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Slashback: Hatred, Glass, Identification
Why Yes, you can sell the Free books. ProteusQ writes "Project Gutenberg has released a 'Best Of' CD, April 2003 Edition. The CD compilation is copyrighted and licensed under a Creative Commons license that allows unlimited non-commercial duplication and distribution. You can even sell it, provided that you share 20% of the gross profits with Project Gutenberg. It contains almost 500 books, and the 'Best Of' project itself based on the Open Source model. All of the work was performed by volunteers (mostly by me, in this case), with the goal of building a volunteer base to create about three editions per year."
Welcome to the American legal system, mind your footing. An anonymous reader submits: "In an e-mail discussion that took place 24 and 25 April, SCO-Caldera Senior Vice President Chris Sontag told MozillaQuest Magazine that there is SCO-owned code in Red Hat and SuSE Linux distributions. He also told MozillaQuest Magazine that the tainted code is not in the Linux kernel that Linus [Torvalds] and others have helped develop. We're talking about what's on the periphery of the Linux kernel."
On this topic, Random BedHead Ed writes "IBM has released its denial of SCO Group's charges that it borrowed proprietary UNIX code in its development of the GNU/Linux system. Story at News.com.com.com.etc. The battle continues.
Also, check out PCLinuxOnline.com for a good summary of the events thus far. They also have a Boycott SCO page if you're interested."
The height of practicality. Jerami Campbell writes "I just saw your article in Slashdot 'Building a stained glass computer case?' I have made several stained glass computer cases, I thought you might be interested in checking them out. You can see all of my cases at lucentrigs.com. I will have a new one finished in a couple of days. It is black glass with a red lava lamp mounted in the front."
Gun buffs have well-adjusted sights. In regards to the MP3-player-in-a-rifle-magazine posted the other day, Mat S. writes "I would be reaaaaally surprised if this fit a standard AK-47, as it is an SVD (Russian infantry rifle, as opposed to the AK, which is in fact a carbine, although called an assault rifle) mag. It accommodates much more powerful ammo, and the cartridges are about 50% longer than the AK's. Thank you for your attention. I still WANT this player. Might be a bit on the heavy side, though. this case is stamped steel, about 3 mm thick :)"
Fair and balanced, naturally. An anonymous reader writes "For those of you who were unable to obtain the Microsoft propaganda about Unix, it's up at MIT."
Note for the humorless: the UHH is not "Microsoft propaganda."
The best Congress money can buy. If you thought Hilary Rosen writing Iraq's copyright law was an isolated incident, don't worry, she's not alone. theodp writes "The RIAA paid $18,000 for the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee to travel to Taiwan and Thailand to make it clear to government officials that the pressure to enforce U.S. laws against pirating of music and movies 'is a unified message coming from all levels of the U.S. government.' Watchdog groups say the trip may have violated House ethics rules, and one is calling for a House Ethics Committee investigation. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., said he could have used committee funds to pay for the trip but, 'I thought I would save the taxpayers some money on this.'"
Thanks a bundle.
A considerate way to fool your friends and family. We've mentioned the blink-twice Trompe L'Oeil Windows-looking desktop XPde a few times before; now xexen writes "On April 26th 2003, I received an email. The XPde Team released XPde 0.3.5, a major upgrade to the XPde desktop environment and window manager. Check out the announcement, view the screenshots, or read the detailed ChangeLog."
Build up your frequent flyer miles. A few weeks ago we mentioned that the proceedings of the most recent linux.conf.au (a Linux gathering Down Under) were available as an ISO; hemos, who was on hand at the conference, passes on word that the CDs have been sent out, and points to some more info on the next LCA.
All my rifles play ogg.
"Ask not for whom the bone bones. It bones for thee." --Bender
Like coverage of Linux. Naturally.
So I didn't have to "wget -r" their entire FTP server from the local college's multiple T3 lines? Sorry guys.
(Just a joke, no need for you to do the same to my server.)
You can't judge a book by the way it wears its hair.
So which of the 4 poor saps sued by the RIAA (and then settled) paid for the congressman's trip?
including this personal favourite of mine:
;-)
I'm a avid reader of Slashdot, I'm a Linux guru, I'm a BOFH, I'm a geek, Why the hell would I want this f#@#ng software?
Sorry, but I think this is not the project for you. (well, at least geeks like any kind of tech, so if you want to look at the source code..
Welley Corporation - SLM Scammers
Wow, that'll affect all of SCO's 3 customers...?
GStreamer - The only way to stream!
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Telling thing is, it made perfect sense to me the first time I scanned it.
Malike Bamiyi wanted my assistance.
I know Unix like I know the back of my hand. I love Unix like I love the palm of my hand.
fifth sigma, inc.
Best PG book ever:
Square Root of 4 To A Million Places, The
A must read...
I'm a chainsmokin' alcoholic sociopath, so-ci-o-path
MIT? Get Slashdotted? Pardon me while I die of laughter.
These guys have more bandwith than Jesus. Of course Jesus never owned a computer but if he did you could betcha he would have some pretty heavy fiber.
I doubt that's a worry for most people here.
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Already mentioned the prostitutes.
Sincerely,
Jeff Bezos
CEO, Amazon.com
Damn! This must be prime time in France or something. But I'll school ya.
Of course there are WMDs in Iraq! Our leaders wouldn't lie. We have to put our unwavering blind faith in our Great Leader. You wouldn't want people to think you are one of those candy assed Saddam loving liberals, now would you? And remember, only by becoming a Police State can we defend the liberties that America stands for. Back in the good old days we could all sit around and shoot the bull about policy, but in these more serious post 9/11 times dissent only helps the terrorists. You wouldn't want to help the terrorists, right?
Democrat delenda est
Boycotting Amazon or music companies is hard work and a great personal loss, but boycotting SCO? Sure, can do!! Done it my whole life and honestly, it hasn't degraded my quality of living at all!
Ade_
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Big Bubbles (no troubles) - what sucks, who sucks and you suck
George Bush is attacking Iraq to gain control of oil.
Sorry. Spelling mistake, I think. Should be:
George Bush is attacking Iraq to gain control of all.