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Sared - Retired  |
OOOOHHHH MYY GOD!!! Steve jobs has to be fuming. Again I ask, can we say 'OWNED'? _______________ I'm crazy, not stupid. |
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El Vee For - Student 
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Quote: I keep a Windows 98 SE install hanging around in case I get a craving for Myst. Works fine for me, and the startup/shutdown time beats XP by a bunch! Not saying that its a worthless OS, saying that when compared to XP it is an antique. If you have spare time put a stop watch on the start up for both. There is supposed to be a significant difference. I worked/played on the 98 OS until I upgraded to XP Pro and it seemed to me that XP did start faster. I would be interested in knowing what kind of numbers you got!! _______________ “Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you’re still retarded.” |
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Jedifire_Mintaka - Student |
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Quote: Severus, I'd get another OS if you could. ME was a joke, MS actually realized that and stopped marketing it soon after it was released. Its not even supported by MS either. Just for your FYI!  oh I know ... I switched to XP about three quarters of a year ago  Sorry about that! Didn't realize you already switched! _______________ Raydoe's Paddy I miss you Ray! Owner of DarthMike's 500th comment, Stig's 250th comment, Grycen's 175th, O'liin's 200th, Pink Floyd's 800th, Rufusan's 25th and Raydoe's 473rd comment! |
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tarpman - The Tarped Avenger 
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I keep a Windows 98 SE install hanging around in case I get a craving for Myst. Works fine for me, and the startup/shutdown time beats XP by a bunch! _______________ Saving the world, one kilobyte at a time. |
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El Vee For - Student 
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As long as there is third party software and hardware makers there will always be driver installs and OS incompatibilities. You can't get around it cuz you can't see the future. In defense of Windows I dare any of you to install windows 98 and use it instead of XP. You won't cuz you already know what that is gonna be like. Windows XP is a the first real step of progress and we should all have high hopes for Vista. As an MCP I have been invited to Beta Vista but had to decline the first offering cuz they wouldn't let me run it on VMWare, it has to be a clean install for the A-run beta, but the B-run will be less constrictive and I will be sure to share with y'all what I think and where it is goin. _______________ “Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you’re still retarded.” |
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solitude - Jedi Council 
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Quote: For instance: having to install software to make your mouse work ... That's ridiculous. why? it used to be necessary anyway _______________ Joined 16 October 2004 | Retired 10 April 2005 | Returned 05 June 2008 | Made Staff 27 June 2008 | Made Council 18 January 2009 Padawan To Odan-Wei Belouve | Adopted into the Belouve family | Twin to xAnAtOs | Owner of the 4th Quesi sexy badge  Brother To Roan Belouve, Nomad, Majno, Silkmonkey, Kensei and Jarhok Belouve
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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Quote: did he use those billions he made from Windows and Office (and what-have-you) to make better stuff? No, he spent them on helping poor people in Africa. ;> True ... but I wouldn't mind an OS where everything works from the first time you try it (new hardware, new software, ...). And that's not a hardware problem (IMO at least), but a software-incompatibility problem. For instance: having to install software to make your mouse work ... That's ridiculous. Quote: And Obi-JK is right, there's no perfect OS, it's impossible to make... however, you can strive for perfection.. if ONLY he'd strive to perfection  _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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Plo Koon - Student 
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resistance is futile? !!! _______________ Free Tibet! Click this link,and learn Here too |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
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Quote: Wow, maybe with the cash Bill Gates can improve on the @%£^ computers he makes did he use those billions he made from Windows and Office (and what-have-you) to make better stuff? No, he spent them on helping poor people in Africa. ;> And Obi-JK is right, there's no perfect OS, it's impossible to make... however, you can strive for perfection.. |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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Quote: Severus, I'd get another OS if you could. ME was a joke, MS actually realized that and stopped marketing it soon after it was released. Its not even supported by MS either. Just for your FYI! oh I know ... I switched to XP about three quarters of a year ago _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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Jedifire_Mintaka - Student |
Severus, I'd get another OS if you could. ME was a joke, MS actually realized that and stopped marketing it soon after it was released. Its not even supported by MS either. Just for your FYI! _______________ Raydoe's Paddy I miss you Ray! Owner of DarthMike's 500th comment, Stig's 250th comment, Grycen's 175th, O'liin's 200th, Pink Floyd's 800th, Rufusan's 25th and Raydoe's 473rd comment! |
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(Jedi)Obi-JK - Student 
