Too busy spending money on killing people and figuring out more efficient ways of killing people.
Well.. it should be noted that when we went to the moon we were also rather involved in killing people. I could also be argued that we went to the moon with a largely military goal, and thus (at least indirectly) with the purpose of killing people. So lets not just pick popularized cliché critiques to hammer home what we must learn from Armstrong's legacy.
I am saddened that while our government bleeds out money on 'pork' and wasteful spending, they have cut the most successful and lucrative government program ever established. We are heavily in debt, but I could personally list a number of things I'd cut before the one thing that has brought such a great measure of success. But then, what do I know?
I believe our actions are often judged unfairly, but I readily admit we an imperfect nation. I will say, however, that if we fall it will be our own doing.
Our success or failure hinges on many factors, but I believe the more we can listen to, learn from, and be inspired by men like Armstrong, the brighter our future may be.
I think it's unfair to say that they are the only company funding this sort of research. Plenty of research is done by other companies such as Intel, IBM and Google. Granted, since (as usual) it seems the real issue being debated here is whether Microsoft is evil or not. I'd have to say that the answer is a resounding No. I applaud this accomplishment. I still despise their products and general philosophy, but credit should be given where credit is due, and this deserves credit. I think this development sounds really cool and I hope that their research department continues to delve into interesting issues like this. Time alone will tell what will come from this. Whether I like the company or not.
That's strange... I remember Siri doing this before the whole Nokia thing. Then again, it might have been a joke meme or something and Apple just decided to copy it, but I remember hearing about that being the answer very shortly after the release of Siri.
In old english it had a silightly different meaning, and in the opening of the Hobbit he goes in depth about its etymology and how it is not related to other words in any direct fashion, although he does accept some derivative nature:
"The word is, as far as I am concerned, actually derived from Old English orc 'demon', but only because of its phonetic suitability" ~J.R.R. Tolkien
Its true that you can copyright a language. But to use the Languages of Middle-Earth as an example is not the best argument. The Tolkien Languages' copyrights are not heavily enforced. For instance the word "Orc", decidedly a Tolkien invention, is used widely by many different fantasy franchises.
The argument in my mind is not weather a Programming Language can be copyrighted, but whether they should be. Or rather, where do you draw the line of fair use.
One way or another, Oracle does need to be careful how they tread here, since Java IS a heavily derivative work itself.
That attitude is dangerous in the long run. I do not believe that a man has a right to shout fire in a crowded room, but let a man write what he likes. Freedom is the right to be wrong.
If you believe that it is right for him to be imprisoned for that, your signature is ironic.
As per NetNeutrality, they want what I want (generally), that's what I mean by "High Minded Goals". I don't mean to legitimize them in any way. They are foolish vigilantes, and are hurting their own cause.
LulzSec (much like Anonymous) and other Hacktivists have high minded goals about online security and privacy. But their behavior is of the most misguided sort. To bring about change you must win the hearts and minds of the public. LulzSec did neither. They may have entertained, but the generally just ticked a lot of people off and gave hackers everywhere a bad name. Remember, the average voter is not a geek/hacker and does not find LulzSec's work particularly "Lulzy"
Good point. Although, I'm no expert on either method, I keep wondering what on earth does Microsoft USE to track dates? I mean seriously, a Leap-Year bug? Handling leap-years was like one of my first programming assignments in college, I don't get how that gets forgotten. Granted, it is easy to judge them here, sitting at my laptop, but I just can't understand how something like that gets botched so bad.
The answer to every programming Professor's favorite Intro. to Programming project assignment has now been leaked on the web! What will become of all the students who can now look up the formula to that mind-bending programming challenge of making a calendar application.
This is important, the precedent this creates will be important in the future of digital media. The implications could be ground-breaking. If it is a material object, it becomes subject to the laws which govern the purchase and use of a chair, or hammer. (as far as I can understand). I really wonder what effect it will have in the long run. If it will change things, or be forgotten.
So how does this study relate to programming syntax? Are you more likely to get rich and live happy & healthy if you use a Strongly Typed language or a Weak Typed Language? Are GOTO statements bad for your health an well being?
Right or wrong, Piracy will not stop because of this sort of regulation. The very nature of our media technology is too versatile for them to be able to stop it. They can throw up road blocks but in the end they will only hurt honest file-sharers (although it seems often that they are even after them). But if they want to stop Piracy they will have to change the culture. You can legislate till doomsday but that will not change people.
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---- Booth was a patriot ----
Actually I believe he was a Vampire
I agree, I mean... I love to laugh at Microsoft blunders as much as the next guy, but I don't see this as anything to write home about...
now can they make a microscopic torch and a nano bot to carry it?
