According to the article, This ruling effects the "Rights of Authorship" that Microsoft is trying to extend by disallowing post purchase sales.
i.e. They said that if you have a copy of Windows that you purchased along with a computer, you can now sell it to whoever.
This ruling only effects the RESALE of the MS software, not the actual bundling of the software. Microsoft can still require manufacturers who purchase OEM products to do all that other nasty stuff (i.e. only sell MS OSs, only sell them with hardware, etc)
So it is a small victory. It doesn't mean bundling is now illegal...:(
I am appalled. I just went to the site referenced in the story, and the proffessor now has 95 comments.
The first 3 pages are from (Obviously) slashdot readers.
Now you have made the proffessor's case. By clearly spamming the teacher's page, you have proved that there is no qualification for people to leave feedback about this professor. You basically trashed someone you know nothing about, and that is what will allow this teacher to win this claim.
What slashdot readers did in regards to this story is EXTREMELY irresponsible. Sure, the site was flawed in design... You can send an email.
This Teacher's "GPA" rating is now down around.4 Obviously tainted by people who have never taken his class.
By doing this, you probably caused more problems for the webmaster than just his legal issues.
I wonder what the motives behind doing this are... Was it to better their people? Boost Sales? A little of both?
Well, it accomplished one thing... I will be buying a Ford for my next vehicle. Here's why:
1. Ford is an American company. I know, "Buy American" sounds a little cheesy in this day and age, but it is still a good idea. Beats paying unemployed auto workers welfare.
2. Ford is investing in the future of Ford Familys. Think about this... Ford Will not be able to retain it's current work force in the new economy of the next 40-50 years. Children in auto worker familys (many of whom expect to grow up and get jobs at Ford or another auto plant) will now have another avenue of opportunity to persue.
3. The Expedition is a really cool vehicle. I was gonna get a Lincoln Navigator, but I dunno, the expedition is a little less expensive, and still comes with the on board LCD screen to play DreamCast, hook up a laptop, etc.:-)
Heh... IPO's rule. Anyone else like SUVs? Ultimate Geek Mobile's...
I disagree that they are being hired solely on that basis.
When I worked at Intel and other high tech firms (including the one I am currently at) it was (and is) common practice to import a worker from say, India, force them into a 3-5 year commitment, and then recieve 1/2 to 1/3 the monetary compensation that domestic workers typically enjoy.
They can't look for a new job. They must stay with the company that "imported" them.
Oh yeah, and they don't get raises.
This is not a new practice, and it does happen. When I had to hire a new team member for a project I was heading up, a headhunter actually went so far as to say to me, "An indian worker will be less expensive, have more training, and will work long hours for no extra compensation!"
This, to me, is a great tragedy. All of the foreign born people with whom I have worked were very talented, but were still getting shafted. Now, I don't have any employment related problems (Still can't get laid... but...:) I have a great job. And I have great Indian, Asian, Russian, and American co workers. It still infuriates me that this happens.>p> --Alex
Ok, IANAL, but It occurred to me that if we were to all volunteer as defendants, this whole case may resolve itself more quickly.
Volunteer to be a defendant! Imagine the MPAA suing 1.5 million people...
Everyone copy DeCSS to your website, and then mail the lawyer from Yesterday's article (I don't have the addy handy) asking to be named as a defendant in the case.
If nothing else it would serve as mockery to these legal proceedings...:)
It is software like this that makes Linux truly viable and usable. Especially in the eyes of the main stream media.
It's biggest competition is a $500 or more piece of software that will only run on an MS platform. This fits perfectly with "selling" the OS as a mainstream, desktop solution.
Think of it like this: MS develops apps that people will want to run. They spend money to create software and hardware that only works with it's OSs in order to stimulate the sales of that OS. People not wanting to spend alot of money on apps and software are going to LOVE this Linux based solution.
Now if the higher end video capture and DV editing cards came with support for linux... My Canopus DV Rex M1 simply won't work under linux... yet...
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I agree about the tape, but I would suggest using Gaffer's Tape...
Gaffer's tape is strong like duct tape but doesn't leave a residue or pull paint when removed.
--Alex
According to the article, This ruling effects the "Rights of Authorship" that Microsoft is trying to extend by disallowing post purchase sales.
:(
i.e. They said that if you have a copy of Windows that you purchased along with a computer, you can now sell it to whoever.
