Guest #1 June 10, 2003 "While many claim that the threat of Linux on the desktop is overhyped, and that it has served mainly to give Microsoft's customers more leverage when negotiating contracts, a spate of highly publicized defections from Office to Linux desktops, primarily overseas, has Microsoft worried. These include a recent decision by the city of Munich, Germany, to migrate 14,000 desktops and notebooks from Office to Linux. According to published reports, MSFT CEO Steve) Ballmer flew to Munich to save that customer account but failed." Story here."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 June 10, 2003 I though this was going to be about Canada, Maryland and France...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #3 June 10, 2003 QuoteI though this was going to be anout Canada, Maryland and France... Just when I thought you didn't care any more, you take the time to get in a friendly jab. Remster, I'm touched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linuxguy 0 #4 June 10, 2003 Damn STRAIGHT TUX ROX !!! Microsoft mofo's run and hide !! we is Comming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 June 10, 2003 But I think Bill is almost finished building the Death Star. Then he'll rule the entire galaxy!!!! Muhahahahahahahaa! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #6 June 10, 2003 How long does it take for the Death Star to reboot after a crash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #7 June 10, 2003 QuoteHow long does it take for the Death Star to reboot after a crash? It has to do that "scan disk" thing during the reboot too...warning you of clusters "probably just taking up space" ... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 June 10, 2003 I wonder what Safe Mode is on a Death Star...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #9 June 10, 2003 QuoteIt has to do that "scan disk" thing during the reboot too And that'll give the Rebellion just enough time to take it out once more Speaking of Office, has anyone tried OpenOffice? I've got it running on my eMac thru X11 and it's great!!!My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #10 June 10, 2003 QuoteI wonder what Safe Mode is on a Death Star An oxymoron? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 30 #11 June 10, 2003 [little window] Deathdows has found some updates to the DeathRay program from EvilEmpire.com. Do you want to update your Death Star now or later?[/little window]Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #12 June 10, 2003 Quote[little window] Deathdows has found some updates to the DeathRay program from EvilEmpire.com. Do you want to update your Death Star now or later?[/little window] And... [little window]Dr. Darkside has found a stop error in Deathdows. Life support systems have been terminated. Deathdows needs to be restarted. EvilEmpire.com strongly recommends you back up life support systems and run the ScanSatellite program upon restart of Deathdows.[/little window] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #13 June 10, 2003 see wav file."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." appraisl.wav Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingILweenie 0 #14 June 10, 2003 also....deathray program needs DirectX9 or higher to run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MattM 0 #15 June 10, 2003 Anyone remember the pentium commercial where the guy jumps and pulls and it says "processing parachute" and it takes it a while to open.... if i remember correctly is there a copy of that somewhere, maybe on skydivingmovies.com? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #16 June 10, 2003 Good call by the Munchen folk. They'll probably save headaches in the end. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #17 June 10, 2003 I guess the City of Munich will settle for "Just good enough" . There is a strong feeling of anti-Americanism in France and Germany about now.. so they will do anything to avoid American products and settle for less than the bestAmazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Remster 30 #11 June 10, 2003 [little window] Deathdows has found some updates to the DeathRay program from EvilEmpire.com. Do you want to update your Death Star now or later?[/little window]Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #12 June 10, 2003 Quote[little window] Deathdows has found some updates to the DeathRay program from EvilEmpire.com. Do you want to update your Death Star now or later?[/little window] And... [little window]Dr. Darkside has found a stop error in Deathdows. Life support systems have been terminated. Deathdows needs to be restarted. EvilEmpire.com strongly recommends you back up life support systems and run the ScanSatellite program upon restart of Deathdows.[/little window] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #13 June 10, 2003 see wav file."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." appraisl.wav Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #14 June 10, 2003 also....deathray program needs DirectX9 or higher to run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #15 June 10, 2003 Anyone remember the pentium commercial where the guy jumps and pulls and it says "processing parachute" and it takes it a while to open.... if i remember correctly is there a copy of that somewhere, maybe on skydivingmovies.com? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #16 June 10, 2003 Good call by the Munchen folk. They'll probably save headaches in the end. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 June 10, 2003 I guess the City of Munich will settle for "Just good enough" . There is a strong feeling of anti-Americanism in France and Germany about now.. so they will do anything to avoid American products and settle for less than the bestAmazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
