Redmond, WA (AP) Today, Bill Gates announced that the software giant's
new computing platform, PC 2004, which will be required for the forthcoming
Windows XP II OS will not run any other operating system, even older
versions of Windows.
Gates said this would make programmers jobs easier by not having to put
up with hardware designed for obsolete operating systems, which would
lead to more stability and ease of design.
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New Press announcement from Microshit HQ!
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It is a period of civil war. Open-source spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Microsoft Empire.
During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Windows XP Star II, a legally protected operating system with enough resource requirements to drain the computing power of an entire planet.
Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Linus Torvalds races home aboard his Gremlin, custodian of the stolen source code that can save his people and restore freedom to the galaxy ...
During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Windows XP Star II, a legally protected operating system with enough resource requirements to drain the computing power of an entire planet.
Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Linus Torvalds races home aboard his Gremlin, custodian of the stolen source code that can save his people and restore freedom to the galaxy ...
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Ha, but I wasn't parodying Microshit..........Darth Wong wrote:It is a period of civil war. Open-source spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Microsoft Empire.
During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Windows Star, a legally protected operating system with enough resource requirements to drain the computing power of an entire planet.
Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Linus Torvalds races home aboard his Gremlin, custodian of the stolen source code that can save his people and restore freedom to the galaxy ...
I was parodying STEVE JOBS and his announcement that all new MACS
made after a certain date WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BOOT OS 9......
that means.....
NO MORE COMBAT MISSION ON MACS!
FOR THIS, JOBS MUST DIE!
Why is it OK for apple to get away with shit that would have Microshit publicly
hanged?
"If scientists and inventors who develop disease cures and useful technologies don't get lifetime royalties, I'd like to know what fucking rationale you have for some guy getting lifetime royalties for writing an episode of Full House." - Mike Wong
"The present air situation in the Pacific is entirely the result of fighting a fifth rate air power." - U.S. Navy Memo - 24 July 1944
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This kind of reminds me of how Compaq used to be, making people with its computers buy Compaq SCREWS in order to keep their machines running.
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This shall be stolen at once for incorporation into my fan fic.Darth Wong wrote:It is a period of civil war. Open-source spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Microsoft Empire.
During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Windows XP Star II, a legally protected operating system with enough resource requirements to drain the computing power of an entire planet.
Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Linus Torvalds races home aboard his Gremlin, custodian of the stolen source code that can save his people and restore freedom to the galaxy ...
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They aren't getting away with it. Their market share is pitiful and shrinking. They are on a collision course with oblivion.MKSheppard wrote:Why is it OK for apple to get away with shit that would have Microshit publicly hanged?
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Do you remember the old MFM and RLL hard drives, and how Compaq hard drives used a proprietary interface? Ah, the shit-stained memories ...Kelly Antilles wrote:Yep, I remember that. It was always fun to tell customers we couldn't upgrade their Compaqs. THey always got PISSED!Master of Ossus wrote:This kind of reminds me of how Compaq used to be, making people with its computers buy Compaq SCREWS in order to keep their machines running.
"you guys are fascinated with the use of those "rules of logic" to the extent that you don't really want to discussus anything."- GC
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Our techs would pull their hair out. Mainly dealing with idiot customers and their "I want it done NOW" attitudes.Darth Wong wrote:Do you remember the old MFM and RLL hard drives, and how Compaq hard drives used a proprietary interface? Ah, the shit-stained memories ...Kelly Antilles wrote:Yep, I remember that. It was always fun to tell customers we couldn't upgrade their Compaqs. THey always got PISSED!Master of Ossus wrote:This kind of reminds me of how Compaq used to be, making people with its computers buy Compaq SCREWS in order to keep their machines running.
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Re: New Press announcement from Microshit HQ!
MKSheppard wrote:Redmond, WA (AP) Today, Bill Gates announced that the software giant's
new computing platform, PC 2004, which will be required for the forthcoming
Windows XP II OS will not run any other operating system, even older
versions of Windows.
Gates said this would make programmers jobs easier by not having to put
up with hardware designed for obsolete operating systems, which would
lead to more stability and ease of design.
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Mike, are there versions of Tie Fighter and X-Wing Alliance for Linux?
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Re: New Press announcement from Microshit HQ!
There's Quake 3 for LinuxGrand Admiral Thrawn wrote:MKSheppard wrote:Redmond, WA (AP) Today, Bill Gates announced that the software giant's
new computing platform, PC 2004, which will be required for the forthcoming
Windows XP II OS will not run any other operating system, even older
versions of Windows.
Gates said this would make programmers jobs easier by not having to put
up with hardware designed for obsolete operating systems, which would
lead to more stability and ease of design.
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Your Comments?
Mike, are there versions of Tie Fighter and X-Wing Alliance for Linux?
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Anyone want to bet that no games will work for XP II other then XP II versions?
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Not that I know of. Linux game support is weak. Mind you, a lot of games won't run under XP either, so the best game platform remains venerable Win98.Grand Admiral Thrawn wrote:Mike, are there versions of Tie Fighter and X-Wing Alliance for Linux?
Personally, I dual-boot Linux for work and an obsolete version of Windows for games.
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JESUS CHRIST! IT WAS A JOKE!
THERE IS NO XP II or PC 2004!
I was merely pointing out that Apple is as bad and monopolistic as M$, but they
have better PR people.....
THERE IS NO XP II or PC 2004!
I was merely pointing out that Apple is as bad and monopolistic as M$, but they
have better PR people.....
"If scientists and inventors who develop disease cures and useful technologies don't get lifetime royalties, I'd like to know what fucking rationale you have for some guy getting lifetime royalties for writing an episode of Full House." - Mike Wong
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MKSheppard wrote:JESUS CHRIST! IT WAS A JOKE!
THERE IS NO XP II or PC 2004!
I was merely pointing out that Apple is as bad and monopolistic as M$, but they
have better PR people.....
The new windows will still not be compatible with older programs.
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The Difference is, you will still be able to dual boot to an olderGrand Admiral Thrawn wrote: The new windows will still not be compatible with older programs.
Windows and run it on your Pentium V......you cannot do that
with Apple.....
"If scientists and inventors who develop disease cures and useful technologies don't get lifetime royalties, I'd like to know what fucking rationale you have for some guy getting lifetime royalties for writing an episode of Full House." - Mike Wong
"The present air situation in the Pacific is entirely the result of fighting a fifth rate air power." - U.S. Navy Memo - 24 July 1944
"The present air situation in the Pacific is entirely the result of fighting a fifth rate air power." - U.S. Navy Memo - 24 July 1944
I just saw this I was about to spout off on you people what was MS centeral strength and weakness is Backwards Compatability, Come on fokes THEY HUNG ON TO FUCKING DOS TILL 1999!
DOS was created what 82? 81? MS-DOS was 84 if I remeber correctly
And there is always dual booting
And warz versions of Windows
And up and coming Lindows
DOS was created what 82? 81? MS-DOS was 84 if I remeber correctly
And there is always dual booting
And warz versions of Windows
And up and coming Lindows
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Drat. I'm still stealing the Windows XP Star II though.MKSheppard wrote:JESUS CHRIST! IT WAS A JOKE!
THERE IS NO XP II or PC 2004!
I was merely pointing out that Apple is as bad and monopolistic as M$, but they
have better PR people.....
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Yet.MKSheppard wrote:JESUS CHRIST! IT WAS A JOKE!
THERE IS NO XP II or PC 2004!
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