Actually, that analogy is a little flawed. If it was like that you'd have mammoth-sized rats fleeing from a 10ft skiff. I think the popular "avoid it like the plague" is a little more appropiate here.
just created a Word document, blah.doc and put some text into it. I made sure I had a couple of undo points. I closed it and opened it back up, I couldn't undo SHIT. So where the hell am I being granted this mysterious "convenience?"
My guess is that they ar refering to the "track changes" feature. It basically highlights delted text, rather than actually deleting it. I believe it also uses different colors for every user who modified the document.
Personally, I find this feature more annoying than useful but I can see how people could take advantage of it when a lot of users will update the same doc
Moreover, the Webb is being designed for the infrared wavelengths that very distant galaxies would be emitting as they sped away in the expanding universe, not the visible wavelengths that Hubble sees so exquisitely.
Does that mean that if it goes down the Webb wont be able to provide us with images such as
the ones found at the hubblesite archive?
If this is the case, then I hope every effort is made to keep the Hubble up there as long as possible. Perhaps it would be better for astronomy if the Hubble and the Webb would complement each other instead of having one replace the other.
Just my 2 cts.
"Potential Punishment:
One may be found guilty of a felony, imprisoned up to 5 years, and fined up to $250,000. If a financial institution is involved, one may be imprisoned up to 30 years and fined up to $1,000,000. The punishment is per transaction. For example, if 8 letters are sent through the U.S. Mail and 10 packages are sent through FedEx, the potential punishment above is multiplied by 18."
so, by sending just a couple hundred letters and being found guilty theyd face up to 1,000 years in prison and fined 50,000,000 dollars... now THAT's and outcome i'd like to see
For users; Java applications are not so common that the average user will miss having a JVM preinstalled in the system. Flash, JavaScript, ShockWave and similar technologies have been pushing applets away from the web scene for some time now. For someone who wants/needs to run Java apps, downloading and installing the VM is a very straighforward process. If someone wants to make and distribute a mainstream java application, then they'll have to deal with the fact that the app will require a JVM and solve the issue (bundle it with the program or something)
For the Server market: At the moment java is mainly targeted at the server market. If someone is going to develop J2EE applications, the fact that Windows doesn't ship with a JVM is not going to stop them (Plus, Windows servers running J2EE applications is a very rare setup)
For Developers: If you are into Java development, the least of your worries would be getting a copy of the JVM, plus its always easier and more convenient to use you own Java installation than using the one that used to come with Windows (IMO).
Agree, Its Sun's job to promote Java. MS shouldn't be forced to ship it. Even with the legal history that imposed it on Microsoft; the Java in the browser issue is not that important now, and it wont be untill sun comes up with something to make java more useful in desktop/browser arena. I hope they do
Agree, the article IS indeed a bit sensational, and the senator might not be committing a serious offense. However, it is only reasonable to expect that someone who proposes such harsh (way-of-line, ridiculous,illegal) measures on copyright violatros were just as strict about complying with the law himself.
The fact that the senator allows himself to be so careless with his own site, makes him no more than a hypocrite.
As some have said here, its not about how useful cursive is. I think the teacher in the article puts it best:
"The letters you write to people are beautiful, and they'll cherish them forever. Have any of you ever received an e-mail that you cherished?"
A hand written letter carries the effor and thoughtfulness of the writer. As much effort and thought can go into an email or office document It will never have the personal touch and the appeal of a physical object.
If you wanted your wedding vows in written, just for the keeping, what would you have, a laser printout or a hand written letter from you fiance?
Sure its no big deal, kids wont be a failure in life if they cant type cursive, but they could certainly be missing some very nice things.
Interesting reading
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In case you haven't come across it yet...This article by Bruce Perens makes a good reading.
The title kind'a get you thinking... "The Fear War on Linux". It seems pretty clear that the only one who might benefit from this is Microsoft. Really fitting for their strategy of FUDing Linux out of existence. Is this just a convenient turn of events for the Redmond guys, or a truly Machiavellian charade orchestrated by them since day one?
Less coins but harder to figure out
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Summarizing, thats what we'd get. Fewer coins in change but a looooooooonger time for cashiers to figure out how to give it. If someone wants to improve the coining system #change_coins/transaction alone seems like poor criteria. You need to figure out a system that also makes it easy to perform day to day calculations. Maybe even theold british system would be nicer than 29ct coins.
Again, why is this funny? Perhaps Mexico hasn't been the cradle of many inventions, but many contributors and contributions (including nobel prize winners) to the arts have come from Mexico. Copyright law not only applies to technological innovation, but to artist creation as well. You cant overlook mexican artists.
This post and its Score:4 only proves the deep ignorance and bias that is regretfully so common still int the 21st century.
Btw, other mexican inventions: chewing gum, chocolate and the first color tv system
Ok, why was this moded up as Funny? Perhaps it is funny from an outsiders perspective; but for us Mexicans it is a dreadful reality. Many liberties that are taken for granted elsewhere are almost a privilege here.
The saddest part is that with the incompetence of our legislators this law has a good chance of passing.
I say software should have a license that we can read from the package. I mean, If I go and buy a piece of software that comes in its nice little box, Id sure like to read the rules to use it before I go to the cashier and pay. Whats the point of the license if I cant read it until I pay for the thing!.
Its not only important to be able to read and understand an EULA, but to be able to read it at an adequate time; besides, if the EULA fits on the back of the box could be a good parameter for readability.
