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The death of Medibuntu: A harbinger of doom for Ubuntu?
Medibuntu was an Ubuntu spin that focused on "multimedia, entertainment and distractions." It appears that this is the end for Medibuntu. So what does it mean for Ubuntu? |
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15 earlier comments in the full thread.
By design, there's a limited supply of Bitcoins, Txt. The government can print as man FRN's as they want.
Quoting:By design, there's a limited supply of Bitcoins
Ahah! So bitcoins are not trying to replace money, but precious metals!
I wonder how many circuit boards use bitcoins?
My Dearest TexasTedMax.......the problem is, that I am just tooooo honest, upright and forbearing to ever consider such a nefarious scheme as you suggest. My pure and high souled nature rebels instantly at the thought of my sunset years being devoted to a life of crime. How could I tarnish my family escutcheon in such a way ? Nay, it shall not be !..... Begone oh tempter of my moral rectitude. (Exits stage left and collapses in laughter.) :-)
My Dearest Mr. Not so Ridiculous:
I well understand your reluctance to participate in an honest criminal endeavor* nor do I, because there might be consequences for us. However, what I am suggesting is merely playing the system that's not totally illegal, i.e. nothing more than a scheme (rightly known as a scam to those less proficient in the language arts). We watch our boundaries and laugh off the rightly deserved derision of the righteous** as our "betters" do. No way will I be an honest criminal, I am too timid and the confines of prisons do not suit me.
Now if we were only fabulously rich and well connected for ages, then we could become real criminals either by using tools to do our bidding or even if we dallied personally in hair brain schemes that failed miserably we would be immune. Moreover, our nearest and dearest would escape all consequences. Others would pay, but not us. Because we would be Banksters*** given our bonuses despite driving our businesses to ruin, but bailed out by the sucker, mostly poorer tax payers. That happens for the select few, which we are not. Therefore, we operate on the fringes to reduce out exposure [exit stage right ... which is a mirror image, hence, I am at your side] and we hope never to be really noticed.
As always,
YBT
* For example, where a weapon is brandished in a public display to coerce transfer of funds even where there is no discharge or actual use required.
** And some not so, e.g. figures are not so moral authorities whether from pulpits, editorial texts or even self appointed, entitled elites.
*** A long history of robbery far exceeding good, old fashion armed robberies the latter perpetrated mostly by lower class elements.
Read the whole commentI well understand your reluctance to participate in an honest criminal endeavor* nor do I, because there might be consequences for us. However, what I am suggesting is merely playing the system that's not totally illegal, i.e. nothing more than a scheme (rightly known as a scam to those less proficient in the language arts). We watch our boundaries and laugh off the rightly deserved derision of the righteous** as our "betters" do. No way will I be an honest criminal, I am too timid and the confines of prisons do not suit me.
Now if we were only fabulously rich and well connected for ages, then we could become real criminals either by using tools to do our bidding or even if we dallied personally in hair brain schemes that failed miserably we would be immune. Moreover, our nearest and dearest would escape all consequences. Others would pay, but not us. Because we would be Banksters*** given our bonuses despite driving our businesses to ruin, but bailed out by the sucker, mostly poorer tax payers. That happens for the select few, which we are not. Therefore, we operate on the fringes to reduce out exposure [exit stage right ... which is a mirror image, hence, I am at your side] and we hope never to be really noticed.
As always,
YBT
* For example, where a weapon is brandished in a public display to coerce transfer of funds even where there is no discharge or actual use required.
** And some not so, e.g. figures are not so moral authorities whether from pulpits, editorial texts or even self appointed, entitled elites.
*** A long history of robbery far exceeding good, old fashion armed robberies the latter perpetrated mostly by lower class elements.
Ridcully, might I suggest a primer? Going in Style
Quoting:Now if we were only fabulously rich and well connected for ages, then we could become real criminals either by using tools to do our bidding or even if we dallied personally in hair brain schemes that failed miserably we would be immune. Moreover, our nearest and dearest would escape all consequences. Others would pay, but not us. Because we would be Banksters*** given our bonuses despite driving our businesses to ruin, but bailed out by the sucker, mostly poorer tax payers. That happens for the select few, which we are not.
Are you sure this in all tongue-in-cheek?
DrGeoffrey, that's for you to decide for yourself.
Quoting:DrGeoffrey, that's for you to decide for yourself.
Waaaaaayyyyyyyy too serious a response. May I suggest a simple, "I plead the fifth."
(& do not specify which fifth).
Honestly, this is all too much for a gentle soul such as myself. I seem to be surrounded by thoroughly warped personalities.....As for you, Gus3, and your attempt to sabotage my upright bearing with wickedly oriented tutorials, I am thoroughly shocked - I expected better of you. I'm off to have a cup of tea and meditate on those famous words of Hamlet:
"Alas, poor TexasTed, .....I knew him well Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, with a tortuous criminal mind."
"Alas, poor TexasTed, .....I knew him well Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, with a tortuous criminal mind."
<cough>
May I offer you a throat lozenge DrGeoffrey ?
You Alls,
I can't take it anymore, the name calling and innuendos are just too much for me to stay. Your slanderous comments about me are driving me out. Out I say. I have never even been to Texas, just passed through once.
You people pretend to be friendly, but Ted ... Ted!? If you meant TED Talks, I would have been honored, a bit over blown but respectable. But Ted? That guy does not even sing well and watching him foam at the mouth is just too much.
