I would say that generally Americans do not bring up their religion, unless they either are very zealous or trying to sell you something you aren't likely to buy (Which I suppose is the same thing). Mormons aren't really a large group in the places I've been to in the US (meaning anywhere but Salt Lake) so Mormons generally aren't out to tell you much.
With the large exception of the kids that are out on their see the world and proselytize tour, which I found to be quite bizarre and the kids quite fun and interesting. Now what does that have to do with SCO and Linux and the law suite we here about every day? My theory NOTHING, as a CEO of a sizable company
Darl McBride by definition is a devout capitalist and his only God is money. Copious quantities of easy and tax free money. I would bet that his religion is more of flag convenience or upbringing than anything else, but then again I could be talking out of my ass and the Mormon CEO's really are building runways for Gay Martians to destroy GNU / Linux.
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Not even knowing where you live I think it's safe to say:"your government is corrupt, does not have your or lour loved ones best interest in mind, and most participants are engaged in a two pronged effort to be reelected and to move as much money as possible from the public trust to their or their cronies pockets."
Statistically I'd have a more than even chance of being right!
Checks and balances exist to be broken
Democracy isn't necessarily the best form of government.
I've been slack lately; Did the EU ever really fine them or was that soemthing just in the news for a week or two?
Otherwise I'm sure microsoft has business here, so the comment above would apply to EU as well!
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Does it really matter if a "A bearded hacker with l33t Linux skills" or a non-US citizen or for that matter a highly paid professional employed by a fortune 50 corporation, create the code; as long as it's open and free (as in speech).
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Does it matter what the motives are (i.e. political) that create open and free software as long as it is truly free?
Selling digital things may not be the best business model, but selling physical things and services is still going strong.
I'm starting to be reminded of Larry Niven's comments on governments based on water monopolies. They retain power even though they have decayed, until an outsider comes along and makes them collapse. These business models based on content distribution, marketing and talent identification are getting long in the tooth!
Hmmm... Figuring out Jabber & Running Linux for me was far easier than figuring out the mass attraction IM has in the first place. SMS I just barely understand but IM I simply miss...
Admittedly I haven't been keeping up with this... But if the original back door was not announced, and the leak started a furor; what are the chances that any other circumvention will be announced? That being the case isn't it as good as non-functional now?
Honestly I like the of space travel as much as anyone but manned missions should be limited to those which require people. Otherwise let unmanned missions send data. I wonder how pathfinder missions could performed instead of one failed shuttle mission. (Including the effects of bad press).
But I'd rather see a space elevator than anything these days (short of a manned Mars Mission of course!)
Yes, But I worry that the farming practices in the US in particular are not sustainable. What is really needed is some appropriate technology that has meaning to them.
I've spent years teaching tribals fish farming only to see them abandon it as soon as we left.
I'm amazed at how large the US cars are. I don't think a SUV would see a great benefit to mileage as your more aerodynamic Camaro, with the smaller v6. Personally I'd really like to see the US join the rest of the civilized world's ideas of conservation and reuse.
Incidentally I think your gas mileage is not that great, but then again I don't live in a county that uses their military to artificially lower their oil prices.
Something I noticed when driving a US car: They don't roll as far when not in gear as my Skoda. Also I'm not so sure it is so common to find a manual transmission in the US as in Europe. These must have negative effects on efficiency.
I agree the buzzer is anoying, but it's less anoying than the 50~100 Euro fine when caught without one on. or the increase in insurance due to the fools the don't use them!
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If his isn't pro-insemination who is?
Hey! he could be a new spokesman for SCO: We're out to give you the big one!
With the large exception of the kids that are out on their see the world and proselytize tour, which I found to be quite bizarre and the kids quite fun and interesting. Now what does that have to do with SCO and Linux and the law suite we here about every day? My theory NOTHING, as a CEO of a sizable company
Darl McBride by definition is a devout capitalist and his only God is money. Copious quantities of easy and tax free money. I would bet that his religion is more of flag convenience or upbringing than anything else, but then again I could be talking out of my ass and the Mormon CEO's really are building runways for Gay Martians to destroy GNU / Linux.
Sucks don't it
Personally I can't wait 'till it will work, I'm tired of the wierd surges we get around here.
Please note: I am biased, I'm the proud owner of a MH900E.
I thought that was "Bubble Memory"
Checks and balances exist to be broken
Democracy isn't necessarily the best form of government.
Otherwise I'm sure microsoft has business here, so the comment above would apply to EU as well!
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Does it matter what the motives are (i.e. political) that create open and free software as long as it is truly free?K.V.: Sorry about the Semicolon...
I'm starting to be reminded of Larry Niven's comments on governments based on water monopolies. They retain power even though they have decayed, until an outsider comes along and makes them collapse. These business models based on content distribution, marketing and talent identification are getting long in the tooth!
Actually there is a reall cool revolving door down the street at the Ikea. It speeds up or slows down depending on how many people are about.
The biggest spreaders of disease are my co-workers small children.
How about burning the gas created after drinking the beerNow, how to collect it!
Also they are very tasty!
You are of course absolutely right, but as a motorcycle rider it really chaps my ass that weather forecasting is still so unreliable.
Hmmm... Figuring out Jabber & Running Linux for me was far easier than figuring out the mass attraction IM has in the first place. SMS I just barely understand but IM I simply miss...
NOTHING against the developers mind you!
But how else could they tell if it was Swiss cheese and had holes!
But I'd rather see a space elevator than anything these days (short of a manned Mars Mission of course!)
Another thought:Learn good English Learn computing Take support jobs away from overpaid arrogant first worlders.
Just a thought...
I've spent years teaching tribals fish farming only to see them abandon it as soon as we left.
you could argue that not speaking English as being a good thing
I think some of the are quite actractive
Except for the French, they have a nack for building some of the ugliest cars around, I just don't get it!
Something I noticed when driving a US car: They don't roll as far when not in gear as my Skoda. Also I'm not so sure it is so common to find a manual transmission in the US as in Europe. These must have negative effects on efficiency.
I agree the buzzer is anoying, but it's less anoying than the 50~100 Euro fine when caught without one on. or the increase in insurance due to the fools the don't use them!