This is all going to come down to retaliation by the internet at large. Not linking to Alta Vista, and basically making Alta Vista and it's partners persona non-grata on the internet.
They've basically been allowed patents on fundamental and non-original items that have been in use since the net started, and many have been in use since relational databases were first being used.
Screw em, and screw anybody that sleeps with em.
The problem is that the anti-trade folks come off as a bunch of freakin assholes and lunatics. Any person that is not in the grip of complete and total insanity will take them seriously.
Bullshit. All this decision will do is allow people actively looking for open ports to back doors free reign. Tell ya what. Gimme yer address so that I can test your doors and windows whenever I feel like it. After all, no harm done, eh?
"Neither do I see what communism has to do with it. This is the kind of thing that would only occur in a near anarchic free market where lack of any real, effective regulatory due process means that self apointed bodies like this have to resort to bully tactics to get anything done."
Bullies always, inevitably, get their asses kicked.
Populous still rocks. What I want to know is this... Where are the alternate tile sets? The game was, at one time, sold with a disk full of alternate sets. One had computers as the buildings. The other had flowers (or something).
Star Trek drek aside... We ARE on Sol 3, a little planet we call Earth (dirt). I have no doubt that every single planet out there is called the linquical(sp, no don't correct, just go with it) equivilent(sp again) of 'dirt'. No doubt this would screw up any automatic translation system. We say "Welcome to Earth", the translation system translates that into 'dirt' then into the aliens equivilent of 'dirt', and the aliens hear "Welcome to Zorphlin." The aliens look at each other and think "gee, what a coincidence, their planets name is the same as ours!", or they think "hey, these guys are screwing with us!" Either way it could get confusing.
This is a case of Read The Fucking Ballot. Those that punched the wrong holes should just go beat themselves with an appropriate LART for being stupid.
It's an example of social prejudice. Equating Germans and actions of modern Germany with Nazi's is just as ignorant as equating Jews with thieves, blacks with spear chucking, Latino's with being sombrero wearing boozers, and asians with Imperial Japan or 'Charlie'. Still today, especially in America, people of German descent are refered to as Nazi's, krauts, etc... As are people of Japanese descent refered to as Tojo, slant, etc... More people of German or Japanese descent need to take the stance that I have and start saying "I wasn't there, I had nothing to do with it, so fuck off."
They would require some sort of proof or statement that the business is using pirated software. A warrent requires the signature of a judge, and aren't issued for fishing expeditions.
The most important technology is the ability to raise the dead from their graves so they also have the chance to vote. This technology has been advanced the most by the Democrats, especially in the Chicago area. Although the Democrats keep this technology a closely guarded secret, the Republicans may have also developed their own version.
It's evident that you haven't researched the Gilat system more in-depth than reading the Wired article. They have channels on several satellites purchased for use.
Ya, right. Your sucking the life out of us as it is through Social Security, gramps. Take your ill-gotten Ponzi money, and get an apartment. While your at it, take some driving lessons, get your eye's checked, and lobby your Congressperson for government subsidized depends. Your gonna need em out on the street.
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This is all going to come down to retaliation by the internet at large. Not linking to Alta Vista, and basically making Alta Vista and it's partners persona non-grata on the internet. They've basically been allowed patents on fundamental and non-original items that have been in use since the net started, and many have been in use since relational databases were first being used. Screw em, and screw anybody that sleeps with em.
any company that puts a mission statement on their web page absolutely sucks without exception.
You misunderstand the whole situation. This planet was created specifically for me. The rest of humanity is just here to amuse me during my time here.
The problem is that the anti-trade folks come off as a bunch of freakin assholes and lunatics. Any person that is not in the grip of complete and total insanity will take them seriously.
I compeletly agree with you. I think an abundant source of energy can be harnessed from the hot air that environmentalists generate.
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My answer is to simply not buy their products, and inform others of why they shouldn't buy those products. Worked for DivX.
True. You forgot to add that the person has no concept of personal responsibility. It's always someone elses fault, it seems.
Bullshit. All this decision will do is allow people actively looking for open ports to back doors free reign. Tell ya what. Gimme yer address so that I can test your doors and windows whenever I feel like it. After all, no harm done, eh?
HERETIC! You forgot to open source the plans to this zeppelin and it's systems. that way someone could build a beowulf cluster of them!
See! What did I tell ya about translation?
"Neither do I see what communism has to do with it. This is the kind of thing that would only occur in a near anarchic free market where lack of any real, effective regulatory due process means that self apointed bodies like this have to resort to bully tactics to get anything done." Bullies always, inevitably, get their asses kicked.
But, do you have a flag?
Elite has already been released. you can get it directly from Drabbens site.
this isn't done because in their reasoning 'if people want it, they can pay for it'
Populous still rocks. What I want to know is this... Where are the alternate tile sets? The game was, at one time, sold with a disk full of alternate sets. One had computers as the buildings. The other had flowers (or something).
Star Trek drek aside... We ARE on Sol 3, a little planet we call Earth (dirt). I have no doubt that every single planet out there is called the linquical(sp, no don't correct, just go with it) equivilent(sp again) of 'dirt'. No doubt this would screw up any automatic translation system. We say "Welcome to Earth", the translation system translates that into 'dirt' then into the aliens equivilent of 'dirt', and the aliens hear "Welcome to Zorphlin." The aliens look at each other and think "gee, what a coincidence, their planets name is the same as ours!", or they think "hey, these guys are screwing with us!" Either way it could get confusing.
This is a case of Read The Fucking Ballot. Those that punched the wrong holes should just go beat themselves with an appropriate LART for being stupid.
It's an example of social prejudice. Equating Germans and actions of modern Germany with Nazi's is just as ignorant as equating Jews with thieves, blacks with spear chucking, Latino's with being sombrero wearing boozers, and asians with Imperial Japan or 'Charlie'. Still today, especially in America, people of German descent are refered to as Nazi's, krauts, etc... As are people of Japanese descent refered to as Tojo, slant, etc... More people of German or Japanese descent need to take the stance that I have and start saying "I wasn't there, I had nothing to do with it, so fuck off."
They would require some sort of proof or statement that the business is using pirated software. A warrent requires the signature of a judge, and aren't issued for fishing expeditions.
The most important technology is the ability to raise the dead from their graves so they also have the chance to vote. This technology has been advanced the most by the Democrats, especially in the Chicago area. Although the Democrats keep this technology a closely guarded secret, the Republicans may have also developed their own version.
It's evident that you haven't researched the Gilat system more in-depth than reading the Wired article. They have channels on several satellites purchased for use.
"but family is definitely more important than geeks toys and internet access." HERETIC!
Ya, right. Your sucking the life out of us as it is through Social Security, gramps. Take your ill-gotten Ponzi money, and get an apartment. While your at it, take some driving lessons, get your eye's checked, and lobby your Congressperson for government subsidized depends. Your gonna need em out on the street.
Ah, another grammar Nazi strikes. ---