Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Internet Explorer 7 Sucks

I would have to say I am well above average when it comes to computers, but I am far from being a guru of any sorts. For years I have been an advocate of Microsoft for its simplicity and ease of use. Thanks to Windows Internet Explorer 7, I am eating my words.

I have never thought that Windows Explorer (or any other Microsoft tool with the exception of PowerPoint) is better than any other tool out there. However, since it is used in almost every office in the U.S., and everyone knows how it works, it is the way to go. If you want to transfer a file with a memory stick on XP - you can. If you want to plug in another mouse - you can. Go ahead and switch printers - I dare you - Windows XP can figure out the mess. I was content with this. I was also content with the fact that my wife (who is more technically illiterate than a 1 year old) could browse the web or write a paper on Word.

Another thing I advocate is keeping up with the latest and greatest software. So Windows Automatic Updates is enabled on my computer. That was great until Internet Explorer 7 rolled out. It sucks. It sucks more than a Hoover and Dyson combined. It crashed, it hangs, and it is flat out slow as hell. I hate it.

Recently I was exposed to a few free versions of Linux. One version was Linux Mint which is a derivative of Ubuntu. I downloaded this OS, loaded it onto a PC, and in minutes I was browsing the web through Mozilla on my GNOME desktop (a Windows like environment). Did I mention this was free? Did I mention it took about 20 minutes to install? So why the hell does it take 2 days to rebuild Windows on my laptop? It sucks, and you pay for it.

What sweetens the deal with Linux is Open Office. Open Office is similar to Microsoft Office without the ridiculous price tag. It can do everything Office does. It's free. The only hard part about using Open Office will be teaching my wife how to use it. As I said before, I like PowerPoint. That is the best thing (my Xbox took a shit the other day) that ever came out of Microsoft. Anyone (including my dogs) can run this tool.

I am pissed off that Windows Internet Explorer can suck so bad and not have any patches to make it better. A few minutes ago, I finally decided to download a permanent fix: Firefox. Firefox rocks, it installed in less than 5 minutes. It is fast, it ported all of my settings in Windows, and it even looks like Windows Internet Explorer 6. With all that said, Bill Gates is never getting another dollar out of me.

Teachers

Teaching grades K-12 is a noble cause. Simply put: I wouldn't do it. Nevertheless, many of those that do piss me off. Why? Because all the ever do is cry poor and feel that they are underpaid. Here is a suggestion: Do the math. Most teachers work 180 days a year. That’s about 50 less days (give or take a few, I used fuzzy math to calculate that number) than the average bloke who works 5 days a week 12 months out of the year. The average schmuck works 25 percent more than a teach does. They do not have summers off either. That said, the next time you hear a teacher complaining about being underpaid, tell them they can get a 25 percent raise by working over the summer.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Thanks for Nothing MTV

Did you happen to catch the VMAs last night? After holding down my vomit for several hours the show finally ended. So congratulations MTV, you are responsible for this posting. Who was the former employee that decided it would be a good idea for Britney Spears to open the VMAs? I’ve seen inmates dance better than that. I hate to say it, but the only person calling Brit from this point on is going to be Hef.

In Britney's defense, she still looks great. At 26 and after two children, she still has it going on. Go ahead-call her fat if you must but remember: Statistics show that your ass has dimples too. Let’s face it- she is not 17 anymore. She has the body of a woman. What’s wrong with that? We have all watched her lip-sync her way through all her shows for years now, why act surprised now…

Speaking of people who don’t sing, what was your take on Chris Brown? I do not think he sang during his performance last night, do you? When I watch American Idol at least I can enjoy some fulfillment in the fact that even if the person sucks they still sing. When they are done I can laugh at that sawed of ass clown Ryan Seacrest and the moron who just showed the world that they believe everything there parents ever told them.

Well it is getting late, dishes need to be cleaned, and John Edwards just came on TV to likely fuel my next rant (FYI: I am registered as Independent). I cannot wait to hear what free, universal program he wants to establish when he is the next president. Maybe it will be plastic surgery for all the self conscious.

Welcome

Welcome everyone to my new blog. I finally caved in and decided it was time for me to create a place to vent about all of the things that tick me off. Believe it or not, there are several things out there that piss me off. Things like Wal Mart, politics, and MTV can take me right over the edge in no time flat. Enjoy my rant and feel free to join me.