Heya! Did you know Bill Gates' ASCII code number is 666? That he is the root of all evil?
That there's an alternative to monopoly? And it's FREE (note: as in freedom AND as in beer).
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Don't you think that if your software has a bug and you have its source released to the crowd, people that want to take advantage of this will do it?
It never crossed my mind that free software doesn't have any bugs at all. It's naive to think none will ever be able to crack your box, even if you run the latest versions and patches.
What I do understand, is that in free software your bugs are discovered and fixed faster than in proprietary, because there are (potentially) more developers and users.
Is it a lie? Hell no. It's manipulation of information? Perhaps. If you are an employe of any entity, be it the governament or a private company, and your boss asks you "With our source there for anyone to have a look, if they find a bug, can you swear that they won't crack us"?
I wouldn't answer yes. I can't answer yes, it's impossible. It's almost impossible to have a bug-free software, since almost all software development efforts always have a reason to add more features, or to make it more compatible with new products.
But, you can give good answers to this questions. Say, for example, that Linux has fewer bugs than Windows. Say that Apache, that runs most of the servers at the whole world, has caused LESS financial damage because of bugs than almost any IIS virus, worm, or whatever.
The manipulation of information comes from this side. When some people can't address the Linux problem logically, they appeal to your emotion. They cite terrorists because that's the great evil of the moment. They touch deep into your fears, and without few 1 + 1 proof.
So, attack with the same power. Say that while it's true that terrorists might have a chance to attack one server because they have found a bug, they won't spread the damages because system administrators can,and a good one will, design or apply an already designed patch in hours. You don't have to wait for MS good will to serve your needs. Say that historically Linux has proved itself as a more secure option.
10^90 upside down is 10v60. 10^120 upside down is 10v150.
Since "V" is also five, we have:
10560 and 105150.
Add them digit by digit and we have:
1+0+5+6+0 = 12 1+0+5+1+5+0 = 12
Add them again, because matter (how much) can't be separated from spirit (can process) and we have 24. Read backwards because the zen philosofy says it's mind over matter, and the final result is:
In other words, 1000 ways they could have written the code better the first time.
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In other news... thousands of developers are asked to stop contributing to free software, leaving each project with only one person to admin it. With fewer new features, it's believed that they will get it right the first time too.
A call was made to drop every instance of "Alpha", "Beta" and "RC" from the project names.
The market predicts a flood of new forks upon this incredible improvement about how people deal with software.
"I finally can leave my Bahama's house", said Guido Van Russell, now the only Python developer left to make Monty Python jokes on the project's mailing list.
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, said: "I have an update to make. 1000 ought to be enough for anybody. I will make it only one and improve your Microsoft experience".
Also, a quick last note: Reports of monkey suicides have arisen over the last couple hours.
Seems like people are complaining RMS is fighting for our freedom to fix bugs and add new features to software, in a way so full, so complete, so it's a goal I am pursuing that making enemies doesn't matter, as long I can edit your source.
C'mon folks, RMS ideals are great. It's a personal crusade against things that remove your software freedom. I wish more people were more vocal and had the influence that he has over the Linux community. When you think what he is really trying to accomplish, he's trying to dismantle every instance that may take this freedom that we should have.
In a Microsoft way of saying things: "What freedom do you want to use today?"
The company also complained that the Pentagon is funding research on making free software more secure, which in effect subsidizes Microsoft's open-source competitors, Stenbit said.
I am a free software developer, so is the governament subsidizing me?
And I thought public services like school and health care were exactly this! They provide me with something in exchange of my taxes.
But get this, by using free software, they don't have to pay anything to provide me with services! I am free (as in beer) for them.
So, I don't think the intellectual property FUD has much more left in it, and it will slowly disappear over time. So, what's the next FUD attack?
Developers! Developers! Developers! Developers!
Here's something Microsoft fears: With the ability to glue different free software together, developers nowadays can create (and should) large applications MUCH faster than Microsoft partners.
For example, someone trying to code a new Adobe Photoshop at Windows will have to start almost from scratch, with closed access to hundreds of APIs and file specifications.
If Abobe tries to make a PS version for Linux, the only question that remains is: "How to make it profitable?".
Because Developers! Developers! Developers! Developers! can work better with GPL'ed software.
So, the next FUD will be: Work with us, because we have 95% market share.
We are all scared. America has all the right answers, all the time. There are so many competents USians in all areas, look! Look! There goes another one! He's saying we should bomb other countries and pray for the Lord when we get home! And there we should be good fathers, by watching television with our only child! And drink coffe!
Oh my, oh my...
Btw, I hope you as a good American, can see the pun.
