IIRC, Disney (at least DreamWorks and Pixar) were using lots of opensource software. Pixar's use of python for its complex rendering software comes to mind. This really isn't anything new for these companies. Hopefully though their increased profile will help more companies realize the emerging relevance of Linux as a platform for their tools.
> I got chills up and down, but then I read the article.
There's your problem. As anyone on/. knows, you should never *actually read* the articles. Next time, be sure to post before reading the articles or you will confuse all the veterans.
Unfortunately, no amount of whining will fix your problems with Apple. My guess is that their business partners required that locational stipulation so that the most stringent copyright law would be applicable to the music they leased (yes, leased) to the customer.
Basically, its a situation that you should be aware of and live with. Its not a great situation for those who plan on moving out of the US any time in the future, but for those who that is not an issue, the iTunes service still remains a fairly cheap and convenient service.
This brings back memories. The Chernobyl virus is what ended my dual-booting as well. Now Ive been running Slack for, what, 5-6 years now and have had no viruses. Funny how that works...
Bzzzzzt - the game is a mod. The test being released today is not. The demo is being released with all required media, but the final release will require RTCW installed.
I think you mean this makes it easier to be acquitted for murder. Its more important that the innocent be free than the guilty be caught. While I'm not for mandatory biometrics and this sort of big brother activity in government, doesn't anybody else see the great legal potential that a gun like this has for law-abiding citizens?
I dont think he is being held up as a martyr. Celebrity? Yes. Criminals often become celebrities. While noone condones his past actions I think everyone grew up with "Free Kevin" t-shirts, or saw the same stickers posted everywhere on college campuses. He's part of the hacker (real usage) zeitgeist.
As far as our fascination goes, this man knows firsthand about computer security and is knowledgeable all-around in computer topics. If Linus had happened to be convicted of software piracy, would that effect his technical qualifications or his "ooh-aah" factor?
but the general scenario of a fellow on the street corner with a sign in front of a business is legal expression
That would be like making your own website complaining about the company. 'Entering" their website and using their boards is more akin to walking into the store, taking their paper, using their markers, making a sign, and protesting inside the store.
" The PC gaming market is on the decline anyway. With the cost of a console at about the same price of an average 3d graphics card (£150 for a GeFrorce4 Ti4200, ~£160 for an XBox with 2 games), PC gaming is rapidly becoming uneconomical. With the gap between PC and console games visual tricks diminshing, PC gameing will soon go the way of the arcade. And the Dodo"
This is the same damn situation that has existed since the creation of the video game and computer. Consoles were always cheaper than the computer counterpart. And yet, both markets are expanding largely. The reason for this is that they are coming closer and closer together. Evidence of this: X-Box --- Intel PC with GeForce 3.5 in a box; PS2 --- runs Linux with a kit; Gamecube --- uses PowerPC and Radeon-based graphics. These consoles are more and more like trimmed-down and specialized computers. At the point when your prophecy comes to pass there will be _no_ difference between console/computer for the most part except for superficial differences like (does it use HDTV or digital monitor).
Additionally, even the game selection is going this route. Notice that a growing number of third-party developers are releasing their games for three or more platforms consecutively? Better development tools / portable api design are making this possible and there is little indication that this trend will ever stop since its in almost everybody's best interest.
Well. You surely are misinformed. OS/2 was a pretty decent operating system. It still lives on today on more than 70% of desktops as Windows NT/2000/XP/etc. And MCA? It was so much better than ISA that its ideas were re-implemented and modified by people who didn't want to pay licensing fees from IBM to use it. The result of the MCA stimulus: PCI. And everyone knows that these aforementioned technology have no redeeming qualities.
Hahah, that's a nautical term, and I'm using it interchangably with this article because the person's name is Ivan. That's just awesome.
Why are all of these Russians all of a sudden getting in trouble for cybercrime? Yes, this was a crime, but then there's that Dmitry guy, and there were at least a half of dozen others, I just didn't have the will power to remember anything about them.
In Soviet Russia, We convince West that Soviet Union is no more. Perhaps it is, they are just using a few "hackers" to try to get some knowledge, and then completely destroy us with computers (a la Splinter Cell).
The more and more I read about the PS3 the more it sounds like a supercomputer. From an architectural perspective, it seems the PS3 is designed like a small beowulf cluster, or at least with the ability to perform in a similar way. Very impressive specs too.
I guess the question is: when will Sony have the Linux kit for this bad boy:)
If you want to take the time to read the book and re-cast all the material contained therein into your own words and ideas and then have somebody else record your ideas, then you can distribute the results however the hell you want. Other than that, it does not fall under freedom of speech protection.
You're right. I am on 4 different IRC nets right now and should have caught myself while making that post. And the last thing I need now is a reputation as "windows newb" tarnishing my sterling reputation:)
Most of these books are probably already out on mIRC anyway. Not only that, but why go to mIRC and sit through hours of queues and porn solicitations when you can just get it from the library without any effort?
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And your average young stud fresh out of university will be able to accomplish these goals better than a seasoned veteran?
Bullshit.
