Yeah, I know what you mean. I can only assume that the coding required isn't huge, and ppl do it because they love it.
It's a good bet that if your a Mac flavored geek, you know about Yellow Dog. As far as the rest of your questions, well, I dunno. I'm not a coder, and I don't know whether the balkanization of the Linux market is a serious issue. Since it seems like most stuff can be recompiled on different platforms without BEWILDERING amounts of hullabaloo, I'd surmise it's less of a big deal than we might think.
Having said all that, I seriously covet a 12" Powerbook, and Linux isn't going to get anywhere near it. : )
"To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries;"
So, insofar as copyright promotes the progress of science and art, the inventor's exclusive right will be protected.
Do you think the art of popular music is progressing because of copyright restrictions? I do not.
The clause you cite does not protect the artists' interest directly. It only protects the artists' interest as that serves the public interest. If the public interest is not being served, teh artists' interest shall not be protected.
America can fund a Mars colonization mission for less than we spend on going to the movies.
Stop pretending like we're talking about a lot of money. Want to save the Federal budget? Unfuck Social Security and Medicare. Getting rid of space exploration is like spitting in the ocean.
Ah. So it would have been better for Jackson to NOT do Gandalf and the Balrog falling through the mountain, as described in Tolkien, because some idiot might think he was copying Lucas?
The experience of any one person does not effect the findings of the studies in question.
Those studies say that there is no MEASURABLE effect of music downloads on music purchases. One person might buy more. Another might buy less. The studies show that these cancel one another out.
Unless you believe the RIAA's studies, and then there's no reason to continue the conversation.
What effort do you think is sufficient? I'm talking about people who work 40-60 hours, and can't afford basic medical care.
I'm not saying that there aren't people who can and should work harder, but there are also lots of people who are working as hard as they can just to keep their head above water. Those people deserve our support and assistance.
More to the point, their employers are not entitled to workers subsidized by taxpayers.
Hmm...I wonder if they're unstable because they're far below the ragged edge of a sustainable existence? If I were in that position (and there but by the grace of my family go I) I'd be pretty damn unstable too.
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Skinnability != usability.
Anybody who thinks different hasn't seen all the dreadful Winamp skins out there.
Yeah, I know what you mean. I can only assume that the coding required isn't huge, and ppl do it because they love it.
It's a good bet that if your a Mac flavored geek, you know about Yellow Dog. As far as the rest of your questions, well, I dunno. I'm not a coder, and I don't know whether the balkanization of the Linux market is a serious issue. Since it seems like most stuff can be recompiled on different platforms without BEWILDERING amounts of hullabaloo, I'd surmise it's less of a big deal than we might think.
Having said all that, I seriously covet a 12" Powerbook, and Linux isn't going to get anywhere near it. : )
They're well known in Mac circles. They've been around for a long time, and they seem to have a solid product.
However, I can't see myself ever thinking "Boy, I sure wish my computer's UI was way crappier than the one I bought...let's install Linux!"
*dons fireproof jockstrap*
Um, you do understand that all the Baby Boomers are about to retire, and then your Social Security taxes are going to get, like, a lot bigger, right?
Yes, we need to make sure that everybody's paying their taxes. But "Soak the rich" doesn't work, because there aren't enough rich people.
This one?
"To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries;"
So, insofar as copyright promotes the progress of science and art, the inventor's exclusive right will be protected.
Do you think the art of popular music is progressing because of copyright restrictions? I do not.
The clause you cite does not protect the artists' interest directly. It only protects the artists' interest as that serves the public interest. If the public interest is not being served, teh artists' interest shall not be protected.
"CONSTITUTIONALLY given right to be paid"
Which Constitution is that, exactly?
It's not possible to explore with robots. Can you do useful science with robots? Sure. But exploration means sending people. Period.
America can fund a Mars colonization mission for less than we spend on going to the movies.
Stop pretending like we're talking about a lot of money. Want to save the Federal budget? Unfuck Social Security and Medicare. Getting rid of space exploration is like spitting in the ocean.
"Exploring what's in our back yard" is a contradiction in terms.
Exploration is dangerous, and valuable. I'd be fascinated to hear a historical counterexample.
You're right. Making some flags and footprints missions to Mars would be silly.
I want to live there. Permanently.
A reference? From a company big enough to outsource to Lower Volta? Boy, what a pretty sky you must live under on your planet.
The Democrats just want to fuck us in a different hole.
They're just as bad.
Ah. So it would have been better for Jackson to NOT do Gandalf and the Balrog falling through the mountain, as described in Tolkien, because some idiot might think he was copying Lucas?
Come on.
Since they're not trying to orbit, it doesn't factor at all.
The experience of any one person does not effect the findings of the studies in question.
Those studies say that there is no MEASURABLE effect of music downloads on music purchases. One person might buy more. Another might buy less. The studies show that these cancel one another out.
Unless you believe the RIAA's studies, and then there's no reason to continue the conversation.
Ask Santa for a sense of humor.
Uh, right. Way to home in on the exact point the grandparent is making.
What effort do you think is sufficient? I'm talking about people who work 40-60 hours, and can't afford basic medical care.
I'm not saying that there aren't people who can and should work harder, but there are also lots of people who are working as hard as they can just to keep their head above water. Those people deserve our support and assistance.
More to the point, their employers are not entitled to workers subsidized by taxpayers.
Much obliged. :)
Yeah, because the lower class existence from three hundred years ago is all you should be able to get, unless you've got a college degree, right?
I certainly believe you're right, but I'd like to read more. Do you have links to news items on this subject?
Thanks a bunch!
Yup. And those $10/hr employees can feed and house and provide medical care for their families, right?
The problem is systemic. It's not reasonable to expect somebody to work 40 hours a week and not be able to care for their family.
Hmm...I wonder if they're unstable because they're far below the ragged edge of a sustainable existence? If I were in that position (and there but by the grace of my family go I) I'd be pretty damn unstable too.
I had a former employer actually deduct vacation time he had awarded me from my last paycheck.
What am I going to do? Sue him? Not like I've got any fuckin' money...
Hmmm...*scratches head in faintly puzzled manner* I wonder which it is?