Flash (and Silverlight, et al) are a threat to the Internet generally.
BS. Flash is a great way to deliver rich content on a website. It's only a threat if you think the Internet should stay in the same configuration it was in in 1983, when a 1200 baud connection was considered fast and if you wanted porn you had to print it out and hold it two feet in front of you.
Considering the level of citizen journalism that sites like YouTube and LiveLeak have enabled, all thanks to Flash, I think you need to seriously rethink your stance against that platform.
I think you have the words "content" and "platform" confused.
My hate is layered flash navigation. Like the Verizon Wireless web site. Try to log in from Linux... The login is under a flash banner. Turn off flash to log in, and you loose the navigation. So you go to a WinPC and log in wrong, and go to a "bad password, log in again" page, and save the link. Now it works in Linux. Asinine. And I bugged it with they several years ago...
Yes, it's DRM, but considering the fact that it lets you install your game anyway, as many times as you want, on whatever computer you want, I'm willing to accept it.
Because to run it under Wine, you usually need a cracked version. Once you have a cracked version, why buy one? Amusingly enough, I know a few Windows users with pirated QuakeWars, but I have yet to see a pirated Linux version. And the Linux version has no DRM...
"The presence of DRM or other software locking/security mechanisms are the result of greedy software makers knowing that not everyone is willing to pay their prices and are attempting to punish those who want to use their software anyway."
This sentiment always strikes me as odd, as it is a concept that, while obvious to me, is lost on software freeloaders. What if I were to suggest:
"The presence of locks/security systems are the result of greedy homeowners knowing that not everyone is willing to knock on their door and are attempting to punish those who want to come in anyway."
Umm... isn't that the whole point?
Just curious... When was the last time the lock on your front door broke your stove? Or your security system blew your house down? How about had a TV delivered, and they installed a security system, drilled holes in the walls with 3 inch drills, and never gave you the pass codes, but allow you to call them during business hours to disable it for 5 minute periods?
Heck, water, given the right conditions, can be made potentially explosive.
References, please.
Basic Chemistry and physics.
1) Heated to over 250f in a sealed container.
2) Addition of elemental aluminum.
I can go on, but those came to mind first. However the 15 gallons of explosive liquid in your garage come to mind first.
Yes, it does look like a zoning problem. But the typical first response to a zoning issue is the issuance of an injunction, not the seizure of large amounts of property. A reasonable response would be a court order to move it out of his house within 30 days.
Seizure and destruction of large amounts of property.
Yet there is no definition of what is "hobby" and what is "scientific research and development" in anything posted. If it is not defined, he has a good case.
I live in Houston. There are 4 churches on my street. (Bering, if you must know) Yet I have never been approached by any of them... Perhaps you find what you are looking for.
This is perfect. For years people have said "____ will be Linux." But "The Could" has almost as little meaning as "_____" so it gives specificity without having to be specific!
I actually use, and like Linux, but I hate marketing speak.
This makes me think of Transmission. http://www.transmissionbt.com/ It started on the Mac, came to linux, and is now a default Ubuntu package. Of course it spurns the FSF and uses an MIT license. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIT_License I wonder if it is because of bone headed stunts like this?
Most peole do not compare the cost of brake calipers, but of cars. A cheap Mac vs. a cheap PC, and the PC is cheaper. Not as fast, or powerful or cool, but cheaper. How about Laptops? Cheapest Mac, vs cheapest Dell with Windows? Mac looses again, but yes the Dell is not as nice... You seem to be arguing the side point, however. The main point is that Apple is not a "nice" company. Quit making fish and chips from the red herring.
So with this NDA issue, I can't buy a book, read a forum, get any assistance at all with writing my iPhone application... So what the hell good is an SDK you can't talk about? Is this cellular fight club or something?
What, you thought Apple was nice, warm and fuzzy? Where have you been? They are just as cut-throat as Microsoft. They just have cooler stuff at higher prices.
You can help a project without "fixing code." One way is by taking the support load off the hardcore devs. When you do that, for some amazing reason your bug reports also take on a greater weight. Just bitching doesn't do much.
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Flash (and Silverlight, et al) are a threat to the Internet generally.
BS. Flash is a great way to deliver rich content on a website. It's only a threat if you think the Internet should stay in the same configuration it was in in 1983, when a 1200 baud connection was considered fast and if you wanted porn you had to print it out and hold it two feet in front of you.
Considering the level of citizen journalism that sites like YouTube and LiveLeak have enabled, all thanks to Flash, I think you need to seriously rethink your stance against that platform.
I think you have the words "content" and "platform" confused.
My hate is layered flash navigation. Like the Verizon Wireless web site. Try to log in from Linux... The login is under a flash banner. Turn off flash to log in, and you loose the navigation. So you go to a WinPC and log in wrong, and go to a "bad password, log in again" page, and save the link. Now it works in Linux. Asinine. And I bugged it with they several years ago...
