And this is why we will end up with black boxes that have gb's of internal flash memory, accessible to any cop ( or insurance agency ), perhaps even in real time via wireless, reporting back our movements for several months in the past.
Is that we allow bloat to continue. We should be *demanding* efficiency in code.
There is really no excuse for the sorry state of affairs we are in. My Atari ST from a good 20 years ago boots and runs faster than a current PC, and does just as much.
I have heard this before, but i have not had problems with Koffice for a few versions now.
Sure, it was more lightweight ( by design ) and not real compatible, but it was a nice light alternative to the big boys. Espcially when you realize that 90% of the features in the larger suites go un-used by 90% of the users.
It wouldn't really be a virus.But instead a direct attack.
Stuxnet could cause death too, with poorly designed lockouts ( for example ). Just have a robot wait a few moments after the lock is engaged then swing wildly.. trying to catch a person in the cage with it.
Yes they should be obligated if i didn't want it and its not been opened, and you can be damned sure they will take it back if i tell them to or ill physically shove it down their throats and tell my cc company to refuse payment.
And you sir, are ignoring the Atari's, which were also selling like hotcakes and were just as good ( if not better ) than the 'equivalent market' commodore. There were also tons and tons of TRS-80s out there too.
Old 8-bit rivalries aside ( which got us all nowhere in the end ), a lot of what you used would depend on where you lived, and what your friends used.
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And this is why we will end up with black boxes that have gb's of internal flash memory, accessible to any cop ( or insurance agency ), perhaps even in real time via wireless, reporting back our movements for several months in the past.
" its for our safety (tm) "
Wireheads on the horizon.
Darwin at work.
....so its more of a trojan than a virus, as the user did have to do SOMETHING...
which will be unfortunate, but i also predict this. But im sure he will find a place to land, now that he is well known.
I tend to agree, not at least doing automated scanning is irresponsible. At least make an attempt..
I would also hope there is some prosecuting involved when these apps are found and removed.Otherwise, they will just try again.
More like as far as we are able to afford to go.
Is that we allow bloat to continue. We should be *demanding* efficiency in code.
There is really no excuse for the sorry state of affairs we are in. My Atari ST from a good 20 years ago boots and runs faster than a current PC, and does just as much.
Even then, its still not theft. Its copyright infringement. its still a crime, but its a different crime.
And those that try to call it the same are doing the entire Justice system, and our rights, a disservice.
They all were doing it.
I have heard this before, but i have not had problems with Koffice for a few versions now.
Sure, it was more lightweight ( by design ) and not real compatible, but it was a nice light alternative to the big boys. Espcially when you realize that 90% of the features in the larger suites go un-used by 90% of the users.
It isn't a crime. Its a civil issue however. Subpoenas happen in civil cases too.
Words mean things and using them improperly effects public opinion, and in turn legislation. ( just look at what happened to the term 'hacker' ).
Its simply not 'theft' its 'infringement'.
Just to be fair, you have to stop support on legacy systems at some point. They have supported XP for a lot longer than i would have ever thought.
Sure, the 'upgrades' suck, but you cant expect them to shell money for a non-product forever...
He will be obligated to comply with all the frivolous data requests, or he goes to prison.
Presumably even now, if a judge demands it, his choices are either comply or get jailed. The court takes a dim view on refusal of warrants.
Wanna bet that they don't have to accept it? And i will force them.
Also, i did say unopened, so your example of the bluray disk doesn't apply here. If its opened, then ya, they can refuse.
You might want to avoid using the terms 'moral' as morals are relative. Your morals are not the same as mine, or the guy down the street.
Most laws are designed to increase the power of the federal government and reduce the honest citizens rights.
Laws don't apply to the criminals.
It wouldn't really be a virus.But instead a direct attack.
Stuxnet could cause death too, with poorly designed lockouts ( for example ). Just have a robot wait a few moments after the lock is engaged then swing wildly.. trying to catch a person in the cage with it.
Yes they should be obligated if i didn't want it and its not been opened, and you can be damned sure they will take it back if i tell them to or ill physically shove it down their throats and tell my cc company to refuse payment.
I totally disagree with it, and will be taking my business elsewhere.
If you have a receipt they should take their crap back, no questions asked ( within a reasonable amount of time )
Just wait until this next Christmas return season. This will spell the end of bestbuy.
Its an abomination if you ask me. And i was an Atari guy and didn't like Amiga.
And you sir, are ignoring the Atari's, which were also selling like hotcakes and were just as good ( if not better ) than the 'equivalent market' commodore. There were also tons and tons of TRS-80s out there too.
Old 8-bit rivalries aside ( which got us all nowhere in the end ), a lot of what you used would depend on where you lived, and what your friends used.
They are adapting, and are moving from a ( questionable ) content eco system to a litigation system..... and its working for them so far.
That is the only thing these bastards will be happy with..
Until they find out that everyone is gone and they wont have an income, even by stealing it from us via redirection of taxes.
May not be what people want to hear, but he has a right to feel that way. As he should.
But its also the right of his employer not to be his employer any longer.
No, it will tell your insurance company that you eat too much, so they can put you in a higher risk/more costly coverage group.
Oh, and that you aren't exercising as required will be more points against you.