"Never in history have so many people of this age group spent so much money on âoenon-essentialâ items such as: cell phones, IPads, Ipods, video game systems, video games, jewelry and clothing. The collective purchases and expense of cell phones in 2005 was roughly equivalent to the buying power of this same group in the second half of the 1960â(TM)s combined. Our youth has spent their inheritance and now the prodigal son returns with a vengeance."
The authority is actually violating the laws in this case.
Instead of innocent until proven guilty, the authority is using that "traitor" bait to paint Mr. Drake as if he is guilty of treason against the United States of America.
People who advocate the idea of Patenting will say that without the protection of Patents people do not have the incentive to innovate.
I can see some validity of that argument on things like machinery or even on fancy gadgets.
In this world where copycats are abound if there is no legal protection then anyone can copycat anything anybody else come up with.
But in software I don't see it.
I mean, the software we are using - the apps - are made up of COMPILED source codes.
All those so-called "innovations" on the software sides are mostly on the source-code side - although there are Patents that apply to the "GUI" thingy - but all in all, the source-code Patents do not make sense.
I mean, there are ways to protect prying eyes from source code thefts. There are encryption scheme that can disable anyone trying to disassemble an application.
It's not like a machine where people can open up a machine and see the inner working parts.
An app, on the other hand, if someone were to copycat that app they have to re-write that app from scratch.
If listening to a pirate radio is illegal then only BIG BROTHER will have control over what is legal and we will all be restricted to listen (and watch) the "LEGALIZED CHANNELS".
Instead of "buying", which would result in Google paying those sons-of-bitches loads of money, Google should provide the true artists - the singer-song-writers, for example - a "place" where they can interact with their fans world-wide, without restriction.
The "Pay-per-view" "Pay-per-hear" business concept is obsolete, and Google ought to use its cloud (no pun intended) to lay that old dog down.
As the adage puts it: "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".
This "invasion" orchestrated by France and participated by the US, UK, Italy and Greece will be viewed by the more than 1 Billion Muslims around the world as yet another crusade against the Muslim world.
The West forgets one thing - that the Muslims still treat the West as their Enemy.
I am from a country where the majority Muslims rule, and every single day we are being bombarded with brainwashing propaganda that the West = Christian = Evil.
For example, the number 4 "ethical individual" is a guy from Malaysia, whose department has murdered a witness and is still trying very hard to cover-up the murder.
One of the women that is accusing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of sex crimes appears to have worked with a group that has connections to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
See the thing is Iran is so efficient on on catching crooks (whether they are actually guilty of the crime the are charged with or not) while the rest of the world seems to lag way behind.
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"Never in history have so many people of this age group spent so much money on âoenon-essentialâ items such as: cell phones, IPads, Ipods, video game systems, video games, jewelry and clothing. The collective purchases and expense of cell phones in 2005 was roughly equivalent to the buying power of this same group in the second half of the 1960â(TM)s combined. Our youth has spent their inheritance and now the prodigal son returns with a vengeance."
What can I say?
Most of the visionaries - and I mean, the REAL visionaries, do not stay with us for a long, long time.
Those stick with us for ages, like Bill Gates, just ain't cut from the same cloth like Mr. Jobs.
America is turning into a police state.
The authority is actually violating the laws in this case.
Instead of innocent until proven guilty, the authority is using that "traitor" bait to paint Mr. Drake as if he is guilty of treason against the United States of America.
Shame on Uncle Sam !!
People who advocate the idea of Patenting will say that without the protection of Patents people do not have the incentive to innovate.
I can see some validity of that argument on things like machinery or even on fancy gadgets.
In this world where copycats are abound if there is no legal protection then anyone can copycat anything anybody else come up with.
But in software I don't see it.
I mean, the software we are using - the apps - are made up of COMPILED source codes.
All those so-called "innovations" on the software sides are mostly on the source-code side - although there are Patents that apply to the "GUI" thingy - but all in all, the source-code Patents do not make sense.
