tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post117020613109879319..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: The Launch of Windows VistaEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1173072193659400972007-03-05T06:23:00.000+01:002007-03-05T06:23:00.000+01:00free international phone callHi, great blog by the...free international phone call<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Hi, great blog by the way - didn't think you'd mind me posting this anonymously - as you do allow anonymous posts ;-). <BR/><BR/>Anyone tried this <A HREF="http://www.callsoverinternet.com" REL="nofollow">Skype program</A> yet for <A HREF="http://www.callsoverinternet.com" REL="nofollow">free telephone calls over the internet</A>? A guy at work uses it all the time and because he signed all his friends and relatives up he saves a fortune on his calls. Might be worth a go.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the blog<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172838416368347712007-03-02T13:26:00.000+01:002007-03-02T13:26:00.000+01:00I have a similar windows vista related blog. It pr...I have a similar <A HREF="http://blog.symbiancentral.com/category/software/" REL="nofollow">windows vista</A> related blog. It pretty much covers ##KEYWORD## related stuff. 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Cheers for now ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170437824722486822007-02-02T18:37:00.000+01:002007-02-02T18:37:00.000+01:00Oh, and P.S. - I fully agree that Microsoft has ch...Oh, and P.S. - I fully agree that Microsoft has changed the way the world works, but they have not done it single-handedly (yet seem to get all ther credit), they are very monopolistic (i.e. - they use every means to crush their competitors, even many that are not fair or legal), and the Gates Foundation, while they have done a lot of great things, refuses to take responsibility for monitoring where they invest their money, often counteracting or making worse the very situations that they are trying to fix - when they could NOT be lazy and be leading the way in putting forth a new philanthropy - see the Los Angeles Times article of a few weeks ago that exposed what I call these "Philanthropic Hypocrites"). Yes, I live in Seattle and yes I know dozens of people who work for BOTH organizations and have for a long time (until they get fed up and quit or make a zillion dollars and quit)...and I know all the stories and arguments both for and against. What I am saying is that the "perfection" of Microsoft and the Gates Foundation is an ILLUSION, and that they need to CHANGE before they are left behind.J. David Zacko-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028163483283414001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170437303231534722007-02-02T18:28:00.000+01:002007-02-02T18:28:00.000+01:00WOW! The fireworks are much more impressive than ...WOW! The fireworks are much more impressive than Vista - which is a giant rip off of what Apple's been doing for years now. ;-) I do love La defense though, so thanks for sharing. Merci!J. David Zacko-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028163483283414001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170378690057709052007-02-02T02:11:00.000+01:002007-02-02T02:11:00.000+01:00Thank you Michael, your opinion is almost most res...Thank you Michael, your opinion is almost most respected.Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170368453812920272007-02-01T23:20:00.000+01:002007-02-01T23:20:00.000+01:00No worries Soosha...I find the Microsoft jokes fun...No worries Soosha...I find the Microsoft jokes funny too. I should have left 2 separate comments to be more clear. I agree with your comment about the charities.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170353306713864032007-02-01T19:08:00.000+01:002007-02-01T19:08:00.000+01:00Oh i don't bash Microsoft, Michael! Just a joke, j...Oh i don't bash Microsoft, Michael! Just a joke, just like blond jokes or fat jokes or lawyer jokes. Just meant to give a chuckle. The Microsoft "monopoly" never bothered me either. This is America, Gates had a chance to make something that revolutionized the way the world lives, and he took the chance. Other companies have been creating systems and whatnot as well, it's not Microsoft's fault that theirs have been the most widely accepted among consumers.<BR/><BR/>And "Anon", as far as Gates charity is concerned, most people give to things that appeal to or effect them personally; ie a survivor of breast cancer give most heavily to breast cancer funds, a pro athlete who has a child with down syndrome sets up a DS fund, my mom was a victim of alcoholism, depression, and a drug pushing doctor so i am vary vocal in my crusade concerning those topics. Maybe something from Bill or Melinda's past or families causes them to give to the causes they give to. And they could be stingy with their hard earned money, so the world should be thankful that they are as generous as they are!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170320229514099772007-02-01T09:57:00.000+01:002007-02-01T09:57:00.000+01:00What a phenomenal shot! Cool idea to think of the ...What a phenomenal shot! Cool idea to think of the Grande Arche as a window. MS had a fireworks display here the other night, as well. It had a lot of residents puzzled, as there wasn't any public notice of a fireworks display over Lake Union for the private celebration and launch of Vista. I would have thought the display would be over on Lake Washington near the Gates' house and closer to MS headquarters. I wonder if there were displays in other cities? NY, London, Rome?? <BR/>-KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687351187791689224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170291372067310542007-02-01T01:56:00.000+01:002007-02-01T01:56:00.000+01:00Oh we dare, Eric ;)Oh we dare, Eric ;)Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170285628035108962007-02-01T00:20:00.000+01:002007-02-01T00:20:00.000+01:00soosha, you are funny - well, then by all means go...soosha, you are funny - well, then by all means go for it! perhaps childhood scarring from too many 'twilight zone' episodes made me a bit too delicate! hope you enjoy it ... on your special night !