Like, someone in the USA uploads, makes available, a copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf and a Dutch citizen downloads it, surely that's legal in the US but just as much it's illegal in The Netherlands, who's law to apply?
Weird, a few months back a client asked for data from the early 90's and I checked around 30 floppies that were 'in storage' like 'not yet thrown out'.
I was able to read all of them, no failures.
At the time I was already backing them up to Zip drives and they are also very reliable.
It's exactly for the prevention and resolution of these sort of conflicts civilised nations negotiate and sign bi-lateral or international treaties like via the UN.
Regrettably the (conservative) right wing of USofA politics has years ago decided to laugh at such treaties and now we have an issue.
The 'Conflict of Law' legal specialists will be the only beneficiaries!
It might sell in the USofA but the rest of the world should become very suspicious when something this complex has been made in the land of the three letter agencies and National Security Letters...
Let me elaborate.
The US is still, regardless of an individuals feelings towards it as a nation, the most influential nation with respect to sciences, technology and geo politics.
People like me from Europe, but also plenty of your fellow country people from other states, are somewhat uneasy towards large areas of the US that are dominated by, to us, strange religious tendencies. At times it can feel like parts of the US aren't all that different to the Taliban in their general attitude, albeit the details differ vastly of course.
Now when things like this redaction of text books occurs, it lights up like a warning light that the, oh let's call them Christian just for the fun of it, might be making inroads again.
And the US's position towards science, technology and teaching of science is of utmost importance for the rest of the world due to the US's massive influence in these fields. No-one can ignore it.
In closing I'd also like to notice that anyone scared by the actual Taliban, that group of not so terribly well funded Reactionaries in a overall not so terribly important part of the world, should realize that they are a trivial non-issue that a fully Talibanized ("Christibanized") US would pose.
Fantastically funded, large armed forces, nuclear weapons, a mega-power... if that became in it's total a state dominated by religious fundamentalists like that chick from that school board... that's a thought to shiver in fear of.
No less truth 'cause you chose to post this as an AC.
I have no problem with conservative politics but can't stand their unwillingness to accept facts that don't agree with the broken parts of their philosophy.
What is wrong in the AZ debate is that they (the religious extremists) are mixing biology (science) and their personal beliefs.
The problem in France is not necessarily with manufacturing standards, after all they export to other countries and can be competitive.
The French problem is typically a lack of maintenance, where the northern countries have fairly strict annual safety and emission tests the French are more laissez faire and now it bites them back.
So why do you think a senator voted in on PR is worse than the FPTP one?
Interesting, who is going to appoint those senators?
Over here in The Netherlands we have a system whereby the senate is voted in by the provincial 'parliaments' called The States.
This election happens every 4 years, no later than three months after the provincial elections.
The 'value' of a provincial vote depends on how populous the province is.
But even in places like Finland and Sweden where population density is very low cables are underground.
What I observe in N-America is a reluctance to put them away, maybe because zoning laws haven't caught up with modern times?
For all purpose, the majority of Americans, even in rural areas, live in clusters that could easily use buried cables, or do you run your water, gas and sewage on poles too?
This type of Zero-cap policies favour those companies and organisations that can afford it.
It is just as bad as any tiered internet.
Just suppose only CNN could afford to offer a Zero-cap and Fox News couldn't find a sponsor for the same, so much humour would be lost on these poor conservatives with a cap!
I am convinced that Internet should be treated as a utility similar to roads, you pay for the infrastructure and there can be a % charge on your data use but all are treated equal.
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Because US law should stop at the border?
Like, someone in the USA uploads, makes available, a copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf and a Dutch citizen downloads it, surely that's legal in the US but just as much it's illegal in The Netherlands, who's law to apply?
You should for once get out of your English-centric world and use the languages of the people who named the planet.
OK, I'll bite.
/. because many of us make a living in the communication business.
This matters doubly to
France has very little oil.
Oh man, do I agree with your eloquent words!
I was able to read all of them, no failures.
