Ok, is this just a database, or does it do more? Such as identify images? Or how about tracking what pc they came from or what camera they were taken with?
"See mr Judge, it really wasnt me sharing all those files. See how easy it its to break into our home network. I wasnt warned about this when i bought it, perhaps the store should be sued, but not me"
In theory, if you use the ports tree in *bsd, this is exactally what happens.
It brings down all the source you need, then compiles it and leaves the orginal source behind.
Problem is what if tomrrow you find out you wanted item X, but its gone due to some cease-and-deist ( or just the orginal guy is gone ).. Thats why I'm thinking a 'complete as possible' local archive.
When chips refuse to run the *binaries* that were available in the past i am thinking 2 options:
1 - using source, code around the 'problem' ( be it DRM or just technology ) 2 - create new hardware ( FPGA, surplus machines, etc ) and port said applications over..
While i agreee IP is just an abstract concept, I think it will become an evil beast in the near future that could stop the legal distribution of a lot of items. The IT world is now sue happy, and its not going to get any better soon.
Internet going down hard due to terrorists? Sure.. thats always possible, but you are right, figuring out how to balance my checkbook would be low on the list of things to do..
I'm planning for realstic 'legal issue' senerios...
Ok, so this is slightly OT but the talk of 'open source is good' brings this to mind..
Considering the impending IP/DMCA/copyright/etc doom that is coming soon to open source in an attempt to stamp it out, how would one propose to create and retain ones own source code 'repository' of all the pertinent packages that one would need when the eventual happens and lots of code disappears ( or is simply not allowed to run on the new 'drm-chips'.. )
Obviously collecting a Linux distribution's source disks are a start, but how about something that has more long term safety due to changing platforms, like the entire NetBSD ports tree ( with all package sources, not just the 'tree' of course, which are spread out all over the net currently ). Tried this using FBSD and 'fetch' one weekend but it made a mess of my ports directory and would be almost impossible to 'maintain'..
Sure, I'm sounding paranoid, but the day may happen and I know personally I still want to have something I can use without being told I cant do x y or z...
And again, no flames for being OT please, and no this isnt some sort of troll about 'impending doom'..
Flash has been one of the banes of the internet as far as im concerned. Things that should be small and simple are made nearly unbarable by moron site builders and advertisers.
No it wasnt expressly stated in the constution, however by using documents of the founders from the time of the writing, it is easy to understand that part of the intent of the 4th was to insure privacy.
Ok, so how practical would it be to take out your magnetron out of your microwave and build a hand held 'burner' to wipe the RFID off the face of the earth?
I refuse to be tracked anymore then i have too..
And yes, I do pay via cash and wear sunglasses in stores, and wear driving gloves to not leave behind fingerprints.
This is not just about the music/video/software industries..
If a company ( or person ) can be held legally accountable for the improper use of his product then many industries are screwed and this could wreak havoc on the countries economy due to the litigious nature of the present day.
Everyone from car manufacturers, to gun makers could now be argued, with this precedent, that they are liable. Even a brick manufacturer could conceivably sued under this pretense.
The fall out of this case may just effect the long term viability of this country.
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If not, they are f-ing nuts.
FBSD 5.3 works fine on my laptop.
Winmodem, video, sound pccard slot. wifi..
While it may not be your beloved linux, its more then 'laptop ready'.
Sure i had to install a couple of packages for the modem, but its not like its hard.
Ok, is this just a database, or does it do more? Such as identify images? Or how about tracking what pc they came from or what camera they were taken with?
Details were pretty slim.
Our office lights are on regardless of day/dark.
The grocery, same thing. Fast food.. Yup same useage. Still drive the same distance, still caught in the same traffic jams..
Car lights? Got me on that one...
I really dont see that much of a savings happening. regardless of government spin.
Not all of indiana refuses to observe DST. A few counties do.
The whole idea is stupid anyway. There are still 24 hours in a day why pretend by changing the clock around.
Needs to mind its own business.
Next they will try to mandate daylight savings time...
