He also said he thinks Google will be shocked to see Microsoft's momentum into the enterprise cloud sector.
Maybe, but that's ignoring the already massive size of Google in "the cloud." The only thing better than being about to unleash a can of whoop-ass is to be currently whooping ass.
I should clarify - just because they can outlast doesn't mean they will. Ireland, for example. Not willing to make certain cuts, so a (technically small) bailout becomes necessary.
Maybe. I mean, yes, they're probably rougher, but corporations are minuscule when it comes to the two things that matter: Money and Bureaucracy. If the top 10 officials at a bank just up and resign, well shit. It's going to tank and, while the company may not fail completely it will hemorrhage capital. If the top 10 government officials resign, there'd be some crazy press but we'd essentially be back to the status quo in a month (with a much less orange Congress). The US government may be under a huge deficit, but it still has an enormous revenue stream, in a way corporations simply can't match. Governments may do a lot of pandering, but as far as entities go, they can certainly outlast any other for-profit enterprises out there.
Actually, your toothbrush can be one of the easier ways to get sick in the bathroom. Fecal particulate matter gets in the air and can collect on your toothbrush. Surely not a lot, but every now and then...
Good point, and now that I think about it OS X has some of that as well. I've always felt that Apple software relies too heavily on Quicktime, and I had to delay updating things like iTunes or Safari simply because I refused to download the Quicktime update that broke Civ4.
As a Mac user, I don't have to deal with Microsoft's stuff, and I haven't really noticed anything shady from Apple (maybe because my iTunes was grandfathered in?) but the fact that Google forces me to install a Google uploader daemon as part of Google Earth means I won't upgrade the software, and haven't for the past few years. Things like this need to be optional - don't make us choose between an unhappy version of software or none at all.
...current population growth is heading straight for disaster, we are 'out-breeding' our ability to be able produce enough food, our main energy source is finite (oil), and our climate seems to be going through changes...
All of the problems you listed are problems almost entirely because economics and politics are dictating the way forward, NOT science. We've got plenty of food, and there are plenty of alternative energy sources, but it's not economically profitable yet so it doesn't happen. Electric vehicles are taking off now because it's like, not cool to harm the Earth, man, but there will be poor and starving until someone can figure out a way to get rich by giving away food.
You die when you stop enjoying Apple. The more I love porn, the more beautiful people I imagine. I'm sorry that you lost the copyright infringement lawsuit.
FTFY, GivesMeHope is thatta way -> This place is for disaffected geeks trying to feel superior.
A number of US states have child abandonment laws allowing you safe haven for giving children up to the state up to certain ages (4, 7, etc.) with the state, but they are there, horrible as they are, to reinforce the pinnacle of irresponsibility it is to leave a child of that age (8/9) alone. It's not a police state, it's enforcing the care and treatment of individuals without the capacity to do it for themselves. Shit man, minors have guardians for a reason.
Take a poll of the American/Swedish/European/World population. See how many can tell you one thing (aside from sword-fighting ninjas) about RMS and how many can tell you one thing about file-sharing or Anonymous. We all know the number will weigh heavily in favor of the latter. People remember Napoleon, not De Tocqueville.
No no no, have you learned nothing from the past decade? The UN has to send in a dozen negotiators and inspectors first. And those agents thought Saddam was bad, wait until they see/b/...
That's a big if, though. The power structure of the world has and will always be a pyramid, and those on the bottom have always had the strength and numbers to overthrow those above it, yet a look at the past 20 years in Myanmar/Burma and Argentina are enough to show you that people still, after thousands of years, aren't always quick to do it. Something like the Magna Carta only happens so often, but when it does it's glorious. The real power in that document wasn't the power of the peasants or even the nobles to hold the monarchy accountable - after all, we've always had pitchforks - it was the establishment of an early set of bureaucracy. Companies follow rules for profit, the easiest way to win is just to play their game. Net neutrality is a good example of that - use an established bureaucracy against them. It's much easier to effect change as a small group of vocal lobbyists than a massive uprising. The average citizen wants their coffee and paper, to watch the game, and for the kids to behave. A technowhatsit spat over standards is about as boring as John Kerry's stump speech (that joke is six years old already).
Age isn't everything. The word cunt has been around for over half a millennium, that doesn't make it any more credible for use. "Snarky" is like the word "cute" - you may find it in an Op-Ed, but the front page article sure as hell won't be using it.
Without going into sourcing, there's more to a crime than payment. Copyright infringement (theoretically) takes money out of the pockets of the holders, so it makes sense to levy a huge fine to pay that back while imposing limited jail time - the wrong has been righted. You can't unmurder or unrape someone, no matter how much money you throw at the family or victim. Besides, we're talking the difference between suits brought by rights holders and criminal proceedings brought by the government.
Ignoring all other issues, doesn't the government need to notify you when they seize your property? I can't imagine they would take your car or computer and just have you figure it out when you get home at night to find it missing, like seems to have happened here.
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He also said he thinks Google will be shocked to see Microsoft's momentum into the enterprise cloud sector.
Maybe, but that's ignoring the already massive size of Google in "the cloud." The only thing better than being about to unleash a can of whoop-ass is to be currently whooping ass.
I should clarify - just because they can outlast doesn't mean they will. Ireland, for example. Not willing to make certain cuts, so a (technically small) bailout becomes necessary.
