We need an imbedded AI to determine the data running across our networks is not copyrighted... as well as a slot for quarters so that every time we play an mp3 we can drop in our spare change... I heard Alternative Tentacles could use the money.
First off, I'm thinking about how long such records have been kept... "discoveries" aren't discoveries just because it's the first time a variable has been measured.
Second, couldn't this fall into the category of "geeks breeding geeks"? Or should I say, the intellectual breeding the intellectual? There are those of us who aren't attracted to the usual superficialities which are the standard for our society, thus, we have children which share our interests: math and science... not clothes and perfume.
And if I miss my guess, such determinations are made by where an individual lies on a standard curve... too far from the norm, and you're autistic... fine, such a label can get one the proper education... but I have to wonder, if such measurements are changing, doesn't this redefine the center from which such judgements are based? If we all fall 2sig from the mean, doesn't that redefine the mean, and make them austistic, and us normal?
I look forward to the day when the ability to understand higher mathematics isn't viewed as deviant from the norm and labled austistic, rather than the other way around.
I don't know many other people out there would rather have paper in their hands, rather than a laptop, or desktop to read from... but to have HOWTOs available in a nice printed form as fast as they can be updated... that would be pretty kewl.
Might we actually get to the point where the only way to make a purchase w/o any sort of record, is to purchase w/ precious metals? With this sort of technology, I could easily see the use of raw gold being used as currency.
In RIAA vs. DoD... "The U.S. Military was brought under fire today by the RIAA due to soldiers in the field sharing MP3s over their peer to peer network."
The RIAA is said to be requesting the DoD implement filtering software in these units which would prevent their users from sharing copyrigted material.
"How can we expect artists such as Modonna and Britany to maintain their desire to create music when thousands upon thousands of soldiers are steeling their music?", one RIAA lawyer was quoted as saying.
"Slashdot is liable for everything written on Slashdot"
This action by Slashdot is not the end of Slashdot, nor is it legally binding (IANAL). It is nothing more than a prudent move in our current "Freedom of Speech" climate.
As we all know, Freedom of Speech does not exist in this country. When the constitution reads "Congress shall make 'no' law...", and those in congress interpret this as "Congress shall make 'some' laws...", then a move made to preserve your own existence could only be called prudent. We have to choose our battles.... in this case the comment itself was removed, but links can be provided and instructions for how to obtain the text through serch engines can also be provided.
One does not weather a storm by attempting to sail through it at full sail.
I have a question as to why Congress should have the right to cancel any specific program. Why not give the whole of NASA a chunk of cash, and let them figure out what to do with it. I'm just guess NASA would have a better idea as to what to do with their money than Congress would.
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This Is How Its Supposed To Be Done!!!
fscking N'Sync....
We need an imbedded AI to determine the data running across our networks is not copyrighted... as well as a slot for quarters so that every time we play an mp3 we can drop in our spare change... I heard Alternative Tentacles could use the money.
we get to see this on Iron Chef?
Second, couldn't this fall into the category of "geeks breeding geeks"? Or should I say, the intellectual breeding the intellectual? There are those of us who aren't attracted to the usual superficialities which are the standard for our society, thus, we have children which share our interests: math and science... not clothes and perfume.
And if I miss my guess, such determinations are made by where an individual lies on a standard curve... too far from the norm, and you're autistic... fine, such a label can get one the proper education... but I have to wonder, if such measurements are changing, doesn't this redefine the center from which such judgements are based? If we all fall 2sig from the mean, doesn't that redefine the mean, and make them austistic, and us normal?
I look forward to the day when the ability to understand higher mathematics isn't viewed as deviant from the norm and labled austistic, rather than the other way around.
Slap a EULA on spackle.
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I don't know many other people out there would rather have paper in their hands, rather than a laptop, or desktop to read from... but to have HOWTOs available in a nice printed form as fast as they can be updated... that would be pretty kewl.
Might we actually get to the point where the only way to make a purchase w/o any sort of record, is to purchase w/ precious metals? With this sort of technology, I could easily see the use of raw gold being used as currency.
The RIAA is said to be requesting the DoD implement filtering software in these units which would prevent their users from sharing copyrigted material.
"How can we expect artists such as Modonna and Britany to maintain their desire to create music when thousands upon thousands of soldiers are steeling their music?", one RIAA lawyer was quoted as saying.
This action by Slashdot is not the end of Slashdot, nor is it legally binding (IANAL). It is nothing more than a prudent move in our current "Freedom of Speech" climate.
As we all know, Freedom of Speech does not exist in this country. When the constitution reads "Congress shall make 'no' law...", and those in congress interpret this as "Congress shall make 'some' laws...", then a move made to preserve your own existence could only be called prudent. We have to choose our battles.... in this case the comment itself was removed, but links can be provided and instructions for how to obtain the text through serch engines can also be provided.
One does not weather a storm by attempting to sail through it at full sail.
I have a question as to why Congress should have the right to cancel any specific program. Why not give the whole of NASA a chunk of cash, and let them figure out what to do with it. I'm just guess NASA would have a better idea as to what to do with their money than Congress would.