.. ElementaryOS provides this, without the restrictions that plague Apple. This is a Linux distro that is not supposed to simply apply an OSX skin to a desktop environment - that can be done easily - but instead replicate the overall experience thereof within the framework of Freedom that Linux provides... it can be a tool to leverage those who are interested in an OSX-like experience to come to Linux and see the benefits thereof.
So what do you think the Apple lawyers will think of this release? Especially since they are selling this "OS"
More like someone wanted something different from what was already available, and put their desire into a project that created something new.
Good for them. Hacker spirit and all.
But basically taking a bunch of Ubuntu themes, adding some different application handling code, a new desktop manager and touting it as an "OS" is disingenuous to say the least.
So you mean to tell me all those people in the passing lane, who are driving significantly slower than the speed limit, weaving from side to side within their lane, and have their head tilted over, looking down, with their cell phone clamped to their ear are safe drivers?????
Star Trek gets away with the no-money concept because it's a post-scarcity society where you can conjure up almost anything from your replicator or holodeck.
Star Trek has some sort of de facto currency and is a scarcity based society, otherwise everyone would be their own captain of their own personal starship. The portrayal of ST as a post-scarcity based society is just something that is glossed over in order to get to the rest of the story.
UI advances like GG are supposed to make driving with technology safer, not more dangerous. Let's be real: we're only a few short years from on-windshield HUDs for navigation, driving metrics, etc.
And what does the poor schmoe who had his travel money stolen? Did the TSA make all those people whole?
Years ago I was flying into the US with a locked Pelican case full of expensive camera equipment. Sometime after I entered the US, the TSA cut the locks off and searched the case (and thoughtfully put the remains of the locks back inside the case along with a pamphlet explaining what had happened). They made no attempt to re-secure the case. When I finally received the case a camera was missing (*) and I have no idea if it was the TSA or someone else who stole it, but the TSA definitely empowered the thief. I looked into making a claim on the TSA/Airline etc but it was difficult to the point that I just gave up in the end.
* Out of a camera case with $2500 of SLR film cameras and lenses (including my fav 80-200mm lens) the thief stole an old compact digital camera that was probably only worth $75 at the time.
2 years ago I was flying to Bolivia with a group that included a local journalist to cover the trip. The cheap arsed flight went through 3 intermediate stops in central america before getting to our destination. I didn't know it before we left, but the journalist had packed a brand new, high end, Canon DLSR in her checked luggage which was to be her main camera on the trip, and kept her back-up video camera in hand luggage. Guess what didn't make it to the destination? Some people just have no clue, and not even a clue enough to ask if what they are doing is reasonable.
Take that all you people that think Australia being founded by a bunch of criminals was a bad thing:P
4 Copyright, circumvention, competition, and remedies
Recommendation 4 The Committee recommends that the parallel importation restrictions still found in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) be lifted, and that the parallel importation defence in the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) be reviewed and xiii broadened to ensure it is effective in allowing the importation of genuine goods.
Recommendation 5 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government amend the Copyright Act’s section 10(1) anti-circumvention provisions to clarify and secure consumers’ rights to circumvent technological protection measures that control geographic market segmentation.
Recommendation 6 The Committee further recommends that the Australian Government investigate options to educate Australian consumers and businesses as to:
* the extent to which they may circumvent geoblocking mechanisms in order to access cheaper legitimate goods;
* the tools and techniques which they may use to do so; and
*the way in which their rights under the Australian Consumer Law may be affected should they choose to do so.
Recommendation 7 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government, in conjunction with relevant agencies, consider the creation of a ‘right of resale’ in relation to digitally distributed content, and clarification of ‘fair use’ rights for consumers, businesses, and educational institutions, including restrictions on vendors’ ability to ‘lock’ digital content into a particular ecosystem.
Recommendation 8 The Committee recommends the repeal of section 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Recommendation 9 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government consider enacting a ban on geoblocking as an option of last resort, should persistent market failure exist in spite of the changes to the Competition and Consumer Act and the Copyright Act recommended in this report.
Recommendation 10 That the Australian Government investigate the feasibility of amending the Competition and Consumer Act so that contracts or terms of service which seek to enforce geoblocking are considered void.
Not excusing this, but perhaps they've tried and haven't been able to redesign a mailer that doesn't somehow infringe on Netflix's mailer patent (and any others that likely exist):
Slashdot Mirror
Guess you're that guy.
Zzz...
Oh Crap .. is /. really social media now?
So what do you think the Apple lawyers will think of this release? Especially since they are selling this "OS"
More like someone wanted something different from what was already available, and put their desire into a project that created something new.
Good for them. Hacker spirit and all.
But basically taking a bunch of Ubuntu themes, adding some different application handling code, a new desktop manager and touting it as an "OS" is disingenuous to say the least.
Us healthy folks living into our 80s and 90s requiring round the clock care is where the real costs are.
The "Death Panels" will take care of you. [ /sarcasm ]
The death panels already exist and have existed for years and years - however their correct name is Actuary.
A selection of cats said "Meh".
..just move the voting to sundays, like every other sensible western nation does it.
