I always love it when some stupid green freak comes up with FUD like this. It shows how ignorant they actually are.
Just about every food crop is a "genetically modified organism". Corn, brussel sprouts, broccoli, and wheat are the result of modification by selective planting over generations. Cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower all have the same root ancestor.
I am always amazed that idiots like you offer up propaganda websites as proof of something.
Tell me, oh great and wise greenie, how do you propose to feed the population with the reduced, shriveled crops that would result from the banning of everything you are opposed to?
Did you know that plants that are grown without insecticide have high levels of naturally occurring carcinogens? Maybe you should start protesting for the use of insecticides on organic foods to protect people.
They have the right to peacefully protest. They did, in fact, peacefully protest. But, the moment they stepped on private property, they were trespassing. I know, why don't I come over to your house and protest your stupidity by taking over you living room. After all, you should not be able to hide behind public property either.
Some people protested and got arrested!!1one!!! The end of the world is near! Democracy is falling and we are all going to die!!!one!1! Kill all authority figures!!11!one!11!
There was that enough misplaced and misused fear and outrage for you? I hope so because that is all you are going to get.
If you're going to make a living designing and maintaining databases, or software that uses databases, you're really going to need to understand things that are presented in a technical matter, your success will depend on it.
That may be, but that is not the target audience of this book. This book is geared towards people who are just beginning to learn about databases. Because it is manga, it is targeted at a younger audience. I wouldn't give this to the guy in the next cubicle. But, I might give it to my 15yo nephew. Or, the 18 or 20yo who needs to know about an RDBMS is for her business/marketing course. Or, my 28yo xgf who loves manga and doesn't know much about computers and databases but may want/need to learn.
If someone is going to do as you describe, they may get their start with this book and then go on to other, more technical books.
In other words, you don't like it. Well, it is a matter of personal preference and taste. I am sure every woman you know has perky DD tits with a 24in waist and 34in hips.
Or, to put it more succinctly "Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink."
This is kind of dumbed down for space and a few other reasons, but....
Cell towers cost a lot of money, both to establish and to maintain. From land lease to electricity to connectivity, the towers require money.
And, a cell tower can only handle so many simultaneous users. The greater the population density, the more towers are needed to serve the population. Add to that the fact that users demand as much coverage as possible, even in remote areas, and you end up with some towers existing only to provide coverage to passing travelers, such as on long stretches of highway. Money must still be spent to maintain those towers even if there are few people using them.
There is a huge difference in the infrastructure required to send a text message and the infrastructure required to send an email. The infrastructure cost of cellular services is much higher, over a lower bandwidth channel, and amortized over a smaller number of customers per unit.
By the way, the data channel used to send email from a cell phone is robbed from the voice channels, so more people sending email means fewer channels available for voice calls.
That is irrelevant. The will also be licenses for the data used by the websites the application accesses. The idea is that Blizzard controls access and distribution of the data that makes up the game.
I suggested looking at the game EULA as it will have a lot of the same restriction on distribution of data.
No, the source data is only from clients who visit sites who use the services of HitLinks.com. That is not neceessarily representative of all users, or even all home users. If and only if the user base of HitLinks.com services reflects accurately the totality of websites and said websites user base reflect the totality of users would the numbers be representative and non-bias and they have not provided any evidence that it is not.
In general, the G1 and the N series have two possible senarios:
One is that they are being bought soley because they have Linux on them. If this were the case, then only Linux geeks would be buying them and their data would skew the results.
The other is that they are being bought because of the functionality said devices provide and it is irrelevant which operating system is on the devices.
In either case, the fact that the devices have Linux on them is irrelevant because there is no choice. One can not get a G1 or an N series device with something other than Linux.
For an example of what happens when choice is available one only has to look at the "netbook" class of device, which had an extremely high Linux market penetration, but rapidly lost ground to Windows based units.
Say I write an app that does not use or distrubute any Blizzard content... It might store, calculate or reproduce information related to Wow that I have originated or collected solely from non-Blizzard sources
Where did those "non-Blizzard sources" get their data? If the data is about one's character(s), then the data is directly related to and covered by agreements with Blizzard. Would you like to bet that all third party sources for in-game information have an agreement with Blizzard stating that Blizzard maintains the right to control distribution of the data? The fact is that the data orginates with Blizzard and so Blizzard has the copyright for the data.
I suggest you read the License and Terms of Service, along with any API licenses.
linux agrees on choosing either KDE or GNOME as the standard GUI for linux.
Nah, they just have to follow Xine's example and roll their own GUI completely separate from any currently existing window manager or desktop environment.
People using Google are searching using the word "Ubuntu" more than they are searching using the phrase "Windows XP". That in no way supports the claim that Ubuntu is more popular than Windows XP.
