I agree. My hunch is that if we (Americans) keep creating these silly laws, it will simply push Software Companies out of the US into other countries that do not have them.
I couldn't agree more with your point (Gandhi). I've found that to be true with most Open Source products nowadays. For example, a relative of mine told me about Open Office 1.1 and how great it was, yadadad. I have never been a big fan of Open Office, and the older Windows version (yes, I use windows) crashed frequently. So for grins, I tried out OO1.1, and was left dumbfounded on how clean and concise the interface was for all the tools. Scratch one Microsoft project. Then in the same week, I decided to try out Thunderbird on my company laptop, because MS Outlook was incredibly slow over VPN'ed IMAP. Scratch another Microsoft product. I've been using Firebird for a couple of months now, so I guess that counts too.
My point is, if the Open Source community continues to "chip" away at their code, cleaning it up and stabilizing it, users will begin to flock to it. As hard is it often is, the community just has to keep trying to make their software "idiot" proof. (Editing User.JS for thunderbird, is a tad intimidating for your average user). Linux itself is making the same strides.
because, we WANT the eternal peace that comes with death!
"Take out the trash", "Did you feed the dog", "That ring is too small.", "Marcy told Sue, who told blah", "I bought this new purse today...","I want a big wedding".
I agree about the "law abiding citizen cliche~"...
Any easy come back is: Okay, so you agree that if you haven't done anything "Wrong" you have nothing to fear. Great. What if I get the change the concept of "Wrong"?
if because of the press they settled extremely quickly? Huh. And there was no negativity on the part of the mother blaming the RIAA or cruelty or anything?
Me sniffs a very quiet settlement, were the mother was paid off to keep her yap shut to the press. I'll bet the $2000, was simply a way that the RIAA could keep face and show they are "tough" on downloaders. I would love to see some settlement papers on this one..on the books and under them. RIAA had a PR disaster on their hands 1 day, and the next. POOF. Gone.
Slashdot Mirror
Did anyone else see the premier of the show "24"?
Huh.
I've got a solution! We'll extract velociraptor DNA from petrified tree sap and grow dinosaurs to stop the evil Cane Toad.
Then we'll setup a self contained park and...
Its a feature!
You also live in your parent's basement, right?
I agree. My hunch is that if we (Americans) keep creating these silly laws, it will simply push Software Companies out of the US into other countries that do not have them.
Brilliant strategy. Bravo. My elected officials.
I couldn't agree more with your point (Gandhi). I've found that to be true with most Open Source products nowadays. For example, a relative of mine told me about Open Office 1.1 and how great it was, yadadad. I have never been a big fan of Open Office, and the older Windows version (yes, I use windows) crashed frequently. So for grins, I tried out OO1.1, and was left dumbfounded on how clean and concise the interface was for all the tools. Scratch one Microsoft project. Then in the same week, I decided to try out Thunderbird on my company laptop, because MS Outlook was incredibly slow over VPN'ed IMAP. Scratch another Microsoft product. I've been using Firebird for a couple of months now, so I guess that counts too.
My point is, if the Open Source community continues to "chip" away at their code, cleaning it up and stabilizing it, users will begin to flock to it. As hard is it often is, the community just has to keep trying to make their software "idiot" proof. (Editing User.JS for thunderbird, is a tad intimidating for your average user). Linux itself is making the same strides.
Why so negative? There is also supposedly a "heaven". What if there is neither?
Ahhh, A thread to start all threads.
because, we WANT the eternal peace that comes with death!
"Take out the trash", "Did you feed the dog", "That ring is too small.", "Marcy told Sue, who told blah", "I bought this new purse today...","I want a big wedding".
Thank goodness for beer, tobacco, and fast cars!
Security Enhancement? Uh, I think not. Once you are prompted to run the script, what's stopping you from running it? Nothing has changed really.
Anybody think of immediately after reading the story?
Sherrif: "'Scuse me while I whip this out"
Crowd screams as the sheriff reaches for his front pocket
Slashdot is dying! Slashdot is dying!
their website's screaming speed.
I agree about the "law abiding citizen cliche~"...
Any easy come back is: Okay, so you agree that if you haven't done anything "Wrong" you have nothing to fear. Great. What if I get the change the concept of "Wrong"?
All of your ideas are now illegal..have fun!
Very intersting.
Person 1: "Have you NO morals?"
Person 2: "Yes, I bought them on ebay this morning"
Dito, I just sent an email with that news link to all of my "less" techie friends. My Boycott starts today.
Mark my words, one of these days one of those subpoenas will find a lawmaker's kid ...
You're new here aren't you?
All it would take is one call from Daddy/Mommy to the RIAA. Situation closed.
if because of the press they settled extremely quickly? Huh. And there was no negativity on the part of the mother blaming the RIAA or cruelty or anything?
Me sniffs a very quiet settlement, were the mother was paid off to keep her yap shut to the press. I'll bet the $2000, was simply a way that the RIAA could keep face and show they are "tough" on downloaders. I would love to see some settlement papers on this one..on the books and under them. RIAA had a PR disaster on their hands 1 day, and the next. POOF. Gone.
Or maybe managment is doing some of the drugs that they are producing...hence the paranoia.
So THAT's why they got blown out. DAMN you! I am now going to sue you, because I could have won a sizeable bet.
CRICKEY!
Note to Australians, Us yanks know that Steve Erwin does not represent all of the population of Australia. But he's just so cool.
Hehe...Worked for the Ducks though.
"GROVELING"???
He drives a frickin Mini-Van !!!
He said he made an "investment" into it.
Hey buddy, I have a few investment bridges that you may also want to look into.
SMACK
Obligatory psedu-quote from Life of Brian.
"He's the Messiah!"
"He's taking off his shoe! Its a SIGN!"
Graduation will now be known as "Upgrading" or "Security Patching".
Now if only MS could fix our Hockey team...
Mmmmmmm...Bionic Flyers.