I don't think anyone's expecting HTTP/HTML to go away for a long, long time. And this person was creating an RIA using Flash instead. HTTP/HTML is in the hands of standards groups and Flash is in the hands of one corporation. Even if HTML5 is just buzz and mostly dies away, that's not going to require a rewrite. ActiveX was the first example of a closed platform going away, and I was surprised then how many people made such a poor choice. Java is fine for running on the server, but Java Applets are almost dead for good reason.
In this case, the server platform doesn't even matter. Their end problem was relying on proprietary client software.
Perhaps he should have chosen the platform correctly. His problem was choosing the wrong platform, not the wrong framework. It doesn't matter which Flash framework he used if Flash as a platform didn't survive. Might as well have chosen ActiveX if he wanted to put himself in a corner.
What are you expecting them to do? Take remote control of your computer (I sure wouldn't allow that)? Or reproduce your exact problem in a lab on your end without knowing what's going wrong (probably impossible)? It could be an interaction with any other application on your system - not just the antivirus. If you've eliminated the app completely and thoroughly and reinstalling it doesn't work, then it has to be an issue with Windows or an issue with the combination of other software on your computer.
But it wouldn't be hard to get non-DRM games back. Install Windows on a second hard drive, install Steam, download DRM-free games and then go back to your old drive.
Don't get me wrong- I sure don't buy anything with DRM that I can't remove or use find a way to use perpetually.
why the hell should I reinstall my computer because their app stinks?
I won't say their program is perfect. But saying that all of your money spent on the games is unrecoverable just because you're not willing to try all of your options seems like a bit much.
Just out of curiosity, are you getting an error message?
Seems like a bit of an overreaction if you can just do a fresh OS install, fresh Steam install and get them all back. Have you tried doing a manual uninstall of Steam? They provide instructions right on their web site: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9609-OBMP-2526
I'm just trying to find some wacky justification for such a ridiculous blue law. Nobody else I can think of has any problem with a battery-operated device doing work on any day of the week.
Dreamweaver has a decent syntax highlighter in code view and allows regular expressions for find/replace. Kind of hard to go back to Notepad even if you don't use anything in design view. Then again, I don't know when those features were added - I've only been using it since MX 2004. I don't think I've ever used the design view for anything but small text changes.
And if he deleted the hard drive, that would serve their purposes of preventing distribution just fine. It sounds like they're trying to use the court for gathering evidence before the violation actually occurs. Not sure how they can do that, really.
Maybe I should actually read the article, but what is he being sued for if he hasn't actually open-sourced it yet? And if he did, there'd be some pretty clear evidence without taking his computer.
That doesn't change the fact that it "protects profiteering corporations from competition to maintain profits," which is what I was responding to upthread.
But that just proves the argument that claiming that term as a member of the technical community shouldn't be perceived in meaning as the same as what's ascribed by the general public.
Some will argue that this would put the highest cost on vehicles used for transport/shipping. And that because costs would be passed to the consumer, would make it a regressive tax. Nevermind the fact that more trucks come in crossing state lines than stay within them.
You could buy a battery operated device, but not the batteries, on Sunday
Are there really that many Orthodox Jews in Texas? I can't think of any other reason to get that crazy. On the other hand, I don't buy materials for any project the same day I do it.
As long as you were going to buy a luxury car anyway. Hard to get $60,000 in gas savings on a Tesla vs. a $10,000 used non-luxury car... And yes, that's pretty much apples to apples. A used Tesla would likely need a new $10k battery.
If your Tesla replaces a vehicle that costs $30 to drive less than 200 miles, any other car would be a better option. Maybe you're saving $30 in a week, but not a day.
then constantly show them stalled along their highways due to Teslas' lack of range and the fact that their highways are some of the longest and loneliest stretches in the country.
There are lots of two-vehicle families. It makes sense to get a special-purpose car for commuting for at least one of the two. You still have the other car for long trips.
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I don't think anyone's expecting HTTP/HTML to go away for a long, long time. And this person was creating an RIA using Flash instead. HTTP/HTML is in the hands of standards groups and Flash is in the hands of one corporation. Even if HTML5 is just buzz and mostly dies away, that's not going to require a rewrite. ActiveX was the first example of a closed platform going away, and I was surprised then how many people made such a poor choice. Java is fine for running on the server, but Java Applets are almost dead for good reason.
