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FBI's New Info-Sharing Software Project Fails
Spy Handler writes "After 4 years and half a billion dollars, FBI's attempt to create new information sharing software - called Virtual Case File - simply didn't work.
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To the Feds -
Come look for me the next time you need something that does not work. I would be happy to deliver it for the bargain basement price of only $100,000,000.
Inconceivable!
... The MPAA and RIAA have filed suit against the FBI, since their software could be used to share copyrighted material.
But God demonstrates his love for us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us - (Romans 5:8)
From TFA: So far the overhaul has cost $581 million, and the software problems are expected to set off a debate over how well the bureau has been spending those dollars.
I'm going to go with "not well."
One man's -1 Flamebait is another man's +5 Funny.
If the FBI had released its information encrypted as Metallica MP3 files, it would have been a resounding success.
Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
FBI can just post their information to usenet group gov.fbi.bigsecret and then use google to search for needed information!
Now gimmi my half a billion dollars please! (I do accept paypal)!
Commie!
FBI wants a computer system where the officer can sit down at terminal with donut in hand, type in the name of the crime, and get a popup list of all the folks guilty of that crime.
Police work Chief Wiggum style.
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