No no no no...it's not that...it's that the right people (Read: PHBs, execs, PIPs (People In Power)) don't know what happens when one creates a universal gate.
Besides, all those scientists (from Japan) don't believe anything they see in a video game...especially one they didn't make.
(Note: The above is intended as humor. Don't flame me.)
Dang...that brings back the memories of reading the book, and then playing the game (Which follows the book, with a few discrepencies due to game limits at the time)
I thought back then: "Wow...if something like that ever got out....we'd all be f***ed."
Good book for making people parinoid, ever since reading all of his books, I've started looking at locations differently.
If you'd bothered to read the posts made by Valve (somewheres on planethalflife.com) you'd find out that they were *hacked.* Trojans, keyboard loggers, and several other malicious programs were found.
So you're saying it's their fault someone broke the law stealing their stuff?
Or perhaps the telephone service providers need to be held responsible for witholding key information (the name & number of party calling) in a federal investigation. Perhaps this is how they can be stopped from blocking their #'s, and getting away with it.
On another note...
Perhaps someone needs to make a phone that has a special button on it:
"DNC Violation"
Which, when pressed, would *automatically* trace the call, copy the number locally (flash card in phone perhaps?) and/or immediately send the signal out (once call completed) to a system set up to recieve such information. Also, make a law forbidding any attempt by *anyone* (telco, caller, etc) from interfering with such devices operation.
So should we, as a community, make a hostile takeover of SCO stock? Pay bottom dollar, but take as much as possible (just enough to have 51%, or whatever's written in their agreements needed to force it our way) Shut down the company, and/or give their IP to the public, under GPL or some other license?
I know this would be a *massive* undertaking, but it's possible...
somebody tell me if I'm full of s*** or if this *truely* is viable.
just went to a seminar on 'why Novell is into Linux,' actually, here in the Twin Cities. They gave the TCLUG (www.mn-linux.org) 15 seats. Nice presentation. They have or will have most of their Netware services (iFolder, etc) running under Linux.
downtime. Seems they restart (or at least disconnect) the server between 11pm and about 3 or 4 AM (central standard time) can never send/get mail when I pull an alnighter.
I also use my own hosting package, which uses the Horde webmail interface, for my *own* domain.
Between both, I've got plenty of space and capabilities.
1) Who should? By this I mean who would be in the best position to do this. End users, server administrators, consultants, etc?
2) Damages sought? What should the aforementioned persons go after? $500, $699, $10,000, or what? How low can we go (while still being enough to sting) but being low enough that we stand a chance (not having it thrown out because it's an outragous amount)
3) Which court? What type of trial? Civil, or criminal? IANAL, and I'm not sure...I think it could go both ways. Should we do all of this in small-claims court? Then, they don't get any lawyers. Also, if they don't show up, they basically lose. Should we get 10,000 $400 small-claims lawsuits going?
4) Who's leading? We need someone to lead the effort. If someone can (preferably a lawyer, so we know what we're up against) answer the above questions, and a few others that will probably be thought of, I'd be willing to help out, like with hosting a site or something.
Put yourself in the position of the RIAA/MPAA, in their current predicament. (Besides the point that you wouldn't get into that position)
What would you do? Let it continue? If you don't like the laws, or the industry, then start making your own. That's the big problem with/.. People always say 'oh, if I were in control, I'd do things xxxxx way.' Well, fine. Then don't just bitch. Go out and fucking DO IT.
Just because you don't agree, doesn't mean he's a troll. He's just showing the truth side of everything, explaining the point of why they are doing what they are doing. I personally don't agree with them either, but they *DO* have the right to protect that which is *theirs* under the current law.
I agree with their end goal, to protect that which is theirs (notwithstanding want of DRM) even though I do not agree with their means. I think you guys should give everyone a chance, except for the obvious trolls. This is definitely not one of them.
Ummmm....wasn't Linux itself designed to run on something along the lines of a 386 with 8 (forgive me if I'm wrong here) megs of RAM, and on a tiny HD. (haven't they gotten a stripped kernel down under 500k for some of those portable units, etc?)
Why not set up an LTSP-type system if you want massive capabilities? (I know LTSP can run on 486's with RAM and nice vid card) But you don't need graphics- just text. So just use the 16MB to load the stuff off of another system (say, a server or whatever) that is also where the log files are written to. That, or mod it to add the flash chip out of one of those Thumbdrives (They're up to 1GB, last I checked- ran somethin like $300-400 US)
Somebody take this idea and run with it. Let's use it for anything that's low end like this.
