I am hoping to be a systems analyst when I leave school) tell you (the programmer/team of) that this is what I want made to make said systems better. The way I tell you is by scribbly very obscurely(sp?) on a piece of paper (or napkin) that I want this to link to that thing over there with this type of connection, rinse and repeat. I then lay down a deadline that is probably not long enough and you get to put in a shitload of overtime cranking out the code for it based on my obscurity(sp?) and just hope to god you have what it is that I actually meant to impart to you with my scribblings:P
Or Canada, we have Technology and the Privacy Act keeps all of this shit from being possible... although, with Harper in power now who knows how long that will last, the god-damned Bush lover.
So with all the "bloat" comments the Microsoft gets, you want them to add MORE!? Are you serious? I thought we were already complaining about the size of Windows (especially Vista...)
Then that would be using thier monopoly to promote something else and isn't that bad as well?
And you don't need IE for windows update anymore, they give you a separate tool for it now... (see. automatic updates... I have my parent's set to notify only, so it doesn't do it automatically therefore allowing me to make sure it is needed...)
Yes, Windows Explorer can, but who outside of the "tech comunity" know this and don't just chalk it up to (assuming they found it by accident) being the same thing as IE.
I am talking a clean install... not a back up... say when Vista is released...
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It would never happen that way, because as the last page states Google are the "server masters" and they cannot to evil, so I ask you, how can they "run" this Broadband-OS when it would be evil to do so? That's right, they wouldn't be able to, it goes against their programming.
Also, if something like that did start to happen, Google would most likely start to be an ISP which doesn't restrict things... watch out Verizon.
One last thing, I wonder how this would affect me, being as I am Canadian; or even anyone else in the world.
thanks, just one other question, does it support the whole "custom emoticons" thing. Just because those can be fun to play around with, not that it is a deal breaker or anything.
Yes, I used to use it and liked it a lot, but I couldn't file transfer and that is something I have to do very regularly with people who aren't so computer literate so it is a great feature that GAIM needs in order to become mainstream.
Can someone tell me if they have since added this feature when I was not looking (specifically for the MSN part of GAIM)
but.... I need the only 2 USB ports that my work computer gave to me for more important things... like a mouse and k/b....
...umm, it isn't an AskSlashdot article, it is an YRO article... so... umm... learn to read the tags please...
I just don't think they will ever be able to make the capacity big enough to hold an install of Vista and all of the security updates associated with it, and that is just the OS, no programs, those would be on a separate solid-state platter... :P
What... in Missisaugua (sp?) I have a friend living right near there where those murders were last summer and have never felt unsafe when visiting.
Or do you mean right downtown on Younge Street at the Eaton Center... nope never unsafe there either and there were murders there.
Or how about right down the street from me in my little border town where there was a murder a few months ago and last week a guy beat almost to death (still in hospital in critical condition today)
Nope, can't say I have ever felt unsafe... In Canada, when I go to the states its totally different, a-la West Buffalo anyone?
...Wasn't it Mozart?
OK, There was a miscommunication. I took what the AC was saying as to mean when walking down the street not to be courtious to someone just because they are of a different skin (think of how Muslims get treated). I see now from reading replies that he in fact did not mean that, and while race does make people different we should not judge them based on that, or else it will be the same as with the "American" generalizations.
I know. I know, replying to a baiting AC is stupid, but I can't resist this one.
How does ignoring the colour of someones skin make me a fool? Seriously, the reply to this should be priceless...
Yes, in ONE white is over black, but there are THREE in total, and the in the others they are equal and then role reversal with black over white... is that one racist for showing a black person being dominant over a white one? Somehow I think that it will be overlooked and not classified racist.
One, it isn't in the US. 2 you need to lighten up, sure racism exists, but its a video game advert and guess what, in another on it shows the black person on top of the white... I don't see what the big deal is personally, but I guess that is how I was raised, with quite a few good friends who are of different races. Check out The CAD newspose for an insightful post on the subject, as well as the pictures of the different ones, including prior art for a DS :P
Disclaimer: I am Canadian from a small border town near Niagara Falls.
I think /. should be HTTPS, I mean come on, with all the conspiracy theorists here it makes perfect sense...
That means I (I am hoping to be a systems analyst when I leave school) tell you (the programmer/team of) that this is what I want made to make said systems better. The way I tell you is by scribbly very obscurely(sp?) on a piece of paper (or napkin) that I want this to link to that thing over there with this type of connection, rinse and repeat. I then lay down a deadline that is probably not long enough and you get to put in a shitload of overtime cranking out the code for it based on my obscurity(sp?) and just hope to god you have what it is that I actually meant to impart to you with my scribblings :P
OH, OK, I thought at first he was trying to say that Java was not part of the OO grouping, which really threw me for a loop.
And personally I like Java, (although all I have to compare it to as far as programming goes is VB and Turing so...)
OK, Now I am confused... Who wants to explain to the first year CS student?!
Umm... Java IS an Object Orientated language... (unless you mean something else by OO, in which case I would love to be enlightened..)
I could have sworn I read this here about 2 weeks ago...
Shouldn't it be "100-things-to-do" dept since it has 100 "hacks"? Just an observation...
Or Canada, we have Technology and the Privacy Act keeps all of this shit from being possible... although, with Harper in power now who knows how long that will last, the god-damned Bush lover.
So with all the "bloat" comments the Microsoft gets, you want them to add MORE!? Are you serious? I thought we were already complaining about the size of Windows (especially Vista...)
Again, I am talking about for the "Average user" not someone who is apart of the "techie world"
Then that would be using thier monopoly to promote something else and isn't that bad as well?
And you don't need IE for windows update anymore, they give you a separate tool for it now... (see. automatic updates... I have my parent's set to notify only, so it doesn't do it automatically therefore allowing me to make sure it is needed...)
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that what MS is doing... providing it on the install disc...
Just so all know, I use "Sarge" at home so I am in no way a MS fanboi...
Yes, Windows Explorer can, but who outside of the "tech comunity" know this and don't just chalk it up to (assuming they found it by accident) being the same thing as IE.
I am talking a clean install... not a back up... say when Vista is released...