Gigabyte goes down the tubes
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Will Rickards
Storage Is My Life
Buck
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We'll see what happens first before pronouncing that they've gone down the tubes.
ddrueding
Fixture
For now we can say "Gigabyte sits on over-sized toilet"....we'll see if they flush.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
Please pass the mind-bleach.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful mental image, ddrueding.
Here's something happier to replace it.
Now that we're all feeling better... I've heard legends that in the distant past, Asus did not entirely suck. Perhaps it will return to the ways of its forefathers. I don't have any reason to be optimistic. I can't think of any time a merger between a bad company and a good one has resulted in a good company.
But maybe there's a first time.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful mental image, ddrueding.
Here's something happier to replace it.
Now that we're all feeling better... I've heard legends that in the distant past, Asus did not entirely suck. Perhaps it will return to the ways of its forefathers. I don't have any reason to be optimistic. I can't think of any time a merger between a bad company and a good one has resulted in a good company.
But maybe there's a first time.
ddrueding
Fixture
Carefull Merc, you're providing positive reinforcement to negative behaviors. I may just do it again...
Bozo
Storage? I am Storage!
LiamC said:
Who cares!!!! :-D
Bozo :joker:
Tannin
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(sinks head in hands, threatens to cry)
Tea
Storage? I am Storage!
wahhhaHHHauung hergolop! pleaseno NONONO! Wauuuuggh!
Tea
Storage? I am Storage!
PS: Did she have an accident? She seems to be missing quite a lot of fur.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
That's the other pictures. 
Er, anyway, I'd like to suggest that the conjoined companies be known by the most obvious of names:
Assabyte.
Er, anyway, I'd like to suggest that the conjoined companies be known by the most obvious of names:
Assabyte.
Buck
Storage? I am Storage!
The deal has been made . . .
[size=+2]Dailytech[/size]
ASUS and Gigabyte Form New Joint Venture
[size=-2]Kristopher Kubicki - August 8, 2006 7:31 AM[/size]
" The new joint venture will effectively let Gigabyte use Asustek facilities for manufacturing of "Gigabyte" branded video cards and motherboards."
"Gigabyte will own a 51% stake in the company, with Asustek picking up the other 49%."
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[size=-2]Copyright 2006 DailyTech LLC.[/size]
[size=+2]Dailytech[/size]
ASUS and Gigabyte Form New Joint Venture
[size=-2]Kristopher Kubicki - August 8, 2006 7:31 AM[/size]
" The new joint venture will effectively let Gigabyte use Asustek facilities for manufacturing of "Gigabyte" branded video cards and motherboards."
"Gigabyte will own a 51% stake in the company, with Asustek picking up the other 49%."
________
[size=-2]Copyright 2006 DailyTech LLC.[/size]
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
There's always Soltek, I guess.
mubs
Storage? I am Storage!
Maybe I'm dense, but my understanding is that the two have formed a new venture. That does imply a merger of the two, or a takeover of one by the other. The news release is typical PR fluff with not much substance, so it's hard to tell.
Howell
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That picture has caused me to rethink my contribution here at SF. I will not stand for objectification of women. And there is no excuse for tolerating such abusive behaviour. I will not longer be visiting this site.
sechs
Storage? I am Storage!
mubs said:
This is a way to save face.
It's kind of like what Nissan and Renault did. Gigabyte doesn't officially give up, and Asus still gains from its key abilities. Both sides gain, but nobody officially wins.
timwhit
Hairy Aussie
Howell said:
Don't you think you are overreacting a bit?
However, if you feel that strongly, maybe we can remove the picture?
Howell already asked me to delete his account...I don't get why this came on so strong. The picture could have been removed like you suggested. My guess is the comments associated with it turned him sour on it, but why so strong I do not know.
ddrueding
Fixture
:shrug: Women (and men) are objects. Animate, sentient ones (most), but objects nonetheless.
I'd have to assume that Howell doesn't frequent bars much.
I'd have to assume that Howell doesn't frequent bars much.
ddrueding
Fixture
Perhaps that was his daughter?
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
Or he could've PM'd me to let me know he doesn't like pictures of healthy and fully clothed young women. It's a picture hosted on my site. I could remove it.
Whatever.
Whatever.
Bozo
Storage? I am Storage!
The most important thing to do is respect his views and feelings, wether you agree with him or not.
Actually, I'll miss his posts.
Bozo :joker:
Actually, I'll miss his posts.
