To be fair, he said "Flawed Hero of a Tragedy", not Tragic Hero. In the greek concept of tragedy, the story unfolds not because of some flaw in the protagonist's character, but because of destiny in various forms (Internal struggles amongst the Gods, nemesis, etc. Often a character is damned if he does, damned if he doesn't.
Thus the idea of tragedy developing out of some character defect is a more modern development.
You've got that exactly right and it sounds like something Linus himself would say.
The fact is that it's very nice to have big companies, especially big technology companies, embracing Linux, and it certainly helps the cause of Linux and F/OSS.
But neither Linus nor Linux nor anyone who uses or develops Linux is beholden to these companies. If IBM, Novell, etc., all began using something else tomorrow, Linux wouldn't die.
Actually, if you read the OP for this subthread, he already sold the SW at a loss on ebay.
I was just sorry to hear that he wasn't treated as he deserves, like the Apple Royalty. =)
The one time I had difficulty at an Apple Store (the Genuis refused to let me return a defective Power Book AC adapter) I merely drove twenty minutes to a different Apple Store and found a more understanding Genius. I live in L.A., and I've got quite a few Apple Stores to choose from. I didn't berate the first Genius, as he had been helpful in the past.
You're confusing product with artists. Do you really believe that "Ashlee Simpson" is anything but a product? I'm not saying that human beiings aren't involved in the creation of this product, but calling them artists would be akin to^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hexactly the same as calling an assembly line worker an artist.
I'm not saying this applies to anyone's reasoning for sharing unauthorized copies of music, but hopefully it will clear up any confusion you might have when listening certain pop music.
Furthermore, if you consider Slashdot a type of blog, the editors get paid to post things they not only didn't write, but things that they apparently never bothered to read.
IIRC, there have been developments since that article you linked was posted over a year ago. The suit did achieve class action status and a settlement was reached. Among the terms of the settlement was the proviso that the consumer could return the software if they did not agree to the EULA. The SW companies agreed to this, because they want to keep shrink wrap EULAs valid, and the biggest objection was that the consumer was placed in a bind by having already paid for a product without being able to see the EULA.
I'm pretty sure that the stipulation was nationwide, so as to avoid similar suits in other states, but I could be wrong. I'm going off of memory here, so it's possible that I'm completely wrong, and you're right. I just remember that at the time of the settlement a lot of people were pissed off, because they had hoped that this case would invalidate shrinkwrap or click-thru EULAs entirely.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Are you in the US? The reason I ask is two fold. One is that I've heard anecdotes that Apple customer service leaves a little something to be desired in Europe. The other is that if you had tried to return the software with the claim that you were unwilling to accept the click thru EULA instead of the claim that your system didn't meet the requirements, they would be required by law to accept the return.
Obviously, a few people have communicated directly to Taco that he fucked up. However, Taco can't be bothered to actually check if this is true. He's too busy contemplating his balls (or whatever it is he does behind the locked bathroom door for hours on end). Since he didn't actually confirm that it was a fake (due to his laziness), he goes the CYA route. Thus, it's "likely fake".
Slashdot is much more important to the can opener source community. Yet, in the great debate between can openers and pop top lids, slashdot it completely fair to both sides.
I save a lot of time thanks to Windows XP, which brings me to another area where Linux is lacking. As I am sitting here writing this column, my computer is busily defragging my hard drive, running my virus scanner, and I'm being shown a list of all the latest MS security patches that are being remotely installed on my machine today. Why doesn't Linux come with any defragmenting tools or virus scanners or Active Backdoor Update like you get with Windows? These are all must-have features for me. Linux is seriously lacking in Internet utilities as well. No way would I run a Linux operating system if it means I can't connect to America Online.
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I thought the plural of cock was coxen.
Can we bring marshmallows?
To be fair, he said "Flawed Hero of a Tragedy", not Tragic Hero. In the greek concept of tragedy, the story unfolds not because of some flaw in the protagonist's character, but because of destiny in various forms (Internal struggles amongst the Gods, nemesis, etc. Often a character is damned if he does, damned if he doesn't.
Thus the idea of tragedy developing out of some character defect is a more modern development.
