A similar situation: the TiVo uses GPL'd software, but they don't give you access to the binaries - only the output from them. However, the binaries are being distributed, and thus they release their source code.
In the case of a Web application, the binaries (or in this case the interpreted source code) execute only on the server, so the GPL does not technically require you to distribute the source code. In fact, the GPL specifically says:
You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it.
So, because the source code is open (regardless of the GPL), you can run it without following the GPL at all.
The part about making modifications does seem a little odd, though. Also, this is still a different issue, since there's no binary.
Are you kidding? Who wouldn't? There are already plenty of parody sites and jokes out there about Microsoft maknig a Linux distribution. Besides, Microsoft does have some GPL'd software, although they've acquired most of it by buying other companies.
Nope.. Havenco is not located in the US, is not incorporated in the US, and is not subject to US laws, no matter what the FBI, CIA and MPAA have lead you to believe. There is no extradition or treaty of lawful effect between the US and the Principality of Sealand. Also, most investors are assisted by laws that say in effect 'You can't lose more than you invested'.
However, if Havenco is operated by US citizens operating on US soil, those people are subject to US law, even if they're working for a foreign company.
Sure, the "billion-a-year industry" tidbit was just invented for sensational reasons, but I want to know who came up with the $3 billion figure. "Industry analysts"? Exactly what data are they advertising here, or are they just making wild guesses?
Jar-Jar's not the only lucky one in TPM. It struck me that Anikin's destruction of the flying donut things was sheer luck... What does this button do? Oh, we take off... lucky I crept into the same fighter as R2D2. Now what does this button do? Oh, fires lasers or missiles or something... Bang, all the droids are dead, just in time.
That's exactly the point. You've noticed a parallel between Anakin and Jar-Jar, and we already know that Anakin is very strong in the Force.
I haven't decided how much stock to put in this rumor, but I think it's a possibility. I can see Anakin turning, then killing Jar-Jar in a war once they're on opposite sides. Jar-Jar was fighting in the war (remember, he's a general) because he's lucky, but he doesn't know how to focus the Force and use it consciously.
Microsoft develops the plan. The DOJ then gives it a yea/nay. Presumably if M$ screws around for too long, the DOJ gets to write the plan.
By screwing around too long, you mean they keep submitting proposals that the DOJ doesn't approve of? The DOJ won't just say yes or know; they'll say what they don't like and negotiate a compromise. If they have trouble, the judge will probably step in and make a compromise for them.
If you're confused about how things will be split up, go read the Final Judgement; it's pretty clear and is written so we laymen can understand it. The apps company gets EVERYTHING, except Windows (98, NT, 2k, ME, CE, etc.). I don't really like it either.
Gotta respect Bill, though, for winning big even when he loses.
Those guys have been making losses for years. If it wasn't for the fact that idiots who can't handle complexity like 2 buttons still need their cut iMacs, they would have gone down the tubesd ages ago.
Generally, cross-platform code is better, cleaner code. Developing for multiple platforms simultaneously encourages modularity and abstraction and other neat things.
Disclaimer: I'm not a programmer so I don't really know what I'm talking about, but that's OK.:-)
I seem to recall that Gnutella is designed to be able to circumvent nearly any firewall; you can't effectively block it without blocking off a LOT of other services that your customers depend on.
Sorry, was thinking of ISPs still. Universities can block more stuff, but to block Gnutella completely they'd have to block enough stuff that their students would get rather pissed off, and would complain to the school in large groups and threaten to take their tuition elsewhere.
Spam the crap out of it (this is already happening
I can't see the recording industry doing this on a wide scale.
Track down the users sharing illegal files using IP numbers (easy with ISP cooperation), get ISPs to ban users
If it's against the ISP's terms of service (and they generally do have provisions about illegal activities being a violation), then yes, the ISP can cancel their account. The same is true of using Napster, though - if you send e-mail to the ISP with evidence that a user at a particular IP address is serving pirated material, the ISP will probably give them a stern warning the first time and kick them off if they get another report. However, nobody's interested in going after the individual users.
Force Unis to install firewalls which block Gnutella traffic
I seem to recall that Gnutella is designed to be able to circumvent nearly any firewall; you can't effectively block it without blocking off a LOT of other services that your customers depend on.
The Final Judgement is pretty clear, I think. MS-OS (Windows, Inc. led by CEO Steve Ballmer) gets operating systems, and MS-Apps (Microsoft, Inc. led by CEO Bill Gates) gets everything else. The X-Box is not an operating system. It uses an operating system, and MS-Apps can license that operating system from MS-OS, but MS-Apps will own the X-Box.
What's scary is that MS-Apps will probably also own Direct X, which they'll somehow tie in with Internet Explorer and MSN and Office and Microsoft.NET and everything else but Windows.
Well, duh, it's so that if they are one of the/. Gods with a user id less than 1000 moderators can quickly moderate them up without even having to read their posts!! Neat idea huh?
Wait, I'm a/. God? Neat! I always wanted to be a god.
Seriously, it does look like the slashcode is being tweaked with today. I couldn't metamoderate this morning (internal server error, buried inside the HTML code on metamod.pl) and when that was fixed, the names of the posters weren't showing up on their posts on the metamod page.
Also, what happened to being able to see the individual moderations on a post? It used to say something like "Insightful=2, Informative=1, Total=3".
I want to know where that came from. Either A) someone at Apple leaked it, or B) someone at MOSR leaked it. If B is correct, then it would seem that Apple may have a lawsuit against MOSR for leaking the e-mail? Could Slashdot's server logs be subpoenad?