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Quote: seriously guys, use your heads. If Microsoft WANTED to, the could make a perfect flawless operating system, but if they did, where would the money come from??? they are just greedy f**kers  This is simply not true. There is no perfect operating system, and their never will be. All software has bugs. _______________ Silent Bob (Kevin Smith): You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you. -Steve (Obi) |
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Sared - Retired 
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No, because then Customer Support jobs in India would be lost. _______________ I'm crazy, not stupid. |
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Esta - Student 
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..Wouldn't better operating systems make the world go round a little more smoothly? _______________ -Kauyon Draconis [Official master of Ataris] |
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Buzz - Student 
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Quote: seriously guys, use your heads. If Microsoft WANTED to, the could make a perfect flawless operating system, but if they did, where would the money come from??? they are just greedy f**kers Greed is good. It makes the world go round. It drives capitalism. And its the reasons companies try to get the consumers to purchase their products so they make the profits. Without greed and the incentive for profit nothing would improve and civilization would stagnate. _______________ When you are going through Hell, keep going. -Sir Winston Churchill. Those who seek power and control of others, no matter the level, no matter the intentions, should never be given it. |
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Monteeeeeee - Nugget 
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Quote: seriously guys, use your heads. If Microsoft WANTED to, the could make a perfect flawless operating system, but if they did, where would the money come from??? they are just greedy f**kers Scientists could probably cure Cancer and most dieases but the money isnt in the cure its in the drugs. _______________ If you add me to MSN, tell me who you are
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Rogue - Student 
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seriously guys, use your heads. If Microsoft WANTED to, the could make a perfect flawless operating system, but if they did, where would the money come from??? they are just greedy f**kers _______________ I was a child when I joined the JA...scary. |
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Ra - Student 
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Quote: Wow, maybe with the cash Bill Gates can improve on the @%£^ computers he makes did he use those billions he made from Windows and Office (and what-have-you) to make better stuff? Point taken _______________ "Aa’ lasser en lle coia orn n' omenta gurtha" "May the leaves of your life tree never turn brown" |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student
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Quote: Wow, maybe with the cash Bill Gates can improve on the @%£^ computers he makes did he use those billions he made from Windows and Office (and what-have-you) to make better stuff? I mean, sure XP is a step in the good direction already, but ME was to cry for (believe me I know ... I used it for 2.5 years) Only now, with Vista (Longhorn) they seem to be making good choices. I hope it is as good as is said and everything ... _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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Ra - Student
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Wow, maybe with the cash Bill Gates can improve on the @%£^ computers he makes _______________ "Aa’ lasser en lle coia orn n' omenta gurtha" "May the leaves of your life tree never turn brown" |
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Monteeeeeee - Nugget 
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Quote: No, you started talking about Boeing, I just slipped in a sidenotice. American companies, eh? They're multinational, it affects more than just the US, hence the 'world' part. And why would I refute the crap you said? I'm not naïve, I know they get funding from the French government, but that doesn't mean they aren't a company. And when you start talking about Enron, it isn't my responsibility to know what you're talking about beforehand, it's your responsibility to explain what that is, and why you mentioned it. You brought up Airbus my friend. You compared it to Boeing. Boeing is not subsidised or supported by the US Government. Boeing does have military contracts, but as you might imagine our government doesn't pay its bills on time either.I replied to what I THINK was the content of your post, it wasn't easy to read so I guessed, might be a bit off. You don't have enuf information to support your arguement and I don't much care for being told "look beyond my nosetip" when the person I am speaking with doesn't do the same. I like to practice what I preach, you aren't required to do what I do but it is good advice no matter who says it. This is a civil chat Dice, the post I deleted wasn't totally appropriate but the facts are the same. Skjott I Apologize that I assumed you would know more about a company that you brought up and into a post concerning American companies. Although Boeing does not hold a worldwide Monopoly on commercial aircraft manufacture it does in the states. This is allowed because the purchased and squeezed out companies were going to bankrupt eventually anyways. Airbus has no competition. This is true because the company has no bills, no debt, even after 9-11 they didn't slow production or do mass lay offs even though Aircraft orders across the board fell sharply. Enron is an american company that practiced extremely bad accounting to make them look more valuable they were. When this was discovered tens of thousands of people were adversely affected including the absolute loss of retirement funds, lost jobs, a blue chip stock that fell to nothing in days causing the loss of Billions of dollars to the consumer and government alike. You and I have no problem with each other, I have no harsh feelings over this, I am a smart @$$ and I won't be anything that I am not. Expecially in a forum. "Chuckles" is a term of endearment, you are someone that has made me laugh. lol i like you already _______________ If you add me to MSN, tell me who you are
