William Gibson should collect royalities on this
on
Download Your Brain
·
· Score: 1
Neuromancer, you know, that crazy book that introduced the term "cyberspace" to us all. I cant remember the guys name, but he got all freaked out when Case told him that he was actually dead and only psyche on a computer.
"Look MR. Bum do you want this 5 dollars so you can get a pint of vodka, or do you not want it? If you want it get us 4 tickets to the terrance and phillip movie..."
This can easily be equated to videogames, in fact it wont shock me if south park does an episode on this now.
I dont know about anybody else, but as much as I dont like people invading my privacy, I would rather not be on a plane with a criminal.
I think that things like violent crimes and terrorist actions should be looked at when deciding who can fly. It's not the airlines fault that a person broke the law and might consider doing so again.
Now the problem is that these 7 "privacy principles" are probably not going to actually limit any of these types of people from getting on an airplane.
This is not exactly true. Many people are still running old *nix/Solaris boxes that will need to be updated sometime soon. It's these people microsoft might sway away from adopting linux. I agree that the people who already use linux are going to stick with it, but it's the ones that are thinking of making the switch that see this type of marketing that I am worried about.
I totally agree, I have been using Debian for about 3 years (used redHate and Slack before) and got to say that it's easily the most stable, configurable OS I have ever had the pleasure of using.
True, the initial install is *much* easier for somebody starting if they have another computer (so they can refer to webpages and forums if/when problems arise). I think the best place for help with debian issues is on irc, where there are hundreds of people that are more than willing to take time out to help you.
Anybody whose using a different distro (especially the.rpm based one's) should really check out debian and the awesome apt-get packaging system. I honestly think it's by far the best available way to manage installed software.
Your point was this: We should attack the people who make something thats primary purpose is its usefulness in committing illegal acts.
Are gun makers responsible for somebody committing a murder with their product? I dont know, but I think a gun's primary purpose is to kill things, which is usually illegal.
It's about the same thing here, except the maker is a college student instead of Smith & Wesson.
I am currently a student, and my campus has similar network searching software available. Is it really the developer of that software's fault that the vast majority of the student body's shares (myself not excluded) are music and pr0n? That's the real question here, not "he made something for a bad purpose, so let's get him."
Slashdot Mirror
This happens all the time in wow, why limit it?
Neuromancer, you know, that crazy book that introduced the term "cyberspace" to us all. I cant remember the guys name, but he got all freaked out when Case told him that he was actually dead and only psyche on a computer.
"Look MR. Bum do you want this 5 dollars so you can get a pint of vodka, or do you not want it? If you want it get us 4 tickets to the terrance and phillip movie..."
This can easily be equated to videogames, in fact it wont shock me if south park does an episode on this now.
I dont know about anybody else, but as much as I dont like people invading my privacy, I would rather not be on a plane with a criminal.
I think that things like violent crimes and terrorist actions should be looked at when deciding who can fly. It's not the airlines fault that a person broke the law and might consider doing so again.
Now the problem is that these 7 "privacy principles" are probably not going to actually limit any of these types of people from getting on an airplane.
How is this completely ignored(march 7th 11:22AM)?
I think you should read more slashdot before thinking they arent up to snuff with their vulnarability reporting.
I think this was the whole idea, DARPA wants to make sure they have some kind of "race" on their hands, not just one team putting along till the end.
The Carnegie Mellon entry looks to be functioning properly at low speeds, but has had some problems staying up at higher speeds.
I think at least having more teams will force the CM team to actually make this a race instead of a walk.
That's only in Germany and other smarter countries.
And im an American =\
This is not exactly true. Many people are still running old *nix/Solaris boxes that will need to be updated sometime soon. It's these people microsoft might sway away from adopting linux. I agree that the people who already use linux are going to stick with it, but it's the ones that are thinking of making the switch that see this type of marketing that I am worried about.
Demolition Man is da shit
GO Stallone!
-- Sandra Bullock is a Hottie =o
I totally agree, I have been using Debian for about 3 years (used redHate and Slack before) and got to say that it's easily the most stable, configurable OS I have ever had the pleasure of using.
.rpm based one's) should really check out debian and the awesome apt-get packaging system. I honestly think it's by far the best available way to manage installed software.
True, the initial install is *much* easier for somebody starting if they have another computer (so they can refer to webpages and forums if/when problems arise). I think the best place for help with debian issues is on irc, where there are hundreds of people that are more than willing to take time out to help you.
Anybody whose using a different distro (especially the
Your point was this: We should attack the people who make something thats primary purpose is its usefulness in committing illegal acts.
Are gun makers responsible for somebody committing a murder with their product?
I dont know, but I think a gun's primary purpose is to kill things, which is usually illegal.
It's about the same thing here, except the maker is a college student instead of Smith & Wesson.
I am currently a student, and my campus has similar network searching software available. Is it really the developer of that software's fault that the vast majority of the student body's shares (myself not excluded) are music and pr0n? That's the real question here, not "he made something for a bad purpose, so let's get him."