This thread long ago crossed beyond the Computer Guys Whopper Contest
thread...
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That is the only logical conclusion, if their term networked is not
otherwise defined.
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Mark Snyder
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/03/06/2182021.htm
snip Doesn't this mean if they get one warrant for
a computer connected to the net, any computer
Many local governments run the water / waste water utilities, including
mine. The utility is difficult for us (small size with high per-user
costs) and I would agree that potable water is becoming threatened.
State and federal requirements add to our costs, for example requiring
us to treat well
Scary; free software required! What other free things are deal breakers
for you?
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Mark Snyder
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Apple, afaik, still requires one to install itunes (proprietary
software) just to even SHOP at their music store. A deal-breaker for
me.
Free is free. I already use iTunes and like it. Use what ever you
like. Buy from any source you choose. I was responding to a post that
said iTunes, free software, was a deal breaker for him. You twisted it
into an M$-fanboy post, which is okay, but was not my point. My point
is how can free
In the professional computer technical fields, most terms are
established as a technology is introduced. The tech communities
generally agree formal terminology definitions early to make new
technologies distinct and to minimize confusion. Thus, magnetic hard
disk drives were first commercially
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1870375122;fp;;fpid;;pf;1
Calling the situation untenable and describing Windows as
collapsing, a pair of Gartner analysts this week said Microsoft must
make radical changes to the operating system or risk becoming a
has-been.
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Mark Snyder
The blog is not up to date Psystar said yesterday that they intend to
challenge Apple's licensing terms for Mac OS X in court.
This should make the new lawyer they grabbed from HP get off to a
running start!
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Mark Snyder
I hear from John C. Dvorak's (www.dvorak.org/blog) Tech 5
Just arrived Dallas - the airport has a big iPod vending machine inside
the terminal.
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Mark Snyder
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7-11 is now selling iPod accessories.
But no Windows Vista.
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The Ars article is well-written - by a former fanboy, too. M$ has made
their bed and the criticisms in the article ring true. My fortune 100
company is also talking about returning Macs to the corporate network.
We do not allow Vista on the network and no planned migration date has
been
USB was first and foremost an advancement in the serial interface. USB
was led by Intel, just as FireWire was led by Apple (remember when other
companies called it various other names?). Power was added after the
initial USB spec; Firewire had it from its inception.
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Mark Snyder
The rest of us all call it Firewire, including everyone in this thread.
What is your point?
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Mark Snyder
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Firewire is still called other things by the other companies who helped
develop it.
Does the fact that your point is not relevant ever faze you? Do you
also argue with traffic lights when you drive?
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Mark Snyder
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That other companies who helped develop it still call it other things?
You
said 'remember when', it's not a remember when, but a
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