> If you think about it, people who steal stuff on the internet might end up contributing to loss of freedom on the internet - not worth it! As multi-national corporations take over media and general control of governments, I believe that keeping the internet free becomes a major concern and goal.
Maybe it's strange that I consider freedom to access art a.. freedom, but... What's the point of being free to do something if, when you do that thing, you lose the freedom? Wouldn't that mean that you're not really free to do it in the first place?
It's those four-letter organizations that are pushing DRM, and suing "violators" that are taking away our freedoms, not us.
Damn, man, you fucked this shit up all crazy-like.
Humans research laser weapons. Aliens bring us plasma weapons. The Heavy Plasma Cannon is the best infantry weapon in the game, except that it's heavy. Laser weapons are actually quite good- The rifle is accurate, doesn't use "ammo," and is relatively light.
Well, Dijkstra's Algorithm is pretty relevent, but I don't see what that has to do with what's "on that radar screen". And, in any case, to more properly address your comments- Java is slow, and laughed at. C# is Microsoft (I.e., not open) and less than portable. Furthermore, a lot of CS work is maintaining software, and all the Java knowledge in the world won't help you with the fifty-thousand line FORTRAN program you're getting paid to maintain.
Also, C++ and, as one of your responders aptly noted, Perl are not "legacy technology"- Just because something is old doesn't mean it's out of date. I won't pretend to be qualified to properly extoll the virtues of C++, but if you're really curious, I'm sure you could e-mail one of the C.S. profs here, bs at cs.tamu.edu (Bjarne Stroustrup).
> a consistent user interface bash is pretty consistent. Just because you choose a different candy coating to go around it than someone else doesn't make it not. > easy OS install If this is what you're concerned about, Redhat is reportedly easier to install than Windows. Enjoy. > decent media player mplayer and xmms. What more do you need, for chrissake?
Besides the fact that (a) my university only provides a free VPN client for wifi for desktop machines (including Linux), which means I can now use my PDA to get on my campus' wireless network, (b) I can run & compile (assumable, given time) anything for Linux, which means I have a vastly improved collection of software to choose from which I do not have to pay $50 a piece for, (c) I could have Linux in my pocket, and (d) my Grenade-Launcher-Wielding-Penguin background will no longer be just fluff, no, I don't see any reason to put Linux on the Axim.
Maybe I just have the same 'condition' as Mr. Stenlund, but are you honestly trying to tell us that you are completely honest in your interpersonal dealings? I know I'm not.
How can we get all riled up about the one government organization spying on us, and be completely neutral towards (or should that read in favor of?) another government agency spying on someone else, just because that someone does something we don't like?
I hate spam as much as the next guy, but if we want a chance of keeping our privacy private, it has to be unconditional.
Failure to RTFA if I've ever seen one. No, 'teh amount of electricity produced from the HDD is not directly proportional to the size of the HDD!!!!!1111111' (sic)
The DMCAv2 has a built-in self-destruct device. Powerful explosives built into the Act react to Methane, which, as we all know, is prevalent around large piles of bullshit, resulting in a massive explosion of so-called "Logical" radiation which destroys the mind of every corporate executive and corporate lawyer within a one-mile radius.
[Q] James, I have this necktie for you that automatically turns into a noose. It may come in handy. And even though I've said this every day for the past 70 years, and you never have, please try to bring it back in one piece.
"Female" refers to the anatomical female of the species capable of producing offspring following fertilization by a male. "Wom[a|e]n" is something else entirely. There's probably a reason people here are using one and not the other.
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Damn Atkins diet.
I'd rather see an ISP that actively protects its users' privacy.
RIAA: All your IP are belong to us!
VigilanteISP: Say hello to my little friend.
[gunfire and explosions]
RIAA: (This line intentionally left blank to represent the total mortality rate imparted upon the RIAA's Legion of Undea^H^H^H^H^HLawyers)
> If you think about it, people who steal stuff on the internet might end up contributing to loss of freedom on the internet - not worth it! As multi-national corporations take over media and general control of governments, I believe that keeping the internet free becomes a major concern and goal.
Maybe it's strange that I consider freedom to access art a.. freedom, but... What's the point of being free to do something if, when you do that thing, you lose the freedom? Wouldn't that mean that you're not really free to do it in the first place?
