Although the seller might ultimately sell the plane via Ebay, something tells me he posted on Ebay for one reason: to get the word out.
The actual market for something like this is tiny. Ebay is mass-market. Post it on Ebay, and get some headlines in the papers == free advertising.
None of this is really good advertising for SCO [major understatement].
Open source, love it or hate it, is everywhere. SCO won't be making any much-needed friends any time soon.
A record industry official pointed to a past print advertisement from SBC's Pacific Bell unit that read, in part: "Download all the music you like. And all the music you sort of, kind of, maybe even a little bit like. Go MP3 crazy. Try new music. Build a song library. Whatever."
"Sure beats going to the record store," the advertisement concluded.
Ok, this OS project never gets mentioned and it deservers major props:
www.liferay.com
Clean code, excellent design.
Includes groupware and a host of other portlets. (Its a portal server).
Check out the demo or download the JBOSS-Tomcat package of it and have it running in no time.
Check out rhems.sf.net... It installs IMAP +LDAP + Cyrus + Samba in about 5 minutes on Redhat 8.0.
The goals for the project are for it to integrate with the other projects via LDAP. Definitely worth a look.
This model seems to be very good now (most people prefer to read a hard copy to an ebook) and printing a single book is prohibitively expensive.
But, what happens when books become like CDs (easy and inexpensive to make exact functionality copies)? Would enough people pay for the hardcopy to support the author enough to put food on his table?
If this is such a great software product and you are allowing it to be free, but you can't afford to distribute it, then...
Charge a reasonable fee for the distribution. $5 a download (depending on its size). P2P, FTP mirrors, news groups, and the like will take over from there. In the meantime you can cover your costs.
I don't think this is against the spirit of free software. Even if the user doesn't like the software, they did use your bandwidth. I think people would be willing to pay a small amount for it.
I've recently returned from the Food Service Tech Show (FSTEC) and found a few answers to my question.
First off, most venders I spoke with are researching Linux as an option, but are waiting before they implement anything.
That said, there are a few "platform-independent" options sprouting up. Siva Corp has an interesting enterprise POS package (Web Based / MySQL backend). Tesoro's Volante has a nice looking java-based system. I've googled like crazy over this topic and found a few smaller players (BananaPOS mentioned above somehow escaped my searches).
Then there are a few Linux-native solutions such as Sicom POS.
The temptation is to look for a "mature" POS product with thousands of deployments before you make a decision such as this. This, of course, does not exist. We are now deciding to be "early adopters" because we believe in the stability, openness, and cost-effectiveness of using open platforms. Eventually we hope to have all of our back-office computers running Linux / Open Office.
If you've been around this industry for very long, then you know that this is not an industry on the cutting-edge. (Unless you are a huge, multi-unit operator).
Look for a case-study on open source in the food service business in about 6-8 months. Hopefully it will be positive. (Or I will be looking for another career;)
Has anything changed? What percentage of tapes owned by high school teenagers in the late 80s and early 90s where copies or mix tapes?
You could say the quality is better now, but even that probably isn't true. Most of those CD's were probably burned from 128 [poorly] encoded MP3 files!
I would suggest using the latest version of Redhat (8.0) because of addition ease-of-use features. I find it to be a vast improvement over previous versions (for desktop use).
As far as software goes, go to Freshmeat.net and find the kid-friendly typing tutor, drawing programs, and even the Mr. Potato Head knock-off. This might make them more comfortable using the computer before the go programming device drivers in vi.;)
Oh yeah, and if its hooked up to the internet, don't forget some kind of content restriction such as: http://www.intrago.co.uk/products/censornet.php
People in charge of making decisions should take extra effort to research all available options. If you aren't familiar with open source, you will quickly learn that there is a wealth of incredible software at your disposal.
As the director of technology in a large restaurant chain, my operations are visible to the public. My policy is now: if there is an open source alternative, use it!
Here's an important step, though. When I talk to venders, I always let them know my desire to have their product work well with my open source platforms. Even in the behind-the-times restaurant industry, everyone seems to be either NBM or actively exploring the Linux platform.
The decision eliminates the establishment of a technical committee to assess Microsoft's compliance with the agreement. In its place, a corporate compliance committee -- consisting of Microsoft board members -- will make sure Microsoft lives up to the deal, the judge said.
