Majority of the world doesn't actually care, since people are pretty clueless when it comes to computers - try to ask around and you'll be surprised how many people will answer that their OS is Microsoft.
Your argument may sound as a perfectly logical explanation as to why would be much easier to hack/crack any open sourced program than any closed one. However, even slightly deeper analisys (logical as well as technical) quickly proves it wrong, as AC did already, thanks.
I hope you are not offended by my original post, since it was not targeted at you personally -my posts never are. Hence, I will laugh at clueless moderation and move on to my next pro open source and anti Microsoft post. Isn't it what it's all about?
Contrary, I think it's because it works and works well. Good support is important, of course, but why would anybody go with the product that has good support and is defunct.
Technically, it is almost possible, with shared documents being the major issue, due to often heavy usage of VB code in spreadsheets and word documents, as well as access databases.
As an IT admin / Support manager however, I do not have a power of making decision. I can influence it but people who sign expenditure are still scared by years of FUD spreading marketing tactics. Progress on this end is happening but slowly.
Not so if this bill is passed as requested. They are asking for allowance to take any action they consider appropriate (I think DoS is on their mind) bypassing existing laws.
They want to be able to do this even without any evidence for their claims.
I see this bill passed before November. If US government can close their eyes over much more serious issues (ask Iraqi and Yugoslavian children about depleted uranium warheads), they won't even blink because of few computers being 'collateral damage'.
Australian or laws in any other western country are of no importance - money influence will always prevail.
You can see an example in his writing here, where he implicitly compares himself to black civil rights activists, pulling up his moral position by association.
I don't think you understood Richard Stallman, then. By chosing these examples, he was really trying to draw the line of appropriate behaviour under circumstances.
What you're saying would imply his wish to associate himself with the women demanding the vote, as well, since he has used that example in the same sentence.
Standing up for his believes on the subject of computer software for over 30 years, he has pulled his moral position to the heights most of us, ordinary, although geek people, would hardly ever have a chance of reaching. I am trying to do my bit.
Wrong. There are more stupid ways to spend even more than 40% and this government have mastered them all. If nothing changes after tomorrow's elections, H1B US visa looks pretty attractive.
Your sig is correct only for the hardware part. You can get great deal of some of the best software packages if you download a linux distro. Cost minimal (few CDs + your time + maybe bandwidth) - value amazing.
You, Geeks, are much more fun when bashing/flaming/trolling.
This reply is to the whole thread, since I just can't stand Slashdot in a murkey mood. There is no single thing in a world worse than sad, gloomy geeks.
Besides, guess what happens when new versions of MS software are out - all users get re-trained and that's not cheap. With Linux Desktop and clever setup you can easilly offset good chunk of training costs with paying less for support needed due to user stuffup_s, not to mention ridiculous MS Licensing costs and anti-virus protection.
You will also have happier users and sysadmins because systems will just run.
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. . .Beowulf cluster of those.
That's kinda good - it's speak would be pretty boring:
10
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Have you recovered yet or this post comes from a deep coma?
Majority of the world doesn't actually care, since people are pretty clueless when it comes to computers - try to ask around and you'll be surprised how many people will answer that their OS is Microsoft.
I hope you are not offended by my original post, since it was not targeted at you personally -my posts never are. Hence, I will laugh at clueless moderation and move on to my next pro open source and anti Microsoft post. Isn't it what it's all about?
Lost in space, indeed, without any hope of finding your way back.
Informative, my ass. Where did you see this?
One of each would do, thanks.
Then again, I somehow doubt you would be in that kind of mood either.
Frigid bitches?
Your example, therefore is not valid counter-argument.
I really hope you are just kidding.
If you're serious, then only two words can describe you - COMPLETE MORON.
When I go to sleep after a long day at work, I can't count sheep. IP addresses and ipchains don't let them even appear.
Contrary, I think it's because it works and works well. Good support is important, of course, but why would anybody go with the product that has good support and is defunct.
Doesn't make a lot of sense, does it?
Technically, it is almost possible, with shared documents being the major issue, due to often heavy usage of VB code in spreadsheets and word documents, as well as access databases.
As an IT admin / Support manager however, I do not have a power of making decision. I can influence it but people who sign expenditure are still scared by years of FUD spreading marketing tactics. Progress on this end is happening but slowly.
Patience is a mother of wisdom. We'll get there.
They want to be able to do this even without any evidence for their claims.
I see this bill passed before November. If US government can close their eyes over much more serious issues (ask Iraqi and Yugoslavian children about depleted uranium warheads), they won't even blink because of few computers being 'collateral damage'.
Australian or laws in any other western country are of no importance - money influence will always prevail.
I don't think you understood Richard Stallman, then. By chosing these examples, he was really trying to draw the line of appropriate behaviour under circumstances.
What you're saying would imply his wish to associate himself with the women demanding the vote, as well, since he has used that example in the same sentence.
Standing up for his believes on the subject of computer software for over 30 years, he has pulled his moral position to the heights most of us, ordinary, although geek people, would hardly ever have a chance of reaching. I am trying to do my bit.
Do you?
Wrong. There are more stupid ways to spend even more than 40% and this government have mastered them all. If nothing changes after tomorrow's elections, H1B US visa looks pretty attractive.
There was supposed to be one in Auckland, London Bar, cnr Queen&Wellesley St. Don't know what happened - couldn't get out of work. Next time, maybe...
Your sig is correct only for the hardware part. You can get great deal of some of the best software packages if you download a linux distro. Cost minimal (few CDs + your time + maybe bandwidth) - value amazing.
It's more interesting, anyway.
This reply is to the whole thread, since I just can't stand Slashdot in a murkey mood. There is no single thing in a world worse than sad, gloomy geeks.
However, parent attempt to be polite:
Pud at F---edcompany.com [fuckedcompany.com]
tells me that there is still hope!
Lighten up! The Good Thing (TM) is here to stay.
Anonymous Coward Style, of course.
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Besides, guess what happens when new versions of MS software are out - all users get re-trained and that's not cheap. With Linux Desktop and clever setup you can easilly offset good chunk of training costs with paying less for support needed due to user stuffup_s, not to mention ridiculous MS Licensing costs and anti-virus protection.
You will also have happier users and sysadmins because systems will just run.
Hell, with geek imagination, this could go for a week.
Can't we just wait until whatever is announced and then have a constructive discussion and 'On Topic' flame wars?