I was under the understanding that the CDDL wasn't GPL compatible (or at least there were some issues...please correct me if I'm wrong, since I'm not looking at the license right now). If this is the case, is there really any reason to care about this development?
I find it terribly sad when companies/people/drones/the family pet/etc. need to fork out a ton of cash just to prevent assholes from taking over their computers. Viruses (Viri?) have caused this for years, and it's completely illegal to create such a program. But, so far, it's still legal in most places (albeit unethical) to distribute this garbage.
Yes, it's really an IE/Windows problem, which is a whole other argument. I know users need to be better educated (or educate themselves), but that still doesn't help my Grandma who can barely seem to find the escape key. I understand this. But still, why should this still be allowed?
On a side note, does anyone know of GOOD network/client-server spyware removal software, either free (as in beer or freedom) or commercial? Just curious...
No kidding...hell must have frozen over. It seems rare anymore that the government actually does something cool AND does not have it cater entirely to Big Business (with Dubya in office, no less) for use to their own ends. It seems as though the weather industry must not have a whole lot of money to "donate" to (*cough*buyout*cough) our polititians. Does anyone know if this is true or not?
That's what I was thinking. I just checked the suse ftp site, and it's not there. Usually, suse releases the boxed version first, and then releases it via ftp a few weeks later.
Not only that, but there haven't been court cases because, quite simply, people just don't have the money to defend themselves against lawyers who don't give a rat's ass about anything except enlarging their own bank accounts. These people know they have no way to defend themselves, because they just don't have the money necessary to do so. And, even if these people did win, it is very unlikely that a judge would give you anything to pay for your own lawyers who are going to cost more than $3k anyway. So, I guess we have to pony-up and take it in the a$$.
Isn't everyone still arguing over the DVD-R5/DVD+R5 thing? Why wouldn't they/we be fussing over the 9GB version when they/we can't figure out the whole 4.7GB version?
Not only that, but the government agency/official/drone ought to be whacked for aggreeing to pay $200+ to install one of these cards considering it really takes all of FIVE MINUTES!
You know, the sad thing is that of the $24M, a good chunk of it was probably the cost of storing the things.
What I don't understand is why they would horde such a huge number of cards in the first place. I mean, 74,000 NICs is enough for every student at 2 large universities to get one. Somehow, while I feel that many public schools could use these things, it sure would take quite a few of them to get rid of 74k (at least, the ones who use them right).
I am 23, married, have a baby due in July, and director of IT at a fairly small business (130 employees), and I LOVE the amount of stress I get, and it is substantial. I think it's all in how you approach it and the corporate culture that surrounds you. I honestly do like coming in Monday morning ready to take-on the day.
However, I used to work for a HUGE company in IT (5000+ employees), and I HATED it, because I was paid like an illegal immigrant but had more direct impact on the company than the CIO. But, I had to pay the bills, and there really wasn't any alternative without a college degree (the "need" for which is another argument altogether). Ultimately, you need to either change the way you look at the job, or try to find another. And, yes, even in post-.COM there are quite a few jobs out there for programmers of your nature.
That is an interesting question. I guess it would depend on where the vulnerability resides. For example, if the TCP problem could be fixed at routers of the internet backbone, then would it be beneficial for the public to have specific knowledge of the vulnerability? No, because it would lead to attacks before all equipment/software could be fixed.
However, I can see how it would definitely be beneficial to release data to he public in other circumstances. Think about any/all OS specific threats. If those aren't released to the public, no one would even have the opportunity to fix them.
Ultimately, I would say that vulnerabilities that lie within the realm of the end user should be made public. Those threats that would undermine the entire internet infrastructure are probably best left in the hands of those who can be trusted (as much as possible) with the knowledge, because publicly documented threats do not only go into the hands of those who are benevolent.
I can see it now: NASA seems to have temporarily lost contact with the International Space Station. They're currently working on restoring communications. [segway] In other news, a giant, smoldering turd was found floating in the South Atlantic earlier today. When asked about the phenominom, a local fisherman stated, "That's the biggest damn pice of crap I've ever seen." We'll have more on this as details become available. And, now, on to sports.....
Where on that site does it say that you can buy a new DeLorean? All I see are a bunch of parts to basically refurb your own. Seriously, though, that would be very cool!
First off, I don't use iPhoto, so I can't comment on it. However, I do use iTunes, and, to me, this does not seem to have the "look" OR "feel". Honestly, iTunes has a very refined interface, and LSongs certainly does not have that (or, at least, to the same extent). In fact, it seems as though it might feel rather clunky. Therefore, IMHO:
feel(LSongs) != feel(iTunes);
And, really, I don't think the two look that much alike. Seriously, look at the two side-by-side. The same BASIC functionality may be there, but they definitely do NOT look the same. Hell, think of OSX and Windows. They have the same BASIC functionality, but they definitely do not look the same. So, again IMHO:
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I was under the understanding that the CDDL wasn't GPL compatible (or at least there were some issues...please correct me if I'm wrong, since I'm not looking at the license right now). If this is the case, is there really any reason to care about this development?
Maybe when the Hubble gets retired they can use it for one hell of a cantenna...
Let's go someplace private and quiet. Like a spaceship.
Yeah, nothing like joining the 62-mile-high club! Woo-hoo!
