At the school I'm working at, a heap of monitors' alignments have gone a bit out today, notably the pin-cushion. Nothing major, but I wonder if that's related, or just coincidence
As soon as GPL holders start suing SCOX for copyright infringement (based on SCOXs argument that it's invalid), SCOX can then say 'hah - the GPL's invalid nyah nyah'
Unfortunately, your theory is complete nonsense, as it goes against the holy scriptures. Everybody knows that Computers were created by the almight Bill Gates, and the Internet by Al Gore.
Everybody knows that Real Programmers(TM) write code and leave the comments for later. Linux is written by Real Programmers, hence has no comments, ergo SCO is lying.
That's what micrso~1's stance is. And it's working in Victoria, Australia, at least, where I teach. Almost all schools here run PC's with windows, simply because they're cheaper. Low end computer + free software. They don't really thing TCO or ease of use, it seems.
than does GNU/Linux/KDE.
Does the usability rating include the usability of having to backup your data, reinstall, restore data every few months? I think not
So SCO lets its customers use it's hypothetical IP as part of the linux kernel. As said in the story, this would then release this code under the GPL. But this does NOT mean they now give the source away to all and sundry - only to their customers (who can then release it to anyone they choose).
Of course this is all irrelevant as the source is out there and available regardless. Can't wait to see this play out in court.
Silly me, forgot I was dealing with pedantic geeks. Well I'll see your pedantry and raise you:
flat adj. flatÂter, flatÂtest
1. Having a horizontal surface without a slope, tilt, or curvature.
2. Having a smooth, even, level surface: a skirt sewed with fine flat seams.
3. Having a relatively broad surface in relation to thickness or depth: a flat board. See Synonyms at level.
4. Stretched out or lying at full length along the ground; prone.
5. Free of qualification; absolute: a flat refusal.
6. Fixed; unvarying: a flat rate.
7. Lacking interest or excitement; dull: a flat scenario.
8.
1. Lacking in flavor: a flat stew that needs salt.
2. Having lost effervescence or sparkle: flat beer.
There needn't be any confusion - the patent obviously applies to a boring, dull, flavourless cylindrical object.
General Motors is suing competing manufacturers of the so-called `horseless carriage' for infringing their patent 236635849, which specifies a way in which the `wheel' - a flat, cylindrical object - can be used for the motion and transportation of people and inanimate objects.
Open source projects don't die, they just get archived.
C'mon, just because the maintainer throws a hissy-fit don't mean it's dead - would you call the Linux kernel `dead' just because Linus decides to pack his bags and go live in Antarctica?
N2O (nitrous oxide) is used to make instant whipped cream - in a pressurised state it dissolves in fat, so when the pressure is released, it expands in the cream, causing it to go light and fluffy. I'm wondering if N2 might have a similar effect, making the icecream lighter and fluffier than it might normally be? Solubility of N2 in fat? It's non-polar so it should dissolve, no?
Unfortunately N2 don't have the same effect as N2O when inhaled |-)
Linux binaries are in ELF format. As I understand it, you'd only need the correct libraries and linking and loading utilities to run them on any other system using a compatible CPU. In much the same way the linux kernel doesn't need to be modified to run windows binaries - an application-level program called WINE does the trick.
Have a read of Schild's Ladder by Greg Egan for a similar scenario ten-thousand years in the future where a physics experiment based on a wrong assumption creates a slowly but consistently growing ball of `other stuff'
It might be the case that the black hole _slowly_ grows, giving the astrophysicists a chance to unite and save the world (I see some movie rights here - who'd a thunk it - scientific research being done purely for the movie rights and game plotline)
This, alas has no relation to the original april fools concept, and was created by school teachers in an effort to get at least half a day's schoolwork done.
I've used gpg + enigmail + mozilla successfully in debian/woody. I think I had to install enigmail as root, then configure as root or something like that. It ain't seamless, but after a few purge+reinstalls of mozilla I got them working.
Mozilla mail is nice, and I use it, but there are those one or two things that would make it that little bit nicer...
The main site in question is Melbourne Indymedia, an open publishing site. As part of the collective, I have first hand knowledge of the crap that's been flung around regarding this.
Firstly, the NSW police minister asked the federal government to censor the site (and two others; noWTO and s11 , neither of which host any violent content) under the existing Australian internet censorship legislation. However, the Australian Broadcast Authority did not find anything illegal with the sites, and did not censor them. So the government has decided this is not good enough and wants tougher legislation to block dissent.
As for melbourne indymedia, the main post in question was one which does suggest to people different ways of dealing with police at protests. Being open publishing, the comment is the persons own view. Whether or not one agrees with the comment, it is important to have a discussion about it, and that is exactly what happened; a heated discussion follows the original post.
People always flail their arms about `protest being OK as long as it is within the law.' But what if the law is unjust? Are people not entitled to defend themselves against a fascist police force?
What I find particularly ironic is that the Australian Labor Party, founded on the ideals of civil disobedience (unions et al) are now the ones who are trying to quell any dissent whatsoever.
Composting is a fine art. Too much water and there is no air in there, so and anaerobic microorganisms thrive. But they tend to smell. Too dry and nothing thrives. U need some water, but also plenty of air so the aerobic critters get going. For really good compost tho, water/air is only a small part of the equation; carbon content plays a big part too
Slashdot Mirror
certainly got a whole heap of heads inflamed and pointlessly venting. Same comes up every time with guns, no?
At the school I'm working at, a heap of monitors' alignments have gone a bit out today, notably the pin-cushion. Nothing major, but I wonder if that's related, or just coincidence
As soon as GPL holders start suing SCOX for copyright infringement (based on SCOXs argument that it's invalid), SCOX can then say 'hah - the GPL's invalid nyah nyah'
Kinda like the chicken-and-egg thing.
