When I first got my new system, I was looking for the power button on the front of my subwoofer. Noticing the little button, looking directly at it, I pushed it in and was blinded by a furious, burning blue LED right above the fucking power button.
Now I like it, because even when I turn the lights off the blue glow of the subwoofer is good reading light.
He is ignoring the role that Linus Torvalds and some of his trusted lieutenants like Alan Cox
The key word here is "trusted". The notion of trusting contributors is exactly what he's talking about: somebody might gain your trust - it's been proven time and time again to me that no matter how nice and helpful somebody seems, you should rarely trust them.
Don't get me wrong, I think he's full of shit, but it's the "good will" aspect of FOSS he's bitching about.
... if laws were ever passed - by any government, anywhere - against Linux/OSS following a security breach or some such shit. And the thing is, it really wouldn't surprise me if it happenned.
On another note, this guy is a fool:
Now that foreign intelligence agencies and terrorists know that Linux is going to control our most advanced defense systems, they can use fake identities to contribute subversive software... If Linux is compromised, our defenses could be disabled, spied upon or commandeered... Everyday new code is added to Linux in Russia, China and elsewhere throughout the world. Everyday that code is incorporated into our command, control, communications and weapons systems. This must stop.
Well, honestly, what's to stop somebody terroristish from getting a job at Microsoft, hmm?
This is actually a lot more offensive than a stab at Linux. This is a stab at ALL Free/Open Source software. You really don't think he's just talking about the Kernel do you?
Calling it "Linux" is just a way for him to side-step the obvious positive connotations of the words "Free" and "Open". He's intentionally seeking to damage Linux. Why? He's a soul leeching asshole, that's why.
And if the U.S. Navy are in all honesty swayed by his words, then I really do worry about the future of Linux. At least, for you poor bastards in America.
Generally the sites stay up anyway (usually a link to the normal home page), and they serve to make people aware of something that may very well be important to them.
I just thought it was a logical use of the force that would make Yoda appear to be a badass.
Gee I wish Yoda and Anakin could have traded places.
*fanfare, enter waddling midget in a black suit & face mask, supported by a walking cane*
Yoda: Your father I am, Luke.
Luke: Noooooooo
Yoda: Yeeeeesss
Luke: Noooooooo
Yoda chops off Luke's hand
Luke: Nooooooooo
Leia: Hey Lukey, want to get kinky?
Luke: Nooooooooo
Leia: Fine. Just because I'm your fucking sister.
Yoda: *raspy laugh* Oh, oh, a pun you make, princess of bun features.
Leia: What? Oh! "Fucking" sister! hahaha!
Luke: Noooooooooo
Yoda: Underestimate the power of the dark side, you should not.
Luke:... ?
Yoda:... more appropriate at the time, it did seem.
*this continues for a while until music breaks in with MC Hammer's "Can't Touch This" and the Vader-Yoda performs all hella crazy funk moves, bouncing off walls and shit.*
But I'm not sure how taking their photograph or fingerprints on entry would have done anything to stop it.
Well, it wouldn't. Should they pull a fingerprint from the next smouldering plane/train/bus/tanker, they'll be able to say "Oh, we actually have proof who might have done it this time."
I don't see why though. I mean, they SAY that already anyway.
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I think it's a Dilbert reference. Dilbert's boss has pointy hair and, IIRC, is referred to as "PHB".
Woah, insightful post. Thanks so much for your input.
I've actually already considered studying things like electrical engineering in addition to the Bachelor of IT majoring in Software Engineering I'm currently doing, but I'm not sure that I can hold out for another three or four years to do the EE degree.
And then there's the cost factor. HECS here in Australia is wonderful, but at some stage I have to pay it all back.
I would really like to get into this sort of stuff though - embedded software/interfacing hardware to software and vice versa. I've looked into things like SCADA quickly but never actually found an introduction to it all.
Is there anything you can suggest I try outside of going back to Uni for another N years? Some abundance of EE information that I can tap into?:)
Secondly, keep in mind that we'd really be *fixing* a planet that nature has let die here.