Too busy spending money on killing people and figuring out more efficient ways of killing people.
Well.. it should be noted that when we went to the moon we were also rather involved in killing people. I could also be argued that we went to the moon with a largely military goal, and thus (at least indirectly) with the purpose of killing people. So lets not just pick popularized cliché critiques to hammer home what we must learn from Armstrong's legacy.
I am saddened that while our government bleeds out money on 'pork' and wasteful spending, they have cut the most successful and lucrative government program ever established. We are heavily in debt, but I could personally list a number of things I'd cut before the one thing that has brought such a great measure of success. But then, what do I know?
I believe our actions are often judged unfairly, but I readily admit we an imperfect nation. I will say, however, that if we fall it will be our own doing.
Our success or failure hinges on many factors, but I believe the more we can listen to, learn from, and be inspired by men like Armstrong, the brighter our future may be.
I think it's unfair to say that they are the only company funding this sort of research. Plenty of research is done by other companies such as Intel, IBM and Google. Granted, since (as usual) it seems the real issue being debated here is whether Microsoft is evil or not. I'd have to say that the answer is a resounding No. I applaud this accomplishment. I still despise their products and general philosophy, but credit should be given where credit is due, and this deserves credit. I think this development sounds really cool and I hope that their research department continues to delve into interesting issues like this. Time alone will tell what will come from this. Whether I like the company or not.
*reconfigures pirate radio station to broadcast in FIR frequencies*
That's strange... I remember Siri doing this before the whole Nokia thing. Then again, it might have been a joke meme or something and Apple just decided to copy it, but I remember hearing about that being the answer very shortly after the release of Siri.
If you read the opening of the Hobbit, Tolkien specifically states that it is not derived from the Latin, nor related to Orca
"The word is, as far as I am concerned, actually derived from Old English orc 'demon', but only because of its phonetic suitability" ~J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien's Languages, Altair BASIC, etc.
Its true that you can copyright a language. But to use the Languages of Middle-Earth as an example is not the best argument. The Tolkien Languages' copyrights are not heavily enforced. For instance the word "Orc", decidedly a Tolkien invention, is used widely by many different fantasy franchises.
The argument in my mind is not weather a Programming Language can be copyrighted, but whether they should be. Or rather, where do you draw the line of fair use.
One way or another, Oracle does need to be careful how they tread here, since Java IS a heavily derivative work itself.
If you believe that it is right for him to be imprisoned for that, your signature is ironic.
Are you saying that Microsoft is run by the Cylons?
As per NetNeutrality, they want what I want (generally), that's what I mean by "High Minded Goals". I don't mean to legitimize them in any way. They are foolish vigilantes, and are hurting their own cause.
LulzSec (much like Anonymous) and other Hacktivists have high minded goals about online security and privacy. But their behavior is of the most misguided sort. To bring about change you must win the hearts and minds of the public. LulzSec did neither. They may have entertained, but the generally just ticked a lot of people off and gave hackers everywhere a bad name. Remember, the average voter is not a geek/hacker and does not find LulzSec's work particularly "Lulzy"
agreed
Good point. Although, I'm no expert on either method, I keep wondering what on earth does Microsoft USE to track dates? I mean seriously, a Leap-Year bug? Handling leap-years was like one of my first programming assignments in college, I don't get how that gets forgotten. Granted, it is easy to judge them here, sitting at my laptop, but I just can't understand how something like that gets botched so bad.
So THIS is how the zombie apocalypse begins...
Correct me if I'm wrong, nut they could have avoided this by relying on the UNIX epoch. Same with Y2K. But beware Y2K38 you 32-bit users!
The answer to every programming Professor's favorite Intro. to Programming project assignment has now been leaked on the web! What will become of all the students who can now look up the formula to that mind-bending programming challenge of making a calendar application.
How Long till Iran downs one?
People get rich, others get angry because it's not them. The world keeps turning.
This is important, the precedent this creates will be important in the future of digital media. The implications could be ground-breaking. If it is a material object, it becomes subject to the laws which govern the purchase and use of a chair, or hammer. (as far as I can understand). I really wonder what effect it will have in the long run. If it will change things, or be forgotten.
So how does this study relate to programming syntax? Are you more likely to get rich and live happy & healthy if you use a Strongly Typed language or a Weak Typed Language? Are GOTO statements bad for your health an well being?
Right or wrong, Piracy will not stop because of this sort of regulation. The very nature of our media technology is too versatile for them to be able to stop it. They can throw up road blocks but in the end they will only hurt honest file-sharers (although it seems often that they are even after them). But if they want to stop Piracy they will have to change the culture. You can legislate till doomsday but that will not change people.