...Yes, there have been many (very sever) issues with many implementations of Communism. But its true that the *ideal* should be the goal - a system which implements those goals would be a Socialist or Communist state - the ones you site, exactly because they had those downfalls were *NOT* Communist or Socialist. An apple calling himself and Orange does not become an Apple - Comprende?
Im obviously making issue w/ a troll, but to say "just proves my lack of knowledge" betrays your own. An honest and Propaganda(TM) Free analysis of Socialism (Communism) does not lead to the ignorant McCarthyism 100% of Americans display.
redefined to be like the BSD-licenseNO, it should be released as Public Domain, BSD has the advertising clause, which is incompatible w/ GPL. Therefore a pc of soft could be released into PD and a BSD + GPL + proprietary + ?? projectect could take the code and run with it.
Just as a point of interest. GNU/Linux *would* (should) be the moral choice by socialists (or Communists). Co-Operation, transparency, collectivism -- all Socialist (Communist) ideals.
The fact is, the diamond ring has a certain meaning right now, in our lifetimes.
Yes, but this discussion shows that the value is relative. Further, understanding the origin of this act provides context - meaning. I dont know about you, but I make few decisions lightly.
This conversation is timely and relevant for myself. I have been living with my significant other for nearly 3 years. We have been together for nearly 5 (and more-longstory). I dont want to get married. I dont want to buy a ring (for all the reasons mentioned above and more (sheer materialism, priorities, unnecessary consumption, environmental concerns) ect. I like to tread lightly. I do what i can to make wise, well argued decisions. Trying to explain this to friends, family and strangers is no simple task - Ive gotten my share of strange looks, polite nods and arguments from those who blindingly adhere to the status-quo.
The way i see it is like this: Tradition has little value. I am an independent consciousness in this world - Every act I make or do not make must have reason. Every act has consequences, so, there must be motivation.
If I had been left to my own devices, If we had met on another planet of humans, would their traditional Monogamy Ceremony(TM) looked like a wedding? Would they live for 2 months apart, fasting, instead of exchanging rings? What would they do? What would We choose to do. And thats what we are doing. We are not going to fall in the trap of living in the unconscious group-think with the rest of the pack.
Personally, I look at brides-to-be and whenever i see them flaunting their ring i feel sick, here is a person rudderless and out of control in the world.
you know those old crappy cases with three sides (top + left + right) covers that slide on from the back, the type that have a plastic-front that snaps on?
Ive had that cover off my PC for about 2 years, the unit sits under the table. It makes a good foot rest. its shamefully full of dust bunnies and cooled by a 50 year old table-top fan pointed in the side.
Tomorrow I pick up my new 512MB(CAS2 PC2700)@533Mhz)/2200+/80GB screamer... funny that you mentioned keeping the cover off at the time when im about to retire this old girl (PII266) and make her into a ApacheServer...
You know, if they got rid of H1B visas, the price of labour would go up. do you think *your* government would look kindly on simple wage-slaves demanding a restriction on supply, while the price of their labour went through the roof????
I suppose, all you Capitalists, who would would give their best McCarthy knee-jerk to: "FORM A COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS UNION AND DEMAND BETTER TREATMENT" on the other hand are crying for a Gummint restriction on supply in the fluid labour market...
*From the dmca: World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty and Performances and Phonograms Treaty, the relevant part (which gave birth to the DMCA) is here:
Article 18
Obligations concerning Technological Measures
Contracting Parties shall provide adequate legal protection and effective legal remedies against the circumvention of effective technological measures that are used by performers or producers of phonograms in connection with the exercise of their rights under this Treaty and that restrict acts, in respect of their performances or phonograms, which are not authorized by the performers or the producers of phonograms concerned or permitted by law.