I find it terribly sad when companies/people/drones/the family pet/etc. need to fork out a ton of cash just to prevent assholes from taking over their computers. Viruses (Viri?) have caused this for years, and it's completely illegal to create such a program. But, so far, it's still legal in most places (albeit unethical) to distribute this garbage.
Yes, it's really an IE/Windows problem, which is a whole other argument. I know users need to be better educated (or educate themselves), but that still doesn't help my Grandma who can barely seem to find the escape key. I understand this. But still, why should this still be allowed?
On a side note, does anyone know of GOOD network/client-server spyware removal software, either free (as in beer or freedom) or commercial? Just curious...
No kidding...hell must have frozen over. It seems rare anymore that the government actually does something cool AND does not have it cater entirely to Big Business (with Dubya in office, no less) for use to their own ends. It seems as though the weather industry must not have a whole lot of money to "donate" to (*cough*buyout*cough) our polititians. Does anyone know if this is true or not?
YES!!!! Bring back our PONG!!!!!!!!
The DoJ should make 'em turn the docs into manpages. You know, just to piss Billy off.
That's what I was thinking. I just checked the suse ftp site, and it's not there. Usually, suse releases the boxed version first, and then releases it via ftp a few weeks later.
Does anyone know how this would actually make you feel? I mean, think about it:
alcohol is a depressant
caffeine is a stimulant
Therefore, it would seem that combining the two would make you feel like complete and utter crap. Does anyone have any experience?
Oh...wait. Didn't SCO cap their legal funds. Looks like they're the ones who will go bankrupt!
Is this fair, or erosion of more fair-use rights?
Sounds more like collusion to me.
Not only that, but there haven't been court cases because, quite simply, people just don't have the money to defend themselves against lawyers who don't give a rat's ass about anything except enlarging their own bank accounts. These people know they have no way to defend themselves, because they just don't have the money necessary to do so. And, even if these people did win, it is very unlikely that a judge would give you anything to pay for your own lawyers who are going to cost more than $3k anyway. So, I guess we have to pony-up and take it in the a$$.
Isn't everyone still arguing over the DVD-R5/DVD+R5 thing? Why wouldn't they/we be fussing over the 9GB version when they/we can't figure out the whole 4.7GB version?
Not only that, but the government agency/official/drone ought to be whacked for aggreeing to pay $200+ to install one of these cards considering it really takes all of FIVE MINUTES!
You know, the sad thing is that of the $24M, a good chunk of it was probably the cost of storing the things.
What I don't understand is why they would horde such a huge number of cards in the first place. I mean, 74,000 NICs is enough for every student at 2 large universities to get one. Somehow, while I feel that many public schools could use these things, it sure would take quite a few of them to get rid of 74k (at least, the ones who use them right).
Now I'll probably have to buy my CD burning software from the RIAA too. Wonderful.
I am 23, married, have a baby due in July, and director of IT at a fairly small business (130 employees), and I LOVE the amount of stress I get, and it is substantial. I think it's all in how you approach it and the corporate culture that surrounds you. I honestly do like coming in Monday morning ready to take-on the day.
However, I used to work for a HUGE company in IT (5000+ employees), and I HATED it, because I was paid like an illegal immigrant but had more direct impact on the company than the CIO. But, I had to pay the bills, and there really wasn't any alternative without a college degree (the "need" for which is another argument altogether). Ultimately, you need to either change the way you look at the job, or try to find another. And, yes, even in post-.COM there are quite a few jobs out there for programmers of your nature.
That is an interesting question. I guess it would depend on where the vulnerability resides. For example, if the TCP problem could be fixed at routers of the internet backbone, then would it be beneficial for the public to have specific knowledge of the vulnerability? No, because it would lead to attacks before all equipment/software could be fixed.
However, I can see how it would definitely be beneficial to release data to he public in other circumstances. Think about any/all OS specific threats. If those aren't released to the public, no one would even have the opportunity to fix them.
Ultimately, I would say that vulnerabilities that lie within the realm of the end user should be made public. Those threats that would undermine the entire internet infrastructure are probably best left in the hands of those who can be trusted (as much as possible) with the knowledge, because publicly documented threats do not only go into the hands of those who are benevolent.
I can see it now: NASA seems to have temporarily lost contact with the International Space Station. They're currently working on restoring communications. [segway] In other news, a giant, smoldering turd was found floating in the South Atlantic earlier today. When asked about the phenominom, a local fisherman stated, "That's the biggest damn pice of crap I've ever seen." We'll have more on this as details become available. And, now, on to sports.....
Where on that site does it say that you can buy a new DeLorean? All I see are a bunch of parts to basically refurb your own. Seriously, though, that would be very cool!
For the non-chemistry geeks among us, this may be helpful in understanding the parent.
Since I haven't seen anything about the history of the car posted so far, here's a link to some info about the history of the Delorean Motor Company.
Don't you mean the goatse???
feel(LSongs) != feel(iTunes);
And, really, I don't think the two look that much alike. Seriously, look at the two side-by-side. The same BASIC functionality may be there, but they definitely do NOT look the same. Hell, think of OSX and Windows. They have the same BASIC functionality, but they definitely do not look the same. So, again IMHO:
look(LSongs) != look(iTunes);
I've got a few old Showbiz Pizza coins. How many of those do you think would cover the cost?