Ah, but what you fail to realize is that even if Americans are able to get outside info, a lot of them have no desire to DO so, hence they are effectively indoctrinated regardless of having access to this information. They either don't care, or wouldn't believe it in the first place.
By being able to obtain the will of the people without having to close-off outside info, you've achieved much more than just simple censorship. It's much worse. It's willful ignorance, and THAT'S the scariest of all.
Fair point, but I'd argue what the parent is suggesting is that perspective is the key.
As in, with regards to all the true things that are important in a person's life and what should be worried about, technology should pale in comparison to, in the case of most men, finding a nice girl, raising a family, spending time with your kids, etc. THOSE aspects of life are what count to most people - the pleasures in life that are respected far more than one's crusade to protect the "sanctity" of technology.
If they're counting all torrents, then yes the content/patches of WoW would certainly count for a fair bit.
But you'd have to be rather naive to think Linux distros and other legal content (not including WoW) are in any way a measurable part of the total torrent traffic. I have no stats of course (this is Slashdot), except to say that whenever you look at the top listings of torrents being hosted on say TPB, I can see TV shows, Movies, Games and Music. No Linux.
That link is not a good example, since you have to actually know Ubuntu exists beforehand. If you just try to purchase a regular laptop for example from the site, guess which operating systems you can choose from? That's right - XP or Vista.
Dell doesn't exactly advertise the fact it sells Ubuntu, so once again, you have to be in the know first.
I would say it's quite possible, but until Ubuntu got something like widespread availability as a pre-installed on computers for purchase, then it won't matter how ready it is because few people in the masses will have any experience.
Right now, with a few exceptions, it's the geeks advertising it to others. There's not enough of us really to make an impact (and not all of us are evangelists). Ubuntu or an equally-suitable disto NEEDS to be pre-installed on a larger number of machines than we currently have. Simple.
I bet by the time 2036 hits, stats will how it's now without a doubt, the year of Linux on the desktop. But it won't matter cos we'll be dead. Wouldn't that be a kick in the balls.
Nice try, but no. Glad you've found a use for the article, but notice how the second sentence mentions the Open Source angle as if it's really necessary in the grand scheme of what the site provides. Can't blame me for being cynical about how Slashdot chooses which articles to publish.
Slashdot doesn't give a crap about new websites. The ONLY reason it's mentioned here is because the backbone of the site is Open Source. Apparently that's important enough.
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Ah, but what you fail to realize is that even if Americans are able to get outside info, a lot of them have no desire to DO so, hence they are effectively indoctrinated regardless of having access to this information. They either don't care, or wouldn't believe it in the first place.
By being able to obtain the will of the people without having to close-off outside info, you've achieved much more than just simple censorship. It's much worse. It's willful ignorance, and THAT'S the scariest of all.
Fair point, but I'd argue what the parent is suggesting is that perspective is the key.
As in, with regards to all the true things that are important in a person's life and what should be worried about, technology should pale in comparison to, in the case of most men, finding a nice girl, raising a family, spending time with your kids, etc. THOSE aspects of life are what count to most people - the pleasures in life that are respected far more than one's crusade to protect the "sanctity" of technology.
OK, so Linux distros are most commonly obtained through torrents. I happen to agree with that.
But Linux users are so incredibly insignificant to the OVERALL amount of torrent traffic, that this fact has no relevance.
Dumbass? I think you're more of a dumbfuck here mate.
If they're counting all torrents, then yes the content/patches of WoW would certainly count for a fair bit.
But you'd have to be rather naive to think Linux distros and other legal content (not including WoW) are in any way a measurable part of the total torrent traffic. I have no stats of course (this is Slashdot), except to say that whenever you look at the top listings of torrents being hosted on say TPB, I can see TV shows, Movies, Games and Music. No Linux.
http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/09/30/138233
My first Slashdot dupe report. I'm so excited! What do I win?
http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/winxp_inspnnb?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
That link is not a good example, since you have to actually know Ubuntu exists beforehand. If you just try to purchase a regular laptop for example from the site, guess which operating systems you can choose from? That's right - XP or Vista.
Dell doesn't exactly advertise the fact it sells Ubuntu, so once again, you have to be in the know first.
I'm just saying what I believe need to be done. Not saying it would be easy.
I would say it's quite possible, but until Ubuntu got something like widespread availability as a pre-installed on computers for purchase, then it won't matter how ready it is because few people in the masses will have any experience.
Right now, with a few exceptions, it's the geeks advertising it to others. There's not enough of us really to make an impact (and not all of us are evangelists). Ubuntu or an equally-suitable disto NEEDS to be pre-installed on a larger number of machines than we currently have. Simple.
Once people become aware of impending doom, you'll have people crying out "Do not want".
We're all gonna die!
I bet by the time 2036 hits, stats will how it's now without a doubt, the year of Linux on the desktop. But it won't matter cos we'll be dead. Wouldn't that be a kick in the balls.
Why you ask?
Because they can, and because they want to. Not everything required a practical use to be built.
Don't be hating the wet string, it probably will have more bandwidth than what Virgin Media provides.
... Was it running Vista?
Oh come on! You knew it was gonna be asked, might as well jump in before you bastards.
Nice try, but no. Glad you've found a use for the article, but notice how the second sentence mentions the Open Source angle as if it's really necessary in the grand scheme of what the site provides. Can't blame me for being cynical about how Slashdot chooses which articles to publish.
Hah! The Constitution doesn't stop jack it seems these days. They'll just find a loophole.
Slashdot doesn't give a crap about new websites. The ONLY reason it's mentioned here is because the backbone of the site is Open Source. Apparently that's important enough.
It's only natural mobile networks will become flooded during an emergency that this will prove useless.
I, for one, don't HAVE eyes! I was blinded by Hot Grits you insensitive Soviet Natalie Portman.
The world? Or the US? Take your pick.
Not all countries in the world have such ridiculous laws like the DMCA. There is still some (fading) sanity elsewhere.
Someone else responded to this in a rather clear and efficient way:
YOU ALREADY HAVE TO PAY A FUCKING MONTHLY FEE!
Be thankful there isn't a deeper deeper downside!
Heh. Well ok - "lesson learned" instead of moral, happy? :)
Buying a ton of domain names on the cheap in the mid 90's would have been a sound investment.
*raises hand*
I bought Vista from an online retailer. The copy was completely legit, but I still felt scammed. And a little dirty.