I'm sure (based on what I've read here) that the africans would already be kicking all of our asses (in IT), except for their perpetual political/economic turmoil. I have no idea where china would fit into all of this, but I don't see them favoring a movement which is for anythign that is "free as in speech". Of course they'll exploit what is already there, but I don't see an OSS movement making much headway there -at least not as we know it.
At this point, I'm just making shit up and guessing off of the top of my head...but if I were to say "well, there's always $X"; I would say that it's more likely that one of our forgotten south american countries would be where OSS (and/or the heart of the IT world) will develop if the United States drops the ball.
Do you really think that IBM, which has a massive investment in Linux (right across the company) along with involvement in many projects such as Apache, Mozilla and OpenOffice.org, will just sit back and let Microsoft boss the government around?
I'm almost positive they had a much more signifigant investment in OS/2; and look at what happened to it.
You're not considering the fact that the eu and australia will follow america's lead; which has been demonstrated numerous times in the last five years alone.
No, once the OS world is drained of value to corporate america, it will move on to the Next Big Thing; whatever it may be. As far as costs goes...there will always be the option of out sourceing.
Seriously; just because india won during a point in history when the british empire was already declining does not mean that it is set in stone that open source is going to win against MS, the patent system and all of the legislation and dirty tricks that MS and Intel can buy.
The battle is by no means certain, and I believe that it's not unconcievable that open source will be (for all practical matters) legislated out of america (and probably western europe and australa as well). Which, as an american (who does NOT have thousands to funnel towards anyones campaign coffers) troubles me deeply.
So drop the pithy crap; the situation is a LOT more dire than your hippy-dippy sentiments take into account.
So instead of jumping up and down and pretending two hundred thousand nerds can change shit, we need to start focusing on what we'll do to get around it.
I couldn't agree with this sentiment more if I tried. Since I'm out ofcoffee, I'm not sure I follow what you mean when you say "it's 'do as we say or we bankrupt your farmers' states such as Australia"; but if you mean what I think you mean (that they are already facing what we're about to) maybe we should find out how they are coping with their draconian laws?
the free word viewer is for M$ windows. what if your on another platform?
wine
crossover office
vmware
There's also antiword and a few other programs that are floating around which claim to be able to read MS Word format (haven't tried 'em so I can't say).
If it's as good at working with Microsoft's patented file format, and is so close of a clone of Excel; how long until Microsoft eliminates them through legal means?
How many would use an official ad-encumbered client if one was available for your prefered environment? I use windows, and I prefer the ad "encumbered" version simply because it includes launchcast, etc. However, when using Debian, knoppix or Mandrake, I often have library problems with the offical client, and have to resort to one of the third-party clients.
Frankly, I'd prefer to use IRC -full stop, period- but not enough people know about it and those who I've mentioned it to are not interested in installing mIRC.
Oh, good Lord, you are sniffing glue, right? Microsoft is alive and well., and the only vanilla box you can get for below $350 is a used piece of shit that has Windows ME installed. Get out of your basement, your parents need the space.
Well, strictly looking for new and under $350, I found this at Walmart's site right off the bat. They also have a 2.4gzh one for $398.
I'm sure I could have found even better deals, but I don't really have a lot of time to spend looking (and I'm happy getting a used box from retrobox).
Every state has an official ID/Drivers license; if all of them start printing your SSI number on it (the way that Alaska already does) then we won't need a national ID since the already existing state ID would then serve the same purpose.
I'm thrilled at the strides private space exploration is making. I think it's appropriate that private companies should invest their profits into an endevour that will both profit them and humanity; leaving the government (funds, red tape) free to focus on its' proper obligations to its' citizenry.
Since they've apparently become quote politically correct unquote (at least regarding sexism), this would probably be the best way to generate controversy.
I mean, lyrically, there isn't much of a way they're going to touch eminem, so they had to come up with something.
I have absolutely no desire to see what's down the toilet, which is where it sounds like effort goes.
Ironically, no one has stepped up to the plate to say "you know, I've seen this, and the summary is wrong, it is pretty good" or even said that "yeah, it's bad acting, but it's not as bad as TOS and it really is fun"....
Ironically no-one disputes it's shite; only that I'm somehow odd for saying "wow, it's shite? thanks for letting me know, I'll give it a miss".
You seem to think I'm arguing against making anything new; I'm not, I'm just objecting to crappy rip-offs of stuff that is old.
But hey, if you like continually regurgitated shows, each one a paler version of the last, then at least we know who hollywood is aiming their constant stream of remakes to.
With all your "freed up" time, you can go catch the new stepford wives. enjoy!
If I want "so bad it's good" I can look up old mst3k episodes on edonkey or something...I'm sorry, I've seen quite enough public-access-cable quality acting to last a lifetime, probably three.
Besides, if I want cheese, I have the original episodes; why would I want new ones that are even worse?
Slashdot Mirror
having a site devoted to mirroring sites featured by slashdot would be a great idea (at least, if you linked to them instead of to the original site).
Why isn't this done? Copyright concerns? Disorganisation? Procrastination? Or...?