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El Vee For - Student
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Quote: No, you started talking about Boeing, I just slipped in a sidenotice. American companies, eh? They're multinational, it affects more than just the US, hence the 'world' part. And why would I refute the crap you said? I'm not naïve, I know they get funding from the French government, but that doesn't mean they aren't a company. And when you start talking about Enron, it isn't my responsibility to know what you're talking about beforehand, it's your responsibility to explain what that is, and why you mentioned it. You brought up Airbus my friend. You compared it to Boeing. Boeing is not subsidised or supported by the US Government. Boeing does have military contracts, but as you might imagine our government doesn't pay its bills on time either.I replied to what I THINK was the content of your post, it wasn't easy to read so I guessed, might be a bit off. You don't have enuf information to support your arguement and I don't much care for being told "look beyond my nosetip" when the person I am speaking with doesn't do the same. I like to practice what I preach, you aren't required to do what I do but it is good advice no matter who says it. This is a civil chat Dice, the post I deleted wasn't totally appropriate but the facts are the same. Skjott I Apologize that I assumed you would know more about a company that you brought up and into a post concerning American companies. Although Boeing does not hold a worldwide Monopoly on commercial aircraft manufacture it does in the states. This is allowed because the purchased and squeezed out companies were going to bankrupt eventually anyways. Airbus has no competition. This is true because the company has no bills, no debt, even after 9-11 they didn't slow production or do mass lay offs even though Aircraft orders across the board fell sharply. Enron is an american company that practiced extremely bad accounting to make them look more valuable they were. When this was discovered tens of thousands of people were adversely affected including the absolute loss of retirement funds, lost jobs, a blue chip stock that fell to nothing in days causing the loss of Billions of dollars to the consumer and government alike. You and I have no problem with each other, I have no harsh feelings over this, I am a smart @$$ and I won't be anything that I am not. Expecially in a forum. "Chuckles" is a term of endearment, you are someone that has made me laugh. _______________ “Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you’re still retarded.” This comment was edited by El Vee For on Aug 21 2005 09:11pm. |
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Dicemaster - Student 
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Lets calm down and keep this civil guys. El Vee for, Remeber that the JA is multinational. Not everyone has heard of Enron, I imagine people in Europe could care less. -Dice _______________ Dicemaster |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
No, you started talking about Boeing, I just slipped in a sidenotice. American companies, eh? They're multinational, it affects more than just the US, hence the 'world' part. And why would I refute the crap you said? I'm not naïve, I know they get funding from the French government, but that doesn't mean they aren't a company. And when you start talking about Enron, it isn't my responsibility to know what you're talking about beforehand, it's your responsibility to explain what that is, and why you mentioned it. I replied to what I THINK was the content of your post, it wasn't easy to read so I guessed, might be a bit off. |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
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Quote: I'd just like to point out that Boeing do not have a monopoly, rather it's a duopoly - know a little company called Airbus? LOL I was waiting for this, Airbus. Airbus is a joke that has never turned a profit, nor do they need to. They are subsidised by the French Governement, they don't answer to stock holders and have unlimited funds. They are not a company, they are a division of the French Aironautical Agency, not sure the name but its like the French NASA. Nice attempt though. Check out thier homepage (google = Airbus) they don't have an financial statements, no investor info and thier orders vs deliveries page is the worst math ever, Enron could count better than these people!!I worked at Boeing, that doesn't mean I know all just more than most, and Airbus is the only competition Boeing has. It is a worthy competitor that would have gone out of business long ago if it were for French taxpayers money. EDIT: Airbus has no manufacturing or business presence in the United States and thus the American rules of Anti-Trust do not apply, Boeing = Monopoly on high altitude high capacity Commercial Aircraft. (PERIOD) Look beyond your nosetip, why the hell would I need to talk about American monopolies? I was referring to the *world*. And, uh, Boeing get just as much governmental support... it's just indirect, through the military. And who the hell is Enron? |
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Mreoton - Student |
Quote: b) MS does nothing. Or perhaps even drops their patent application having scored their point in proving they are the superior company business wise. Might improve MS stocks, more likely hurt Apple stocks as they show a rather lacklustre way of doing business. Shareholders are generally not impressed when these things happen. Oh! Oh! Thats the best one for me. As much as everyone hates M$....cmon Apple is much worse theyve subjected us to too much of their "inovated" way of thinking.......oh and theyre retards. |
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