Maybe. I mean, yes, they're probably rougher, but corporations are minuscule when it comes to the two things that matter: Money and Bureaucracy. If the top 10 officials at a bank just up and resign, well shit. It's going to tank and, while the company may not fail completely it will hemorrhage capital. If the top 10 government officials resign, there'd be some crazy press but we'd essentially be back to the status quo in a month (with a much less orange Congress). The US government may be under a huge deficit, but it still has an enormous revenue stream, in a way corporations simply can't match. Governments may do a lot of pandering, but as far as entities go, they can certainly outlast any other for-profit enterprises out there.
Next item on "The Rundown" is "Naked Ladies"... I'd rather watch that story.
In the future, there will be robots, although for some reason they're all wearing tight, sequined pants.
Actually, your toothbrush can be one of the easier ways to get sick in the bathroom. Fecal particulate matter gets in the air and can collect on your toothbrush. Surely not a lot, but every now and then...
Good point, and now that I think about it OS X has some of that as well. I've always felt that Apple software relies too heavily on Quicktime, and I had to delay updating things like iTunes or Safari simply because I refused to download the Quicktime update that broke Civ4.
As a Mac user, I don't have to deal with Microsoft's stuff, and I haven't really noticed anything shady from Apple (maybe because my iTunes was grandfathered in?) but the fact that Google forces me to install a Google uploader daemon as part of Google Earth means I won't upgrade the software, and haven't for the past few years. Things like this need to be optional - don't make us choose between an unhappy version of software or none at all.
While there's no sign of a product using Microsoft's patented technology on the horizon...
It's a patent announcement, not a product announcement. You've technically seen every picture of every product making use of it.
No, seriously though, I've got one already.
...current population growth is heading straight for disaster, we are 'out-breeding' our ability to be able produce enough food, our main energy source is finite (oil), and our climate seems to be going through changes...
All of the problems you listed are problems almost entirely because economics and politics are dictating the way forward, NOT science. We've got plenty of food, and there are plenty of alternative energy sources, but it's not economically profitable yet so it doesn't happen. Electric vehicles are taking off now because it's like, not cool to harm the Earth, man, but there will be poor and starving until someone can figure out a way to get rich by giving away food.
You die when you stop enjoying Apple.
The more I love porn, the more beautiful people I imagine.
I'm sorry that you lost the copyright infringement lawsuit.
FTFY, GivesMeHope is thatta way ->
This place is for disaffected geeks trying to feel superior.
For fear of running into ex-world leaders, or for fear of old white guys "reaching out" to young people?
A number of US states have child abandonment laws allowing you safe haven for giving children up to the state up to certain ages (4, 7, etc.) with the state, but they are there, horrible as they are, to reinforce the pinnacle of irresponsibility it is to leave a child of that age (8/9) alone. It's not a police state, it's enforcing the care and treatment of individuals without the capacity to do it for themselves. Shit man, minors have guardians for a reason.
Take a poll of the American/Swedish/European/World population. See how many can tell you one thing (aside from sword-fighting ninjas) about RMS and how many can tell you one thing about file-sharing or Anonymous. We all know the number will weigh heavily in favor of the latter. People remember Napoleon, not De Tocqueville.
No no no, have you learned nothing from the past decade? The UN has to send in a dozen negotiators and inspectors first. And those agents thought Saddam was bad, wait until they see /b/...
That's a big if, though. The power structure of the world has and will always be a pyramid, and those on the bottom have always had the strength and numbers to overthrow those above it, yet a look at the past 20 years in Myanmar/Burma and Argentina are enough to show you that people still, after thousands of years, aren't always quick to do it. Something like the Magna Carta only happens so often, but when it does it's glorious. The real power in that document wasn't the power of the peasants or even the nobles to hold the monarchy accountable - after all, we've always had pitchforks - it was the establishment of an early set of bureaucracy. Companies follow rules for profit, the easiest way to win is just to play their game. Net neutrality is a good example of that - use an established bureaucracy against them. It's much easier to effect change as a small group of vocal lobbyists than a massive uprising. The average citizen wants their coffee and paper, to watch the game, and for the kids to behave. A technowhatsit spat over standards is about as boring as John Kerry's stump speech (that joke is six years old already).
Nah, it goes to the various media companies: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8003799.stm
Age isn't everything. The word cunt has been around for over half a millennium, that doesn't make it any more credible for use. "Snarky" is like the word "cute" - you may find it in an Op-Ed, but the front page article sure as hell won't be using it.
Without going into sourcing, there's more to a crime than payment. Copyright infringement (theoretically) takes money out of the pockets of the holders, so it makes sense to levy a huge fine to pay that back while imposing limited jail time - the wrong has been righted. You can't unmurder or unrape someone, no matter how much money you throw at the family or victim. Besides, we're talking the difference between suits brought by rights holders and criminal proceedings brought by the government.
Ignoring all other issues, doesn't the government need to notify you when they seize your property? I can't imagine they would take your car or computer and just have you figure it out when you get home at night to find it missing, like seems to have happened here.
"Write" is a strong word. How about "published posthumously as part of a larger collection of writings?"
Well, it would depend on what you call comparable, but it helps a lot being stored in quaternary as opposed to binary.
First of, Monsanto owns patents, not copyrights. Second of all, that makes IP law and Monsanto uncool, not corn and certainly not the corn genome.
None of which has any impact on the fact that the corn genome is indeed rather cool.
Seriously, go look it up. It's actually awesome.