Doesn't exactly sound revolutionary to me. In fact, this sounds a lot like what the Junkbuster proxy can do, which runs on Linux and Windows, can also block ads, and is released under the GPL. http://www.junkbuster.com.
Google has had a Linux search since I started using it, which was a few weeks ago at least. I know for a fact that the Linux search was present before Slashdot's story about Google finally getting out of beta. Oh well.
The way I see it, there is nothing dumb about this guy. It seems to me that he didn't believe Pepsi was giving away the jet, but that was irrelevant. He believed that Pepsi had to give away the jet. I saw that ad and the first thing I said was "They must have only made 6,999,999 Pepsi points", because I just couldn't believe a company would be stupid enough for a commerical like that. That was before I new about the "points for sale", of course.
Well... this is almost like the Happy Hacker wargames, except that it's worthwhile (prizes amounting to more than recognition). That, and it isn't intrisically flawed because it isn't run by Carolyn Meinel....
I have a question about something that I've never really understood... I'm 15, so I guess I can't enter contracts, huh? Does that mean that if I had the desire and the ability, I could reverse-engineer Windows or something simply because I never agreed not to?
Funny thing, your comment wasn't in agreement with any/. "party lines" that I'm aware of, but it wasn't suppresed. Imagine that. Besides, if you feel this way, why do you even bother reading/.?
Alright, so we shouldn't look at porn. The point is we should be allowed to look at porn. I know this is getting kind of off-topic but you seem to be saying that censorshp is good because it blocks the evil porn demon. Wether we should look at porn, though, isn't their decision.
I don't know, the good folks at cDc are constantly saying that they published the first e-zine, since 1984 or something. Anyways, I had completely forgotten about it but the Hackers' Manifesto should be included. That's some powerful reading.
I'm not sure if this is what you're saying or not, but if it is I agree with it: those who have money to throw away (like the good people at capsule.net) are already registering frivolous domains, NSI's monopoly is only allowing those who can afford it to do it. So, hey, shouldn't we all have the right to register stupid domain names?
Another thing to consider is that Linux installations are getting easier and easier... I haven't used it but apparently the latest version of Caldera's distro (OpenLinux or something, I think) actaully comes with a Windows installation program so the user doesn't have to use a boot disk, etc, and one writer even noted that while it's installing the user is presented with a nice game of Tetris (I think).
Also, more and more manufaturers are selling Linux OEM, so in that case (obviously) ease-of-installation isn't really an issue, just as it isn't for Windoze now.
One more thing that keeps getting mentioned is the improved GUI development for Linux, with KDE, Gnome, etc. I haven't used Gnome but I know that KDE is great and, of course, will only keep getting better.
Eventually I think that Linux will certainly have a chance on the desktop.
Hmm... why does everybody hate Bill Gates? www.kmfms.com. One more thing, I think most of us can agree that Linus is in a very similar position, and well, he seems to be much more popular than Bill...
I've seen great examples of programs which do this very well. Obviously, it will be possible to do it wrong--banners that interrupt you, etc. First you need to consider the proliferation of these ads... they'll basically be limited to internet type programs, because the software will need to update the ads and the user will need somewhere to go when it's clicked. Of course, it's possible that software just puts in product ads, rather than web site ads, where no internet connection is necessary. Now then, how to do it right: two examples I've seen of this are MP3Spy and MP3 Fiend, both for Windoze. These programs have a section of the screen devoted to banners, not popups. Therefore, you're never really interrupted by ads. The bottom line, I think, is that it could be worse... we could be foreced to pay for the softare. Given those choices, I'd take ads any day...
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Doesn't exactly sound revolutionary to me. In fact, this sounds a lot like what the Junkbuster proxy can do, which runs on Linux and Windows, can also block ads, and is released under the GPL. http://www.junkbuster.com.
For anyone interested, this is my vague rememberance of the Doom or Quake FAQ:
Q: Are you guys satan worshippers?
A: No, just like we're not Nazis.