(MY TRANSLATION: Microsoft is in charge of making sure it does what its supposed to do. )
I also like this one:
"The court's decision is a major victory for consumers and businesses who can immediately take advantage of the final judgment's provisions," Ashcroft said.
(MY TRANSLATION: Consumers can immediately take advantage of the provisions, because the status quo has not changed a single bit!)
My million dollar question is: Why aren't their better development tools for Java? People rave about Visual.Net's ability to create web apps fast (with Web Forms (tm)). As a small, growing company, why should I spend my developer's time reinventing basic form logic and layout?
I'd like to avoid Microsoft's platform dependance, but I'd also like an easier development framework for faster WEB RAD.
Does this exist for Java?
Seriously, I'd like to know...this is not a troll.
Where can you find legal file sharing? Your local library! The ones in my area have a decent selection of CDs. If they don't have something you want, I recommend buying it (USED if possible) then donating it to the Library (you can even put a dedication to a lost loved one or a pet or whatever).
Eventually, if everyone pitches in, you can "check out" whatever music you want to explore. If you like it, then buy it at the store and support the Artist. If you don't, rip it (in case you change your mind and decide you like it;)
Prince. He released a single on Napster. He appears to take the U2 stance: He doesn't like bootleggers who rake in cash from his work. But he appears to appreciate anything that shakes up a broken system... as explained in:
A Nation of Thieves (As seen in a previous Slashback)
...simply selling tunes direct to the customer on a website could put the power back where it belongs - in the hands of the people who have the talent.
Prince (the most talented musician on the planet) is doing this right now.
He continually lashes out at the music biz. If you haven't already read his take on the state of affairs in the music biz, I highly recommend you do so. (Just ignore the way he writes to(2), you (U), etc...)
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Although the seller might ultimately sell the plane via Ebay, something tells me he posted on Ebay for one reason: to get the word out. The actual market for something like this is tiny. Ebay is mass-market. Post it on Ebay, and get some headlines in the papers == free advertising.
But when will they make them open source?
None of this is really good advertising for SCO [major understatement]. Open source, love it or hate it, is everywhere. SCO won't be making any much-needed friends any time soon.
Or change it to .zip and unzip it, and viola! XML with an open data format! Imagine that!
from the article:
A record industry official pointed to a past print advertisement from SBC's Pacific Bell unit that read, in part: "Download all the music you like. And all the music you sort of, kind of, maybe even a little bit like. Go MP3 crazy. Try new music. Build a song library. Whatever."
"Sure beats going to the record store," the advertisement concluded.
Ouch. That might come back to haunt them.
Ok, this OS project never gets mentioned and it deservers major props: www.liferay.com Clean code, excellent design. Includes groupware and a host of other portlets. (Its a portal server). Check out the demo or download the JBOSS-Tomcat package of it and have it running in no time.
Check out rhems.sf.net ... It installs IMAP +LDAP + Cyrus + Samba in about 5 minutes on Redhat 8.0.
The goals for the project are for it to integrate with the other projects via LDAP. Definitely worth a look.
And don't forget to register at BBSmates to keep up with days gone by.
Of course people here (in the US) will say its really just anti-American retaliation for the steel tariffs.
This model seems to be very good now (most people prefer to read a hard copy to an ebook) and printing a single book is prohibitively expensive.
But, what happens when books become like CDs (easy and inexpensive to make exact functionality copies)? Would enough people pay for the hardcopy to support the author enough to put food on his table?
In my very unscientific assessment, the following seem to be good IT sectors these days:
Anything healthcare related: research, hospitals, doctor offices, etc...
Food Industry: Restaurants, suppliers, etc...
Vice related items are always good in a down economy: alcohol, cigs, and whatever vices people may have.
Me? I'm planning on winning the lottery, so I'm not too worried.
If this is such a great software product and you are allowing it to be free, but you can't afford to distribute it, then...
Charge a reasonable fee for the distribution. $5 a download (depending on its size). P2P, FTP mirrors, news groups, and the like will take over from there. In the meantime you can cover your costs.
I don't think this is against the spirit of free software. Even if the user doesn't like the software, they did use your bandwidth. I think people would be willing to pay a small amount for it.
