Maybe that is the point. In the real world, things aren't so cut and dried, black and white, and charged with controversy. Windows has problems, Linux has problems, and they exist for different reasons. Maybe we should stop blaming each other and concentrate on how we can make sure that no software has these flaws.
Nice to see a linux hack getting some attention for a change, instead of the usual MS bashing.
It's nice to see that now, since Linux has gone mainstream, all the cool kids have turned from criticising the straw man of mindless Linux promotion to the straw man of mindless Microsoft bashing in order to be the outsider rebels.
Say what you will about the Microsoft anathema, no Linux vendor has promoted the forced inclusion of DRM technology, or, before finding that religion, poo-pooed the importance of security. Through its entire history, Microsoft has given us plenty of justification for criticism. If you don't understand that, then you're as dim as the 'slashbots' to which you feel superior.
A computer won't shake you down for bribes, or plant evidence. A computer won't selectively enforce the law, unless told to, but then it becomes its own proof of corruption. A computer will not lie in court, unless its records are modified, but the maliable nature of digital files ensures greater standards for repudiation.
I trust machines over cops for the same reasons I trust Amazon over shifty checkout clerks.
What's up with that WorldCom thing? Did you personally get burned by any of this? Are you ashamed to have worked for those people? Do you think it has it damaged the credibility of the Internet?
And in your opinion, what is it about ICANN that causes people to hate it so vehemently? Is it justified?
Dragon? WTF? Are we so scared of money that we knuckle under every time some prick in a suit starts shooting his mouth off?
He's no dragon, he's a stupid pussy with an MBA. He's too stupid not only to understand how Klez works, but to understand the legal risk that he is exposing himself to. He won't win a lawsuit, and he can't drag it out because all it would take is one expert witness to explain Klez. Plus he could be sued for libel for the false accusation, or at least for attorny's fees.
The only thing dumber than a poor guy inviting a frivolous lawsuit is a rich guy, because he's got a lot more to lose.
By this time you'll also find it in used CD stores, thereby getting it for a reasonable price and pissing off the record companies for the lack of a new sale.
The funny thing is how well this analogy holds in the p2p arena. There have been tape trading networks over post for like, forever, trading bootlegs and tv shows.
But it was acceptable in those films, because it didn't really strain credulity. In this new batch, Lucus has underminded the previous films with shit like "midicholorians" and "vigirn births", and the acting is even worse. The stilted dialougue between Anakin and Queen Whatsherface is so bad its like hearing fingernails on a chalkboard! Make it stop!
And whats with the political intrigue so simple a child can follow it? Was that his intention? Perhaps he hopes it will sell more toys, if kids want to reenact the Senate debate.
And the racial stereotyping? Is it some sort of one-upsmanship with Star Trek? I don't know which is more offensive, the Shylock Ferangi or the "ah so" Trade Federation. Oh, oh! Meesa Jamaican retard!
I still enjoy the old films. I even liked the Timothy Zahn sequels. That's why I hate these movies, it's like George Lucas wanted to take a big chunky dump on everything he's done before.
The decision to use Java in the introductory classes had no direct influence from Sun. It was chosen it for the very reasons it is sucessful today: it is a reasonably well designed language, applicable to many problem domains, it is cross platform, free, available on every machine on campus, and a marketable skill for would-be graduates. Only the first applies to the language used previously: Turbo Pascal.
Comparing Tech's incidental use of Java to to U. Waterloo selling out to Microsoft is absurd.
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I absolutely *refuse* to watch CAM versions of movies that have been put on the net. I would rather wait for the DiVX copy of the DVD or the screener.
Be ye steadfast in yar principles, video pirate. I tip me hat to ye, arr..
No. My immediate reaction was "Let's write software BROADWAY STYLE!"
Maybe that is the point. In the real world, things aren't so cut and dried, black and white, and charged with controversy. Windows has problems, Linux has problems, and they exist for different reasons. Maybe we should stop blaming each other and concentrate on how we can make sure that no software has these flaws.
*Cue The Byrds song "Turn, Turn, Turn"*
666'th post! Yea baby!
Nice to see a linux hack getting some attention for a change, instead of the usual MS bashing.