This is really interesting- I know I'll be buying one within a year or two, to go along with my wonderful new LCD screens and system. Linux-compatible from the ground up. Got RH 9 on it right now (Mandrake choked on it last time for some odd reason- never did figure that out)
Now...just to find a cheap big lcd screen......and mucho more HD space...no, not for pr0n, but for timeshifting the shows...let's see you beat that, RIAA. *Wonders if a lawsuit could ensue for people trying to timeshift, but not being able to...hmmmm....*
On a side note, out of 14 posts (when I first viewed page) only 1 was actually relevant. The sad status of/. *Sigh*.
"McBride proudly dumped two phone-book-sized binders of press clippings on the stage during his SCO Forum keynote on Monday as proof that his company had become more relevant in the high technology industry. SCO has issued 46 press releases since filing suit against IBM on March 7. Last year it issued only 29 press releases between March and August."
Woah...so just because I tell the public a bunch of stuff means that I'm an important company? Hmmm....
Here's a list of all the attorney generals' web sites. Go complain to your local AG. If we get enough states complaining, then maybe something will be done about it. (Ala MS, but without the 'slap on the wrist') This is tried-and true extortion, people.
On how to make one that would be able to be 'certified' to be a good anti-virus virus. (or worm, or whatever)
Basically, it phones home to a central server (can't add code to itself- would be able to crack and create quick copy without any problem) with a 'key' created by parts of the hardware. Then, home server sends back other 'key' that is stored in windows (or whatever OS) in a certain spot- error log, creates program, etc with that 'key' and a link to the central server's web site that you can enter your 'key' into and verify that you have a valid 'certified' virus. Ala XP.
Maybe even make this a program...wait...doesn't that sound like...*gasp* antivirus software now?
Back on topic, but this would be a way to do it. Except:
1) You would need massive hosting space (or dedicated 'net access) to do this.
2) Server (and likely you) residing in a country that isn't touched by the DMCA.
Unless...
You had it as part of Windows that could automatically update the machines(s). But, now you're talking about Windows Update (once again an already born product)
But, either one of these could sell. Idea under #2 could work, especially for those not running XP (where autoupdate is a feature) such as 98, etc where mass installs would be good (and for those without a local IT guy who can remotely update a whole set, or without an IT guy at all...ala phone call to tech support which cost megabucks per call/visit/comp/whatever)
Just my $0.02**
**-varies, depending on inflation and local currency exchange rates.
Boeing 777 would be true...my father lead the development team for the nav box, with the box itself being triple-redundant. 4 processors, all hard-locked (patented) to the same clock speed, even, to compensate for minor differences in speed, etc, causing slightly different results.
Wrong. My father actually lead the design team for the navigation box. He was one of three seperate COMPANIES doing this. (Box has 4 CPUs in it...all running at *exactly* the same time, regardless of difference in clock speed)
Besides, I'd love to see three sets of hardware (all totally different) run the *same* software. Without any modification.
On another note, my friend and I (both fresh out of HS) have been doing side-work for neighbors, friends and local businesses (actually, most of my friends are) and we've realized that Best Buy has slowly taken over the entire market for us, the only things we beat them on are:
-Onsite service -Upfront with things (If we don't know about it, we tell them, and direct them or get the answer for them) -Lower costs -Explanation. (Puting in simple terms what's wrong, making anologies, and explaining what we're going to do to fix it) -Training. We often train the user (if it's a simple fix, like a setting or running a 'click next' style recovery/repair program) to do it, so we don't have to come back.
Here's some other things I've learned:
Explaining things makes them feel good, because they learned something, and now feel more independent, and thus more likely to call you back (because you made them both be and feel valuable). Because you not only fixed it for them, but you showed them how to. So they don't have to call you back every time it happens again.
I for one have volunteered in my high school's tech dept for 3 years (now maybe will have part-time job there as a result) and I learned so much about being a help-desk person. But we weren't Level 1. We were Level. Period. The only things we really *could* send up the chain-of-command were email problems (District-wide server) or problems with District-connected equp (routers, etc)
I'm now going to be starting up my own business, doing just about anything to do with computers, and I'll do it for fairly cheap, because I *KNOW* there's the users out there.
I've got 3...one still in original wrapping with Target's $299.99 price tag. (clearance sticker, too) My dad picked it up as a 'spare' when they were going out of production. C64 and Vic20 were my first computers. Got my uncle's old Amiga, now, too. Lotsa software. Fun times.
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No no no no...it's not that...it's that the right people (Read: PHBs, execs, PIPs (People In Power)) don't know what happens when one creates a universal gate.
Besides, all those scientists (from Japan) don't believe anything they see in a video game...especially one they didn't make.
(Note: The above is intended as humor. Don't flame me.)
Dang...that brings back the memories of reading the book, and then playing the game (Which follows the book, with a few discrepencies due to game limits at the time)
I thought back then: "Wow...if something like that ever got out....we'd all be f***ed."
