tough having to choose between modding parent as flamebait and replying in argument.
being a lawyer is a noble profession. no one likes lawyers until they realize they are at a point in their lives where they need one. the role of the lawyer overall is to represent their client, zealously and loyally. that's likely the primary reason that the general public dislikes them: they take on the undesirable role of being an advocate for another, and this almost always means that the lawyer will be an adversary to whoever is in opposition to their client.
but here's the thing: at one point or another, every single person will find themselves in need of an advocate to protect and ensure his or her legal rights. that remains true whether the client is a hardworking laborer or even one of the vaunted rich CEOs. in the actual world, the system can be lopsided, with wealthy persons being able to afford high-powered lawyers. nevertheless, there ARE lawyers willing to try to ensure that disparity is mitigated, if not eliminated.
the parent post tries to paint all lawyers as people who have chosen to do evil. there couldn't be anything farther from the truth. if anything, the majority of lawyers are in the very business of making the world a better place, by defending the common person or the outcast when no one else will. lawyers make sure their clients know and understand the law. most importantly, lawyers make sure that people know and do not lose their rights. that is one of the most fundamentally HELPFUL things a person can do, especially in nations founded on the rule of law.
parent post ignores the scores and scores of attorneys who choose to work pro bono or for non-profits or public interest firms. it just happens to be that the most visible lawyers are the loud and controversial ones. they are just that, loud and controversial, and give the less visible attorneys a bad name.
the injunction against the Galaxy is precisely that: an injunction. the underlying patent case has not yet been decided before the court. approving the injunction means that the suing party has, at first glance, met their evidentiary burden to move forward with the case. but the case itself still must be decided, and such cases can take up to a year or more to work themselves out. meanwhile, Apple can enjoy the "fruits" of reduced competition. don't kid yourself: that doesn't benefit anyone but Apple.
and with how specious software patents can be, we should ALL be wary of lawsuits whose primary effect is to stifle competitors not in the market, but out of it. doesn't matter if it's Apple, Samsung, Google, or any other party; this sort of lawsuit stinks any way you look at it.
this is not a win for Apple. this is not a win for Samsung/Google. worst of all, though, this is not a win for the consumer.
how is the above post flamebait? it's the truth: sexism pervades scientific fields, just as it does nursing and teaching. these fields are societally seen as acceptable only for specific genders. we should be hiring based on whoever is best for the job. that's not what's happening in real life. in real life, society constantly tells us that women are not accepted in science, and that men are not accepted in nursing or teaching.
you might be right in one sense: Obama really should not be claiming credit for dropping gas prices.
that being said, he can't really be blamed for their insane increase, either. we have Egypt, Israel, Syria, Iran, Saudia Arabia, gas price speculators, BP, and a whole slew of other bad actors to blame for that
the policy for putting away devices during take-off and landing is a sound one, for safety alone. take-off and landing are the most hazardous times during a flight. having small, solid, dense objects like cell phones, tablets, e-readers, game devices and the like unsecured during take-off or landing is just inviting trouble. for those times, it's probably better to avoid people being hit by the errant portable electronic device instead of allowing the "convenience" of their use.
and exactly what data do you have showing 1) that these groups are the same and 2) that people "claim that pirating movies isn't stealing"?
quit it with the troll bait.
what's really problematic is not whether there are legit uses for the data, but that the app developers aren't up front about data being shared at all.
what? you mean the party that supports full on law enforcement against marijuana? or the party that wants to institute christian religion into science classes? or the party that wants to change the tax code so that the filthy wealthy consolidate power and influence?
i'm not claiming the Ds to be any better (because they're not), but you claiming to be a libertarian and then declaring your support for the GOP, who are anything but libertarian these days, is absurd.
as trite as it sounds, "i was just following the rules" and "i was just following orders" have often been lame excuses covering up horrible abuses against humanity. actively enabling the stifling of free speech is a horrible abuse.
i recognize the issue is much more complex than that, but then, so should you.
charging piracy for this is incredibly problematic, though. if the model is basically "we pay if your file is popular", but there is no checking of the actual file, whether the user has actual rights to the file or not, or encouragement of piracy specifically, all that's left is accusing MegaUpload of encouraging popular files.
last i checked, not only is it NOT illegal to pay for popular things, it's ALSO one of the fundamental principles behind the "free market".
this whole thing is troubling. especially since services like MegaUpload CAN serve as alternative distribution channels out of the control of old media. if old media can get these services shut down, it's not because of any criminality: it's because they're trying to eliminate competing business models.