How about just Linus Is Terrible: Cox
Although a really sensational headline might be:
INFAMY! LINUS SNEAK ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR
AMERICA AT WAR WITH FINLAND
You've got that exactly right and it sounds like something Linus himself would say.
The fact is that it's very nice to have big companies, especially big technology companies, embracing Linux, and it certainly helps the cause of Linux and F/OSS.
But neither Linus nor Linux nor anyone who uses or develops Linux is beholden to these companies. If IBM, Novell, etc., all began using something else tomorrow, Linux wouldn't die.
Actually, if you read the OP for this subthread, he already sold the SW at a loss on ebay.
I was just sorry to hear that he wasn't treated as he deserves, like the Apple Royalty. =)
The one time I had difficulty at an Apple Store (the Genuis refused to let me return a defective Power Book AC adapter) I merely drove twenty minutes to a different Apple Store and found a more understanding Genius. I live in L.A., and I've got quite a few Apple Stores to choose from. I didn't berate the first Genius, as he had been helpful in the past.
You're confusing product with artists. Do you really believe that "Ashlee Simpson" is anything but a product? I'm not saying that human beiings aren't involved in the creation of this product, but calling them artists would be akin to^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hexactly the same as calling an assembly line worker an artist.
I'm not saying this applies to anyone's reasoning for sharing unauthorized copies of music, but hopefully it will clear up any confusion you might have when listening certain pop music.
Tell a chick that you spend all day sitting in front of a computer and she'll want to Lewinsky you right there.
And if your socks match, she'll even let you zergrush right in your face.
Furthermore, if you consider Slashdot a type of blog, the editors get paid to post things they not only didn't write, but things that they apparently never bothered to read.
I only have one finger, you insensitive clod!
IIRC, there have been developments since that article you linked was posted over a year ago. The suit did achieve class action status and a settlement was reached. Among the terms of the settlement was the proviso that the consumer could return the software if they did not agree to the EULA. The SW companies agreed to this, because they want to keep shrink wrap EULAs valid, and the biggest objection was that the consumer was placed in a bind by having already paid for a product without being able to see the EULA.
I'm pretty sure that the stipulation was nationwide, so as to avoid similar suits in other states, but I could be wrong. I'm going off of memory here, so it's possible that I'm completely wrong, and you're right. I just remember that at the time of the settlement a lot of people were pissed off, because they had hoped that this case would invalidate shrinkwrap or click-thru EULAs entirely.
Shit, who'd be left to edit slashdot?
Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Are you in the US? The reason I ask is two fold. One is that I've heard anecdotes that Apple customer service leaves a little something to be desired in Europe. The other is that if you had tried to return the software with the claim that you were unwilling to accept the click thru EULA instead of the claim that your system didn't meet the requirements, they would be required by law to accept the return.
I'm pretty sure that TER does background checks, to make sure that there's no one with a shady past.
The look on her face when she saw your mug clearly for the first time must have been priceless. =)
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they attack you, then you win." -- Mahatma Gandhi
I haven't yet seen your sig turned into a slashdot cliche, so allow me the honor.
1. They ignore you
2. They laugh at you
3. They attack you
4. ??????
5. Profit!!!
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This is why not.
You're assuming that Taco actually reads slashdot. All evidence is to the contrary.
I don't think you understand the meaning of the phrase "Jump the Shark". Why don't you read what Wikipedia has to say about it.
And page hits. Ad impressions.
Obviously, a few people have communicated directly to Taco that he fucked up. However, Taco can't be bothered to actually check if this is true. He's too busy contemplating his balls (or whatever it is he does behind the locked bathroom door for hours on end). Since he didn't actually confirm that it was a fake (due to his laziness), he goes the CYA route. Thus, it's "likely fake".
I think you need to cut back a little on the mushroom mushrooms. If you know what I mean. And I think you do.
And the sooner we have this abortion hidden, the sooner we can get a dupe posted by Timothy, Zonk, or Samzenpuus.
Slashdot is much more important to the can opener source community. Yet, in the great debate between can openers and pop top lids, slashdot it completely fair to both sides.