The question is, is DRM going to be enabled by default on these documents? As you know, most people use defaults, so if 70% have it enabled, then its a standard.
I think its more like you crash and then rise up from the ashes better, stronger. That's mostly the way things get fixed in comp sci, some one makes a product, some one crashes/brakes/hacks/... the product, some one fixes the hole/vulnerability/... and the product becomes better. Kind of how our immune system works, kids are often sick, but by the time they are teens, they are much more resilient to diseases. So I'd say they crashed often and got patched allot, and in the end, become stable systems. (hmm, geek) Anyway, a virus/vulnerability/... exposes a hole which we are forced to fix, making that software a better product.
Considering that SCO announced SAMBA 3 as part of their next version of OpenServer, this will present an interesting dilemma. Since SAMBA is a GPLed product, and SCO is arguing that GPL is invalid, then does that mean that when SCO distributes SAMBA they will open themselves to liability under their own logic? They cant have it both ways.
1. Millions of dollars of investment, thousands of man and machine hours...
2. DNA-powered Tic Tac Toe
3. Millions more...
4. DNA-powered Pentium 450i running Half Life 3
5. Drool...
I work for Lufthansa North American division out here on Long Island NY, and we lost power arround 4:20pm (I wander...:) But we still have power, since we have a generator and lots of fuel! We also (as you can see) have internet. Most people are trying to get home, but cant, since trafic lights and public transportation is out. People working in Manhattan are simply walking home. I wander how long this will last. I am sure the damages will run in millions of $.
No, I think what they are trying to say is that you can only distribute one copy to each user and they cant distribute it any more... By the same logic, does not a contract allowing 4 copies not valid? And if it valid, how is it different if the contract states that you can distribute unlimited number? This all is a bunch of bulldren, they are just trying to buy more time so they can sell off the rest of their stock.
<LOL> They probably assumed they are the giver, but in reality, soon they will be the receiver... </LOL>
As many on the list have said, GPL is a copyright contract giving the user the right to re-distribute. This seems like a pathetic attempt at stooping the freight train that is heading straight for them.
... seeing how Outlook and Outlook Express are seen as number 1 propagator of email viruses. This should shift some of the use away from Outlook and such to web based interfaces, reducing risk of virus infection from email based viruses, since I assume that not everyone who will loose Outlook Express will move to Outlook.
As they get rid of the natural factors, the stress factor in the work place is growing. This can be seen in Japan and US where people are chronically overworked and do not take some or all of their alotted vacations. Stress from work is known to kill.
I don't see how I am incorrect in stating that windows is insecure. If they have a hole (and , or just didn't lock up a port that got exploited, does not make a difference, the computer is infected and my friend was getting constant reboots. MS did try to run a firewall by default, but unfortunately backed out of that idea.
As for GNU/Linux, the two distributions I use, Red Hat 9 and SuSE 8.1 (and loving it) both come standard with a firewall enabled.
I bash windows for one simple reason, I had to deal with security/instability issues for too long. I am simply tired of putting up with their sh*t. Maybe one day they'll take your advice and lock stuff up, but for that they'll have to give out more of their API so software can work with the blocks, and we know how forthcoming they are at it;)
I have seen it too. My friend was bugging me with it. I also thought that some one was playing tricks on her, but then she told me she was on dial-up (dynamic IP) so that idea was a far shot. Its good that there is a fix now. This again shows how inherently insecure windows is (in this case windows XP) If only my friend was behind a firewall, like almost any distribution of GNU/Linux does, then she would have been fine, but since all her ports are wIDe open, she is a prime target.
Lufthansa has been using SuSE GNU/Linux for a long time now. Increasingly over the last year. Although all desktops run NT4 (damn it to hell!) but we are promised XP some time next year. I do now see SuSE desktop in the future 4-5 years, because of extreme dependency on MS Office and the future rollout of XP desktops. GNU/Linux is taking the role of servers all over the corporate infrastructure. (Don't worry, planes are not being ported to GNU/Linux:) )
I am mostly annoyed how there are different binary versions of programs for different linux distro's. If linuxes are basically the same, why cant we have one binary for all distros. This is where windows is easier...
First, SCO's stock fell 12% today! Yay! Lets ride them into an early grave!
Second, I like this part:
"IBM's suit revealed that Novell on June 12 effectively forbade SCO from terminating IBM's AIX license. SCO said it revoked the AIX license on June 16. Novell maintained the right to issue such instructions to SCO under the terms of the Unix sale, the suit said."
So it seems like SCO is all of a sudden in a lot of sh*t, now that IBM, Red Hat, SuSE and Novel are all turning their guns toward them.
How can a company continue unchecked, demanding money from a product they haven't yet established to be theirs! Its like saying that since my name is Max, I want $19.99 for each use of it! Pay up now Nissan!
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The question is, is DRM going to be enabled by default on these documents? As you know, most people use defaults, so if 70% have it enabled, then its a standard.
I think its more like you crash and then rise up from the ashes better, stronger. That's mostly the way things get fixed in comp sci, some one makes a product, some one crashes/brakes/hacks/... the product, some one fixes the hole/vulnerability/... and the product becomes better. Kind of how our immune system works, kids are often sick, but by the time they are teens, they are much more resilient to diseases. So I'd say they crashed often and got patched allot, and in the end, become stable systems. (hmm, geek) Anyway, a virus/vulnerability/... exposes a hole which we are forced to fix, making that software a better product.