"We're aware that a company in Kenya has accused us of using some of their publicly available customer data without permission. We are investigating the matter and will have more information as soon as possible."
Note that they are already trying to duck the fraud and focus on the less serious "use of publicly available information" part.
to be fair, of course they're going to focus on something that's legal and not comment on something which might be a violation of the law. i seriously doubt any corporation is going to admit guilt to something they haven't investigated themselves first. all anyone knows at the moment was that one of Google's branches and one of their Indian call centers were doing bad things. there's no proof that said things were authorized or approved by Google's management.
now we wait to see how Google corporate actually reacts to this information. until then, it's best to hold off judgment.
and for those of you who would be upset that Microsoft would immediately be pig piled for doing the same thing, consider that the anti-monopoly actions taken against Microsoft so far were on things clearly approved by Redmond (like IE integration into Windows, locking customers into Office, that sort of thing). if MS were to do something similar to what Google Kenya apparently has done, i would be at the head of the line of people saying "wait up! we still don't know the facts!"
the SGS2 LTE version? that packs a dual core snapdragon with the Adreno 220 Gouldin. last benchmarks I saw on Anandtech were a bit opposite of what you're claiming. some of the other android phones are on the same hardware, too.
...not really. performance on this phone has been fantastic compared to any similar iPhone. reviews for the Galaxy S2 line has generally been positive. and that was before i rooted and installed a speedy custom rom and kernel. now it's RIDICULOUSLY smooth.
frankly, i'm glad i saved a bit of coin for a device that is speedy and is customizable as all get out. my butt enjoys the extra comfort from all that cash padding, too:P
but let's look at this issue. slashdotters will likely generally disagree with you. i'd argue that most tech minded folks value specs as much as GUI/interface/"experience".
but what about the less tech-saavy user? well, the new Nexus, the new HTC phones, and other newer devices are offering high end mobile processors AND 4g speeds, which vastly improve software performance, which in turn improves the end user experience.
don't get me wrong,Google needs to get Ice Cream Sandwich out ASAP. but your argument about specs having no influence on "better" is frankly silly.
i just picked up a Samsung Galaxy S2 skyrocket and a 32gb minisd card for a grand total of US$200. that's a total of 42gb in storage space (the phone has 10gb internal storage), along with a very fast dual core processor and, more important, actual 4g LTE capability.
in comparison, Apple's 32gb nonexpandable iPhone 4s is $100 more, has a weaker processor, and is stuck with 3g speed.
i don't consider myself a full android fanboy, but based on these facts alone, you can get MUCH better android devices for far cheaper than a handicapped iPhone.
i will not vote for a Republican ever because they support so many other violations of personal liberty (same sex relationships, racism, discrimination against the impoverished) that it's ridiculous.
that being said, i'm taking a long, hard look at independents now.
the whole point of net neutrality is to say, "hey! you conglomerate of ultra powerful ISPs and media outlets can't just unilaterally control the internet!"
the whole point of SOPA opposition is to say, "hey! you conglomerate of ultra powerful media and content producers can't just unilaterally control the internet!"
some users, generally the more technically minded, do appreciate being able to fiddle around with some things. that's the plus side to Android. the minus side is, yeah, we're basically in 1986 now.
coincidentally, i'd like someone to fiddle with my junk, but slashdot might be the wrong site for that.