IIRC, Disney (at least DreamWorks and Pixar) were using lots of opensource software. Pixar's use of python for its complex rendering software comes to mind. This really isn't anything new for these companies. Hopefully though their increased profile will help more companies realize the emerging relevance of Linux as a platform for their tools.
> I got chills up and down, but then I read the article.
/. knows, you should never *actually read* the articles. Next time, be sure to post before reading the articles or you will confuse all the veterans.
There's your problem. As anyone on
Damn... if only that Terrorism Future Market hadn't closed down... fucking congress.
Dear God, that isn't a Puni Puni reference in your sig is it???
Unfortunately, no amount of whining will fix your problems with Apple. My guess is that their business partners required that locational stipulation so that the most stringent copyright law would be applicable to the music they leased (yes, leased) to the customer.
Basically, its a situation that you should be aware of and live with. Its not a great situation for those who plan on moving out of the US any time in the future, but for those who that is not an issue, the iTunes service still remains a fairly cheap and convenient service.
This brings back memories. The Chernobyl virus is what ended my dual-booting as well. Now Ive been running Slack for, what, 5-6 years now and have had no viruses. Funny how that works...
Mr. Moderator... tear down this post!
If this is indeed a "race specific bioweapon" then it would appear that it has been targetted to take out Canadian.
...we must find out who is responsible and thank him thoroughly. Perhaps give him a medal or Nobel Prize or something.
Bzzzzzt - the game is a mod. The test being released today is not. The demo is being released with all required media, but the final release will require RTCW installed.
I think you mean this makes it easier to be acquitted for murder. Its more important that the innocent be free than the guilty be caught. While I'm not for mandatory biometrics and this sort of big brother activity in government, doesn't anybody else see the great legal potential that a gun like this has for law-abiding citizens?
You're right. Thing is, weeding out the novices relieves about 80% of your network strain due to P2P usage.
Now if only I could get 2.5 series to not b0rk when booting off my CMD649 ide controller...
I dont think he is being held up as a martyr. Celebrity? Yes. Criminals often become celebrities. While noone condones his past actions I think everyone grew up with "Free Kevin" t-shirts, or saw the same stickers posted everywhere on college campuses. He's part of the hacker (real usage) zeitgeist.
As far as our fascination goes, this man knows firsthand about computer security and is knowledgeable all-around in computer topics. If Linus had happened to be convicted of software piracy, would that effect his technical qualifications or his "ooh-aah" factor?
I concur wholeheartedly with this assesment. Gotta love thermodynamics midterms where 11/50 gets you a B+
I sure do wish I went to your school. Most people I know cant get above a B in any CS class at my school.
but the general scenario of a fellow on the street corner with a sign in front of a business is legal expression
That would be like making your own website complaining about the company. 'Entering" their website and using their boards is more akin to walking into the store, taking their paper, using their markers, making a sign, and protesting inside the store.
" The PC gaming market is on the decline anyway. With the cost of a console at about the same price of an average 3d graphics card (£150 for a GeFrorce4 Ti4200, ~£160 for an XBox with 2 games), PC gaming is rapidly becoming uneconomical. With the gap between PC and console games visual tricks diminshing, PC gameing will soon go the way of the arcade. And the Dodo"
This is the same damn situation that has existed since the creation of the video game and computer. Consoles were always cheaper than the computer counterpart. And yet, both markets are expanding largely. The reason for this is that they are coming closer and closer together. Evidence of this: X-Box --- Intel PC with GeForce 3.5 in a box; PS2 --- runs Linux with a kit; Gamecube --- uses PowerPC and Radeon-based graphics. These consoles are more and more like trimmed-down and specialized computers. At the point when your prophecy comes to pass there will be _no_ difference between console/computer for the most part except for superficial differences like (does it use HDTV or digital monitor).
Additionally, even the game selection is going this route. Notice that a growing number of third-party developers are releasing their games for three or more platforms consecutively? Better development tools / portable api design are making this possible and there is little indication that this trend will ever stop since its in almost everybody's best interest.
Well. You surely are misinformed. OS/2 was a pretty decent operating system. It still lives on today on more than 70% of desktops as Windows NT/2000/XP/etc. And MCA? It was so much better than ISA that its ideas were re-implemented and modified by people who didn't want to pay licensing fees from IBM to use it. The result of the MCA stimulus: PCI. And everyone knows that these aforementioned technology have no redeeming qualities.
The more and more I read about the PS3 the more it sounds like a supercomputer. From an architectural perspective, it seems the PS3 is designed like a small beowulf cluster, or at least with the ability to perform in a similar way. Very impressive specs too.
:)
I guess the question is: when will Sony have the Linux kit for this bad boy
If you want to take the time to read the book and re-cast all the material contained therein into your own words and ideas and then have somebody else record your ideas, then you can distribute the results however the hell you want. Other than that, it does not fall under freedom of speech protection.
You're right. I am on 4 different IRC nets right now and should have caught myself while making that post. And the last thing I need now is a reputation as "windows newb" tarnishing my sterling reputation :)
Most of these books are probably already out on mIRC anyway. Not only that, but why go to mIRC and sit through hours of queues and porn solicitations when you can just get it from the library without any effort?
You're right that "there's nothing like holding and reading a real book by the bedside or on the go", but you cant grep a dead tree, can you? :)