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- Is it wrong to make money off green tech? No, it's called capitalism
- Is it wrong to make money off green tech? No, it's called capitalism"Capitalism" and more ...... in fact and actually, the "iron law" of capitalism; resources flow the the branch that shows the highest ROI.But I have to ask: didn't we learn from DoS and Zombies that prevention is far...
- Tags: aggression, capitalism, tank, green technology
- Discussion threads 2008-02-23
- 23,000 Linux PCs and counting in the Phillipines
- 23,000 Linux PCs and counting in the PhillipinesWhat would Jesus do?I think it begs the question. What would Jesus do? http://linuxhow2.com/Feature_Articles/What_would_Jesus_do_He_d_use_Linux_that_s_what.htmlIt would be great ...If educational material were available on those computers. Then perhaps 10 children in each school may get an education.eeePC and low-cost PCs changing the landscapein...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Linux, capitalism, eeePC, Phillipines, PC, Socialism, Linux PC
- Discussion threads 2008-01-29
- Gates misses the point on 'creative capitalism'
- Gates misses the point on 'creative capitalism'It is not quite so black and whiteI believe in Capitalism, but it is in the interest of companies not to abuse their employees, and to try and provide a good environment for them. This does not mean providing foreign aid, but just...
- Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, capitalism, creative capitalism, Charity Comes
- Discussion threads 2008-01-25
- On 'creative capitalism,' Gates gets it
- On 'creative capitalism,' Gates gets itDon't aim this at corp's., stockholders arethe ones you have to convince. All they most care about is the value of their stock. For management to take on this type of social workings they would get fired.So Gates"It's gung-ho, rather than hairshirt, philanthropy."Gates talk,...
- Tags: capitalism, creative capitalism, Ferrari
- Discussion threads 2008-01-25
- GOOG-411 isn't what you think
- GOOG-411 isn't what you thinkImage LabelerThe following statement is made at the bottom of the Image Labeler page under the title [b]What do you need to participate?[/b]:"Just an interest in helping Google improve the relevance of image search for users like yourself."At least they are honest about their goal here....
- Tags: Strategy, capitalism, Evil, Google Inc., GOOG-411, U.S. Government
- Discussion threads 2007-12-18
- HP accused of spying on Dell's printer plans
- HP accused of spying on Dell's printer planserror in story"In one dated January 16, 2003, Iizuka says he has met the person responsible for managing printer sales for Lexmark, the company that builds HP's printers."you mean DELL's printers.Don't know if any of it is true......but unfortunately, all of it is...
- Tags: Printers, capitalism, Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Computer Corp., printer
- Discussion threads 2007-01-25
- Bill Gates was 9th most-read story at the open source blog
- Bill Gates was 9th most-read story at the open source blogBlind leading the way" It showed how sharing of results among colleagues has declined in this proprietary age"A guy who has no experience or knowledge of working in science and technology is talking about what people working in science and...
- Tags: Soviet, Bill Gates, capitalism, open source, Microsoft Corp., Communism
- Discussion threads 2006-12-12
- Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster: Delightfully communist
- Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster: Delightfully communistWhy?Why should Craigslist force ads on people when there are more than enough ads in the world already. Justifying it by saying it could be given to charity is stupid - let people donate to the charities they like rather than have someone else...
- Tags: eBay Inc., Anarchy, Jim Buckmaster, Craigslist, Communist, Communism, communist, capitalist, capitalism
- Discussion threads 2006-12-07
- Mobile telephony: the unacceptable face of capitalism
- Mobile telephony: the unacceptable face of capitalismI wouldnt miss the othersPhone companies try to pass charging customers a higher fee in the name of quality of service.How about the oil industry.They seem to be coming up with new excuses for raising price of oil.Supply and demand it not the reason....
- Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, T-Mobile, mobile, capitalism, Gestapo, telephony, HotSpot
- Discussion threads 2006-07-18
- Craigslist's Craig Newmark--no more Mr. Nice Guy?
- Craigslist's Craig Newmark--no more Mr. Nice Guy?That's not really Net NeutralityWhat is really being discussed on the side of Net Neutrality is over whether or not companies such as Google, Microsoft, eBay, and others should have to pay to get guaranteed bandwidth allocation. This would mean that they can...
- Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, capitalism, Craigslist, advertisement, Craig Newmark, Net Neutrality, Craig
- Discussion threads 2006-06-28
- Say what? A look back at Gates' pearls of wisdom
- Say what? A look back at Gates' pearls of wisdomMissed this gem"Spam will be a thing of the past in two years' time"Source: BBC News (January 24 2004)http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3426367.stmHe has simply changed our world forever...Well...for good or other he he has changed the world we live in and if he want's...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, pearl, capitalism, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-06-15
- America's Future...isn't in America
- America's Future...isn't in AmericaHere's the deal.First of all, there is no problem with America having too few people interested in Science and Engineering. The problem is that the employment prospects for those fields are so dim, the people smart enough to succeed in those fields are also savvy enough...
- Tags: growing economy, capitalism, English Language
- Discussion threads 2006-05-17
- It's good to be a programmer
- It's good to be a programmerAntitrustOk, lets try to discuss antitrust without using the obvious example. I will assume that you are a dyed-in-the-wool Adam Smith capitalist. Laissez-faire capitalism is the greatest of man's accomplishments.A monopoly is the natural end-condition of a company that has embraced the capitalist ideals and...
- Tags: Microsoft Word, Word processors, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., capitalism, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-05-16
- The Hundt for better business models
- Capitalism is not a business model. It's a description of economic systems which can feature many business models. Capitalists do what works. Right now open source works, open networks work, open spectrum works. These provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people, and businesses. Arguments in Washington against...
- Tags: business model
- Blog posts 2006-04-07
- Hollywood asks China to cut piracy before Olympics
- Hollywood asks China to cut piracy before OlympicsChina is a communist country thatreviles capitalism. They couldn't care less about some challenge made by the glamorous entertainment industry. Capitalism is their enemy. They will never do anything to foster capitalism. And they surely need very little in...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, globalization, DVD, brand-new dvd, Walgreen Co., copy-protection, piracy, capitalism
- Discussion threads 2005-12-13
- Network feud leads to Net blackout
- Network feud leads to Net blackoutIt had to happen sooner or later.Big business will completely destroy the Internet. It's time to nationalize this valuable resource before it becomes useless.Unstoppable CommunicationsWasn't that Darpa's idea behind the internet? Or are we just talking the Web?Are ISP's even necessary anymore?I was reading...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, Network technology, capitalism, Cogent, network, Internet
- Discussion threads 2005-10-06
- Dell opens design center in Singapore
- Dell opens design center in SingaporeSo let Indians buy your computers[i]Scores of Western companies have been cutting costs by shifting software development, engineering design and routine office functions to countries such as India, where English-speaking workers are plentiful and wages are low.[/i]Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7678024/Dell can spout all the dribble about "global...
- Tags: capitalism, salary, economy work, Dell Computer Corp., U.S
- Discussion threads 2005-04-29
- Torvalds looking for new Linux home
- Torvalds looking for new Linux homeYou know what they say...No good deed goes unpunished![i]That type of work doesn't sit well with McVoy. "All we are trying to do is (1) provide the open-source community with a useful tool, (2) prevent that from turning into the open-source community creating a clone...
- Tags: open source, BitKeeper, open-source community, capitalism, Linux
- Discussion threads 2005-04-08
- MSN to mix advertisers with blogs
- MSN to mix advertisers with blogsMSN: always ensuring the corporate sludge invades our private livesWhy don't they mix in a little rooster dung while they're busy sprucing the place up..:-)I love the smell of capitalism in the morning!It is all about the Benjamins! ;)Jeff "the Troll"SpicoliJeff it's bad enough you...
- Tags: blog, MSN, capitalism, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2005-04-07
- A voyage inside the iPod Shuffle
- A voyage inside the iPod Shuffle40% Spent on InnovationI don't See Apple as a company to just walk away with profits. I am sure that they are re-investing the money to provide more high-tech ventures. How many Billionaires do you know who work at Apple?Unlike oh say Pharmacutical...
- Tags: Digital music, capitalism, Apple Inc., loss leader, Apple iPod Shuffle, Apple iPod
- Discussion threads 2005-02-25
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