Are you referring to 'free speech' (ex: countering marketspeak or FUD) or 'free software'?
It doesn't matter, because ultimately they
(free speech and free software) are one and the same. If free software is outlawed, then free speech
is outlawed. That won't happen.
Agreed. But to imply that lack of competition
will lead to poor software quality has only
been demonstrated in the proprietary software arena. Yes, let there be no doubt, Linux,
and more specifically, the user-land tools, most
definitely need to become more user-friendly.
But, there is no reason that they won't improve.
In proprietary land, OP is correct.
Nearly two years ago, not that many users were
using Mozilla.
In addition, AOL had something to say about
the
priorities.
When you have marketing people driving the
direction of software, you end up with bug-infested
stuff like IE. The world is lucky that Mozilla
has reached it's current state in spite of
marketing people.
No, we need a way to lock your vote that
would also need a salt or one-time-pad that you specify. When your vote is recorded, you are
given a serial number and your vote married to
the salt in some manner. Your vote
is locked in. Now, to verify that your vote
was really recorded accurately, all votes would be available
on a website. Using the serial number, you
look up what was recorded for that serial number,
and using the salt you can verify that it
was the same as what you received on paper
at the polling station. The other problem
is that the totals need to be verified that
the accurately reflect the true count. Some
mechanism would be needed to batch up the votes
so that an individuals vote is not deemed
insignificant, and the totals for that batch
are clearing visible and verifiable by the
voter. In order words, even though you can
secretly verify that *your* vote was recorded
accurately, you also need to be able to
verify that it was *really* counted.
It seems that md5sum could be useful here.
And IIRC, they have already recouped the costs
for the production and distribution of the movie,
so allowing downloads won't hurt MM or Lions Gate,
and in fact may encourage additional viewers to
actually go see it at a theater.
The problem with VOD is that it won't be free (as in beer), and could lead to the loss of 'free' TV
(as in libre (if it still exists)). So, maybe
the market doesn't really want VOD in the long run.
A properly designed circle (roundabout), makes
it obvious which way to proceed because the lanes
coming into the circle *direct* you that way.
Unfortunately, many roundabouts are crammed into
an area too small to allow the obvious lane
directional effect.
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That's a beeping great idea!
And they want more profit. See the conspiracy to keep the puppet in office.
It doesn't matter, because ultimately they (free speech and free software) are one and the same. If free software is outlawed, then free speech is outlawed. That won't happen.
Agreed. But to imply that lack of competition will lead to poor software quality has only been demonstrated in the proprietary software arena. Yes, let there be no doubt, Linux, and more specifically, the user-land tools, most definitely need to become more user-friendly. But, there is no reason that they won't improve. In proprietary land, OP is correct.
BS! Linux has no competition. Take off your proprietary blinders.
Nearly two years ago, not that many users were using Mozilla. In addition, AOL had something to say about the priorities. When you have marketing people driving the direction of software, you end up with bug-infested stuff like IE. The world is lucky that Mozilla has reached it's current state in spite of marketing people.
It was not a priority, that is all.
Could be. Here's a possibly related story .
MS may need the cash for campaign contributions.
Maybe, maybe not. The original question was ambiguous.
Download and play a Britney Spears MP3 of course! Makes 'em run.
Ok, so now the CD is flying, but you didn't address how you shoot the CD from either a vertical or horizontal position.
Tin.
Because they are re-usable?
No, we need a way to lock your vote that would also need a salt or one-time-pad that you specify. When your vote is recorded, you are given a serial number and your vote married to the salt in some manner. Your vote is locked in. Now, to verify that your vote was really recorded accurately, all votes would be available on a website. Using the serial number, you look up what was recorded for that serial number, and using the salt you can verify that it was the same as what you received on paper at the polling station. The other problem is that the totals need to be verified that the accurately reflect the true count. Some mechanism would be needed to batch up the votes so that an individuals vote is not deemed insignificant, and the totals for that batch are clearing visible and verifiable by the voter. In order words, even though you can secretly verify that *your* vote was recorded accurately, you also need to be able to verify that it was *really* counted. It seems that md5sum could be useful here.
See, that's the advantage of e-voting, the software uses spellchecker code and concludes you really meant to pick bush.
I recall such sites in the early 90s, around 1994. The problem is that the sites likely do not exist any longer.
I know web-sites having been doing this long ago. Can't find one at the moment, but this is definitely not new.
Hell, maybe the *AA's could learn something.
Of course, it's possible the vp was misquoted. Some think it was just a simple 'go fuck yourself'.
Either way, it does reflect the tone of the administration when it comes to the general public.
The problem with VOD is that it won't be free (as in beer), and could lead to the loss of 'free' TV (as in libre (if it still exists)). So, maybe the market doesn't really want VOD in the long run.
It seems that bundling actually reduces choices, and therefore reduces competition. Reminds me of MS.
Perhaps that is due to the controlling interests not wanting to give up that control.
A properly designed circle (roundabout), makes it obvious which way to proceed because the lanes coming into the circle *direct* you that way. Unfortunately, many roundabouts are crammed into an area too small to allow the obvious lane directional effect.
We'll be there in a couple of hours, and we will bring beer and food. Fire the grill up!