As soon as something gets sorted out I'm going to start running the dirtiest kernel I can find -- if there is any -- and tell SCO to shove it where the sun never shines.
The percentage of people who use computers who do not have English as either their first or second language is in the low single digits -- although with the entry of China into the market this is changing. The percentage of people who use computers who do not have French as either their first or second language is in the high double digits and is probably increasing.
"How can you promote "free software" when you don't promote the "freedom to choose". Personally I think a person or company should be allowed to use free as well as non-free software together without reprimand from RMS and his organization."
RMS is free to have his standards, and you are free to ignore them. What you are proposing is that you be free to quash RMS's standards. What bull.
"2) Is it not possible for us to discover other natural elements?"...
Highly unlikely, but there is another possible stable proton/neutron shell somewhere about twice the size of all known elements. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact numbers.)
Basically, everything above uranium is so unstable that there's no way it would have lasted long enough after being made by natural processes for us to find any of it. Unless, that is, some at the next full nuclear "shell" level are; which is unlikely. (My knowledge of this subject is old, but as far as I know we have no clue on whether they would be.)
The annoying thing about Germans is that they insist upon learning English/American idiom. Why can't you be like normal forieners and be completely confused by our inside jokes?
There's some indication that IBM is really moving towards a Linux based business model. Since they do better offering services than software, having a single OS would improve their margins.
"Do we really want the government to say that we don't have the *freedom* to make such binding contracts and promises?"
Yes.
To be more explicit about it... Most contracts are not between equal parties. The government ought to be obligated to protect the weaker party from the more agressive stronger party.
The paper ignores the fact that, at least in the U.S., there is no such thing as Intellectual Property -- except for a very limited form granted under Patent Law.
If they don't come up with a whole lot more than 80 lines the judge will throw it out immediately anyway. Copyright infringement requires substantial copying of the material.
The actual case law is rather complicated, but given that the code in question is buried in the system and represents an insubstantial portion of the copyrighted work there is no copyright infringement.
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The way I read their brief, the patent stuff was an "and by the way".
I agree that patent issues can come around to haunt us, but much as it hurts to say this, I think IBM has thrown it's hat in with us.
As soon as something gets sorted out I'm going to start running the dirtiest kernel I can find -- if there is any -- and tell SCO to shove it where the sun never shines.
Given that the major labels' sales have tanked, why are the Indy record labels having such a banner year?
If you're going to post something anonymously then you really ought to use an anonymous network.
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http://jtcfrost.sourceforge.net/index.html
The percentage of people who use computers who do not have English as either their first or second language is in the low single digits -- although with the entry of China into the market this is changing. The percentage of people who use computers who do not have French as either their first or second language is in the high double digits and is probably increasing.
The name sucks.
"How can you promote "free software" when you don't promote the "freedom to choose". Personally I think a person or company should be allowed to use free as well as non-free software together without reprimand from RMS and his organization."
RMS is free to have his standards, and you are free to ignore them. What you are proposing is that you be free to quash RMS's standards. What bull.
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"2) Is it not possible for us to discover other natural elements?"
Highly unlikely, but there is another possible stable proton/neutron shell somewhere about twice the size of all known elements. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact numbers.)
Basically, everything above uranium is so unstable that there's no way it would have lasted long enough after being made by natural processes for us to find any of it. Unless, that is, some at the next full nuclear "shell" level are; which is unlikely. (My knowledge of this subject is old, but as far as I know we have no clue on whether they would be.)
The annoying thing about Germans is that they insist upon learning English/American idiom. Why can't you be like normal forieners and be completely confused by our inside jokes?
There's some indication that IBM is really moving towards a Linux based business model. Since they do better offering services than software, having a single OS would improve their margins.
When you end up in jail the business model is flawed.
IBM is fighting Microsloth. SCO is just a pawn Bill has pushed forward.
Funny thing is, Big Blue used to be the Evil Empire. Now it's a knight in shining armor.
"...any time someone hears about an IP dispute, they're going to assume the plaintiff is just another extortionist."
The plaintiff is just another extortionist.
Gee, when I try to visit the MPAA site all I get is a load of SPAM from Macromedia trying to make me download their, um, crap.
"An interesting question of whether the abolishment would constitute a "taking," however remains..."
Copyright is completely statutory. What Congress giveth, Congress can taketh away.
"Do we really want the government to say that we don't have the *freedom* to make such binding contracts and promises?"
Yes.
To be more explicit about it... Most contracts are not between equal parties. The government ought to be obligated to protect the weaker party from the more agressive stronger party.
The paper ignores the fact that, at least in the U.S., there is no such thing as Intellectual Property -- except for a very limited form granted under Patent Law.
You mean something, like, say... Freenet?
If they don't come up with a whole lot more than 80 lines the judge will throw it out immediately anyway. Copyright infringement requires substantial copying of the material.
The actual case law is rather complicated, but given that the code in question is buried in the system and represents an insubstantial portion of the copyrighted work there is no copyright infringement.
I bet it's number 1 on MP3's general chart today. :)
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