Yup. Free range cows eat all sorts of crap that effects the taste of the milk.
For an even better example, the meat from a deer that eats thistle and tree bark is almost inedible, while the meat from a deer that eats alfalfa and clover tastes wonderful...
I wouldn't hold your breath. It's highly likely that Bilski's patent application will be tossed, and quite likely that business methods would be held nonstatutory, but almost certain that software, in some form - performed by a computer, tied to a machine, etc. - will be held statutory.
Isn't that still a step in the right direction? The abolishing of business method patents even if it doesn't weaken Software patents is still a Good Thing.
Is it possible that the bilski ruling could strengthen software patents? If so, then that would be someting to worry about.
CB radio is a cheap way to have "fleet" communications without requiring specific licenses. The power is limited since it's unlicensed, but it's far cheaper than most other options available to commercial operations (who can't, by definition, use HAM radio bands).
I believe there are even repeaters available for CBs that can be secured by access code if you need more than the 3 mile range typically available to mobile CB units.
I'm about ready to take the test. My motivation is to have a way of communicating with family when cell phones and land lines are overwhelmed (or down completely). A ham radio with tall antenna is the only real way to communicate with someone 15 miles away when phone and cell phone is out. If repeaters are available, a hand held unit might work. Both require a HAM radio license.
You claim he's out of touch, yet he consistently sees dangers for what they are (or have the potential to be) long before most anyone else.
I'm always interested to read what he has to say even if I disagree with him. I find that his world of black and white doesn't map cleanly to how I view the world, but his insights are always educational.
The way I remember it: Kindergarten and grade 1: simple counting, basic shapes grade 2: addition and subtraction grade 3-4: multiplication and long division with remainder grade 5-6: decimals, fractions, and pre-pre-algebra grade 7: pre-algebra (manipulating equations to solve for a variable) grade 8: algebra (formal proofs) grade 9-12: geometry, algebra II, statistics, trigonometry, and pre-calc (limits and basic derivatives)
The reason China owns so much US debt is because they're trying to artificially peg their currency to ours. If they sell off the US debt that they own, their currency would gain value relative to the dollar which would reduce their ability to export their goods to just about any other country.
Quite frankly, it's what the US has been demanding China do for years.
Most FOSS stuff is literally just copying things that have already been done.
And that's different from commercial software how?
Seriously, developing software is far more complicated than that. Claiming that X copied Y is a dangerous accusation since it's extremely unlikely that Y came up with something without first seeing the same or similar ideas somewhere else.
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Yup. Free range cows eat all sorts of crap that effects the taste of the milk.
For an even better example, the meat from a deer that eats thistle and tree bark is almost inedible, while the meat from a deer that eats alfalfa and clover tastes wonderful...
Sure, sometimes.
I wouldn't hold your breath. It's highly likely that Bilski's patent application will be tossed, and quite likely that business methods would be held nonstatutory, but almost certain that software, in some form - performed by a computer, tied to a machine, etc. - will be held statutory.
Isn't that still a step in the right direction? The abolishing of business method patents even if it doesn't weaken Software patents is still a Good Thing.
Is it possible that the bilski ruling could strengthen software patents? If so, then that would be someting to worry about.
Surely this is not too deep for /.
The slashdot pool is quite shallow in spots.
Any particular reason you're not interested in a good open-source friendly video codec?
So what, exactly, does Microsoft's dominant market share have to do with Ubuntu's inability to handle your video hardware?
CB radio is a cheap way to have "fleet" communications without requiring specific licenses. The power is limited since it's unlicensed, but it's far cheaper than most other options available to commercial operations (who can't, by definition, use HAM radio bands).
I believe there are even repeaters available for CBs that can be secured by access code if you need more than the 3 mile range typically available to mobile CB units.
I'm about ready to take the test. My motivation is to have a way of communicating with family when cell phones and land lines are overwhelmed (or down completely). A ham radio with tall antenna is the only real way to communicate with someone 15 miles away when phone and cell phone is out. If repeaters are available, a hand held unit might work. Both require a HAM radio license.
Clearly you have a deep knowledge of the issue he's commenting on. Perhaps you could explain to us how is understanding is in error.
You claim he's out of touch, yet he consistently sees dangers for what they are (or have the potential to be) long before most anyone else.
I'm always interested to read what he has to say even if I disagree with him. I find that his world of black and white doesn't map cleanly to how I view the world, but his insights are always educational.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but with IPv6, deep inspection of the packets at the firewall should be impossible because of IPSec.
What does java do that python can't?
In the early grades, it's just counting up or down.
In the middle grades, it's recognizing shortcuts and relationships
After that, it's all about application.
The way I remember it:
Kindergarten and grade 1: simple counting, basic shapes
grade 2: addition and subtraction
grade 3-4: multiplication and long division with remainder
grade 5-6: decimals, fractions, and pre-pre-algebra
grade 7: pre-algebra (manipulating equations to solve for a variable)
grade 8: algebra (formal proofs)
grade 9-12: geometry, algebra II, statistics, trigonometry, and pre-calc (limits and basic derivatives)
+1 Insightful
Excluding niche uses, this is exactly how the mainstream transition from platters to SSD will happen.
Are hard drives really price comparable to tape?
How would you detect it if you were infected?
The reason China owns so much US debt is because they're trying to artificially peg their currency to ours. If they sell off the US debt that they own, their currency would gain value relative to the dollar which would reduce their ability to export their goods to just about any other country.
Quite frankly, it's what the US has been demanding China do for years.
This is a DNA test. If it's a match, how can it be less than 100%?
Only in politics and dating.
see Diminishing Returns.
It might make sense to combine this with hybrid technology, but until we run the numbers, it's too early to call.
Most FOSS stuff is literally just copying things that have already been done.
And that's different from commercial software how?
Seriously, developing software is far more complicated than that. Claiming that X copied Y is a dangerous accusation since it's extremely unlikely that Y came up with something without first seeing the same or similar ideas somewhere else.
Please explain how such collusion is not considered illegal.
I'm not. They probably wipe and reinstall all their lab machines every time they test.
What is a "helicopter parent"?