I really want to see a way that old books (90's and early 2000) content get published for free under a license that allows derivative works like Creative Common Share Alike.
I contacted some author and almost everyone wants to release the content of their books for free, but this can not be possible since the copyright of the books belongs to the publishers.
The publishers are big companies and you don't even know to whom ask permission for this and some of them don't want to give anything from their IP. (I even tried once with MS Press by Twitter and never got an answer).
Do we have to wait a 100 (or something like that) years for the content to be public domain? or does anybody knows any trick on some publishers to open some of their content?
I think a license it is important. How are you going to contribute code without knowing the conditions. Maybe today the original author is a hipster that like to share, but maybe tomorrow he will change his mind. Is it going to close the source on the future?, is it going to take all other commits for his own personal gain? Is it going to sue you for changing his code?
A license in the source code reduce the risk of being trolled, sue or blackmailed in the future.
Even if it is public domain, the author need to specify it, otherwise it can back-slap you.
To release a Vanilla android image with the procedure to load it on the Thinkpad Tablet 1 unlocking the bootloader but wiping all the DRM image software. This image can also be "AS IS" and unsupported, or even giving you the instructions to use an "AS IS" custom ROM. Lenovo has done this on the past with other tablets, but they do not want to do it for the Thinkpad Tablet 1.
The problem is that since Lenovo does not unlock the bootloader, I can replace the mainboard, it will be working again, but it does not offer any warranty that the software brick will not happen again. So, how many times in the future will I have to replace the mainboard because of a locked bootloader.
Please remember that my tablet does not have any hardware problems, it is software and you are replacing the hardware because of a contractual DRM limitation.
The devices is prone to brick if the software (recovery menu) gets corrupted. And can not be recovered since Lenovo has the bootloader locked. The solution that Lenovo gives you is to replace the mainboard for a software error.
Lenovo Quality team told me that they can not release the bootloader keys because the Thinkpad Tablet has DRM software included.
But there was a moment when they slashed the price to $99 (16GB model) when the tablet got complete sold out and it became for a moment the best selling tablet after the ipad. The best selling tablet in quantity, not in profit.
I think that If HP would took that moment to create a successor for the WebOS tablet it will possible turned the history we know up-side down. But HP preferred to discontinued WebOS.
But Maybe Microsoft can do the same strategy, slash the prices of the "Surface RT" but do not discontinue it, release Win 8.1 for RT like it is on the plan and possible get more acceptance on the tablet market..... I don't know, it may work.. Do you remember that with the xbox 1 MS used to loose money at first?
The Ecuadorian Satellite was very criticized here in Ecuador it is sad that this happened.
While a lot of people on Ecuador make fun of the satellite, I see it a like a positive first step of this country into space.
The Doctor is complete irresponsible and incompetent for this job. He may have the experience but not the will and constancy that this position requires.
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I need to start my fundraising to make an open source clone of OS/2 Warp :)
Which one is the weirder/non-common input device that you used? Any comments about it, why did you like it or not?
What do you think it is the best input device that you used for consoles? why?
You are always welcome back to the community anytime Esther.
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...saving the world from Humanity?
Ashton, please don't forget the unlock the bootlader of Lenovo Android Products.
http://martin.iturbide.com/2013/07/why-you-have-to-stay-away-of-locked.html
I'm sure Ashton gets it, because Lenovo's QA team told me they can't do it.
I really want to see a way that old books (90's and early 2000) content get published for free under a license that allows derivative works like Creative Common Share Alike.
I contacted some author and almost everyone wants to release the content of their books for free, but this can not be possible since the copyright of the books belongs to the publishers.
The publishers are big companies and you don't even know to whom ask permission for this and some of them don't want to give anything from their IP. (I even tried once with MS Press by Twitter and never got an answer).
Do we have to wait a 100 (or something like that) years for the content to be public domain? or does anybody knows any trick on some publishers to open some of their content?
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oh..... the guy that said "IBM may even be bought by Unisys or maybe Microsoft." on 2002.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,367800,00.asp
I think a license it is important. How are you going to contribute code without knowing the conditions. Maybe today the original author is a hipster that like to share, but maybe tomorrow he will change his mind. Is it going to close the source on the future?, is it going to take all other commits for his own personal gain? Is it going to sue you for changing his code?
A license in the source code reduce the risk of being trolled, sue or blackmailed in the future.
Even if it is public domain, the author need to specify it, otherwise it can back-slap you.
...I really need this.
http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3324-18-Inch-Wrecking-Bar/dp/B000NPT684/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375128831&sr=8-1&keywords=Crowbar
I asked that as a proposal solution.
To release a Vanilla android image with the procedure to load it on the Thinkpad Tablet 1 unlocking the bootloader but wiping all the DRM image software. This image can also be "AS IS" and unsupported, or even giving you the instructions to use an "AS IS" custom ROM. Lenovo has done this on the past with other tablets, but they do not want to do it for the Thinkpad Tablet 1.
Hi jones_supa
The problem is that since Lenovo does not unlock the bootloader, I can replace the mainboard, it will be working again, but it does not offer any warranty that the software brick will not happen again. So, how many times in the future will I have to replace the mainboard because of a locked bootloader.
Please remember that my tablet does not have any hardware problems, it is software and you are replacing the hardware because of a contractual DRM limitation.
I had been fighting with Lenovo for the last 100 days to unlock the bootloader of the Thinkpad Tablet 1.
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-slate-tablets/Thinkpad-Tablet-1-Errors-on-Recovery-Menu/td-p/1055573
The devices is prone to brick if the software (recovery menu) gets corrupted. And can not be recovered since Lenovo has the bootloader locked. The solution that Lenovo gives you is to replace the mainboard for a software error.
Lenovo Quality team told me that they can not release the bootloader keys because the Thinkpad Tablet has DRM software included.
...HP Touchpad was a disaster at the end.
.... I don't know, it may work.. Do you remember that with the xbox 1 MS used to loose money at first?
But there was a moment when they slashed the price to $99 (16GB model) when the tablet got complete sold out and it became for a moment the best selling tablet after the ipad. The best selling tablet in quantity, not in profit.
I think that If HP would took that moment to create a successor for the WebOS tablet it will possible turned the history we know up-side down. But HP preferred to discontinued WebOS.
But Maybe Microsoft can do the same strategy, slash the prices of the "Surface RT" but do not discontinue it, release Win 8.1 for RT like it is on the plan and possible get more acceptance on the tablet market.
I'm going to try to compile at least one WorkplaceShell Class.
I was hoping for Leisure Suit Larry 4 to be released... maybe next time.
I don't know why, but I have the idea that I'm going to accidentally turn that switch on.
The Ecuadorian Satellite was very criticized here in Ecuador it is sad that this happened. While a lot of people on Ecuador make fun of the satellite, I see it a like a positive first step of this country into space.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Hole This is why we never get a sequel.
The Doctor is complete irresponsible and incompetent for this job. He may have the experience but not the will and constancy that this position requires.
Your food is in the oven. Check it out there.
..we all know that is the only important question.
osFree needs more help and developers. If anybody wants to help please contact me. I follow that project very closely.