So, you want to be a programmer? That's fairly easy, anyone can code. But who can make it good? I think those who can have the following abilities:
1) Commitment: You are not going anywhere if you can't sit down and code a system for months, maybe years. You need to have a stable relationship with your programs. It's like dating a girl, except you can sell it later:-)
And to have commitment, you need:
2) Passion: Love what you do. Few people can sit in front of a computer and look at %$@\"{ > $_ () all day. As strange as programming languages characters look, you need to love them.
Which bring to my next point:
3) Knowledge is power: But, doesn't matter how many programming languages you know. 1, 2, 3 or 50, they all share a lot of commom grounds that you need to know. So XYZW is a functional language, with a little bit of OOP, and ASDF is completely OOP. Doesn't matter, as long as you know the strenghts of each concept, what mostly changes from language to language is the characters you type;
And what characters will you type?
4) Know the market: I love Python. I know Python. But market for it is weak, compared to C++ or Java. But, I make my living with PHP. Instead of complaining that the market for what I like is not the best in the world, realize we live in a society fueled by money, and somehow, you need to make it;
And the last thing I have to say:
5) Above all, stick to your values. Don't go programming proprietary software if you love Free Software, don't code for business segments that you don't like, don't code for companies that abuse their market share, treat their employes bad, or sell horrible products.
Above all, programming is another job. And like any job that it's worth, you have to make a difference. Try to make a positive one!
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Who wants to place bets as to when Microsoft learns of this, and promptly switches their systems?
/. effect shake, I know from WHERE they will learn...
After a good old
Yes, like geeks, we must use the tools we have.
From: 8axxx0r l33t
Subject: DESTROY PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
Message:
First Post!
Heya! Did you know Bill Gates' ASCII code number is 666? That he is the root of all evil?
That there's an alternative to monopoly? And it's FREE (note: as in freedom AND as in beer).
ACT NOW and access Slashdot's webpage, news for normal people, stuff that matter. NO pop-ups, neither pop-unders, ROTFLMAO... Insightful and funny bewolfed comments from all over the world!
Thanks for your time,
l33t.
PS: This is not spam. I hate spams.
Don't you think that if your software has a bug and you have its source released to the crowd, people that want to take advantage of this will do it?
,and a good one will, design or apply an already designed patch in hours. You don't have to wait for MS good will to serve your needs. Say that historically Linux has proved itself as a more secure option.
It never crossed my mind that free software doesn't have any bugs at all. It's naive to think none will ever be able to crack your box, even if you run the latest versions and patches.
What I do understand, is that in free software your bugs are discovered and fixed faster than in proprietary, because there are (potentially) more developers and users.
Is it a lie? Hell no. It's manipulation of information? Perhaps. If you are an employe of any entity, be it the governament or a private company, and your boss asks you "With our source there for anyone to have a look, if they find a bug, can you swear that they won't crack us"?
I wouldn't answer yes. I can't answer yes, it's impossible. It's almost impossible to have a bug-free software, since almost all software development efforts always have a reason to add more features, or to make it more compatible with new products.
But, you can give good answers to this questions. Say, for example, that Linux has fewer bugs than Windows. Say that Apache, that runs most of the servers at the whole world, has caused LESS financial damage because of bugs than almost any IIS virus, worm, or whatever.
The manipulation of information comes from this side. When some people can't address the Linux problem logically, they appeal to your emotion. They cite terrorists because that's the great evil of the moment. They touch deep into your fears, and without few 1 + 1 proof.
So, attack with the same power. Say that while it's true that terrorists might have a chance to attack one server because they have found a bug, they won't spread the damages because system administrators can
What will they do, change the past?
1) Donations
2) Subscribers
3) Ads
Bonus stuff (like turns or resources) to whoever sponsor your website in any of these ways are always cool too, imho.
I want to be paid millions of dollars a year for having sex with many beautiful women.
First you get the code, then you get the money, then you get the power, THEN you get the chicks.
just private member variables that we're not aware of
I am really not aware of your private members.
Ps: Someone had to say it!
10^90 upside down is 10v60.
10^120 upside down is 10v150.
Since "V" is also five, we have:
10560 and 105150.
Add them digit by digit and we have:
1+0+5+6+0 = 12
1+0+5+1+5+0 = 12
Add them again, because matter (how much) can't be separated from spirit (can process) and we have 24. Read backwards because the zen philosofy says it's mind over matter, and the final result is:
42 !!!
In other words, old news...
In other words, 1000 ways they could have written the code better the first time.
?
In other news... thousands of developers are asked to stop contributing to free software, leaving each project with only one person to admin it. With fewer new features, it's believed that they will get it right the first time too.
A call was made to drop every instance of "Alpha", "Beta" and "RC" from the project names.
The market predicts a flood of new forks upon this incredible improvement about how people deal with software.
"I finally can leave my Bahama's house", said Guido Van Russell, now the only Python developer left to make Monty Python jokes on the project's mailing list.
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, said: "I have an update to make. 1000 ought to be enough for anybody. I will make it only one and improve your Microsoft experience".
