Re:This is what I HATE most about FOSS
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GPLv2 Vs. GPLv3
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You don't have any claim on the modified code. You didn't write the modifications, someone else did. The writer gets to decide what happens to the code -- not you.
I could easily knock down your flimsy argument, but I'm not going to turn this into yet another GPL vs BSD, true mean of freedom, debate. We both know neither of us will change our mind.
The BSD projects still use gcc and GNU C library, among other GPL'd software that would likely be licensed under the GPLv3. This means that either the BSD projects will have to fork GPLv2 versions of affected software or (hopefully) re-implement said software.
This may finally be the motivation the BSD world needs to replace GNU software, like the C library and compilers, with truly free alternatives. Here's hoping.
YouTube is slowing building a cadre of friends on the playground while Viacom continues to bully the new kid.
That's hardly a fare statement. It's more like you either do business with YouTube or... nothing. They're untouchable, even though they are violating copyright law on such a large scale.
- Concurrent Sequential Programs - CSP. This is the programming model behind Erlang - one of the most successful concurrent programming languages available. Writing large, concurrent, robust apps is as simple as 'hello world' in Erlang. There is a whole new way of thinking that is pretty much mind bending. However, it is that new methodology that is key to the concurrency and robustness of the end applications. Be warned, it's functional!
Erlang uses an Actor concurrency model. Limbo uses a CSP model.
The right to privacy is the right to be free from outside intrusions into your personal matters. Willingly giving up private data by, say, searching the Internet is in no way a violation of your right to privacy.
The ultimate in easy-to-use Windows-to-Linux distributions would be one that's custom built for each user. You'd download a small program to Windows that'd scan your system looking at hardware, software, and configuration information. It'd then download all the needed drivers, equivalent open source software, and backup your system and software configuration information (converting it to Linux, of course.) Even give them the option to backup all their personal files. Then it'd build you a custom installation ISO, just for their system.
As much as possible would be brought over from Windows. Network configuration information, browser favorites, email client configuration, desktop icon layout, even the desktop wallpaper -- anything to make Linux feel more like home. It's all there, just the way they like it, why not copy it as much as possible?
If there's any problems, they can be found and addressed while the user is still in the safety of Windows.
Pfft. You whippersnappers have it easy! I had to wire my logic gates by hand, and that's the ways I likes it! That was after I mined the copper to make the wires! Plus, I had to use an exercise bike to generate the electricity to power the damn thing!!!
Agreed. Paul Graham isn't a computer nerd or a business man. He's a late night startup infomercial. "I got rich on startups and you can too! Just follow my 10 easy steps!"
I'm actually not--the product has gotten more broad-base [sic] aclaim that I would have expected. It's a very nice product, but it actually has a relatively specific audience and a fairly specific appeal, frankly, based on one feature, which is the controller itself. And the rest of the product is actually not a great product--no disrespect, but...the video graphics on it aren't very strong; the box itself is kind of underpowered; it doesn't play DVDs; there are a lot of down-line components [that] aren't actually that interesting.
Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 have a relatively specific audience and a fairly specific appeal, frankly, based on one feature, which are the graphics itself. And the rest of product is actually not a great product--no disrespect, but...the games and gameplay on it aren't very strong.
Blah blah blah. What do you expect them to say? "Oh, the Wii kicks our ass. It's cheaper to build and is selling more. We're fools?" Give me a break.
Can't we just teach people to turn off the water while they shave or brush their teeth to conserve water? Can't we just teach people to set their thermostats a couple of degrees higher in the summer and lower in the winter to save electricity and gas?...
Okay, I'm with you...
... Can't we just teach people to take colder showers?
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You don't have any claim on the modified code. You didn't write the modifications, someone else did. The writer gets to decide what happens to the code -- not you.
You could add "site:.com" to the query. That might help.
I could easily knock down your flimsy argument, but I'm not going to turn this into yet another GPL vs BSD, true mean of freedom, debate. We both know neither of us will change our mind.
The BSD projects still use gcc and GNU C library, among other GPL'd software that would likely be licensed under the GPLv3. This means that either the BSD projects will have to fork GPLv2 versions of affected software or (hopefully) re-implement said software.
This may finally be the motivation the BSD world needs to replace GNU software, like the C library and compilers, with truly free alternatives. Here's hoping.
Lets keep adding more and more crap to web. Lets not replace it with, ya know, something that deals with all these problems in a sane way.
He found a way to make a buck out of a canceled show. My hats off to him.
The right to privacy is the right to be free from outside intrusions into your personal matters. Willingly giving up private data by, say, searching the Internet is in no way a violation of your right to privacy.
Dear aunt, let's set so double the killer delete select all.
Sane XML -- Good one!!!
Correct. People tend to perceive anything that is known as safe, and anything unknown as unsafe. Whether or not it's safe is irrelevent.
Don't mock this fact: Embrace and abuse it.
He waited and bought her a Nintendo Wii.
The ultimate in easy-to-use Windows-to-Linux distributions would be one that's custom built for each user. You'd download a small program to Windows that'd scan your system looking at hardware, software, and configuration information. It'd then download all the needed drivers, equivalent open source software, and backup your system and software configuration information (converting it to Linux, of course.) Even give them the option to backup all their personal files. Then it'd build you a custom installation ISO, just for their system.
As much as possible would be brought over from Windows. Network configuration information, browser favorites, email client configuration, desktop icon layout, even the desktop wallpaper -- anything to make Linux feel more like home. It's all there, just the way they like it, why not copy it as much as possible?
If there's any problems, they can be found and addressed while the user is still in the safety of Windows.
Pfft. You whippersnappers have it easy! I had to wire my logic gates by hand, and that's the ways I likes it! That was after I mined the copper to make the wires! Plus, I had to use an exercise bike to generate the electricity to power the damn thing!!!
Can someone explain why copyrights and patents should expire? I'm being serious.
Agreed. Paul Graham isn't a computer nerd or a business man. He's a late night startup infomercial. "I got rich on startups and you can too! Just follow my 10 easy steps!"
Only in a Government do you need to outlaw something that is already illegal.
Blah blah blah. What do you expect them to say? "Oh, the Wii kicks our ass. It's cheaper to build and is selling more. We're fools?" Give me a break.
It was more along the lines of, "Internet killed the paid content star."
No: You do.