Being in the security industry I learned of this device some time ago (early this year). ..
I first experienced it more than 40 years ago; so I'm not sure why it's news now. Drove me fucking nuts. Store that used it is now bankrupt and a parking lot.
How, if both Tom, and this guys company agreed to the sale, can it now be fraud?
If Tom is not the owner, but merely the agent of the owner(s); and illegally provided (or failed to provide) information to the actual owner(s).
If I agree to sell you my house for $20, I can't come back later and claim fraud.
You can if your real estate agent colluded with the buyer and the engineer to provide you with a falsified evaluation of the the condition of your house.
I said this years ago that the software industry will move to a services model.
Because software becomes free. Yes, I've been pointing out this flaw in the software industry's business model for decades. The model has some legs, but there is a finish line.
I must admit, it scares me greatly to think of an OS where I'd have to subscribe to use my Windows's software such as Word.
Fortunately, OSes and word processors have already become free. The "software industry" might have to come up with some model of service other than subscription to make a living off of us.
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Since when are Peace Prizes given out to people who invent phyological/sonic/whateveryouwanttocallit weapons??
If I were awarded a Nobel Peace Prize I would consider it a public embaressment. Have you checked out a list of the winners?
On the other hand, the igNobel Peace Prize is supposed to be a public embaressment.
KFG
Being in the security industry I learned of this device some time ago (early this year). . .
I first experienced it more than 40 years ago; so I'm not sure why it's news now. Drove me fucking nuts. Store that used it is now bankrupt and a parking lot.
KFG
Someone at CBS actually has a brain?
He keeps it in a jar on his desk.
KFG
12A, Just along the corridor.
KFG
Hey! That's some kick ass shit. Where do I get it? Does a +5 turnip twaddler come with it?
KFG
How, if both Tom, and this guys company agreed to the sale, can it now be fraud?
If Tom is not the owner, but merely the agent of the owner(s); and illegally provided (or failed to provide) information to the actual owner(s).
If I agree to sell you my house for $20, I can't come back later and claim fraud.
You can if your real estate agent colluded with the buyer and the engineer to provide you with a falsified evaluation of the the condition of your house.
KFG
. . .do you ask to see the name of the characters serving you in a game or the names of the people that serve you in RL?
That would be redundant. I've already seen them.
KFG
Might as well go for it. They're pushing those because I already snagged the doing nothing but surfing sex job.
Cue Jan & Dean.
KFG
That's exactly why I first started paying for TV reception.
KFG
How do you think will they put ads in THAT and make it feel more realistic??
You got a problem with serving wenches named Taco Belle?
KFG
Killing terrorists hasn't stopped terrorism. Killing door to door salesman won't stop them either.
I overlooked the redundency factor.
KFG
Where is all the extra revenue generated from advertisements going. . .
3.Profit!
Now all you have to do is figure out how to sell advertising on underpants.
Oh, wait. . .
KFG
You mixed Rhythmbox with Rockbox
Indeed I did. I hate when that happens. Mea Culpa.
I shall take myself out and have me flogged with a wet Vorbis. If I don't know what he's done to deserve it; he will.
KFG
Shooting the poor guy going door to door attempting to make a living is pretty much the worst way to accomplish anything. . .
.other than ending door to door sales.
. .
KFG
Arrrrrrrrrgh! No! Pleeeeeeeeeease, Mr. Wizard, I want to go hoooooooome!
KFG
....maybe they can slap the Packard Bell name on the digital music players?
Mum! Dad! Don't touch it. It's evil!
KFG
Why, you need a refresher on vacuum tube theory or something? It's been awhile for me too, but I could brush up.
KFG
Best Buy, Microsoft DRM and Real.
Could they possibly have come up with a better combo for me to rush out and ignore?
I'm giving Sansa the benefit of the doubt until I see how the whole Rhythmbox thing turns out, which means I ain't buyin' that yet either.
KFG
They're not fans. They're salesmen. Think about it.
KFG
But implimentation is left as an exercise for the student.
KFG
I said this years ago that the software industry will move to a services model.
Because software becomes free. Yes, I've been pointing out this flaw in the software industry's business model for decades. The model has some legs, but there is a finish line.
I must admit, it scares me greatly to think of an OS where I'd have to subscribe to use my Windows's software such as Word.
Fortunately, OSes and word processors have already become free. The "software industry" might have to come up with some model of service other than subscription to make a living off of us.
KFG
How come we're all happy to use gmail, google maps, google calendar, etc. . .
.
Who said we are?
MS word. .
How is a word processor like a reference document?
KFG
Watch it, Boy-o, or I might come in peace.
KFG
It's time that slashdot start growing up.
Do the monkey dance and then throw a chair at the editors. Lead by example.
KFG
Does anyone want it to end, besides Microsoft?
Sun?
KFG