Actually, there was a whole dot-com phenomena of putting "i" in front of things too. iDefense Labs is the one that springs immediately to mind as a survivor from that era.
I wish you would be allowed to sleep completely flat (as in a bunk like a ship would be good enough for me). Would be great for trans-atlantic flights. I fly quite frequently and changing hours, planes and means of transport make me kinda tired. The average flight is 18 hours, with delays 24 hours of eyes-wide-open travelling fun.
Most airlines provide this on long-hauls. It's called First Class.
I also wish they would allow you to have sex on an airplane. Might not be for all Slashdotters, but as a frequent member of the High Mile Club,...
Beating off in the head doesn't get you into the Mile High Club.
"The terms of the Vista EULA, like the current EULA related to the 'Windows Genuine Advantage,' allows Microsoft to unilaterally decide that you have breached the terms of the agreement, and they can essentially disable the software, and possibly deny you access to critical files on your computer without benefit of proof, hearing, testimony or judicial intervention. In fact, if Microsoft is wrong, and your software is, in fact, properly licensed, you probably will be forced to buy a license to another copy of the operating system from Microsoft just to be able to get access to your files, and then you can sue Microsoft for the original license fee."
It's possible that Bill Gates is paying people to read email too. You will probably wait a long time for the money however.
By way of counterpoint, there have been numerous articles written that point out that many (most?) of the successful F/OSS programs have some sort of "benevolent dictator" who makes the final decisions as to what goes and what doesn't. Linux kernel development is the classic example.
I deal with the technical press frequently. The golden rule is never piss somebody off. Stallman did and he's paying the price. Actions often have consequences.
Is the story slanted? Definitely.
Is it factual? I don't know about how much code rms has written recently, but other than that, it sure looks factual to me.
He does not deserve the treatment Forbes gave him. Quotes include: "a lesser-known programmer-infamously more obstinate and far more eccentric than Torvalds-wields a startling amount of control as this revolution's resident enforcer" "He and a band of anarchist acolytes long have waged war on the commercial software industry" "A cantankerous and finger-wagging freewheeler, Stallman won't comment on any of this because he was upset by a previous story written by this writer." "in some ways he is downright bizarre. He is corpulent and slovenly, with long, scraggly hair, strands of which he has been known to pluck out and toss into a bowl of soup he is eating." "Stallman engages in what he calls "rhinophytophilia"-"nasal sex" (also his term) with flowers" "His site also boasts a recording of him singing-a capella and badly-his own anthem to free software." "He hasn't hacked much new code in a decade or more." "Stallman labors mightily to control how others think, speak and act, arguing, in Orwellian doublespeak, that his rules are necessary for people to be "free."" "Long ago Stallman was a gifted programmer." "Most major tech vendors declined comment rather than risk tangling with Stallman's enforcers, such as his sidekick and attorney, Columbia Law School professor Eben Moglen."
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Well duh! What did you think they were negotiating for? Brand names are worth millions of dollars.
Actually, there was a whole dot-com phenomena of putting "i" in front of things too. iDefense Labs is the one that springs immediately to mind as a survivor from that era.
I guess if you're still living with your mom, you might consider it a large sum.
You can, but your refund will be in RMB, not USD. :)
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
Great observation, except for the fact that the sighting took place in November.
Who cares what's on there? If you used a strong, 1-time key, you're done.
Usually if you have enough cocaine, you don't need paid help.. volunteers appear.
and that's not pennies on the dollar. Oh wait, it's actually pennies.
I wish you would be allowed to sleep completely flat (as in a bunk like a ship would be good enough for me). Would be great for trans-atlantic flights. I fly quite frequently and changing hours, planes and means of transport make me kinda tired. The average flight is 18 hours, with delays 24 hours of eyes-wide-open travelling fun.
Most airlines provide this on long-hauls. It's called First Class.
I also wish they would allow you to have sex on an airplane. Might not be for all Slashdotters, but as a frequent member of the High Mile Club,...
Beating off in the head doesn't get you into the Mile High Club.
...it [Microsoft] has degenerated into a series of disconnected fiefdoms that aren't all moving in the same direction.
The same statement can be made to apply to nearly any Fortune 500 company. It's not something unique to Microsoft, but rather a function of size.
http://www.networkmirror.com/ioK7jCMSddcKibor/neos mart.net/blog/archives/294/2/
"The terms of the Vista EULA, like the current EULA related to the 'Windows Genuine Advantage,' allows Microsoft to unilaterally decide that you have breached the terms of the agreement, and they can essentially disable the software, and possibly deny you access to critical files on your computer without benefit of proof, hearing, testimony or judicial intervention. In fact, if Microsoft is wrong, and your software is, in fact, properly licensed, you probably will be forced to buy a license to another copy of the operating system from Microsoft just to be able to get access to your files, and then you can sue Microsoft for the original license fee."
It's possible that Bill Gates is paying people to read email too. You will probably wait a long time for the money however.
There are so many over-budget, behind-schedule public-sector IT projects involving non-Linux systems that they dont make the headlines any more.
Few, if any, involve rolling out Windows to the desktop.
This is video, not audio
Um, perhaps you have your "all Stallman, all the time" filter on? All the thumbs work for me.
Still around, still useful, just not commonplace.
After that, they're on their own.
Why on earth would your parents need to log off of their personal machines when not in use? Do they take in boarders or something?
By way of counterpoint, there have been numerous articles written that point out that many (most?) of the successful F/OSS programs have some sort of "benevolent dictator" who makes the final decisions as to what goes and what doesn't. Linux kernel development is the classic example.
I deal with the technical press frequently. The golden rule is never piss somebody off. Stallman did and he's paying the price. Actions often have consequences.
Is the story slanted? Definitely.
Is it factual? I don't know about how much code rms has written recently, but other than that, it sure looks factual to me.
Did forbes report facts, or make stuff up?
He does not deserve the treatment Forbes gave him. Quotes include:
"a lesser-known programmer-infamously more obstinate and far more eccentric than Torvalds-wields a startling amount of control as this revolution's resident enforcer"
"He and a band of anarchist acolytes long have waged war on the commercial software industry"
"A cantankerous and finger-wagging freewheeler, Stallman won't comment on any of this because he was upset by a previous story written by this writer."
"in some ways he is downright bizarre. He is corpulent and slovenly, with long, scraggly hair, strands of which he has been known to pluck out and toss into a bowl of soup he is eating."
"Stallman engages in what he calls "rhinophytophilia"-"nasal sex" (also his term) with flowers"
"His site also boasts a recording of him singing-a capella and badly-his own anthem to free software."
"He hasn't hacked much new code in a decade or more."
"Stallman labors mightily to control how others think, speak and act, arguing, in Orwellian doublespeak, that his rules are necessary for people to be "free.""
"Long ago Stallman was a gifted programmer."
"Most major tech vendors declined comment rather than risk tangling with Stallman's enforcers, such as his sidekick and attorney, Columbia Law School professor Eben Moglen."
Like it's the anniversary of the supposed origin of Friday the 13th being unlucky? October 13, 1307
You planned on having a child when you knew going into it that you could not be emotionally available. Nice.
These are all issues you should have thought about before having unprotected sex. What will happen to your son if something tragic happens to his mom?
http://www.networkmirror.com/e_zi0XdE7_2rIRat/www. kevincook.net/NXTHack/index.htm