A crucial difference in this match is that Kramnik was able to study Fritz's playing style beforehand. Kasparov was not afforded that opportunity in his match vs. Deep Blue. Also, Kramnik's positional style may be better suited to defeating a computer opponent than Kasparov's aggresive style. It's tough to write an algorithm that identifies positional advantages and disadvantages in any position and evaluate a plan based on that. Hell, it's hard for human beings to do that, that's what makes the greats so great.
I read somewhere (perhaps Slashdot?) that Lindows runs as root by default. I actually verified this by posting a question on Lindows.com. Here's the question, and the reply I got:
"I read somewhere that Lindows runs with root access default. Is that true? If so, don't you think that's a dangerous thing to do?"
"Response (Mark) 10/02/2002 05:55 PM
"This is true but you do have the option to add users. We are also working on getting the root default removed.
"And open vs closed is something we'll hear more of, as the HipTop succeeds. Writing HipTop apps shouldn't be difficult, as they're pure Java. Rubin describes his role as providing a menu to carriers who can pick and choose which apps they include in the bundle."
The mimeograph and later xerograph did eventually prompt changes in copyright law (1976 Copyright Act)--the additional restrictions were balanced by the codifying of Fair Use. The critical differences today are that people have the ability to distribute (virtually) unlimited copies. And there is essentially no thought given to consumers' rights in new copyright legislation.
This copyright timeline highlights some of the big events. Unfortunately, it stops in 1996, pre-DMCA.
"GALLO CASE SUMMARY: Between 1983 and 1984, French scientists of the Pasteur Institute and U.S. scientists independently reported discovery of a viral cause for AIDS. Over the next five years, charges surfaced that the lead U.S. scientist, Robert Gallo, may have misappropriated the virus from the French laboratory. Based on those charges, Congressman John Dingell initiated an invetigation of the allegations. Gallo and a senior colleague (Popovic) were initially found guilty of "minor misconduct". Subsequent reports suggested that recordkeeping in the Gallo laboratory was poor. By 1991, a preliminary report from the Office of Scientific Integrity noted evidence of misconduct by Gallo, but a final report essentially held him responsible only for inadequate oversight of work done under his leadership. By the end of 1992, the newly formed Office of Research Integrity (ORI) found Gallo to be guilty of research misconduct. In late 1993, the ORI dropped the allegations against Gallo and Popovic because, based on "new standards," the evidence was insufficient to prove their case. This highly publicized case brings into question a number of issues including recordkeeping in research and the process of handling allegations of research misconduct."
http://ethics.ucsd.edu/courses/ethics/resources/ mi sconduct.htm
Several long-term non-progressors, as they're called, have this in common: They didn't take toxic antiretroviral medications. (ref)
The science surrounding HIV-AIDS is about as corrupt as the Renaissance popes: From the fraud of Gallo, to the profiteering of Burroughs-Wellcome (AZT), to the dubious "Quantitative" PCR technique . . . But billions of dollars keep AIDS, Inc. propped up.
Unfortunately, socialism is a term that has become very corrupt. But in theory, the difference is that a socialist economy is one where the means of production are owned collectively; this unfortunately led to a situation of the party replaces the collective, and the dictator replaces the party. Fascism is political organization characterized by dictatorial control of all aspects of society, nationalism, militarism, and racism. It is important to note that economically, fascism is intertwined with corporate power:
"Fascism should more appropriately be called corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power." -- Benito Mussolini This is quite a contrast from the foundation of socialism.
(Of course, Joe Blow on the street doesn't particularly care whose jackboot is kicking in his door--as far as that goes, the two systems have had some ugly parallels in the real world.)
All that said, the US is much closer to fascism than socialism, and is merrily treading down the garden path in that direction.
Proving once again that you can judge a book by its cover.
For the most part, I use similar "cover rules" when book-shopping. It is possible to get burned by a sub-par O'Reilly book, but they are for the most part excellent.
Video games will gain a whole new dimension--including a mild sense of nausea--with a contest Aug. 15 at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, Calif. Game players who pass qualifying rounds will compete for final prizes in games projected on the museum's giant IMAX screen, believed to be the first time an IMAX screen has been used for gaming.