Good book for making people parinoid, ever since reading all of his books, I've started looking at locations differently.
If you'd bothered to read the posts made by Valve (somewheres on planethalflife.com) you'd find out that they were *hacked.* Trojans, keyboard loggers, and several other malicious programs were found.
So you're saying it's their fault someone broke the law stealing their stuff?
No...now with XP, when you activate, it sends data (especially if you register your copy)
/. some guy from Windows Update (or claiming so) said that since 98 they look at all programs you've got installed.
I remember reading somewhere on
*Puts on shiny, badly used tinfoil hat*
I remember back at my HS when me and the other tech could remove gator by hand in under 2 minutes...before I found out about Adaware.
Well, then, for those wanting to download the entire tree...there you go...
http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/ftp.php3#586
Run the next set of software (9.2 in this case) and when it asks if you want to do a fresh install or an upgrade, choose an upgrade.
Or perhaps the telephone service providers need to be held responsible for witholding key information (the name & number of party calling) in a federal investigation. Perhaps this is how they can be stopped from blocking their #'s, and getting away with it.
On another note...
Perhaps someone needs to make a phone that has a special button on it:
"DNC Violation"
Which, when pressed, would *automatically* trace the call, copy the number locally (flash card in phone perhaps?) and/or immediately send the signal out (once call completed) to a system set up to recieve such information. Also, make a law forbidding any attempt by *anyone* (telco, caller, etc) from interfering with such devices operation.
So should we, as a community, make a hostile takeover of SCO stock? Pay bottom dollar, but take as much as possible (just enough to have 51%, or whatever's written in their agreements needed to force it our way) Shut down the company, and/or give their IP to the public, under GPL or some other license?
I know this would be a *massive* undertaking, but it's possible...
somebody tell me if I'm full of s*** or if this *truely* is viable.
Novell's got two products:
Zenworks (for Windows)
RedCarpet (for Linux)
just went to a seminar on 'why Novell is into Linux,' actually, here in the Twin Cities. They gave the TCLUG (www.mn-linux.org) 15 seats. Nice presentation. They have or will have most of their Netware services (iFolder, etc) running under Linux.
I also use Myrealbox...only gripe is:
downtime. Seems they restart (or at least disconnect) the server between 11pm and about 3 or 4 AM (central standard time) can never send/get mail when I pull an alnighter.
I also use my own hosting package, which uses the Horde webmail interface, for my *own* domain.
Between both, I've got plenty of space and capabilities.
How about something that runs on my Linksys 54G Wireless Router? *Thinks of article showing how to install software on it*
Good idea, but I have a few questions.
1) Who should? By this I mean who would be in the best position to do this. End users, server administrators, consultants, etc?
2) Damages sought? What should the aforementioned persons go after? $500, $699, $10,000, or what? How low can we go (while still being enough to sting) but being low enough that we stand a chance (not having it thrown out because it's an outragous amount)
3) Which court? What type of trial? Civil, or criminal? IANAL, and I'm not sure...I think it could go both ways. Should we do all of this in small-claims court? Then, they don't get any lawyers. Also, if they don't show up, they basically lose. Should we get 10,000 $400 small-claims lawsuits going?
4) Who's leading? We need someone to lead the effort. If someone can (preferably a lawyer, so we know what we're up against) answer the above questions, and a few others that will probably be thought of, I'd be willing to help out, like with hosting a site or something.
Let's do it!
He's just speaking the fscking truth...jeez...
Put yourself in the position of the RIAA/MPAA, in their current predicament. (Besides the point that you wouldn't get into that position)
What would you do? Let it continue? If you don't like the laws, or the industry, then start making your own. That's the big problem with
Just because you don't agree, doesn't mean he's a troll. He's just showing the truth side of everything, explaining the point of why they are doing what they are doing. I personally don't agree with them either, but they *DO* have the right to protect that which is *theirs* under the current law.
I agree with their end goal, to protect that which is theirs (notwithstanding want of DRM) even though I do not agree with their means. I think you guys should give everyone a chance, except for the obvious trolls. This is definitely not one of them.
Ummmm....wasn't Linux itself designed to run on something along the lines of a 386 with 8 (forgive me if I'm wrong here) megs of RAM, and on a tiny HD. (haven't they gotten a stripped kernel down under 500k for some of those portable units, etc?)
Why not set up an LTSP-type system if you want massive capabilities? (I know LTSP can run on 486's with RAM and nice vid card) But you don't need graphics- just text. So just use the 16MB to load the stuff off of another system (say, a server or whatever) that is also where the log files are written to. That, or mod it to add the flash chip out of one of those Thumbdrives (They're up to 1GB, last I checked- ran somethin like $300-400 US)
Somebody take this idea and run with it. Let's use it for anything that's low end like this.
