If i'm being paid to pursue my interestes I need to produce. Many times I feel like doing something random, rather than restore the car or learn the language. I like my free time.
If malpractice was a real threat to a software vendor the code would be super tested and regulated. We wouldn't have as much innovation. Now, there are many new 'features' that I wouldn't cry if we had lost, but the net effect would be to slow things down. The internet surely would not have hit critical mass as soon as it did. If regulation went into effect in 1985 we'd probably still be using Netscape 1...although the blink tag would likely be outlawed:)
Eventually there will be a schism as to which way the building is going to develop. Some will think there are excessive orniments and features that take away from the functionality. Others will mourn the fact that the Microsoft building has off-set it's doors so that access paths no longer reach it. Eventually the building will physicaly split in half but each half will still have to share things like plumbing and bathrooms.
The worm writers sure aren't getting a tough punishment, and think of all the damage they've done. It's clear to me that the law has failed those who use technology.
Besides...It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission.
Even product activation can be circumvented when you own the machine the software is running on. I guess the crackers will never stop...obviously not skilled enough to have a real job coding, they need something to amuse themselves when home from the grocery bagging job.
Say you wrote a book with this claim in it. According to your logic, 2000 years from now people would read it and remark "Why, George Bush WAS president then! Therefore this author MUST have had a 12" penis!".
Now THAT would be a kickass battle. I wonder who would win...who do you think has the bigger warchest? Of course, Bill is fighting for pride and the music usurers are fighting for their lives...
Me being a car freak at a young age I was always all over my vehicles...crappy as they were trying to keep them operatin at peak. Definately would have noticed that!
...I haven't ever seen an iRiver commercial on TV. Maybe in magazines, but I only read car mags anyway (who would buy a technology mag on paper?!) Lots of prime time TV ad dollars spent by Apple and nobody else means...yup...lots of people who had no idea there were other players until the indoctrination was too strong!:D
I tend to stay in areas where they don't keep 9s in their waists and shoot people for looking at they baby momma. I have no reason or desire to go slumming with the poor...the poor can't drive, can't raise their kids and just don't know how to behave in a civilized manner.
But you are right...I'd never get into an argument with some ghetto or trailer looking mofo with nothing to live for. I'd just walk away and remind myself to get a home defense weapon before it's too late.
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What about the ultimate chicken-egg problem: the idea of a god?
I mean...it's not like the dead are voting...
..those would likely be some killer treasure maps for theives with the means...
If i'm being paid to pursue my interestes I need to produce. Many times I feel like doing something random, rather than restore the car or learn the language. I like my free time.
Duh.
Can't believe the original poster took the time to type out those 'reasons'. Geez..
If malpractice was a real threat to a software vendor the code would be super tested and regulated. We wouldn't have as much innovation. Now, there are many new 'features' that I wouldn't cry if we had lost, but the net effect would be to slow things down. The internet surely would not have hit critical mass as soon as it did. If regulation went into effect in 1985 we'd probably still be using Netscape 1...although the blink tag would likely be outlawed :)
They kicked ass against the better equiped and organized Roman legions
(yes I know...other mitigating circumstances...let me have my fun)
F that...if you read slashdot you should be smart enough to heed the warning. If you aren't, you get what's coming to you.
Thanks anyway Mommy!
That pretty much trumps all your complaints AC.
I have other interests that require time to pursue. I'm sorry you are so one dimensional.
...always giving the customer what they ask for. ass.
...Both religionists and scientists have faith. It's just that the scientist's faith is backed up by observable phenomena.
Eventually there will be a schism as to which way the building is going to develop. Some will think there are excessive orniments and features that take away from the functionality. Others will mourn the fact that the Microsoft building has off-set it's doors so that access paths no longer reach it. Eventually the building will physicaly split in half but each half will still have to share things like plumbing and bathrooms.
The worm writers sure aren't getting a tough punishment, and think of all the damage they've done. It's clear to me that the law has failed those who use technology.
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Besides...It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission.
I'd rm -R
Even product activation can be circumvented when you own the machine the software is running on. I guess the crackers will never stop...obviously not skilled enough to have a real job coding, they need something to amuse themselves when home from the grocery bagging job.
That's why I work for a corporation.
Say you wrote a book with this claim in it. According to your logic, 2000 years from now people would read it and remark "Why, George Bush WAS president then! Therefore this author MUST have had a 12" penis!".
Hmmm...maybe I should start writing...
Now THAT would be a kickass battle. I wonder who would win...who do you think has the bigger warchest? Of course, Bill is fighting for pride and the music usurers are fighting for their lives...
If each person takes less than 7 seconds to dig 1/500 of the hole...
A reliable, turn-key cooling system seems the hard part. Once you have that, you can keep upgrading and overclocking the new gear.
Me being a car freak at a young age I was always all over my vehicles...crappy as they were trying to keep them operatin at peak. Definately would have noticed that!
Yah know?
...I haven't ever seen an iRiver commercial on TV. Maybe in magazines, but I only read car mags anyway (who would buy a technology mag on paper?!) Lots of prime time TV ad dollars spent by Apple and nobody else means...yup...lots of people who had no idea there were other players until the indoctrination was too strong! :D
I mean, a Nazi soldier who broke ranks? Heh...yeah...I think I'd follow orders too and sort it all out later.
Of course, I didn't read the article but I'm quite sure he left the country to some 2nd or 3rd world hole. Bush should go bomb them.
I tend to stay in areas where they don't keep 9s in their waists and shoot people for looking at they baby momma. I have no reason or desire to go slumming with the poor...the poor can't drive, can't raise their kids and just don't know how to behave in a civilized manner.
But you are right...I'd never get into an argument with some ghetto or trailer looking mofo with nothing to live for. I'd just walk away and remind myself to get a home defense weapon before it's too late.