Unfortunately, your theory is complete nonsense, as it goes against the holy scriptures. Everybody knows that Computers were created by the almight Bill Gates, and the Internet by Al Gore.
Everybody knows that Real Programmers(TM) write code and leave the comments for later. Linux is written by Real Programmers, hence has no comments, ergo SCO is lying.
That's what micrso~1's stance is. And it's working in Victoria, Australia, at least, where I teach. Almost all schools here run PC's with windows, simply because they're cheaper. Low end computer + free software. They don't really thing TCO or ease of use, it seems.
than does GNU/Linux/KDE.
Does the usability rating include the usability of having to backup your data, reinstall, restore data every few months? I think not
There are variations on X? I wanna see them!
Watch out! the sun is about to rise!
So SCO lets its customers use it's hypothetical IP as part of the linux kernel. As said in the story, this would then release this code under the GPL. But this does NOT mean they now give the source away to all and sundry - only to their customers (who can then release it to anyone they choose).
Of course this is all irrelevant as the source is out there and available regardless. Can't wait to see this play out in court.
Silly me, forgot I was dealing with pedantic geeks.
Well I'll see your pedantry and raise you:
flat
adj. flatÂter, flatÂtest
1. Having a horizontal surface without a slope, tilt, or curvature.
2. Having a smooth, even, level surface: a skirt sewed with fine flat seams.
3. Having a relatively broad surface in relation to thickness or depth: a flat board. See Synonyms at level.
4. Stretched out or lying at full length along the ground; prone.
5. Free of qualification; absolute: a flat refusal.
6. Fixed; unvarying: a flat rate.
7. Lacking interest or excitement; dull: a flat scenario.
8.
1. Lacking in flavor: a flat stew that needs salt.
2. Having lost effervescence or sparkle: flat beer.
There needn't be any confusion - the patent obviously applies to a boring, dull, flavourless cylindrical object.
General Motors is suing competing manufacturers of the so-called `horseless carriage' for infringing their patent 236635849, which specifies a way in which the `wheel' - a flat, cylindrical object - can be used for the motion and transportation of people and inanimate objects.
Open source projects don't die, they just get archived.
C'mon, just because the maintainer throws a hissy-fit don't mean it's dead - would you call the Linux kernel `dead' just because Linus decides to pack his bags and go live in Antarctica?
His site is now well and truly slashdotted
It's a win-win situation: Artist gets 100%, Record company gets 100% (of your $0.00).
N2O (nitrous oxide) is used to make instant whipped cream - in a pressurised state it dissolves in fat, so when the pressure is released, it expands in the cream, causing it to go light and fluffy. I'm wondering if N2 might have a similar effect, making the icecream lighter and fluffier than it might normally be? Solubility of N2 in fat? It's non-polar so it should dissolve, no?
Unfortunately N2 don't have the same effect as N2O when inhaled |-)
Linux binaries are in ELF format. As I understand it, you'd only need the correct libraries and linking and loading utilities to run them on any other system using a compatible CPU. In much the same way the linux kernel doesn't need to be modified to run windows binaries - an application-level program called WINE does the trick.
Ever noticed on the install CD of Office, theres a file ACMESETUP.EXE or something to that effect; which is called by the normal SETUP.EXE ?
Have a read of Schild's Ladder by Greg Egan for a similar scenario ten-thousand years in the future where a physics experiment based on a wrong assumption creates a slowly but consistently growing ball of `other stuff'
It might be the case that the black hole _slowly_ grows, giving the astrophysicists a chance to unite and save the world (I see some movie rights here - who'd a thunk it - scientific research being done purely for the movie rights and game plotline)
Perhaps for the same reason some companies (e.g. Adobe, Apple) don't _really_ try to prevent piracy of their software?
This, alas has no relation to the original april fools concept, and was created by school teachers in an effort to get at least half a day's schoolwork done.
I've used gpg + enigmail + mozilla successfully in debian/woody. I think I had to install enigmail as root, then configure as root or something like that. It ain't seamless, but after a few purge+reinstalls of mozilla I got them working.
Mozilla mail is nice, and I use it, but there are those one or two things that would make it that little bit nicer...
Firstly, the NSW police minister asked the federal government to censor the site (and two others; noWTO and s11 , neither of which host any violent content) under the existing Australian internet censorship legislation. However, the Australian Broadcast Authority did not find anything illegal with the sites, and did not censor them. So the government has decided this is not good enough and wants tougher legislation to block dissent.
As for melbourne indymedia, the main post in question was one which does suggest to people different ways of dealing with police at protests. Being open publishing, the comment is the persons own view. Whether or not one agrees with the comment, it is important to have a discussion about it, and that is exactly what happened; a heated discussion follows the original post.
People always flail their arms about `protest being OK as long as it is within the law.' But what if the law is unjust? Are people not entitled to defend themselves against a fascist police force?
What I find particularly ironic is that the Australian Labor Party, founded on the ideals of civil disobedience (unions et al) are now the ones who are trying to quell any dissent whatsoever.
Perhaps one of these is needed to ward off the ... effect? I suppose it would be damn easy to do; it just needs to be in the config by default.
Composting is a fine art. Too much water and there is no air in there, so and anaerobic microorganisms thrive. But they tend to smell. Too dry and nothing thrives. U need some water, but also plenty of air so the aerobic critters get going. For really good compost tho, water/air is only a small part of the equation; carbon content plays a big part too
... a beowulf cluster of these