2) The meaning of derivative work will not be broadened to include software created by linking to library programs that were designed and intended to be used as library programs. When a company releases a scientific subroutine library, or a library of objects, for example, people who merely use the library, unmodified, perhaps without even looking at the source code, are not thereby creating derivative works of the library.
A library of objects is by definition (or certainly should be by design) intended to allow derivation via inheritance.
So, should you be in the clear if don't don't modify the objects provided via inheritance and additional functionality, just use what you're given ?
For me this is a grey area. If I developed and released an open source library of objects (wish I had the time), I'd certainly *like* (I know I could demand) generically useful enhancements to be open sourced in order to enhance the library, however as a proprietary developer who uses open source where applicable and legal, I am in a position where any enhancements I might make to such a library would have to remain proprietary.
Agreed, he could've implement something very similar using an old 486 board running QNX or similar for not a great deal more money, or effort for that matter. I'd have found that more impressive
Several months ago for work. When you develop graphics software (not just games, VR simlulations & similar) with a high poly count, it (no, not soviet russia) pays *you* to have the quickest card around - within reason. For what these cards cost, they are truly amazingly fast and serious value for money (especially when it's not your money 8o)).
5 - Insightful ?!? -1 Troll.
Are 'problem solving skills' not *obviously* implied by the following ???
* Aptitude.
* Ability to learn and understand complex subjects quickly.
* Ability to hold a mental model of How Things Work.
* Caution and knowing how to make changes in a way that you can quickly and easily undo if you need to i.e. revision management skills.
* Communications skills - you need to not only know something, you need to be able to explain it to others in plain English so that reasonably intelligent non-experts can understand it.
It doesn't. For all intents and purposes so did I (left school at 14), it sucked, it taught me to read & write and little more, I did the rest. I'm now in my mid thirties and have been employed in IT for all of my adult life. I currently work as an R&D consultant surrounded by Phd's, in fact I'm the only employee in around 300 that doesn't have at least a normal degree. Doesn't make me any better or worse than them though, just different.
From http://www.bullyonline.org/schoolbully/truanc
Obsession with academic exam results at the root of failed education policy
Academic exam results are one of the poorest indicators of potential. Many of the world's most successful people left school with few, and sometimes no, qualifications. These include Albert Einstein (scientist), Soichira Honda (founder of Honda Motor Corporation), Ray Kroc (founder of MacDonalds), Pete Waterman (multi-millionaire record producer), Richard Branson (multimillionaire entrepreneur and inspiration), Philip Green (self-made millionaire businessman and CEO of BHS [British Home Stores]) etc. It could even be said that a surfeit of academic qualifications might condemn one to a life of mediocrity.
They did it on purpose, didn't they ?
Posted an article (Computers Not Working in Education) about numeracy & literacy, with speeling mistakes, and removed the ability to comment...
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Potentially insightful comment from a deranged madman with an R6 for a crotch rocket...
-----Original Message----- From: * To: * Sent: 11/12/2002 13:55 Subject: Re: So disturbing in so many ways...
Particularly given how effective car air bags are at snapping necks etc. Prototypes of this thing have been around for at least five years or so. Just wait 'til some jobsworth twat in the EU or UK govs tries to justify his sorry existence by trying to make it compulsory... Love this bit.....but in some ways those improvements have been balanced out by the tremendous speeds that modern bikes are capable of... Yeah right. Headbutt the ground at 60 mph, you're just as dead as if you do it at 160mph. Oh, and most fatal motorcycle accidents are caused by car drivers. Oh, and outright speed is rarely the cause of an accident. Speed and an inexperienced rider? That's where most accidents come from. Why do I get the impression that the person who posted this has never ridden a motorbike in his life? Motorcycle safety gear works because the armour absorbs the impact, whilst the leather shreds and tears, slowing down your slide down the tarmac. How does turning the rider into a spacehopper help?
'First, the least reliable signals must be weeded out in a process called "data integrity check", and those that are most likely the result of detection or computer error are eliminated'
So they're going to throw out all of the signals that were a result of detection. Hmmm...
As the linked sites are well on the way to a good slashdotting, this site http://www.scienceteecher.com/ has some corking t-shirts & ties, including the bell curve & pi shirts mentioned.
More than 20 years ago IIRC. When I was a lad (8, 9, I dunno, 34 now) they used to have one of these in the arcade at a resort my parents used to take me to every other year or so (a caravan park in Mablethorpe, UK, if anyone's interested, yes - I was deprived). Forget the awesome graphics & gameplay (for the time), the most fun you could have with one of these was to spread black shoe polish around the periscope bit that you put your head against and wait. Worked every time.
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You sure you posted this under the right topic ?!?
Will there be a beowulf cluster of CommentAnticipators ?
2) The meaning of derivative work will not be broadened to include software created by linking to library programs that were designed and intended to be used as library programs. When a company releases a scientific subroutine library, or a library of objects, for example, people who merely use the library, unmodified, perhaps without even looking at the source code, are not thereby creating derivative works of the library.