BTW, Google is sighting Slashdot as a news source on this article right now!
Considering that SCO announced SAMBA 3 as part of their next version of OpenServer, this will present an interesting dilemma. Since SAMBA is a GPLed product, and SCO is arguing that GPL is invalid, then does that mean that when SCO distributes SAMBA they will open themselves to liability under their own logic? They cant have it both ways.
They banned you from coffee again, ha?
What the hell are you talking about... Lay off the coffee!
1. Millions of dollars of investment, thousands of man and machine hours... 2. DNA-powered Tic Tac Toe 3. Millions more... 4. DNA-powered Pentium 450i running Half Life 3 5. Drool...
Thats why you can't find a job :) Thanks for the lesson.
I defenatelly agree. Nuclear power accounts for 4% of US electricity, but that is way to little.
I work for Lufthansa North American division out here on Long Island NY, and we lost power arround 4:20pm (I wander... :) But we still have power, since we have a generator and lots of fuel! We also (as you can see) have internet. Most people are trying to get home, but cant, since trafic lights and public transportation is out. People working in Manhattan are simply walking home. I wander how long this will last. I am sure the damages will run in millions of $.
No, I think what they are trying to say is that you can only distribute one copy to each user and they cant distribute it any more... By the same logic, does not a contract allowing 4 copies not valid? And if it valid, how is it different if the contract states that you can distribute unlimited number? This all is a bunch of bulldren, they are just trying to buy more time so they can sell off the rest of their stock.
<LOL> They probably assumed they are the giver, but in reality, soon they will be the receiver... </LOL>
As many on the list have said, GPL is a copyright contract giving the user the right to re-distribute. This seems like a pathetic attempt at stooping the freight train that is heading straight for them.
... seeing how Outlook and Outlook Express are seen as number 1 propagator of email viruses. This should shift some of the use away from Outlook and such to web based interfaces, reducing risk of virus infection from email based viruses, since I assume that not everyone who will loose Outlook Express will move to Outlook.
As they get rid of the natural factors, the stress factor in the work place is growing. This can be seen in Japan and US where people are chronically overworked and do not take some or all of their alotted vacations. Stress from work is known to kill.
I don't see how I am incorrect in stating that windows is insecure. If they have a hole (and , or just didn't lock up a port that got exploited, does not make a difference, the computer is infected and my friend was getting constant reboots. MS did try to run a firewall by default, but unfortunately backed out of that idea.
;)
As for GNU/Linux, the two distributions I use, Red Hat 9 and SuSE 8.1 (and loving it) both come standard with a firewall enabled.
I bash windows for one simple reason, I had to deal with security/instability issues for too long. I am simply tired of putting up with their sh*t. Maybe one day they'll take your advice and lock stuff up, but for that they'll have to give out more of their API so software can work with the blocks, and we know how forthcoming they are at it
I think, I bash, I learn!
I have seen it too. My friend was bugging me with it. I also thought that some one was playing tricks on her, but then she told me she was on dial-up (dynamic IP) so that idea was a far shot. Its good that there is a fix now. This again shows how inherently insecure windows is (in this case windows XP) If only my friend was behind a firewall, like almost any distribution of GNU/Linux does, then she would have been fine, but since all her ports are wIDe open, she is a prime target.
Lufthansa has been using SuSE GNU/Linux for a long time now. Increasingly over the last year. Although all desktops run NT4 (damn it to hell!) but we are promised XP some time next year. I do now see SuSE desktop in the future 4-5 years, because of extreme dependency on MS Office and the future rollout of XP desktops. GNU/Linux is taking the role of servers all over the corporate infrastructure. (Don't worry, planes are not being ported to GNU/Linux :) )
Hm, hm, correct? You mean the least incorrect, right? Cant wait for Arnold to win! The bill will be BACK!
I am mostly annoyed how there are different binary versions of programs for different linux distro's. If linuxes are basically the same, why cant we have one binary for all distros. This is where windows is easier...
Its not that they are worried about the SuSE's and RedHat's guns, its the atom bomb with three big blue letters on it that scares them...
First, SCO's stock fell 12% today! Yay! Lets ride them into an early grave!
Second, I like this part:
"IBM's suit revealed that Novell on June 12 effectively forbade SCO from terminating IBM's AIX license. SCO said it revoked the AIX license on June 16. Novell maintained the right to issue such instructions to SCO under the terms of the Unix sale, the suit said."
So it seems like SCO is all of a sudden in a lot of sh*t, now that IBM, Red Hat, SuSE and Novel are all turning their guns toward them.
How can a company continue unchecked, demanding money from a product they haven't yet established to be theirs! Its like saying that since my name is Max, I want $19.99 for each use of it! Pay up now Nissan!
...Nah, changed my mind :P
NO WAY will I ever give ANY money to the SCO scam!
Conspiracy? What the hell? I thought it was the kernel that is tainted, not Red Hat trying to undermine SCO???
They give me a reliable GNU/Linux destribution. I can't ask for much more!