Why bother? Patent violations can exist in either. Even copyright violations can exist in either.
Of course, but how is it more likely to occur in this case than in any other open source project? Because Novell and MS are both involved (although only Novell directly)? I'm just not ready to take that as proof of poison.
Given the recent events, a higher level of caution would be advisable. Whether you agree or not.
A higher level of caution does not justify the baseless accusations present in the slashdot summary.
While it seems that Novell does maintain and develop the code now, I'm sure somebody familiar with the ooo-build repository can track down the original author(s).
Besides the presumptuous headline, can we please try to distinguish between VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and VBS (VBScript, I assume). Next, it appears that the Novell programmer is simply integrating a patch into the mainline product which the other distros have been applying during their packaging procedure for some time now. Is there any evidence that the VBA code was lifted from Microsoft (ie. they're setting people up for a copyright liability), or that some aspect of the VBA implementation is patented? No? I didn't think so.
I, personally, can't wait until XForms is supported by all the major browsers. I've been planning for it in my web development framework for a few reasons. The benefits of having the browser construct an XML document and submit it back the server are tremendous:
You get hierarchical data, as opposed to the flat list of query parameters you have today. This makes a huge difference in the expressibility of a form. In fact, the XForms spec outlines some support for, for instance, dynamically adding controls to a form. No more re-submitting because those 3 file upload controls weren't enough for you, extend the form offline via javascript!
You get to reuse your form handling code to service SOAP requests, too. Instantly.
Form data can be serialized by the browser or by a more specialized client, and submitted later on (this is the Suspend and Resume another poster mentioned). How about being able to disconnect from the internet, copy that article submission form to your laptop, and fixing all those typos while you wait for that call from your editor? Or even submitting the form via an alternate method, SOAP or even email if your server supports it.
Accessibility. This isn't something I worry about on a daily basis, but there are many people who do. XForms controls are fairly platform-agnostic, and cater better to those with visual or other disabilities. Plus they're more easily adapted to novel input devices, like a cellphone.
If you're a frustrated web developer itching for a simpler way of living, this may be your ticket. Even today, you should consider supporting XForms on your back end, while translating to the simpler HTML forms for today's web clients. I am.
If they had stuck with this one, they could actually have learned some of Transmeta's lessons by now. It was also designed to use less power than a standard processor, but I think more than this newly announced chip.
(Rebel.com considered it for the Netwinder before choosing Crusoe)
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I have seen a Transmeta Crusoe TM5400 running at 533 MHz posting a BogoMIP score of 992. This compared to a StrongARM SA110 at 275 MHz posting 233 BogoMIPs. Say what you will - I was impressed! Seems the system was one of the new NetWinders...
Is ICQ included in the 90% figure, seeing as how AOL owns it as well? Have you ever seen an AIM userid linked from a website? An ICQ-style 'online indicator'? I haven't.
There's also the general crappiness of the AIM client.. If ICQ is not included in the 90%, AOL must be judging their market penetration based on the number of Signup Now! 50,000 FREE HOURS! CDs they have ever sent out.
The increasing legislation of the Internet within the US is really beginning to worry me. The (un)fact that anything I upload can be taken as a direct assault on anybody else in the world, or at least anybody in California, worries me a lot. If the Government over there doesn't wake up and actually THINK about the laws they are passing, serious damage could result.
This whole situation truly pisses me off.
At this point I am only expected to know the laws of my own country. If the NRA somehow lobbied to have legislation passed which made the defamation of guns and gun-holders a federal offense, could I really be jailed in the US for stating my own opinion?
The completely insane laws (DMCA, UCITA [sp?]) being passed over there in the last few years are prime examples of the ongoing abuse of justice which could now, it seems, burn me as well.
(PS. I'm tired, please excuse any logic/grammatical/stupid errors ^_-)
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It likely does. It takes effect right AFTER the election after all.
Of course, but how is it more likely to occur in this case than in any other open source project? Because Novell and MS are both involved (although only Novell directly)? I'm just not ready to take that as proof of poison.
A higher level of caution does not justify the baseless accusations present in the slashdot summary.
