Why in gods name would everyone and everything go to the newest version of the GPL? For some things, it may make sense. For others, it certainly doesn't.
Microsoft is DEFINATLY concerned with the GPLv3, specifically because of patent issues. Hence, they issued a global statement saying that Microsoft does NOT accept it, and will not accept it, and hence, can't use the software.
All they did is scream to the entire world that they most definatly do not, so if anyone inside of Microsoft ever DOES, they can refer to anyone that had ever read the press release that they do not, and place blame on the person as not acting on behalf of Microsoft.
Without them, some other alternative would exist. Do you honestly believe that glibc couldn't be drop in replaced by any number of other C runtime library implementations? Perhaps your right, that Linux would flounder without the GNU packages. You know, just like Hurd has.
I always assumed there was also a use license in there as well. In reality, there IS a use license, even tho the GPL v2 says it does NOT cover use, it then specifies that there are no restrictions, which language specifically grants the ability to run it without restriction.
The GNU C Compiler *use* license, if it where to adopt the GPL v3, which I believe they will, would grant the GNU project an unlimited use licence to any patent which may in any way be implemented within gcc. Period. Yes, you have the clause to use the produced binaries in any way you see fit, but in order to generate those binaries, you have to accept the license of GCC. And if that moves to GPLv3.......
Your point is valid, but what I was trying to convey is it may cover patents which you didn't extend it for.
For example, let's say they DID, by some freak chance the planets align, compile an application with gcc. The act of them utilizing gcc itself would then in turn grant gcc full access to any patent they may have regarding the compilation of an application.
I'm assuming that gcc will be released under the GPL v3 in the future, which I assume will happen.
Unfortunatly, it DOES state that any patents that you hold which may be implemented or in any way, shape, or form present in the target work, you renounce all IP relating to it.
The writeup on this article is utter FUD. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for bashing Microsoft when they deserve it, but what they said was, they're offer to support Novell customers doesn't require they accept the GPL v3. They have said they won't support GPL v3 software, and as part of that, they are doing what they need to so they aren't forced to accept it.
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You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. There are no computers that can play HD media in full quality is BS. I watch them all the time. And as far as movies and shows, you're high. The movies released in 1080 are based on the masters. When you go to the movies, you dont SERIOUSLY think that the huge video on the screen is at a 480i resolution, do you? And most newly released shows are indeed being broadcast in 1080i at least, and no they are not being upscaled.
Not at all. I'm saying that the likelyhood that a company will abandon a player anytime soon is exceptionally low. All players are upgradable, if not over a network, then via a CD-ROM.
Also, if you are using a Microsoft HD-DVD drive, you have to upgrade its driver and firmware anyway, as they idiots didn't properly implement bus level encryption like the standard said they should.
Because of the WinDVD hack, the hardware key WAS found I believe.
this was primarily due to the fact that Microsoft in their infinite wisdom wasn't properly implementing USB device communications encryption, and they where able to capture all the key information over pretty much plaintext by monitoring/sniffing the USB bus.
Ok, I'm assuming most people who would care would have HDMI on a HDTV, since HDMI is pretty much required to play it. I could understand why you wouldn't purchase a higher def capable media, if your stuck with a non HD capable TV. Instead, considering spending the money on a TV which has a higher resolution then, say, a pre VGA monitor.
Depends on the player, I'd suppose. Any that can have their firmware updated will more then likely, be able to be 'hot fixed' with a new key. However, a 99$ walmart special, could very well leave you with a DiVX player. But generally, I doubt a company would let it happen.
Basically, they punish the company who made the player be able to be compromised.
Umm, they do NOT have to update every user. It simply means that players, worst case, cannot play any NEWLY manufactured movies. They 'mark' that key as bad, and remove its ability to decrypt newer content.
I added the possibly after the fact, because it's assumed that it's being revoked, but we can't tell if this is a preemptive update, or if its being forced and has already been revoked.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/web2explorer/?p=196 explains the patent back in 2006. No, Morfik didn't copy it. They even hypothetically showed it to Google before GWT was released.
Newp. Unions are the ones who force a company to pay all their members as much as possible. On average, a union member earns roughly 25% more then a non union member, simply because of a unions ability to cripple a company if they don't.
The day of unions giving a crap or existing FOR the people is gone. Now it's just greed.
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Hrm..
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Tell me, if you decide to never, EVER sell something that's made by, say, Toshiba, could you be held accountable for Toshiba batteries exploding?
That's what they said..
Why in gods name would everyone and everything go to the newest version of the GPL? For some things, it may make sense. For others, it certainly doesn't.
Microsoft is DEFINATLY concerned with the GPLv3, specifically because of patent issues. Hence, they issued a global statement saying that Microsoft does NOT accept it, and will not accept it, and hence, can't use the software.