It's those four-letter organizations that are pushing DRM, and suing "violators" that are taking away our freedoms, not us.
Damn, man, you fucked this shit up all crazy-like.
Humans research laser weapons.
Aliens bring us plasma weapons.
The Heavy Plasma Cannon is the best infantry weapon in the game, except that it's heavy.
Laser weapons are actually quite good- The rifle is accurate, doesn't use "ammo," and is relatively light.
Yes, but only where it does not relate to The Matrix trilogy or LotR.
If its hippies that are starting all this, I say PASS ME THAT JOINT!!!!
Hey, even if it's not...
Well, Dijkstra's Algorithm is pretty relevent, but I don't see what that has to do with what's "on that radar screen". And, in any case, to more properly address your comments- Java is slow, and laughed at. C# is Microsoft (I.e., not open) and less than portable. Furthermore, a lot of CS work is maintaining software, and all the Java knowledge in the world won't help you with the fifty-thousand line FORTRAN program you're getting paid to maintain.
Also, C++ and, as one of your responders aptly noted, Perl are not "legacy technology"- Just because something is old doesn't mean it's out of date. I won't pretend to be qualified to properly extoll the virtues of C++, but if you're really curious, I'm sure you could e-mail one of the C.S. profs here, bs at cs.tamu.edu (Bjarne Stroustrup).
> giant deranged Penguin that eats Seattle.
I don't see the downside?
> a consistent user interface
bash is pretty consistent. Just because you choose a different candy coating to go around it than someone else doesn't make it not.
> easy OS install
If this is what you're concerned about, Redhat is reportedly easier to install than Windows. Enjoy.
> decent media player
mplayer and xmms. What more do you need, for chrissake?
There's also Intimate.
Now, to go waste my paycheck buying a CF card & reader, whoop!
Besides the fact that (a) my university only provides a free VPN client for wifi for desktop machines (including Linux), which means I can now use my PDA to get on my campus' wireless network, (b) I can run & compile (assumable, given time) anything for Linux, which means I have a vastly improved collection of software to choose from which I do not have to pay $50 a piece for, (c) I could have Linux in my pocket, and (d) my Grenade-Launcher-Wielding-Penguin background will no longer be just fluff, no, I don't see any reason to put Linux on the Axim.
Four years ago, Violence, Crime, and Drug Use were legalized in Bhutan.
Maybe I just have the same 'condition' as Mr. Stenlund, but are you honestly trying to tell us that you are completely honest in your interpersonal dealings? I know I'm not.
Simply put, it's not always as easy as "[spending] 7 hours a day in the real world improving [your]self".
This might just be trolling, but...
How can we get all riled up about the one government organization spying on us, and be completely neutral towards (or should that read in favor of?) another government agency spying on someone else, just because that someone does something we don't like?
I hate spam as much as the next guy, but if we want a chance of keeping our privacy private, it has to be unconditional.
I'm not familiar with WIMP.. Can you provide a link?
Failure to RTFA if I've ever seen one. No, 'teh amount of electricity produced from the HDD is not directly proportional to the size of the HDD!!!!!1111111' (sic)
Most plastics nowadays are non-petroleum-based synthetics. Word.
In other news:
The DMCAv2 has a built-in self-destruct device. Powerful explosives built into the Act react to Methane, which, as we all know, is prevalent around large piles of bullshit, resulting in a massive explosion of so-called "Logical" radiation which destroys the mind of every corporate executive and corporate lawyer within a one-mile radius.
You left out a major plot point:
[Q] James, I have this necktie for you that automatically turns into a noose. It may come in handy. And even though I've said this every day for the past 70 years, and you never have, please try to bring it back in one piece.
First season of Deep Space Nine costs >$100. :/
(That's over $375,000 Canadian!)
...What is that in furlongs/tick, again?
"Female" refers to the anatomical female of the species capable of producing offspring following fertilization by a male. "Wom[a|e]n" is something else entirely. There's probably a reason people here are using one and not the other.
Electricity from the sun, you say?
An indirect process over time, you say?
Genius! Off to the patent office with me, and then to my lawyer to file suit against Mother Nature. Fossil fuels my foot...
The Handspring Port is just PCMCIA, same as CF.
The only difference is that they changed the little plastic nubs on the slot that let you insert or not insert what you want.