Comment Re: too bad they don't have a setting to fix the s (Score 1) 77
Itâ(TM)s called Yamaha/Klipsch.
Comment Re: Two enter keys here (Score 2) 306
Scroll lock works in excel to move the sheet without changing the selection.
Comment Whoooo...Caahh... (Score 3, Funny) 61
Behold, the lack of power of the dark mode.
Comment Old Fogies (Score 2) 202
Wow, you want to bring out the three and four digit uids just post a story about Slackware!
I still like it, though I haven't used it in the last couple of years.
Comment Re:misleading... (Score 1) 407
Here are some places to start:
* Look into Apache Webdav. It will run over SSL and allow Windows users access.
* Depending on what your goal is, a CVS or some document management system may be a good solution.
* A Wiki? Something like Dokuwiki or PMWiki allow you to share all sorts of files.
I think there may be multiple solutions. That is, if you are willing to look at your problem from the perspective of what you are trying to accomplish, rather than trying to force a particular technology to apply to your problem.
* Look into Apache Webdav. It will run over SSL and allow Windows users access.
* Depending on what your goal is, a CVS or some document management system may be a good solution.
* A Wiki? Something like Dokuwiki or PMWiki allow you to share all sorts of files.
I think there may be multiple solutions. That is, if you are willing to look at your problem from the perspective of what you are trying to accomplish, rather than trying to force a particular technology to apply to your problem.
Eben Moglen on the Global Software Industry Post-GPL3 55
Dan Shearer writes "Three days before GPLv3 was released, Eben Moglen delivered the annual lecture of The Scottish Society of Computers and Law in Edinburgh, Scotland giving his thoughts on 'The Global Software Industry in Transformation: After GPLv3.' The text transcription, audio and 384kbit video are up at archive.org. Eben looks back at the 'legislative action' achieved by the GPLv3 community over the last 18 months, and also from the 22nd century. A riveting presentation for all present."
Journal Journal: Iditarod launched today 3
The annual Iditarod race began today. The shrinkbags are sledding in spite of the tropical temperatures we are supposed to believe Alaska has experiencing ever since George Bush was sworn in.
Vista Security The 'Longest Suicide Note in History'? 467
rar42 writes "The Inquirer is reporting on an analysis of Vista by Peter Gutmann — a medical imaging specialist. This isn't the usual anti-Microsoft story — just a professional looking at what is going to happen to his computer if it is upgraded to Microsoft Vista. From the article: 'Windows Vista includes an extensive reworking of core OS elements in order to provide content protection for so-called "premium content", typically HD data from Blu-Ray and HD-DVD sources. Providing this protection incurs considerable costs in terms of system performance, system stability, technical support overhead, and hardware and software cost,' says Gutmann."
Best Buy's ConnectedLife One-Ups Geek Squad 113
Retail writes "Best Buy is going to sell a packaged solution of Media Center plus home automation. Literally, it's a package — a box. A customer walks into a Best Buy store, delights in the demo, buys the package, and waits for its arrival in a big box about four-foot square. The package costs $15,000. For that you get a Media Center PC, Lifeware automation software from Exceptional Innovation, an Xbox 360, IP surveillance cameras, automated light switches, a thermostat and installation. It's a complicated business model, called ConnectedLife.Home, and it's bound to pit the new group against other Best Buy factions like Geek Squad."
Comment 54% of all statistics are misleading. (Score 1) 651
The article starts off by citing Forrester's authoritative figures:
"Forrester conducted an analysis of credit card transactions over a 27-month period. And this year's numbers aren't good..."
But then it casts a HUGE shadow of doubt with this:
"(The figures don't include gifts redeemed via the iTunes Store. While Apple can argue this does not reflect the volume of transactions taking place, it gives a more accurate picture of what customers are actually prepared to pay for.)"
I have no doubt that gift cards now account for a far greater percentage of the sales than direct downloads.
"Forrester conducted an analysis of credit card transactions over a 27-month period. And this year's numbers aren't good..."
But then it casts a HUGE shadow of doubt with this:
"(The figures don't include gifts redeemed via the iTunes Store. While Apple can argue this does not reflect the volume of transactions taking place, it gives a more accurate picture of what customers are actually prepared to pay for.)"
I have no doubt that gift cards now account for a far greater percentage of the sales than direct downloads.
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