So you endorse selective enforcement of the law based on public perception of the parties involved?
I just love it when Slashbot groupthink is so unabashedly hypocritical.
I don't believe that any model developed with such a relatively small set of data could ever be used to accurately represent a prediction, past, present, or future, with any semblense of scientific credibility.
This shows how a "universal" healthcare system, into which everyone contributes at the same rate, places a disproportionate burden upon people who live a healthier lifestyle.
Since smokers are far more likely to develop health problems and would draw more from the system, why should healthy people be punished for living more responsibly?
"If you drop the timely requirement, waiting for the DVD releases is a close second."
But the DVD releases don't address the free (as in beer) requirement.
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Perhaps they're worried that, if they published on the web or some other means of electronic distribution, that it would be redistributed, or "pirated". Their revenue could be virtually castrated by the rampant copying of thier magazine
But we all know that never happens on the Internet. Why do they insist on treating their customers like CRIMINALS!?!
That's the standard I would like to see around here; not how secure one OS is vice another, but how good the admins are.
The trend around here is when a Windows issue is reported, it's the software's fault, but when a Linux issue is reported, an Incompetant Admin is responsible.
...is that I can do stupid things without taking backups, and maintain my self-ascribed "battle-hardened admin" status, with only a single Knippix CD.
I'm sorry folks, but this story should serve as an example of what NOT to do.
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"or, as I call it, 'sanity preservers'
Or as I call it, "the electronic teat".
Nothing to see here, please move along.
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Well of course there isn't, silly! According to the write-up, this is Day 0 of the convention! Wouldn't a story about an event that doesn't exist violate some basic law of physics?
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So you endorse selective enforcement of the law based on public perception of the parties involved? I just love it when Slashbot groupthink is so unabashedly hypocritical.
Plagiarism and unauthorized distribution are both violations of copyright law.
Unauthorized distribution (such as sharing on a P2P network) is included under copyright laws.
GPL software developer suing blatant copyright infringer - GOOD
Music industry suing blatant copyright infringer - BAD
I don't believe that any model developed with such a relatively small set of data could ever be used to accurately represent a prediction, past, present, or future, with any semblense of scientific credibility.
"Nothing for you to see here. Please move along."
It's a good thing they have millions of years' worth of climate data to work with. Otherwise their computer models might be irrelevant.
Oh wait...
Not quite, as bad drivers have to pay much higher insurance premiums than good drivers.
Your point about uninsured driver coverage is well-taken. Though you also don't see much of a push for universal car insurance either.
Might be just what it takes to get a large chunk of hardware manufacturers and software vendors to start offering Linux-friendly products.
Sure, it might not start out as Linux-friendly games and gaming hardware, but this could be a very good start.
I also hope that, when IBM starts making money with Linux, that some moral compass directs them to give something back.
This shows how a "universal" healthcare system, into which everyone contributes at the same rate, places a disproportionate burden upon people who live a healthier lifestyle.
Since smokers are far more likely to develop health problems and would draw more from the system, why should healthy people be punished for living more responsibly?
The great thing about standards, though, is that there are so many to choose from.
Microsoft developed their own, and decided to frame their browser around it. What's wrong with that? I thought choice was a good thing.
But the DVD releases don't address the free (as in beer) requirement.
Perhaps they're worried that, if they published on the web or some other means of electronic distribution, that it would be redistributed, or "pirated". Their revenue could be virtually castrated by the rampant copying of thier magazine
But we all know that never happens on the Internet. Why do they insist on treating their customers like CRIMINALS!?!
That's the standard I would like to see around here; not how secure one OS is vice another, but how good the admins are.
The trend around here is when a Windows issue is reported, it's the software's fault, but when a Linux issue is reported, an Incompetant Admin is responsible.
All I'm asking for is consistency.
Umm, not even close to a valid comparison.
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against unfair taxation; as in the people were forced to pay it.
Nobody is forcing you to buy music at an unfair price. Try again.
"Don't buy it", end of story.
Not "Don't buy it, copy it for free!"
Not wanting to pay for something does not entitle you to have it for free.
What's WRONG about expecting people to pay for a product? If you believe that product is of low quality or overpriced, DON'T FUCKING BUY IT!
Yes, heaven forbid we ask people to stop breaking the law because it's WRONG.
But I forgot, in today's society of instant gratification and moral relativism, anything can be justified by our wants.
...negotiating with graphics card manufacturers to get some solid, open drivers for Linux.
That would make this endevour much easier in the long run, would it not?
My guess, then, is that you don't go out in public very much out of fear that some third party may see you or hear what you say.
...is that I can do stupid things without taking backups, and maintain my self-ascribed "battle-hardened admin" status, with only a single Knippix CD.
I'm sorry folks, but this story should serve as an example of what NOT to do.
Or as I call it, "the electronic teat".
Well of course there isn't, silly! According to the write-up, this is Day 0 of the convention! Wouldn't a story about an event that doesn't exist violate some basic law of physics?
That argument doesn't help landlords who allow drug dealers and counterfitters to operate on their property.
If you are linking directly to the mp3 files, as many of these torrent tracking sites do, then yes, I'd wager that you can be found liable.
In my book (and the Law) linking == distributing.