this is right for big companies which already thought about OSS, and have a policy about it.
small companies dont think (about it, an in general) out of their current focus and boundaries, and typically , every question you raise is a "problem" and they see it as a waste of time.
after all, they pay you for what you do, what should they care more about your "well being"?
interesting. i found myselft once in a similar situation; one of the issue that was raised during the talks (with an open minded employer manager) is "what is ure library current stage ? ".
i.e. put your library on the table, (make it an attachement to the contract), and we will review the changes when you leave (which i dont really like). the problem is that they are afraid of "trade secret" that would go away in the code.
im happy ( but surprised) that they accepted to sign such general aggreemnt on libraries and other tools", which are "catch all " situation, and can be debated for ever in a court.
goverment cannot regulate individual behavior, just institutions...
regulations applies to banks, and other "institutionals". up to recently, this was the main channel for individual to go trading (via funds). brokers were then for minimal well off people.
But:
a) this is changing with online broker, and the race to market share produce lots of ads , that brings more people to these direct channels.
b) these "new" people are not "educated", and dont have a lot to play., but there is more of them. in case of a major "adjustment", this means more will be hit, and badly, as they are not as reactive than professionals.
c) these "mid class" player are also the consumer of our economy. if they loose too much of their savings->panix mode-> low consumption-> recession.
d) since 91 (last "small recession"), the tech is driving our "brave new economy". these supplies are not first utility, like food. in case of recessions, buyers cut these high tech items first, which drives the tech industry in a recessiv market,
e) so they (tech industry) cut wages and jobs, which in turn reduce the demand by mid class, their customers, and employees.
f) the restart of our economy since the 90s is pushed by the internet, that helps distribution ( of non tech industry). this in turn kicks off the demands for techs (that supplies the non tech). a small recession in non techs may stop the growth of techs...
g) a lot of techs have build their plans on continual growth. put a brake on this, and they lay off badly (see linuxcare)
h) linux industry may ( will) take over the software industry, but also reduce the classical profits sources, until some realise and adjust. this is a factor to start the spiral down.
h) MS capitalisation going down may also start the spiral down.
conclusion: -goverment can regulate banks and funds, but have no effect on individuals -this middle class individual are attracted by the new online "gaming", but may suffer badly when market readjust -then they spend less, and goverment can do nothing about it. -and the first cut of their expense will be hitech goods, industry which most probably employs them, or worse, IT companies which supplies this industry.
-(i.e they have fired themselves...without knowing it). -big people losing money may rise a smile, but when a lot of people loose money ( too quickly), this is an "economy" readjustment. last time, (87-91), it tooks 3-5 years to restart...
unfortunately, i would do the same. especially that i got 5 linux box, plus one laptop, and the first thing i would do if would receive a preconfigured laptop, would be to tune it... and I say unfortunately, cos even if its better for me, this will shift the sales stats for bill... and this is bad on the long term
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this is right for big companies which already thought about OSS, and have a policy about it.
small companies dont think (about it, an in general) out of their current focus and boundaries, and typically , every question you raise is a "problem" and they see it as a waste of time.
after all, they pay you for what you do, what should they care more about your "well being"?
interesting.
i found myselft once in a similar situation;
one of the issue that was raised during the talks (with an open minded employer manager) is "what is ure library current stage ? ".
i.e. put your library on the table, (make it an attachement to the contract), and we will review the changes when you leave (which i dont really like).
the problem is that they are afraid of "trade secret" that would go away in the code.
im happy ( but surprised) that they accepted to sign such general aggreemnt on libraries and other tools", which are "catch all " situation, and can be debated for ever in a court.
did similar question ever raised on your side ?
goverment cannot regulate individual behavior, just institutions...
regulations applies to banks, and other "institutionals". up to recently, this was the main channel for individual to go trading (via funds). brokers were then for minimal well off people.
But:
a) this is changing with online broker, and the race to market share produce lots of ads , that brings more people to these direct channels.
b) these "new" people are not "educated", and dont have a lot to play., but there is more of them. in case of a major "adjustment", this means more will be hit, and badly, as they are not as reactive than professionals.
c) these "mid class" player are also the consumer of our economy. if they loose too much of their savings->panix mode-> low consumption-> recession.
d) since 91 (last "small recession"), the tech is driving our "brave new economy". these supplies are not first utility, like food. in case of recessions, buyers cut these high tech items first, which drives the tech industry in a recessiv market,
e) so they (tech industry) cut wages and jobs, which in turn reduce the demand by mid class, their customers, and employees.
f) the restart of our economy since the 90s is pushed by the internet, that helps distribution ( of non tech industry). this in turn kicks off the demands for techs (that supplies the non tech). a small recession in non techs may stop the growth of techs...
g) a lot of techs have build their plans on continual growth. put a brake on this, and they lay off badly (see linuxcare)
h) linux industry may ( will) take over the software industry, but also reduce the classical profits sources, until some realise and adjust. this is a factor to start the spiral down.
h) MS capitalisation going down may also start the spiral down.
conclusion:
-goverment can regulate banks and funds, but have no effect on individuals
-this middle class individual are attracted by the new online "gaming", but may suffer badly when market readjust
-then they spend less, and goverment can do nothing about it.
-and the first cut of their expense will be hitech goods, industry which most probably employs them, or worse, IT companies which supplies this industry.
-(i.e they have fired themselves...without knowing it).
-big people losing money may rise a smile, but when a lot of people loose money ( too quickly), this is an "economy" readjustment. last time, (87-91), it tooks 3-5 years to restart...
unfortunately, i would do the same. especially that i got 5 linux box, plus one laptop, and the first thing i would do if would receive a preconfigured laptop, would be to tune it... and I say unfortunately, cos even if its better for me, this will shift the sales stats for bill... and this is bad on the long term