From the conclusion: Professor Tanenbaum did not convince AdTI that Linus Torvalds wrote the Linux kernel from scratch.
It doesn't matter if AdTI is convinced or not, because Tannenbaum doesn't really need to convince them of anything. They are the ones making accusations, and so the burden of proof is on THEM. Linus doesn't have to prove he wrote the kernel, AdTI has to prove that he didn't, and no sensible person would consider this drivel to be 'proof'. As it stands, it's pure slander.
Unfortunately, many people reading this report (lawmakers) aren't going to be sensible or well-informed enough to realize this. It's the same as with the SCO case, they can talk about infringing code all they want, but then it's THEIR job to prove it.
Is it possible to see this film in the US? Not in theaters, but is it going to be released on video/dvd anytime soon? Otherwise, does anyone have a torrent or some other way to watch it?
Anyone know if there's something like the Gyration mouse that'll work with a Mac (OSX)? Their website says the Gyration thing will have "limited functionality", so I'd rather not waste $150 on something that won't even work.
I'm mostly using Remote Desktop on a laptop to control the media center computer now, but just having a remote control like this would be pretty convenient.
That would also be an apt description of the Msft marketing dept.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy defines the marketing division of the Microsoft Corporation as "a bunch of mindless jerks who'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes," with a footnote to the effect that the editors would welcome applications from anyone interested in taking over the post of correspondent.
If it does PDF, then plaintext and HTML are no problem, since you can convert to PDF pretty easily. Converting simple documents the other way is possible as well, though it might need some manual tweaking.
However, Sony has been quite heavy-handed with DRM on their MP3-players (stupid ATRAC3 formats and such), so I don't know what to expect from them with respect to eBooks. Time will tell.
I haven't had the occasion to try this myself, but there are reports of people being able to solve complex problems in their lucid dreams, then applying the solution in real life. A quote from Laberge's "Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming":
A little over a year ago, I was in a linear algebra class that introduced me to vector spaces. I was having a lot of trouble understanding the topic on more than a superficial level. After about a week of serious studying, I had a lucid dream about an abstract vector space. I perceived directly a four-dimensional space. The dream did not have a visual component, but such abstract dreams are not uncommon for me. The best I can describe that dream is to say that I perceived four coordinate axes that were mutually perpendicular. Since that night, both math and dreaming have been more fun for me, and I've had relatively little trouble understanding vector space calculus. (T. D., Clarksville, Tennessee)
I still have to get much better al lucid dreaming before I can do anything remotely complicated, but I do look forward to it.
Visit Asia sometime. Most elevators in fancier buildings in China, Japan, Korea play Vivaldi -- loud. They only interrupt it to announce what floor you've arrived to.
He directed the movie, got the rights from the Tolkien estate, and had it produced. As such, he has the right to do whatever he wants with it. You have the right to bitch and moan about the movie if you don't like it. In fact, you also have the right to write your own screenplay and send it to production companies.
Your personal feelings about that chapter don't give you the right to deny Peter Jackson the right to make the movie any way he wants.
You don't even need the rockets, you could just drop them in at either end, and they would still collide. In fact, not having the rocket reduces the risk of blowing up the monkeys partway down.
Anyway, monkeys are too funny to drop down a tunnel, let's keep them on the surface where we can laugh at them.
Yeah, but the iron would stay at the center of the earth, and with a laser you could build a tunnel right through the middle (since we're tossing out improbable scenarios anyway). Then with some "clever engineering" it could be stabilized and you could transport stuff through it. Such as flying pigs.
Motherfucking Shit wrote: BTW, is it just me or does every story submitted by "The Importance of" wind up on the front page:)
Dear Motherfucking Shit:
Unfortunately your username is not family-friendly enough to be on the Slashdot front page. Otherwise it would trigger Google's SafeSearch filter, and then where would we be? The site would be flooded by perverts and scat-fetishists instead of the erudite intelligentsia that is the current Slashdot audience! I recommend you get a username less offensive to the sensibilities of the educated.
In other words, yes, it's just you, you piece of motherfucking shit!
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I don't know about America, but in Soviet Russia, verified e-voting blocks YOU!
So what, if he doesn't want to turn blue, he should stop complaining and submit a patch.
In Soviet Russia, the spammer IS YOU!