<BR/><BR/>btw, your joke was very clever!barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154499319975262257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170282586662101462007-01-31T23:29:00.000+01:002007-01-31T23:29:00.000+01:00Hi everyone. Sorry, I al really exhausted (came ba...Hi everyone. Sorry, I al really exhausted (came back very late from Microsoft last night) so I don't have the time to repply to your questions. Will do tomorrow if you still dare to come here (RE: 1st Feb. photo!).Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796507758758766120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170281861821713112007-01-31T23:17:00.000+01:002007-01-31T23:17:00.000+01:00Anonymous, I don't know what the stink was about (...Anonymous, I don't know what the stink was about (maybe see the new photo posted above by Eric), but I do know that the Gates Foundation gives money to many poor countries to help cure many diseases. Now...minorities or not...people are people and if we can cure people from dying, I think that can't be a bad thing.<BR/><BR/>To answer your other question, I'm an American living in France for the past 9 years.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170277906966658792007-01-31T22:11:00.000+01:002007-01-31T22:11:00.000+01:00Eric I forgot to tell you that this is a nice pict...Eric I forgot to tell you that this is a nice picture. Looks more like one taken in space by Hubble where you can see stars born within the lit dust that surrounds them. Well, it is either this or it is the gatesd of hell either way La defense looks defenseless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170277653163291392007-01-31T22:07:00.000+01:002007-01-31T22:07:00.000+01:00Michael: This is "Anonymous" wow Lynn is correct, ...Michael: This is "Anonymous" wow Lynn is correct, this is a long name to type. Anyway the Gates' seem to be giving their riches to particular charities and most are not serving minorities. There was a big of a stink about this a few weeks ago here in the US. <BR/><BR/>On an urelated issue. Are you working in France or are you in the U.S. Checked your blog and got slightly confused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170274547635751402007-01-31T21:15:00.000+01:002007-01-31T21:15:00.000+01:00True, Michael, all true.True, Michael, all true.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170273950477228212007-01-31T21:05:00.000+01:002007-01-31T21:05:00.000+01:00Soosha...I DID laugh, but couldn't find time durin...Soosha...I DID laugh, but couldn't find time during my day job to reply. The Microsoft jokes I've heard are very funny!<BR/><BR/>On the other hand...<BR/><BR/>I kind of get upset with all of the Microsoft bashing. Here's something that has totally changed the way the world works, learns, shares, and progresses. Ok, ok, one can discuss monopoly, but if it hadn't been for some of the innovations, we'd all be still in the stone age (aka "the 70's").<BR/><BR/>Besides, isn't Bill (and Melinda) pretty good about giving away their riches?Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170273652353433232007-01-31T21:00:00.000+01:002007-01-31T21:00:00.000+01:00Well it's almost theme day again and i still don't...Well it's almost theme day again and i still don't know what to do. I don't understand the forum thing, don't know what my sign in thing is, how to get on to Ham's list of participants or anything at all! I must resign myself to the fact that everyone in the world can follow simple instructions and i cannot! None of it makes any sense to me. I don't even know what the theme is for tomorrow. Cheerless of Cheltenham. :(Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170273171957882822007-01-31T20:52:00.000+01:002007-01-31T20:52:00.000+01:00...what, we can't have coffee under fireworks, nea......what, we can't have coffee under fireworks, near horse guards, or inside melting buildings? "The Making of PDP: An Exposé" I can smell the Pulitzer...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170271095454735832007-01-31T20:18:00.000+01:002007-01-31T20:18:00.000+01:00What a lovely idea Jeff. I'd love to join in. Wh...What a lovely idea Jeff. I'd love to join in. When will Eric be able to go to work though? :)Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170268286937865922007-01-31T19:31:00.000+01:002007-01-31T19:31:00.000+01:00Wow. Now, that's a website, Group F. I love firew...Wow. Now, that's a website, Group F. I love fireworks. This is a cool shot, Eric. It is indeed very rare to see a good fireworks photo. Especially from a 'nonphotographer'. Yes, I'll have to take a walk through La Defense this year.<BR/><BR/>Hey, Johnny and Eric: let's start a fun tradition in addition to a picnic on the Seine. Whoever goes to Paris has cafe with Eric, Michael, GG, whoever, and signs a list or a book or a photo. Let's see how many names we can get. Then, at year's end, the signature list can be a PDP photo. Ok, who's first?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170268234507405332007-01-31T19:30:00.000+01:002007-01-31T19:30:00.000+01:00Spectacular photo - molten lava!Re: Vista, I would...Spectacular photo - molten lava!<BR/><BR/>Re: Vista, I would be sceptical about using it until their first service pack...isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691699331129121806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1170265312120281352007-01-31T18:41:00.000+01:002007-01-31T18:41:00.000+01:00Susan in Atlanta,Thanks for the lead. By the way,...Susan in Atlanta,<BR/>Thanks for the lead. By the way, I love Atlanta....great city.<BR/><BR/>Eric, the photo is fantastic. Vista?? Maybe after the bugs are worked out. Meanwhile XP is okay. Beta is still a mess for me and I am having trouble with Internet Explorer on a regular basis. Hope to see you in two weeks. We arrive at DeGaulle on Feb.16..I am truly excited (not in the French sense of the word. LOL)JohnnyParsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192355291272788111noreply@blogger.com