It's nice to see that now, since Linux has gone mainstream, all the cool kids have turned from criticising the straw man of mindless Linux promotion to the straw man of mindless Microsoft bashing in order to be the outsider rebels.
Say what you will about the Microsoft anathema, no Linux vendor has promoted the forced inclusion of DRM technology, or, before finding that religion, poo-pooed the importance of security. Through its entire history, Microsoft has given us plenty of justification for criticism. If you don't understand that, then you're as dim as the 'slashbots' to which you feel superior.
It also means you weren't the kind of faggy new wave poseur who was into Billy Idol.
A computer won't shake you down for bribes, or plant evidence. A computer won't selectively enforce the law, unless told to, but then it becomes its own proof of corruption. A computer will not lie in court, unless its records are modified, but the maliable nature of digital files ensures greater standards for repudiation.
I trust machines over cops for the same reasons I trust Amazon over shifty checkout clerks.
I don't think they'd notice. Unless it was American porn, then they'd complain about how bad it is.
Shouldn't that be GNU/Win? Or, more precisely, VMS/Win/GNU?
This name reminds me of the weird name feud between two towns in rural Alabama.
What's up with that WorldCom thing? Did you personally get burned by any of this? Are you ashamed to have worked for those people? Do you think it has it damaged the credibility of the Internet?
And in your opinion, what is it about ICANN that causes people to hate it so vehemently? Is it justified?
It's also ironic how all Slashdot posters support abortion but are opposed to murder.
Hey kids! There are several errors in that statement, see if you can find them!
No, you disturbed a dragon.
Dragon? WTF? Are we so scared of money that we knuckle under every time some prick in a suit starts shooting his mouth off?
He's no dragon, he's a stupid pussy with an MBA. He's too stupid not only to understand how Klez works, but to understand the legal risk that he is exposing himself to. He won't win a lawsuit, and he can't drag it out because all it would take is one expert witness to explain Klez. Plus he could be sued for libel for the false accusation, or at least for attorny's fees.
The only thing dumber than a poor guy inviting a frivolous lawsuit is a rich guy, because he's got a lot more to lose.
Sometimes, we are far too soft on people like you
I use it to back up all of my DVDs.
;-)
The way Linus backs up Linux?
There should be a grandiose ceromony where everyone turns their back to him, and he must leave naked, dragging behind him the Stone of Shame.
By this time you'll also find it in used CD stores, thereby getting it for a reasonable price and pissing off the record companies for the lack of a new sale.
Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes
The funny thing is how well this analogy holds in the p2p arena. There have been tape trading networks over post for like, forever, trading bootlegs and tv shows.
And in the same sentence with "value added", no less.
But it was acceptable in those films, because it didn't really strain credulity. In this new batch, Lucus has underminded the previous films with shit like "midicholorians" and "vigirn births", and the acting is even worse. The stilted dialougue between Anakin and Queen Whatsherface is so bad its like hearing fingernails on a chalkboard! Make it stop!
And whats with the political intrigue so simple a child can follow it? Was that his intention? Perhaps he hopes it will sell more toys, if kids want to reenact the Senate debate.
And the racial stereotyping? Is it some sort of one-upsmanship with Star Trek? I don't know which is more offensive, the Shylock Ferangi or the "ah so" Trade Federation. Oh, oh! Meesa Jamaican retard!
I still enjoy the old films. I even liked the Timothy Zahn sequels. That's why I hate these movies, it's like George Lucas wanted to take a big chunky dump on everything he's done before.
You couldn't write an article like that and have it linked by Slashdot.
That's even more fun than SCANNING BARCODES! I hope it COMES with a STICK OF GUM!
But I hate it when my programs get stuck in the vacuum cleaner.
And can I have your eyepatch? Arrr...
I'd be more likely to play an online game if it allows me to sully the trademarks of corporations I don't like. Bring on the product placement!
The decision to use Java in the introductory classes had no direct influence from Sun. It was chosen it for the very reasons it is sucessful today: it is a reasonably well designed language, applicable to many problem domains, it is cross platform, free, available on every machine on campus, and a marketable skill for would-be graduates. Only the first applies to the language used previously: Turbo Pascal.
Comparing Tech's incidental use of Java to to U. Waterloo selling out to Microsoft is absurd.