At the time I was already backing them up to Zip drives and they are also very reliable.
I'd love to have a mail and news client like Thunderbird.
But most of the time I run out of patience before them and then go 'may I ask a question?' :
Are your parents proud to have a criminal in the family?
The last Asian became very irritated and started calling me names, mission accomplished :)
Progressives shit a brick when people started wearing American Flags on their lapels to "show" their patriotism.
Yeah I agree, this silly waving of the national flag by conservatives is clear evidence of their lack of self-esteem.
It's exactly for the prevention and resolution of these sort of conflicts civilised nations negotiate and sign bi-lateral or international treaties like via the UN.
Regrettably the (conservative) right wing of USofA politics has years ago decided to laugh at such treaties and now we have an issue.
The 'Conflict of Law' legal specialists will be the only beneficiaries!
Is 'Made in America' going to be a premium?
It might sell in the USofA but the rest of the world should become very suspicious when something this complex has been made in the land of the three letter agencies and National Security Letters...
In the mean time it must be a kernel with some interesting weak-points...
Woooosh!!!
Got it?
And the others after you?
A couple of months ago I saw the entertainment system on a 777 reboot and noticed a 2.6 series kernel...
Also, the school board cannot distinguish between biology (=science) and religion (ethics).
Well it's "News for Nerds, stuff that matters".
Let me elaborate. The US is still, regardless of an individuals feelings towards it as a nation, the most influential nation with respect to sciences, technology and geo politics. People like me from Europe, but also plenty of your fellow country people from other states, are somewhat uneasy towards large areas of the US that are dominated by, to us, strange religious tendencies. At times it can feel like parts of the US aren't all that different to the Taliban in their general attitude, albeit the details differ vastly of course.
Now when things like this redaction of text books occurs, it lights up like a warning light that the, oh let's call them Christian just for the fun of it, might be making inroads again.
And the US's position towards science, technology and teaching of science is of utmost importance for the rest of the world due to the US's massive influence in these fields. No-one can ignore it.
In closing I'd also like to notice that anyone scared by the actual Taliban, that group of not so terribly well funded Reactionaries in a overall not so terribly important part of the world, should realize that they are a trivial non-issue that a fully Talibanized ("Christibanized") US would pose. Fantastically funded, large armed forces, nuclear weapons, a mega-power... if that became in it's total a state dominated by religious fundamentalists like that chick from that school board... that's a thought to shiver in fear of.
No less truth 'cause you chose to post this as an AC.
I have no problem with conservative politics but can't stand their unwillingness to accept facts that don't agree with the broken parts of their philosophy.
What is wrong in the AZ debate is that they (the religious extremists) are mixing biology (science) and their personal beliefs.
The French problem is typically a lack of maintenance, where the northern countries have fairly strict annual safety and emission tests the French are more laissez faire and now it bites them back.
It's so obvious the money trail has to be cut.
Presently The Netherlands has one, Denmark usually has one and they work.
Interesting, who is going to appoint those senators?
Over here in The Netherlands we have a system whereby the senate is voted in by the provincial 'parliaments' called The States.
This election happens every 4 years, no later than three months after the provincial elections.
The 'value' of a provincial vote depends on how populous the province is.
It's typically during these periods we have the most stable system :)
The German tweak is a 5% minimum threshold to get into the parliament, only recognised minorities are exempted.
It would also be the end of the two party systems.
But even in places like Finland and Sweden where population density is very low cables are underground.
What I observe in N-America is a reluctance to put them away, maybe because zoning laws haven't caught up with modern times?
For all purpose, the majority of Americans, even in rural areas, live in clusters that could easily use buried cables, or do you run your water, gas and sewage on poles too?
It is just as bad as any tiered internet.
Just suppose only CNN could afford to offer a Zero-cap and Fox News couldn't find a sponsor for the same, so much humour would be lost on these poor conservatives with a cap!
I am convinced that Internet should be treated as a utility similar to roads, you pay for the infrastructure and there can be a % charge on your data use but all are treated equal.