"There doesn't seem to be much complaint about the RIAA shutting down people who upload MP3s to their homepage." - these people are the sharers,the copyright violators. The outcry over P2P prosecutions are related to the loss of files to leech. Grabbing the files is not the problem, making them available is.
If all the leeches were using websites to grab their music then there would be an outcry, but they don't - they use P2P so that is where the focus is.
Can any of the wordprocessors handle msword docs with auto page numbering , auto table of contents and/or tables. Last time I checked these were the features that were lacking. Every thing else I came across in baisc msword docs was there. The lack of rendering for tables created in msword was a major stumbling block in converting anyone who has to exchange docs with ms users.
It's also a matter of historical perspective. You don't have to love the music - well crafted but simplistic pop for the most part - to appreciate the impact and influence they had.
It's in the contract with the real estate agent. It is usually a set period that the sign must remain up. Usually there are also other clauses to allow use of images etc for future marketing purposes. The real problem with signs in yards should be commercial advertising in a residential zone.
"Banning list-generation software seems a bit heavy-handed, doesn't it?"
Of course it does, but all rational thought seems to disappear when the issue is spam.I hate it, you hate it, we all hate it. But it is clear that many people who are quite tolerant of copyright abuses, IP theft, piracy , porn as free speech etc etc etc become quite intolerant when the topic at hand is spam. The rights that are held so precious are there to be trampled over for convenience sake.
The way to fight spam is to build clever tools, come up with a technical fix. New laws are the last thing we need. I have seen Aussie net laws lambasted all over the web, but as soon as one of these stupid laws is aimed at spam a lot of people seem to think it is a good idea. It is not. When similar laws were proposed to ban porn and bomb making sites many were outraged. The same sentiments should apply.
Now don't go countering all this FUD with facts. This is/..Anti rpm posts are very important, it is yet another bias that helps the zealots feel better than others.
This is actually better than a lawsuit. The ACCC has real teeth in Australia and can demand and enforce instant compliance. The fact that they use these powers for somewhat dubious outcomes is a point of contention here, but a referral their way has to be at least investigated.
These guys love publicity and this is win/win for them. They get to flex some muscle and no Aussie company(read Packer or Murdoch) will be asked to do anything.
It's the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation).
One of the most important publicly funded organisations in the country. When they finally get some credit for their work it would be nice to get the name right.
Yep, handy to block them from your server. I suppose I was looking for something more. Blocking annoyances via a firewall rule is hardly news. Scripting to create logs to build the rule is no more worthy.
If you have the judgement, does it specify anything more than an amount? A time frame for example. Here (Australia) these small claims judgements have a time frame - typically 28 days for the payment schedule to be agreed by both parties, failing which the matter goes back to court for a binding ruling. If the debtor fails to pay then they are in contempt of court - a much bigger deal as far as penalties are concerned. Talk to staff at the court - most courts do not like their decisions to be met with contempt.
From the articles it would appear that Foundstone preach security and educate corporate clients & toughen their clients networks. This is done for all the valid security reasons, but is third party licensing protection part of this? No way - it is a different issue.
This is like saying that they haven't registered their cars - it is an issue,but not one that would affect their business or their abilities.
I would see some of the moronic management practices that are mentioned in the article as grounds for ceasing business with these clowns, but I cannot see why a client cares less if their consultants use legit licensed software or not. If you are buying software from them, or outsourcing work directly to them then the answer is different, but these guys IP theft has no bearing on their output, it only affects their profit margin.
These things still demand NT equivalence on the desktop to run. Most still require some server component to be on an NT equivalent server. This means MS in both cases.
In a complete turnaround, most apps in this area are of course becoming browser-based on the client side... meaning that MS Servers will interact with linux diskless workstations in the cash-strapped local government world.
"As discussed in paragraph 7.3.7 above, the Finder and Vendor should act in concert to release their respective advisories nearly simultaneously, and only after a remedy is available."
It's all in that last phrase "only after a remedy is available"
1. Pre-trained user base = nil training cost for MS Office users
2. So many corporate apps that can be run on a variety of databases/servers, yet demand MS desktop OS's for their client app that is required. Many of these setups have no intention of moving to anything other than windows for the client side of things.
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"There doesn't seem to be much complaint about the RIAA shutting down people who upload MP3s to their homepage." - these people are the sharers,the copyright violators. The outcry over P2P prosecutions are related to the loss of files to leech. Grabbing the files is not the problem, making them available is.
If all the leeches were using websites to grab their music then there would be an outcry, but they don't - they use P2P so that is where the focus is.
Can any of the wordprocessors handle msword docs with auto page numbering , auto table of contents and/or tables. Last time I checked these were the features that were lacking. Every thing else I came across in baisc msword docs was there. The lack of rendering for tables created in msword was a major stumbling block in converting anyone who has to exchange docs with ms users.
It's also a matter of historical perspective. You don't have to love the music - well crafted but simplistic pop for the most part - to appreciate the impact and influence they had.
