Who says the planets formed together in their current orbit?

It is pretty well theorized that there are planets / stars / blackholes are floating around space that aren't in orbit of stars / solar systems / galaxies. As there are cosmic events that can kick / move all of these celestial objects out of their original place of formation.

The shape cuts down on size and weight. That should be utility enough.

If you tax someone, it should be the consumers of data. Google sends no data unless the consumer requests it. Of course, the consumers already pay for their bandwidth. (which is why I think charging for tethering is a complete ripoff. That is double charging for the bandwidth already paid for)

You said Google Docs works fine for the most part, but the Gmail / Calendaring portion doesn't work?

We are a startup (about 25 employees) and Google Docs works fine for Email and Calendaring.

I find that Google posters are more technically incline. Most of the people I circle are tech types or something else I find cool. I've also noticed that most people post to circles and not public. I will see people commenting on posts, but when I click their profile, they are sharing nothing.

My guess this has to do with them being more technical. Companies and everyone else are searching the Internet to see what you do online. If you don't share your post with them, they can't see it.

As for G+ being dead. I don't see it. G+ only allows 500 comments per post and I see maxed out post comments quite often. (very annoying Google, fix it!)

I suppose if you are an outsider looking in, it could look like a ghost town. Especially if you are choosing random people to follow. A lot of random G+ers don't want you seeing what they are posting.

The sound system blows. It's terrible and has so many issues. They created Pulse to fix it, but Pulse is a train-wreck too.

X is horrible. Hopefully Wayland will fix it.

Not all Linux are the same. Debian clones / Redhat clones. Several of their functions (start up / update) are different. That will just confuse people. Yeah there are others, but only these two are actually feasible due to how wide spread they are.

Ubuntu IMO is doing a great job with the desktop, but the first two things on my list must be fixed.

I don't recall saying "a jihadist" you freaking asshat. A terrorist is a terrorist no matter what their religious beliefs are.

btw, if you don't like it take your uppity ass to a different site.

Falling space junk, meteorites, and terrorist. Which one takes out the $60B elevator first?

You struggled to use Apache?

I appreciate you telling me this. You've enlightened me to add something to my hiring practices. Now I know to ask a simple Apache configuration question when I Interview someone. I definitely don't want to hire someone that has trouble using something as simple as Apache.

Our school district doesn't allow most potato chips either. Sun Chips are okay, but Doritos or any type of potato chips you cannot have. They will take it away from your kids.

I've more than been aware of Sony's activities. For the most part I know they suck for what they do, but they are a for profit public company and expect some idiot anti-consumer crap. Especially with share-holder pressure, but this is beyond acceptable. To try and profit off someone's death is sickeningly unacceptable.

I officially bought my last Sony product if I can help it. /goodbye-Sony

You figured something like this would have been in place from day one. Let's sell apps, but not worry about if they are loaded malware or viruses. /facepalm

A) is impossible. You can't have a larger selection of products than the Internet does.

B) Brick and mortar stores are for the local area only and are expensive to have. A lot more expensive than a warehouse that services the entire country / world with only one set of employees. Barns and Noble's stores just cannot compete with Amazon for book pricing. It's impossible.

I remember stores had their own model number for name brand products. For instance, Packard Bell computers. Several stores would sell the same exact computer, but they would have different model numbers. The reason they did this is so stores like Sears and whoever else was selling it, could say "Lowest price guaranteed!".

When you show them another Packard Bell (or whatever) with the same exact parts (HD, ram, cpu, case styling, etc) for a cheaper price. They would say, "Sorry, that is a different model."

AT&T keeps threatening raising rates on bandwidth heavy users. I would say having an iPhone (4S anyhow) on their network doesn't bode well.

Actually, having any service with AT&T doesn't bode well for that person.