And, for good measure, here is what Microsoft (our fav friend, w/ MPAA && RIAA) think (quite well of) these bodies/treaties: here
Whats my point? First, WIPO is a body of MultiNational Corporations. America is the seat of Global Capitalism. Global Capitalists are driving treaties like these, and will use American legislation to say ""Look at the wonderful state of the Intellectual Property Industry in America(TM) and you will see what We can do for You. Just enact a law -- JUST LIKE THE DMCA -- and we will play nice with you. If not, you are a Rogue Nation in an the next Axis of Evil.
So, basically, we're all fucked. This problem (global governance via Corporation) is only starting - and its so far off the radar of most -- not the Anti-Capitalists, they may not know this particular play in the detail as most/.ers, but this is Modus Operendi for these types -- but most people havnt a clue..
Wait about 10-15 years, the best is yet to come im sure..
Bought individually, comparable products would cost you an estimated $250: What?
Anti-virus: $50 Once - not yearly Backup: $40online backup - does anyone do this? Whats wrong w/ burning your 'keeper' stuff to a CDR? You certainly wont have room to store your apps/OS, whats the point?Besides, to you want Apple in possession of your personal data - they have nosy admins also you know... 100MB of online storage: $60 there are free hosting companies all over the net.. 15MB of email storage, forwarding and POP/IMAP access: $40+ Free with my ISPBR Home page creation and hosting: $60 Arent there template-style HomeSite(Builder) sites w/ free hosting on the net..? Again, free
Q: Is it true that Apple will begin charging customers for iTools memberships?
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Providing email and storage solutions for millions of customers comes at a considerable cost. In addition, using the Internet today requires more storage space, better ways to share, and new ways to protect your important files. To continue providing iTools services as well as a new set of must-haves for computing on the Internet, Apple is charging an annual fee.
Bought individually, comparable products would cost you an estimated $250:
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Oh happy day. Ive been branded on slashdot by an AC.
BTW, your only partly right:
He's one of those antiglobalization
No, I am an advocate of a people centered economy, free from unreasonable barriers to people participating equally - an economy that is used as a tool equally and by All People. Not one that is used to create wage slaves and is devoid influence of community morals and wishes. I want more Democracy in Economics. I want less Plutocracy.
anti-technology
HA! No, I love science for science's sake, I am a technofetishist(sp?) if there ever was one. What I dont like is technology used ONLY as a economic tool by capitalists, technology that isnt considered for anything outside of its economic value (ie: pollution it causes, people it displaces, etc). As long as widgets arent unleashed on the world (GM foods/animals that could mess w/ natural bio-diversity and nature for example) - i have no issue.
ominous 'we need to reduce the earth's population by 90%!'
No, we dont need less people, we simply need less pollution/consumption. There is a natural balance of people/ecosystem. We are GROSSLY out of balance (ie we are polluting faster than the environment can 'suck it up' ++ we are using resources faster than they are created / replenished)... unless you believe that planet should be rid of all life other than ourselves and what we need to support ourselves (a future of pavement and enclosed food factories..) Think im an a reactionary? I think your a fool too for being so complacent, ignorant and myopic.
envirofascists
Good word!! I think ill start calling myself that in conjunction with tree-hugger and hippy. You know, it is a very successfull tactic for people who are maligned for their opinions/class/race/beliefs to adopt the insulting epitaths shouted by the ignorant. After all, it worked for the niggers, kikes, wetbacks and fags....
In short, its people like you who will be first against the wall when the revolution comes (hehehe i did that just for you my little, small minded AC friend).
car weigh 500 pounds to match the performance of a gasoline vehicle, you are doing something wrong. If you have to use bicycle tires because normal tires create too much friction, you are doing something wrong.
What? What is the precondition that requires vehicles to be terribly heavy and require fat-friction-loving tires? Maybe *YOU* dont understand, but the ICE, big heavy cars driven by 1 person with terrible gas-milage IS A FAILED design -- witness global warming, toxic rivers and smog-filled urban areas.
