Only a small portion of code bloat is actually useful features. But it is more related to marketing/review checkbox features -- features that are not really used, but it is added only because it can be shown as being there for marketing.
The other part is that as time goes on many programmers are lazy and they don't think though the code and optimize the code because it is fast enough. There are not as many real programmers that take pride in their code and make it efficient.
Even if these guys cooperate, will their assetts be sized by the government under civil forfeiture laws? At least that way, they don't profit from their crimes. If they can do it for someone getting oral sex in their car, they should be able to do it for a DDOS gang.
I know that and you know that. But many people don't. Besides that you have these congress-scum and these spokes-holes, saying that it is to reduce spam -- not line their pockets.
The I-CAN-SPAM act pre-empts states laws that ban spam. In the case of California, it would have allowed ANYONE receiving spam to sue the spammer (including the scum that hired the spammer) for $1,000/spam.
This would have the effect of making it unprofitable to spam where each spam sent could cost them dearly.
I contacted several legislators and also the person who was reviewing the bill in presidents office of Technology to explain how bad it was. I even faxed them a days worth of spam, so they could even see it (but, most of the time, it only went partway through the 170 pages). But they still passed it.
At first I got the impression that they did not read it, but just voted, but then when it seemed like it would not pass in 2003 -- as time ran out, it just flew right through and got signed. This is makes me think that some payola was involved.
There are ways around it. There is a product that allows it, PDANet. Also, there is a hack to allow bluetooth to use DUN at http://www.shadowmite.com/.
The FTC has gone after Global Web Promotions in Australia. The FTC froze the funds that they had in Canda, along with other locations. Even if they are not in the USA, if they take credit cards, their money flows through the USA.
Many countries have signed the Hague Convention which include the rules on cross border enforcement of civil judgments.
What are normal hours? When programming, sometimes you get into a zone and forget time. This is different from a 450lb CEO sitting in your cubical threatening to sit in your arms - to make you type faster. Or firing you for getting medical treatment.
One is brought about by inspiration, the other is by bad management.
This is what happens when you fight instead of caving into a bully. Mattel tries the same sort of thing, and they have been made to pay over $1M. The RIAA tried that with Professor Felton, they caved, and their defense to the declaratory judgment is that 'we didn't mean it, when we threatended'.
The law can. Even if you are in Australia, I can reach you -- without even being an attorney. I went after Global Web Promotions in Australia. Now the FTC have them on the ropes, after getting injunctions and having some of their assetts frozen.
Being in a foreign country only makes it more difficult -- not impossible.
I just returned from serving about 12 lawsuits on Avtech direct. With enough people suing spammers under their state's laws, it will tend to reduce much of the spam -- by making the spammers pay for spammers.
Even though spam may be international, the foreign companies can be sued. When you send spam into the USA (or the particular state) you are subject to the laws of the USA. After I sued Global Web promotions, the FTC sued them and siezed their funds. Even though they are in Australia, they are doing business here by sending spam.
No, that is theft of company trade secrets. It is the same as if you stole the formula for coke (Coca Cola, not cocaine).
It also is a violation of the Computer fraud and tresspass act.
I think it would be covered under the I-CAN-SPAM act these people stated that they didn't want spam -- as part of their AOL agreement, and it was sold to be used for spam.
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The other part is that as time goes on many programmers are lazy and they don't think though the code and optimize the code because it is fast enough. There are not as many real programmers that take pride in their code and make it efficient.
Even if these guys cooperate, will their assetts be sized by the government under civil forfeiture laws?
At least that way, they don't profit from their crimes. If they can do it for someone getting oral sex in their car, they should be able to do it for a DDOS gang.
Look at http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,119011,
Maybe, they'd learn that when spamming, the sysadmin wins.
Isn't that a good password?
I use it on my luggage too.
I know that and you know that. But many people don't. Besides that you have these congress-scum and these spokes-holes, saying that it is to reduce spam -- not line their pockets.
This would have the effect of making it unprofitable to spam where each spam sent could cost them dearly.
At first I got the impression that they did not read it, but just voted, but then when it seemed like it would not pass in 2003 -- as time ran out, it just flew right through and got signed. This is makes me think that some payola was involved.
Bill Gates is his father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate from college.
A Guide to Real Programmers.
There are ways around it. There is a product that allows it, PDANet. Also, there is a hack to allow bluetooth to use DUN at http://www.shadowmite.com/.
Since Atriks wishes to be in litigation, lets grant their wish.
Everyone who has been spammed by Atriks should file a lawsuit against Atriks. Turnabout is fair play.
Decaf is the witth's brew. Or 'near' beer or sex without touching.
This is the same thing, but repackaged, as the "i-opener" offered by NetPliance. But the i-opener was cheaper, I think $99.
Actually, governments cooperate with each other. The Australian version of the FTC helped the FTC in their investigation of Global Web.
Many countries have signed the Hague Convention which include the rules on cross border enforcement of civil judgments.
What are normal hours? When programming, sometimes you get into a zone and forget time. This is different from a 450lb CEO sitting in your cubical threatening to sit in your arms - to make you type faster. Or firing you for getting medical treatment.
One is brought about by inspiration, the other is by bad management.
This is what happens when you fight instead of caving into a bully. Mattel tries the same sort of thing, and they have been made to pay over $1M. The RIAA tried that with Professor Felton, they caved, and their defense to the declaratory judgment is that 'we didn't mean it, when we threatended'.
You need to impress her with your ro1ex so that you get the chance to impress her with your huge new c0ck.
Actually the "online discount" pharmaacies charge more for the drugs than you can buy at the local drug store.
The law can. Even if you are in Australia, I can reach you -- without even being an attorney. I went after Global Web Promotions in Australia. Now the FTC have them on the ropes, after getting injunctions and having some of their assetts frozen.
Being in a foreign country only makes it more difficult -- not impossible.
Even though spam may be international, the foreign companies can be sued. When you send spam into the USA (or the particular state) you are subject to the laws of the USA. After I sued Global Web promotions, the FTC sued them and siezed their funds. Even though they are in Australia, they are doing business here by sending spam.
It also is a violation of the Computer fraud and tresspass act.
I think it would be covered under the I-CAN-SPAM act these people stated that they didn't want spam -- as part of their AOL agreement, and it was sold to be used for spam.