OS X is subsidized by hardware sales. The last time they sold an OS that wasn't subsized by hardware sales, it was OpenStep, and it sold for ~$800. ~$1600 if you wanted the development version.
Hmm, yes, I can't think of ANY free OS's out there, well except Linux, BSD,and pretty much every Unix-Like OS except OSX.
while they have given several huge tax breaks for oil companies over the yers,
Partially true, the GOP has been blocking attempts to bar oil companies from taking advantage of the same tax credits other companies get.
companies who making more money than any other corporations in the world history
This actually changes considerably when you properly adjust for inflation but I digress. I would like for you to state specifically how much money is too much? I want an exact amount. I also want you to do a full compairison of the profit margins of oil vs. other products (try compairing the margin of oil vs. that of dimonds, its fun, oil has a little over 7% as the profit margin, dimonds have about 1000%). We simply consume a lot of oil.
And when the shit hits the fan, the repubs blame liberals for not letting them drill off-shore in 2015.
The GOP tried to legalize drilling offshore in the 90's. Bill Clinton vetoed it, if he had not done that, then we would have more American oil by now. It will take 10 years, but where the hell do you plan on being in 10 years, I intend to still be here.
Talk about leadership.
The House is and Senate are both under democratic majorities, the GOP isn't leading either.
NTFS-3G works pretty well. I'm not sure FAT32 is really necessary any more.
NTFS-3G is good for Linux reading Windows partitions, but you can have it the other way too. Windows can be set to read and write to Ext2/3 file systems. I imagine ext4 will work with this too when it comes out.
The major difference between the US and other "first world" societies is that US politics very rarely includes the concept of "good will towards all".
On average, people in the USA donate FAR more to charities than people in other western nations, what people in the US seem to realize is that there is no such thing as a "compassionate" government program.
3. Is it something that I might find a use for later? THROW IT OUT!
!Problem: If you say "Do I still use this?" You will likely want to use it soon. I have a 13 year old PC that has hung around for this reason, but it has some sentimental value for this reason.
It is time to give real power to the UN and the ICC in order to avoid more death and destruction. Unless states submit themselves to a common rule of international law, there will never be a chance for peace.
I hate to break it to you, but the USA and Russia both have veto powers. If the UN had tried to prevent the Iraq war, the USA (and UK) would have vetoed it, if the UN tried to stop this, Russia would have vetoed it.
I rememeber when I got my first computer, I turned it on to see C:\>. It was useless to me without apps that I could use (I was also introduced to warez that day).
So are you willing to give up your job and your ability to feed yourself and your family so that more Indians can feed their family?
No, but I am willing to give up the regulations that force companies to outsource. I am willing to give up the government programs that raise taxes in America and raise the cost of doing business. I also am willing to work hard, and many companies are perfectly willing to hire me on that point alone.
Some things work well under your definition of the "free market" but some such as transport and health don't
Of course. I mean, in America, the most regulated industries are healthcare, airlines, and energy, and we all know that thanks to this wonderful mega-bureaucracy, they are doing such a wonderful job./sarcasm
Sure they do. If you actually abuse your employees, they are free to quit at any time. The cost of living is very low in India, and so you can pay them fairly little. If you pay them too little, they quit and go work for someone else.
Yes, but that is because they in turn are exploiting those who are poorer than they are (meaning cheaper access to the service and land sectors). A chain of exploitation down to the poor who will work for single digit $ a day so that they can survive.
Funny, they don't seem to have guns pointed at the back of their heads, could it be that they are working there BY CHOICE? Hmm, maybe they would rather make a lousy wage at an American company than make a worse wage outside in the fields (which is also dangerous), or making no wage and starving.
And the grandparent was correct. These companies are employing workforce at below minimum wage salaries. Why are they allowed to sell products in the US?
Last time I checked, India is not part of the USA, and US law does not apply there.
I actually live in Europe, but I often have the same question over here. We have laws and regulations that offer our own workers protection, but then we go and buy goods and services from countries that don't have such protections. Isn't that the height of hypocrasy?
Funny how that "protection" seems to be killing you.
Perhaps rather than wondering how we can force companies not to outsource, we could take a look at why they are doing so. With the high cost of fuel to ship goods, the cost of managing the outsourcing, and the difficulty of going through customs, outsourcing isn't something companies will take lightly. America and Europe, due to excessive regulation, excessively high taxes, and excessive worker "protection" have lead to these nations simply not being profitable to produce things in any more. If we reverse some of these policies, we will be once again.
Nielsen is exploiting a tax credit and in my opinion that constitutes fraud.
As best I can tell they are not breaking the law, they are simply abusing a loophole. I would much rather see the loophole closed than see the company prosecuted for violating the "idea of the law". Changing what a law means without actually changing what it says gives lawyers way too much power, and they already run everything.
(Halliburton is now headquartered in Dubai, and deals equally with Euros and trades on the Dubai exchange).
Partially true. Halliburton's primary headquarters is located Huston, they recently opened a secondary headquarters in Dubai. This makes sense since they have several business interest there. They also have offices in Anchorage, Denver, and a number of other cities scattered through the USA.
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OS X is subsidized by hardware sales. The last time they sold an OS that wasn't subsized by hardware sales, it was OpenStep, and it sold for ~$800. ~$1600 if you wanted the development version.
Hmm, yes, I can't think of ANY free OS's out there, well except Linux, BSD,and pretty much every Unix-Like OS except OSX.
they will be forced to offer OS/X to anyone that wants it...
Well, they still set the price, and if this were true, they could simply price competition out of the market.
Or it is entirely possible we could be better off. I am not trying to troll, I am just saying we did do better in the warm period in the middle ages.
Partially true, the GOP has been blocking attempts to bar oil companies from taking advantage of the same tax credits other companies get.
This actually changes considerably when you properly adjust for inflation but I digress. I would like for you to state specifically how much money is too much? I want an exact amount. I also want you to do a full compairison of the profit margins of oil vs. other products (try compairing the margin of oil vs. that of dimonds, its fun, oil has a little over 7% as the profit margin, dimonds have about 1000%). We simply consume a lot of oil.
The GOP tried to legalize drilling offshore in the 90's. Bill Clinton vetoed it, if he had not done that, then we would have more American oil by now. It will take 10 years, but where the hell do you plan on being in 10 years, I intend to still be here.
The House is and Senate are both under democratic majorities, the GOP isn't leading either.
NTFS-3G works pretty well. I'm not sure FAT32 is really necessary any more.
NTFS-3G is good for Linux reading Windows partitions, but you can have it the other way too. Windows can be set to read and write to Ext2/3 file systems. I imagine ext4 will work with this too when it comes out.
RedHat doesn't.
And his post gets marked +4 informative for describing a simpsons episode, only on /.
I do love lightning machines, even if lightning = pain, it is worth it.
On average, people in the USA donate FAR more to charities than people in other western nations, what people in the US seem to realize is that there is no such thing as a "compassionate" government program.
!Problem: If you say "Do I still use this?" You will likely want to use it soon. I have a 13 year old PC that has hung around for this reason, but it has some sentimental value for this reason.
Then you must not be using Vista.
I hate to break it to you, but the USA and Russia both have veto powers. If the UN had tried to prevent the Iraq war, the USA (and UK) would have vetoed it, if the UN tried to stop this, Russia would have vetoed it.
I remember my first time ...
You're not entitled to food or clothing.
Followed by the raptors breaking in.
This IS San Francisco, so judging by the nature of the city, probably.
Now he's using the Chewbacca defense.
No, next he will probably say something crazy like Groklaw's PJ being a hoax and not really existing, oh wait...
A while back, somebody told me it would be in 2007, or was it 2006? Hmm.
No, but I am willing to give up the regulations that force companies to outsource. I am willing to give up the government programs that raise taxes in America and raise the cost of doing business. I also am willing to work hard, and many companies are perfectly willing to hire me on that point alone.
Of course. I mean, in America, the most regulated industries are healthcare, airlines, and energy, and we all know that thanks to this wonderful mega-bureaucracy, they are doing such a wonderful job. /sarcasm
Sure they do. If you actually abuse your employees, they are free to quit at any time. The cost of living is very low in India, and so you can pay them fairly little. If you pay them too little, they quit and go work for someone else.
Funny, they don't seem to have guns pointed at the back of their heads, could it be that they are working there BY CHOICE? Hmm, maybe they would rather make a lousy wage at an American company than make a worse wage outside in the fields (which is also dangerous), or making no wage and starving.
Last time I checked, India is not part of the USA, and US law does not apply there.
Funny how that "protection" seems to be killing you.
Perhaps rather than wondering how we can force companies not to outsource, we could take a look at why they are doing so. With the high cost of fuel to ship goods, the cost of managing the outsourcing, and the difficulty of going through customs, outsourcing isn't something companies will take lightly. America and Europe, due to excessive regulation, excessively high taxes, and excessive worker "protection" have lead to these nations simply not being profitable to produce things in any more. If we reverse some of these policies, we will be once again.
As best I can tell they are not breaking the law, they are simply abusing a loophole. I would much rather see the loophole closed than see the company prosecuted for violating the "idea of the law". Changing what a law means without actually changing what it says gives lawyers way too much power, and they already run everything.
Partially true. Halliburton's primary headquarters is located Huston, they recently opened a secondary headquarters in Dubai. This makes sense since they have several business interest there. They also have offices in Anchorage, Denver, and a number of other cities scattered through the USA.