The point isnt "i want a ZEV or LEV to be EXACTLY like my present car" but "what do i *need* in personal transportation, what does *not* making the right choices cost me (us)?"... again, th think greenfaces choking urbanites with gas-masks here...
you have re-evaluate the method you go from point A to point B. Ever ride a bus? sheesh.
Wait just a minute friends. As much as I love technology, and the idea of a 'zero-emmission', radically designed vehicle is awful fun to think about, lets get real please.
GM is presently taking the State of California to court over its ZEV rules. It cancelled its EV1 - which was arguably the best ZEV around...
Now we hear of GMs *new real big commitment * to introducing a method for us to get off-the-oil, and its only (in the best flying-car style promise) 8 years away! They promise, there not kidding - just give them some time to deveolpe this new best thing, all the while allowing them to continue with the filthy ICE vehicles they produce now -- they promise to get us off the junk Real Soon Now(TM).
Dont get your chequebooks out just yet friends, this sounds like allot of smoke-mirrors FUD to give their Lobbyists some time to convince(bribe) the Plutocrats in Washington to ease off the legislation.
In conclusion: Fuck GM.
Maybe they should spend some of that $1.5B on reaching some economies-of-scale for their ZEV EV program.... instead of killing it. For Conspiracy-Prone: I guess their buddies in the oil business didnt like the idea of not having a product to sell.. but i guess Hydrogen Filing Stations is all the same to them...
I agree with the xine recommendation, have a look here: here it talks about mplayer, but you can surf down to the middle of the page. What you want is avifile -- grab that.
Have a look at section 4 of the Xine Faq about where to put them, and exactly which files your after.
Look at the bible! Does anyone actually care about what's in it?
Are you kidding? The bible is a tuned manipulation device, presented as 'The Wisdom of God' but really the embodiment of the church's effort to control the masses.
Why th e *&*Q!@( would I care about the hallucinations contained in a work of fiction? What you Jews/Christians/Muslims fail to understand is that the bible is not an absolute re-telling of history. It is not an academic account of the last 4000 years. It is a tool, a collection of stories used to manipulate people, cleverly crafted as Indisputable Fact.
If there is anything I would tell future generations:
There is NO All-powerfull God. Take responsibilty for yourselves and one-another. You are all in absolute control over what your future will bring.
Slashdot Mirror
your supposed to read about.txt (or whaterver other *.txt the hacker tars up for ya.. maybe README.txt) BEFORE installing...
...Yes, there have been many (very sever) issues with many implementations of Communism. But its true that the *ideal* should be the goal - a system which implements those goals would be a Socialist or Communist state - the ones you site, exactly because they had those downfalls were *NOT* Communist or Socialist. An apple calling himself and Orange does not become an Apple - Comprende?
Im obviously making issue w/ a troll, but to say "just proves my lack of knowledge" betrays your own. An honest and Propaganda(TM) Free analysis of Socialism (Communism) does not lead to the ignorant McCarthyism 100% of Americans display.
redefined to be like the BSD-license NO, it should be released as Public Domain, BSD has the advertising clause, which is incompatible w/ GPL. Therefore a pc of soft could be released into PD and a BSD + GPL + proprietary + ?? projectect could take the code and run with it.
Just give it away without *ANY* stipulations.
Just as a point of interest. GNU/Linux *would* (should) be the moral choice by socialists (or Communists). Co-Operation, transparency, collectivism -- all Socialist (Communist) ideals.
The fact is, the diamond ring has a certain meaning right now, in our lifetimes.
Yes, but this discussion shows that the value is relative. Further, understanding the origin of this act provides context - meaning. I dont know about you, but I make few decisions lightly.
This conversation is timely and relevant for myself. I have been living with my significant other for nearly 3 years. We have been together for nearly 5 (and more-longstory). I dont want to get married. I dont want to buy a ring (for all the reasons mentioned above and more (sheer materialism, priorities, unnecessary consumption, environmental concerns) ect. I like to tread lightly. I do what i can to make wise, well argued decisions. Trying to explain this to friends, family and strangers is no simple task - Ive gotten my share of strange looks, polite nods and arguments from those who blindingly adhere to the status-quo.
