As do I. Unfortunately, the ITU can't seem to even keep a web site accessible (http://www.itu.int/ so how could they possibly be put in charge of administering DNS? The gory details on the upcoming conference should be available at http://www.itu.int/wsis -- at least that's the reference from the UN home page. I'd love to see just exactly what's being proposed before I decide whether it could be useful. I would hope that other/. participants would like to know the details before they shoot their mouths (fingers?) off. Doh! I forgot where I was, didn't I?
And if my cost of living was as low as it would be in India, I wouldn't need to have a gross salary over $100,000/year -- I could probably do quite well on the $25,000/year they get. In fact, given those numbers, my standard of living in India at $25k might actually be higher than it is here in the US at $100k.
There will come a time when these greedy b*st*rds will require that any library -- including the Library of Congress (shoot me, I'm just an American) -- will be required to pay fees daily to archive their drivel. There are few more biased sources of "journalism". Let their editorials rot in the ground, just as their policy makers will.
When they actually rise to the stature of journalism, it is possible that their editorials may be worth reading. Until then, "hasta la vista, baby!"
If a parent fails -- for any reason -- to imbue some concept of morality into its offspring, it should be held *extremely* liable for such *illegal* acts as such child should commit. This concept should be above most law.
However, the problem is: who decides what is moral?
Here in the USA, we (almost sorta try to) separate religion from law. It does not work now (in particular because of "W"'s religious beliefs), but *has* worked when those in power actually understood the difference between morals and law.
I don't expect it to work ever in my lifetime, and I don't expect to live in the USA for much longer: Non-Christian/Judaic people are not acceptable to the USA government (and even Judaic folks have a *special* sort of tolerance).
If you *think* I am not 100% correct, please comment here (as a non-AC) as to *any* governmental act that shows tolerance to such people.
I expect that as a result of this post, I will become "missing", as should all respondants. Nonetheless, do post (as a non-AC), as our absense will *eventually* be noticed -- even here on Slashdot.
There is no freedom *from* religion here in the USA: all of our government requires belief in *a* supreme being, one by the name of "God" (you should pay particular attention to the words inscribed on the paper currency you use daily).
I heartily plea: get your religion out of my government!
I really like the specs on the Tyan S4882. Quad Opteron, 32GB RAM, and lots of stuff you probably don't want/need. It's a sweet motherboard, nonetheless.
Constricting a US citizen's right to Free Speech is a violation of the US Constitution. Why (or, politely, on what grounds) is this *EVER* permitted? I am a very law-abiding citizen, but I cannot understand why my rights (*ESPECIALLY* to free speech!) must be *constantly* abridged. I doubt that the US Supreme Court would accept this in any way.
Hmmm. I think that was out of line. I was aware of where the name came from (though I don't consider it to have any relevance to its humor as an oxymoron), stated as much, and explained why I made the comment anyway. To reiterate, I find it a very humorous oxymoron. I expressed no indication of lack of knowledge (which does not indicate correct knowledge, of course).
I'll assume you've just had a wee bit too much caffiene, and leave it at that. But if you ask me a question, I won't assume you're just screwing around.
It seems to me that, by definition, "sound politics" is an oxymoron. And, even if it isn't, such a thing has never been attained in the history of humankind.
Ok, I've had enough politics. Where is it I can sign up to donate money (as in hard, cold cash) to useful space research. NASA has fundamentaly failed at their task. Woe is us.
Moderator: the topic is Brasilian politics. Moderating this as "off topic" is absurd. I (vehemently) object. (Read as: pray that I never moderate one of your comments. Kapische?)
Actually, a death sentence wouldn't be so bad for spammers. It *would* guarantee that they stop (except that all the machines that they p0wn would continue ad nauseum...).
Sorry, folks, 90% of the past 6 months of spam in my mailbox has been from Brasilian spammers. Why are these people still alive -- or at least in prison?
there will be folks who produce files with the requisite filemark such that the XXAA will be required to show in court that they have no rights to the material produced. If the "hacker" community has an IQ over 40, this will amount to much more than 50% of all files published on those "evil" networks.
Monsanto and other genetic engineering firms have been actively pursuing legal action against farmers who save their GM seeds. If this is modeled on a Monsanto GM bean, does that mean that Monsanto has the rights?
It's really wonderful, and extremely scary. Wonderful because the scenario is quite possible, and would almost certainly be a big boost to all of OSS (not just the kernel). Alas, it's scary for the more obvious reason that it would make "that evil desktop" completely ubiquitous.
I will definitely be having nightmares for the next several weeks -- and possibly for as long as 2.5 years....
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As do I. Unfortunately, the ITU can't seem to even keep a web site accessible (http://www.itu.int/ so how could they possibly be put in charge of administering DNS? The gory details on the upcoming conference should be available at http://www.itu.int/wsis -- at least that's the reference from the UN home page. I'd love to see just exactly what's being proposed before I decide whether it could be useful. I would hope that other /. participants would like to know the details before they shoot their mouths (fingers?) off. Doh! I forgot where I was, didn't I?