The Maxgames contest includes popular games for all three major game consoles, including "Halo," "Tony Hawk: Pro Skater" and "Gran Turismo." Registration is $25 for those wishing to compete in all-ages games, $30 for "mature" titles, with proceeds going to the Tech's education fund. For further details and registration, visit the Maxgames site. --David Becker, Special to ZDNet News"
http://zdnet.com.com/2110-1106-948998.html
Interesting that you mention socialism, communism and capitalism, but not the term that most accurately describes this trend: Fascism.
"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of State and corporate power." Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), Fascist Dictator of Italy
Technology is neither intrinsically evil nor intrinsically good. The culture will determine how it is used. That said, Orwell's "prediction" (it was really more of an observation about his time, 1948, *as well* as a warning about the future) is staggeringly spot-on. Eastasia is our enemy, they've always been our enemy; Newspeak is rampant (and it's double-plus good); etc.
The one area where you could quibble with Orwell's vision is that the state may simply be the instrument of oppression, not the oppressor. The rights of citizens are increasingly being eviscerated at the behest of supra-national corporations. (cf. DMCA, CBTPDA, etc., etc., the list goes on and on). At least there are democratic mechanisms, however flawed, available for citizens seeking change from the government (at least here in the US, and other liberal democracies). But the ordinary Joe has no recourse versus the WTO. What they say goes, and let 'em eat Drakes Cakes(TM).
Important point: There is a vast gulf of distance between "passiveness" and "passive resistance." It is the latter that Gandhi engaged in, *not* the former.
This misses the point of Villanuva's bill, which was not about getting the "best deal," but promoting democracy through openess and transparency in the business of government.
Slashdot Mirror
A crucial difference in this match is that Kramnik was able to study Fritz's playing style beforehand. Kasparov was not afforded that opportunity in his match vs. Deep Blue. Also, Kramnik's positional style may be better suited to defeating a computer opponent than Kasparov's aggresive style. It's tough to write an algorithm that identifies positional advantages and disadvantages in any position and evaluate a plan based on that. Hell, it's hard for human beings to do that, that's what makes the greats so great.
I read somewhere (perhaps Slashdot?) that Lindows runs as root by default. I actually verified this by posting a question on Lindows.com. Here's the question, and the reply I got:
"I read somewhere that Lindows runs with root access default. Is that true? If so, don't you think that's a dangerous thing to do?"
"Response (Mark) 10/02/2002 05:55 PM
"This is true but you do have the option to add users. We are also working on getting the root default removed.
"The Lindows.com Support Team"
Now I can give my PC the finger and it will know enough to be insulted.
I guess I should've previewed before submitting.
Here's the missing URL of the Reg article:
http://www.theregus.com/content/54/26465.html
The Reg article lives here.
"And open vs closed is something we'll hear more of, as the HipTop succeeds. Writing HipTop apps shouldn't be difficult, as they're pure Java. Rubin describes his role as providing a menu to carriers who can pick and choose which apps they include in the bundle."
etc.
Uh, sorry, but . . .
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=apiece
And here it is in English
David Coursey wrote a column on this subject not so long ago: Intel inside a Mac? Just wait.
The mimeograph and later xerograph did eventually prompt changes in copyright law (1976 Copyright Act)--the additional restrictions were balanced by the codifying of Fair Use. The critical differences today are that people have the ability to distribute (virtually) unlimited copies. And there is essentially no thought given to consumers' rights in new copyright legislation.
This copyright timeline highlights some of the big events. Unfortunately, it stops in 1996, pre-DMCA.