The way i see it is like this: Tradition has little value. I am an independent consciousness in this world - Every act I make or do not make must have reason. Every act has consequences, so, there must be motivation.
If I had been left to my own devices, If we had met on another planet of humans, would their traditional Monogamy Ceremony(TM) looked like a wedding? Would they live for 2 months apart, fasting, instead of exchanging rings? What would they do? What would We choose to do . And thats what we are doing. We are not going to fall in the trap of living in the unconscious group-think with the rest of the pack.
Personally, I look at brides-to-be and whenever i see them flaunting their ring i feel sick, here is a person rudderless and out of control in the world.
you know those old crappy cases with three sides (top + left + right) covers that slide on from the back, the type that have a plastic-front that snaps on?
Ive had that cover off my PC for about 2 years, the unit sits under the table. It makes a good foot rest. its shamefully full of dust bunnies and cooled by a 50 year old table-top fan pointed in the side.
Tomorrow I pick up my new 512MB(CAS2 PC2700)@533Mhz)/2200+/80GB screamer... funny that you mentioned keeping the cover off at the time when im about to retire this old girl (PII266) and make her into a ApacheServer...
"I too am a savage; owing no allegiance but to the King of the Cannibals; and ready at any moment to rebel against him"
.sig?
Can you pls provide some context to your
Fargo, North Dakota...Still, the meeting went on until almost ten."
OH MY GOD! You Fargo-ites are P-A-R-T-Y ANIMALS! Almost 10, can you imagine. You better goto Church twice this week..!
ha!
You know, if they got rid of H1B visas, the price of labour would go up. do you think *your* government would look kindly on simple wage-slaves demanding a restriction on supply, while the price of their labour went through the roof????
I suppose, all you Capitalists, who would would give their best McCarthy knee-jerk to: "FORM A COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS UNION AND DEMAND BETTER TREATMENT" on the other hand are crying for a Gummint restriction on supply in the fluid labour market...
Its amazing.
P-L-U-T-O-C-R-A-C-Y
Could any Swede please comment on the way you govern yourself -- i understand you have a broad and vibrant democracy that most participate in.
Not Yet!
/.ers, but this is Modus Operendi for these types -- but most people havnt a clue..
But, the DMCA is the local embodiment of an international Treaty* - ALL COUNTRIES (i bet *your* listed here(!) will end up w/ a DMCA:
See here
*From the dmca: World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty and Performances and Phonograms Treaty, the relevant part (which gave birth to the DMCA) is here:
Article 18
Obligations concerning Technological Measures
Contracting Parties shall provide adequate legal protection and effective legal remedies against the circumvention of effective technological measures that are used by performers or producers of phonograms in connection with the exercise of their rights under this Treaty and that restrict acts, in respect of their performances or phonograms, which are not authorized by the performers or the producers of phonograms concerned or permitted by law.
And, for good measure, here is what Microsoft (our fav friend, w/ MPAA && RIAA) think (quite well of) these bodies/treaties: here
Whats my point? First, WIPO is a body of MultiNational Corporations. America is the seat of Global Capitalism. Global Capitalists are driving treaties like these, and will use American legislation to say ""Look at the wonderful state of the Intellectual Property Industry in America(TM) and you will see what We can do for You. Just enact a law -- JUST LIKE THE DMCA -- and we will play nice with you. If not, you are a Rogue Nation in an the next Axis of Evil.
So, basically, we're all fucked. This problem (global governance via Corporation) is only starting - and its so far off the radar of most -- not the Anti-Capitalists, they may not know this particular play in the detail as most
Wait about 10-15 years, the best is yet to come im sure..