All they did is scream to the entire world that they most definatly do not, so if anyone inside of Microsoft ever DOES, they can refer to anyone that had ever read the press release that they do not, and place blame on the person as not acting on behalf of Microsoft.
Without them, some other alternative would exist. Do you honestly believe that glibc couldn't be drop in replaced by any number of other C runtime library implementations? Perhaps your right, that Linux would flounder without the GNU packages. You know, just like Hurd has.
Yea. Like, 12 years ago....
Holy crap, you're right.
I always assumed there was also a use license in there as well. In reality, there IS a use license, even tho the GPL v2 says it does NOT cover use, it then specifies that there are no restrictions, which language specifically grants the ability to run it without restriction.
My humble apologies.
The GNU C Compiler *use* license, if it where to adopt the GPL v3, which I believe they will, would grant the GNU project an unlimited use licence to any patent which may in any way be implemented within gcc. Period. Yes, you have the clause to use the produced binaries in any way you see fit, but in order to generate those binaries, you have to accept the license of GCC. And if that moves to GPLv3.......
Your point is valid, but what I was trying to convey is it may cover patents which you didn't extend it for.
For example, let's say they DID, by some freak chance the planets align, compile an application with gcc. The act of them utilizing gcc itself would then in turn grant gcc full access to any patent they may have regarding the compilation of an application.
I'm assuming that gcc will be released under the GPL v3 in the future, which I assume will happen.
Question is..
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How can they not accept the GPL v3, and support software which get's licensed under it.
Really hard to support software without having it installed someplace.
Unfortunatly, it DOES state that any patents that you hold which may be implemented or in any way, shape, or form present in the target work, you renounce all IP relating to it.
The writeup on this article is utter FUD. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for bashing Microsoft when they deserve it, but what they said was, they're offer to support Novell customers doesn't require they accept the GPL v3. They have said they won't support GPL v3 software, and as part of that, they are doing what they need to so they aren't forced to accept it.
However, by using the terms GPL v2 or later, you can select GPL v2 as your terms.
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This is one of the best Windows C++ specific leak detectors out there. It is VERY simply to use, and integrates into Visual Studio in a very simple manner.
You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. There are no computers that can play HD media in full quality is BS. I watch them all the time. And as far as movies and shows, you're high. The movies released in 1080 are based on the masters. When you go to the movies, you dont SERIOUSLY think that the huge video on the screen is at a 480i resolution, do you? And most newly released shows are indeed being broadcast in 1080i at least, and no they are not being upscaled.
Your post smells of FUD.
Not at all. I'm saying that the likelyhood that a company will abandon a player anytime soon is exceptionally low. All players are upgradable, if not over a network, then via a CD-ROM.
Also, if you are using a Microsoft HD-DVD drive, you have to upgrade its driver and firmware anyway, as they idiots didn't properly implement bus level encryption like the standard said they should.
Because of the WinDVD hack, the hardware key WAS found I believe.
this was primarily due to the fact that Microsoft in their infinite wisdom wasn't properly implementing USB device communications encryption, and they where able to capture all the key information over pretty much plaintext by monitoring/sniffing the USB bus.
Ok, I'm assuming most people who would care would have HDMI on a HDTV, since HDMI is pretty much required to play it. I could understand why you wouldn't purchase a higher def capable media, if your stuck with a non HD capable TV. Instead, considering spending the money on a TV which has a higher resolution then, say, a pre VGA monitor.
Depends on the player, I'd suppose. Any that can have their firmware updated will more then likely, be able to be 'hot fixed' with a new key. However, a 99$ walmart special, could very well leave you with a DiVX player. But generally, I doubt a company would let it happen.
Basically, they punish the company who made the player be able to be compromised.
Umm, they do NOT have to update every user. It simply means that players, worst case, cannot play any NEWLY manufactured movies. They 'mark' that key as bad, and remove its ability to decrypt newer content.
My bad in both cases. :-)
I added the possibly after the fact, because it's assumed that it's being revoked, but we can't tell if this is a preemptive update, or if its being forced and has already been revoked.
A few more lines of resolution?
720x480 interlaced video.
1920x1080 progressive video.
A few more lines?
Suppose it'd be even easier for you just to go cower into a small hole and ONLY support pre Macrovision VHS.
This article is so 2006. :-)
http://blogs.zdnet.com/web2explorer/?p=196 explains the patent back in 2006. No, Morfik didn't copy it. They even hypothetically showed it to Google before GWT was released.
And the UPS worker who gropes another employee and can't be fired for it becouse of the union improves safety? Bullshit.
Yes, unions can do good.
But the vast majority of large unions don't.
Newp. Unions are the ones who force a company to pay all their members as much as possible. On average, a union member earns roughly 25% more then a non union member, simply because of a unions ability to cripple a company if they don't.
The day of unions giving a crap or existing FOR the people is gone. Now it's just greed.
A legally binding contract with a government entity which you couldn't sue..
Interesting..