Uh, despite actions that seem to suggest otherwise (cloning for example), humanity is NOT nature/God/all-knowing. See, we're prone to things called "mistakes".
I'm not anti-human, but to say "hey, we can fix things!" is just ignorant. We're fools, you and I.
Small mistakes on a large scale can be catastrophic.
Third, it's not like doing this would necessarily kill any life forms on Mars anyway. The process would be extremely gradual -- we're talking hundreds of years or more here -- giving microbes, etc. plenty of time to adapt. Heck, we might be giving a boost to what life there might be on Mars.
You're shitting me? "Hundreds of years" is nothing in terms of the universe. Certainly not long enough to say "Hey, fuck you microbes. Make way for progress."
Heck, we might be giving a boost to what life there might be on Mars.
Now you're living in a dream world. Yeah, MAYBE we'll be giving them a boost.
Slashdot Mirror
Since then, I pretty much only watch Discovery/History channels with a rare forray into the SciFi channel.
... beware, everyone - not watching T.V. for a month may turn you into a no-life nature nerd like my father.
Holy shit
These guys are VIRTUOSOS.
I'll second that. Anybody criticising this astounding effort is likely one of those "I play games, therefore I may judge them on a technical basis."
Hint: you really, really don't know just how hard it would be to do this shit.
>>> 1024/3
341
>>> 341*0.99
337.58999999999997
Python tells me, about $337.60, 341 songs at current iTunes prices.
Or about $1000 at future iTunes prices.
Better he DOS the connection than decrypt it, yeah?
When I first got my new system, I was looking for the power button on the front of my subwoofer. Noticing the little button, looking directly at it, I pushed it in and was blinded by a furious, burning blue LED right above the fucking power button.
Now I like it, because even when I turn the lights off the blue glow of the subwoofer is good reading light.
He is ignoring the role that Linus Torvalds and some of his trusted lieutenants like Alan Cox
The key word here is "trusted". The notion of trusting contributors is exactly what he's talking about: somebody might gain your trust - it's been proven time and time again to me that no matter how nice and helpful somebody seems, you should rarely trust them.
Don't get me wrong, I think he's full of shit, but it's the "good will" aspect of FOSS he's bitching about.
... if laws were ever passed - by any government, anywhere - against Linux/OSS following a security breach or some such shit. And the thing is, it really wouldn't surprise me if it happenned.
... If Linux is compromised, our defenses could be disabled, spied upon or commandeered ... Everyday new code is added to Linux in Russia, China and elsewhere throughout the world. Everyday that code is incorporated into our command, control, communications and weapons systems. This must stop.
On another note, this guy is a fool:
Now that foreign intelligence agencies and terrorists know that Linux is going to control our most advanced defense systems, they can use fake identities to contribute subversive software
Well, honestly, what's to stop somebody terroristish from getting a job at Microsoft, hmm?
This is actually a lot more offensive than a stab at Linux. This is a stab at ALL Free/Open Source software. You really don't think he's just talking about the Kernel do you?
Calling it "Linux" is just a way for him to side-step the obvious positive connotations of the words "Free" and "Open". He's intentionally seeking to damage Linux. Why? He's a soul leeching asshole, that's why.
And if the U.S. Navy are in all honesty swayed by his words, then I really do worry about the future of Linux. At least, for you poor bastards in America.
Generally the sites stay up anyway (usually a link to the normal home page), and they serve to make people aware of something that may very well be important to them.
What's the issue?
Because pr0n would be illegal, you insensitive clod.
Sarovar.org is India's first portal to host projects under Free/Open source licenses
Cool! Let's outsource SourceForge!
it's a slow news day, you insensitive clod!
Would make for some interesting board meetings, yeah?
CEO: Profits are well and truly up because of my wonderful leadership!
*sound of several bits of dung being flung through the air with dull plops*
CEO: You're too kind, really.
