If a bank only lets you connect via one OS/browser combo, you are effectively co-opted into the software ecosystem as designed by the bank- it's all their system.
I don't use my bank's internet-based facilities, because they don't support my (more secure) choice of software- bizarre...
That's what you think is going on (and you could be right), but in theory, that's not their philosophy.
That's not their espoused philosophy, sure. It's not the kind of thing you can admit out loud, without everyone you know thinking less of you. Because it's selfish and cruel.
None the less, if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck....
I guess my point was that these left/right arguments on/. always seem to be framed in the context of unbridled capitalism being the natural, correct way, with any leftist position being indistinguishable from Stalinism.
So I pointed out that the US has the kind of problems that most democracies wouldn't countenance for a second.
Sure, the US system makes billionaires hand over fist, but at an intolerable cost.
Left: Society is responsible for the individual (Government regulation and welfare)
Right: Individuals are responsible for them selves (Free market)
A progressive society recognises the benefits in helping out its less fortunate members.
Sure, there's a balance to be struck between helping them, and encouraging freeloading, but then the discussion becomes about the mechanism, not the principles.
The 'Democratic Socialist' systems of Scandinavia are repeatedly judged to be the most successful in quality of life terms (and what else are we here for?)
Meanwhile, America (which I cite only because it is the self-proclaimed poster-child for unfettered free marketism), is projected to reach 28 Million people surviving on food stamps this year. You are fiddling whilst Rome burns, in a most Marie Antoinette-like fashion.
They are useful, though massively abstract concepts- nobody is saying that the terms themselves are 'seeds' from which entire Philosophies are able to be derived. Interestingly, the terms originated from the old French parliament, where the Aristocrats sat to the right of the King, and the commoners sat to the left.
The divisive split between "left" and "right" is one of the things that most cripples democracy in the USA, today.
Correction: The divisive split between "Right" and "Far Right" is one of the things that most cripples democracy in the USA, today.
Left: Do as much as possible through government, especially welfare and education. Less free market. Higher taxes, more government benefits Right: Do as much as possible in the private sector. This includes welfare (private charities) and education. Lower taxes, less government benefits.
I'd say that's quite a right wing definition- I'd put it more as:
Left: Looking after society from the bottom up. Right: Looking after society from the top down.
Perhaps they're acting very preemptively against having an "Apple" pulled on them.
Yes, that's what they're trying.
But just like the Apple Corps./Apple Computers situation, they won't be able to successfully litigate until Engadget-Mobile start selling phones/airtime.
(In their original situations, Apple Corps had to refrain from entering the computer biz, and Apple Computers had to stay away from the music biz. They were both allowed to use 'Apple', just as Engadget/T-Mobile can use magenta now. When the iTunes store opened, Apple Computers paid a bunch of cash, supposedly $30M, to Apple Corps for the privilege)
I think we all expected MSFT's chicanery to work in the short-term.
But witness that recent brand-awareness survey- As understanding of the computer world seeps into mainstream conciousness, MSFT's rotten practices are coming back to haunt them.
Let's hope that the mainstream media picks up on the insanely obvious corruption involved here, and the Streisand Effect kicks in.
I don't think this is the best outcome for open/free standards, but it should still be viewed as a win, long-term.
>No, but they regularly enga(d)ge in phone reviews and commentary on the industry in which T-Mobile operates. They are part of the mobile phone business.
Trademarks don't cover that, the law's only about preventing a direct loss of sales which could result from such confusion.
>Trademark on a color? Next thing you know they'll want trademarks on letters or digits.
This is quite a well established type of trademark. There's a brand of Chocolate in the UK which has successfully prevented other chocolatiers from using 'their' shade of purple. But that's kinda the point here-
T-Mobile is well within their rights to stop other companies using their trademarked colour, IF those companies are competing in the same market. T-Mobiles lawyers must be on crack (or maybe they are hoping for judges who are), because Engadget Mobile it a reviews website, and NOT a telephony company. Engadget don't sell phones, or airtime, and so there is no room for potential consumer confusion.
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I don't use my bank's internet-based facilities, because they don't support my (more secure) choice of software- bizarre...
None the less, if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck....
I guess my point was that these left/right arguments on /. always seem to be framed in the context of unbridled capitalism being the natural, correct way, with any leftist position being indistinguishable from Stalinism.
So I pointed out that the US has the kind of problems that most democracies wouldn't countenance for a second.
Sure, the US system makes billionaires hand over fist, but at an intolerable cost.
You are absolutely correct.
United in the fellowship of Bob.
Sure, there's a balance to be struck between helping them, and encouraging freeloading, but then the discussion becomes about the mechanism, not the principles.
The 'Democratic Socialist' systems of Scandinavia are repeatedly judged to be the most successful in quality of life terms (and what else are we here for?)
Meanwhile, America (which I cite only because it is the self-proclaimed poster-child for unfettered free marketism), is projected to reach 28 Million people surviving on food stamps this year. You are fiddling whilst Rome burns, in a most Marie Antoinette-like fashion.
I believe Malibu Stacy has a Math-themed message for you.
Bottom in my context means 'most needy of society's assistance', and top means the reverse.
Left: Looking after society from the bottom up.
Right: Looking after society from the top down.
According to CmdrTaco, he's a tool.
Once I was able to draw my eyes away from the, ahh, scientist, and I spotted the screensaver, I had an involuntary 20 minute panic.
Almost enough to make me support a certain Hawaiian lawsuit...
It's almost as if they'd need a giant X-ray machine!
Researchers in France are using a synchrotron as a giant X-ray machine......Do they run Linacs?
But just like the Apple Corps./Apple Computers situation, they won't be able to successfully litigate until Engadget-Mobile start selling phones/airtime.
(In their original situations, Apple Corps had to refrain from entering the computer biz, and Apple Computers had to stay away from the music biz. They were both allowed to use 'Apple', just as Engadget/T-Mobile can use magenta now. When the iTunes store opened, Apple Computers paid a bunch of cash, supposedly $30M, to Apple Corps for the privilege)
I think we all expected MSFT's chicanery to work in the short-term.
But witness that recent brand-awareness survey- As understanding of the computer world seeps into mainstream conciousness, MSFT's rotten practices are coming back to haunt them.
Let's hope that the mainstream media picks up on the insanely obvious corruption involved here, and the Streisand Effect kicks in.
I don't think this is the best outcome for open/free standards, but it should still be viewed as a win, long-term.
>No, but they regularly enga(d)ge in phone reviews and commentary on the industry in which T-Mobile operates. They are part of the mobile phone business. Trademarks don't cover that, the law's only about preventing a direct loss of sales which could result from such confusion.
>Trademark on a color? Next thing you know they'll want trademarks on letters or digits.
This is quite a well established type of trademark. There's a brand of Chocolate in the UK which has successfully prevented other chocolatiers from using 'their' shade of purple. But that's kinda the point here-
T-Mobile is well within their rights to stop other companies using their trademarked colour, IF those companies are competing in the same market. T-Mobiles lawyers must be on crack (or maybe they are hoping for judges who are), because Engadget Mobile it a reviews website, and NOT a telephony company. Engadget don't sell phones, or airtime, and so there is no room for potential consumer confusion.
This litigation is doomed to failure.
Or the same as my phone's shitty screen.
Looking forward to watching those of distorted reality among us try to spin this one...
Hey! Come back with my funny!
I guess if you drag your knuckles....
Aaaand the good link.
I can't wait to get my hands on one of these, and put Linux on it.