If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - YES G=1
On Wed, 26 May 2010 04:27:26 +0000 (UTC), thanatoid
wrote: [...] This quiz may be a ***////really//// stupid*** idea [...] I've no idea about that, but I can almost guarantee to provide some ***////really//// stupid*** answers. So, the question - to be replied to by replacing "please participate" in the subject line with a 'YES' or 'NO' - is: Will this group (and some/all other microsoft.* newsgroups) still be "here" after that moment in time? 'YES' means the group(s) will continue except people using MS- controlled or "heavily-MS-influenced" ;-] servers will not be able to access it/them. 'NO' means it will "disappear" along with all other microsoft.* groups. For "bonus points", (don't ask me what that would be), IF the group(s) continue, will Google Groups also continue to carry them? (That could be added in the body, I suppose, or by adding G=1 for yes or G=0 for no, or something.) I hope I did that right, boss. Did I? Huh? Did I done good? (For "SUPER-EXTRA bonus points", you can express your opinion on whether the next release of everyone's favorite browser - OffByOne - should include a newsreader ;-] ) Shouldn't it execute ActiveX controls? -- Angus Rodgers |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - please participate
YES alt.windows98 alt.windows98 alt.windows98 alt.windows98 alt.windows98
Not more microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion wrote in message ... On Wed, 26 May 2010 04:27:26 +0000 (UTC), thanatoid wrote: Many things have been said recently as to what may or may not happen after midnight May 31 - some entertaining, some not. Many "farewells" have taken place - perhaps unnecessarily, perhaps not. There seems to be no consensus as to what WILL happen. Although anyone familiar with the origins, design, history, and "ways" of Usenet /should/ know. Still, we have a MAJOR player involved - Microsoft. I dont much care. I only came to this group, v/s other Win98 groups because this is where there are the most people. If this group dies, everyone will migrate to alt.windows98. Life will go on. The discussions will be the same thing, just in a different newsgroup. I dont care if the NG begins with "microsoft.public", or "alt". It's what's posted that counts. |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - please participate
YES alt.windows98 alt.windows98 alt.windows98 alt.windows98 alt.windows98
Not more microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion wrote in message ... On Wed, 26 May 2010 04:27:26 +0000 (UTC), thanatoid wrote: Many things have been said recently as to what may or may not happen after midnight May 31 - some entertaining, some not. Many "farewells" have taken place - perhaps unnecessarily, perhaps not. There seems to be no consensus as to what WILL happen. Although anyone familiar with the origins, design, history, and "ways" of Usenet /should/ know. Still, we have a MAJOR player involved - Microsoft. I dont much care. I only came to this group, v/s other Win98 groups because this is where there are the most people. If this group dies, everyone will migrate to alt.windows98. Life will go on. The discussions will be the same thing, just in a different newsgroup. I dont care if the NG begins with "microsoft.public", or "alt". It's what's posted that counts. |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - modified to Poll
Per your other query on why no one is, I will. On 05/26/2010 12:27 AM, thanatoid wrote: Many things have been said recently as to what may or may not happen after midnight May 31 - some entertaining, some not. Many "farewells" have taken place - perhaps unnecessarily, perhaps not. There seems to be no consensus as to what WILL happen. Although anyone familiar with the origins, design, history, and "ways" of Usenet /should/ know. Still, we have a MAJOR player involved - Microsoft. This quiz may be a ***////really//// stupid*** idea, but I feel whatever happens will test the Usenet's supposed indestructibility Vs. the power of Microsoft, and possibly hint at future developments. And I am curious about what people think without having to read a bunch of 200-line-post threads which from the glances I took, arrive at no conclusions. So, the question - to be replied to by replacing "please participate" in the subject line with a 'YES' or 'NO' - is: Will this group (and some/all other microsoft.* newsgroups) still be "here" after that moment in time? Here, as in *on* Microsoft, No. The "bridge" is apparently a temporary measure to allow access during transition. Elsewhere? Not likely nor legal in this form. Use net [Usenet] is still trying to determine how to handle the change. Looks like it may be comp.os.