Also, a quick last note: Reports of monkey suicides have arisen over the last couple hours.
Oh my.
How misleading?
He said Germany reduced emissions by 19%. You said he was misleading, and said Germany reduced emissions by 19%.
?
There's keyboard layouts for one handed persons. Mostly based on Dvorak variations.
It's also good to type with one hand and move the mouse with another.
Seems like people are complaining RMS is fighting for our freedom to fix bugs and add new features to software, in a way so full, so complete, so it's a goal I am pursuing that making enemies doesn't matter, as long I can edit your source.
C'mon folks, RMS ideals are great. It's a personal crusade against things that remove your software freedom. I wish more people were more vocal and had the influence that he has over the Linux community. When you think what he is really trying to accomplish, he's trying to dismantle every instance that may take this freedom that we should have.
In a Microsoft way of saying things: "What freedom do you want to use today?"
But I heard a good argument against your article:
SELECT * FROM books!
Because Intel marketing told you Mhz are a Good Thing.
;-)
Nevermind price, if you dual, you battle
The domain is pointing to the right number, there is no place at the internet, remember?
You have an itch, so scratch it. Write the damn driver and everyone (including people you will ever know they existed), happy.
Is Gnutella (and other P2P networks) a library?
I think so, they provide information, but who decides what information to give away are the ones running the software clients.
Basically, I am a library of mp3s.
It's a scheme to get half a million more people to test the new code to see if they can break it.
Obviously doesn't wor
You need KDE 3.10 with RPM 4.10, patch SH/BIN 0.189 on RAM, while cygwin 1.20 process Xserver 4.20 BETA.
Don't worry, it's a common nwebie mistake. Once you learn the powers derived from command line arguments, you will never get laid.
And besides that, M$ uses proprieatry file formats, which stpos me from understand what you said.
You english talking are?
Kuro5hin also has a discussion about this.
Article says:
The company also complained that the Pentagon is funding research on making free software more secure, which in effect subsidizes Microsoft's open-source competitors, Stenbit said.
I am a free software developer, so is the governament subsidizing me?
And I thought public services like school and health care were exactly this! They provide me with something in exchange of my taxes.
But get this, by using free software, they don't have to pay anything to provide me with services! I am free (as in beer) for them.
So, I don't think the intellectual property FUD has much more left in it, and it will slowly disappear over time. So, what's the next FUD attack?
Developers! Developers! Developers! Developers!
Here's something Microsoft fears: With the ability to glue different free software together, developers nowadays can create (and should) large applications MUCH faster than Microsoft partners.
For example, someone trying to code a new Adobe Photoshop at Windows will have to start almost from scratch, with closed access to hundreds of APIs and file specifications.
If Abobe tries to make a PS version for Linux, the only question that remains is: "How to make it profitable?".
Because Developers! Developers! Developers! Developers! can work better with GPL'ed software.
So, the next FUD will be: Work with us, because we have 95% market share.
Of course, then again, so does masturbation...
No mo'! I am just playing Decathlon !?!
Anyone remember this game?
Uuuuuuuh
We are all scared. America has all the right answers, all the time. There are so many competents USians in all areas, look! Look! There goes another one! He's saying we should bomb other countries and pray for the Lord when we get home! And there we should be good fathers, by watching television with our only child! And drink coffe!
Oh my, oh my...
Btw, I hope you as a good American, can see the pun.
So, you want to be a programmer? That's fairly easy, anyone can code. But who can make it good? I think those who can have the following abilities:
:-)
1) Commitment: You are not going anywhere if you can't sit down and code a system for months, maybe years. You need to have a stable relationship with your programs. It's like dating a girl, except you can sell it later
And to have commitment, you need:
2) Passion: Love what you do. Few people can sit in front of a computer and look at %$@\"{ > $_ () all day. As strange as programming languages characters look, you need to love them.
Which bring to my next point:
3) Knowledge is power: But, doesn't matter how many programming languages you know. 1, 2, 3 or 50, they all share a lot of commom grounds that you need to know. So XYZW is a functional language, with a little bit of OOP, and ASDF is completely OOP. Doesn't matter, as long as you know the strenghts of each concept, what mostly changes from language to language is the characters you type;
And what characters will you type?
4) Know the market: I love Python. I know Python. But market for it is weak, compared to C++ or Java. But, I make my living with PHP. Instead of complaining that the market for what I like is not the best in the world, realize we live in a society fueled by money, and somehow, you need to make it;
And the last thing I have to say:
5) Above all, stick to your values. Don't go programming proprietary software if you love Free Software, don't code for business segments that you don't like, don't code for companies that abuse their market share, treat their employes bad, or sell horrible products.
Above all, programming is another job. And like any job that it's worth, you have to make a difference. Try to make a positive one!
"640K modules ought to be enough for anybody."