Some sensible nations do it on Saturdays!
Anyway there is a movement to try and change this in the US: Why Tuesday?
Also there are things like this: Bill would let Californians vote on Saturday
So you mean to tell me all those people in the passing lane, who are driving significantly slower than the speed limit, weaving from side to side within their lane, and have their head tilted over, looking down, with their cell phone clamped to their ear are safe drivers?????
Elon Musk Admits he is Too Busy to Build Hyperloop
The editors should be paying me to do their homework.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do-wDPoC6GM
This already happened.
Sorry I don't have any mod points for you :-(
Star Trek gets away with the no-money concept because it's a post-scarcity society where you can conjure up almost anything from your replicator or holodeck.
Star Trek has some sort of de facto currency and is a scarcity based society, otherwise everyone would be their own captain of their own personal starship. The portrayal of ST as a post-scarcity based society is just something that is glossed over in order to get to the rest of the story.
UI advances like GG are supposed to make driving with technology safer, not more dangerous. Let's be real: we're only a few short years from on-windshield HUDs for navigation, driving metrics, etc.
A few short years away?? This is an article from 12 months ago Top 5 HUDs in modern cars today
Remember this when you get an urge to say that America and Western society is oppressive, and when you decide that Islam is a peaceful religion.
Saying that that Wahhabism is representative of Islam is like saying that the Westoboro Baptist Church is representative of Christians.
What the hell is a sex tourist? Is there a country called sex?
It's a tourist who goes to a country specifically in order to have sex with some one who is most likely a minor. Sex tourism
Anyway, it was announced that the TSA would be doing random luggage checks as we boarded the plane.
I have also seen TSA agents taking samples of drinks as people lined up at the gate and then testing it on the spot for who knows what.
And what does the poor schmoe who had his travel money stolen? Did the TSA make all those people whole?
Years ago I was flying into the US with a locked Pelican case full of expensive camera equipment. Sometime after I entered the US, the TSA cut the locks off and searched the case (and thoughtfully put the remains of the locks back inside the case along with a pamphlet explaining what had happened). They made no attempt to re-secure the case. When I finally received the case a camera was missing (*) and I have no idea if it was the TSA or someone else who stole it, but the TSA definitely empowered the thief. I looked into making a claim on the TSA/Airline etc but it was difficult to the point that I just gave up in the end.
* Out of a camera case with $2500 of SLR film cameras and lenses (including my fav 80-200mm lens) the thief stole an old compact digital camera that was probably only worth $75 at the time.
I am not surprised
Why would you check that kind of money?
2 years ago I was flying to Bolivia with a group that included a local journalist to cover the trip. The cheap arsed flight went through 3 intermediate stops in central america before getting to our destination. I didn't know it before we left, but the journalist had packed a brand new, high end, Canon DLSR in her checked luggage which was to be her main camera on the trip, and kept her back-up video camera in hand luggage. Guess what didn't make it to the destination? Some people just have no clue, and not even a clue enough to ask if what they are doing is reasonable.
Would you like flies with that?
*crickets*
Yes please .. I'll have a serving of crickets, and if you have them can I get a serve of Snowy Tree Crickets to go??
And special rendition
Edith Cowan on the $50 since the 90s.
You need to look at some smaller notes
But the behind the scenes NSA checks delayed my posting
Even I've heard of Taxachusetts and I don't live anywhere near it.
Take that all you people that think Australia being founded by a bunch of criminals was a bad thing :P
4 Copyright, circumvention, competition, and remedies
Recommendation 4 The Committee recommends that the parallel importation restrictions still found in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) be lifted, and that the parallel importation defence in the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) be reviewed and xiii broadened to ensure it is effective in allowing the importation of genuine goods.
Recommendation 5 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government amend the Copyright Act’s section 10(1) anti-circumvention provisions to clarify and secure consumers’ rights to circumvent technological protection measures that control geographic market segmentation.
Recommendation 6 The Committee further recommends that the Australian Government investigate options to educate Australian consumers and businesses as to:
Recommendation 7 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government, in conjunction with relevant agencies, consider the creation of a ‘right of resale’ in relation to digitally distributed content, and clarification of ‘fair use’ rights for consumers, businesses, and educational institutions, including restrictions on vendors’ ability to ‘lock’ digital content into a particular ecosystem.
Recommendation 8 The Committee recommends the repeal of section 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Recommendation 9 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government consider enacting a ban on geoblocking as an option of last resort, should persistent market failure exist in spite of the changes to the Competition and Consumer Act and the Copyright Act recommended in this report.
Recommendation 10 That the Australian Government investigate the feasibility of amending the Competition and Consumer Act so that contracts or terms of service which seek to enforce geoblocking are considered void.
Not excusing this, but perhaps they've tried and haven't been able to redesign a mailer that doesn't somehow infringe on Netflix's mailer patent (and any others that likely exist):
http://www.google.com/patents/US6966484
All they need to do is to license the technology from Netflix. Is that what patents are meant to be all about?
Even I'm not sure if I should be appending that comment with a "</sacasm>" tag or not.
How about un-funding the massive health fund payments that they were forced to make?