10 from me - ill take my lunch from the fridge.
me-four. I wish i could talk good like that.
The oqo (sheesh) is a 1GHZ CPU - this Tiquit unit is a 300Mhz Geode - would *you* want to run WinXP on a 300Mhz PentiumClass PC?
Katie Couric
AH! I almost missed your title - your a sick bastard.
Bought individually, comparable products would cost you an estimated $250: What?
Anti-virus: $50 Once - not yearly
Backup: $40 online backup - does anyone do this? Whats wrong w/ burning your 'keeper' stuff to a CDR? You certainly wont have room to store your apps/OS, whats the point?Besides, to you want Apple in possession of your personal data - they have nosy admins also you know...
100MB of online storage: $60 there are free hosting companies all over the net..
15MB of email storage, forwarding and POP/IMAP access: $40+ Free with my ISPBR
Home page creation and hosting: $60 Arent there template-style HomeSite(Builder) sites w/ free hosting on the net..? Again, free
Q: Is it true that Apple will begin charging customers for iTools memberships?
.Mac. The membership includes brand new features, like Backup and Virex anti-virus software, and improved versions of the iTools services, like additional email and iDisk storage. The fee is US$99.95 per year, and as a thank you for being loyal customers, existing iTools members can reserve a first year special offer of $49.95. iTools members will have until September 30 to join .Mac. After this time, original iTools accounts will be deactivated.
.Mac membership include?
.Mac membership includes everything you need for life on the Internet. Join .Mac and get the tools you need to share and communicate with family and friends, while keeping your system safe. Software and services included with a .Mac membership are:
.Mac membership for US$49.95. (If purchased within the 60-day grace period). Normal charges (US$99.95) will apply after the first year.
.Mac membership at no charge. Normal charges (US$99.95) will apply after the first year.
.Mac trial accounts, and will continue to have full access to Mac.com Email, HomePages and iDisk, plus the opportunity to sample many of the new .Mac services during the trial period.
.Mac trial account include?
.Mac trial account includes:
.Mac Support Discussion Boards.
.Mac web site will display information about the membership features and charges. Your will also see reminders of account expiration when you log into the .Mac service on the web site.
.Mac member, you can upgrade both your Mac.com Email and your iDisk storage. You can also purchase up to ten additional email accounts.
.Mac membership. The amount of additional iDisk storage will be available to you through the end of the membership.
.Mac membership the membership and additional iDisk storage will be automatically renewed for the following year and your credit card will be charged
.Mac membership?
.Mac members receive thorough web-based support, dedicated to ensuring that they will get the most out of the service. Members have access to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), instant system/network status, the AppleCare Knowledge Base, and private discussion boards moderated by Apple technical support representatives to ensure that questions are answered within one business day.
.Mac Support discussion boards are reserved for paying members only.
.Mac include Internet Service Provider (ISP) services?
.Mac membership does require Internet access. Apple's preferred ISP is EarthLink, and Macintosh customers can get a free 30-day trial.
.Mac
.Mac, how do I preserve my data?
.Mac membership. Custom iCards using your own images will require membership.
.Mac available to Microsoft Windows users?
.Mac trial using a Windows machine, but they can sign up for a full .Mac membership. IDisk and Mac.com Email can be used on a Windows machine.
On Wednesday, July 17, 2002, Apple notified its customers that iTools will be replaced by a new membership service called
Q: What does a
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Communication and sharing
HomePage with new visitor feedback features
Mac.com Email with IMAP and 15MB of storage that can be upgraded for more
Ability to purchase up to 10 additional email accounts
iDisk with 100MB of storage that can be upgraded for more
iDisk utility software for group sharing of files
Safety and security
Backup software to back up your files to iDisk, CD, or DVD
Virex anti-virus software to keep your system protected
Continuous anti-virus updates to protect from the latest threats
Members-only support with private discussion boards moderated by Apple technical support representatives
Q: Why is Apple charging for iTools?
