...is the Cybex LongView. Plug it into a CAT5 jack, and you've got access to your machine. Put CAT5 drops in all the rooms, dump the machine(s) in the basement, and use your flatpanel, keybd & mouse to access the machine from anywhere in the house. www.cybex.com
Bite your tongue for speaking out against/. orthodoxy! Don't you know that Bill Gates is the living incarnation of pure evil? All the righteous of/. will join to smite the evil that is Microsoft!!
Ok, that was over the top. But then, that's how most of the people here seem to actually think. So, which of us is really evil?
You seem to hold to some high ideal that "competition is bad, cooperation is good". Fortunately for the rest of us, we realize that life *is* competition. You'll finally realize that your high ideals are worthless when we compete for your food supply. Your ideals will die quietly while you starve, and you cooperatively give me your last piece of bread.
You point out very well that the large majority of Slashdot, while extremely technically adept, has almost no clue when it comes to business. Well done!
What exactly was your motivation from moving from the Unix to the Windows world? Was it simply driven by money, or did you think that Microsoft was doing bigger and better things?
...this ignores the research being done to control the pointer with your eyes. I've seen demos where the pointer will follow where you look, and you can blink to click. Very strange stuff indeed, but nicely functional.
Hmm. Was the "Hair Bear Bunch" one of theirs? While I agree most of this is crap, I'd still watch it... To me, cartoons are *supposed* to be mind-numbingly awful.
First, we ban junk e-mail. Next, we ban real junk mail, then we move on to bigger topics, like conversation, and all written forms of communication. It's ideal!
Personally though, I think you're a bunch of whiney bastards. Just deal with it. If you get too much spam, stop frequenting porn sites, and signing up for stupid crap. How about not using AOL?
Oh, wait, that isn't how this "Free" country works. Our real freedom is that we're free to give up our freedom in the most mindless fashion possible.
I've convinced myself, this is a good idea after all!
I can't disagree with your comments about people in the U.S. It really seems that we (and I say we only because I'm a US citizen) are willing to give up anything and everything for a feeling of safety, and worse, to simply not be held responsible for *anything*.
I also can't disagree with your take on Katz. He really seems to want to let our computers live our lives for us. What are we for then, Jon?
Ultimately, I think that the 'Net Revolution has allowed those people who want to be isolated to be isolated further. However, it does allow people to communicate in new ways, witness ICQ and AIM. But those same people that are using ICQ/AIM are isolating themselves in a different way, from the physical presence of other people. This is something that truly bothers me! I worry that we're going to get a whole generation of kids that simply don't leave the house: attend classes online, converse online, meet your spouse online, find employment online, telecommute, and finally, your obituary is posted to your website. An extreme view, but a trend carried to its logical end. I truly believe that people need interaction with other people *face to face*, and no, video-conferencing doesn't qualify.
Life shouldn't be about interacting at a safe distance! If everything is safe, you have no risk, then what is the point, where is the struggle?!
Yes, the "Internet Revolution" is out of touch with human beings. Mainly though, it's because human beings are out of touch with themselves and other human beings. The Internet Revolution has served to further this by allowing an already withdrawn group of people to withdraw even further within themselves!
The comparison to the Civil Rights movement is valid only so far. Granted, they were breaking laws that were unjust, and in so doing, managed to change things for the better. To compare their struggles to those of the Napster user is absolutely absurd.
I'm sorry, but consumers have basically two options: buy a thing, or don't. If you have some fundamental problem with the way the businesses of the MPAA/RIAA, etc., do business, fine. Express your disatisfaction by not buying the product. I'd agree totally with that. But, how then do you make the leap in logic that it's ok to steal that same product?
Do you also believe that if we come up with the idea that cars are too expensive, we can just take cars right off the dealers' lot? Are we then also living under oppressive laws that give auto makers too much, and take away from the consumer? Should we then pass laws to make cars cheaper, disregarding the cost of making the car, and slashing the profits that the auto maker is entitled to?
Don't try and sell me on the idea that I, as a business or as an individual, should do anything for the benefit of anyone other than myself. If you honestly believe that, work all week and send me your paycheck, I could use it.
Do I steal music? Yes.... But I am boycotting the music / literature / entertainment monopolies that are charging me a fortune just to keep their stock prices high.... This is a moral stand, not a financial one.
So, let's see:
You're an admitted thief
Stealing to make a "moral stand"
On the premise that making money is immoral
Did I miss something? If you're going to take the stand that what the RIAA/MPAA does is immoral, then boycott their works totally. You're not entitled to their works because you don't like the price. Not a financial stand? Where does the "charging me a fortune" part fit into your morals?
How can any of this seem right to you?
Sony Electronics, while technically a separate entity, is very much in bed with Sony Music. The executive boards of both companies are intermingled due to the Old-Boy network.
Sony Electronics is pushing the Minidisc format until it dies. Promoting CD-Rs doesn't help that.
