Because you cannot just download and easily install most programs on Linux, it usually takes at least some knowledge of package management. Most software is installed by using Suse or Mandrake or Debian's special package management fromtend which you know only has software that is monitored by the distribution. I am not saying it is impossible to make a binary that would be easy to install on many distros with very little knowledge of package management, but it is not easy.
Would someone explain to me the point of having a wifi device inside the processor? Does it vastly improve performance or reduce power consumption? I personally would think a typical addon card is preferrable. If your network changes usb standards, you don't have to replace your processor.
99.5% of IRC traffic is programming related:
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I did a similar study using four keywords: "char", "#include", "int", and "void".
The results would astonish you.... Over 99% of all IRC traffic is programming related. Clearly IRC is a haven for programmers.
Re:His response to those Slashdot is so funny.
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he also rewrote parts of the article to "correct" it.
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It is pretty low for this guy to post this on his website in order to make the slashdot crowd look dumber than they are. He changed his conclusions from earlier. This guy realizes that he looks like a clown and is now trying to make up for it by fixing his conclusions and spewing some crap about how it was supposed to show how others would use statistics to give IRC an unfair reputation. This guy is not capable of performing well designed experiments and drawing appropriate conclusions from them, but instead of admitting his mistakes he chose to fire back at his critics.
The "chance to read" is not the same as signing a document or clicking an acknowlegdement button online. The difference is that you have to be presented with the contract prior to purchase. That is the litmus test in this case and it is the whole point of the article. Unless some exchange of goods or money is occurring with the contract then it is not enforceable. With shrinkwrapped software there is no exchange with the contract because all exchanges have already been completed. It does not matter if you sign the bottom of the license and mail it back to the company. It is still not enforceable because it is a promise to make a gift (giving up your rights to use the software how you please for no exchanged value).
I do not think his post had anything to do with this particular case at hand. He was merely replying to his parent post's assertion that ALL illegal acts are wrong and immoral. He is right on the money in that only an ignorant American with no respect for our history would make such a comment.
Novell is not worried necessarily about bringing users over to Linux. Not unless it benefits them by selling Suse to users. Novell is trying to put itself in a position to offer a Complete alternative to businesses stuck in Windows. They need to allow for interoperatability however so that those who need windows apps can at least be partially converted to open source. Outlook really is one of MS's killer apps that they need to beat. Once they get Evolution on the desktop, they can offer Open-Xchange as a Microsoft Exchange alternative. Then all the servers are converted to Linux
It is not always about innovation. It is more about delivering the right features to the right comsumers at the right time, and Microsoft is very good at that. Companies rarely innovate. It is too expensive and takes too long to actually get to the product stage.
Yes, but you only have to prove prior art on one claim to invalidate the entire patent, the reasoning being that if you want to make a patent you should ONLY include those claims that make your product unique. Patents cannot be partially valid. Either they are 100% valid, or 100% invalid.
Yes, but could you not make the argument that it borders on impossible for anyone involved in computer programming to never have been taught about hash tables? Hell, I am an engineer and have only had a handful of programming classes, but we were at least taught a little about it. Given that so many p2p apps were around before altnet and many possibly built on pre=existing code, it would be pretty hard for them to argue: "Oh, we didn't know about any prior art, Sorry!" Given that hashtables exist in so many other areas other than p2p apps, it is clear that they are trying to stifle the competition.
In general DOD has the same policies as well, only here people really do follow it. That is why I would assume that these were not sensitive documents. Additionally, the agent they were stolen from, Peter Cavicchia, is an expert on communications fraud:
Are you sure that this is the only way that things exploits should be handled and do you believe that this should be enforced by law? Should a man go to jail for copyright infringement for not doing things in this exact way?
What is the point of gathering GIS data with taxpayer money if it is not going to be made accessible to the public. If it is not available to the public then the information should never have been allowed to be gathered in the first place. This is how it would work for a military installation for instance. Local governments are not allowed to survey a military base because they do not have any type of security clearance. The local governments can claim that releasing the data is a security risk, yet it is doubtful that they have any significant amount of security background checks for the individuals that they employ. The whole purpose of these records is transparency so that you know that your neighbor has to pay the same taxes that you do. If the records are unavailable to the public then they should not be recorded in the first place.
Apple will let him off the hook. What can they gain by suing a med-student accept bad publicity, ecspecially after how the kid has admitted guilt and clearly did not intend for anything bad to happen. He does not have any money. If they let him go with a warning saying 'Just remember not to do it again', they come out looking like the little guys freind and generate a lot of positive PR.
If you get rid of BT do you think downloading of illegal content will stop? (this is rhetorical, so I'll answer for you) No, it will not. BT is just the favorite tool because it is fast. Get rid of it, and it will be replaced. Actually, getting rid of it would be damn near impossible unless you go into everyones home and remove it. Further, pirating has increased with more broadband because broadband is faster. It is simply a matter of being able to distribute massive content quickly. Do you want to force the population to limited internet capability to protect the content distribution industry. That is essentially what this argument boils down to.
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Because you cannot just download and easily install most programs on Linux, it usually takes at least some knowledge of package management. Most software is installed by using Suse or Mandrake or Debian's special package management fromtend which you know only has software that is monitored by the distribution. I am not saying it is impossible to make a binary that would be easy to install on many distros with very little knowledge of package management, but it is not easy.
