Oh, this was too good to pass up! 
The part that makes me laugh like never before is the part about using Windows on the production line, and felt the need to blame them for it. How about managing the computers so they don’t contract a virus, hmm?
Apple apologized for the incident, but blamed it on a Windows computer used on the iPod production line.
CNET News.com – Bloggers dismayed at Apple’s response to iPod virus
I’ve stopped using Pluck a few weeks ago, and finally have removed the last vestiges of it from my machines. Did IE7 cause this? Not exactly.
While the RSS/ATOM support in IE7 and Firefox contributed to this, it really is Google Reader that drove home the last nail in the coffin. The simplicity, performance, and accessibility of GReader just can’t be beat for my needs at this time.
So, it is with sadness that I am currently removing Pluck from my last machine before installing the IE7 gold release. I’ve used Pluck for 2 years and will remember it fondly.
If you ever needed an example of how a dictatorship does not trust its citizens, then look no further than the latest asinine action by the Iranian government.
My condolences to the citizens of Iran, you are on the verge of losing one of your most powerful tools for freedom of thought and expression. Right now its just slow, tomorrow it may be gone.
Guardian Unlimited – Iran bans fast Internet to cut west’s influence
Are you addicted to the ‘Net? You may be and not even know it. Then again, it could just be another damn farce that some research-type used to bilk the government into funding some research (and themselves) for a year or two.
At any rate, I obviously use the ‘Net quite a bit. Considering that I’ve moved to using the web for all my information technology service needs, you could argue that I’m “hooked”. However, I beg to differ – big shock, huh? I use the ‘Net for simplifying my life. I use the ‘Net for information. I use the ‘Net to streamline.
While I’m using a computing device most of the day, I only use the ‘Net for a little bit a day. Most of my computer-related time is spent at work figuring out some ridiculous problem, or supporting someone else’s problem (fun – not).
What do you think? Are you addicted?
Technorati tags: Internet AddictionTechWeb – Internet Addictive, Study Says
So in my recent modern life post, I talked about having all data and services on the Internet. I insist that this is available today and is the trend for the future, and is how I attempt to do everything I possibly can.
Now here is the inevitable “but” that all debate mongers will latch onto. Currently there are software packages that simply can’t be duplicated online at this time. Here is my list of these packages, and how I currently rate them. Ranked in no particular order.
Must Have Software:
Might keep for business purposes:
Unneeded Software:
@MAC_Arms Pay taxes when you make your money, pay taxes when you spend your money, pay taxes when you successfully invest your money, pay taxes when you save enough taxed money to afford a house, pay taxes to live in your house, pay taxes when you sell the house that you paid taxes on to
Yup, taxes are criminal and we need serious reforms. I've always said that if you want to see a tax revolt, make withholdings illegal and have Americans write a tax check every payday. They'll revolt for sure. You don't miss what you never had.
I think it’s safe to say that @GovEvers should stop blocking audits in Wisconsin and open the books…
“Only AMERICAN citizens should vote.”
Sen. @berniemoreno says voter ID and proof of citizenship are simply common sense.
“We’re talking about a very low threshold — identify who you are and prove you’re a U.S. citizen when you register to vote. I think we’re getting closer to
Wrong. Democrats are solely responsible for hours-long airport lines.
They voted to defund TSA three times and won’t even entertain a conversation about reopening it. Why?
They’re using it as leverage to stop enforcing immigration laws.
