Your comment was rated insightful. I am guessing it was for the insight you displayed into those who like hip-hop and rap. Frankly, knowing your views, I'm surprised you don't like it more.
Heh. I have to disagree, with respect. His point was basically that it's good that Bill's dead, because otherwise - he'd be dead!
Frankly I think we should vote Bill Hicks President. I think the fact that he deceased can be made a minor issue. The platform should be "Honesty In Politics".
The thought of Bill Hicks alive today, for the last six years, doing comedy making fun of the second Bush white house and making me piss in my pants with laughter.. So sad. And we thought he was funny in the 90s. Man, just think about it.
except it won't solve anything and it will be broken in no time
The real question is how long is it going to take before people have an ingrained suspicion of The Latest Thing. As we become more and more dependent on software and the devices that run them, we are going to have to become less and less susceptible to these magic bullets. Seems to me anyway, but what do I know.
If you're checking your email through something like Squirrelmail, you usually won't see the attached image (gif or whatever) except as a link. The pump n dump message is usually there. I use SquirM and for the longest time I thought there was just some nut out there sharing pseudo-literature with the world, because I never bother checking attachments unless they're from friends.
I'm financially ok too. I was "downsized" back in 2000 or so, and have struggled _during the recession_ to stay in the tech field, because I fell into it in 1998 and I like it better than almost anything else, as a career. And today, I work out of my own home, and I have 2 clients, so if one tells me to take a hike I've still got some security. And I'm mostly debt-free, from having lived with family for the last several years while making ends meet.
However, I don't think your response addresses his point, which was statistical. The impression I have is that most people do carry a large debt load, and are not saving. And self-discipline of the citizenry notwithstanding, his broad points about our type of capitalism are valid: our capitalism doesn't promote discipline, but something closer to wanton consumption. This indicates that it's not just the citizenry that isn't disciplined, it's the companies too. And while I'm not an expert on Das Kapital, I think it's arguable that this is a normal way of things for "capitalism" which IIRC by nature isn't supposed to discipline itself, but devour as much as it can for the sake of profit.
Um, what? That's the worst that can happen, that we miss our opportunities for a good security clearance?
a) I think if they conduct a proper background check, the posting of whatever you did will be less important than that you did it. Sure, since you posted it, it's easy for them to find that data. But surely they know how to find it too when it isn't so easy to find. That's what getting a security clearance is all about, right? It's not like they'll say "WELL, if he didn't post it to MySpace, he must never have done it!!"
b) I think most of us have already ruined our ability to get a good security clearance because 1) we've smoked pot, 1a) we inhaled when we smoked pot, 2) when they hook us up to the lie detector and ask us if we smoked pot, we aren't going to lie too convincingly about not having smoked pot.
If he's facing certain death, what's the point of being more afraid of one or the other? Are you saying that if by some miracle (seeing as the death is certain and all) he got off the plane alive, he'd be a permanent convert to a permanently panicked way of thinking?
What you're really saying is "if you were in a state of panic, wow, your tune would change". But panic is precisely the point. If we can afford not to panic, if the threat is something we can face without panic, then we should. The whole point is not to go overboard.
And contrary to what you say, terrorism is just such a threat. "Just because something is common" you say. Come again? Terrorism common? Are you speaking statistically? Cancer, traffic accidents, and muggings are common; no one complains because they are, statistically speaking, quite common. Furthermore, we don't complain because, in fact, the measures taken against these problems can be verified as effective or not effective, at least somewhat. Cancer has therapies; cars can be made safer; there are clear and easy things you can do to reduce your chances of being assaulted. Your response ASSUMES that preventative measures against terrorists are equally effective.
On the off-chance that you mean you can't refuse to be terrorized by the terrorists (not how the other response to your comment takes it); well, you can. It depends on what you mean.
Do you mean you can't stop being afraid of the terrorists? If so, that's beside the point. "Terror" is not "fear". If the terrorists mug you for your wallet in the alley, or worse, then you are going to feel fear. "Terror" is institutionalized fear (or perhaps a particular degree of institutionalized fear). You CAN refuse to be terrorized if you refuse to support institutionalized fear. Obviously, enough people might support institutionalizing their fear, and your lack of support might not only be a failure, but get you in trouble with the supporters. But at least you can try to refuse it.
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"For example, it lacks ways of ensuring quality and it is still working out better ways to handle intellectual property."
Then later, "With software, for instance, the code is written chiefly not by volunteers, but by employees sponsored for their efforts by companies that think they will in some way benefit from the project."
Jesus. There must be a host of FOSS projects which were highly successful, but never involved with a company or corporate sponsorship.
Does the Linux kernel itself fall under that category? At least for most of its history? And in fact is it the same thing to say that some "volunteers" are paid to do their work, and that therefore this is an indication of FOSS having to adopt "cathedral" management styles in order for its projects to succeed?
What about all the FOSS network tools, Snort, Nmap, and the like? Were those all sponsored by corporate interests?
Is it anything more than a red herring to say that FOSS software-production leaders actually must be able to manage?
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But I wonder when they use the term "sensitive" exactly what that means?
It means one cries easily. Or something that causes one to cry easily.
Your comment number was 17459304. You're looking for comment number 17459144.
Worst troll EVAR.
I am not a troll.. (drool, dribble) I am a human being!
Well, I will say now that stealing elections involves computers it is WAY COOLER than it used to be!
Your comment was rated insightful. I am guessing it was for the insight you displayed into those who like hip-hop and rap. Frankly, knowing your views, I'm surprised you don't like it more.
No. No, you can't. Any more stupid questions? ;)
Heh. I have to disagree, with respect. His point was basically that it's good that Bill's dead, because otherwise - he'd be dead!