This module was first documented a year ago from what I can tell. See the history on this wiki page: http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/VBA
While it seems that Novell does maintain and develop the code now, I'm sure somebody familiar with the ooo-build repository can track down the original author(s).
Besides the presumptuous headline, can we please try to distinguish between VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and VBS (VBScript, I assume). Next, it appears that the Novell programmer is simply integrating a patch into the mainline product which the other distros have been applying during their packaging procedure for some time now. Is there any evidence that the VBA code was lifted from Microsoft (ie. they're setting people up for a copyright liability), or that some aspect of the VBA implementation is patented? No? I didn't think so.
Google could just pick up Comedy Central for a fraction of the cost of YouTube, if the clips were really that important to people.
More new ways to burn gas! Just what the world needs.
Okay, I'll buy that. It just didn't sit well with me coming from the state-owned news agency.
:D
If 101 people had died, they probably would have covered up the entire study - not released hopeful findings. But if only one person had died..
Good to see I'm not the only paranoid.
Really, we're supposed to believe the study had exactly 49 participants? Not 50, or 150?
Well they all work for me, in China. Possibly because they're written in English. Of course, I could still get a knock at the door I suppose.
According to a small study done by my grandfather, the answer is "not fast enough". The only real choice is to drastically reduce our energy needs.
While building hundreds of nuclear plants may extend this age of massive consumption somewhat, we're still heading for nasty fall.
Just to throw another name into the pot, I've always been partial to USB key (drive), although the specificity of that name is questionable too.
You mean this E?
- You get hierarchical data, as opposed to the flat list of query parameters you have today. This makes a huge difference in the expressibility of a form. In fact, the XForms spec outlines some support for, for instance, dynamically adding controls to a form. No more re-submitting because those 3 file upload controls weren't enough for you, extend the form offline via javascript!
- You get to reuse your form handling code to service SOAP requests, too. Instantly.
- Form data can be serialized by the browser or by a more specialized client, and submitted later on (this is the Suspend and Resume another poster mentioned). How about being able to disconnect from the internet, copy that article submission form to your laptop, and fixing all those typos while you wait for that call from your editor? Or even submitting the form via an alternate method, SOAP or even email if your server supports it.
- Accessibility. This isn't something I worry about on a daily basis, but there are many people who do. XForms controls are fairly platform-agnostic, and cater better to those with visual or other disabilities. Plus they're more easily adapted to novel input devices, like a cellphone.
If you're a frustrated web developer itching for a simpler way of living, this may be your ticket. Even today, you should consider supporting XForms on your back end, while translating to the simpler HTML forms for today's web clients. I am.Seeing as that happened in Scotland, the restaurant and family would be named MacDonald's, which McDonald's claimed was confusingly similar.
If they had stuck with this one, they could actually have learned some of Transmeta's lessons by now. It was also designed to use less power than a standard processor, but I think more than this newly announced chip. (Rebel.com considered it for the Netwinder before choosing Crusoe)
I have seen a Transmeta Crusoe TM5400 running at 533 MHz posting a BogoMIP score of 992. This compared to a StrongARM SA110 at 275 MHz posting 233 BogoMIPs. Say what you will - I was impressed! Seems the system was one of the new NetWinders ...
There's also the general crappiness of the AIM client.. If ICQ is not included in the 90%, AOL must be judging their market penetration based on the number of Signup Now! 50,000 FREE HOURS! CDs they have ever sent out.
The increasing legislation of the Internet within the US is really beginning to worry me. The (un)fact that anything I upload can be taken as a direct assault on anybody else in the world, or at least anybody in California, worries me a lot. If the Government over there doesn't wake up and actually THINK about the laws they are passing, serious damage could result.
This whole situation truly pisses me off.
At this point I am only expected to know the laws of my own country. If the NRA somehow lobbied to have legislation passed which made the defamation of guns and gun-holders a federal offense, could I really be jailed in the US for stating my own opinion?
The completely insane laws (DMCA, UCITA [sp?]) being passed over there in the last few years are prime examples of the ongoing abuse of justice which could now, it seems, burn me as well.
(PS. I'm tired, please excuse any logic/grammatical/stupid errors ^_-)