It doesn't matter if AdTI is convinced or not, because Tannenbaum doesn't really need to convince them of anything. They are the ones making accusations, and so the burden of proof is on THEM. Linus doesn't have to prove he wrote the kernel, AdTI has to prove that he didn't, and no sensible person would consider this drivel to be 'proof'. As it stands, it's pure slander.
Unfortunately, many people reading this report (lawmakers) aren't going to be sensible or well-informed enough to realize this. It's the same as with the SCO case, they can talk about infringing code all they want, but then it's THEIR job to prove it.
Is it possible to see this film in the US? Not in theaters, but is it going to be released on video/dvd anytime soon? Otherwise, does anyone have a torrent or some other way to watch it?
When you're unsure of the weather, dress in layers. Ten is good, twenty is better.
Anyone know if there's something like the Gyration mouse that'll work with a Mac (OSX)? Their website says the Gyration thing will have "limited functionality", so I'd rather not waste $150 on something that won't even work. I'm mostly using Remote Desktop on a laptop to control the media center computer now, but just having a remote control like this would be pretty convenient.
And if it's not immediately available to students, rest assured that it'll show up on various P2P systems shortly. Somebody is bound to leak it.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy defines the marketing division of the Microsoft Corporation as "a bunch of mindless jerks who'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes," with a footnote to the effect that the editors would welcome applications from anyone interested in taking over the post of correspondent.
If it does PDF, then plaintext and HTML are no problem, since you can convert to PDF pretty easily. Converting simple documents the other way is possible as well, though it might need some manual tweaking.
However, Sony has been quite heavy-handed with DRM on their MP3-players (stupid ATRAC3 formats and such), so I don't know what to expect from them with respect to eBooks. Time will tell.
Only if the mean is equal to the median. Another way to lie with stats :-)
A little over a year ago, I was in a linear algebra class that introduced me to vector spaces. I was having a lot of trouble understanding the topic on more than a superficial level. After about a week of serious studying, I had a lucid dream about an abstract vector space. I perceived directly a four-dimensional space. The dream did not have a visual component, but such abstract dreams are not uncommon for me. The best I can describe that dream is to say that I perceived four coordinate axes that were mutually perpendicular. Since that night, both math and dreaming have been more fun for me, and I've had relatively little trouble understanding vector space calculus. (T. D., Clarksville, Tennessee)
I still have to get much better al lucid dreaming before I can do anything remotely complicated, but I do look forward to it.
Visit Asia sometime. Most elevators in fancier buildings in China, Japan, Korea play Vivaldi -- loud. They only interrupt it to announce what floor you've arrived to.
You're lucky, you're not next to him.
What do you mean?
You snore.
Oo, lies. Anyway, you've got bad breath.
Just wait until Mars gets bigger and screws up the Earth's orbit...
Path to India discovered! The Earth gets rounder!
2+3=120
Wow! They jumped from version 3 to version 120 immediately! There must be tons of improvements, it's the MP3 player of the future!
We get radio signal,
billboard screen turn on.
Your personal feelings about that chapter don't give you the right to deny Peter Jackson the right to make the movie any way he wants.
You don't even need the rockets, you could just drop them in at either end, and they would still collide. In fact, not having the rocket reduces the risk of blowing up the monkeys partway down.
Anyway, monkeys are too funny to drop down a tunnel, let's keep them on the surface where we can laugh at them.
Yes, but they would only be able to fly in one side, and not back out the other. We don't want to replace the Earth's core with stacks of flying pigs!
Yeah, but the iron would stay at the center of the earth, and with a laser you could build a tunnel right through the middle (since we're tossing out improbable scenarios anyway). Then with some "clever engineering" it could be stabilized and you could transport stuff through it. Such as flying pigs.
Steve Jobs?
Dear Motherfucking Shit:
Unfortunately your username is not family-friendly enough to be on the Slashdot front page. Otherwise it would trigger Google's SafeSearch filter, and then where would we be? The site would be flooded by perverts and scat-fetishists instead of the erudite intelligentsia that is the current Slashdot audience! I recommend you get a username less offensive to the sensibilities of the educated.
In other words, yes, it's just you, you piece of motherfucking shit!
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Now imagine if it were searching for "to be" OR (NOT "to be"). Your results would be all of the web! Maybe that explains the strange results :-).