But instead of having programmers in India write their code for $3/hour, Apple gets the open source community to write it for $0 per hour/day/week/month/year.
Only one problem: you can't tell them what to write. If they make something you can use, then that's great. Otherwise, it's no help. You also can't really sell a GPLed program or something based on a GPL application, as the comingling will force your code to be open. BSD is different, but the way OSS works, the OS layers are well suited to being packaged (like OSX), but the application layers work better (for a company) as closed source, or at least controlled source.
There is no reason to create an administrative backdoor for this purpose when there's a readily-accessible password reset feature built into the device.
Sure there is. The reset button will nuke the configuration, the logs, and whatever else state is there, thus confounding debugging by the tech support. A single password is stupid, though. What's needed is something that requires the router s/n, the router's idea of the date, and a passcode generator from cisco. Give the aforementioned info to cisco TS and they can generate a 1 or 2 hour passcode for your router. You could also add a switch to enable this feature on the router itself, but that may not be practical.
The only serious mechanism for social change is the death of the powerful. If death stopped being inevitable, then the rich and powerful would be the first ones to get that technology.
Looks like there'll be a booming assasination/security industry in about 50 years.
... because you bought the hardware outright but the software is licensed.
See, I never understood this - you think the software is licensed, but you never signed anything, and there's no way to terminate this 'license'. Seems like you just bought a copy of the software and the publisher is basically lying about it being licensed. Sure, I can't redistribute it (beyond the one copy I bought), but I did buy it outright.
Yes, and here's the idea: it's not their job to know. What your customers want, and largely what is promised to them in all those ads, is something as easy to use as, say, a VCR or microwave oven.
If that's what you want, go get an Xbox. Simple fact: computers are more complex than your VCR (which most people can't program) because they do more. If you want that power, then it's your job to learn how to use the computer. It's not nearly as hard as it once was.
I can't wait to see what my SSH client makes of being redirected to a web page.
It'll probably be like the WiFi network they had at a hotel I was in (Club Quarters in Manhattan if you are interested). Your first http connection went to a EULA page, after which you could do whatever you like. Before that, there was no other connectivity.
there is just one problem with this snotty "it's not our product that's crap, it's those idiot users" attitude that's plaguing the industry.
Have you seen some of the users out there? they don't know how to use their computer and they don't want to know. Mostly, they just like to bitch about something.
you're selling stuff to those idiots. Under the explicit promise that it'll be secure enough and easy to use.
We promised easy. Security was never part of the bargain.
With the fact of PROVEN support of many terrorist organizations, do you really believe that Al Qaeda is the only terrorist organization Saddam didn't have ties with? Are you really that ignorant?!
Don't be daft. saddam had declared Al Queda an enemy of the state in Iraq. He is perfectly happy to support the Palestinians in their regional struggle, but probably didn't want to support Al Queda because they are going after the US and the US would retaliate. Also consider that ObL would like nothing better than the current situation and you can see why there's no way that Saddam supported Al Queda.
Plus carring a gun is the best way of getting shot at.
And people with guns at home are more likely to be shot. Never mind that people with guns at home are also more likely to be in a bad neighborhood where they're likely to be shot, gun or no.
when put in charge of looking after a cash register stuffed with cash, try and stay alert on the task at hand and perhaps you won't get robbed so often.
I don't see why. when a guy walks in the door and pulls a gun, there's not much you can do (unless you manage to shoot him.
How about not lying to the American public to get our troops killed and encouraging even more people to support al-quaeda? You god damn liberals don't support the troops and you clearly don't give a rat's ass about national security.
I don't get it. The first part of you paragraph is a fairly clear attack on the current administration and its policies, but then you tack on a pointless barb about 'liberals', whatever they are.
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Deeper and deeper still??
Not what I wanat to hear from my dentist...
I'd rather have a house than a Ferrari; yet I would have a Mac rather than a PC.
I'd rather be able to buy a house for what a Ferrari costs. Around here, houses cost an Enzo at least.
Alzheimers is no laughing matter.
Alzheimers means meeting new people every day.
But instead of having programmers in India write their code for $3/hour, Apple gets the open source community to write it for $0 per hour/day/week/month/year.
Only one problem: you can't tell them what to write. If they make something you can use, then that's great. Otherwise, it's no help. You also can't really sell a GPLed program or something based on a GPL application, as the comingling will force your code to be open. BSD is different, but the way OSS works, the OS layers are well suited to being packaged (like OSX), but the application layers work better (for a company) as closed source, or at least controlled source.
What sane company would "innovate" their way out of the products that actually make them the most money.
