Also, Open Source software, if provided as source code, is just a blueprint. It is the person that does the compiling that is "manufacturing" the product. Maybe (certainly) with a faulty compiler. If the Open Source distributor disclaims that the precompiled binaries are for demonstration purposes only, then liability for a faulty "product" should be avoidable.
I'm a bit ignorant of Java issues, can someone explain why JBoss needs sun to certify it? If it's some kind of crypto authorisaiton signature thing, then surely this should not affect open source software, because they can surely write the host app to recognise non-Sun keys. Or does JBoss run on the client, and therefore have to work with IE for most purposes?
When one of my friends was playing Revs (F1 racing game) on the BBC Micro, another friend and I picked up his chair, and titled him when he accelerated and went around. We nearly broke his neck when he crashed.
-1: Overrated? Since when? No-one's modded it up, it doesn't contain any disinformation, IMO it's +4: Informative. Boost is excellent, and well worth pointing out when talking about C++ garbage collection. I also recommend "Modern C++ Design" by Andrei Alexandrescu.
"Overrated" is one of the mods that can't be metamoderated, IIRC, so should be used with care and responsibility.
I know about the obscurity myth, but when it comes to encryption where the end user owns the means of decryption (whether that be the software or hardware) then eventually the secret will be out. Even with decryption built into the speakers, someone will do a MoRE on it.
Yes, security by obscurity, that well known way to make your product more secure...
Audio playback requires some kind of system that converts DRM-protected data into an audible waveform. If the system is published and openly available, then any code monkey can write one that converts it to a.wav or.mp3 file. The only other way that I can think of is fingerprinting, but that has been defeated every time it's been challenged. Other than closed obscurity-based systems, what does that leave?
With regard to the specific example of IE, well, if IE has a security flaw that exemplifies gross negligence, then the fact that it's free won't mitigate against liability.
Especially if they took a broad view of the revenue generated by IE, i.e. the revenue from Microsoft's market dominance of the internet browsing experience. You could also roll in AOL's revenue (prosecute AOL, and let them sue MS).
My machine runs:
/bin/date | mail
/sbin/ifconfig -a | mail
..it has crossed my mind that if my machine were to get stolen it might report back to me where it was. I'd happy to see that it's worked out at least once for someone.
Except that they'd switch it off when thay saw the Linux boot sequence, reformat it, and put Windoze on it. Not many computer thieves are L1nux h4x0rz, I guess.
WTF? All I said is I don't like the PDF format, I find it awkward to use! Will the moderator please GO FUCK HIMSELF, how's that for flamebait? Bring it on!
But if it wasn't for the movie and record industry you'd have very little to play on them
Okay, let's change the original quote slightly:
If it wasnt for the policies of the current movie and record idustry, we would have hdtv recorders, dvd recorders, and mp3 players in our toasters.
Meaning that if the movie industry didn't exist, another one would grow up to replace it. The BBC would still be producing TV series and documentaries, the smaller production companies would still be making movies, and some of them would grow to fill the shoes that MGM, Paramount, Disney etc. fill now. Okay, they'd probably all get greedy and lobby for DMCA as well, but that's beside the point. The point is, that the policies that the big players have introduced are wrong. Maybe there'd be less mega-budget trashy action movies, but do I care?
Another major expense is the adapters - you can get a Compactflash PC card adapter for $12, or USB for $20, but a Memory Stick adapter for PC card or USB will set you back $60. Plus I have an existing investment in compactflash memory - a 48MB and a 32MB card for my Psion orianiser and Kodak camera.
I emailed BBC Online, and got them to change the story title from "DVD 'pirate' faces charges", and corrected the bit where they said that Jon Johanssen wrote the software. Now they mention that he is a member of MoRE, who wrote the software.
It's totally breathtaking. It's just the most awesome theme park I've ever been to. The story does exaggerate slightly, it makes it seem like they are working ecosystems, but in fact they are just big greenhouses. Really big greenhouses, wrapped in the world's largest sheets of bubble-wrap. Hands off, no popping it!
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Also, Open Source software, if provided as source code, is just a blueprint. It is the person that does the compiling that is "manufacturing" the product. Maybe (certainly) with a faulty compiler. If the Open Source distributor disclaims that the precompiled binaries are for demonstration purposes only, then liability for a faulty "product" should be avoidable.
Does anyone know why the WIPO Phonograms and Performances Treaty is called WTTP?
Hah, amateurs.
I'm a bit ignorant of Java issues, can someone explain why JBoss needs sun to certify it? If it's some kind of crypto authorisaiton signature thing, then surely this should not affect open source software, because they can surely write the host app to recognise non-Sun keys. Or does JBoss run on the client, and therefore have to work with IE for most purposes?
When one of my friends was playing Revs (F1 racing game) on the BBC Micro, another friend and I picked up his chair, and titled him when he accelerated and went around. We nearly broke his neck when he crashed.
"Overrated" is one of the mods that can't be metamoderated, IIRC, so should be used with care and responsibility.
Reference linking does.
But it won't play back on a DRM-aware playback system, because of the fingerprint. And all new digital audio devices will be DRM-aware soon.
I know about the obscurity myth, but when it comes to encryption where the end user owns the means of decryption (whether that be the software or hardware) then eventually the secret will be out. Even with decryption built into the speakers, someone will do a MoRE on it.
Today is the 80th anniversary of the patenting of the Eskimo Pie (Choc Ice in the UK). http://todayinsci.tripod.com/cgi-bin/indexpage.pl? http://todayinsci.tripod.com/1/1_24.htm
Screw Segway, have you seen the iBot? Now that looks like a seriously cool piece of technology! Check out the "balance function" video.
Serves you all right for listening to someone with a /.id > 5000.
WTF? All I said is I don't like the PDF format, I find it awkward to use! Will the moderator please GO FUCK HIMSELF, how's that for flamebait? Bring it on!
It has all the disadvantages of online and printed documentation rolled into one.
Another major expense is the adapters - you can get a Compactflash PC card adapter for $12, or USB for $20, but a Memory Stick adapter for PC card or USB will set you back $60. Plus I have an existing investment in compactflash memory - a 48MB and a 32MB card for my Psion orianiser and Kodak camera.
I emailed BBC Online, and got them to change the story title from "DVD 'pirate' faces charges", and corrected the bit where they said that Jon Johanssen wrote the software. Now they mention that he is a member of MoRE, who wrote the software.
It's totally breathtaking. It's just the most awesome theme park I've ever been to. The story does exaggerate slightly, it makes it seem like they are working ecosystems, but in fact they are just big greenhouses. Really big greenhouses, wrapped in the world's largest sheets of bubble-wrap. Hands off, no popping it!
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Did anyone wlse think "Wireless Intellectual Property? What does that mean?