"Uh... Maybe because not everybody HAS credit cards."
While that is certainly true for some, I know several people that have credit cards, yet actually prefer to use a debit card. I can't for the life of me understand why, particularly because with a credit card 1) I keep my money for an extra 25 days or so 2) I actually EARN money using it 3) I don't have to keep track of my usage to make sure I have enough money in the bank 4) I don't have to worry about any problems giving people direct access to my bank account
It's true that many banks have gotten better about providing protection of your account when fraud occurs, but I'd rather not worry about it. Besides, #1 and #2 are certainly enough incentive to use credit over debit if you have the choice.
"Wachovia says that they sent out letters to everyone they know to be affected"
Sent out letters? Welcome to the 21st century, Wachovia.
My bank promptly sent me an email alerting me to the problem, and allowing me to log in (via a secure server) and check my account status immediately. Fortunately my account wasn't hacked.
This is why I switched to a local credit union a few years ago. Seems like the bigger the bank, the bigger the security breach. Worse... they nickel-and-dime you on everything else.
"Can I just use the finger that I found at Wendy's?"
No, but for $9.95, I'll sell you a slip-on finger you can use to purchase your DVD and unlock your DVD player. Since all of these fingers will have the exact same fingerprint, problem solved.
Seriously, this is the stupidest DRM idea ever. No, make that stupidest so far.
Not that I agree, but it seems like everyone here makes their decisions according to the laws of microeconomics rather than what they really want to do.
Not only that, but it seems everyone generalizes on the behavior of everyone else who posts here.
I hope like hell this guy doesnt get his ass sued off. If what he says is true, he didn't do anything wrong. I like reading his blog so it would be a shame for him to be sued into oblivion.
A lengthy read, but quite a thorough examination of the facts.
Imagine what Mr. Batman could do if he sobered up a bit:-)
And since we are wholly self-funded, putting up the retainer costs to talk to an attorney for 3-4 hours at his dime is not something we can just do, even if he decides to take the case as a "Slam Dunk" on his own merit.
Seems to me there is a market for some enterprising attorneys to seek out GPL violators and sue their asses off (on behalf of the violatee of course). I don't mean on a pro-bono basis either. I mean as a business (they would keep a % of the settlement)
Instead of "ambulance chasers", they could go by "code chasers"
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"Uh... Maybe because not everybody HAS credit cards."
While that is certainly true for some, I know several people that have credit cards, yet actually prefer to use a debit card.
I can't for the life of me understand why, particularly because with a credit card
1) I keep my money for an extra 25 days or so
2) I actually EARN money using it
3) I don't have to keep track of my usage to make sure I have enough money in the bank
4) I don't have to worry about any problems giving people direct access to my bank account
It's true that many banks have gotten better about providing protection of your account when fraud occurs, but I'd rather not worry about it. Besides, #1 and #2 are certainly enough incentive to use credit over debit if you have the choice.
Its not the United Soviet Socialist Republic anymore duhhhh :)
Hey, are you the guy with the "GET A BRAIN! MORANS" sign?
I can't seem to log into my bank account to update my out-of-date account information.
Wonder if these are somehow related.
Seriously, though, have you ever made a sarcastic comment to a gullible person?
Have you ever posted on Slashdot, and been moderated OFFTOPIC?
WHOOOOOOSH
Were you going to take that elevator to your theoretical girlfriend?
Yes, but my mom wouldn't let me cut a hole in the basement ceiling.
"Wachovia says that they sent out letters to everyone they know to be affected"
Sent out letters?
Welcome to the 21st century, Wachovia.
My bank promptly sent me an email alerting me to the problem, and allowing me to log in (via a secure server) and check my account status immediately. Fortunately my account wasn't hacked.
This is why I switched to a local credit union a few years ago. Seems like the bigger the bank, the bigger the security breach. Worse... they nickel-and-dime you on everything else.
Credit unions are no panacea
Of course, with a building looking like that, and the name "Need Action Credit Union", maybe nobody should be all that surprised.
A completely theoretical and as-yet-to-be-discovered phenominon is unstable, and unusable for transportation? Say it aint so
Dammit, and just as my theoretical nanotube space elevator was almost complete.
"And what happens if the Evil Bit gets flipped in the download?"
You become Darth Vader
"Phantom Console May Never Materialize"
Also,
water is wet...
fire is hot...
full story at 11.
"Can I just use the finger that I found at Wendy's?"
No, but for $9.95, I'll sell you a slip-on finger you can use to purchase your DVD and unlock your DVD player.
Since all of these fingers will have the exact same fingerprint, problem solved.
Seriously, this is the stupidest DRM idea ever. No, make that stupidest so far.
"I had all sorts of names to call him, but the polite way is always more fun. People don't expect it"
You sirs are an embarrasment to Linux crackpots & lunatics everywhere.
"In Russian Soviet, lame are so jokes!"
Indeed they are
I paid almost $250/share for VA Linux back in 2001 and look, it's practially worthless now.
I demand a refund.
Stupid computers
"AVG can't be updated on Win2003 anymore either"
You need the Server edition to run on Win2003 server.
The standard and free editions run on Win9x/2000/XP
how many will now call Mr. Minter a sellout
Just the ones who are jealous.
"...these batteries tend to be inherently safe because they can't explode..."
Maybe not, but lets keep that Australian kid away from them, just to be safe.
"Download a few viruses and see if AVG detects them. Your opinion may change."
I run it at home on XP, and it detects email viruses all the time.
Are you implying it doesn't work well, or just trolling?
Another good, free alternative is AVG Antivirus
It's great for tinfoil hatters too, since you don't even need a registration code.
"If my kids hear about this, I'm screwed!"
On the plus side, you won't need buy them a real car (or worry about where they took it)
Not that I agree, but it seems like everyone here makes their decisions according to the laws of microeconomics rather than what they really want to do.
Not only that, but it seems everyone generalizes on the behavior of everyone else who posts here.
I hope like hell this guy doesnt get his ass sued off. If what he says is true, he didn't do anything wrong. I like reading his blog so it would be a shame for him to be sued into oblivion.
:-)
A lengthy read, but quite a thorough examination of the facts.
Imagine what Mr. Batman could do if he sobered up a bit
And since we are wholly self-funded, putting up the retainer costs to talk to an attorney for 3-4 hours at his dime is not something we can just do, even if he decides to take the case as a "Slam Dunk" on his own merit.
Seems to me there is a market for some enterprising attorneys to seek out GPL violators and sue their asses off (on behalf of the violatee of course). I don't mean on a pro-bono basis either. I mean as a business (they would keep a % of the settlement)
Instead of "ambulance chasers", they could go by "code chasers"
"If you have to spell it out like that your comment might not be as funny as you think ;-)"
If you have to spell it out like that it's because some moderators might not be as bright as you'd expect;-)"