A library of objects is by definition (or certainly should be by design) intended to allow derivation via inheritance.
So, should you be in the clear if don't don't modify the objects provided via inheritance and additional functionality, just use what you're given ?
For me this is a grey area. If I developed and released an open source library of objects (wish I had the time), I'd certainly *like* (I know I could demand) generically useful enhancements to be open sourced in order to enhance the library, however as a proprietary developer who uses open source where applicable and legal, I am in a position where any enhancements I might make to such a library would have to remain proprietary.
Agreed, he could've implement something very similar using an old 486 board running QNX or similar for not a great deal more money, or effort for that matter. I'd have found that more impressive
Several months ago for work. When you develop graphics software (not just games, VR simlulations & similar) with a high poly count, it (no, not soviet russia) pays *you* to have the quickest card around - within reason. For what these cards cost, they are truly amazingly fast and serious value for money (especially when it's not your money 8o)).
Not my examples, quoted from the web, as stated in the comment.
5 - Insightful ?!? -1 Troll. Are 'problem solving skills' not *obviously* implied by the following ??? * Aptitude. * Ability to learn and understand complex subjects quickly. * Ability to hold a mental model of How Things Work. * Caution and knowing how to make changes in a way that you can quickly and easily undo if you need to i.e. revision management skills. * Communications skills - you need to not only know something, you need to be able to explain it to others in plain English so that reasonably intelligent non-experts can understand it.
It doesn't. For all intents and purposes so did I (left school at 14), it sucked, it taught me to read & write and little more, I did the rest. I'm now in my mid thirties and have been employed in IT for all of my adult life. I currently work as an R&D consultant surrounded by Phd's, in fact I'm the only employee in around 300 that doesn't have at least a normal degree. Doesn't make me any better or worse than them though, just different.
From http://www.bullyonline.org/schoolbully/truanc Obsession with academic exam results at the root of failed education policy Academic exam results are one of the poorest indicators of potential. Many of the world's most successful people left school with few, and sometimes no, qualifications. These include Albert Einstein (scientist), Soichira Honda (founder of Honda Motor Corporation), Ray Kroc (founder of MacDonalds), Pete Waterman (multi-millionaire record producer), Richard Branson (multimillionaire entrepreneur and inspiration), Philip Green (self-made millionaire businessman and CEO of BHS [British Home Stores]) etc. It could even be said that a surfeit of academic qualifications might condemn one to a life of mediocrity.
Notice you've finally got the spelling right Hemos 8o)
...it was a quality trole!
They did it on purpose, didn't they ? Posted an article (Computers Not Working in Education) about numeracy & literacy, with speeling mistakes, and removed the ability to comment... BASTARDS!!!
And Bill Hicks !
Ralsky's revenge ?!?
Good question, what *is* going on ?!?
Potentially insightful comment from a deranged madman with an R6 for a crotch rocket...
..but in some ways those improvements have been balanced out by the tremendous speeds that modern bikes are capable of... Yeah right. Headbutt the ground at 60 mph, you're just as dead as if you
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Subject: Re: So disturbing in so many ways...
Particularly given how effective car air bags are at snapping necks etc. Prototypes of this thing have been around for at least five years or so. Just wait 'til some jobsworth twat in the EU or UK govs tries to justify his sorry existence by trying to make it compulsory... Love this bit...
do it at 160mph. Oh, and most fatal motorcycle accidents are caused by car drivers. Oh, and outright speed is rarely the cause of an accident.
Speed and an inexperienced rider? That's where most accidents come from. Why do I get the impression that the person who posted this has never ridden a motorbike in his life? Motorcycle safety gear works because the armour absorbs the impact, whilst the leather shreds and tears, slowing down your slide down the tarmac. How does turning the rider into a spacehopper help?
You need a scraper to do your dishes !?! I'd do them a little more often if I were you 8o)
I know I know... Don't mind if I do, I was getting a little drousy 8o)
'First, the least reliable signals must be weeded out in a process called "data integrity check", and those that are most likely the result of detection or computer error are eliminated' So they're going to throw out all of the signals that were a result of detection. Hmmm...
As the linked sites are well on the way to a good slashdotting, this site http://www.scienceteecher.com/ has some corking t-shirts & ties, including the bell curve & pi shirts mentioned.
Since when was chess a gripping spectator sport ? Would taking your time and watching a recording later have detracted any from the experience ?
El Reg have an article up (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/28204.html ) paying particular note to the warez / pr0n side of things.
More than 20 years ago IIRC.
When I was a lad (8, 9, I dunno, 34 now) they used to have one of these in the arcade at a resort my parents used to take me to every other year or so (a caravan park in Mablethorpe, UK, if anyone's interested, yes - I was deprived). Forget the awesome graphics & gameplay (for the time), the most fun you could have with one of these was to spread black shoe polish around the periscope bit that you put your head against and wait. Worked every time.
If this is their PR department, I'd *hate* to deal with their debt collection guys...
Err, teletext anyone ?