User: nurb432

Simply 'detained'?

On: Federal Agencies To Collect Genetic Info

If the records are not purged after you are released without being charged ( or charges are dismissed at court ) then there is some major privacy issues that I'm sure the ACLU could get its teeth into.

Next it will be 'everyone that is born, just in case'.

Code Base

On: KOffice Developers Reply to Yates

Even if *every* open document writer applications was all off the same codebase, so what?

Its an open format, so regardless of how its implemented it will remain open.

Independant Citizens

On: Microgrids May Provide Distributed Energy

That wont be allowed to happen. That would undermine the government's control and 'big brother spin'.

So buy a protective cover.. Geeesh

On: iPod nano Owners In Screen Scratch Trauma

With the track record of the chrome back panel on the other iPods, a 'cover' is almost mandatory from date of purchase.

I waited a week, and regret it.

Glad we have spare time now

On: FBI Agents Put New Focus on Deviant Porn

Its good to hear we have taken care of the terrorist threat. Gangs.. etc.. and that we have time to INVADE THE CITIZENS PRIVACY even more. 'to protect us'.

I suppose this crap is 'for the kids' too, eh?

Nanny State to the rescue

On: FBI Agents Put New Focus on Deviant Porn

Great, go after 2 *consenting adults* .. WTF?

Since when does the government have a right to dictate what is deviant when all parties are adults and are consenting to the activity?

Paper

On: The Digital Dark Age

That is why paper books are so important.

If stored properly they will last a thousand years..

New Federal Branch

On: Eminent Domain Applied to IP Due To State Secrets

I'm sure its got something to do with IP and 'piracy'.

Lets hear it for more governmental bloat to reduce our rights. And before you mod me down, since when has a government supported individual rights ( not counting the first few days after the founding of the USA, which didnt last long )

Dont we have better things to do?

On: U.S. Announces Global Intellectual Property Plan

While its debatable if 'piracy' should be dealt with, this is not a good use of *MY* tax dollars.

There are REAL threats and REAL problems in the world.

Spending money on this stuff is just silly. And yes i realize that the government has been bought by the corporations. It still doesnt make it right.

Regular Basis

On: Record Labels Release Software To Combat Piracy

More like constantly, like antivirus.

And if you turn it off, you get kicked off line. ( and are reported to the proper authorities )

Viral Distribution

On: Record Labels Release Software To Combat Piracy

Expect them to distribute this using the new 'viral model'.

Its also a not a right

On: Playing CDs a Privilege Not A Right

That i give them my money. its a privilege i took away from them some time ago due to their unacceptable actions.

I used to buy a *lot* of music and video. Now i refuse to buy anything that is part of the 'industry'.

Kitchensync?

On: KDE 3.5 Beta 1 Announced

Any hope of being able to sync to a WinCE PDA?

FM Only?

On: Dell Launches Flash Music Player

Having FM is good, but what about AM?

ip block

On: WinMX Suspends Operations

5 - block all traffic to this country, and then prosecute the company(s) providing the backbone connectivity.

Centralized Servers

On: WinMX Suspends Operations

This is why you need a de-centeralized network for this sort of thing.

Even if the *AA's didnt exist, the risk of a single failure point should scream at you.

Re:No more fair use

On: Movie Studios Unveil New Anti-Piracy Lab

Once the releases became digital, and the DMCA was enacted, we kissed them goodbye.

Re:Will someone please...

On: RIAA Trying to Copy-Protect Radio

I agree, and i know you wernt making a joke.

The true reason to convert to digital

On: RIAA Trying to Copy-Protect Radio

The only reason is to lock the broadcast. Any other excuse is just that. A marketing excuse to take control.

And i grew up not trusting the government for these reasons, but they are amateurs compared to the 'media'.

Sad state we have reached, really.

*yawn*

On: Movie Studios Unveil New Anti-Piracy Lab

There is already a anti piracy technique that is about fool proof:

"just keep making crappy movies"

Seems to be working.

IP stack

On: Open Source Code Finds Way into Microsoft Release

Last i heard that was (legally ) taken from BSD.

100%?

On: Opening the Potential of OpenOffice.org

Why does he have to be 100%?

If all internal users change over, then only sharing with external clients is needed, and 100% wont be necessary.

Re:100%

On: Hydrogen Generating Module to Help Your Car?

True. I was thinking of no 'bad' emissions.

class action

On: Mothers Taking the Fight to the RIAA

We need a class action suit. Spread the cost.

Get a new laywer that wants to make a name for himself, and go on contingency.

Kaffe?

On: Columba 1.0 "Holy Moly" Released

Does it run with Kaffe?

I'm not fond of Sun's java, due to licensing and its hugeness ( im on fbsd )