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Chemistry of clean coal

Probably a lot more feasible than other stuff."yes, I know there?s much skpeticism about 'clean coal.'"IMHO those people are a bit on the extremist side of things. There's nothing wrong with cleaning up existing technologies. In fact, it's probably a lot cheaper and far more feasible than most other alternatives....

Tags: extremist

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

What would make you trust Microsoft?

Flame on!Let me save a couple people the time of posting"Microsoft is the most evil thing on earth and should be destroyed" - Linux Geek, Ole Man, D.T, No More Microsoft Software ...."I trust Microsoft with my life" - Mike Cox, Loverock, ... "They are a company. I trust them...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., extremist, open source, MHD

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Open source extremism lives

Open source extremism livesNot the same thingI admit there's a continuum of opinion. Those who are advocating ogg aren't advocating defiance of the law, but a format more in keeping with the ideals of FOSS, which is a different thing.Userama decided to laugh at Democrats, but he made an apt...

Tags: ZD Net, F/OSS, extremism, Open source extremism, extremist, open source

Discussion threads 2008-08-26

Georgia turns to Google's Blogger amid Russia onslaught

Georgia turns to Google's Blogger amid Russia onslaughtwhat a bsis it really journalism when just copy and paste somebody else's BS?RE: Georgia turns to Google's Blogger amid Russia onslaughtRussia is doing an amasing job in protecting the people in he break away regions.RE: Georgia turns to Google's Blogger amid Russia...

Tags: Government, Recruitment & Selection, Blogger, Georgian, extremist, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-08-11

Cringely doesn't need no stinking facts to push Net Neutrality

Cringely doesn't need no stinking facts to push Net NeutralityNet Neutrality?We don' need no stinkin' Net Neutrality?!!! ;)Tell 'em George! :)Is Microsoft paying off Mr. Cringely?Companies like Microsoft and Google are advocating "net neutrality" to escape paying for the improved service to be provided them. Why not create an...

Tags: AT&T Corp., Net Neutrality, Cringely, extremist

Discussion threads 2007-04-13

Surveillance is Tyranny

Surveillance is TyrannyIf you have done nothing wrongI think the ultimate comment on that line is the list of despots who have used it.If our Government were all that trustworthy, our Constitution would be a whole lot shorter and we could do without the Courts entirely.Yes. You are paranoid.Or...

Tags: Vertical industries, goodwill, extremist, Islamic terrorism, government, WWII

Discussion threads 2006-05-18

SOX, highschool, and assurance

SOX, highschool, and assuranceLiberals vs. ConservativesI know this is an IT forum, but think your characterization of liberals and conservatives is dead wrong.Both wings are "J" types. For every religious fundamentalist convservative who wants to legislate classic Christian morals there's an equally judgmental liberal who thinks expecting someone to...

Tags: Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, extremist, J-type, P-type

Discussion threads 2006-04-04

Polite and Reasoned Discourse

The Linux community is under attack again for the behavior of a few individuals. ZDNet UK talks to Laura DiDio, an analyst for the Yankee Group, who is complaining that she's been ridiculed and harassed by Linux users who don't like what she's had to say. "There's an extremist fringe...

Tags: Laura DiDio, Linux, extremist

Blog posts 2005-04-07

Yankee Group slams 'Linux extremists'

Yankee Group slams 'Linux extremists'its about time someone put these people in placeheck the this forum is full of these linux zealots you can not reason with thes people all that can do is bash MS and everyone that they don't like pretty much every company that is not open...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, extremist, The Yankee Group, Linux, Linux extremist, open source

Discussion threads 2005-04-07

Half-Life: Counter-Strike Mayhem Map (Windows)

This hostage rescue map offers multiple ways for both sides to reach their objectives. The map for Counter-Strike is set in a coastal town where extremists have captured members of the British Parliament. This map offers opportunities for sniping as well as close combat.

Tags: Extremist, MayheM, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2004-03-09

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Oracle giving EU a hard time over Sun buy

Oh my, must not up set the crazy EU.Pfttt....A small question why EU can stop or affect a deal inside usa ..... or is the deal is global ....Also we EU dont fork MYSQL into something purely EU ... and tell Oracle to go to hell. If the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Databases, Oracle Corp., MySQL, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

How to jailbreak the iPhone 3GS

Why does Apple persistI am amazed the game of cat and mouse Apple users must play to get a phone that they can do with as they please. The same people who openly criticize Microsoft for all and sundry, but the beloved Steve Jobs whom it appears must own their...

Tags: Smart phones, Pwnage, Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., jailbreak

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Mono-mania: It's risky business

M$ must give away its patentsIf M$ want to have its technolgies adopted by FOSS it must give up all its patents and GPLed the code.Until then we must stay away from any code that resembles M$ technologies and support Stallman and FSF in their fight against software tirany.RE: Mono-mania:...

Tags: .NET, C#, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Development tools, Operating systems, Programming languages, Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., Mono, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Watch Out for That Meteor, Stallman.

Show me the innovation StallmanWhile Microsoft pushes forward software technology and produces modern software, open source continues to copy the trailing edge of the innovators. Want an Office97 copy? Want a media player that works on all platforms but just not as well as Windows Media Player, want...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Jason, F/OSS, Stallman, software

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

Will Office Web Apps overcome cloud biases?

[i]since GAPE Google Apps for Education is right up there with sliced bread in my book.[/i]Of course it is, all your blogs ever do is profess your undying love for all things Google. We already know how your next blog is going to turn out. You are going to...

Tags: cloud computing, Web application, Office Web Apps, Office Web, Google Inc., Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-09-18

Reconsidering Obama's ed speech? Sort of

Obama's speech to America's students is creating an incredible amount of controversy, far more than I would have expected. In fact, my post yesterday was met with quite a flame war that kept ZDNet moderators on their toes. I'm relatively liberal, but I'm hardly an extremist, so I...

Tags: Speech, Obama, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-09-04

Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday

I think the EU is the only one who caresI really cannot believe this is such a big deal. If people don't know how to change their defaults. I hardly think they know about any browser but IE.Could the argument not be made against any Linux version? I have tried...

Tags: Web browsers, Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, IE 8, IE8, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbook

'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbookI thought UbuntuHad packaged installers? Or has skype not been approved by the Ubuntu Community?Try opening CheeseCheese is the native UNR webcam application used for quick pictures and videos. If that program works then the drivers are okay and it's a Skype problem. If...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Loverock, Built-in Camera, Ubuntu, Acid-test, netbook, Skype Technologies S.A., Linux

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Private sector necessary to achieve infrastructure growth, U.S. CTO says

Private sector necessary to achieve infrastructure growth, U.S. CTO saysCap & TradeYes, and the Cap & Trade errr. Tax & Trade will destroy the economy as well.Good luck...Private investors just got slaughtered over ChryslerAnd you think anyone of them would be dumb enough to get involved w/ government any more?RE:...

Tags: Vertical industries, infrastructure growth, government

Discussion threads 2009-06-11

Banning Scientology doesn't make Wikipedia more credible

Banning Scientology doesn't make Wikipedia more credibleSorry Chris... an effort to do something is better than no effort. ntntNo, but it sure makes the Thetans angry.]:)Scientology - shrugIt's better to keep 'm exposed as warped 'personality-tests' doing whackos.RE: Banning Scientology doesn't make Wikipedia more credibleChris, I agree with...

Tags: Wiki, Scientology, Wikipedia, Banning Scientology

Discussion threads 2009-05-29