Would someone explain to me the point of having a wifi device inside the processor? Does it vastly improve performance or reduce power consumption? I personally would think a typical addon card is preferrable. If your network changes usb standards, you don't have to replace your processor.
The results would astonish you.... Over 99% of all IRC traffic is programming related. Clearly IRC is a haven for programmers.
he also rewrote parts of the article to "correct" it.
It is pretty low for this guy to post this on his website in order to make the slashdot crowd look dumber than they are. He changed his conclusions from earlier. This guy realizes that he looks like a clown and is now trying to make up for it by fixing his conclusions and spewing some crap about how it was supposed to show how others would use statistics to give IRC an unfair reputation. This guy is not capable of performing well designed experiments and drawing appropriate conclusions from them, but instead of admitting his mistakes he chose to fire back at his critics.
The "chance to read" is not the same as signing a document or clicking an acknowlegdement button online. The difference is that you have to be presented with the contract prior to purchase. That is the litmus test in this case and it is the whole point of the article. Unless some exchange of goods or money is occurring with the contract then it is not enforceable. With shrinkwrapped software there is no exchange with the contract because all exchanges have already been completed. It does not matter if you sign the bottom of the license and mail it back to the company. It is still not enforceable because it is a promise to make a gift (giving up your rights to use the software how you please for no exchanged value).
If by "we all" you mean that one singular poster then you have a valid point
You missed the point. He didn't even mention piracy.
I do not think his post had anything to do with this particular case at hand. He was merely replying to his parent post's assertion that ALL illegal acts are wrong and immoral. He is right on the money in that only an ignorant American with no respect for our history would make such a comment.
Novell is not worried necessarily about bringing users over to Linux. Not unless it benefits them by selling Suse to users. Novell is trying to put itself in a position to offer a Complete alternative to businesses stuck in Windows. They need to allow for interoperatability however so that those who need windows apps can at least be partially converted to open source. Outlook really is one of MS's killer apps that they need to beat. Once they get Evolution on the desktop, they can offer Open-Xchange as a Microsoft Exchange alternative. Then all the servers are converted to Linux
It is not always about innovation. It is more about delivering the right features to the right comsumers at the right time, and Microsoft is very good at that. Companies rarely innovate. It is too expensive and takes too long to actually get to the product stage.
Yes, but you only have to prove prior art on one claim to invalidate the entire patent, the reasoning being that if you want to make a patent you should ONLY include those claims that make your product unique. Patents cannot be partially valid. Either they are 100% valid, or 100% invalid.
Yes, but could you not make the argument that it borders on impossible for anyone involved in computer programming to never have been taught about hash tables? Hell, I am an engineer and have only had a handful of programming classes, but we were at least taught a little about it. Given that so many p2p apps were around before altnet and many possibly built on pre=existing code, it would be pretty hard for them to argue: "Oh, we didn't know about any prior art, Sorry!" Given that hashtables exist in so many other areas other than p2p apps, it is clear that they are trying to stifle the competition.
A network harddrive is a good solution for a small office. Low Power, fast transfer, large capacities.
It is a case that Apple cannot possibly win. They are merely using legal threat to kill the website. It is not his job to keep their trade secrets.
http://www.cfca.org/AudioTapes.html
If it was sensitive... How very embarrassing for him... not good for his career either.
Probably wasn't truly sensitive info. If it was, the SS Agent may be fired.
Are you sure that this is the only way that things exploits should be handled and do you believe that this should be enforced by law? Should a man go to jail for copyright infringement for not doing things in this exact way?
Yea, the local gas guy has the security clearance to know the layout but the average citizen is too high risk.
Those in glass houses should not throw stones.
They will be the first kids to get credit cards.
What is the point of gathering GIS data with taxpayer money if it is not going to be made accessible to the public. If it is not available to the public then the information should never have been allowed to be gathered in the first place. This is how it would work for a military installation for instance. Local governments are not allowed to survey a military base because they do not have any type of security clearance. The local governments can claim that releasing the data is a security risk, yet it is doubtful that they have any significant amount of security background checks for the individuals that they employ. The whole purpose of these records is transparency so that you know that your neighbor has to pay the same taxes that you do. If the records are unavailable to the public then they should not be recorded in the first place.
Apple will let him off the hook. What can they gain by suing a med-student accept bad publicity, ecspecially after how the kid has admitted guilt and clearly did not intend for anything bad to happen. He does not have any money. If they let him go with a warning saying 'Just remember not to do it again', they come out looking like the little guys freind and generate a lot of positive PR.
Clusty has a special search just for slashdot. I have been using it: http://slashdot.clusty.com/
If you get rid of BT do you think downloading of illegal content will stop? (this is rhetorical, so I'll answer for you) No, it will not. BT is just the favorite tool because it is fast. Get rid of it, and it will be replaced. Actually, getting rid of it would be damn near impossible unless you go into everyones home and remove it. Further, pirating has increased with more broadband because broadband is faster. It is simply a matter of being able to distribute massive content quickly. Do you want to force the population to limited internet capability to protect the content distribution industry. That is essentially what this argument boils down to.