I thought we understood that governments build infrastructure on the premise that we all benefit in one way or another. Roads, airports, shipping ports, military, etc.
But it will benefit everyone one way or another. I'll create one analogy to emphasize why it is important in just one way:
It allows people in very rural areas to make a living by selling produce to a global market. Likewise, it allows people to buy specialised produce from very rural areas. This then encourages better postage systems in rural areas, that allows people with distant relative to communicate with each other via snail mail.
Better internet = better niche products from local areas (think jam, honey, etc) = better postal services = better community. And that's just one example. This is a monumental step forward for Britain - I should know, I live in the middle of nowhere in Scotland, but I live in the Scottish belt. My friends up in the very north must be so isolated from all the involvement even I have through the internet. Is there any wonder so many people are moving into th city? I'm rambling now, but this could even help (not majorly - I appreciate that) in slowing the growth of cities, as it presents more job opportunities for rural people.
If a file has a different hash, then it WON'T be identifiable... if it is a duplicate copy then it will have the same hash as the original and will then be identifiable. Surely then, this technology will only encourage people to modify copyrighted content?
Ahh, you see, there is a problem with that idea: we are talking about American Government. They like to do things the stupid way - a bit like the UK Government over here too!
The Job title "priest" has become too well known to the public as a way to satisfy those hungry for our little ones... time to make a new job in which parents can put trust into!
Agreed. I know a man who, through his autism, is unable to accept when he is wrong, and simply lashes out. It would be exceptionally wrong to charge this man because of the condition he has. Gary McKinnon does not deserve to be persecuted by the Americans. They/should/ have no power over him, and the UK shouldn't be bending over and allowing America to rape our citizens. I wouldn't be surprised if that boy does die.
I do have to say, what I really want out of a browser is function, not a flashier interface.
Make it not crash, and I don't care what it looks like.
I would agree with you there, but you must remember that many users of firefox AREN'T techies, and as such allow themselves to be wooed by such things.
(PACER registration required, but no cost for this document) denying Microsoft's motion for judgment as a matter of law. It is a detailed memorandum (65 pages, double-spaced, 12-pt font) that gives quite a bit of detail as to why the judge decided to uphold the jury's verdict.
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As toofast said, that is an unimaginably horrible loss. I wish you the very best, and I am so sorry for your loss.
I thought we understood that governments build infrastructure on the premise that we all benefit in one way or another. Roads, airports, shipping ports, military, etc.
But it will benefit everyone one way or another. I'll create one analogy to emphasize why it is important in just one way:
It allows people in very rural areas to make a living by selling produce to a global market. Likewise, it allows people to buy specialised produce from very rural areas. This then encourages better postage systems in rural areas, that allows people with distant relative to communicate with each other via snail mail.
Better internet = better niche products from local areas (think jam, honey, etc) = better postal services = better community. And that's just one example. This is a monumental step forward for Britain - I should know, I live in the middle of nowhere in Scotland, but I live in the Scottish belt. My friends up in the very north must be so isolated from all the involvement even I have through the internet. Is there any wonder so many people are moving into th city? I'm rambling now, but this could even help (not majorly - I appreciate that) in slowing the growth of cities, as it presents more job opportunities for rural people.
If a file has a different hash, then it WON'T be identifiable... if it is a duplicate copy then it will have the same hash as the original and will then be identifiable. Surely then, this technology will only encourage people to modify copyrighted content?
Ahh, you see, there is a problem with that idea: we are talking about American Government. They like to do things the stupid way - a bit like the UK Government over here too!
Epic. I love you. Come to my country so I can laugh at you.
How can you be an antisocial motorist? By driving down a quiet country lane?
As such I am a Pirate - a member of the Pirate Party UK, that is.
As am I. I believe those in the UK who stand for the beliefs the average slashdotter believes in should consider supporting the pirate's cause.
The Job title "priest" has become too well known to the public as a way to satisfy those hungry for our little ones... time to make a new job in which parents can put trust into!
So you've never walked into a library and "discovered" a book you've never heard of before that turned out to be an amazing read? Wow...
They won't need to hack it, they can just buy it, which makes it even more sickening.
Do they get money up front?
I second this, I use the Magic SysRq keybindings often.
Can't they get at least one real musician on their design staff?
Ubuntu has one: He's called Jono Bacon and has his own one-man metal band.
I've also heard very good things about OpenShot Video Editor (http://www.openshotvideo.com/), although I've never used it myself :)
I wonder if people will read this in 300 years time and be shocked at the brutality of 21st century life?
A serf.
Agreed. I know a man who, through his autism, is unable to accept when he is wrong, and simply lashes out. It would be exceptionally wrong to charge this man because of the condition he has. Gary McKinnon does not deserve to be persecuted by the Americans. They /should/ have no power over him, and the UK shouldn't be bending over and allowing America to rape our citizens. I wouldn't be surprised if that boy does die.
A mantra that has sadly (never?) been implemented. Was that a notion of the enlightenment, by the way?
I think, sir, you just hit the nail on the head ;)
This will make the news extremely sensationalist in order to "shock" you into buying. So yeah, it's terrible.
I do have to say, what I really want out of a browser is function, not a flashier interface.
Make it not crash, and I don't care what it looks like.
I would agree with you there, but you must remember that many users of firefox AREN'T techies, and as such allow themselves to be wooed by such things.
haha, you read my mind!
Haha, sorry - I couldn't resist but ask that question :P
(PACER registration required, but no cost for this document) denying Microsoft's motion for judgment as a matter of law. It is a detailed memorandum (65 pages, double-spaced, 12-pt font) that gives quite a bit of detail as to why the judge decided to uphold the jury's verdict.
Is the document in .doc format?
One man's junk is another man's treasure!
Sorry, I'm not gay.