Their next idea: Microsoft Windows XPNT2000:PC Second Edition Service Pack X

alternateorg on February 2, 2001

You know what? I’ve started to get sick of commenting on Microsoft’s lack of innovation. I really have. Most Mac people totally get off every time MS announces something ‘groundbreaking’ that Apple has been doing for years. And I used to be that way, as well. But I’m honestly just getting pretty bored of it. I don’t know how anyone working over there in Redmond could possibly feel actual pride in the work they do. The :Mac people in the valley do a pretty good job of developing decent software for the Mac, but come on. It’s getting so that I don’t even want to talk about it, but here it is anyway: Microsoft’s new products are allegedly going to be named: Windows XP, Office XP, etc. instead of using the numeral 10. Who knows what it stands for, and who cares.

“Maybe they should just name it Windows WTF or Office WTF.”

Now THAT’S an idea I like.

At least it's not the 'Any' key

alternateorg on January 24, 2001


In an apparent prank carried out by departing Clinton administration staffers, Bush aides discovered that dozens of computer keyboards were missing the “W” key.

Heh.
<Homer&#62 “Press ‘Any’ key to continue? But I can’t find it! I can’t find the ‘Any’ key!’ </Homer&#62 

Some people…

alternateorg on January 20, 2001

What is it with these two jerks I work with? They’ve both historically been anti-Mac, and now anti-me as well. I sent out an email after finishing the company-themed Audion faceplate, citing Windows’ inefficiencies as being reason one wasn’t developed for them… and both these guys got started on some sort of major rip-on-Kevin campaign. I guess some people just need an excuse.

CNN Jumps on the G4 PowerBooks Bandwagon

alternateorg on January 18, 2001

From SU
Found this via MacNN:

http://www.drudgereport.com/cnn2.htm


We intend to accelerate our plans to introduce compact hi-tech newsgathering gear. Look for the quick introduction of small, high-quality DV cameras and laptop editing equipment (a Mac laptop), enabling us to deploy smaller reporting teams one or two people at times when it makes sense. Larger gear will be with us for some time to come and will be used as needed. But the days of routinely dispatching three- and four-person reporting teams with cases of bulky equipment are approaching an end. As we introduce this new gear, correspondents would do well to learn how to shoot and edit (even if called upon only occasionally to utilize those skills), and smart shooters and editors will learn how to write and track. While this is not a one-size-fits-all strategy and CNN will always value exceptional ability, the more multi-talented a newsgatherer, the more opportunity the News Group will provide that person.

Hey Fred, Where Were You Back Then?

alternateorg on January 17, 2001

Sometimes people are so fucking disrespectful it makes me physically ill to my stomach. I went to see downset on Sunday and that crowd that showed up was one of the worst I have ever had to endure. Basically, this band was one of the first, I hate to use the phrase because I hate the music, “rap-metal” bands. Except, downset is more like “hip-hop-hardcore,” if that means anything at all. They have been doing this stuff since 1989 and now they have been kind of shunned aside by the media because their music is extremely political and very heartfelt. They make Fred Durst look like the whiny, derivative little fuck that he is. Well, they got up on stage and basically, there were 10 or 15 kids totally mocking them, doing stupid shit, pissing a lot of people off, myself included. I have no idea if they knew what they were doing, or if they were just really stupid and ignorant and did it because they are young and need attention. This band has meant a lot to me for a long time and I hate to see something that is so purely heartfelt and has no corporate strings attached be disrespected, especially to their faces. Just go home if you don’t like the band.

Loss of Resolution

alternateorg on January 16, 2001

So far, my only gripe about MacOS 9.1 is that my second monitor (a badass Sony 15-inch) now can’t do the resolution I used to run it at (1152×870).. which sucks. The monitors control panel will let me set it to 1920×1080 at 60hz (which it can actually do, which is amazing for a 15-inch), but not my preferred resolution. But I’ll give that up for a stable OS.

Some of Our Funnier Post Titles

alternateorg on January 14, 2001

Copyright schmopyright
Microsoft to get bitch slapped…
Microsoft finally gets a well deserved smack
The Marking of the Bench
invest-in-a-real-company.com
Now where did I leave those highly-classified US government secrets?
Capitalist Pissing Contest, Round 1
Copyright Infringement Was The Case That They Gave Me
At Least it’s Not HUMANS and Pandas…
Giant Cellphone Monsters
guilty.mp3.com
I *DONT* LOVE YOU
VerizonIsReallyStupid.com
He Looks Sort of Like a Monkey, Huh?
Emachines Can’t Get It Up
Connectix Flattens Sony… This Time, It’s Legal.
Sega DreamCracked
Lars Ulrich: NAPSTER BAD!
Steve Ballmer A Little Nervous
Illegalster
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
Blame The Dog
Was That an M? As in Megabit?
Capitalism Doesn’t Always Work
Not Windows For ME
This Is The Worst Article Ever Written
I’m Such A Dork
GUIs Just Want To Be Fucking Ugly?
Smack Bell
Stop Looking Over My Shoulder.
You Have a Fast Computer. Now You’re Fucked.
Silicon Insider? You Can Go Fuck Yourself.
It’s Like a CD, Only SUPER!
The Two Ugliest Cars Ever Made
Too Much 3D… Going Into Coma…
Holy Inkjets, Batman…
For the Ultra-rich Palm User Who Has Everything?
The Apple Menu of Your i (What a Horrible Pun, huh?)
X, 10, What’s The Difference?
The User? What’s That?
It’s Decent, But it’s Not a Night at the Opera
I hate George but love Bush.
Voodoo takes a Doodoo.
Snooch To The Mutha-Fuckin’ Nooch
DJ Mixman Megasucks
2001: An Odyssey of Some Sort, Anyway
Poor Guys
MHZ, SHMHZ.
I Want to Shit Myself
The title of their next album: Alienation

9.1 and X Not Compatible

alternateorg on January 10, 2001

From Apple’s website:
Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X Public Beta – Important: The Mac OS X Public Beta and Mac OS 9.1 are not compatible. If you install Mac OS 9.1, the Classic environment in the Mac OS X Public Beta will no longer function.

I Want to Shit Myself

alternateorg on January 9, 2001

I’m speechless. This keynote was insanely insane. PowerBook G4s made out of titanium… iDVD, iTunes, 733 mhz PowerMac G4s, SuperDrive. I want to shit myself.

The lowdown:
1. 466, 533, 733 mhz G4 PowerMacs. All models come with single processors except the 533 can be BTO with dual. All models come with built-in CD R/W drives.
2. The 733 mhz model G4 comes with a ‘SuperDrive‘ which can read/write both CDs and DVDs.
3. iTunes. New FREE software to rip, burn and play music to and from CDs, MP3 players, CD R/W drives. It’s rad.
4. iDVD. New FREE iMovie-esque software to make your own DVDs with the new SuperDrive. Also, new $995 DVD Studio Pro: professional DVD-editing/layout software.
5. 400/500 mhz PowerBook G4s. 1 inch thick made out of Titanium, 15.2 inch display, looks like the Cube. It’s badass. $2599 and $3499.