{something.something] for groups with sufficient interest [not likely this OS]. There SHOULD be posts coming shortly per groups supposedly comparable... alt.windows98 [or whatever it is] is waiting, and so is likely 98 Guy and will subject you to all of the other trash "out there". Some parties think they're going to "carry on" exactly as the present on their own servers/services, but I don't see that happening or it won't last long. For "bonus points", (don't ask me what that would be), IF the group(s) continue, will Google Groups also continue to carry them? (That could be added in the body, I suppose, or by adding G=1 for yes or G=0 for no, or something.) Google is anybodies guess, it may or may not have an agreement with Microsoft, or it may only have Google access, or???? Previously it appears Google followed what was offered on Microsoft, recently??? (For "SUPER-EXTRA bonus points", you can express your opinion on whether the next release of everyone's favorite browser - OffByOne - should include a newsreader ;-] ) Yeah, sure, but then you also bring in JAVA, javascript, ssh, SSL, etc., unless you only offer text and standard limited access, which limits the usage and usefulness, and increases the browsers vulnerabilities. -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking http://peoplescounsel.org The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government ___--- |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - modified to Poll
Per your other query on why no one is, I will. On 05/26/2010 12:27 AM, thanatoid wrote: Many things have been said recently as to what may or may not happen after midnight May 31 - some entertaining, some not. Many "farewells" have taken place - perhaps unnecessarily, perhaps not. There seems to be no consensus as to what WILL happen. Although anyone familiar with the origins, design, history, and "ways" of Usenet /should/ know. Still, we have a MAJOR player involved - Microsoft. This quiz may be a ***////really//// stupid*** idea, but I feel whatever happens will test the Usenet's supposed indestructibility Vs. the power of Microsoft, and possibly hint at future developments. And I am curious about what people think without having to read a bunch of 200-line-post threads which from the glances I took, arrive at no conclusions. So, the question - to be replied to by replacing "please participate" in the subject line with a 'YES' or 'NO' - is: Will this group (and some/all other microsoft.* newsgroups) still be "here" after that moment in time? Here, as in *on* Microsoft, No. The "bridge" is apparently a temporary measure to allow access during transition. Elsewhere? Not likely nor legal in this form. Use net [Usenet] is still trying to determine how to handle the change. Looks like it may be comp.os.{something.something] for groups with sufficient interest [not likely this OS]. There SHOULD be posts coming shortly per groups supposedly comparable... alt.windows98 [or whatever it is] is waiting, and so is likely 98 Guy and will subject you to all of the other trash "out there". Some parties think they're going to "carry on" exactly as the present on their own servers/services, but I don't see that happening or it won't last long. For "bonus points", (don't ask me what that would be), IF the group(s) continue, will Google Groups also continue to carry them? (That could be added in the body, I suppose, or by adding G=1 for yes or G=0 for no, or something.) Google is anybodies guess, it may or may not have an agreement with Microsoft, or it may only have Google access, or???? Previously it appears Google followed what was offered on Microsoft, recently??? (For "SUPER-EXTRA bonus points", you can express your opinion on whether the next release of everyone's favorite browser - OffByOne - should include a newsreader ;-] ) Yeah, sure, but then you also bring in JAVA, javascript, ssh, SSL, etc., unless you only offer text and standard limited access, which limits the usage and usefulness, and increases the browsers vulnerabilities. -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking http://peoplescounsel.org The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government ___--- |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - YES G=1
Angus Rodgers wrote in