Are you sure it is flash, and not the buggy Hardy kernel, or the buggy FF3? I am holding at Gutsy for now, and flash works fine for me on all sites.
Other than "The flash banner is the most important thing on the page and must be on top!" thing... I mean who needs navigation drop downs anyway?
I see you've never dealt with Comcast.
I have, but I never leave them alone, and Texas is a concealed carry state. That usually makes them use the 1 inch drill. :)
Yes, it's DRM, but considering the fact that it lets you install your game anyway, as many times as you want, on whatever computer you want, I'm willing to accept it.
Yep... When ever you want.
Google "steam account disabled"
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=416971
http://board.iexbeta.com/index.php?showtopic=49587
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hGvUrNDU4I
The question is, who do you trust? Lately, big business is going down fast while "evil pirates" are getting more trustworthy. I have more trust for a 14 year old Russian kid than I do for Sony.
Because to run it under Wine, you usually need a cracked version. Once you have a cracked version, why buy one? Amusingly enough, I know a few Windows users with pirated QuakeWars, but I have yet to see a pirated Linux version. And the Linux version has no DRM...
"The presence of DRM or other software locking/security mechanisms are the result of greedy software makers knowing that not everyone is willing to pay their prices and are attempting to punish those who want to use their software anyway."
This sentiment always strikes me as odd, as it is a concept that, while obvious to me, is lost on software freeloaders. What if I were to suggest:
"The presence of locks/security systems are the result of greedy homeowners knowing that not everyone is willing to knock on their door and are attempting to punish those who want to come in anyway."
Umm... isn't that the whole point?
Just curious... When was the last time the lock on your front door broke your stove? Or your security system blew your house down? How about had a TV delivered, and they installed a security system, drilled holes in the walls with 3 inch drills, and never gave you the pass codes, but allow you to call them during business hours to disable it for 5 minute periods?
Now I have to clean the monitor... That was funny!
Heck, water, given the right conditions, can be made potentially explosive.
References, please.
Basic Chemistry and physics.
1) Heated to over 250f in a sealed container.
2) Addition of elemental aluminum.
I can go on, but those came to mind first. However the 15 gallons of explosive liquid in your garage come to mind first.
Yes, it does look like a zoning problem. But the typical first response to a zoning issue is the issuance of an injunction, not the seizure of large amounts of property. A reasonable response would be a court order to move it out of his house within 30 days.
Seizure and destruction of large amounts of property.
Yet there is no definition of what is "hobby" and what is "scientific research and development" in anything posted. If it is not defined, he has a good case.
And don't call it redundant... Stupid people need repetition!
I live in Houston. There are 4 churches on my street. (Bering, if you must know) Yet I have never been approached by any of them... Perhaps you find what you are looking for.
there's still no better way to cool off something hot than running a cool liquid around it.
There have been some advances in computer cooling.
From wiki: - Peltier cooling or thermoelectric cooling - Water cooling - Heat pipe - Phase-change cooling - Liquid nitrogen - Soft cooling
I suppose it depends on what you mean by "better".
Well, since half of those are using a liquid, you don't exactly hurt his argument.
Just remember if anyone tries to patent it, you saw the prior art here!
Nice.... Close to the top and I misspell "cloud." Friday can't come soon enough...
This is perfect. For years people have said "____ will be Linux." But "The Could" has almost as little meaning as "_____" so it gives specificity without having to be specific!
I actually use, and like Linux, but I hate marketing speak.
This makes me think of Transmission. http://www.transmissionbt.com/ It started on the Mac, came to linux, and is now a default Ubuntu package. Of course it spurns the FSF and uses an MIT license. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIT_License I wonder if it is because of bone headed stunts like this?
They might want to take a long and hard look at how well the RIAA campaign of "pissing off the people you are trying to convert" is working.
So how will all that bandwidth hurt my p2p downloads? Or will the uploads be filtered by my ISP? Oh, and I am charged by the gig...
Most peole do not compare the cost of brake calipers, but of cars. A cheap Mac vs. a cheap PC, and the PC is cheaper. Not as fast, or powerful or cool, but cheaper. How about Laptops? Cheapest Mac, vs cheapest Dell with Windows? Mac looses again, but yes the Dell is not as nice... You seem to be arguing the side point, however. The main point is that Apple is not a "nice" company. Quit making fish and chips from the red herring.
So with this NDA issue, I can't buy a book, read a forum, get any assistance at all with writing my iPhone application... So what the hell good is an SDK you can't talk about? Is this cellular fight club or something?
"If you download the SDK, you have to code." :)
What, you thought Apple was nice, warm and fuzzy? Where have you been? They are just as cut-throat as Microsoft. They just have cooler stuff at higher prices.
There is a fine line between the white-cat-stroking genius in James Bond, and the crazy cat lady from the Simpson's.
You can help a project without "fixing code." One way is by taking the support load off the hardcore devs. When you do that, for some amazing reason your bug reports also take on a greater weight. Just bitching doesn't do much.