In this case, the server platform doesn't even matter. Their end problem was relying on proprietary client software.
If they're all castrated, I really don't see the problem.
Is the .exe even showing up in task manager? Does it stay running?
Perhaps he should have chosen the platform correctly. His problem was choosing the wrong platform, not the wrong framework. It doesn't matter which Flash framework he used if Flash as a platform didn't survive. Might as well have chosen ActiveX if he wanted to put himself in a corner.
What are you expecting them to do? Take remote control of your computer (I sure wouldn't allow that)? Or reproduce your exact problem in a lab on your end without knowing what's going wrong (probably impossible)? It could be an interaction with any other application on your system - not just the antivirus. If you've eliminated the app completely and thoroughly and reinstalling it doesn't work, then it has to be an issue with Windows or an issue with the combination of other software on your computer.
But it wouldn't be hard to get non-DRM games back. Install Windows on a second hard drive, install Steam, download DRM-free games and then go back to your old drive.
Don't get me wrong- I sure don't buy anything with DRM that I can't remove or use find a way to use perpetually.
why the hell should I reinstall my computer because their app stinks?
I won't say their program is perfect. But saying that all of your money spent on the games is unrecoverable just because you're not willing to try all of your options seems like a bit much.
Just out of curiosity, are you getting an error message?
Or worst case, install the Steam app on another computer, sign in, and download your non-DRM games to make a backup. You're not locked out.
Seems like a bit of an overreaction if you can just do a fresh OS install, fresh Steam install and get them all back. Have you tried doing a manual uninstall of Steam? They provide instructions right on their web site:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9609-OBMP-2526
I'm just trying to find some wacky justification for such a ridiculous blue law. Nobody else I can think of has any problem with a battery-operated device doing work on any day of the week.
Dreamweaver has a decent syntax highlighter in code view and allows regular expressions for find/replace. Kind of hard to go back to Notepad even if you don't use anything in design view. Then again, I don't know when those features were added - I've only been using it since MX 2004. I don't think I've ever used the design view for anything but small text changes.
And if he deleted the hard drive, that would serve their purposes of preventing distribution just fine. It sounds like they're trying to use the court for gathering evidence before the violation actually occurs. Not sure how they can do that, really.
Maybe I should actually read the article, but what is he being sued for if he hasn't actually open-sourced it yet? And if he did, there'd be some pretty clear evidence without taking his computer.
That doesn't change the fact that it "protects profiteering corporations from competition to maintain profits," which is what I was responding to upthread.
They should have been punished for teaching Frontpage.
But that just proves the argument that claiming that term as a member of the technical community shouldn't be perceived in meaning as the same as what's ascribed by the general public.
OK. And so everyone will order their tires online from out-of-state.
Some will argue that this would put the highest cost on vehicles used for transport/shipping. And that because costs would be passed to the consumer, would make it a regressive tax. Nevermind the fact that more trucks come in crossing state lines than stay within them.
Chicago and St. Louis Metro East have inspection requirements, just not annually.
You could buy a battery operated device, but not the batteries, on Sunday
Are there really that many Orthodox Jews in Texas? I can't think of any other reason to get that crazy. On the other hand, I don't buy materials for any project the same day I do it.
the gas savings you're already getting.
As long as you were going to buy a luxury car anyway. Hard to get $60,000 in gas savings on a Tesla vs. a $10,000 used non-luxury car... And yes, that's pretty much apples to apples. A used Tesla would likely need a new $10k battery.
I guess gas is still high in a few places right now. I went off the $3.15 that's common here.
Congrats, you get your pedantic merit badge!
Yay!
Individual mandate.
you saved that in Tesla "gas" alone yesterday.
If your Tesla replaces a vehicle that costs $30 to drive less than 200 miles, any other car would be a better option. Maybe you're saving $30 in a week, but not a day.
then constantly show them stalled along their highways due to Teslas' lack of range and the fact that their highways are some of the longest and loneliest stretches in the country.
There are lots of two-vehicle families. It makes sense to get a special-purpose car for commuting for at least one of the two. You still have the other car for long trips.
Yes, because oil is mostly profitable when its byproducts are used as an engine lubricant.
Regulations that protect profiteering corporations from competition to maintain profits == bad.
Why does Obamacare seem to get a free pass on this?