I'm sure (based on what I've read here) that the africans would already be kicking all of our asses (in IT), except for their perpetual political/economic turmoil. I have no idea where china would fit into all of this, but I don't see them favoring a movement which is for anythign that is "free as in speech". Of course they'll exploit what is already there, but I don't see an OSS movement making much headway there -at least not as we know it.
At this point, I'm just making shit up and guessing off of the top of my head...but if I were to say "well, there's always $X"; I would say that it's more likely that one of our forgotten south american countries would be where OSS (and/or the heart of the IT world) will develop if the United States drops the ball.
I'm almost positive they had a much more signifigant investment in OS/2; and look at what happened to it.
You're not considering the fact that the eu and australia will follow america's lead; which has been demonstrated numerous times in the last five years alone.
No, once the OS world is drained of value to corporate america, it will move on to the Next Big Thing; whatever it may be. As far as costs goes...there will always be the option of out sourceing.
tell it to the cathars.
Seriously; just because india won during a point in history when the british empire was already declining does not mean that it is set in stone that open source is going to win against MS, the patent system and all of the legislation and dirty tricks that MS and Intel can buy.
The battle is by no means certain, and I believe that it's not unconcievable that open source will be (for all practical matters) legislated out of america (and probably western europe and australa as well). Which, as an american (who does NOT have thousands to funnel towards anyones campaign coffers) troubles me deeply.
So drop the pithy crap; the situation is a LOT more dire than your hippy-dippy sentiments take into account.
So instead of jumping up and down and pretending two hundred thousand nerds can change shit, we need to start focusing on what we'll do to get around it.
I couldn't agree with this sentiment more if I tried. Since I'm out ofcoffee, I'm not sure I follow what you mean when you say "it's 'do as we say or we bankrupt your farmers' states such as Australia"; but if you mean what I think you mean (that they are already facing what we're about to) maybe we should find out how they are coping with their draconian laws?
wine
crossover office
vmware
There's also antiword and a few other programs that are floating around which claim to be able to read MS Word format (haven't tried 'em so I can't say).
generally isn't made on the basis of skill or knowledge but on the basis of how much they want to spend for a certain task.
All the training in the world will not matter if someone is bangladesh is able to work for what would be starvation wages in your country.
If it's as good at working with Microsoft's patented file format, and is so close of a clone of Excel; how long until Microsoft eliminates them through legal means?
Wow, man; I can't say I've every tried amd, but these brownies are wonderful!!
Can you get him to give me my car back?
How many would use an official ad-encumbered client if one was available for your prefered environment?
I use windows, and I prefer the ad "encumbered" version simply because it includes launchcast, etc. However, when using Debian, knoppix or Mandrake, I often have library problems with the offical client, and have to resort to one of the third-party clients.
Frankly, I'd prefer to use IRC -full stop, period- but not enough people know about it and those who I've mentioned it to are not interested in installing mIRC.
Well, strictly looking for new and under $350, I found this at Walmart's site right off the bat. They also have a 2.4gzh one for $398.
I'm sure I could have found even better deals, but I don't really have a lot of time to spend looking (and I'm happy getting a used box from retrobox).
Every state has an official ID/Drivers license; if all of them start printing your SSI number on it (the way that Alaska already does) then we won't need a national ID since the already existing state ID would then serve the same purpose.
Yep, Penny Arcade did a wonderful comic which illustrates that exact point.
Doesn't change that anonymity is one of the cornerstones of a functioning democratic society, however.
ah, you're not driving? doesn't matter - papers please.
I mean focusing on the obligations and responsibilities that its' citizens expect and pay their taxes towards.
I'm thrilled at the strides private space exploration is making. I think it's appropriate that private companies should invest their profits into an endevour that will both profit them and humanity; leaving the government (funds, red tape) free to focus on its' proper obligations to its' citizenry.
Area 51: ??? square miles
Since they've apparently become quote politically correct unquote (at least regarding sexism), this would probably be the best way to generate controversy.
I mean, lyrically, there isn't much of a way they're going to touch eminem, so they had to come up with something.
I have absolutely no desire to see what's down the toilet, which is where it sounds like effort goes.
Ironically, no one has stepped up to the plate to say "you know, I've seen this, and the summary is wrong, it is pretty good" or even said that "yeah, it's bad acting, but it's not as bad as TOS and it really is fun"....
Ironically no-one disputes it's shite; only that I'm somehow odd for saying "wow, it's shite? thanks for letting me know, I'll give it a miss".
You seem to think I'm arguing against making anything new; I'm not, I'm just objecting to crappy rip-offs of stuff that is old.
But hey, if you like continually regurgitated shows, each one a paler version of the last, then at least we know who hollywood is aiming their constant stream of remakes to.
With all your "freed up" time, you can go catch the new stepford wives. enjoy!
From the summary:
t's worth checking out if you can ignore acting that actually makes you yearn for the quality of the original cast.
As I said previously; thanks for the warning.
If I want "so bad it's good" I can look up old mst3k episodes on edonkey or something...I'm sorry, I've seen quite enough public-access-cable quality acting to last a lifetime, probably three.
Besides, if I want cheese, I have the original episodes; why would I want new ones that are even worse?