Just close the borders totally to all non US citizens. Anyone caught coming across for any reason, shoot them for trespassing.
"See mr Judge, it really wasnt me sharing all those files. See how easy it its to break into our home network. I wasnt warned about this when i bought it, perhaps the store should be sued, but not me"
In theory, if you use the ports tree in *bsd, this is exactally what happens.
It brings down all the source you need, then compiles it and leaves the orginal source behind.
Problem is what if tomrrow you find out you wanted item X, but its gone due to some cease-and-deist ( or just the orginal guy is gone ).. Thats why I'm thinking a 'complete as possible' local archive.
When chips refuse to run the *binaries* that were available in the past i am thinking 2 options:
..
1 - using source, code around the 'problem' ( be it DRM or just technology )
2 - create new hardware ( FPGA, surplus machines, etc ) and port said applications over..
While i agreee IP is just an abstract concept, I think it will become an evil beast in the near future that could stop the legal distribution of a lot of items. The IT world is now sue happy, and its not going to get any better soon.
Internet going down hard due to terrorists? Sure.. thats always possible, but you are right, figuring out how to balance my checkbook would be low on the list of things to do
I'm planning for realstic 'legal issue' senerios...
Well that will realy piss off the *AA's
Ok, so this is slightly OT but the talk of 'open source is good' brings this to mind..
Considering the impending IP/DMCA/copyright/etc doom that is coming soon to open source in an attempt to stamp it out, how would one propose to create and retain ones own source code 'repository' of all the pertinent packages that one would need when the eventual happens and lots of code disappears ( or is simply not allowed to run on the new 'drm-chips'.. )
Obviously collecting a Linux distribution's source disks are a start, but how about something that has more long term safety due to changing platforms, like the entire NetBSD ports tree ( with all package sources, not just the 'tree' of course, which are spread out all over the net currently ). Tried this using FBSD and 'fetch' one weekend but it made a mess of my ports directory and would be almost impossible to 'maintain'..
Sure, I'm sounding paranoid, but the day may happen and I know personally I still want to have something I can use without being told I cant do x y or z...
And again, no flames for being OT please, and no this isnt some sort of troll about 'impending doom'..
not to install flash..
Though its over (ab)use was enough for me.
Flash has been one of the banes of the internet as far as im concerned. Things that should be small and simple are made nearly unbarable by moron site builders and advertisers.
Next they will require that you retain all access logs forever.
Just in case a 'bad' person posts something unacceptable to the people in power, so they can track their ass down and harass/arrest them.
Perhaps, but hes a realist..
No it wasnt expressly stated in the constution, however by using documents of the founders from the time of the writing, it is easy to understand that part of the intent of the 4th was to insure privacy.
Ok, so how practical would it be to take out your magnetron out of your microwave and build a hand held 'burner' to wipe the RFID off the face of the earth?
I refuse to be tracked anymore then i have too..
And yes, I do pay via cash and wear sunglasses in stores, and wear driving gloves to not leave behind fingerprints.
Just to piss off Billyboy.
That a 'good idea' is pretty much worthless against the 1000lb gorilla.
Welcome to bankrupcy, Transmeta.
Havent anyone ever seen a modern manufacturing plant? ( or supported )
Sure the end products may vary, but in principle they are all about the same.
Pretty boring stuff.
More like 25 people paid 10K a year with no clear direction on what to do.
So they floundered around for a while..
Even though im a big Apple fan, screw them on this issue.
I bought the box, its mine.
Here we go again.. The nanny state takes a step forward..
This is not just about the music/video/software industries..
If a company ( or person ) can be held legally accountable for the improper use of his product then many industries are screwed and this could wreak havoc on the countries economy due to the litigious nature of the present day.
Everyone from car manufacturers, to gun makers could now be argued, with this precedent, that they are liable. Even a brick manufacturer could conceivably sued under this pretense.
The fall out of this case may just effect the long term viability of this country.
Though you were joking, it might be possible to embed a SOC on a LARGE FPGA, and include a micro linux on-chip...