The browser ID string usually includes 'mozilla', but that string is commonly used by machines, not people. Does common usage refer to communication between people, or any usage?
But I still maintain that Mozilla is not a generic term for webbrowsers. I wasn't on the net in the Mosaic days, but did people at the time refer to a web-browser as 'a mosaic'? I am under the impression that common usage means that a name has become a generic word for a class of things. If I asked Windows using friends about the SSL vulnerability in their Mozilla, they would give me a blank look.
I'm not too sure about your Band-Aid example. Isn't Band-Aid a stateside generic term for sticking plasters? It seems to me that for the example to hold, we would have to refer to our web browsers as 'Mozillas', even IE users.
A serious question. Could someone set up a non-IT firm, call it something like 'Imaginative Balloon Makers', and use the acronym IBM without being harassed?
"...I'm determined not to give my son the excuse of being too poor to afford it, and show him that through work on his part he can earn what he wants. (italics added)
Limewire has a slider to control the likelihood of a freeloader being allowed to download. I have mine set to give freeloaders roughly 20% chance of connecting. It also allows you to define a freeloader by the number of files they are sharing.
For an excellent example of this, check out George Orwell's 'A Homage to Catalonia', ISBN 0141183055.
He describes the transistion from a state of anarchy to one of hierarchy over several months, with the power struggle between about three different factions (it's been a while since I read the book).
If the Australian court decided that their law did not apply to mechanisms designed to control importation of software, that would also encompass DVD. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the encryption keys on DVD films designed to stop free international trade of software rather than hinder copying?
If they don't trust the company, do you really think they'll believe some mumbo-jumbo about "randomizing"?
Fair point. One solution might be to perform the randomization on the client side and display the result. That way the user can see that the answers have been munged before they are sent.
Then again, if all you are interested in is aggregate data, just don't ask for any personally identifying information.
I wouldn't exactly say that high executive pay levels are the problem. Tying bonus payments to short-term share performance is a factor which makes dishonesty profitable for crooked management.
A couple of years back, the same was true for browsers with strong encryption. MS and Netscape would only let you download a browser equipped with 128 bit encryption if you were in the USA. I think someone eventually realised that there were encryption experts outside America too, so they dropped the stupid law.
We use Microsoft software in work. Who did you say we can call when stuff breaks? For free? Cool, what's the number?
Who you gonna call when stuff breaks? Your sysadmin, or maybe your software vendor, if you have a support contract. Other companies know about providing end user support as well, you know.
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Let's hope not. I've heard of some long engagements, but that is ridiculous!
Well, with 6 month sales of over $3bn posted on Monday, I'm sure they can take it.
De Beers results here. (pdf document).
The pre-owned idea is good. If you go for a genuine antique, it doesn't even have to be seen as a cheap option.
My fiance wears her grandmother's (diamond) engagement ring.
That makes for an interesting question.
The browser ID string usually includes 'mozilla', but that string is commonly used by machines, not people. Does common usage refer to communication between people, or any usage?
But I still maintain that Mozilla is not a generic term for webbrowsers. I wasn't on the net in the Mosaic days, but did people at the time refer to a web-browser as 'a mosaic'? I am under the impression that common usage means that a name has become a generic word for a class of things. If I asked Windows using friends about the SSL vulnerability in their Mozilla, they would give me a blank look.
Being British relieves it of it's ridicule?
Unfortunately not. Oh, you're talking about IP laws? I thought it was just general chit-chat!
(I'm from the UK btw, just couldn't resist the joke).
But it isn't in common usage. Mozilla is not a generic term for web browsers, a huge number of internet users probably don't even know it exists.
I'm not too sure about your Band-Aid example. Isn't Band-Aid a stateside generic term for sticking plasters? It seems to me that for the example to hold, we would have to refer to our web browsers as 'Mozillas', even IE users.
A serious question. Could someone set up a non-IT firm, call it something like 'Imaginative Balloon Makers', and use the acronym IBM without being harassed?
Quote the rest of the sentence:
"...I'm determined not to give my son the excuse of being too poor to afford it, and show him that through work on his part he can earn what he wants. (italics added)
Did you try ordering the books? Any good bookshop will order a book for you, just takes a couple of weeks to arrive.
Nothing was 'ruined', you should have just ordered the books.
Superb. If that happens, just set yourself up as an exporter of DVD players, you'll make a fortune :-)
Limewire has a slider to control the likelihood of a freeloader being allowed to download. I have mine set to give freeloaders roughly 20% chance of connecting. It also allows you to define a freeloader by the number of files they are sharing.
For an excellent example of this, check out George Orwell's 'A Homage to Catalonia', ISBN 0141183055.
He describes the transistion from a state of anarchy to one of hierarchy over several months, with the power struggle between about three different factions (it's been a while since I read the book).
If the Australian court decided that their law did not apply to mechanisms designed to control importation of software, that would also encompass DVD. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the encryption keys on DVD films designed to stop free international trade of software rather than hinder copying?
If that worries you, I suggest you get a system with the proposed Palladium chip.
This is more about keeping options open than improving security, although in my opinion it will tend to do both
If they don't trust the company, do you really think they'll believe some mumbo-jumbo about "randomizing"?
Fair point. One solution might be to perform the randomization on the client side and display the result. That way the user can see that the answers have been munged before they are sent.
Then again, if all you are interested in is aggregate data, just don't ask for any personally identifying information.
I wouldn't exactly say that high executive pay levels are the problem. Tying bonus payments to short-term share performance is a factor which makes dishonesty profitable for crooked management.
the only criminal behavior was by the accounting firm Arthur Anderson
Time will tell.
No, that's what separate user accounts are for.
Doesn't work if you are using Samba and a windows machine. All the dot files still show up.
A couple of years back, the same was true for browsers with strong encryption. MS and Netscape would only let you download a browser equipped with 128 bit encryption if you were in the USA. I think someone eventually realised that there were encryption experts outside America too, so they dropped the stupid law.
So it looks like the Norwegian Government also got that 'important news regarding software licencing costs' letter.
Close enough :-)
We use Microsoft software in work. Who did you say we can call when stuff breaks? For free? Cool, what's the number?
Who you gonna call when stuff breaks? Your sysadmin, or maybe your software vendor, if you have a support contract. Other companies know about providing end user support as well, you know.
The link leads to a document in Norwegian. Anyone care to translate?
There is a short Register article about the same thing here.