Well, I suppose that would work. But such padding would show up pretty obviously in the analysis, don't you think? I doubt many projects optimize for defects/kloc by adding worthless code instead of just writing better code.
A measure has to be made here, and although defects/kloc can be gamed, it's pretty obvious when such gaming has occurred.
What the hell? That link was about Japanese researchers wanting to fund a 30 year program to create a robot. The only reference to space exploration was that the project would be of a similair spending scale as to the U.S. Apollo missions.
This also assumes that money not spent on space exploration would be instead spent on ocean research. With the economy as it is, both in the U.S. and in Japan, I think any research program is a good idea, within reason.
Not really. Like AOL and Yahoo!, Microsoft offers free IM accounts to everyone. It's only called MSN Messenger because it's part of Microsoft's consumer oriented internet services.
On a somewhat related topic (ok, not at all), does anyone know of an XML schema validator with a PyXML interface? I've found XSV, but it doesn't follow the uniform interface of PyXML. I'm using schemas for the ability to restrict data to specific types, a feature DTDs don't provide and something I'd rather not check for in code.
Yeah, but if I buy a computer with USB 2 ports and they're really only USB 1.1, I'm gonna have problems with real USB 2 peripherals, even if they don't run at "high-speed".
That is a completely incorrect comparison. Cisco is a business. In order to maintain their business, they must provide what the customer wants. In this case, the government is a customer, so Cisco provides eavesdropping capabilities. However, they are not just another customer. They also have laws which specifically require ISPs to have equipment with monitoring facilities. Without the correct equipment, the ISP must "upgrade" or face the consequences.
Along that same line, people tend to feel more powerful/important when they have something of, well, importance. By issuing an official smart card or whatever, a lot of people will tend to be more conscious of security because they don't want to lose the token of power.
They don't want you to be able to use just any ISP.
Well, right now you CAN use just about any ISP for IM services. AOL, MSN, and Yahoo all provide free client downloads. I know this isn't exactly what you meant, however. The companies, especially AOL, don't seem to enjoy 3rd party clients collecting to their networks, which is semi-understandable. (AOL seems to have quieted down about 3rd part clients of late, however). I can only speak from limited experience with the official AIM client, but it was loaded with quite a few ads, which probably explains why AOL doesn't want you to use another client. On the official AOL software, the AIM service offers some features that even the official AIM client doesn't have. Version 8.0 seems to have implemented some type of theming ability for emoticons, which some of my friends find absolutely amazing.
Ugh...nevermind. I just realized that you were pointing out the same thing as me, not trying to tell people that the earth only weighted 122880kg. My deepest apologies.
Huh? You're trying to tell me that the earth only has a mass of 122880 kilograms(6144*20)? While simple logic can tell you that's untrue, this page can confirm it, as can this one.
I understand your angle, but I see quite a few flaws with your post:
1. So, my question is why dont they bring charges aginst HP for knowingly forcing people
Forcing people to run their OS? I don't know much about the computers in question, but isn't there some alternative? Still, I see how that could be argued seeing as how Tru64 is (I'm assuming) the default OS.
2. to use software that does not do what they claim (Unless being broken into is on the features list)
Does not do what is claimed and doing something not advertised are different things. They never claimed that the system was exploit proof. I don't think you could get them for that. There may be some way to sue for damages caused by the exploit, but you couldn't say it was advertised as uncrackable. 3. as well as claim damages for the couple days their DMCA invocation caused by making us all run their vulnerable software?
Have we heard of any real-world applications of this exploit? Who's we?
So while I understand your general argument, the specific logic could use some refinement.
On the contrary: you have every right to express your opinion, and I will never argue with you for doing so. I am more concerned with the way you used the original poster's statements to cast him in a negative light. Also, couldn't the statement
But, since they don't produce quality products because they don't have to with the monopoly they have
also be taken as an opinion? In fact, shouldn't it be taken in that manner? Judging the quality of a product is a very subjective process.
Just because YOU don't like there product, doesn't mean you can speak for the millions that DO like there games.
I don't beleive the original poster ever said implied he was speaking for millions of other people. His use of first person indicates he was stating HIS position.
Just because YOU disagree with his opinion , doesn't mean that you can distort his statements into a flimsy argument.
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It's not likely that Final Fantasy XI will be on the gamecube - ever. The gamecube has no support for network play, and Final Fantasy XI is an online game.
Check your facts, bud. Nintendo has both a modem and broadband adapter in the works, similair to Sony's own addons for the PS2.
LoTR wasn't destroyed by Hollywood "people" trying to "modernize" it by adding steamy sex seens, scantily clad females, and incredibly foul language (unlike slashdot, which exhibits all of those traits... but that's beside the point).
