For the most part, we're in it because we want to know. Maybe you think that's a selfish reason, and maybe it is, but when we discover something we immediately share it with the world. The enduring gifts of mathematics are that it extends the boundaries of what is possible with current technology, while presenting us with direction for the future.
The fact is, this sort of "artistic dictatorship" is a relatively recent invention. I don't know of any art that doesn't derive from other art, do you ?
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The common theme behind excessive and restrictive patents and lengthly and restrictive copyrights is what has me disgusted. Our progress, both technological and cultural, relies heavily on derived work. Inventors and artists alike borrow ideas and add their own to create new technology and works, and the thing we find most appaling is that some people would slow this progress, stop it entirely if possible, to reap more than their fair share of rewards. Sure your invention was great, it will help people and make us happy, but the next guy's invention will be even better, so get the hell out of his way.
I think copyright is neccesary, but why must it be so long ? And why cover derivative works at all ? I think patents are neccesary, but how can they be so broad ? Why should one person stop all others from persuing an entire area of innovation ?
My favorite feature in computer programs: dialog boxes which pop up and have a check box "don't show this ever again". If my fridge had a button "shut up and just be a fridge from now on", maybe I wouldn't mind.
I prefer simpler, well done "retro" style games. Games don't have to be the biggest, most elaborate technical juggernaut to be good. Interesting gameplay, solid graphics, and polished sound has always been a sure thing. BTW, I love Frozen Bubble on Linux, and I'm considering Space Tripper. Can anyone suggest other great games for Linux ?
I can't understand why none of my emails ever get through. Let me start by first introducing myself, I am Dr. Zork the Almighty, a manager at the SOCIETE GENERALE BANK NIG. LTD. Lagos. I have come across your name in a private search for a reliable and reputable person to handle a very confidential transaction. I am looking for a foriegn partner to assist in a transaction involving FIVE BILLION US$ currently in an escrow account.
Personally, I'm going to wait before there's something fundamentally wrong with Gentoo before I switch. This guy seems to have a lot of sour grapes, although when money is involved you can kindof see why. If you're concerned about for-profit, etc, you might want to use Debian GNU/Linux.
Gentoo Linux is for-profit. He expected they would spin off a company to do embedded systems, and that he would be "in on it". Turns out that wasn't the case, so he forked the project (it's all GPL, after all) and he's going to do his own thing. Kudos to him, so long as this doesn't turn into a FUD war.
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Of all the times and places for that to happen.
For the most part, we're in it because we want to know. Maybe you think that's a selfish reason, and maybe it is, but when we discover something we immediately share it with the world. The enduring gifts of mathematics are that it extends the boundaries of what is possible with current technology, while presenting us with direction for the future.
Damn, I'm too tired to be reading, I didn't even see the difference until you pointed it out.
The fact is, this sort of "artistic dictatorship" is a relatively recent invention. I don't know of any art that doesn't derive from other art, do you ?
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Begin rant
The common theme behind excessive and restrictive patents and lengthly and restrictive copyrights is what has me disgusted. Our progress, both technological and cultural, relies heavily on derived work. Inventors and artists alike borrow ideas and add their own to create new technology and works, and the thing we find most appaling is that some people would slow this progress, stop it entirely if possible, to reap more than their fair share of rewards. Sure your invention was great, it will help people and make us happy, but the next guy's invention will be even better, so get the hell out of his way.
I think copyright is neccesary, but why must it be so long ? And why cover derivative works at all ? I think patents are neccesary, but how can they be so broad ? Why should one person stop all others from persuing an entire area of innovation ?
Money money money money money. Bastards.
My favorite feature in computer programs: dialog boxes which pop up and have a check box "don't show this ever again". If my fridge had a button "shut up and just be a fridge from now on", maybe I wouldn't mind.
Or more appropriately, "Offtopic".
"Damn, you mean there's going to be a war ? Screw that shit, I'm outta here."
I think the war was over some jerk's birthday or something.
Tell that to my walrii, octopii, and cactii.
hahahaha awesome.
I prefer simpler, well done "retro" style games. Games don't have to be the biggest, most elaborate technical juggernaut to be good. Interesting gameplay, solid graphics, and polished sound has always been a sure thing. BTW, I love Frozen Bubble on Linux, and I'm considering Space Tripper. Can anyone suggest other great games for Linux ?
I can't understand why none of my emails ever get through. Let me start by first introducing myself, I am Dr. Zork the Almighty, a manager at the SOCIETE GENERALE BANK NIG. LTD. Lagos. I have come across your name in a private search for a reliable and reputable person to handle a very confidential transaction. I am looking for a foriegn partner to assist in a transaction involving FIVE BILLION US$ currently in an escrow account.
Better yet, fanatical Mac users can wear it as a hat and receive special telepathic messages from Steve Jobs...
The armed forces are not a corporation... yet.
This is probably the funniest post on the the whole damn page.
I'm interested in who is responsible for making a free-software distribution of LaTeX.
Who did LaTeX ? Is there a reference to the story ? I owe them big time.
I'd like to avoid overkill, but not when there's the possibility of underkill.
Personally, I'm going to wait before there's something fundamentally wrong with Gentoo before I switch. This guy seems to have a lot of sour grapes, although when money is involved you can kindof see why. If you're concerned about for-profit, etc, you might want to use Debian GNU/Linux.
Gecko vs KHTML is an excellent example !
Gentoo Linux is for-profit. He expected they would spin off a company to do embedded systems, and that he would be "in on it". Turns out that wasn't the case, so he forked the project (it's all GPL, after all) and he's going to do his own thing. Kudos to him, so long as this doesn't turn into a FUD war.
Good point. I'd like to add however, that Disney and other media companies consider the public domain to be their competition.
But will they be in the public domain ?
You mean like how they renamed the Patriot Act to the "Not Very Patriotic At All Act" ?
Vote for John Doolittle. That sounds like a pretty safe bet. I'd much rather have him than that James Crazysonofabitch guy.