Comment To Late (Score 1) 383
I already have a reflex to mute the TV as soon as the commercials start.
Comment Lonley Iland (Score 1) 342
Do you really thing you can survive on a lonely island, without the industrial supplements and processed food like tofu. On a vegan diat only?
Comment Re:Batshit Crazy! (Score 1) 680
One has to wonder how "Christians" would react had someone made a movie implying that Jesus was a pedo...
Well, current studies found that Jesus preferred (wealthy) widows — a group of women which tend to be not under aged.
Submission + - Steve Ballmer: We won't be out-innovated by Apple anymore (networkworld.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Let's be honest. If you were to compile a list of words that encapsulate the last 10 years for Microsoft, the word 'innovative' probably wouldn't make the cut. Sure, they've had great overall success with the Xbox and, more recently, with Xbox Kinect, but the bulk of their revenue is still derived from unexciting software like Microsoft Office and various iterations of Windows
But going forward, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer plans to change that. In a recent interview, Ballmer explained that the company had ceded innovations in hardware and software to Apple but that the times they are a 'changin.
"We are trying to make absolutely clear we are not going to leave any space uncovered to Apple," Ballmer explained... "Not the consumer cloud. Not hardware software innovation. We are not leaving any of that to Apple by itself. Not going to happen. Not on our watch."
But going forward, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer plans to change that. In a recent interview, Ballmer explained that the company had ceded innovations in hardware and software to Apple but that the times they are a 'changin.
"We are trying to make absolutely clear we are not going to leave any space uncovered to Apple," Ballmer explained... "Not the consumer cloud. Not hardware software innovation. We are not leaving any of that to Apple by itself. Not going to happen. Not on our watch."
Submission + - TSA testing drinks at the gate (wfaa.com)
shutton writes: Apparently being forced to discard your Aquafina in the security line doesn't convince the TSA that you haven't had access to something interesting in the so-called "sterile" area. Anyone seen this happen?
Submission + - US Federal Agencies No Longer Allowed to Buy Apple Products (cellular-news.com)
narcc writes: US federal government agencies are no longer able to purchase Apple products after the company withdrew from a mandatory certification scheme.
The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certification is required under a law passed in 2009 if a federal government agency is to buy goods or services from a company. It ensures that the products meet minimum environmental protection standards.
It is not clear why Apple withdrew from the ratings service, especially as it cuts off sales to a fairly substantial customer — the US Government. One report by the iFixit blog suggested that the problem relates to the difficulty of repairing Apple products and stripping them down for recycling.
Apple has struggled with its eco-friendly credentials, with repeated reports from agencies such as Greenpeace criticizing the company, not just for what they know the company is doing, but also for their apparent secrecy about the environmental impact of their various manufacturing processes.
The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certification is required under a law passed in 2009 if a federal government agency is to buy goods or services from a company. It ensures that the products meet minimum environmental protection standards.
It is not clear why Apple withdrew from the ratings service, especially as it cuts off sales to a fairly substantial customer — the US Government. One report by the iFixit blog suggested that the problem relates to the difficulty of repairing Apple products and stripping them down for recycling.
Apple has struggled with its eco-friendly credentials, with repeated reports from agencies such as Greenpeace criticizing the company, not just for what they know the company is doing, but also for their apparent secrecy about the environmental impact of their various manufacturing processes.
Comment Clear Cache on Exit. (Score 1) 196
One more reason to have the “Clear Cache in Exit“ activated.
But you are right: Most do not know about that.
Interesting: In Germany the content of the browser cache is not considered “possessing“.
Comment Cable Television, a subscription to HBO (Score 1) 1004
or a HBO equivalent which you might not get for less no money in some countries. Not even on Satellite.
Comment Yes (Score 1) 337
The answer is simply: Yes. Suppository there is a staff of 900 monitoring the questions to “improve” the answers.
Comment Re:Doing it wrong. (Score 1) 148
RIM is a North American company
In the time of the PATRIOT act this would be a disadvantage. Of course RIM is Canadian, which is a little better.
Comment FRAND is not Gratis. (Score 1) 272
Just to remind you: Still have to pay the inventor in order t use a FRAND patent. And since Microsoft and Apple have added little to the patent pool they are expected to pay more then others.
Comment Automated password reset (Score 1) 370
That is why large companies have automated password reset these days. Last I worked for was by voice recondition — Please say “Angelika — Betina” to reset your password. What a fun. But it worked.
Comment Re:Bottom line: never cooperate with the authoriti (Score 1) 777
spot on!
Comment Liberal in Germany (Score 1) 72
The Literals in Germany only stand for the Liberty of Trade. And perhaps the liberty to exploit your workforce. And finally the electorate have understood that. Currently the FDP are at 3 4 % which means they are below the minimum of 5% needed to be admitted into Office.
See: http://www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/index.htm
The Party which stands for the liberty of the individual is the Pirate Party which are at 4 8%. Too bad the next election is in 2013 — plenty of time for the FPD to recover and the Pirate Party to loose momentum.
Comment Microsoft Taking Aggressive Steps Against Android (Score 1) 675
Microsoft Taking Aggressive Steps Against Android On ARM.
There I fixed that for you.
Because, 96% of so called “Linux” access awstats reports on my website turn out to be — once you dig deeper — really Android devices. Don't be so vain Linux users, Microsoft would not give a shit about you if it was not for Android.