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being a lawyer is a noble profession. no one likes lawyers until they realize they are at a point in their lives where they need one. the role of the lawyer overall is to represent their client, zealously and loyally. that's likely the primary reason that the general public dislikes them: they take on the undesirable role of being an advocate for another, and this almost always means that the lawyer will be an adversary to whoever is in opposition to their client.
but here's the thing: at one point or another, every single person will find themselves in need of an advocate to protect and ensure his or her legal rights. that remains true whether the client is a hardworking laborer or even one of the vaunted rich CEOs. in the actual world, the system can be lopsided, with wealthy persons being able to afford high-powered lawyers. nevertheless, there ARE lawyers willing to try to ensure that disparity is mitigated, if not eliminated.
the parent post tries to paint all lawyers as people who have chosen to do evil. there couldn't be anything farther from the truth. if anything, the majority of lawyers are in the very business of making the world a better place, by defending the common person or the outcast when no one else will. lawyers make sure their clients know and understand the law. most importantly, lawyers make sure that people know and do not lose their rights. that is one of the most fundamentally HELPFUL things a person can do, especially in nations founded on the rule of law.
parent post ignores the scores and scores of attorneys who choose to work pro bono or for non-profits or public interest firms. it just happens to be that the most visible lawyers are the loud and controversial ones. they are just that, loud and controversial, and give the less visible attorneys a bad name.
the injunction against the Galaxy is precisely that: an injunction. the underlying patent case has not yet been decided before the court. approving the injunction means that the suing party has, at first glance, met their evidentiary burden to move forward with the case. but the case itself still must be decided, and such cases can take up to a year or more to work themselves out. meanwhile, Apple can enjoy the "fruits" of reduced competition. don't kid yourself: that doesn't benefit anyone but Apple.
and with how specious software patents can be, we should ALL be wary of lawsuits whose primary effect is to stifle competitors not in the market, but out of it. doesn't matter if it's Apple, Samsung, Google, or any other party; this sort of lawsuit stinks any way you look at it.
this is not a win for Apple. this is not a win for Samsung/Google. worst of all, though, this is not a win for the consumer.
how is the above post flamebait? it's the truth: sexism pervades scientific fields, just as it does nursing and teaching. these fields are societally seen as acceptable only for specific genders. we should be hiring based on whoever is best for the job. that's not what's happening in real life. in real life, society constantly tells us that women are not accepted in science, and that men are not accepted in nursing or teaching.
that being said, he can't really be blamed for their insane increase, either. we have Egypt, Israel, Syria, Iran, Saudia Arabia, gas price speculators, BP, and a whole slew of other bad actors to blame for that
The only remaining question is, what's his name?
Dunno but I 'm starting a shortlist
Rob A. Bank Jay Walker Nick A Telly
George Bush
P.S. This is a joke; not a troll.
so was George Bush.
the policy for putting away devices during take-off and landing is a sound one, for safety alone. take-off and landing are the most hazardous times during a flight. having small, solid, dense objects like cell phones, tablets, e-readers, game devices and the like unsecured during take-off or landing is just inviting trouble. for those times, it's probably better to avoid people being hit by the errant portable electronic device instead of allowing the "convenience" of their use.
and exactly what data do you have showing 1) that these groups are the same and 2) that people "claim that pirating movies isn't stealing"?
quit it with the troll bait.
what's really problematic is not whether there are legit uses for the data, but that the app developers aren't up front about data being shared at all.
no, no it would NOT be cool if scorpions could fly D:
err, you missed the part where i said Dems are no better. this country sorely needs third parties.
what? you mean the party that supports full on law enforcement against marijuana? or the party that wants to institute christian religion into science classes? or the party that wants to change the tax code so that the filthy wealthy consolidate power and influence?
i'm not claiming the Ds to be any better (because they're not), but you claiming to be a libertarian and then declaring your support for the GOP, who are anything but libertarian these days, is absurd.
as trite as it sounds, "i was just following the rules" and "i was just following orders" have often been lame excuses covering up horrible abuses against humanity. actively enabling the stifling of free speech is a horrible abuse.
i recognize the issue is much more complex than that, but then, so should you.
last i checked, not only is it NOT illegal to pay for popular things, it's ALSO one of the fundamental principles behind the "free market".
this whole thing is troubling. especially since services like MegaUpload CAN serve as alternative distribution channels out of the control of old media. if old media can get these services shut down, it's not because of any criminality: it's because they're trying to eliminate competing business models.
right.