You need only look at the hostility the average/.er shows towards the concept of paying for software
It's like there are tens of thousands of Stallman clones, who have neither the education or intellect. The not-so-endearing term "sheep" comes to mind.
Slashdot Mirror
...followed by an army of vendor-supplied consultants who barely know their name. 2 years later, the project is still on hold.
I've owned one of these for months!! Ok, I do work for Sony, but... Seriously, this is old stuff
...is the Cybex LongView. Plug it into a CAT5 jack, and you've got access to your machine. Put CAT5 drops in all the rooms, dump the machine(s) in the basement, and use your flatpanel, keybd & mouse to access the machine from anywhere in the house. www.cybex.com
Ok, that was over the top. But then, that's how most of the people here seem to actually think. So, which of us is really evil?
You seem to hold to some high ideal that "competition is bad, cooperation is good". Fortunately for the rest of us, we realize that life *is* competition. You'll finally realize that your high ideals are worthless when we compete for your food supply. Your ideals will die quietly while you starve, and you cooperatively give me your last piece of bread.
Is it really flamebait if it's true?
What exactly was your motivation from moving from the Unix to the Windows world? Was it simply driven by money, or did you think that Microsoft was doing bigger and better things?
Hey, it's research, not ready for market by any means! This was the obvious question we all had, but still, it was neat to see...
...this ignores the research being done to control the pointer with your eyes. I've seen demos where the pointer will follow where you look, and you can blink to click. Very strange stuff indeed, but nicely functional.
Hmm. Was the "Hair Bear Bunch" one of theirs? While I agree most of this is crap, I'd still watch it... To me, cartoons are *supposed* to be mind-numbingly awful.
..the Saturday Matinee near my house put this out really early. I saw it on the shelves last week.
Ha!
Personally though, I think you're a bunch of whiney bastards. Just deal with it. If you get too much spam, stop frequenting porn sites, and signing up for stupid crap. How about not using AOL?
Oh, wait, that isn't how this "Free" country works. Our real freedom is that we're free to give up our freedom in the most mindless fashion possible.
I've convinced myself, this is a good idea after all!
I also can't disagree with your take on Katz. He really seems to want to let our computers live our lives for us. What are we for then, Jon?
Ultimately, I think that the 'Net Revolution has allowed those people who want to be isolated to be isolated further. However, it does allow people to communicate in new ways, witness ICQ and AIM. But those same people that are using ICQ/AIM are isolating themselves in a different way, from the physical presence of other people. This is something that truly bothers me! I worry that we're going to get a whole generation of kids that simply don't leave the house: attend classes online, converse online, meet your spouse online, find employment online, telecommute, and finally, your obituary is posted to your website. An extreme view, but a trend carried to its logical end. I truly believe that people need interaction with other people *face to face*, and no, video-conferencing doesn't qualify.
Life shouldn't be about interacting at a safe distance! If everything is safe, you have no risk, then what is the point, where is the struggle?!
Yes, the "Internet Revolution" is out of touch with human beings. Mainly though, it's because human beings are out of touch with themselves and other human beings. The Internet Revolution has served to further this by allowing an already withdrawn group of people to withdraw even further within themselves!
The comparison to the Civil Rights movement is valid only so far. Granted, they were breaking laws that were unjust, and in so doing, managed to change things for the better. To compare their struggles to those of the Napster user is absolutely absurd.
I'm sorry, but consumers have basically two options: buy a thing, or don't. If you have some fundamental problem with the way the businesses of the MPAA/RIAA, etc., do business, fine. Express your disatisfaction by not buying the product. I'd agree totally with that. But, how then do you make the leap in logic that it's ok to steal that same product?
Do you also believe that if we come up with the idea that cars are too expensive, we can just take cars right off the dealers' lot? Are we then also living under oppressive laws that give auto makers too much, and take away from the consumer? Should we then pass laws to make cars cheaper, disregarding the cost of making the car, and slashing the profits that the auto maker is entitled to?
Don't try and sell me on the idea that I, as a business or as an individual, should do anything for the benefit of anyone other than myself. If you honestly believe that, work all week and send me your paycheck, I could use it.
So, let's see:
- You're an admitted thief
- Stealing to make a "moral stand"
- On the premise that making money is immoral
Did I miss something? If you're going to take the stand that what the RIAA/MPAA does is immoral, then boycott their works totally. You're not entitled to their works because you don't like the price. Not a financial stand? Where does the "charging me a fortune" part fit into your morals? How can any of this seem right to you?...that it's doubtful that they *could* reverse engineer a Pig-Latin plugin.
At least they're thankful for all the fish.
As trolls go, you're my favorite. Now then, get back under your bridge.
Who is John Galt?
Yes, please, let's discuss this. I'm sure something could be worked out that might even prevent spam.
..but cloning of people who have been removed from the gene pool via "Natural Selection" is.
It's like there are tens of thousands of Stallman clones, who have neither the education or intellect. The not-so-endearing term "sheep" comes to mind.
Paying for software is sometimes a GOOD THING!!
(Oops, -1, Flamebait)