I first saw the x86 still as a link from badtech.com, but then I saw a link to it from somewhere else, and I was pretty sure it was Slashdot. However, I can't find it by searching Slashdot's archives, so maybe it's not a repeat post?
Nope. Mac OS Rumors is now based in New Hampshire. See, after Ryan started pissing people off by doing such things as not paying them (Why Jon Thompson, Karthik Arumugham, Slashdot, Evan Desjardins, John Stiteler, NiftyWerks, and myself are no longer associated with him), his "media empire" started bleeding red ink like a son of a bitch. He was getting behind on his colo fees. He couldn't afford the rent on his apartment anymore, so he moved to his family's second home in New Hampshire, which he inhabits rent-free with the rump that he calls his girlfriend.
So why is he still listed in the phonebook in Portland, Maine?
It does appear, though, that Black Light Media is pretty much defunct, and now that you mention it, I do remember that MOSR used to have partner sites (many of which became part of BLM), and now all they have are a handful of advertisers. This bothers me.
USB would not have succeeded as it has if the iMac had had other peripheral interfaces. Apple did the right thing here. However, the iMac is primarily targeted at people who don't already have peripherals and therefore don't need backwards compatibility.
In contrast, PowerMac G3 and G4 systems are supposed to be upgrades from older PowerMacs. To be perfectly honest, even if I'd had the money, I wouldn't have bought a G3, because the hardware compatibility sucked too badly. They've made some improvements with the G4, but I'm still not particularly happy. To be honest, I'd rather buy a used beige G3 system, with serial and ADB (and I'll add a SCSI card if I have to).
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In the case of a Web application, the binaries (or in this case the interpreted source code) execute only on the server, so the GPL does not technically require you to distribute the source code. In fact, the GPL specifically says:
So, because the source code is open (regardless of the GPL), you can run it without following the GPL at all.
The part about making modifications does seem a little odd, though. Also, this is still a different issue, since there's no binary.
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I'd think WGPL would be a more consistent name (think LGPL).
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Are you kidding? Who wouldn't? There are already plenty of parody sites and jokes out there about Microsoft maknig a Linux distribution. Besides, Microsoft does have some GPL'd software, although they've acquired most of it by buying other companies.
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However, if Havenco is operated by US citizens operating on US soil, those people are subject to US law, even if they're working for a foreign company.
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That's exactly the point. You've noticed a parallel between Anakin and Jar-Jar, and we already know that Anakin is very strong in the Force.
I haven't decided how much stock to put in this rumor, but I think it's a possibility. I can see Anakin turning, then killing Jar-Jar in a war once they're on opposite sides. Jar-Jar was fighting in the war (remember, he's a general) because he's lucky, but he doesn't know how to focus the Force and use it consciously.
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By screwing around too long, you mean they keep submitting proposals that the DOJ doesn't approve of? The DOJ won't just say yes or know; they'll say what they don't like and negotiate a compromise. If they have trouble, the judge will probably step in and make a compromise for them.
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Gotta respect Bill, though, for winning big even when he loses.
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Funny, though.
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Disclaimer: I'm not a programmer so I don't really know what I'm talking about, but that's OK.
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Sorry, was thinking of ISPs still. Universities can block more stuff, but to block Gnutella completely they'd have to block enough stuff that their students would get rather pissed off, and would complain to the school in large groups and threaten to take their tuition elsewhere.
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I can't see the recording industry doing this on a wide scale.
Track down the users sharing illegal files using IP numbers (easy with ISP cooperation), get ISPs to ban users
If it's against the ISP's terms of service (and they generally do have provisions about illegal activities being a violation), then yes, the ISP can cancel their account. The same is true of using Napster, though - if you send e-mail to the ISP with evidence that a user at a particular IP address is serving pirated material, the ISP will probably give them a stern warning the first time and kick them off if they get another report. However, nobody's interested in going after the individual users.
Force Unis to install firewalls which block Gnutella traffic
I seem to recall that Gnutella is designed to be able to circumvent nearly any firewall; you can't effectively block it without blocking off a LOT of other services that your customers depend on.
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OK. Never mind then.
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What's scary is that MS-Apps will probably also own Direct X, which they'll somehow tie in with Internet Explorer and MSN and Office and Microsoft.NET and everything else but Windows.
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Well, how do you make a "t" sound then?
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Seriously, it does look like the slashcode is being tweaked with today. I couldn't metamoderate this morning (internal server error, buried inside the HTML code on metamod.pl) and when that was fixed, the names of the posters weren't showing up on their posts on the metamod page.
Also, what happened to being able to see the individual moderations on a post? It used to say something like "Insightful=2, Informative=1, Total=3".
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Sorry, I meant to list that as option C.
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So why is he still listed in the phonebook in Portland, Maine?
It does appear, though, that Black Light Media is pretty much defunct, and now that you mention it, I do remember that MOSR used to have partner sites (many of which became part of BLM), and now all they have are a handful of advertisers. This bothers me.
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USB would not have succeeded as it has if the iMac had had other peripheral interfaces. Apple did the right thing here. However, the iMac is primarily targeted at people who don't already have peripherals and therefore don't need backwards compatibility.
In contrast, PowerMac G3 and G4 systems are supposed to be upgrades from older PowerMacs. To be perfectly honest, even if I'd had the money, I wouldn't have bought a G3, because the hardware compatibility sucked too badly. They've made some improvements with the G4, but I'm still not particularly happy. To be honest, I'd rather buy a used beige G3 system, with serial and ADB (and I'll add a SCSI card if I have to).
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Considering that Mac OS Rumors is based in Maine and Apple in California, I think a little U.S.-centrism is justified.
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