This ruling only effects the RESALE of the MS software, not the actual bundling of the software. Microsoft can still require manufacturers who purchase OEM products to do all that other nasty stuff (i.e. only sell MS OSs, only sell them with hardware, etc)
So it is a small victory. It doesn't mean bundling is now illegal...
--Alex
Hmm...
:-)
From this page
Clicking the "More Info Button" under the Operating system (Linux 2.0) takes you to This Page
Where is the info on this OS?
--Alex
I am appalled. I just went to the site referenced in the story, and the proffessor now has 95 comments.
.4 Obviously tainted by people who have never taken his class.
The first 3 pages are from (Obviously) slashdot readers.
Now you have made the proffessor's case. By clearly spamming the teacher's page, you have proved that there is no qualification for people to leave feedback about this professor. You basically trashed someone you know nothing about, and that is what will allow this teacher to win this claim.
What slashdot readers did in regards to this story is EXTREMELY irresponsible. Sure, the site was flawed in design... You can send an email.
This Teacher's "GPA" rating is now down around
By doing this, you probably caused more problems for the webmaster than just his legal issues.
Way to go, kids. Way to go.
--Alex
I wonder what the motives behind doing this are... Was it to better their people? Boost Sales? A little of both?
Well, it accomplished one thing... I will be buying a Ford for my next vehicle. Here's why:
1. Ford is an American company. I know, "Buy American" sounds a little cheesy in this day and age, but it is still a good idea. Beats paying unemployed auto workers welfare.
2. Ford is investing in the future of Ford Familys. Think about this... Ford Will not be able to retain it's current work force in the new economy of the next 40-50 years. Children in auto worker familys (many of whom expect to grow up and get jobs at Ford or another auto plant) will now have another avenue of opportunity to persue.
3. The Expedition is a really cool vehicle. I was gonna get a Lincoln Navigator, but I dunno, the expedition is a little less expensive, and still comes with the on board LCD screen to play DreamCast, hook up a laptop, etc. :-)
Heh... IPO's rule. Anyone else like SUVs? Ultimate Geek Mobile's...
--Alex
--Alex
I disagree that they are being hired solely on that basis.
When I worked at Intel and other high tech firms (including the one I am currently at) it was (and is) common practice to import a worker from say, India, force them into a 3-5 year commitment, and then recieve 1/2 to 1/3 the monetary compensation that domestic workers typically enjoy.
They can't look for a new job. They must stay with the company that "imported" them.
Oh yeah, and they don't get raises.
This is not a new practice, and it does happen. When I had to hire a new team member for a project I was heading up, a headhunter actually went so far as to say to me, "An indian worker will be less expensive, have more training, and will work long hours for no extra compensation!"
This, to me, is a great tragedy. All of the foreign born people with whom I have worked were very talented, but were still getting shafted.
Now, I don't have any employment related problems (Still can't get laid... but...:) I have a great job. And I have great Indian, Asian, Russian, and American co workers. It still infuriates me that this happens.>p> --Alex
Microsoft is pleased to announce it's first product geared toward the Linux marketplace:
MS Virii 1.0
We can't code worth a damn on our own OS... think we're gonna do much better on a free OS?
(grin)
--Alex
Volunteer to be a defendant! Imagine the MPAA suing 1.5 million people...
Everyone copy DeCSS to your website, and then mail the lawyer from Yesterday's article (I don't have the addy handy) asking to be named as a defendant in the case.
If nothing else it would serve as mockery to these legal proceedings... :)
--Alex
A few weeks ago, we had a story about Gooey penguins in Australia. At the time there was support for donating $2000 for thier recovery fund.
It is very disappointing to see how quickly we forget about such noble causes as simple environmental relief.
I mean, None of the people listed really NEED $2000, do they?
--Alex
Just checking in with my Apartment complex...
www.fairoaksvillage.com
Full T1, 4 100baseT switched ports per apartment and only $600/month for 2 bedrooms. Woo Hoo!
--Alex
--Alex
It is software like this that makes Linux truly viable and usable. Especially in the eyes of the main stream media.
It's biggest competition is a $500 or more piece of software that will only run on an MS platform. This fits perfectly with "selling" the OS as a mainstream, desktop solution.
Think of it like this: MS develops apps that people will want to run. They spend money to create software and hardware that only works with it's OSs in order to stimulate the sales of that OS. People not wanting to spend alot of money on apps and software are going to LOVE this Linux based solution.
Now if the higher end video capture and DV editing cards came with support for linux... My Canopus DV Rex M1 simply won't work under linux... yet...
--Alex