Cheers to that. Here's hoping he doesn't Tomb Raider-ify her.
Aint it cool news reported the title was going to be The Creeping Fear.
... I feel something ... strange ...
... no, I just farted.
Vader: *creep creep* are you bound by fear yet?
Jedi: Nup.
Vader: *creep creep* now?
Jedi: Hrm
Vader: Yes??? A disturbance in the force maybe? A fearsome disturbance????
Jedi: Hmm
Vader: You stinky bastard!
I just thought it was a logical use of the force that would make Yoda appear to be a badass.
... ?
... more appropriate at the time, it did seem.
Gee I wish Yoda and Anakin could have traded places.
*fanfare, enter waddling midget in a black suit & face mask, supported by a walking cane*
Yoda: Your father I am, Luke.
Luke: Noooooooo
Yoda: Yeeeeesss
Luke: Noooooooo
Yoda chops off Luke's hand
Luke: Nooooooooo
Leia: Hey Lukey, want to get kinky?
Luke: Nooooooooo
Leia: Fine. Just because I'm your fucking sister.
Yoda: *raspy laugh* Oh, oh, a pun you make, princess of bun features.
Leia: What? Oh! "Fucking" sister! hahaha!
Luke: Noooooooooo
Yoda: Underestimate the power of the dark side, you should not.
Luke:
Yoda:
*this continues for a while until music breaks in with MC Hammer's "Can't Touch This" and the Vader-Yoda performs all hella crazy funk moves, bouncing off walls and shit.*
Yeah, it's WinAmp 2 with a few slow bits and with AOL advertising tacked on.
LOL! :)
I didn't actually read that article, but I had a lot of fun racing the menu up and down the page.
But I'm not sure how taking their photograph or fingerprints on entry would have done anything to stop it.
Well, it wouldn't. Should they pull a fingerprint from the next smouldering plane/train/bus/tanker, they'll be able to say "Oh, we actually have proof who might have done it this time."
I don't see why though. I mean, they SAY that already anyway.
I think it's a Dilbert reference. Dilbert's boss has pointy hair and, IIRC, is referred to as "PHB".
:S
Took me a while to work it out too
Sounds almost like Slashdot. I never get shit done when I have access to the internet because of this place.
That's ridiculous. The only way you could manage to get hold of that many pearls is if you were an oyster far-... oh.
Woah, insightful post. Thanks so much for your input.
:)
I've actually already considered studying things like electrical engineering in addition to the Bachelor of IT majoring in Software Engineering I'm currently doing, but I'm not sure that I can hold out for another three or four years to do the EE degree.
And then there's the cost factor. HECS here in Australia is wonderful, but at some stage I have to pay it all back.
I would really like to get into this sort of stuff though - embedded software/interfacing hardware to software and vice versa. I've looked into things like SCADA quickly but never actually found an introduction to it all.
Is there anything you can suggest I try outside of going back to Uni for another N years? Some abundance of EE information that I can tap into?
I really hope he's wrong. If software development becomes too much more "point-and-click", I'll have devoted my life so far to obsolescence
Secondly, keep in mind that we'd really be *fixing* a planet that nature has let die here.
Uh, despite actions that seem to suggest otherwise (cloning for example), humanity is NOT nature/God/all-knowing. See, we're prone to things called "mistakes".
I'm not anti-human, but to say "hey, we can fix things!" is just ignorant. We're fools, you and I.
Small mistakes on a large scale can be catastrophic.
Third, it's not like doing this would necessarily kill any life forms on Mars anyway. The process would be extremely gradual -- we're talking hundreds of years or more here -- giving microbes, etc. plenty of time to adapt. Heck, we might be giving a boost to what life there might be on Mars.
You're shitting me? "Hundreds of years" is nothing in terms of the universe. Certainly not long enough to say "Hey, fuck you microbes. Make way for progress."
Heck, we might be giving a boost to what life there might be on Mars.
Now you're living in a dream world. Yeah, MAYBE we'll be giving them a boost.
I'd wager not.