Providing email and storage solutions for millions of customers comes at a considerable cost. In addition, using the Internet today requires more storage space, better ways to share, and new ways to protect your important files. To continue providing iTools services as well as a new set of must-haves for computing on the Internet, Apple is charging an annual fee.
Bought individually, comparable products would cost you an estimated $250:
Anti-virus: $50
Backup: $40
100MB of online storage: $60
15MB of email storage, forwarding and POP/IMAP access: $40+
Home page creation and hosting: $60
(These prices are approximate, and may vary.)
Q: Will current iTools members be given a discount?
Yes. Current iTools members can purchase a one-year
Customers who have already paid for an upgrade to their existing iTools account (for additional storage) will receive the first year of their
Q: Is there a "grace" period before charges begin?
Yes. Existing iTools accounts have been converted to 60-day
Q: What does a
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Trial version of Apple's new Backup software to back up files to iDisk (backup to CD or DVD requires a paid membership)
20MB (vs 100MB for paid membership) of iDisk storage, so you can continue to store all your files in one place
iDisk Utility software to set read/write access to and password protect your Public Folder (great for group sharing of files)
Mac.com Email with 5MB (vs 15MB for paid membership) of email storage, including IMAP/POP and Webmail access, forwarding, and photo signature
HomePage for publishing web sites as well as photo albums directly from iPhoto
iCards, including the ability to use your own images
NOTE: Trial memberships do not include the Virex software or access to
Q: Can I pay monthly?
No. The annual membership fee must be paid at one time.
Q: Do all the new software and services work in both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X?
Backup and iDisk Utility require Mac OS X. All other software and services, including Virex anti-virus, iDisk, Email, HomePage and iDisk, work in both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. iDisk and Mac.com Email also work with most Windows operating systems.
Q: How will Apple notify me of the membership charges?
Apple has notified all iTools account members via their Mac.com Email accounts. They will also receive follow-up emails with more information. The
Q: Can I upgrade my storage space?
Trial members cannot upgrade their storage. But once you become a full
Email storage iDisk storage
15MB Included 100MB (No additional charge) Included
25MB (adding10MB) $10 200MB (adding 100MB) $60
50MB (adding 35MB) $30 300MB (adding 200MB) $100
100MB (adding 85MB) $50 500MB (adding 400MB) $180
200MB (adding 185MB) $90 1GB (adding 900MB) $350
Additional Mac.com Email accounts include 5MB of storage and cost $10 per year. There is no additional storage available for email-only accounts, and the photo signature feature is not available.
Q: I already paid for an iDisk upgrade, what will happen to my account?
If you purchased iDisk storage in the 12 months prior to July 17th, 2002, you will receive a one-year complimentary
Note: At the end of your one-year complimentary
Q: Is there any technical support included in the
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Oh happy day. Ive been branded on slashdot by an AC.
BTW, your only partly right:
He's one of those antiglobalization
No, I am an advocate of a people centered economy, free from unreasonable barriers to people participating equally - an economy that is used as a tool equally and by All People. Not one that is used to create wage slaves and is devoid influence of community morals and wishes. I want more Democracy in Economics. I want less Plutocracy.
anti-technology
HA! No, I love science for science's sake, I am a technofetishist(sp?) if there ever was one. What I dont like is technology used ONLY as a economic tool by capitalists, technology that isnt considered for anything outside of its economic value (ie: pollution it causes, people it displaces, etc). As long as widgets arent unleashed on the world (GM foods/animals that could mess w/ natural bio-diversity and nature for example) - i have no issue.
ominous 'we need to reduce the earth's population by 90%!'