It merely means that more people are searching on that term. It could very well be people are having bad experiences with Ubuntu, are searching for help with Ubuntu, or are just trying to find out "what is this Ubuntu thing". It also ignores the fact that people might be searching for "WinXP", "Win xP", "Windows", or just "XP" rather than "Windows XP" and that people may be searching for "Vista" rather than "Windows XP" now that Vista is the version coming on new equipment.
This is a classic example of jumping to a conclusion that is not supported by the facts.
We collect data from the browsers of site visitors to our exclusive on-demand network of live stats customers.
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Also, the linked site does not appear to differentiate between general purpose computers and appliances, which could skew the results. Devices like the G1 from T-mobile and Nokia internet tablets, which are not bought for having Linux, but rather for the functionality they provide, should probably not be listed under Linux.
No, you didn't. You just implied it was OK and are now using your little escape hatch to back off your implied position.
His monopoly to that information is a legal right, which you are violating. You know, just like all the other legal granted rights you whine about being broken, such as a non-existent right to privacy in regards to information posted on the internet.
In other words, you are not just a shitbag, you are a cowardly shitbag who has no conviction in his words. You would make a good politician.
Theft of service is defined by state laws, which vary by state, but typically define the crime as knowingly securing the performance of a service by deception or threat, diverting another's services to the actor's own benefit, or holding personal property beyond the expiration of rental period without consent of the owner. Intent to avoid payment may be presumed under certain circumstances, such as failure to pay for an applicable rental charge within 10 days after receiving written notice demanding payment.
Such laws generally classify the crime as a misdemeanor or felony according to the value of the services stolen. Specific amounts vary by state. Local laws should be consulted for specific requirements in your area. The following is an example of a state statute dealing with theft of services:
"(a) A person commits theft of services if
1. the person obtains services, known by that person to be available only for compensation, by deception, force, threat, or other means to avoid payment for the services;
2. having control over the disposition of services of others to which the person is not entitled, the person knowingly diverts those services to the person's own benefit or to the benefit of another not entitled to them; or
3. the person obtains the use of computer time, a computer system, a computer program, a computer network, or any part of a computer system or network, with reckless disregard that the use by that person is unauthorized.
(b) Absconding without paying for hotel, restaurant, or other services for which compensation is customarily paid immediately upon the receiving of them is prima facie evidence that the services were obtained by deception.
(c) A person may not be prosecuted under this section for theft of cable, microwave, subscription, or pay television or other telecommunications service if the service was obtained through the use of a device designed and used to intercept electromagnetic signals directly from a satellite, including a device commonly referred to as a home earth station."
Yes, information is more valuable. And, theft is theft, be it a physical object, a service, or information that was created by the work of one's brow.
That you would suggest that taking something is OK because you don't want to pay the asked for price shows you have no morals or ethics. In short, you are a fucking piece of shit.
And, your point is? She chose to have a Facebook account. She chose to follow the interviewer's directions. She made her choices. Oh, and extortion is a valid exploit against human targets.
I wonder if she had refused and did not get the job, could she have sued the company and won.
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I always love it when some stupid green freak comes up with FUD like this. It shows how ignorant they actually are.
Just about every food crop is a "genetically modified organism". Corn, brussel sprouts, broccoli, and wheat are the result of modification by selective planting over generations. Cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower all have the same root ancestor.
I am always amazed that idiots like you offer up propaganda websites as proof of something.
Tell me, oh great and wise greenie, how do you propose to feed the population with the reduced, shriveled crops that would result from the banning of everything you are opposed to?
Did you know that plants that are grown without insecticide have high levels of naturally occurring carcinogens? Maybe you should start protesting for the use of insecticides on organic foods to protect people.
They have the right to peacefully protest. They did, in fact, peacefully protest. But, the moment they stepped on private property, they were trespassing. I know, why don't I come over to your house and protest your stupidity by taking over you living room. After all, you should not be able to hide behind public property either.
Some people protested and got arrested!!1one!!! The end of the world is near! Democracy is falling and we are all going to die!!!one!1! Kill all authority figures!!11!one!11!
There was that enough misplaced and misused fear and outrage for you? I hope so because that is all you are going to get.
Why the fuck did this make it on to Slashdot?
Yeah, I remember that movie. I also remember it had absolutely nothing to do with reality, let alone this.
That may be, but that is not the target audience of this book. This book is geared towards people who are just beginning to learn about databases. Because it is manga, it is targeted at a younger audience. I wouldn't give this to the guy in the next cubicle. But, I might give it to my 15yo nephew. Or, the 18 or 20yo who needs to know about an RDBMS is for her business/marketing course. Or, my 28yo xgf who loves manga and doesn't know much about computers and databases but may want/need to learn.
If someone is going to do as you describe, they may get their start with this book and then go on to other, more technical books.
Why not? In this age of ADD, ADHD, and general low attention span, this might be the ONLY way for someone to learn a dry subject.
