If you're running MozillaFirebird, there's an extension that allows you to spoof your user agent using a custom string (there are other popular options available as well). My choice?
This is merely speculation, but the drive to Debian might have been led by Bruce Perens (Bruce used to be the Project Leader for Debian GNU/Linux) when he was an exec at HP. Now that he's left, it might explain why the association has disappeared.
Is it surprising that there is a decline in games requiring peripherals other than a mouse and keyboard when Microsoft themselves seem to produce the majority of their games to be controlled by, erm, mouse and keyboard?
If someone requires a replacement for Exchange, then surely it is a necessity to clone the functionality of Exchange first?
You can push the merits of alternate software, and I for one will listen, but you can't, in business, drop an application like Exchange and switch to an differently-operating application and expect productivity to remain the same!
Progess, something which OSS is not a stranger to, takes time. I'd love all the machines at my place of work to use an open source desktop, but a straight switch is out of the question.
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I meant that requiring individuals to pay for the increased cost necessary to ensure eliminating "pointless" patents might harm the spirit of invention. I'm well aware that one must already pay for the patent process.
What is wrong with investigating a patent fully? If it isn't the job of the patent office, then under whose jurisdiction does it fall?
You note that a patent can be challenged in court, and the fact that this process exists is a good thing, however, you also point out that this would "be very hard for small fish to do against [...] big powerhouse corporations", which flies against the spirit of fairness! Since the legal process is so obviously flawed in civil cases of this nature, the responsibility must pass to the institution that grants these patents in the first place, i.e. the USPTO. You correctly point out that it is not the fault of the patenting process, but that of the legal system. Should one just accept that though? Should the patent system be modified to address this shortcoming?
Naturally, it would be unfair for the US tax-payer to front the charges for the profits of private enterprise, so what should be done? Forcing a charge on a per-patent basis would only harm the spirit of invention for individuals, which would be an awful tragedy.
I get frustrated when witnessing large businesses patent "obvious" and otherwise-harmful ideas whilst those inventors with true commercial and innovative spirit are exploited for the simple reason that they lack the power to defend themselves.
Time to dismount for the high-horse, me thinks. Sorry..:)
It is because they think they are getting something for cheaper.
Erm.. if someone pays $0.01 less for a product, they are getting it cheaper. The fact is that the attraction to something which is psychologically priced is that is seems cheaper to a disproportionate degree.
Microsoft Internet Explorer, which is used by a significant proportion of the Slashdot readership, does not support transparency in PNG images.
From Slashdot's point of view, it makes little sense to switch when the current solution works adequately .
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Have you tried Blackdown? I had a few problems getting the "regular" (whatever that means!) version of java working, but the problems went away with the Blackdown version...
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The correct term for "pseudo-grassroots" is "astroturf". :) Sorry to pick you up, but it's one of my favourite political terms. :P
And it better be free! (as in "beer")
If you're running MozillaFirebird, there's an extension that allows you to spoof your user agent using a custom string (there are other popular options available as well). My choice?
"I Telnet To Port 80" :)
FYI: When I received the story, the manufacturer was stipulated as Rolls Royce from the UK.
Do you have the address? I have a friend that would like to visit..
This is merely speculation, but the drive to Debian might have been led by Bruce Perens (Bruce used to be the Project Leader for Debian GNU/Linux) when he was an exec at HP. Now that he's left, it might explain why the association has disappeared.
Sounds more like a sex industry convention. But then perhaps Star Trek has changed -- I haven't really watched any of the new series...
Is it surprising that there is a decline in games requiring peripherals other than a mouse and keyboard when Microsoft themselves seem to produce the majority of their games to be controlled by, erm, mouse and keyboard?
Actually, Mozilla already contains support for pre-caching, although it's known as prefetching.
Why copy?
If someone requires a replacement for Exchange, then surely it is a necessity to clone the functionality of Exchange first?
You can push the merits of alternate software, and I for one will listen, but you can't, in business, drop an application like Exchange and switch to an differently-operating application and expect productivity to remain the same!
Progess, something which OSS is not a stranger to, takes time. I'd love all the machines at my place of work to use an open source desktop, but a straight switch is out of the question.
"Now only for the Gin, Tonic and Slice of Lemon", say Scientists...
Especially because a pint is 568 millilitres... If went around school bumming change for 10 pints, I think I might be told where to go.
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I meant that requiring individuals to pay for the increased cost necessary to ensure eliminating "pointless" patents might harm the spirit of invention. I'm well aware that one must already pay for the patent process.
What is wrong with investigating a patent fully? If it isn't the job of the patent office, then under whose jurisdiction does it fall?
You note that a patent can be challenged in court, and the fact that this process exists is a good thing, however, you also point out that this would "be very hard for small fish to do against [...] big powerhouse corporations", which flies against the spirit of fairness! Since the legal process is so obviously flawed in civil cases of this nature, the responsibility must pass to the institution that grants these patents in the first place, i.e. the USPTO. You correctly point out that it is not the fault of the patenting process, but that of the legal system. Should one just accept that though? Should the patent system be modified to address this shortcoming?
Naturally, it would be unfair for the US tax-payer to front the charges for the profits of private enterprise, so what should be done? Forcing a charge on a per-patent basis would only harm the spirit of invention for individuals, which would be an awful tragedy.
I get frustrated when witnessing large businesses patent "obvious" and otherwise-harmful ideas whilst those inventors with true commercial and innovative spirit are exploited for the simple reason that they lack the power to defend themselves.
Time to dismount for the high-horse, me thinks. Sorry.. :)
Ooooooooh
Erm.. if someone pays $0.01 less for a product, they are getting it cheaper. The fact is that the attraction to something which is psychologically priced is that is seems cheaper to a disproportionate degree.
Not just that -- it'd be a right pain in the arse when your ISP migrates in the winter for a warmer climate!
The vast proportion of the population are against so...
WHAT THE FUCK! Lets introduce it anyway!
Microsoft Internet Explorer, which is used by a significant proportion of the Slashdot readership, does not support transparency in PNG images. From Slashdot's point of view, it makes little sense to switch when the current solution works adequately .
Have you tried Blackdown? I had a few problems getting the "regular" (whatever that means!) version of java working, but the problems went away with the Blackdown version...
In case it's password-protected, the password is "12345".
You think they have money to spare?
I can't wait to see the infamous Frodo-with-a-lawnmower scene in RotK...
Erm.... If Sun Microsystems is getting hit so hard, can you explain why they appear to be promoting it?
Shit.. has anyone patented the following: