I have not read the article, because I am currently too lazy. But I bet you anything, if it hasn't mentioned anything about installing Linux in your car, somebody's going to get a crazy idea from this and try to pull it off. What use it would be, I have no idea.
You do have a point, sort of... though it's a bit skewed by your overwhelming rage. Still, I'm a Gentoo user myself, formerly a Manrake user.. and I've got to say that Gentoo is definetly the best distro around. However, it's no easy install.
Now for someone like myself who enjoys spending numerous hours tinkering with settings and getting to know my OS... it's great, and I'm not complaining. After you install Gentoo the first time, it's pretty easy thereon out (it's really just the initial startup that's a bitch).
Now could my mother install Gentoo? Hell no! But could she install Mandrake? Psh. Piece of cake.
Still, dependencies are kind of a pain in the ass with mandrake, and I agree... setting your own config options and not having to deal with the distro's binary ones is such a lifesaver. So here's what I'm thinking. Mandrake should use their skill in the area of making newbie-friendly installs, and borrow the portage system. No, I really am serious.
If they're expanding on projects like Opie and OpenZaurus, which already exist and would absolutely love contributors... why the heck fork? If there is a reason, I guess I just don't see it.
If you're talking about the development of an online world... you're talking about the way people interact. This is true, and it does involve sociology and psychology. However, if you're talking about the devlopment of communities, sects, and such in your online game, that will happen naturally within the boundaries your game sets (or lack thereof). Focus on the game.... you'll get a better gaming society if there's a better game.
If you're out there, e-mail me. Let me turn you in, and I'll give you.50%!
Dude, don't do it! Don't take the money from SCO, even if you're the one turning in the cracker that produced the virus! You see, SCO is going to "give" you the money, and after that they'll sue you saying you stole it!
mmph. This is getting extremely off-topic, but I feel the need to post my opinion here.
You accuse Socrates of dying for a cause, which you think is wrong because "life is sacred." Very well. But how sacred is one's life when one throws it away? The only way Socrates could have stayed alive would have been to go against everything he believed in. He would have been forced to reject the entire point he developed his life around: the persuit of truth. (In fact, this very discussion is brought up in Crito... Crito tries to convince Socrates to escape.)
If he lived, he would not have been allowed to remember, my friend. Would it have been better for him to reject all he lived for. Would he been truly living? Perhaps you have not learned that life is more than simply physical existence. And yes, I agree, life is not to just be thrown away. But wouldn't be throwing away his entire life just to physically stay around a bit longer?
There are way too much violations to the GPL already. Stallman and Cia. should have a fund for sueing such idiots so that no other lamer shall think the GPL is "weak".
Look. I think they're jerks too. However, if they're going to be sued, it shouldn't be because they think the GPL is "weak," it's because they violate the GPL. If they think the GPL is weak and they comply anyway, then fine. I might not like them, but that's no reason to sue (and it doesn't make the OSS/GNU community look good).
But if there's enough proof that they're violating it... and at this point I still have to study this case a bit more before I can make up my mind either way... that is the only time at which these people should be brought to court.
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Shouldn't have any problem. I didn't have any problem when I upgraded my friend's machine from 2.4 to 2.6 (no, I still haven't done it myself... too lazy.)
You missed one more major reason: because now that Microsoft has run this campaign, a bunch of other groups (magazines, ezines... I'm guessing a lot of 'zines) are going to examine them and post their results. They have in the past.
caffeine is a poison that can be used as an insecticide in plants.
that'll be enough to scare you from drinking caffeine products.
Sorry, but no. I think that we're too used to hearing how many chemicals that we consume are in all sorts of other scary things that, if you're drinking caffine, you're probably already used to hearing such things. Unless of course, you're a panic whore, like most people, I guess. But I tend to hope that most geeks are above such instant-panic media crazes.
And for the record, there's one linux system that requires usage.... that is, if you want to update it. If you want to flash the rom from a CF disk on a zaurus, that CF disk _must_ be formatted FAT16, or it doesn't work.
you know what we do at the library I work at? Well, we set up our systems so that the logs are cleared out as soon as a book is checked through on the system:)
now granted, I'm at a university library, and the books that are currently checked out obviously need to be logged somehow, but other than that, it gets cleared.
From a marketing perspective, yes. But then again, that's only because marketing is flawed. See, here's the problem... whatever trend they find to be popular of generated music will only last for so long. So basically, this won't produce any change from what's always been happening. Someone comes up with a good, original style of music, and a billion mimics shoot up trying to cash in on that. Nothing new. Eventually, that will wear out, and be replaced by a new pattern.
In other words, what this software can do is imitate, but it will never be able to innovate.
But then again, perhaps I am wrong. It isn't as if the pop world is interested in innovation anyway. More fuel to the fire of stupidity, yo.
I wonder what he was thinking? "Hm. I'm afraid of being caught for looking at child pornography... so I'll beat off in the car while driving the wrong way while I download the child porn onto my laptop. Ain't nobody gonna catch me now!"
But perhaps it would be a good idea for a murderer/burglar. Simply find someone connected with the family's house, "clean them out" of history, remove their fingers, and put them on the end of your gloves. That way when you walk around stealing things, it actually looks like there are fingerprints all over! Then you can just go and burn the fingers and body of the person in some remote location.
Or, you know, you could just... go get a job and buy things with that money for probably less effort, and much less mess. (provided the economy's doing well enough, of course.)
Gah, I still can't figure out where Forbes, or Mr. Lyons, stand on the issue of Linux and/or SCO. I think we have a case of multiple personalities on our hands. Or sell-out to highest bidder / whatever gets the best reaction of the reader.
If they did, it would be rather stupid... I mean, how do you regulate such a thing? I can have four of my computers running linux, switch another over to Linux, then switch it back, saying I've switched to another operating system... and still have my original four computers running Linux!
I mean, hell. How would they know? Are they going to confiscate my Zaurus? Don't make me laugh.
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It isn't "American made" you fool!!!!
That metal thing is clearly a very tiny alien spaceship.
The title says it all.
I have not read the article, because I am currently too lazy. But I bet you anything, if it hasn't mentioned anything about installing Linux in your car, somebody's going to get a crazy idea from this and try to pull it off. What use it would be, I have no idea.
You do have a point, sort of... though it's a bit skewed by your overwhelming rage. Still, I'm a Gentoo user myself, formerly a Manrake user.. and I've got to say that Gentoo is definetly the best distro around. However, it's no easy install.
Now for someone like myself who enjoys spending numerous hours tinkering with settings and getting to know my OS... it's great, and I'm not complaining. After you install Gentoo the first time, it's pretty easy thereon out (it's really just the initial startup that's a bitch).
Now could my mother install Gentoo? Hell no! But could she install Mandrake? Psh. Piece of cake.
Still, dependencies are kind of a pain in the ass with mandrake, and I agree... setting your own config options and not having to deal with the distro's binary ones is such a lifesaver. So here's what I'm thinking. Mandrake should use their skill in the area of making newbie-friendly installs, and borrow the portage system. No, I really am serious.
If they're expanding on projects like Opie and OpenZaurus, which already exist and would absolutely love contributors... why the heck fork? If there is a reason, I guess I just don't see it.
If you're talking about the development of an online world... you're talking about the way people interact. This is true, and it does involve sociology and psychology. However, if you're talking about the devlopment of communities, sects, and such in your online game, that will happen naturally within the boundaries your game sets (or lack thereof). Focus on the game.... you'll get a better gaming society if there's a better game.
If you're out there, e-mail me. Let me turn you in, and I'll give you .50%!
Dude, don't do it! Don't take the money from SCO, even if you're the one turning in the cracker that produced the virus! You see, SCO is going to "give" you the money, and after that they'll sue you saying you stole it!
No. I am your son.
Noooooooooooooo!!!!!!
mmph. This is getting extremely off-topic, but I feel the need to post my opinion here.
You accuse Socrates of dying for a cause, which you think is wrong because "life is sacred." Very well. But how sacred is one's life when one throws it away? The only way Socrates could have stayed alive would have been to go against everything he believed in. He would have been forced to reject the entire point he developed his life around: the persuit of truth. (In fact, this very discussion is brought up in Crito... Crito tries to convince Socrates to escape.)