No, we dont need less people, we simply need less pollution/consumption. There is a natural balance of people/ecosystem. We are GROSSLY out of balance (ie we are polluting faster than the environment can 'suck it up' ++ we are using resources faster than they are created / replenished)... unless you believe that planet should be rid of all life other than ourselves and what we need to support ourselves (a future of pavement and enclosed food factories..) Think im an a reactionary? I think your a fool too for being so complacent, ignorant and myopic.
envirofascists
Good word!! I think ill start calling myself that in conjunction with tree-hugger and hippy. You know, it is a very successfull tactic for people who are maligned for their opinions/class/race/beliefs to adopt the insulting epitaths shouted by the ignorant. After all, it worked for the niggers, kikes, wetbacks and fags....
In short, its people like you who will be first against the wall when the revolution comes (hehehe i did that just for you my little, small minded AC friend).
4. That the US Government stops subsidizing gasoline (et al) and it goes up to $15 a gallon*.
I dont care if you fat-asses have to ride a bike, im tired of slowly being choked and poisoned to death.
*I would much prefer a cohesive social policy that analyzed the cost of pollution etc etc, but you yankees love your Free Market(TM) */me rolls eyes*
car weigh 500 pounds to match the performance of a gasoline vehicle, you are doing something wrong. If you have to use bicycle tires because normal tires create too much friction, you are doing something wrong.
What? What is the precondition that requires vehicles to be terribly heavy and require fat-friction-loving tires? Maybe *YOU* dont understand, but the ICE, big heavy cars driven by 1 person with terrible gas-milage IS A FAILED design -- witness global warming, toxic rivers and smog-filled urban areas.
The point isnt "i want a ZEV or LEV to be EXACTLY like my present car" but "what do i *need* in personal transportation, what does *not* making the right choices cost me (us)?"... again, th think greenfaces choking urbanites with gas-masks here...
you have re-evaluate the method you go from point A to point B. Ever ride a bus? sheesh.
Wait just a minute friends. As much as I love technology, and the idea of a 'zero-emmission', radically designed vehicle is awful fun to think about, lets get real please.
.... instead of killing it. For Conspiracy-Prone: I guess their buddies in the oil business didnt like the idea of not having a product to sell.. but i guess Hydrogen Filing Stations is all the same to them...
GM is presently taking the State of California to court over its ZEV rules. It cancelled its EV1 - which was arguably the best ZEV around...
Now we hear of GMs * new real big commitment * to introducing a method for us to get off-the-oil, and its only (in the best flying-car style promise) 8 years away! They promise, there not kidding - just give them some time to deveolpe this new best thing, all the while allowing them to continue with the filthy ICE vehicles they produce now -- they promise to get us off the junk Real Soon Now(TM).
No wonder GM is winning awards for GreenWashing
Dont get your chequebooks out just yet friends, this sounds like allot of smoke-mirrors FUD to give their Lobbyists some time to convince(bribe) the Plutocrats in Washington to ease off the legislation.
In conclusion: Fuck GM.
Maybe they should spend some of that $1.5B on reaching some economies-of-scale for their ZEV EV program
I agree with the xine recommendation, have a look here: here it talks about mplayer, but you can surf down to the middle of the page. What you want is avifile -- grab that.
Have a look at section 4 of the Xine Faq about where to put them, and exactly which files your after.
How about this from our friends at Linux Liberation Front, the win32codecs (half-way-down(win32-codecs-1.0-1plf.i586)) all packed up for 'ya.
Enjoy!
The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.
Look at the bible! Does anyone actually care about what's in it?
Are you kidding? The bible is a tuned manipulation device, presented as 'The Wisdom of God' but really the embodiment of the church's effort to control the masses.
Why th e *&*Q!@( would I care about the hallucinations contained in a work of fiction? What you Jews/Christians/Muslims fail to understand is that the bible is not an absolute re-telling of history. It is not an academic account of the last 4000 years. It is a tool, a collection of stories used to manipulate people, cleverly crafted as Indisputable Fact.
If there is anything I would tell future generations:
There is NO All-powerfull God. Take responsibilty for yourselves and one-another. You are all in absolute control over what your future will bring.