OK, I should RTFA article before commenting. MS is claiming that "certain components of Android and Chrome OS violate its patents" and therefore they have the right to charge license fees. Now I'm confused as to why Google hasn't taken MS to court to settle this one way or another.
If I can add some context here, QANTAS engineers have just come out of a serious dispute with QANTAS management. A dispute that they lost. A number of Australians (at least) may be taking this as an attempt at making QANTAS management look bad.
I always used Load "*",8,1. First used a token ring (I think?) network on a C64, although my first computer was a Sinclair ZX-81 1kb with the 16kb expansion cartridge. Oh, the memories.
I really hope this does lead to capture of a metal rich meteoroid, it may cause havoc on the world metal markets but in the long run cheap minerals have to be good for the world economy.
Isn't that the point of the "Reuse" part of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"? To minimise the additional resources extracted when convertable 'waste' is at hand?
And checks and balances carried out by the legal system works?
We just went through years of financial collapse because the system of checks and balances were completely complicit with the corporations. Why on Earth are you complaining about Anonymous blowing the cover off corporations when the government proved itself incapable of doing that in the first place?
This is like trying to arrest a mechanic who offers to install seat belts into your car because the government won't mandate such a requirement from the car manufacturers.
Checks and balances in a system which has already been significantly undermined aren't checks and balances at all. Don't mistake ineffective measures with a complete lack of them.
If you're going to Godwin, even some senior nazis were found innocent of war crimes... let alone the SS guards. Not every member of a corporation is personally responsible for 'evil' actions of some of it's members.
You shouldn't get me wrong either, I don't believe that corporations should get away with 'evil'. However in life it's not always easy to recognise that you've ended up in the wrong place, and some individuals on this list probably have no idea that some people even consider this organisation evil. Any individuals named on this list shouldn't have their details released unless they are considered public personages (politicians etc), there shouldn't be a carte blanche to release all of the details without some scrutiny or at least some thought about the issues. After examination, maybe all of the names do get released and maybe they don't. Checks and balances which appear to be lacking in groups like anonymous.
Actually, after having a look through the list, it appears that most of the clients may have subscribed to any level of geopolitical intelligence. Although some of the clients appearing most often seem to be financial institutions so possibly this is mainly analysis of investment data?
What happens the day that someone releases the names? What happens when some poor secretary who's name is on the list gets her details released to netizens without a social conscience. I understand that Stratfor are probably 'evil' from some of their recent actions, but if this activism is attempted then I hope that just a list of names isn't considered sufficient proof by and of itself of wrongdoing.
All I'm trying to say is that an itchy-trigger finger in obtaining information can lead to problems. I equate it to identifying downloaders by their IP, it's not sufficient proof and may be highly misleading.
After doing some study on charities, I personally refuse to waste my money paying their executives. I prefer to donate to local causes and ignore the 'big boys'.
If they didn't have a hypocritical religious bent, I'd donate also. Locally they hang around bars and racetracks but condemn drinking and gambling. It smacks of hypocrisy to me.
Did you ever consider that maybe some people are M$ fans without being shills? I don't necessarily like M$, but I still accept the realistic fact that some people do.
You're trolling, and if you're not then you should volunteer for the same program that you advocate. Do you seriously believe that everyone that has ever been on welfare is stupid and a hopeless drain on society? I was unemployed for 2 years in my late teens, in an era where youth unemployment was over 20%. Guess what, I'm now a productive member of society who pays taxes and has done for many years. Being on welfare is not necessarily a life choice and doesn't relate to an individuals productivity or intelligence.
The Allies had gobs of actionable intelligence but they couldn't act on everything because the Axis would know the codes were broken and switch to something more secure. The Allies resorted to stuff like planting a guy floating in the water with a suitcase full of secrets as a cover for how they learned what the Axis doing.
So are you suggesting that UMG drown some guy with a suitcase full of CDs?
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You obviously know me then, I *am* full of shit. Although you must have an enormous penis since your username says so.
OK, I should RTFA article before commenting. MS is claiming that "certain components of Android and Chrome OS violate its patents" and therefore they have the right to charge license fees. Now I'm confused as to why Google hasn't taken MS to court to settle this one way or another.
I'm confused also, I thought Android was a Google product but apparently MS owns the patent?
I trust a Gallup poll more than I do Fox News and Wikipedia quotes the same Gallup poll.
