From what I hear, they will be including a never before seen virus definition to help weed out machines on the network that have been infected with that "Linux" virus they've been trying to stop for so long.:)
I can see the trend already today with people posting all the different things that the new name conflicts with. The whole point is that the new name (atleast as far as I know/have heard) doesn't conflict in any way with other software products/open source projects, whereas Firebird did.
If you don't patent it, some other bozo will. Then, instead of being able to help people, you get tied up in patent litigation to prove that you invented it first, and that it should be given away for free. Much easier to just patent it, so you OWN it, and once you OWN it, you can then declare that it is free for the world.
Let's hope that the guy that patended it is the kind of guy that wants to give it away for free, and not just milk it for the money every chance he gets.
This has spurred a hot legal debate raising an interesting question: which is more important, tourist dollars or the truth?
Personally I think the even more important thing is to have some respect for these people's graves. It isn't worth it to go mucking around in their final resting places, unless there's alot more to it than just some town rivalry.
Maybe Mozilla.org/Opera should patent the technology to make it hard for Bill 'embrace and extend' Gates to kill those XCam ads....
I mean really, why is it necessary to make such an unproductive comment? The only thing that sort of comment accomplishes is making Open Source advocates look bad.
Ahh, I see what you mean now. If implemented properly I think that could really be a great idea. An open yet secure platform for the community to perform calculations that they might never be able to perform reasonably on their own.
I apologize in advance if this is stupid, but isn't what you're talking about exactly what SETI does? I thought they used distributed software to do calculations.
My favorite, although probably not up there with Legos or Lincoln Logs, would be the good old "Incredible Machines" series of PC games by Jeff Tunnell. A great mix of wacky puzzle games and classic construction-style building. It's got something in it for everyone, from the tediously easy beginner levels to the mind wobbling insanely complex expert levels, not to mention a built in editor to come up with your own puzzles.
Maybe not a true "classic", but sure something to pass the hours away with (I still play it on a weekly basis;).
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From what I hear, they will be including a never before seen virus definition to help weed out machines on the network that have been infected with that "Linux" virus they've been trying to stop for so long. :)
Just goes to show Open Source isn't the only fertile ground for foul play. :)
Mushroom, MUSHROOM!
I can see the trend already today with people posting all the different things that the new name conflicts with. The whole point is that the new name (atleast as far as I know/have heard) doesn't conflict in any way with other software products/open source projects, whereas Firebird did.
If you don't patent it, some other bozo will. Then, instead of being able to help people, you get tied up in patent litigation to prove that you invented it first, and that it should be given away for free. Much easier to just patent it, so you OWN it, and once you OWN it, you can then declare that it is free for the world.
Let's hope that the guy that patended it is the kind of guy that wants to give it away for free, and not just milk it for the money every chance he gets.
It's not a good sign when my mousewheel scrolling in Firebird mysteriously stops working on the article page :)
This has spurred a hot legal debate raising an interesting question: which is more important, tourist dollars or the truth?
Personally I think the even more important thing is to have some respect for these people's graves. It isn't worth it to go mucking around in their final resting places, unless there's alot more to it than just some town rivalry.
Maybe Mozilla.org/Opera should patent the technology to make it hard for Bill 'embrace and extend' Gates to kill those XCam ads....
I mean really, why is it necessary to make such an unproductive comment? The only thing that sort of comment accomplishes is making Open Source advocates look bad.
Ahh, I see what you mean now. If implemented properly I think that could really be a great idea. An open yet secure platform for the community to perform calculations that they might never be able to perform reasonably on their own.
I apologize in advance if this is stupid, but isn't what you're talking about exactly what SETI does? I thought they used distributed software to do calculations.
Finally! I was talking with a friend about this just the other day -- the only big thing that Samba is lacking is a working Bullet Drop Compensator!
:)
It really helps when aiming files across long distances
Do not taunt Happy Ernie Bal...er.. wait, wrong ball.
So I guess this should shut up, once and for all, the people who still claim penguins can't fly :)
Give me a few months and I could make a damn good couterfeit $20 bill if I only had the paper and the press that makes them.
Yes, and I could build a nuclear bomb if I only had some nuclear... and a bomb.
Whoever thought it up must be married... ;)
Short answer: yes, it supports it.
Rumor has it that the secret behind the robot's technology is actually the Nintendo Power Glove...
And in this Tech Central Station article, Arnold Kling agrees with Rheingold.
Did anyone else read that as Arnold Klingon? You're needed in Oregon ASAP, Mr. Klingon!
Ok, I love slashdot and all, but seriously...
worst. colors. ever.
Worth noting that the book was written some time ago, and that much of what is in there is ancient history. But still worth a look.
This is slashdot, ancient history always deserves a look... or two... or three...
Nowadays they use T-Shirt cannons.
Yep.. atleast I'm not the only one. By my count I was supposed to have contacted the administrator.. 14 times.
Just for the record there is an RPG, similar to the original Rocket Launcher from GTA3, in Vice City.
I don't know... I've seen some pretty crazy sky writers...
My favorite, although probably not up there with Legos or Lincoln Logs, would be the good old "Incredible Machines" series of PC games by Jeff Tunnell. A great mix of wacky puzzle games and classic construction-style building. It's got something in it for everyone, from the tediously easy beginner levels to the mind wobbling insanely complex expert levels, not to mention a built in editor to come up with your own puzzles. Maybe not a true "classic", but sure something to pass the hours away with (I still play it on a weekly basis ;).