I mean, there are ways to protect prying eyes from source code thefts. There are encryption scheme that can disable anyone trying to disassemble an application.
It's not like a machine where people can open up a machine and see the inner working parts.
An app, on the other hand, if someone were to copycat that app they have to re-write that app from scratch.
But this is only my 2 cents.
Thank you for reading.
Sane?
Big brother is sane?
If listening to a pirate radio is illegal then only BIG BROTHER will have control over what is legal and we will all be restricted to listen (and watch) the "LEGALIZED CHANNELS".
1984 in the 21st century?
Muon Suite?
Mourn Suite?
Why not just call it "Moon Suit".
Face the fact - No IT personnel is indispensable.
IT personnel are like disposable diapers.
They are needed - and always will be needed - but when they have done their job, their mission is over, and they are no longer needed.
Yes, the noble prize people must be indeed very noble.
They gave the peace prize to Hussein Obama, didn't they?
ogen Monoxide is nothing if compared to the most dreadful Mono-Oxy Di-Hydride !
This extremely deadly chemical is responsibled for 92% of the total death toll of the recent Japanese Earthquake cum Tsunami !
While M$ may prevail in this case, the case itself ironically can be used to invalid many of M$'s own patents.
Don't cry foul when what you wish for come back to take a big bite at your ass, Micro$oft !
And that's not a hoax.
Armenians are smarter than the average Africans, or even the Americans.
Instead of "buying", which would result in Google paying those sons-of-bitches loads of money, Google should provide the true artists - the singer-song-writers, for example - a "place" where they can interact with their fans world-wide, without restriction.
The "Pay-per-view" "Pay-per-hear" business concept is obsolete, and Google ought to use its cloud (no pun intended) to lay that old dog down.
Unity isn't stable, it hasn't reached the "production level" yet.
Anyone know what's the reason behind Ubuntu rushing Unity out, before it's ready?
"So you don't provide any guidance in the education of your children? You let the schools do it all yourself?"
I simply fail to understand why people voted parent message "Troll".
What the parent message says is true.
You just do not let others teach your own children how to think. You have the responsibility too.
As the adage puts it: "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".
This "invasion" orchestrated by France and participated by the US, UK, Italy and Greece will be viewed by the more than 1 Billion Muslims around the world as yet another crusade against the Muslim world.
The West forgets one thing - that the Muslims still treat the West as their Enemy.
I am from a country where the majority Muslims rule, and every single day we are being bombarded with brainwashing propaganda that the West = Christian = Evil.
I second parent's point.
This "ethisphere" is itself a scam.
For example, the number 4 "ethical individual" is a guy from Malaysia, whose department has murdered a witness and is still trying very hard to cover-up the murder.
It's a damn scam !!!!!!!!!
Expiring mind wants to know
I am a nerd.
I am a nerd who watch the stock market closely.
After the announcement of Nokia jumping into the sack with Microsoft, this is what happened ---> http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/elop-gambles-nokias-future-on-microsoft-partnership/articleshow/7486397.cms " .... with Nokia's stock closing down a staggering 14.22 percent at 7.00 euros
Assange Rape Accuser's notorious CIA ties
One of the women that is accusing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of sex crimes appears to have worked with a group that has connections to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Read it for yourself - http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/12/assange-rape-accuser-cia-ties/
See the thing is Iran is so efficient on on catching crooks (whether they are actually guilty of the crime the are charged with or not) while the rest of the world seems to lag way behind.
Why?
Before this thread is filled with vile racist posts, let me first congratulate China on the launch of its 2nd moon surveyor, Chang Er 2.
I know that this message will be modded down because a lot of people hate China for some reasons.
If a virus embed itself in the chromosomes of its host I am afraid it is no longer considered as a "virus".
If your answer is "3" you ought to be working for Disney.
One of their cartoons has a giant penis in the background.
Back then Slashdot was the original /. - with the /. effect.
Now, slashdot has become a ??