Yes. The Register asked them and they said:
"We're aware that a company in Kenya has accused us of using some of their publicly available customer data without permission. We are investigating the matter and will have more information as soon as possible."
Note that they are already trying to duck the fraud and focus on the less serious "use of publicly available information" part.
to be fair, of course they're going to focus on something that's legal and not comment on something which might be a violation of the law. i seriously doubt any corporation is going to admit guilt to something they haven't investigated themselves first. all anyone knows at the moment was that one of Google's branches and one of their Indian call centers were doing bad things. there's no proof that said things were authorized or approved by Google's management.
now we wait to see how Google corporate actually reacts to this information. until then, it's best to hold off judgment.
and for those of you who would be upset that Microsoft would immediately be pig piled for doing the same thing, consider that the anti-monopoly actions taken against Microsoft so far were on things clearly approved by Redmond (like IE integration into Windows, locking customers into Office, that sort of thing). if MS were to do something similar to what Google Kenya apparently has done, i would be at the head of the line of people saying "wait up! we still don't know the facts!"
the SGS2 LTE version? that packs a dual core snapdragon with the Adreno 220 Gouldin. last benchmarks I saw on Anandtech were a bit opposite of what you're claiming. some of the other android phones are on the same hardware, too.
you did it with a contract. That's like saying you bought a new yacht for 5$ but omitting you sold your soul to the devil for the chance! Great!
i've been able to retain my unlimited data plan with the contract, so at least i get to stick it to the devil for two years :P
service for my phone where i am is also pretty surprisingly fantastic. 4G LTE access almost everywhere i go.
With iCloud, my whole 80+ GB collection of music and movies is with me wherever. Phone storage doesn't matter.
what happens if you're in an area without a connection? or need to go into airplane mode?
worse, what happens if Apple suddenly decides to change your EULA and/or access terms?
you're also paying an extra amount every month for that service, aren't you?
frankly, i'm glad i saved a bit of coin for a device that is speedy and is customizable as all get out. my butt enjoys the extra comfort from all that cash padding, too :P
but let's look at this issue. slashdotters will likely generally disagree with you. i'd argue that most tech minded folks value specs as much as GUI/interface/"experience".
but what about the less tech-saavy user? well, the new Nexus, the new HTC phones, and other newer devices are offering high end mobile processors AND 4g speeds, which vastly improve software performance, which in turn improves the end user experience.
don't get me wrong,Google needs to get Ice Cream Sandwich out ASAP. but your argument about specs having no influence on "better" is frankly silly.
in comparison, Apple's 32gb nonexpandable iPhone 4s is $100 more, has a weaker processor, and is stuck with 3g speed.
i don't consider myself a full android fanboy, but based on these facts alone, you can get MUCH better android devices for far cheaper than a handicapped iPhone.
i will not vote for a Republican ever because they support so many other violations of personal liberty (same sex relationships, racism, discrimination against the impoverished) that it's ridiculous.
that being said, i'm taking a long, hard look at independents now.
someone needs to remind them that Osama bin Laden had his own porn stash. that makes it ok.
those aren't mutually exclusive at all.
the whole point of net neutrality is to say, "hey! you conglomerate of ultra powerful ISPs and media outlets can't just unilaterally control the internet!"
the whole point of SOPA opposition is to say, "hey! you conglomerate of ultra powerful media and content producers can't just unilaterally control the internet!"
if one is receiving insane amounts of money and political clout to deliberately ignore severe problems in a proposed bill, is it still ignorance?
some users, generally the more technically minded, do appreciate being able to fiddle around with some things. that's the plus side to Android. the minus side is, yeah, we're basically in 1986 now.
coincidentally, i'd like someone to fiddle with my junk, but slashdot might be the wrong site for that.