So there you have it, the reason there are satanic symbols is because you're fighting the bad guys.
Google has had a Linux search since I started using it, which was a few weeks ago at least. I know for a fact that the Linux search was present before Slashdot's story about Google finally getting out of beta. Oh well.
The way I see it, there is nothing dumb about this guy. It seems to me that he didn't believe Pepsi was giving away the jet, but that was irrelevant. He believed that Pepsi had to give away the jet. I saw that ad and the first thing I said was "They must have only made 6,999,999 Pepsi points", because I just couldn't believe a company would be stupid enough for a commerical like that. That was before I new about the "points for sale", of course.
Well... this is almost like the Happy Hacker wargames, except that it's worthwhile (prizes amounting to more than recognition). That, and it isn't intrisically flawed because it isn't run by Carolyn Meinel....
I have a question about something that I've never really understood... I'm 15, so I guess I can't enter contracts, huh? Does that mean that if I had the desire and the ability, I could reverse-engineer Windows or something simply because I never agreed not to?
Funny thing, your comment wasn't in agreement with any /. "party lines" that I'm aware of, but it wasn't suppresed. Imagine that. Besides, if you feel this way, why do you even bother reading /.?
Well, all the .mil sites anyways :)
Alright, so we shouldn't look at porn. The point is we should be allowed to look at porn. I know this is getting kind of off-topic but you seem to be saying that censorshp is good because it blocks the evil porn demon. Wether we should look at porn, though, isn't their decision.
I don't know, the good folks at cDc are constantly saying that they published the first e-zine, since 1984 or something. Anyways, I had completely forgotten about it but the Hackers' Manifesto should be included. That's some powerful reading.
-gocubs
CEO - Chief Executive Officer.
COO - Chief Operating Officer (I think).
CIO - Chief Informations Officer?
Really don't know about that last one.
Someone care to elaborate on Compaq's troubles that may now be ending? Sorry, I'm ignorant.
Actually, I keep hearing that Office 2000 documents aren't displayed correctly in browsers besides IE.
I'm not sure if this is what you're saying or not, but if it is I agree with it: those who have money to throw away (like the good people at capsule.net) are already registering frivolous domains, NSI's monopoly is only allowing those who can afford it to do it. So, hey, shouldn't we all have the right to register stupid domain names?
Another thing to consider is that Linux installations are getting easier and easier... I haven't used it but apparently the latest version of Caldera's distro (OpenLinux or something, I think) actaully comes with a Windows installation program so the user doesn't have to use a boot disk, etc, and one writer even noted that while it's installing the user is presented with a nice game of Tetris (I think).
Also, more and more manufaturers are selling Linux OEM, so in that case (obviously) ease-of-installation isn't really an issue, just as it isn't for Windoze now.
One more thing that keeps getting mentioned is the improved GUI development for Linux, with KDE, Gnome, etc. I haven't used Gnome but I know that KDE is great and, of course, will only keep getting better.
Eventually I think that Linux will certainly have a chance on the desktop.
Hmm... why does everybody hate Bill Gates? www.kmfms.com. One more thing, I think most of us can agree that Linus is in a very similar position, and well, he seems to be much more popular than Bill...
One thing, I think Linus has moved to Moscow. Hmm... maybe Linux is Russian?
I've seen great examples of programs which do this very well. Obviously, it will be possible to do it wrong--banners that interrupt you, etc. First you need to consider the proliferation of these ads... they'll basically be limited to internet type programs, because the software will need to update the ads and the user will need somewhere to go when it's clicked. Of course, it's possible that software just puts in product ads, rather than web site ads, where no internet connection is necessary. Now then, how to do it right: two examples I've seen of this are MP3Spy and MP3 Fiend, both for Windoze. These programs have a section of the screen devoted to banners, not popups. Therefore, you're never really interrupted by ads. The bottom line, I think, is that it could be worse... we could be foreced to pay for the softare. Given those choices, I'd take ads any day...