And 6% of the American poulation too.
If I can add some context here, QANTAS engineers have just come out of a serious dispute with QANTAS management. A dispute that they lost. A number of Australians (at least) may be taking this as an attempt at making QANTAS management look bad.
There's obvious privacy concerns around this software but if there's no identifying information stored then surely that would eliminate the concerns?
I always used Load "*",8,1. First used a token ring (I think?) network on a C64, although my first computer was a Sinclair ZX-81 1kb with the 16kb expansion cartridge. Oh, the memories.
I really hope this does lead to capture of a metal rich meteoroid, it may cause havoc on the world metal markets but in the long run cheap minerals have to be good for the world economy.
Isn't that the point of the "Reuse" part of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"? To minimise the additional resources extracted when convertable 'waste' is at hand?
And checks and balances carried out by the legal system works?
We just went through years of financial collapse because the system of checks and balances were completely complicit with the corporations. Why on Earth are you complaining about Anonymous blowing the cover off corporations when the government proved itself incapable of doing that in the first place?
This is like trying to arrest a mechanic who offers to install seat belts into your car because the government won't mandate such a requirement from the car manufacturers.
Checks and balances in a system which has already been significantly undermined aren't checks and balances at all. Don't mistake ineffective measures with a complete lack of them.
Same back to you, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Oi Saturnalia, and enjoy your neo-pagan festival.
If you're going to Godwin, even some senior nazis were found innocent of war crimes... let alone the SS guards. Not every member of a corporation is personally responsible for 'evil' actions of some of it's members.
Just like a billygoat crossing a bridge with snoring coming from underneath... don't stop to feed the trolls.
You shouldn't get me wrong either, I don't believe that corporations should get away with 'evil'. However in life it's not always easy to recognise that you've ended up in the wrong place, and some individuals on this list probably have no idea that some people even consider this organisation evil. Any individuals named on this list shouldn't have their details released unless they are considered public personages (politicians etc), there shouldn't be a carte blanche to release all of the details without some scrutiny or at least some thought about the issues. After examination, maybe all of the names do get released and maybe they don't. Checks and balances which appear to be lacking in groups like anonymous.
Actually, after having a look through the list, it appears that most of the clients may have subscribed to any level of geopolitical intelligence. Although some of the clients appearing most often seem to be financial institutions so possibly this is mainly analysis of investment data?
In 2002, Barrick Gold was chosen by the Dominican government to conduct a feasibility study on the property which yielded a 25 year mine life.
Just the slightly cynical, slightly suspicious side of me coming out.
What happens the day that someone releases the names? What happens when some poor secretary who's name is on the list gets her details released to netizens without a social conscience. I understand that Stratfor are probably 'evil' from some of their recent actions, but if this activism is attempted then I hope that just a list of names isn't considered sufficient proof by and of itself of wrongdoing.
All I'm trying to say is that an itchy-trigger finger in obtaining information can lead to problems. I equate it to identifying downloaders by their IP, it's not sufficient proof and may be highly misleading.
Speaking of obligatory references... if we have a car analogy in this thread, can we make sure that the car is a fjord please?
After doing some study on charities, I personally refuse to waste my money paying their executives. I prefer to donate to local causes and ignore the 'big boys'.
If they didn't have a hypocritical religious bent, I'd donate also. Locally they hang around bars and racetracks but condemn drinking and gambling. It smacks of hypocrisy to me.
Donate local and there'll be less overheads eating up your charity dollar.
Did you ever consider that maybe some people are M$ fans without being shills? I don't necessarily like M$, but I still accept the realistic fact that some people do.
You're trolling, and if you're not then you should volunteer for the same program that you advocate. Do you seriously believe that everyone that has ever been on welfare is stupid and a hopeless drain on society? I was unemployed for 2 years in my late teens, in an era where youth unemployment was over 20%. Guess what, I'm now a productive member of society who pays taxes and has done for many years. Being on welfare is not necessarily a life choice and doesn't relate to an individuals productivity or intelligence.
The Allies had gobs of actionable intelligence but they couldn't act on everything because the Axis would know the codes were broken and switch to something more secure. The Allies resorted to stuff like planting a guy floating in the water with a suitcase full of secrets as a cover for how they learned what the Axis doing.
So are you suggesting that UMG drown some guy with a suitcase full of CDs?