"We only leaked the OS Source Code so that people could make better apps" while trying to justify how there's precedent existing for the making of cases.
Apple did not comment, so we don't know who brought the charges, it would seem that Foxconn found out that employees were leaking confidential information, for which they surely signed non-disclosure agreements, for the purpose of lining a friends pockets with money, by being the first company on the market with covers available.
I don't think that this so much affects Apple directly in any way, more so it's a straight forward case of stealing information to give your friends an unfair advantage. Likely Apple had it's own contract with a specific manufacturer to give them the specs of the unit to make cases for them. If they _don't_ prosecute these people then their contractor feels that their exclusive deal with Apple, which they may have bidded for, is not so exclusive anymore.
From TFS "The word 'Geek' is a century-old word that used to mean a fool or crazy"
Geek is also a generic term for fool or crazy, which has been specifically used in this case (since 1980s) to refer to people of a technical, but not so social, persuasion.
So Apples are generic for fruit, but specific for a certain computer firm. I'm not against trademarking, I'm quite certain that Best Buy will come out the victor here, I just think that Newegg's defense is somewhat naive. They are hoping to use the "big evil corp is stealing generic words" defense which will just not work.
Apple is also a generic term, being the name of a fruit. How about I try to set up a computer company using it? I could use some new innovative core design and call my company Apple-core.
My tagline can be: Growing Innovation Depends on your Core
Yes, this is what's so disappointing, they could have done so much more, randomly generated guns, 4 quickslot and backpack of more etc. One wonders if they will decide to make a sequel and do it right from the start?
I'm quite surprised that this came from the same people who gave us borderlands. I suspect that so much of the work had been done in previous years that they felt they could make quick money putting polish on other people's work and releasing a bad game.
I'm hoping that they learn from this and (perhaps) decide to correct their mistake by making a sequel that's actually play-worthy.
Looking at what tools we know they have 1) Random gun generator 2) space for 4 guns + a bagload of spares 3) character customisation 4) hoards of baddies to kill 5) [some] big open levels that are not linear [except some indoors maps that have a couple of forks] 6) humor that does not rely on pop culture, but may contain toilets [which is okay in small doses] 7) many, many, many hours of playtime, replaytime & DLC worth buying. 8) excellent co-op mode
Yes, if they had the opportunity to use Borderlands as a template and completely build this game from day 1, I think they could have done a MUCH better job.
You may joke, but I've just found out that my lead-lined boxers aren't protecting my jewels from the screening machines, just changing one carcinogen for another!
What I find most interesting, is that Lead, used to shield you from harmful X-rays, is also on that list. This means that you couldn't make some sort of lead shielding to protect you from your mobile phone.
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Well that due to the many rows of wit that keep refreshing themselves as older ones fall out.
Superheated, Supersonic Projectiles, what could go wrong!
Citation Needed
A 59-year-old man has been shot dead in Gastonia, N.C., during a failed robbery of RBC Bank for $1 so he could get health care in prison.
I can see the headlines now:
"We only leaked the OS Source Code so that people could make better apps" while trying to justify how there's precedent existing for the making of cases.
Apple did not comment, so we don't know who brought the charges, it would seem that Foxconn found out that employees were leaking confidential information, for which they surely signed non-disclosure agreements, for the purpose of lining a friends pockets with money, by being the first company on the market with covers available.
I don't think that this so much affects Apple directly in any way, more so it's a straight forward case of stealing information to give your friends an unfair advantage. Likely Apple had it's own contract with a specific manufacturer to give them the specs of the unit to make cases for them. If they _don't_ prosecute these people then their contractor feels that their exclusive deal with Apple, which they may have bidded for, is not so exclusive anymore.
From TFS "The word 'Geek' is a century-old word that used to mean a fool or crazy"
Geek is also a generic term for fool or crazy, which has been specifically used in this case (since 1980s) to refer to people of a technical, but not so social, persuasion.
So Apples are generic for fruit, but specific for a certain computer firm. I'm not against trademarking, I'm quite certain that Best Buy will come out the victor here, I just think that Newegg's defense is somewhat naive. They are hoping to use the "big evil corp is stealing generic words" defense which will just not work.
ie I agree with you.
Apple is also a generic term, being the name of a fruit. How about I try to set up a computer company using it? I could use some new innovative core design and call my company Apple-core.
My tagline can be: Growing Innovation Depends on your Core
If you are interested, try giving this page a read.
http://www.transhumanist.com/volume1/moravec.htm
I googled it, so can't verify it's accuracy, but it looked reasonable.
That better be a crotchless robe.
Brick and Nortar?
Trying to set up a recursive thread?
Below, in process flow format for non IT people. Businesses are afraid of Technology.
Fear -> Anger -> Hate -> The Cloud
Rule 34, no exceptions.
No, I honestly believe that WoW gold has a more _real_ value than Bitcoins, and I'm not even .
Or you can be hiding nearby in some bushes and throw things at them.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse do not go anywhere "hand in hand". They have a reputation to maintain.
Yes, this is what's so disappointing, they could have done so much more, randomly generated guns, 4 quickslot and backpack of more etc. One wonders if they will decide to make a sequel and do it right from the start?
Yes, there are some really SICK people out there.
The ironic thing is that these are the same people who made Borderlands, the one game that is the complete opposite of what you complain about.
I'm quite surprised that this came from the same people who gave us borderlands. I suspect that so much of the work had been done in previous years that they felt they could make quick money putting polish on other people's work and releasing a bad game.
I'm hoping that they learn from this and (perhaps) decide to correct their mistake by making a sequel that's actually play-worthy.
Looking at what tools we know they have
1) Random gun generator
2) space for 4 guns + a bagload of spares
3) character customisation
4) hoards of baddies to kill
5) [some] big open levels that are not linear [except some indoors maps that have a couple of forks]
6) humor that does not rely on pop culture, but may contain toilets [which is okay in small doses]
7) many, many, many hours of playtime, replaytime & DLC worth buying.
8) excellent co-op mode
Yes, if they had the opportunity to use Borderlands as a template and completely build this game from day 1, I think they could have done a MUCH better job.
-- Patiently waiting for Rage
My excitement dwindled after the title.
I would have been first but I stream /. using OnLive, which results in fractionally larger latency :(
Judging by the summary title, all they want is juice.
You may joke, but I've just found out that my lead-lined boxers aren't protecting my jewels from the screening machines, just changing one carcinogen for another!
What I find most interesting, is that Lead, used to shield you from harmful X-rays, is also on that list. This means that you couldn't make some sort of lead shielding to protect you from your mobile phone.