Therefore, I am leaving. Good Bye, I am Gone.
As always,
YBT
P.S. Say something interesting so I can come back soon.
I can't take it anymore, the name calling and innuendos are just too much for me to stay. Your slanderous comments about me are driving me out. Out I say. I have never even been to Texas, just passed through once.
You people pretend to be friendly, but Ted ... Ted!? If you meant TED Talks, I would have been honored, a bit over blown but respectable. But Ted? That guy does not even sing well and watching him foam at the mouth is just too much.
Therefore, I am leaving. Good Bye, I am Gone.
As always,
YBT
P.S. Say something interesting so I can come back soon.
And as the sun slowly sinks in the Texan west, we say farewell to our Edward......long may his YBT prosper.
PS.........Be grateful TxtEdMaxs......I could have used the name "Cactus Jack" (instead of Ridcully)..........(See The Great Race with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.)
PPS.......I am "out of the loop" with the name Ted as put forward by TxtEdMacs....Seriously, is there an undercurrent I am not aware of ?
PPPS..... before anyone tells me: It's not Cactus Jack, it's Texas Jack.........sigh.....it shows the frailties of declining 70's.
PS.........Be grateful TxtEdMaxs......I could have used the name "Cactus Jack" (instead of Ridcully)..........(See The Great Race with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.)
PPS.......I am "out of the loop" with the name Ted as put forward by TxtEdMacs....Seriously, is there an undercurrent I am not aware of ?
PPPS..... before anyone tells me: It's not Cactus Jack, it's Texas Jack.........sigh.....it shows the frailties of declining 70's.
Well People ... ,
I would be dissembling had I continued to maintain I really left, since I tend to read most comments without uttering a word on their respective threads. Should I leave, who among you will keep you honest? Moreover, who will bring comment drift from the topic header to a halt? Therefore, it is my burden to keep you on the straight and narrow.
My hardest task will be keeping Mr. Ridiculous on a law abiding path. It will be difficult herding such a nefarious character, but until the last of my stamina is lost I must persevere.
So I am back,
YBT
I would be dissembling had I continued to maintain I really left, since I tend to read most comments without uttering a word on their respective threads. Should I leave, who among you will keep you honest? Moreover, who will bring comment drift from the topic header to a halt? Therefore, it is my burden to keep you on the straight and narrow.
My hardest task will be keeping Mr. Ridiculous on a law abiding path. It will be difficult herding such a nefarious character, but until the last of my stamina is lost I must persevere.
So I am back,
YBT
And before anyone says anything.....I'd miss you as well......And that's the last bit of "niceness" from me for today. Otherwise, I'd really run counter to the curmudgeon that Ridcully the Archchancellor is supposed to be. :-)
DrGeoffrey, the only fifth I'll plead is Glenlivet.
Talisker ?
All I am hearing is esoterically named distilled products decanted from vessels in volumes denoted by a fifth of a quart. Me thinks this is utter posturing*, since from other comments I suspect you all consume hooch delivered from the back side of a dusty pickup decanted from squat barrels and delivered via dirty, used plastic tubing into bottles (or other containers) you specially brought to catch the emitted fluids and vapors to "enjoy" either at home or sprawled on area of pavement in a stupor. So instead of a high discussion of Constitutional principles we are degraded to snide commenting upon addictive fluids that debauch your souls in reality that are furtively delivered solely by innuendo.
Stop it, it is so like D.C. as it is currently functioning.
* In less polite circles known as B.S.
Stop it, it is so like D.C. as it is currently functioning.
* In less polite circles known as B.S.
Tsk, tsk, tsk, TxtEdMacs....Usquebaugh is a drink of sheer perfection to any true Scot, and I just happen to be one......Observe:
But maistly thee, the bluid o' Scots, Frae Maidenkirk to John o' Grots, The king o' drinks, as I conceive it, Talisker, Isla, or Glenlivet!
Robert Louis Stevenson, circa 1830
Talisker is unique for its highly unusual peppery flavour and believe me, it's utterly beautiful and worth every cent you put out on it. Glenlivet is more fruity, while Isla has a salt-iodine overtang as I recall. The most potent one I have hit is Laphroig.......very strong almost tarry tang and I watched a newcomer's eye's bulge on that one.
Now........shall we all head back to Linux ?????????
But maistly thee, the bluid o' Scots, Frae Maidenkirk to John o' Grots, The king o' drinks, as I conceive it, Talisker, Isla, or Glenlivet!
Robert Louis Stevenson, circa 1830
Talisker is unique for its highly unusual peppery flavour and believe me, it's utterly beautiful and worth every cent you put out on it. Glenlivet is more fruity, while Isla has a salt-iodine overtang as I recall. The most potent one I have hit is Laphroig.......very strong almost tarry tang and I watched a newcomer's eye's bulge on that one.
Now........shall we all head back to Linux ?????????
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Admit it, you just do NOT want to $hare.
We could be rich I tell you ... just think of the trove of Bit(s)-of-Valueless*-Coins we can loot. We need only to remember to hold our greed in check to dump well before the last Yokel has dumped their savings there.
If we do - you and I can live in relative comfort in our rapidly declining years until we have to rethink and execute another scam to support our modest life styles.
As always,
YBT
* I find it odd those of the Libertarian bent love this scheme while maintaining national currencies are valueless without hard backing, i.e. as the gold standard.