I don't claim to know the answer, but I think this is something that the RedHat, IBM, Novell, ect. legal teams should be looking into.
Write a compatibility layer from scratch, without using any GPL code.
This would be the safest implementation, but we know that SCO's business is now based on lawsuits, not software.
Write a compatibility layer using some GPL code
This is what I suspect, especially since Caldera was once a Linux company. However, since they have declared war on the GPL, it would seem that they lost any right to use GPL software. (disclaimer: IANAL)
Port an existing and working compatibility layer, that has a licence that permits closed-source implementation.
If I was in SCO's situation, this is what I would do. However, SCO has shown an utter lack of clue to this point, why would they start now?
Unfortunately, it seems to be a problem for some people to distinguish between actual flamebait or trolling, and what is sometimes an honest mistake, a different sense of humor, or simply a different viewpoint. I firmly believe that potential moderators should be given a competency exam before receiving moderation privileges.
I can only wonder at the number of GPL violations that surely exist in that software. I would advise companies to steer clear of such legally encumbered software, and use the free and clear Linux or BSD operating systems instead.
I think what he's saying is that everyone affected by Windows insecurity should be entitled some compensation for having to deal with the effects of viruses, trojans, ect.
Personally, I'm sick of receiving phishing scams and spam from zombie Windows boxes, and Apache logs full of IIS exploit attempts.
The problem is that Europe is starting to develop a hare-trigger for banning US imports.
I think their is a grate deal of pent-up frustration with U.S. policy in Europe. It would be a misteak for us to loose our cool, lest it effect foreign relations. Some radicals in this country even want to brake with the U.N., which is not a good idea persay. Game over, viola!
There are a few misconceptions about floppy disks, it seems. Let me try to clear some of them up:
3.5" DD - 1 MB unformatted
3.5" HD - 2 MB unformatted
3.5" ED - 4 MB unformatted
Now, the effective capacity depends on the fomatting method. For standard PC formatting, you get 720 KB and 1.44 MB, respectively. However, some altertative formats offer more efficient formatting options. For example, my Commodore can get 800 KB and 1.6 MB from the same disks.
Info? I'm not a Linix guru, but I'm far from a newbie. I can compile a custom kernel, configure Samba, Apache, and the rest, but I just don't grok Info (or Emacs for that matter). Asking a newbie to use Info would be an exercise in futility, IMHO.
Except I don't think EV1 wants to get back on board with Linux. Wouldn't want to piss off Microsoft by turning on their lapdog, SCO, would they? If that happened, why, EV1 might not be offered such low low prices for Windows server next year.
Very interesting, and also explains why ATMs have their numpad upside down. I think either standard would be equally hard for a new user, and I'm just more used to my PC numpad. But it can be confusing with two standards, maybe someday they will standardize on one or the other.:)
I wish phone manufacturers would design a phone with the number keys laid out like a standard numpad (789, 456, 123). I'd pay good money for a phone like that.
The security technologies included with Service Pack 2 will allow for better protection against network-based attacks.. Windows Firewall is now turned on by default and all ports are closed except when they are in use.
I hope their firewall doesn't open ports automatically, or it's nothing more than swiss cheese.
Especially when it's an under-the-table deal like this was. If they're such an upstanding business, why do they resort to shady deals to undermine their competitors?
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I don't claim to know the answer, but I think this is something that the RedHat, IBM, Novell, ect. legal teams should be looking into.
Write a compatibility layer from scratch, without using any GPL code.
This would be the safest implementation, but we know that SCO's business is now based on lawsuits, not software.
Write a compatibility layer using some GPL code
This is what I suspect, especially since Caldera was once a Linux company. However, since they have declared war on the GPL, it would seem that they lost any right to use GPL software. (disclaimer: IANAL)
Port an existing and working compatibility layer, that has a licence that permits closed-source implementation.
If I was in SCO's situation, this is what I would do. However, SCO has shown an utter lack of clue to this point, why would they start now?
Carorcar is getting slower guys, keep going we can do it!!
Unfortunately, it seems to be a problem for some people to distinguish between actual flamebait or trolling, and what is sometimes an honest mistake, a different sense of humor, or simply a different viewpoint. I firmly believe that potential moderators should be given a competency exam before receiving moderation privileges.
Nothing in the realm of computer science is that simple.
Except for EMACS vs vi of course. Vi is clearly the superior text editor, while EMACS is the superior operating environment.
Oh, wait..
I can only wonder at the number of GPL violations that surely exist in that software. I would advise companies to steer clear of such legally encumbered software, and use the free and clear Linux or BSD operating systems instead.
Heh, I'm not touching that one. Good point though!
Do what you feel is morally right and damn the torpedos.
Sounds a bit like Mutually Assured Destruction. Welcome to the Internet Cold War..
But Linux runs just fine on PowerPC?
I think what he's saying is that everyone affected by Windows insecurity should be entitled some compensation for having to deal with the effects of viruses, trojans, ect.
Personally, I'm sick of receiving phishing scams and spam from zombie Windows boxes, and Apache logs full of IIS exploit attempts.
The problem is that Europe is starting to develop a hare-trigger for banning US imports.
I think their is a grate deal of pent-up frustration with U.S. policy in Europe. It would be a misteak for us to loose our cool, lest it effect foreign relations. Some radicals in this country even want to brake with the U.N., which is not a good idea persay. Game over, viola!
Old programmers never die, they just JSR without RTS.. :)
There are a few misconceptions about floppy disks, it seems. Let me try to clear some of them up:
Now, the effective capacity depends on the fomatting method. For standard PC formatting, you get 720 KB and 1.44 MB, respectively. However, some altertative formats offer more efficient formatting options. For example, my Commodore can get 800 KB and 1.6 MB from the same disks.
Info? I'm not a Linix guru, but I'm far from a newbie. I can compile a custom kernel, configure Samba, Apache, and the rest, but I just don't grok Info (or Emacs for that matter). Asking a newbie to use Info would be an exercise in futility, IMHO.
Except I don't think EV1 wants to get back on board with Linux. Wouldn't want to piss off Microsoft by turning on their lapdog, SCO, would they? If that happened, why, EV1 might not be offered such low low prices for Windows server next year.
Very interesting, and also explains why ATMs have their numpad upside down. I think either standard would be equally hard for a new user, and I'm just more used to my PC numpad. But it can be confusing with two standards, maybe someday they will standardize on one or the other. :)
I wish phone manufacturers would design a phone with the number keys laid out like a standard numpad (789, 456, 123). I'd pay good money for a phone like that.
Your friend should return the game then. EB actually has a decent return policy, unlike most other retailers of video/computer games.
From the developer's guide. Emphasis mine.
The security technologies included with Service Pack 2 will allow for better protection against network-based attacks.. Windows Firewall is now turned on by default and all ports are closed except when they are in use.
I hope their firewall doesn't open ports automatically, or it's nothing more than swiss cheese.
I don't think floppies were supposed to last 25 years.
You'd be surprised, the vast majority of my 20+ year old C64 disks work just fine. (That's not to say I haven't made backups though.)
So, who is the plaintiff here, who has been wronged? Redhat? Suse? Novell? IBM?
Yes.
Especially when it's an under-the-table deal like this was. If they're such an upstanding business, why do they resort to shady deals to undermine their competitors?
32K was enough to go to the moon, and it was enough for me!
Troll? I was asking a serious question based on the parent's comments. Jeez, some people are sensitive!
Kazaa does not use the Gnutella network, they use the FastTrack network. It is however similar to Gnutella, with no centralized server.