Bozo :joker:
ddrueding
Fixture
Yup, it is unfortunate. But considering some of the hobbies of our members and our general (rather healthy IMO) perspective, it does seem inevitable. I'm actually suprised it didn't happen sooner.
timwhit
Hairy Aussie
Well, to be honest, that is not the first time that a picture of a scantily clad woman has been posted here.
Maybe not an inline picture, but I know links have been posted in the past.
Maybe not an inline picture, but I know links have been posted in the past.
sechs
Storage? I am Storage!
Do you guys just assume everyone here is male?
ddrueding
Fixture
sechs said:
Actually...yeah, I do. Just as I assume that all the guys hanging around outside home depot are illegal. It's not that it's a universal constant, just true enough of the time to save me the effort of worrying about it.
ddrueding
Fixture
sechs said:
That and it doesn't hurt much to be wrong.
paugie
Storage is cool
Sayang ("what a waste" or "it's a pity" in Tagalog)
I hoped any offense, unintentional or even intentional could be talked over and resolved.
I've just unhappily realized some of us could be together for a long time, sharing a lot of things we enjoy and still not be friends. But for the record, to me, you all are friends. Not deep-deep, mind you. But enough. Don't we call this a community?
Still hoping Howell would reconsider.
I hoped any offense, unintentional or even intentional could be talked over and resolved.
I've just unhappily realized some of us could be together for a long time, sharing a lot of things we enjoy and still not be friends. But for the record, to me, you all are friends. Not deep-deep, mind you. But enough. Don't we call this a community?
Still hoping Howell would reconsider.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
Howell is a guy. I have also spoken to him.
I'm not sure what brought the current reaction on. I looked at the picture in question and judged it both safe and tasteful for its intended purpose, even posted as an in-line image. I pass things that are more objectionable that're on 30-foot-long billboards on my way to work.
Lunar, the picture is of an attractive young woman in a miniskirt. She's lifting the hem of her skirt so you can see the bottom of her undies. You can see more skin in a shampoo commercial on TV.
I rather strongly suspect Howell will be back after a while. He's gone away for periods before.
I'm not sure what brought the current reaction on. I looked at the picture in question and judged it both safe and tasteful for its intended purpose, even posted as an in-line image. I pass things that are more objectionable that're on 30-foot-long billboards on my way to work.
Lunar, the picture is of an attractive young woman in a miniskirt. She's lifting the hem of her skirt so you can see the bottom of her undies. You can see more skin in a shampoo commercial on TV.
I rather strongly suspect Howell will be back after a while. He's gone away for periods before.
Will Rickards
Storage Is My Life
Howell needs to stop drinking the kool-aid.
Serious overraction IMHO.
Serious overraction IMHO.
timwhit
Hairy Aussie
I agree with that sentiment, Mark.
There are probably less than 30 people that post on this board. Let's try not to drive anymore off.
Though, you would have to run me over with a steamroller to seriously offend me.
There are probably less than 30 people that post on this board. Let's try not to drive anymore off.
Though, you would have to run me over with a steamroller to seriously offend me.
Santilli
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Hi
I've been through a few grinds on boards. Most of the time, it's not you.
Here, Mercutio, while I did NOT like your post concerning my friend, that you had no knowledge of, I'm NOT leaving.
Been here too long for that, and, with the group too long. While I thought your post was truly off, I'll give you one, having looked at posts UIF, and realized I might not be the only one.
That said, that woman is truly incredible, and, how anyone could be offended by such a gorgeous picture, of an incredible woman, well....
I will say that I don't frequent a couple sites, simply because the information present was not worth my time and effort. Perhaps Howell feels his time spent here, doesn't represent a viable return in knowledge. Don't know.
All I can say is Howell, God Bless you, and, we'll miss you here.
Sincerely
Greg
I've been through a few grinds on boards. Most of the time, it's not you.
Here, Mercutio, while I did NOT like your post concerning my friend, that you had no knowledge of, I'm NOT leaving.
Been here too long for that, and, with the group too long. While I thought your post was truly off, I'll give you one, having looked at posts UIF, and realized I might not be the only one.
That said, that woman is truly incredible, and, how anyone could be offended by such a gorgeous picture, of an incredible woman, well....
I will say that I don't frequent a couple sites, simply because the information present was not worth my time and effort. Perhaps Howell feels his time spent here, doesn't represent a viable return in knowledge. Don't know.
All I can say is Howell, God Bless you, and, we'll miss you here.
Sincerely
Greg