Frankly I think we should vote Bill Hicks President. I think the fact that he deceased can be made a minor issue. The platform should be "Honesty In Politics".
The thought of Bill Hicks alive today, for the last six years, doing comedy making fun of the second Bush white house and making me piss in my pants with laughter.. So sad. And we thought he was funny in the 90s. Man, just think about it.
Actually it really made me sit up and take notice.
sig: "I'll slouch when I'm dead!"
except it won't solve anything and it will be broken in no time
The real question is how long is it going to take before people have an ingrained suspicion of The Latest Thing. As we become more and more dependent on software and the devices that run them, we are going to have to become less and less susceptible to these magic bullets. Seems to me anyway, but what do I know.
99.5% uptime means 7.2 minutes of downtime per day.
Meanwhile, the report that came out is 722 pages long.
You be the judge!
Of course it's new. Now we know it wasn't the yogurt.
Apparently heat makes your CPU die early too. Down with heat!
Does that make it unreasonable
Yes. And I'll tell you why. It's because in this case the laces are lawyers and the shoes come with fine print. Mmkay? ;)
If you're checking your email through something like Squirrelmail, you usually won't see the attached image (gif or whatever) except as a link. The pump n dump message is usually there. I use SquirM and for the longest time I thought there was just some nut out there sharing pseudo-literature with the world, because I never bother checking attachments unless they're from friends.
I'm financially ok too. I was "downsized" back in 2000 or so, and have struggled _during the recession_ to stay in the tech field, because I fell into it in 1998 and I like it better than almost anything else, as a career. And today, I work out of my own home, and I have 2 clients, so if one tells me to take a hike I've still got some security. And I'm mostly debt-free, from having lived with family for the last several years while making ends meet.
However, I don't think your response addresses his point, which was statistical. The impression I have is that most people do carry a large debt load, and are not saving. And self-discipline of the citizenry notwithstanding, his broad points about our type of capitalism are valid: our capitalism doesn't promote discipline, but something closer to wanton consumption. This indicates that it's not just the citizenry that isn't disciplined, it's the companies too. And while I'm not an expert on Das Kapital, I think it's arguable that this is a normal way of things for "capitalism" which IIRC by nature isn't supposed to discipline itself, but devour as much as it can for the sake of profit.
Um, what? That's the worst that can happen, that we miss our opportunities for a good security clearance?
a) I think if they conduct a proper background check, the posting of whatever you did will be less important than that you did it. Sure, since you posted it, it's easy for them to find that data. But surely they know how to find it too when it isn't so easy to find. That's what getting a security clearance is all about, right? It's not like they'll say "WELL, if he didn't post it to MySpace, he must never have done it!!"
b) I think most of us have already ruined our ability to get a good security clearance because 1) we've smoked pot, 1a) we inhaled when we smoked pot, 2) when they hook us up to the lie detector and ask us if we smoked pot, we aren't going to lie too convincingly about not having smoked pot.
If he's facing certain death, what's the point of being more afraid of one or the other? Are you saying that if by some miracle (seeing as the death is certain and all) he got off the plane alive, he'd be a permanent convert to a permanently panicked way of thinking?
What you're really saying is "if you were in a state of panic, wow, your tune would change". But panic is precisely the point. If we can afford not to panic, if the threat is something we can face without panic, then we should. The whole point is not to go overboard.
And contrary to what you say, terrorism is just such a threat. "Just because something is common" you say. Come again? Terrorism common? Are you speaking statistically? Cancer, traffic accidents, and muggings are common; no one complains because they are, statistically speaking, quite common. Furthermore, we don't complain because, in fact, the measures taken against these problems can be verified as effective or not effective, at least somewhat. Cancer has therapies; cars can be made safer; there are clear and easy things you can do to reduce your chances of being assaulted. Your response ASSUMES that preventative measures against terrorists are equally effective.
But I guess you could still refuse to be terrorized, given how I defined what it means. :p
On the off-chance that you mean you can't refuse to be terrorized by the terrorists (not how the other response to your comment takes it); well, you can. It depends on what you mean.
Do you mean you can't stop being afraid of the terrorists? If so, that's beside the point. "Terror" is not "fear". If the terrorists mug you for your wallet in the alley, or worse, then you are going to feel fear. "Terror" is institutionalized fear (or perhaps a particular degree of institutionalized fear). You CAN refuse to be terrorized if you refuse to support institutionalized fear. Obviously, enough people might support institutionalizing their fear, and your lack of support might not only be a failure, but get you in trouble with the supporters. But at least you can try to refuse it.
"For example, it lacks ways of ensuring quality and it is still working out better ways to handle intellectual property."
Then later, "With software, for instance, the code is written chiefly not by volunteers, but by employees sponsored for their efforts by companies that think they will in some way benefit from the project."
Jesus. There must be a host of FOSS projects which were highly successful, but never involved with a company or corporate sponsorship.
Does the Linux kernel itself fall under that category? At least for most of its history? And in fact is it the same thing to say that some "volunteers" are paid to do their work, and that therefore this is an indication of FOSS having to adopt "cathedral" management styles in order for its projects to succeed?
What about all the FOSS network tools, Snort, Nmap, and the like? Were those all sponsored by corporate interests?
Is it anything more than a red herring to say that FOSS software-production leaders actually must be able to manage?
Well, just start calling the DOJ 'Activist Executives'. A term that is way, way, WAY overdue IMHO, and I do mean for certain very TOP men.
Hear hear. It's worth pointing out the following:
VENDORS are only concerned about costs because CUSTOMERS are concerned about costs.
When the customers start looking down the expense-barrel of software done "right", they'll change their tune Real Quick, I bet.
Ask this guy.