This is really interesting- I know I'll be buying one within a year or two, to go along with my wonderful new LCD screens and system. Linux-compatible from the ground up. Got RH 9 on it right now (Mandrake choked on it last time for some odd reason- never did figure that out)
...and mucho more HD space...no, not for pr0n, but for timeshifting the shows...let's see you beat that, RIAA. *Wonders if a lawsuit could ensue for people trying to timeshift, but not being able to...hmmmm....*
/. *Sigh*.
Now...just to find a cheap big lcd screen...
On a side note, out of 14 posts (when I first viewed page) only 1 was actually relevant. The sad status of
Woah...so just because I tell the public a bunch of stuff means that I'm an important company? Hmmm....
1) Create crappy product
2) Attempt to sell crappy product
3) Fail miserably at #2
4) Tell world a bunch of BS
5) ??????
6) Profit!!!
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/ags/all.cfm
On how to make one that would be able to be 'certified' to be a good anti-virus virus. (or worm, or whatever)
Basically, it phones home to a central server (can't add code to itself- would be able to crack and create quick copy without any problem) with a 'key' created by parts of the hardware. Then, home server sends back other 'key' that is stored in windows (or whatever OS) in a certain spot- error log, creates program, etc with that 'key' and a link to the central server's web site that you can enter your 'key' into and verify that you have a valid 'certified' virus. Ala XP.
Maybe even make this a program...wait...doesn't that sound like...*gasp* antivirus software now?
Back on topic, but this would be a way to do it. Except:
1) You would need massive hosting space (or dedicated 'net access) to do this.
2) Server (and likely you) residing in a country that isn't touched by the DMCA.
Unless...
You had it as part of Windows that could automatically update the machines(s). But, now you're talking about Windows Update (once again an already born product)
But, either one of these could sell. Idea under #2 could work, especially for those not running XP (where autoupdate is a feature) such as 98, etc where mass installs would be good (and for those without a local IT guy who can remotely update a whole set, or without an IT guy at all...ala phone call to tech support which cost megabucks per call/visit/comp/whatever)
Just my $0.02**
**-varies, depending on inflation and local currency exchange rates.
Boeing 777 would be true...my father lead the development team for the nav box, with the box itself being triple-redundant. 4 processors, all hard-locked (patented) to the same clock speed, even, to compensate for minor differences in speed, etc, causing slightly different results.
Wrong. My father actually lead the design team for the navigation box. He was one of three seperate COMPANIES doing this. (Box has 4 CPUs in it...all running at *exactly* the same time, regardless of difference in clock speed)
Besides, I'd love to see three sets of hardware (all totally different) run the *same* software. Without any modification.
*Thinks*
/.? - Yep.
Hmmm....
*Mental checklist*
Am I a Minnesota citizen? - Yep.
Am I at least 18 years old? - Yep.
Am I a member of
Okay, people, let's get the questions rolling! I think I'll pay my lovely congresscritter a visit!
Sadly, they were just bought out by Best Buy.
On another note, my friend and I (both fresh out of HS) have been doing side-work for neighbors, friends and local businesses (actually, most of my friends are) and we've realized that Best Buy has slowly taken over the entire market for us, the only things we beat them on are:
-Onsite service
-Upfront with things (If we don't know about it, we tell them, and direct them or get the answer for them)
-Lower costs
-Explanation. (Puting in simple terms what's wrong, making anologies, and explaining what we're going to do to fix it)
-Training. We often train the user (if it's a simple fix, like a setting or running a 'click next' style recovery/repair program) to do it, so we don't have to come back.
Here's some other things I've learned:
Explaining things makes them feel good, because they learned something, and now feel more independent, and thus more likely to call you back (because you made them both be and feel valuable). Because you not only fixed it for them, but you showed them how to. So they don't have to call you back every time it happens again.
I for one have volunteered in my high school's tech dept for 3 years (now maybe will have part-time job there as a result) and I learned so much about being a help-desk person. But we weren't Level 1. We were Level. Period. The only things we really *could* send up the chain-of-command were email problems (District-wide server) or problems with District-connected equp (routers, etc)
I'm now going to be starting up my own business, doing just about anything to do with computers, and I'll do it for fairly cheap, because I *KNOW* there's the users out there.
...Did anyone else notice, the image of a mouse they use is that of a Macintosh mouse?
I've got 3...one still in original wrapping with Target's $299.99 price tag. (clearance sticker, too) My dad picked it up as a 'spare' when they were going out of production. C64 and Vic20 were my first computers. Got my uncle's old Amiga, now, too. Lotsa software. Fun times.