i think mario parties a liiittle too much. all the hardcore partiers have to slow down eventually... anyone ever see the Behind the Music on Megadeth? ah, but i've already gone way too Offtopic -1...
i've always seen software as the reason computers were cool -- pimped-out hardware with DOS on them aren't any fun, but i've seen obsolete, minimal hardware do amazing things with well written software. while i can appreciate sexy hardware, imho it is software that makes a machine much more than a box with flashing lights on it (and don't forget the clear panels, 18 fans w/ lights and the glow in the dark, flame paintjob)
the file tranfers were p2p, but the file searches were centralized; napster was sued and forced to make it's searches filter 100% of coptyrighted files by the courts, which was infeasible, and that was the beginning of the end.
considering it isn't too difficult or expensive for an average Joe to assemble a terabyte's-worth of storage from off-the-shelf parts; a petabyte isn't really that much.
yes, change is scary. why mess with what works? if the project fails miserably as many would hope then great! no one will use it. but hell, you never know, maybe it'll be useful. just because something's been around forever doesn't mean you shouldn't try to improve / replace it. i wish the guy luck.
This amazingly defensive attitude is a large problem of this community. Nobody admits faults, and if somebody dares go against the grain, they're flamed to death by Slashbots.
so true. while many assert that the best thing about OSS is its open and honest take on the world of software, they never admit when they're wrong (which happens to everyone, regardless). it seems there is an excuse for everything. while i am a fervent suporter of open software and a big fan of linux, this close mindedness that OSS never errs is a huge turnoff.
hell, i dislike Microsoft, but that's because i've found their OSes to be unstable and a much poorer development environment than *nix OSes, not because they're Microsoft and because it's cool to think you're a rebel by bad-mouthing them.
i thought the whole point of OSS was to admit when you're wrong, fix your code and move on. otherwise, the only difference is you give your code away and Microsoft doesn't. while the hardcore OSS folks understand this, most of the less vigilant but more outspoken fans of OSS seem to have forgotten this is what makes "us" better than "them".
And all of you out there protesting against software patents should be very happy that software protection is not included in copyright protection, because that would make protection probably five time longer (at least)
how generous! bend over and take it, and like it, we could make it worse if we really wanted. lawyer scum.
Perhaps it's time to move to a small pacific island, antartica, etc, and establish a corporate-free techno-utopia. Then we'll show 'em what a truly free peoples can acomplish when we're able to innovate without massive gobs of greed getting in the way.
count me in. just let me grab my truckload of equipment and my 300 SPF sunblock
with more bandwidth and faster processors, people will devise better and better ways of sharing files with or without a central server. i am particularly fascinated with the concept of decentralized networks, like gnutella; though obviously gnutella leaves much to be desired. i am positive that it is possible for a decentralized network to operate *almost* as well as the traditional server/client model, though it'll be a lot more work to make it happen. someone will do it (i'm trying, but who knows how that'll turn out;)
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don't worry, we still have plenty of chances!
...and if it wasn't for hardware, there wouldn't be computers! so much for this software bullshit!
i think mario parties a liiittle too much. all the hardcore partiers have to slow down eventually... anyone ever see the Behind the Music on Megadeth? ah, but i've already gone way too Offtopic -1...
i've always seen software as the reason computers were cool -- pimped-out hardware with DOS on them aren't any fun, but i've seen obsolete, minimal hardware do amazing things with well written software. while i can appreciate sexy hardware, imho it is software that makes a machine much more than a box with flashing lights on it (and don't forget the clear panels, 18 fans w/ lights and the glow in the dark, flame paintjob)
the file tranfers were p2p, but the file searches were centralized; napster was sued and forced to make it's searches filter 100% of coptyrighted files by the courts, which was infeasible, and that was the beginning of the end.
considering it isn't too difficult or expensive for an average Joe to assemble a terabyte's-worth of storage from off-the-shelf parts; a petabyte isn't really that much.
that's it for kazaa. what we need is a robust, decentralized network -- anyone know of any current implementations?
i would be shocked at how f***ed up this scenario is, if these kind of things didn't happen all the time. thanks god for the DMCA.
i suggest locks on the doors and the windows
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yes, change is scary. why mess with what works? if the project fails miserably as many would hope then great! no one will use it. but hell, you never know, maybe it'll be useful. just because something's been around forever doesn't mean you shouldn't try to improve / replace it. i wish the guy luck.
so true. while many assert that the best thing about OSS is its open and honest take on the world of software, they never admit when they're wrong (which happens to everyone, regardless). it seems there is an excuse for everything. while i am a fervent suporter of open software and a big fan of linux, this close mindedness that OSS never errs is a huge turnoff.
hell, i dislike Microsoft, but that's because i've found their OSes to be unstable and a much poorer development environment than *nix OSes, not because they're Microsoft and because it's cool to think you're a rebel by bad-mouthing them.
i thought the whole point of OSS was to admit when you're wrong, fix your code and move on. otherwise, the only difference is you give your code away and Microsoft doesn't. while the hardcore OSS folks understand this, most of the less vigilant but more outspoken fans of OSS seem to have forgotten this is what makes "us" better than "them".
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hopefully the couch calculates for all the weight i'll gain snacking while sitting in it
b&w was ok... i got it, played it a bit and then after torturing and killing all the island tribesmen a few times got bored.
...i just browse /. all day, posting witty comments.
with more bandwidth and faster processors, people will devise better and better ways of sharing files with or without a central server. i am particularly fascinated with the concept of decentralized networks, like gnutella; though obviously gnutella leaves much to be desired. i am positive that it is possible for a decentralized network to operate *almost* as well as the traditional server/client model, though it'll be a lot more work to make it happen. someone will do it (i'm trying, but who knows how that'll turn out ;)
the moral of this story is: don't videotape yourself doing anything you wouldn't want everyone to see.
good, i'm too lazy to go out and vote!
good plan!
i can think of a couple of people i'd like to see on the 2005 cover...
ok, i admit, the SOVIET RUSSIA part is harder than i thought ;)
- eat less (less snacking)
- eat healthier (fruit instead of chips)
- pushups, situps in the morning before shower
- do something to get your heartrate up for like 20 mins/day like running, swimming, intense masturbation, etc.
- more liquor, less beer
i know, the last one hurts... but try finding one person who looks decent who is a) a big beer fan and b) doesn't hit the gym a few times a week