That's completely backwards. C# (in the form of Mono and Portable.NET) represents open source here and Java represents the proprietary solution.
Correct and I missed that. However, C# is so MS tainted that people do forget it's an OS solution in this instance. But there is still a tendency to mod down anything which goes against the current/. groupthink.
People who advocate open source solutions are pragmatists--they simply are pragmatists with longer time horizons (and probably much more experience) than you.
Or at least they hope they're playing on a longer timescale. Apart from in the field of enterprise computing I don't think planning on a long term strat is that great and at the moment I use prop products simply because there is no adequate open source alternative. Also being someone who programs for a living and enjoys their time at home I'm not really inclined to help an OS project. Sad but true.
It's slashdot. Anything which may be considered a controversial opinion (i.e. one which doesn't bow down to open source) is immediately modded as flamebait as no one will actually defend open source with arguments.
Even if a valid question is raised the gpl fanboys try and hide it. Which is a pain for people like me who use proproatary and open source software all day. I like open source but for some things I need my proprietary apps, I'm a pragmatist more interested in creating products than living to some moral standard.
Am I the only person who has noticed that Mathematician has been spelled incorrectly in the title. I know/. hires educationally sub-normal editors but when they can't run a spell checker you know the Ramen has addled their brain cell.
The formatting is preserved and there is a much higher chance that the data will be preserved in it's original form. Also many companies to believe that the encryption in Acrobat will protect their information.
Are you saying that in Mississippi there is only one organisation responsible for shipping alcohol. I know yanks have a backwards attitude to alcohol but that seems positively stupid.
Much as I dislike spam I dislike anti spammers more. Especially the people who maintain RBL, blacklist entire IP blocks and kill on x-mailer. They're a bunch of do gooding idiots who harm more than help. Godd riddance to them.
Sadly, prison terms won't be used to enforce of the new law."
That's because we're not stupid. Why would you pay for someone to be incarcerated for sending spam? It's not cost effective, America might like locking up people for the slightest infringement but here in the UK we have something called freedom.
Is that the author of the article freely admits to being a law whore. Imagine how greedy you need to be to join a class action suit over something as trivial as that.
The reality is that Microsoft can scream and cry all they want but it's not going to make any difference. Governemnts do not like being ordered about by companies and they're even less likely to take instructions from a foreign company.
As a socialist I fully support the concept of an open source system funded by taxpayers money. As long as it's open source, who cares. Although why you'd base it on Linux is a mystery.
The second time it happens to you, you might as well put Linux on the machine. You're obviously going to save time in the long run,
Much as I like Linux it is never ever going to save you time. After you've mucked about for hours configuring it you're going to waste even longer training everyone to use it. Remember, not everyone is a geek with no social life. Some of us realised Linux is a waste of time and just want to do stuff quickly.
If a user wants to connect their own amchine to a uni network they should sign a contract. If the user does not follow sensible precautions then they are fined and removed from the network.
This includes regular updates, patches etc. Also the contract forces people to install and anti-virus software and keep it up to date. If a user does somehting stpuid like double click on a virus it's their own fault.
This may seem unfair and a tax on stupidity, but it's no different to many other system. When you drive on public roads you're bound by certain terms and conditions. If you break them, you're fined. When connecting to a network which does not belong to you, you're bound by certain terms and conditions.
To make it fair you'd need to provide information, help and support. When new patches are available you announce them and provide clear instructions on how to install them.
Also you limit what systems are allowed to connect to your network. This means you're not forced to keep an eye on x number fo patches. Restrict the allowed systems to Windows XP, Windows 2K and Linux.
Also many computer users don't even know what OS they're using. For many people there is no difference between the processor, case, monitor and OS. Ask some people what version of Windows they're running and they'll say Intel Inside. These people would just look at the CD and probably nibble it.
I'm quite sure that was a similar story. Colonists go to desert plaent and find the inhabitants all have dolls. Take them back to Earth, dolls are evil. Dolls masters take over Earth. It's in a 1950's pulp collection, but I can't find it.
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I assume FBGA is a typo for FPGA. This thing sounds suspiciously similar to one of those standard FPGAs with a built-in ARM7 core.
Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA).
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Ah let me guess. You read Applied Cryptography and never got around to reading Secrets and Lies?
You must feel so secure now that you've secured a small part of your link to the internet.
Also you've now brought more attention to yourself by using encryption when it's not needed.
who really gives a fuck where kansas is? Unless of course you live there.
Lastly, if options are expensed then only the execs will get options and not the workers in the trenches.
Or you could utilise your American spirit and your internet connection to purchase options with your salary.