If the us gvt tries to thwart new technology, that wont prevent other countries, or even underground groups within the us from developing it and use it for evil (in gb's words) means. So if you want to prevent being beaten by some new weapon, dont impair research, take the lead dmt!!!
If you seek peace, get ready for war
Julius Caesar
Where exactly does he mention what are the indications that the govt is trying to take controll over nanotechnology?
Sorry if im being naive or missing the obvious..
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so... what's your point?
Actually, that analogy is a little flawed. If it was like that you'd have mammoth-sized rats fleeing from a 10ft skiff. I think the popular "avoid it like the plague" is a little more appropiate here.
My guess is that they ar refering to the "track changes" feature. It basically highlights delted text, rather than actually deleting it. I believe it also uses different colors for every user who modified the document.
Personally, I find this feature more annoying than useful but I can see how people could take advantage of it when a lot of users will update the same doc
Moreover, the Webb is being designed for the infrared wavelengths that very distant galaxies would be emitting as they sped away in the expanding universe, not the visible wavelengths that Hubble sees so exquisitely.
Does that mean that if it goes down the Webb wont be able to provide us with images such as the ones found at the hubblesite archive?
If this is the case, then I hope every effort is made to keep the Hubble up there as long as possible. Perhaps it would be better for astronomy if the Hubble and the Webb would complement each other instead of having one replace the other.
Just my 2 cts.
"Potential Punishment: One may be found guilty of a felony, imprisoned up to 5 years, and fined up to $250,000. If a financial institution is involved, one may be imprisoned up to 30 years and fined up to $1,000,000. The punishment is per transaction. For example, if 8 letters are sent through the U.S. Mail and 10 packages are sent through FedEx, the potential punishment above is multiplied by 18."
so, by sending just a couple hundred letters and being found guilty theyd face up to 1,000 years in prison and fined 50,000,000 dollars... now THAT's and outcome i'd like to see
MS may buy it out and then we could have a REAL problem on our hands... shiver....
For users; Java applications are not so common that the average user will miss having a JVM preinstalled in the system. Flash, JavaScript, ShockWave and similar technologies have been pushing applets away from the web scene for some time now. For someone who wants/needs to run Java apps, downloading and installing the VM is a very straighforward process. If someone wants to make and distribute a mainstream java application, then they'll have to deal with the fact that the app will require a JVM and solve the issue (bundle it with the program or something)
For the Server market: At the moment java is mainly targeted at the server market. If someone is going to develop J2EE applications, the fact that Windows doesn't ship with a JVM is not going to stop them (Plus, Windows servers running J2EE applications is a very rare setup)
For Developers: If you are into Java development, the least of your worries would be getting a copy of the JVM, plus its always easier and more convenient to use you own Java installation than using the one that used to come with Windows (IMO).
Agree, Its Sun's job to promote Java. MS shouldn't be forced to ship it. Even with the legal history that imposed it on Microsoft; the Java in the browser issue is not that important now, and it wont be untill sun comes up with something to make java more useful in desktop/browser arena. I hope they do
The fact that the senator allows himself to be so careless with his own site, makes him no more than a hypocrite.
Who is BAE Systems?
"The letters you write to people are beautiful, and they'll cherish them forever. Have any of you ever received an e-mail that you cherished?"
A hand written letter carries the effor and thoughtfulness of the writer. As much effort and thought can go into an email or office document It will never have the personal touch and the appeal of a physical object.
If you wanted your wedding vows in written, just for the keeping, what would you have, a laser printout or a hand written letter from you fiance?
Sure its no big deal, kids wont be a failure in life if they cant type cursive, but they could certainly be missing some very nice things.
The title kind'a get you thinking... "The Fear War on Linux". It seems pretty clear that the only one who might benefit from this is Microsoft. Really fitting for their strategy of FUDing Linux out of existence. Is this just a convenient turn of events for the Redmond guys, or a truly Machiavellian charade orchestrated by them since day one?
Btw, could someone explain these clearly out-of-context quotes?
Summarizing, thats what we'd get. Fewer coins in change but a looooooooonger time for cashiers to figure out how to give it. If someone wants to improve the coining system #change_coins/transaction alone seems like poor criteria. You need to figure out a system that also makes it easy to perform day to day calculations. Maybe even theold british system would be nicer than 29ct coins.
This post and its Score:4 only proves the deep ignorance and bias that is regretfully so common still int the 21st century.
Btw, other mexican inventions: chewing gum, chocolate and the first color tv system
The saddest part is that with the incompetence of our legislators this law has a good chance of passing.
I say software should have a license that we can read from the package. I mean, If I go and buy a piece of software that comes in its nice little box, Id sure like to read the rules to use it before I go to the cashier and pay. Whats the point of the license if I cant read it until I pay for the thing!.
Its not only important to be able to read and understand an EULA, but to be able to read it at an adequate time; besides, if the EULA fits on the back of the box could be a good parameter for readability.
This is a great example of the astonishing beauty in science!
when nothing brainy to say, say something nice
If the us gvt tries to thwart new technology, that wont prevent other countries, or even underground groups within the us from developing it and use it for evil (in gb's words) means. So if you want to prevent being beaten by some new weapon, dont impair research, take the lead dmt!!! If you seek peace, get ready for war Julius Caesar
Where exactly does he mention what are the indications that the govt is trying to take controll over nanotechnology? Sorry if im being naive or missing the obvious..