In other words, you don't like it. Well, it is a matter of personal preference and taste. I am sure every woman you know has perky DD tits with a 24in waist and 34in hips.
Or, to put it more succinctly "Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink."
This is kind of dumbed down for space and a few other reasons, but....
Cell towers cost a lot of money, both to establish and to maintain. From land lease to electricity to connectivity, the towers require money.
And, a cell tower can only handle so many simultaneous users. The greater the population density, the more towers are needed to serve the population. Add to that the fact that users demand as much coverage as possible, even in remote areas, and you end up with some towers existing only to provide coverage to passing travelers, such as on long stretches of highway. Money must still be spent to maintain those towers even if there are few people using them.
There is a huge difference in the infrastructure required to send a text message and the infrastructure required to send an email. The infrastructure cost of cellular services is much higher, over a lower bandwidth channel, and amortized over a smaller number of customers per unit.
By the way, the data channel used to send email from a cell phone is robbed from the voice channels, so more people sending email means fewer channels available for voice calls.
That is irrelevant. The will also be licenses for the data used by the websites the application accesses. The idea is that Blizzard controls access and distribution of the data that makes up the game.
I suggested looking at the game EULA as it will have a lot of the same restriction on distribution of data.
2 words: Cellular towers.
No, the source data is only from clients who visit sites who use the services of HitLinks.com. That is not neceessarily representative of all users, or even all home users. If and only if the user base of HitLinks.com services reflects accurately the totality of websites and said websites user base reflect the totality of users would the numbers be representative and non-bias and they have not provided any evidence that it is not.
In general, the G1 and the N series have two possible senarios:
One is that they are being bought soley because they have Linux on them. If this were the case, then only Linux geeks would be buying them and their data would skew the results.
The other is that they are being bought because of the functionality said devices provide and it is irrelevant which operating system is on the devices.
In either case, the fact that the devices have Linux on them is irrelevant because there is no choice. One can not get a G1 or an N series device with something other than Linux.
For an example of what happens when choice is available one only has to look at the "netbook" class of device, which had an extremely high Linux market penetration, but rapidly lost ground to Windows based units.
I have looked up the laws. It is obvious you haven't.
Where did those "non-Blizzard sources" get their data?
If the data is about one's character(s), then the data is directly related to and covered by agreements with Blizzard. Would you like to bet that all third party sources for in-game information have an agreement with Blizzard stating that Blizzard maintains the right to control distribution of the data? The fact is that the data orginates with Blizzard and so Blizzard has the copyright for the data.
I suggest you read the License and Terms of Service, along with any API licenses.
It is not my homework as I know what the definitions are and you obviously don't.
Nah, they just have to follow Xine's example and roll their own GUI completely separate from any currently existing window manager or desktop environment.
People using Google are searching using the word "Ubuntu" more than they are searching using the phrase "Windows XP". That in no way supports the claim that Ubuntu is more popular than Windows XP.
It merely means that more people are searching on that term. It could very well be people are having bad experiences with Ubuntu, are searching for help with Ubuntu, or are just trying to find out "what is this Ubuntu thing". It also ignores the fact that people might be searching for "WinXP", "Win xP", "Windows", or just "XP" rather than "Windows XP" and that people may be searching for "Vista" rather than "Windows XP" now that Vista is the version coming on new equipment.
This is a classic example of jumping to a conclusion that is not supported by the facts.
Where did you pull that up? I just did a quick look for more info and must have missed that.
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Also, the linked site does not appear to differentiate between general purpose computers and appliances, which could skew the results. Devices like the G1 from T-mobile and Nokia internet tablets, which are not bought for having Linux, but rather for the functionality they provide, should probably not be listed under Linux.
The only "facts" you have are the lies made up by people who think it is ok to violate other people's rights and take other's property as their own.
Try looking up the various laws of the various types of theft and then get back to me.
The man, and I use the term loosely, is a pig, so it is fitting.
No, you didn't. You just implied it was OK and are now using your little escape hatch to back off your implied position.
His monopoly to that information is a legal right, which you are violating. You know, just like all the other legal granted rights you whine about being broken, such as a non-existent right to privacy in regards to information posted on the internet.
In other words, you are not just a shitbag, you are a cowardly shitbag who has no conviction in his words. You would make a good politician.
You forget theft of service:
Now, shut the fuck up.
Yes, information is more valuable. And, theft is theft, be it a physical object, a service, or information that was created by the work of one's brow.
That you would suggest that taking something is OK because you don't want to pay the asked for price shows you have no morals or ethics. In short, you are a fucking piece of shit.
So, I take it you play EVE Online.
And, your point is? She chose to have a Facebook account. She chose to follow the interviewer's directions. She made her choices. Oh, and extortion is a valid exploit against human targets.
I wonder if she had refused and did not get the job, could she have sued the company and won.