That's completely backwards. C# (in the form of Mono and Portable .NET) represents open source here and Java represents the proprietary solution.
/. groupthink.
Correct and I missed that. However, C# is so MS tainted that people do forget it's an OS solution in this instance. But there is still a tendency to mod down anything which goes against the current
People who advocate open source solutions are pragmatists--they simply are pragmatists with longer time horizons (and probably much more experience) than you.
Or at least they hope they're playing on a longer timescale. Apart from in the field of enterprise computing I don't think planning on a long term strat is that great and at the moment I use prop products simply because there is no adequate open source alternative. Also being someone who programs for a living and enjoys their time at home I'm not really inclined to help an OS project. Sad but true.
It's slashdot. Anything which may be considered a controversial opinion (i.e. one which doesn't bow down to open source) is immediately modded as flamebait as no one will actually defend open source with arguments.
Even if a valid question is raised the gpl fanboys try and hide it. Which is a pain for people like me who use proproatary and open source software all day. I like open source but for some things I need my proprietary apps, I'm a pragmatist more interested in creating products than living to some moral standard.
Am I the only person who has noticed that Mathematician has been spelled incorrectly in the title. I know /. hires educationally sub-normal editors but when they can't run a spell checker you know the Ramen has addled their brain cell.
The formatting is preserved and there is a much higher chance that the data will be preserved in it's original form. Also many companies to believe that the encryption in Acrobat will protect their information.
ed2k://|file|Shareaza_2.0.0.0.exe|2617678|7e7dca19 e42f10d609e0aeddc7735d69|/
didtheyreadit.com
not didthereadit.com
I can send quick messages while I drive without even looking at my phone
Sorry this has to be said.
You're a complete dick and I hope you crash into a non-essential inanimate object a long way away from any other people.
Change in capacitance not temperature.
Are you saying that in Mississippi there is only one organisation responsible for shipping alcohol. I know yanks have a backwards attitude to alcohol but that seems positively stupid.
Much as I dislike spam I dislike anti spammers more. Especially the people who maintain RBL, blacklist entire IP blocks and kill on x-mailer.
They're a bunch of do gooding idiots who harm more than help. Godd riddance to them.
That's because we're not stupid. Why would you pay for someone to be incarcerated for sending spam? It's not cost effective, America might like locking up people for the slightest infringement but here in the UK we have something called freedom.
Is that the author of the article freely admits to being a law whore. Imagine how greedy you need to be to join a class action suit over something as trivial as that.
The reality is that Microsoft can scream and cry all they want but it's not going to make any difference. Governemnts do not like being ordered about by companies and they're even less likely to take instructions from a foreign company.
As a socialist I fully support the concept of an open source system funded by taxpayers money. As long as it's open source, who cares. Although why you'd base it on Linux is a mystery.
Call yourself a geek. You don't even know how a microwave works. I bet you use WinXP and use StyleXP to make it look like Linux.
Get a dog so that they can meet women, others buy an AIBO to make sure they never meet women.
Google is a US company. Honestly, how did this get modded as insightful. You mods are so stupid.
The second time it happens to you, you might as well put Linux on the machine. You're obviously going to save time in the long run,
Much as I like Linux it is never ever going to save you time. After you've mucked about for hours configuring it you're going to waste even longer training everyone to use it. Remember, not everyone is a geek with no social life. Some of us realised Linux is a waste of time and just want to do stuff quickly.
If a user wants to connect their own amchine to a uni network they should sign a contract. If the user does not follow sensible precautions then they are fined and removed from the network.
This includes regular updates, patches etc. Also the contract forces people to install and anti-virus software and keep it up to date. If a user does somehting stpuid like double click on a virus it's their own fault.
This may seem unfair and a tax on stupidity, but it's no different to many other system. When you drive on public roads you're bound by certain terms and conditions. If you break them, you're fined. When connecting to a network which does not belong to you, you're bound by certain terms and conditions.
To make it fair you'd need to provide information, help and support. When new patches are available you announce them and provide clear instructions on how to install them.
Also you limit what systems are allowed to connect to your network. This means you're not forced to keep an eye on x number fo patches. Restrict the allowed systems to Windows XP, Windows 2K and Linux.
Also many computer users don't even know what OS they're using. For many people there is no difference between the processor, case, monitor and OS. Ask some people what version of Windows they're running and they'll say Intel Inside. These people would just look at the CD and probably nibble it.
I'm quite sure that was a similar story. Colonists go to desert plaent and find the inhabitants all have dolls. Take them back to Earth, dolls are evil. Dolls masters take over Earth. It's in a 1950's pulp collection, but I can't find it.