The same company that will still be here 20 years from now. Don't think office will be the same cash cow in 2020.
At signing, paid the debt in full. No questions asked at all. We counted the money, I left with the car.
That's unusual - most dealers would refuse to take so much cash, as it's a common way to launder drug money.
But like with cheques and credit cards, someone can refuse to accept that method of payment.
For instance, try buying a Corvette with 4 or 5 bundles of $100s
There is no reason to create an administrative backdoor for this purpose when there's a readily-accessible password reset feature built into the device.
Sure there is. The reset button will nuke the configuration, the logs, and whatever else state is there, thus confounding debugging by the tech support. A single password is stupid, though. What's needed is something that requires the router s/n, the router's idea of the date, and a passcode generator from cisco. Give the aforementioned info to cisco TS and they can generate a 1 or 2 hour passcode for your router. You could also add a switch to enable this feature on the router itself, but that may not be practical.
With the other games, especially EQ, the company claims you have no right to sell your virtual creations.
I've always interpreted that as a disclaimer of liability. Pretty hard to sue over the loss of something that you can't legally sell.
The only serious mechanism for social change is the death of the powerful. If death stopped being inevitable, then the rich and powerful would be the first ones to get that technology.
Looks like there'll be a booming assasination/security industry in about 50 years.
Oh well, if aging turns out to be curable, maybe stupidity will too. ;)
That one's easy - give them power tools.
If you're buying, I'll take one.
Hey, I'm just saying...
(owns an MR2 spyder)
Look around in the parking lots and invariably you will fine multiple instances of identical looking cars immediately beside each other.
That's why you buy a really unique car, like a Lotus Elise with a Tiger-stripe paintjob.
See, I never understood this - you think the software is licensed, but you never signed anything, and there's no way to terminate this 'license'. Seems like you just bought a copy of the software and the publisher is basically lying about it being licensed. Sure, I can't redistribute it (beyond the one copy I bought), but I did buy it outright.
This reminds me of the Unix car jokes - if anything goes wrong, it pops up a ?
most console games are not "owned" but licensed, or some such crap. :)
That's funny, I own all my games.
Yes, and here's the idea: it's not their job to know. What your customers want, and largely what is promised to them in all those ads, is something as easy to use as, say, a VCR or microwave oven.
If that's what you want, go get an Xbox. Simple fact: computers are more complex than your VCR (which most people can't program) because they do more. If you want that power, then it's your job to learn how to use the computer. It's not nearly as hard as it once was.
Funny how gun owners or accident prone drivers don't get to use the same defense.
Well, there is a difference between a file full of CC#s and a dead guy.
I can't wait to see what my SSH client makes of being redirected to a web page.
It'll probably be like the WiFi network they had at a hotel I was in (Club Quarters in Manhattan if you are interested). Your first http connection went to a EULA page, after which you could do whatever you like. Before that, there was no other connectivity.
there is just one problem with this snotty "it's not our product that's crap, it's those idiot users" attitude that's plaguing the industry.
Have you seen some of the users out there? they don't know how to use their computer and they don't want to know. Mostly, they just like to bitch about something.
you're selling stuff to those idiots. Under the explicit promise that it'll be secure enough and easy to use.
We promised easy. Security was never part of the bargain.
So Saddam didn't want to go after the US? Is that why he attempted to assassinate a former president?
He tried that ONCE during the first Gulf War. We responded by blowing up his intelligence HQ. There were no further attempts.
With the fact of PROVEN support of many terrorist organizations, do you really believe that Al Qaeda is the only terrorist organization Saddam didn't have ties with? Are you really that ignorant?!
Don't be daft. saddam had declared Al Queda an enemy of the state in Iraq. He is perfectly happy to support the Palestinians in their regional struggle, but probably didn't want to support Al Queda because they are going after the US and the US would retaliate. Also consider that ObL would like nothing better than the current situation and you can see why there's no way that Saddam supported Al Queda.
Plus carring a gun is the best way of getting shot at.
And people with guns at home are more likely to be shot. Never mind that people with guns at home are also more likely to be in a bad neighborhood where they're likely to be shot, gun or no.
when put in charge of looking after a cash register stuffed with cash, try and stay alert on the task at hand and perhaps you won't get robbed so often.
I don't see why. when a guy walks in the door and pulls a gun, there's not much you can do (unless you manage to shoot him.
How about not lying to the American public to get our troops killed and encouraging even more people to support al-quaeda? You god damn liberals don't support the troops and you clearly don't give a rat's ass about national security.
I don't get it. The first part of you paragraph is a fairly clear attack on the current administration and its policies, but then you tack on a pointless barb about 'liberals', whatever they are.