I don't know, I like the new clause.
All the sites of the world say "No Flaming, No OffTopic in our forums.". What happens when those rules are broken too much? They ban from the site.
Verizon's just helpin' out. "No Flaming, No OffTopic in anyone's forums." What happens when the AUP is broken? They cut off the Internet connection.
You may not realize it, but Verizon's just trying to make the Internet a place for halfway intelligent people again, instead of whiny 12-year-olds all going "LOL GUYS! I'M USING TEH INTERBUTT!"
First thing I thought of was "Coworker Jim" (pronounced Co-Orker Jim).
This is going to be modded -1 Troll or -1 Offtopic before anyone gets the reference (YouTube is blocked at work).
This would essentially force every internet-capable computer in the United States (assuming that's where you live) to run Microsoft Windows, as that is the only operating system that currently has anti-virus programs out on the market.
And as everyone makes the switch, all companies are going to CONTINUE to make anti-virus programs for Windows only, thus none will exist for Linux/Mac. And since you can't install anti-virus for Linux/Mac at this point, it would pretty much make Linux/Mac illegal.
Bad move limiting OSes there.
They just want to see what POS is going to be installed on the box. But if it's AOL, Netzero, or something equally crappy, then they're going to whine about uninstalling.
We didn't have 26 processors to compare. We had two: The kind they put in computers, and our brains. And let me tell you, our brains overshot the computers.
Anyway, I would recommend using Linux for the actual power behind your network, and maybe use Windows as interface workstations (because Windows sucks for anything needing stability). Think of it this way: You're using Windows as the control panel for a Linux-based supercomputer.
Yeah, it's one thing if they stick a cookie on your computer saying "He logs in as lavacano201014, and he gets the password right", or "I've been here before, don't count me as a new visitor". It's like those events where they stamp your hand to show "You've paid, you just went outside for a smoke".
It's another thing if they record personal information that you'd rather keep to yourself. It's like forcing them to tattoo your name and Social Security Number to your forehead and both arms. Do you really wanna wander around with "I'm John Johnson, my SSN is 555-55-5555"?
That's my stance. Of course, if you really DO want to wander around like that, none of my business.
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I don't know, I like the new clause. All the sites of the world say "No Flaming, No OffTopic in our forums.". What happens when those rules are broken too much? They ban from the site. Verizon's just helpin' out. "No Flaming, No OffTopic in anyone's forums." What happens when the AUP is broken? They cut off the Internet connection. You may not realize it, but Verizon's just trying to make the Internet a place for halfway intelligent people again, instead of whiny 12-year-olds all going "LOL GUYS! I'M USING TEH INTERBUTT!"
Open a terminal and configure it to not start X11 at boot. If you want/need it, startx is your friend.
Well, it IS programmed to receive. (I probably butchered that lyric, I'm never sure what it actually is)
Counter-Strike was designed as a terrorist training program anyway!
Far as I'm concerned, it will be called "bullshit". *gets taken away by the feds*
And then there are those of us who just get an address to MapQuest.
to quote Pink Floyd: "And if I had my own way, I'd have all of you SHOT!".
There's some copyright infringement right there.
After performing market research, and factoring in inflation, your post has been updated to reflect the sad reality:
1P (Insert First Born) 2P (Insert First Born)
That's what it seems like to me, personally...
First thing I thought of was "Coworker Jim" (pronounced Co-Orker Jim). This is going to be modded -1 Troll or -1 Offtopic before anyone gets the reference (YouTube is blocked at work).
Maybe after the scientists verify it's a space rock.
But if we were right, we wouldn't be Slashdot.
Doesn't Godwin only apply to Nazi/Hitler references? (I just pulled it, didn't I?)
Now all they need is his leg and first-born.
I was thinking Russian Roulette...
You forget to charge it?
This would essentially force every internet-capable computer in the United States (assuming that's where you live) to run Microsoft Windows, as that is the only operating system that currently has anti-virus programs out on the market. And as everyone makes the switch, all companies are going to CONTINUE to make anti-virus programs for Windows only, thus none will exist for Linux/Mac. And since you can't install anti-virus for Linux/Mac at this point, it would pretty much make Linux/Mac illegal. Bad move limiting OSes there.
They still have a free version but they just don't advertise it.
They just want to see what POS is going to be installed on the box. But if it's AOL, Netzero, or something equally crappy, then they're going to whine about uninstalling.
This brings up a great point, you see...uh...I forgot what I was going to say.
We didn't have 26 processors to compare. We had two: The kind they put in computers, and our brains. And let me tell you, our brains overshot the computers.
It's like MAD
The magazine?
Anyway, I would recommend using Linux for the actual power behind your network, and maybe use Windows as interface workstations (because Windows sucks for anything needing stability). Think of it this way: You're using Windows as the control panel for a Linux-based supercomputer.
I didn't know /b/tards of any sort had their own ISP...
I had it that way once. Then I accidentally clicked, and now I can't set it back
Yeah, it's one thing if they stick a cookie on your computer saying "He logs in as lavacano201014, and he gets the password right", or "I've been here before, don't count me as a new visitor". It's like those events where they stamp your hand to show "You've paid, you just went outside for a smoke". It's another thing if they record personal information that you'd rather keep to yourself. It's like forcing them to tattoo your name and Social Security Number to your forehead and both arms. Do you really wanna wander around with "I'm John Johnson, my SSN is 555-55-5555"? That's my stance. Of course, if you really DO want to wander around like that, none of my business.