First off, most venders I spoke with are researching Linux as an option, but are waiting before they implement anything.
That said, there are a few "platform-independent" options sprouting up. Siva Corp has an interesting enterprise POS package (Web Based / MySQL backend). Tesoro's Volante has a nice looking java-based system. I've googled like crazy over this topic and found a few smaller players (BananaPOS mentioned above somehow escaped my searches).
Then there are a few Linux-native solutions such as Sicom POS.
The temptation is to look for a "mature" POS product with thousands of deployments before you make a decision such as this. This, of course, does not exist. We are now deciding to be "early adopters" because we believe in the stability, openness, and cost-effectiveness of using open platforms. Eventually we hope to have all of our back-office computers running Linux / Open Office.
If you've been around this industry for very long, then you know that this is not an industry on the cutting-edge. (Unless you are a huge, multi-unit operator). Look for a case-study on open source in the food service business in about 6-8 months. Hopefully it will be positive. (Or I will be looking for another career ;)
Has anything changed? What percentage of tapes owned by high school teenagers in the late 80s and early 90s where copies or mix tapes?
You could say the quality is better now, but even that probably isn't true. Most of those CD's were probably burned from 128 [poorly] encoded MP3 files!
I would suggest using the latest version of Redhat (8.0) because of addition ease-of-use features. I find it to be a vast improvement over previous versions (for desktop use).
;)
As far as software goes, go to Freshmeat.net and find the kid-friendly typing tutor, drawing programs, and even the Mr. Potato Head knock-off. This might make them more comfortable using the computer before the go programming device drivers in vi.
Oh yeah, and if its hooked up to the internet, don't forget some kind of content restriction such as: http://www.intrago.co.uk/products/censornet.php
People in charge of making decisions should take extra effort to research all available options. If you aren't familiar with open source, you will quickly learn that there is a wealth of incredible software at your disposal.
As the director of technology in a large restaurant chain, my operations are visible to the public. My policy is now: if there is an open source alternative, use it!
Here's an important step, though. When I talk to venders, I always let them know my desire to have their product work well with my open source platforms. Even in the behind-the-times restaurant industry, everyone seems to be either NBM or actively exploring the Linux platform.
Anyway, just my 2 cents.
Now Hiring (Dallas, TX)
The decision eliminates the establishment of a technical committee to assess Microsoft's compliance with the agreement. In its place, a corporate compliance committee -- consisting of Microsoft board members -- will make sure Microsoft lives up to the deal, the judge said.
(MY TRANSLATION: Microsoft is in charge of making sure it does what its supposed to do. )
I also like this one:
"The court's decision is a major victory for consumers and businesses who can immediately take advantage of the final judgment's provisions," Ashcroft said.
(MY TRANSLATION: Consumers can immediately take advantage of the provisions, because the status quo has not changed a single bit!)
My million dollar question is: Why aren't their better development tools for Java? People rave about Visual.Net's ability to create web apps fast (with Web Forms (tm)). As a small, growing company, why should I spend my developer's time reinventing basic form logic and layout?
I'd like to avoid Microsoft's platform dependance, but I'd also like an easier development framework for faster WEB RAD.
Does this exist for Java?
Seriously, I'd like to know...this is not a troll.
Hopefully the radio stations that broadcast from this technology have more bandwidth than the company making the technology.
It was only a matter of time.
I support the idea of Lindows and hope Michael is successful... as long as he plays by the rules. So, the question is, Where's the code???
Eventually, if everyone pitches in, you can "check out" whatever music you want to explore. If you like it, then buy it at the store and support the Artist. If you don't, rip it (in case you change your mind and decide you like it ;)
Prince. He released a single on Napster. He appears to take the U2 stance: He doesn't like bootleggers who rake in cash from his work. But he appears to appreciate anything that shakes up a broken system... as explained in: A Nation of Thieves (As seen in a previous Slashback)
I've always wondered why Linux gets the mainstream press and BSD is not well known. Is it the licence???
Prince (the most talented musician on the planet) is doing this right now.
He continually lashes out at the music biz. If you haven't already read his take on the state of affairs in the music biz, I highly recommend you do so. (Just ignore the way he writes to(2), you (U), etc...)