"GALLO CASE
/ mi sconduct.htm
SUMMARY: Between 1983 and 1984, French scientists of the Pasteur Institute and U.S. scientists independently reported discovery of a viral cause for AIDS. Over the next five years, charges surfaced that the lead U.S. scientist, Robert Gallo, may have misappropriated the virus from the French laboratory. Based on those charges, Congressman John Dingell initiated an invetigation of the allegations. Gallo and a senior colleague (Popovic) were initially found guilty of "minor misconduct". Subsequent reports suggested that recordkeeping in the Gallo laboratory was poor. By 1991, a preliminary report from the Office of Scientific Integrity noted evidence of misconduct by Gallo, but a final report essentially held him responsible only for inadequate oversight of work done under his leadership. By the end of 1992, the newly formed Office of Research Integrity (ORI) found Gallo to be guilty of research misconduct. In late 1993, the ORI dropped the allegations against Gallo and Popovic because, based on "new standards," the evidence was insufficient to prove their case. This highly publicized case brings into question a number of issues including recordkeeping in research and the process of handling allegations of research misconduct."
http://ethics.ucsd.edu/courses/ethics/resources
AZT/AIDS-drugs profiteerings /Column/0,5673 ,346241,00.html
1 99 9-09-10/cols_aboutaids.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnist
http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/
(These don't particularly address the issue of AZT's toxicity, a not-altogether seperate issue.)
Quantitive PCR: Kary Mullis invented PCR, and won the Nobel Chemistry prize for it. His comment on QPCR: "Quantitative PCR is an oxymoron."
t ea seInhibitorsInPorvincetown.htm
http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Continuum/Pro
So exactly what "commonly known truth" am I "refut[ing] . . . without any evidence"?
Reading is fundamental. Can you offer any support for 1+1=3?
The science surrounding HIV-AIDS is about as corrupt as the Renaissance popes: From the fraud of Gallo, to the profiteering of Burroughs-Wellcome (AZT), to the dubious "Quantitative" PCR technique . . . But billions of dollars keep AIDS, Inc. propped up.
What???? It is our liberties that must be *protected*, not "crimped" in the name of "security."
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety" --Benjamin Franklin
"Fascism should more appropriately be called corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power." -- Benito Mussolini
This is quite a contrast from the foundation of socialism.
(Of course, Joe Blow on the street doesn't particularly care whose jackboot is kicking in his door--as far as that goes, the two systems have had some ugly parallels in the real world.)
All that said, the US is much closer to fascism than socialism, and is merrily treading down the garden path in that direction.
The union of corporate power with state power is fascism, not socialism.
Here's a golden opportunity for MS to ramrod another "We can root your machine" EULA down the throats of desperate Windows Victims.
Proving once again that you can judge a book by its cover.
For the most part, I use similar "cover rules" when book-shopping. It is possible to get burned by a sub-par O'Reilly book, but they are for the most part excellent.
"Games go big-screen in IMAX contest
Video games will gain a whole new dimension--including a mild sense of nausea--with a contest Aug. 15 at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, Calif. Game players who pass qualifying rounds will compete for final prizes in games projected on the museum's giant IMAX screen, believed to be the first time an IMAX screen has been used for gaming.
The Maxgames contest includes popular games for all three major game consoles, including "Halo," "Tony Hawk: Pro Skater" and "Gran Turismo." Registration is $25 for those wishing to compete in all-ages games, $30 for "mature" titles, with proceeds going to the Tech's education fund. For further details and registration, visit the Maxgames site. --David Becker, Special to ZDNet News"
http://zdnet.com.com/2110-1106-948998.html
SIDS is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Dude, you better watch out who you're having sex with.
Maybe he'll run into Rocketguy Brian Walker, and it'll be a 2-for-1 Darwin Award.
WorldCom lying? I am shocked! Shocked!
The Reg has digested this stuff here:
http://www.theregus.com/content/6/25690.html
"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of State and corporate power."
Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), Fascist Dictator of Italy
And he oughta know.
The one area where you could quibble with Orwell's vision is that the state may simply be the instrument of oppression, not the oppressor. The rights of citizens are increasingly being eviscerated at the behest of supra-national corporations. (cf. DMCA, CBTPDA, etc., etc., the list goes on and on). At least there are democratic mechanisms, however flawed, available for citizens seeking change from the government (at least here in the US, and other liberal democracies). But the ordinary Joe has no recourse versus the WTO. What they say goes, and let 'em eat Drakes Cakes(TM).
Important point: There is a vast gulf of distance between "passiveness" and "passive resistance." It is the latter that Gandhi engaged in, *not* the former.
This misses the point of Villanuva's bill, which was not about getting the "best deal," but promoting democracy through openess and transparency in the business of government.