If he lived, he would not have been allowed to remember, my friend. Would it have been better for him to reject all he lived for. Would he been truly living? Perhaps you have not learned that life is more than simply physical existence. And yes, I agree, life is not to just be thrown away. But wouldn't be throwing away his entire life just to physically stay around a bit longer?
There are way too much violations to the GPL already. Stallman and Cia. should have a fund for sueing such idiots so that no other lamer shall think the GPL is "weak".
Look. I think they're jerks too. However, if they're going to be sued, it shouldn't be because they think the GPL is "weak," it's because they violate the GPL. If they think the GPL is weak and they comply anyway, then fine. I might not like them, but that's no reason to sue (and it doesn't make the OSS/GNU community look good).
But if there's enough proof that they're violating it... and at this point I still have to study this case a bit more before I can make up my mind either way... that is the only time at which these people should be brought to court.
Shouldn't have any problem. I didn't have any problem when I upgraded my friend's machine from 2.4 to 2.6 (no, I still haven't done it myself... too lazy.)
Don't forget the Onion. It's better than Fox x100000000. You actually could get a gist of what's going on if you get what they're making fun of.
don't they mean gnu/linux? :)
You missed one more major reason: because now that Microsoft has run this campaign, a bunch of other groups (magazines, ezines... I'm guessing a lot of 'zines) are going to examine them and post their results. They have in the past.
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caffeine is a poison that can be used as an insecticide in plants.
that'll be enough to scare you from drinking caffeine products.
Sorry, but no. I think that we're too used to hearing how many chemicals that we consume are in all sorts of other scary things that, if you're drinking caffine, you're probably already used to hearing such things.
Unless of course, you're a panic whore, like most people, I guess. But I tend to hope that most geeks are above such instant-panic media crazes.
And for the record, there's one linux system that requires usage.... that is, if you want to update it. If you want to flash the rom from a CF disk on a zaurus, that CF disk _must_ be formatted FAT16, or it doesn't work.
you know what we do at the library I work at? Well, we set up our systems so that the logs are cleared out as soon as a book is checked through on the system :)
now granted, I'm at a university library, and the books that are currently checked out obviously need to be logged somehow, but other than that, it gets cleared.
From a marketing perspective, yes. But then again, that's only because marketing is flawed. See, here's the problem... whatever trend they find to be popular of generated music will only last for so long. So basically, this won't produce any change from what's always been happening. Someone comes up with a good, original style of music, and a billion mimics shoot up trying to cash in on that. Nothing new. Eventually, that will wear out, and be replaced by a new pattern.
In other words, what this software can do is imitate, but it will never be able to innovate.
But then again, perhaps I am wrong. It isn't as if the pop world is interested in innovation anyway. More fuel to the fire of stupidity, yo.
I wonder what he was thinking? "Hm. I'm afraid of being caught for looking at child pornography... so I'll beat off in the car while driving the wrong way while I download the child porn onto my laptop. Ain't nobody gonna catch me now!"
Not only that, but apparently we'll be seeing them going on sale... in the past! The website says, if I may quote:
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GloFish(TM) fluorescent fish will be on sale at a pet shop near you beginning January 5, 2003
Oh, I can't wait till the beginning of 2003 now! Oh, wait....
...and says "all the big guys" are out to get SCO.
Naw, don't be so pessimistic, Mr. McBride! I'm sure that Microsoft loves you.
But perhaps it would be a good idea for a murderer/burglar. Simply find someone connected with the family's house, "clean them out" of history, remove their fingers, and put them on the end of your gloves. That way when you walk around stealing things, it actually looks like there are fingerprints all over! Then you can just go and burn the fingers and body of the person in some remote location.
Or, you know, you could just... go get a job and buy things with that money for probably less effort, and much less mess. (provided the economy's doing well enough, of course.)
Gah, I still can't figure out where Forbes, or Mr. Lyons, stand on the issue of Linux and/or SCO. I think we have a case of multiple personalities on our hands. Or sell-out to highest bidder / whatever gets the best reaction of the reader.
If they did, it would be rather stupid... I mean, how do you regulate such a thing? I can have four of my computers running linux, switch another over to Linux, then switch it back, saying I've switched to another operating system... and still have my original four computers running Linux!
I mean, hell. How would they know? Are they going to confiscate my Zaurus? Don't make me laugh.