And if my cost of living was as low as it would be in India, I wouldn't need to have a gross salary over $100,000/year -- I could probably do quite well on the $25,000/year they get. In fact, given those numbers, my standard of living in India at $25k might actually be higher than it is here in the US at $100k.
I just wish they were carrying AK-47s -- and using them -- against the scammers/phishers/etc.
There will come a time when these greedy b*st*rds will require that any library -- including the Library of Congress (shoot me, I'm just an American) -- will be required to pay fees daily to archive their drivel. There are few more biased sources of "journalism". Let their editorials rot in the ground, just as their policy makers will.
When they actually rise to the stature of journalism, it is possible that their editorials may be worth reading. Until then, "hasta la vista, baby!"
Page is unavailable already.
Apparently, neither one of them can obey laws, though both serve to influence their creation. Seems quite the abuse of power to me.
So, if I pay for it, the government-funded WiFi access point *must* provide it to me?
Hmmm. In that case, I don't have any issue.
If a parent fails -- for any reason -- to imbue some concept of morality into its offspring, it should be held *extremely* liable for such *illegal* acts as such child should commit. This concept should be above most law.
However, the problem is: who decides what is moral?
Here in the USA, we (almost sorta try to) separate religion from law. It does not work now (in particular because of "W"'s religious beliefs), but *has* worked when those in power actually understood the difference between morals and law.
I don't expect it to work ever in my lifetime, and I don't expect to live in the USA for much longer: Non-Christian/Judaic people are not acceptable to the USA government (and even Judaic folks have a *special* sort of tolerance).
If you *think* I am not 100% correct, please comment here (as a non-AC) as to *any* governmental act that shows tolerance to such people.
I expect that as a result of this post, I will become "missing", as should all respondants. Nonetheless, do post (as a non-AC), as our absense will *eventually* be noticed -- even here on Slashdot.
There is no freedom *from* religion here in the USA: all of our government requires belief in *a* supreme being, one by the name of "God" (you should pay particular attention to the words inscribed on the paper currency you use daily).
I heartily plea: get your religion out of my government!
Is it better than having those truckers that are a little over the edge raping every female they happen upon?
I really like the specs on the Tyan S4882. Quad Opteron, 32GB RAM, and lots of stuff you probably don't want/need. It's a sweet motherboard, nonetheless.
Constricting a US citizen's right to Free Speech is a violation of the US Constitution. Why (or, politely, on what grounds) is this *EVER* permitted? I am a very law-abiding citizen, but I cannot understand why my rights (*ESPECIALLY* to free speech!) must be *constantly* abridged. I doubt that the US Supreme Court would accept this in any way.
Use a thumb drive? Lose a thumb!
Of course, that's difficult for the 3rd offense....
Hmmm. I think that was out of line. I was aware of where the name came from (though I don't consider it to have any relevance to its humor as an oxymoron), stated as much, and explained why I made the comment anyway. To reiterate, I find it a very humorous oxymoron. I expressed no indication of lack of knowledge (which does not indicate correct knowledge, of course).
I'll assume you've just had a wee bit too much caffiene, and leave it at that. But if you ask me a question, I won't assume you're just screwing around.
I had figured that out.
But it makes such a wonderful oxymoron.
Or did that escape your notice?
It seems to me that, by definition, "sound politics" is an oxymoron. And, even if it isn't, such a thing has never been attained in the history of humankind.
Ok, I've had enough politics. Where is it I can sign up to donate money (as in hard, cold cash) to useful space research. NASA has fundamentaly failed at their task. Woe is us.
Moderator: the topic is Brasilian politics. Moderating this as "off topic" is absurd. I (vehemently) object. (Read as: pray that I never moderate one of your comments. Kapische?)
Pretty pitiful punishment -- if, in fact they ever receive it. TANJ!
Actually, a death sentence wouldn't be so bad for spammers. It *would* guarantee that they stop (except that all the machines that they p0wn would continue ad nauseum...).
Sorry, I meta-moderated, so I couldn't post. I would have, if I'd only known....
Sigh. *NOT* in prison. Remember: don't post when intoxicated....
Sorry, folks, 90% of the past 6 months of spam in my mailbox has been from Brasilian spammers. Why are these people still alive -- or at least in prison?
there will be folks who produce files with the requisite filemark such that the XXAA will be required to show in court that they have no rights to the material produced. If the "hacker" community has an IQ over 40, this will amount to much more than 50% of all files published on those "evil" networks.
So, what on Earth are you waiting for?
Monsanto and other genetic engineering firms have been actively pursuing legal action against farmers who save their GM seeds. If this is modeled on a Monsanto GM bean, does that mean that Monsanto has the rights?
It's really wonderful, and extremely scary. Wonderful because the scenario is quite possible, and would almost certainly be a big boost to all of OSS (not just the kernel). Alas, it's scary for the more obvious reason that it would make "that evil desktop" completely ubiquitous.
I will definitely be having nightmares for the next several weeks -- and possibly for as long as 2.5 years....