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Well, I suppose that would work. But such padding would show up pretty obviously in the analysis, don't you think? I doubt many projects optimize for defects/kloc by adding worthless code instead of just writing better code.
A measure has to be made here, and although defects/kloc can be gamed, it's pretty obvious when such gaming has occurred.
Congratulations. Funniest post I've read in a damn long time.
Wow! Thanks for pointing that place out! I live in Aurora and the local Radio Shack makes me want to run away screaming.
What the hell? That link was about Japanese researchers wanting to fund a 30 year program to create a robot. The only reference to space exploration was that the project would be of a similair spending scale as to the U.S. Apollo missions.
This also assumes that money not spent on space exploration would be instead spent on ocean research. With the economy as it is, both in the U.S. and in Japan, I think any research program is a good idea, within reason.
Not really. Like AOL and Yahoo!, Microsoft offers free IM accounts to everyone. It's only called MSN Messenger because it's part of Microsoft's consumer oriented internet services.
On a somewhat related topic (ok, not at all), does anyone know of an XML schema validator with a PyXML interface? I've found XSV, but it doesn't follow the uniform interface of PyXML. I'm using schemas for the ability to restrict data to specific types, a feature DTDs don't provide and something I'd rather not check for in code.
Yeah, but if I buy a computer with USB 2 ports and they're really only USB 1.1, I'm gonna have problems with real USB 2 peripherals, even if they don't run at "high-speed".
Actually, that was released May 27th.
That is a completely incorrect comparison. Cisco is a business. In order to maintain their business, they must provide what the customer wants. In this case, the government is a customer, so Cisco provides eavesdropping capabilities. However, they are not just another customer. They also have laws which specifically require ISPs to have equipment with monitoring facilities. Without the correct equipment, the ISP must "upgrade" or face the consequences.
Along that same line, people tend to feel more powerful/important when they have something of, well, importance. By issuing an official smart card or whatever, a lot of people will tend to be more conscious of security because they don't want to lose the token of power.
They don't want you to be able to use just any ISP.
Well, right now you CAN use just about any ISP for IM services. AOL, MSN, and Yahoo all provide free client downloads. I know this isn't exactly what you meant, however. The companies, especially AOL, don't seem to enjoy 3rd party clients collecting to their networks, which is semi-understandable. (AOL seems to have quieted down about 3rd part clients of late, however). I can only speak from limited experience with the official AIM client, but it was loaded with quite a few ads, which probably explains why AOL doesn't want you to use another client. On the official AOL software, the AIM service offers some features that even the official AIM client doesn't have. Version 8.0 seems to have implemented some type of theming ability for emoticons, which some of my friends find absolutely amazing.
Ugh...nevermind. I just realized that you were pointing out the same thing as me, not trying to tell people that the earth only weighted 122880kg. My deepest apologies.
Huh? You're trying to tell me that the earth only has a mass of 122880 kilograms(6144*20)? While simple logic can tell you that's untrue, this page can confirm it, as can this one.
He did say households, not people.
I understand your angle, but I see quite a few flaws with your post:
1. So, my question is why dont they bring charges aginst HP for knowingly forcing people
Forcing people to run their OS? I don't know much about the computers in question, but isn't there some alternative? Still, I see how that could be argued seeing as how Tru64 is (I'm assuming) the default OS.
2. to use software that does not do what they claim (Unless being broken into is on the features list)
Does not do what is claimed and doing something not advertised are different things. They never claimed that the system was exploit proof. I don't think you could get them for that. There may be some way to sue for damages caused by the exploit, but you couldn't say it was advertised as uncrackable.
3. as well as claim damages for the couple days their DMCA invocation caused by making us all run their vulnerable software?
Have we heard of any real-world applications of this exploit? Who's we?
So while I understand your general argument, the specific logic could use some refinement.
He's gonna have to wait for some serious violations of the laws of physics, as Turok 2 was released in December '98.
Just because YOU disagree with his opinion , doesn't mean that you can distort his statements into a flimsy argument.
From the site:
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You should read the article...it doesn't mention anything about speech recognition. It's more of a way of continuing gameplay.
Guess we shouldn't buy Sony, then, either, as they've had the last 4 FF titles...
Check your facts, bud. Nintendo has both a modem and broadband adapter in the works, similair to Sony's own addons for the PS2.
Not saying this has much practical use value, but IBM has a 7 qubit computer.
LoTR wasn't destroyed by Hollywood "people" trying to "modernize" it by adding steamy sex seens, scantily clad females, and incredibly foul language (unlike slashdot, which exhibits all of those traits... but that's beside the point).
Where's the scantily clad females?