: On Wed, 26 May 2010 04:27:26 +0000 (UTC), thanatoid wrote: [...] This quiz may be a ***////really//// stupid*** idea [...] I've no idea about that, but I can almost guarantee to provide some ***////really//// stupid*** answers. No, it's a guessing game. No one can know what will really happen. For "bonus points", (don't ask me what that would be), IF the group(s) continue, will Google Groups also continue to carry them? (That could be added in the body, I suppose, or by adding G=1 for yes or G=0 for no, or something.) I hope I did that right, boss. Did I? Huh? Did I done good? Very well done. (For "SUPER-EXTRA bonus points", you can express your opinion on whether the next release of everyone's favorite browser - OffByOne - should include a newsreader ;-] ) Shouldn't it execute ActiveX controls? No, the fact it doesn't do java/activeX or Flash are among its best features. Thank you very much for participating. -- "I agree completely with what Jean-Luc said in this week's Elle: it's garbage. Cameron isn't evil, he's not an asshole like Spielberg. He wants to be the new De Mille. Unfortunately, he can't direct his way out of a paper bag. On top of which the actress is awful, unwatchable, the most slovenly girl to appear on the screen in a long, long time. That's why it's been such a success with young girls, especially inhibited, slightly plump American girls who see the film over and over as if they were on a pilgrimage: they recognize themselves in her, and dream of falling into the arms of the gorgeous Leonardo." - Jacques Rivette, on "Titanic" (James Cameron, 1997) |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - modified to Poll
MEB wrote in
: Per your other query on why no one is, I will. Thank you. On 05/26/2010 12:27 AM, thanatoid wrote: SNIP Will this group (and some/all other microsoft.* newsgroups) still be "here" after that moment in time? Here, as in *on* Microsoft, No. The "bridge" is apparently a temporary measure to allow access during transition. Since I haven't read everything written, I don't know the 'bridge' is, but understanding of that doesn't seem crucial at this point. Elsewhere? Not likely nor legal in this form. Use net [Usenet] is still trying to determine how to handle the change. Looks like it may be comp.os.{something.something] for groups with sufficient interest [not likely this OS]. There SHOULD be posts coming shortly per groups supposedly comparable... alt.windows98 [or whatever it is] is waiting, and so is likely 98 Guy and will subject you to all of the other trash "out there". I've had him KF'd for along time. Some parties think they're going to "carry on" exactly as the present on their own servers/services, but I don't see that happening or it won't last long. So you say 'NO'. For "bonus points", (don't ask me what that would be), IF the group(s) continue, will Google Groups also continue to carry them? (That could be added in the body, I suppose, or by adding G=1 for yes or G=0 for no, or something.) Google is anybodies guess, it may or may not have an agreement with Microsoft, or it may only have Google access, or???? Previously it appears Google followed what was offered on Microsoft, recently??? I can't decide if they're allies or enemies. Perfect strategy, whatever they are up to. (For "SUPER-EXTRA bonus points", you can express your opinion on whether the next release of everyone's favorite browser - OffByOne - should include a newsreader ;-] ) Yeah, sure, but then you also bring in JAVA, javascript, ssh, SSL, BION, I have never heard of SSH, but OB1 always had SSL. The lack of other things you mention are among its advantages. It's a very basic browser to get the /content/, not eye candy, flicks, and adolescent "web design" contests. etc., unless you only offer text and standard limited access, which limits the usage and usefulness, and increases the browsers vulnerabilities. How does NOT executing scripts increase vulnerability? -- "I agree completely with what Jean-Luc said in this week's Elle: it's garbage. Cameron isn't evil, he's not an asshole like Spielberg. He wants to be the new De Mille. Unfortunately, he can't direct his way out of a paper bag. On top of which the actress is awful, unwatchable, the most slovenly girl to appear on the screen in a long, long time. That's why it's been such a success with young girls, especially inhibited, slightly plump American girls who see the film over and over as if they were on a pilgrimage: they recognize themselves in her, and dream of falling into the arms of the gorgeous Leonardo." - Jacques Rivette, on "Titanic" (James Cameron, 1997) |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - modified to Poll
snipped due to length concerns
Great points, MEB. Thank you for your prior post above. |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
QUIZ - modified to Poll
snipped due to length concerns
Great points, MEB. Thank you for your prior post above. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Need help: CCNA Quiz | Pablo | Networking | 2 | May 25th 05 12:45 AM |
Quiz on corruption | Nick | Software & Applications | 4 | April 24th 05 12:26 AM |