The guy just takes all the fun out of a good game of bullshit bingo.
I vote this article as the most buzz-word compliant of the year. Now what is it they are spending $3billion on?
It's in the contract with the real estate agent. It is usually a set period that the sign must remain up. Usually there are also other clauses to allow use of images etc for future marketing purposes. The real problem with signs in yards should be commercial advertising in a residential zone.
"Banning list-generation software seems a bit heavy-handed, doesn't it?"
Of course it does, but all rational thought seems to disappear when the issue is spam.I hate it, you hate it, we all hate it. But it is clear that many people who are quite tolerant of copyright abuses, IP theft, piracy , porn as free speech etc etc etc become quite intolerant when the topic at hand is spam. The rights that are held so precious are there to be trampled over for convenience sake.
The way to fight spam is to build clever tools, come up with a technical fix. New laws are the last thing we need. I have seen Aussie net laws lambasted all over the web, but as soon as one of these stupid laws is aimed at spam a lot of people seem to think it is a good idea. It is not. When similar laws were proposed to ban porn and bomb making sites many were outraged. The same sentiments should apply.
Now don't go countering all this FUD with facts. This is /. .Anti rpm posts are very important, it is yet another bias that helps the zealots feel better than others.
Portable system that will go anywhere.
Boot off the knoppix cd and mount the home dir on the usb drive.
This is the way to go, and you can have all the software you should need.
This is actually better than a lawsuit. The ACCC has real teeth in Australia and can demand and enforce instant compliance. The fact that they use these powers for somewhat dubious outcomes is a point of contention here, but a referral their way has to be at least investigated.
These guys love publicity and this is win/win for them. They get to flex some muscle and no Aussie company(read Packer or Murdoch) will be asked to do anything.
As usual, Homer says it best.
"I'm a White male, age 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me, no matter how dumb my suggestions are." -Homer eating Nuts 'n' Gum
If the market demands it, the features will be there.
Hard to believe. It's going to be hard to be a PowerBook killer without it.
It's the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation) .
One of the most important publicly funded organisations in the country. When they finally get some credit for their work it would be nice to get the name right.
Yep, handy to block them from your server. I suppose I was looking for something more. Blocking annoyances via a firewall rule is hardly news. Scripting to create logs to build the rule is no more worthy.
What is it? Do you politely ask the spammers / bots to stop? Why should they. You have a server, they are looking for information.
If you have the judgement, does it specify anything more than an amount? A time frame for example. Here (Australia) these small claims judgements have a time frame - typically 28 days for the payment schedule to be agreed by both parties, failing which the matter goes back to court for a binding ruling. If the debtor fails to pay then they are in contempt of court - a much bigger deal as far as penalties are concerned. Talk to staff at the court - most courts do not like their decisions to be met with contempt.
You are correct.
This issue is dealt with by organisations every day, all arounf the world.
Do not let unauthorised users install anything at all.
Simple, effective, utterly uninteresting.
Mate, come to Australia (well to Sydney anyway) and that attitude will get you everywhere. We even have an annual festival for it.
From the articles it would appear that Foundstone preach security and educate corporate clients & toughen their clients networks. This is done for all the valid security reasons, but is third party licensing protection part of this? No way - it is a different issue.
This is like saying that they haven't registered their cars - it is an issue,but not one that would affect their business or their abilities.
I would see some of the moronic management practices that are mentioned in the article as grounds for ceasing business with these clowns, but I cannot see why a client cares less if their consultants use legit licensed software or not. If you are buying software from them, or outsourcing work directly to them then the answer is different, but these guys IP theft has no bearing on their output, it only affects their profit margin.
Their risk - their choice - their business.
These things still demand NT equivalence on the desktop to run. Most still require some server component to be on an NT equivalent server. This means MS in both cases.
... meaning that MS Servers will interact with linux diskless workstations in the cash-strapped local government world.
In a complete turnaround, most apps in this area are of course becoming browser-based on the client side
"As discussed in paragraph 7.3.7 above, the Finder and Vendor should act in concert to release their respective advisories nearly simultaneously, and only after a remedy is available."
It's all in that last phrase "only after a remedy is available"
I agree. This is a big deal. If you upload that crap you should be penalised.
Well done.
From a great distance. Dunno what it sounds like.
Funny describing super-nova creation as awesome - that would seem to be the whole point.
That's a good thing
Reasons MS works in corporate environments:
1. Pre-trained user base = nil training cost for MS Office users
2. So many corporate apps that can be run on a variety of databases/servers, yet demand MS desktop OS's for their client app that is required. Many of these setups have no intention of moving to anything other than windows for the client side of things.
Piracy is robbery at sea. The fact that the term 'piracy' was hijacked to describe copyright infringment is part of the problem.
It needs to be redefined. Somewhere between 'trying before you buy' and 'muderous robbery' is the answer.
There is nothing at all wrong with the term copyright infringment. As you imply, this is all that it is. It is not theft and it is not piracy.