then, as their (microsoft's) biggest customer, the government should require publication of interfaces, file formats and protocols of their suppliers. The government is part of the problem, so they must be part of the solution.
Excellent point! Instead of concentrating on a trial, they should be changing their purchasing guidelines. The gevernment should require suppliers of operating systems for government funded installations to publish their file formats, protocol specifications, and APIs. They should require hardware suppliers to publish interface specifications as well. If they did this, there would be no need for expensive litigation.
That's a great idea. Open source doesn't need an unfair advantage, just a level playing field. If the government required the software they used to have published file formats, APIs, and protocol specifications, everyone would have equal electronic access to our government.
There should also be a requirement that companies supplying hardware to the government have to provide either published interface specs., or device drivers with source code.
as we need faster throughput. Face it, chipsets aren't as interesting to consumers. As long as consumers buy machines based on procesor speed, manufacturers will continue to sell junk with fast processors. Just how useful is a 1 Ghz chip when the memory runs at 100 mhz and the system is using an IDE disk controller.
Linux is a great idea! You can set him up as a regular user so he can't hurt the system while he's learning. Then he can get some Basic Linux Training. Would you really feel comfortable giving a grandparent root access on a Windows box ? I didn't think so. OTOH, seting him up with Windows will give you the opportunity to spend a lot more time together.
"After a series of conversations with the FEC, Smith was told, in essence, that he was in violation of federal law because he had spent more than $250 in expressing his political views without disclosing his identity and filing the required reports with the federal government.
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Would the $250 limit still be imposed if Leo had posted his name.
"At least Microsoft just spouts sunshine about itself."
Yeah, they can afford to pay other people to do their mudslinging.
Somewhat related article with good quote
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There is an article I saw on Yahoo with the following quote from Tom Austin of the Gartner group:
" Before the release of Windows NT, Bill Gates promised the networking software ``would run an airline reservations system,'' but proved more suitable to running ``a restaurant reservation system.'' "
The US government is a big part of the problem. If the government really wants to fix the problem, they should require that any software purchased by our government must have publicly available file and protocol specifications. Also, any computer hardware purchased should have publicly available interface specifications.
According to the handbook, students aren't even allowed to touch each other. This isn't fair. A fellow student could be distraught about losing their last shred of privacy and you can't even give them a hug.
"I think Malda should post a list with all girls on slashdot (where else would the geek girls hang out?) complete with emails so everyone can choose his own geek girl:)"
This would be really unethical and I'm sure Rob would never do this. Besides, Rob is already doing his part by funding The Rob Malda Hot Chicks in CS scholarship fund.
If the government embraces open protocols and file formats, that would make a great start. Why should tax payers have to go out to buy a copy of MS Word to view documents on a government funded web server ?
Dude, it's not us. the filth is being posted by anonymous trouble makers. People know this is a Pro-Linux, Pro-UNIX site. Trouble makers from outside this community come here because they know we are basically opposed to censorship, and they post in a lame attempt to destroy our credibility.
The dude is obviously infatuated with PERL. It's probably his first language. PERL is great for it's designed purpose, but those who know it best also know when it's use is inappropriate.
That's a great idea! A Windows to Linux installer, have it call FIPS and a customized version of FDISK. Then, have if format the ext2 filesystems, modify the MBR, and copy a base system to the new filesystems.
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then, as their (microsoft's) biggest customer, the government should require publication of interfaces, file formats and protocols of their suppliers. The government is part of the problem, so they must be part of the solution.
Excellent point! Instead of concentrating on a trial, they should be changing their purchasing guidelines. The gevernment should require suppliers of operating systems for government funded installations to publish their file formats, protocol specifications, and APIs. They should require hardware suppliers to publish interface specifications as well. If they did this, there would be no need for expensive litigation.
That's a great idea. Open source doesn't need an unfair advantage, just a level playing field. If the government required the software they used to have published file formats, APIs, and protocol specifications, everyone would have equal electronic access to our government.
There should also be a requirement that companies supplying hardware to the government have to provide either published interface specs., or device drivers with source code.
as we need faster throughput. Face it, chipsets aren't as interesting to consumers. As long as consumers buy machines based on procesor speed, manufacturers will continue to sell junk with fast processors. Just how useful is a 1 Ghz chip when the memory runs at 100 mhz and the system is using an IDE disk controller.
Linux is a great idea! You can set him up as a regular user so
he can't hurt the system while he's learning. Then he can get some Basic Linux Training.
Would you really feel comfortable giving a grandparent root access on a Windows box ? I didn't think so.
OTOH, seting him up with Windows will give you the opportunity to spend a lot more time together.
"After a series of conversations with the FEC, Smith was told, in
essence, that he was in violation of federal law because he had
spent more than $250 in expressing his political views without
disclosing his identity and filing the required reports with the
federal government.
"
Would the $250 limit still be imposed if Leo
had posted his name.
I wonder if this has anything to do with Micron getting the US government to increase import tariffs on DRAM.
While I don't agree with you, I understand how you feel. Global warming is scary stuff, and denial is a natural reaction to unpleasant news. You might want to check out some actual data at The National Climatic Data Center or the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
"It's a total bitch to configure, but aside from that...."
Try
"At least Microsoft just spouts sunshine about itself."
Yeah, they can afford to pay other people to do their mudslinging.
" Before the release of Windows NT, Bill Gates promised the networking
software ``would run an airline reservations system,'' but proved more
suitable to running ``a restaurant reservation system.''
"
Here's the article.
The US government is a big part of the problem. If the government really wants to fix the problem, they should require that any software purchased by our government must have publicly available file and protocol specifications. Also, any computer hardware purchased should have publicly available interface specifications.
If you don't like spam, and who does, then fight spam. Just because you don't like spam is no reason to ask for blanket censorship.
Maybe they should label each value with a unit. Instead of writing, distance from Mars = 50, they should say distance from Mars = 50 km.
According to the handbook, students aren't even allowed to touch each other. This isn't fair. A fellow student could be distraught about losing their last shred of privacy and you can't even give them a hug.
"I think Malda should post a list with all girls on slashdot (where else would the geek girls hang out?) complete with emails so everyone can choose his own geek girl :)"
This would be really unethical and I'm sure Rob would never do this. Besides, Rob is already doing his part by funding The Rob Malda Hot Chicks in CS scholarship fund.
"Zaman added that Microsoft has been considering making some of its software products open source for two years."
Could this mean that Microsoft has, for the past two years, been considering open-sourcing some of there software ?
If the government embraces open protocols and file formats, that would make a great start. Why should tax payers have to go out to buy a copy of MS Word to view documents on a government funded web server ?
If you still have the source, maybe someone here could help. This is one of the main benefits of open source software.
Are you talking about the ICI at http://www.eden.rutgers.edu ? Awesome network !!!
Dude, it's not us. the filth is being posted by anonymous trouble makers. People know this is a Pro-Linux, Pro-UNIX site. Trouble makers from outside this community come here because they know we are basically opposed to censorship, and they post in a lame attempt to destroy our credibility.
The dude is obviously infatuated with PERL. It's probably his first language. PERL is great for it's designed purpose, but those who know it best also know when it's use is inappropriate.
They msut be using the new, larger Pookies for their measurments.
This is a little bit like Ted Nelson's Xanadu, a nice idea , but not practical.
That's a great idea! A Windows to Linux installer, have it call FIPS and a customized version of FDISK. Then, have if format the ext2 filesystems, modify the MBR, and copy a base system to the new filesystems.