You do realize that any university can get the entire source to Windows for free, don't you? I'm sure there's going to be a similar policy with.NET. As a "govt network admin", I'm sure you do.
It's a framework, similar to the JVM, but better (I suppose it would have to be).
> 2. It's a way to trap everyone into their code. If you start using.NET, you'll be stuck with it, and it's not going to be portable to anything else.
You sound like you think.NET's some sort of programming language. It's not. Give your first-born child to them? The.NET framework is free... What more do you want?
Besides brainlessly flaming it, why don't you tell us what.NET does so godawful wrong? Oh wait, this is slashdot - you'll be a messiah for even saying the words "crap" and "Windows" in the same sentence.
That's good - that means I can wear a hat or sunglasses and the police won't be able to catch me. The current state of biometrics is nowhere near good enough for this anywhere, let alone in cell phones.
It wasn't modded down to -1... That's just where I post.
Regardless, you may be correct about the rewards/punishment balance, but why wait that long? I mean, yeah, pounding your monkey for eating its own crap is fun, but it takes too long to see any sort of real change. I understand a beginning creature being feeble minded, but the brain-dead excuse for creatures evident in this game is pretty sad.
Also, the multiplayer is atrocious. I know people who have gotten 6 hours into a game and been nowhere near finishing it. If multiplayer's gonna suck, just leave it out!
> I don't think this would quantify a DMCA complaint, as blocking other programs doesn't really require any sort of decryption or reverse engineering.
Maybe, but the insertion of random characters into a file with the explicit intent of disabling the file certainly constitutes tampering with it, which is a DMCA violation, isn't it?
>Because of the type of threat, technology will be the big "winner" of the business, from detection devices, to warplanes.
Don't forget - not only military-based businesses will benefit. This age of "Oh my God, someone's going to steal my stuff" will help get the CBDTPA passed, much to the benefit of the MPAA and RIAA. And much to the detrement of anyone who writes software that doesn't make them money.
You're kidding, right? A guy takes one shot at Ian MacKellen's sexuality, and that's the most offensive thing you can find? Shit, browse at -1 for a few seconds.
Btw - as long as he doesn't bother me with it, wherever MacKellan puts his dick is fine with me.
That's okay - this is slashbot - you're among friends! It's when you start wanking to pictures of Bill Gates that you'll become an outcast. Maybe things would be better that way.
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You do realize that any university can get the entire source to Windows for free, don't you? I'm sure there's going to be a similar policy with .NET. As a "govt network admin", I'm sure you do.
> 1. What the heck is it?
.NET, you'll be stuck with it, and it's not going to be portable to anything else.
.NET's some sort of programming language. It's not. Give your first-born child to them? The .NET framework is free... What more do you want?
It's a framework, similar to the JVM, but better (I suppose it would have to be).
> 2. It's a way to trap everyone into their code. If you start using
You sound like you think
No. 3 has no reason to be answered.
Besides brainlessly flaming it, why don't you tell us what .NET does so godawful wrong? Oh wait, this is slashdot - you'll be a messiah for even saying the words "crap" and "Windows" in the same sentence.
The cell phones with cameras will only be used by law enforcement, not everyone.
That's good - that means I can wear a hat or sunglasses and the police won't be able to catch me. The current state of biometrics is nowhere near good enough for this anywhere, let alone in cell phones.
Oh yeah, and tell me more about Cthulu's game..
It wasn't modded down to -1... That's just where I post.
Regardless, you may be correct about the rewards/punishment balance, but why wait that long? I mean, yeah, pounding your monkey for eating its own crap is fun, but it takes too long to see any sort of real change. I understand a beginning creature being feeble minded, but the brain-dead excuse for creatures evident in this game is pretty sad.
Also, the multiplayer is atrocious. I know people who have gotten 6 hours into a game and been nowhere near finishing it. If multiplayer's gonna suck, just leave it out!
>That certainly seems more interesting than the Sims.
Interesting, yes. I mean - you're a god with a creature to teach and raise as you see fit.
Fun, no. I got sick of the game after trying to teach my creature not to eat its own shit.
Yup - kill them, and then sell their urns.
Another way is to invite them over, go swimming, get your sim out and delete the ladder, so they drown.
> It's a critical, integrated part of the operating system.
True, little AC. Without Minesweeper and Solitare, I wouldn't be able to use my computer.
Mortimer's not married. Him and Bella just live together.
Finally, postcards from someone's vacation move into 2nd.
I'd like to also agree that ACs are dirty sheep fuckers.
Thank you for your restraint, trollercoaster. It allows aspiring trolls such as myself to get a piece of the action.
> I don't think this would quantify a DMCA complaint, as blocking other programs doesn't really require any sort of decryption or reverse engineering.
Maybe, but the insertion of random characters into a file with the explicit intent of disabling the file certainly constitutes tampering with it, which is a DMCA violation, isn't it?
Oh, and you won't get this honor today, either! Fuck off and die, AC.
Isn't this a glaring violation of the DMCA? (Probably the first time the DMCA has ever done something right)
First post? I think not, my little AC. It was achieved by a proper, logged in troll this day!
Die, AC fags!!!
No, you're right. It totally trivializes it. It's sad that we say "911" because newscasters are too damn lazy to say "terrorist attacks" or something.
>Because of the type of threat, technology will be the big "winner" of the business, from detection devices, to warplanes.
Don't forget - not only military-based businesses will benefit. This age of "Oh my God, someone's going to steal my stuff" will help get the CBDTPA passed, much to the benefit of the MPAA and RIAA. And much to the detrement of anyone who writes software that doesn't make them money.
Oh, Jesus - imagine if someone hacked my wireless dildo with his Pringles can.... I'd end up like Taco!
Wireless teledildos are the wave of the future, brothers.
First post, bitches!
You're kidding, right? A guy takes one shot at Ian MacKellen's sexuality, and that's the most offensive thing you can find? Shit, browse at -1 for a few seconds.
Btw - as long as he doesn't bother me with it, wherever MacKellan puts his dick is fine with me.
That's okay - this is slashbot - you're among friends! It's when you start wanking to pictures of Bill Gates that you'll become an outcast. Maybe things would be better that way.