In the book in question, Aragorn refers to them as "tiny little dwarves with furry paws."
It really is an entertaining book, though I'm only a quarter of the way into it.
Copying other people's stuff and giving it away isn't "sharing."
If you want to share, create your own work and give it away for free.
I would not dispute this sentiment. The problem is that there is not, in general, a bright line between "copying other people's stuff" and "creating your own work." That is the essence of pretty much all disputes about copyrights/patents.
Why are we laboring under the illusion that Comedy Central cares about free speech? They aren't compromising any deeply held principles. They have decided that it is better for their bottom line that they self-censor, nothing more. We don't have to like it (I don't), but it's their company.
There is a reason Star Trek had such an affect on society/industry/science.
"To boldly go where no man has gone before.."
That appealed directly to our species sense of adventure/curiosity.
I had an IEEE sponsored plan a few years back. I think it was only available to US members (which shouldn't be a problem since most other countries take care of health insurance one way or another). It was expensive and the coverage wasn't great. It was one of the main reasons I said yes when my current contract asked to hire me full time.
Most people don't understand how expensive this stuff is because it's hidden in the deductions on their paycheck. It's a big problem.
I also grew up in a Mennonite family and am now a software developer. My father grew up in a much more traditional Mennonite community in Saskatchewan and is very computer savvy. One of the things you have to realize is that a lot of Mennonites are farmers. Farmers are some of the biggest gadgetry geeks there are.
Exactly! The only really effective means to combat this would have to be done on the same level of covert-ness at which the botnets themselves run (i.e. if I tell you about it, I have to kill you). It may already be happening. It would be an interesting research project to go looking for it.
How can someone with such an obviously Scottish name as Ian McCall say such things about golf? Next thing you know, you'll be telling us that haggis tastes like dog poop or something.
Did the astronauts accept the risk? I knew many astronauts (OK actually it was 5 or 6) and they were some of the smartest people I have ever met. They TOTALLY accepted the risk of what they were doing. Just as much as a Marine going into battle accepts the risks. In this case though they were even more educated and aware of the odds. The astronauts I knew usually had multiple degrees, dozens of certifications, and 1000s of hours of training. They knew exactly what they were doing.
Can you honestly say that Christa McAuliffe knew exactly what she was getting into? She was only a little more than a contest winner for NASA's "put a teacher in space" propaganda program. That always struck me (admittedly in 20/20 hindsight) as the worst aspect of the Challenger disaster.
So if I understand this correctly (and it is certainly possible that I don't) it raises a question: Why did they remove those 400+ non-offensive comments that the questioner referred to?
I think you are failing to represent to parent poster's analogy properly, though your point about emotional flaming is somewhat well taken. Let me represent the argument again (leaving aside the question as to whether previous presidents have actually done this):
That previous presidents have used this warrantless search power does not make President Bush's usage of it okay. It only makes the previous presidents' usage bad also.
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Not sure why I should read an article written by someone who doesn't appear to know the difference between rivalrous and non-rivalrous goods.
Excuse me, I need to pick my jaw up off the floor.
In the book in question, Aragorn refers to them as "tiny little dwarves with furry paws." It really is an entertaining book, though I'm only a quarter of the way into it.
DDoS attacks should be opposed regardless of the target. The Internet (for better or worse) operates on the "Play Nice" principle.
It's going to be fun to watch the back and forth between evercookie and the anti-evercookie.
Copying other people's stuff and giving it away isn't "sharing."
If you want to share, create your own work and give it away for free.
I would not dispute this sentiment. The problem is that there is not, in general, a bright line between "copying other people's stuff" and "creating your own work." That is the essence of pretty much all disputes about copyrights/patents.
He'll always be the face of Microsoft here on Slashdot.
Why are we laboring under the illusion that Comedy Central cares about free speech? They aren't compromising any deeply held principles. They have decided that it is better for their bottom line that they self-censor, nothing more. We don't have to like it (I don't), but it's their company.
Plus, Kirk always got the hot chicks.
I had an IEEE sponsored plan a few years back. I think it was only available to US members (which shouldn't be a problem since most other countries take care of health insurance one way or another). It was expensive and the coverage wasn't great. It was one of the main reasons I said yes when my current contract asked to hire me full time. Most people don't understand how expensive this stuff is because it's hidden in the deductions on their paycheck. It's a big problem.
I also grew up in a Mennonite family and am now a software developer. My father grew up in a much more traditional Mennonite community in Saskatchewan and is very computer savvy. One of the things you have to realize is that a lot of Mennonites are farmers. Farmers are some of the biggest gadgetry geeks there are.
Exactly! The only really effective means to combat this would have to be done on the same level of covert-ness at which the botnets themselves run (i.e. if I tell you about it, I have to kill you). It may already be happening. It would be an interesting research project to go looking for it.
...then only the criminals will have human-animal hybrids.
This is the all-time funniest comment I've read on Slashdot.
Ok, you first.
I believe it is now April 1 in GMT. Is that related? Don't know.
How can someone with such an obviously Scottish name as Ian McCall say such things about golf? Next thing you know, you'll be telling us that haggis tastes like dog poop or something.
Can you honestly say that Christa McAuliffe knew exactly what she was getting into? She was only a little more than a contest winner for NASA's "put a teacher in space" propaganda program. That always struck me (admittedly in 20/20 hindsight) as the worst aspect of the Challenger disaster.
So if I understand this correctly (and it is certainly possible that I don't) it raises a question: Why did they remove those 400+ non-offensive comments that the questioner referred to?
I saw a couple of these "superlenses" last night.
Joe Paterno was wearing them.
Ex*act*ly!
...now lock this guy up, quickly!
I think you are failing to represent to parent poster's analogy properly, though your point about emotional flaming is somewhat well taken. Let me represent the argument again (leaving aside the question as to whether previous presidents have actually done this):
That previous presidents have used this warrantless search power does not make President Bush's usage of it okay. It only makes the previous presidents' usage bad also.
LOL! I guess that was very un-slashdot-like of me. I'll probably get kicked off.
You are of course entitled to your opinion...EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE WRONG!!!!
How's that? Better?
I agree to disagree then. It's an eye of the beholder thing.
You've obviously never knitted before. Seriously, there's quite a bit of geekiness there.