He exceeded the posted speed limit by 10 mph then braked to avoid an oncoming car when he lost control. So yes, he both "broke the laws of the road" and was "killed in traffic."
Really? A plug for a paid app? I feel like you're trolling me slashdot. The only possible reason I can see to post this is as prologue to an American lawsuit the first time a user dies using this app on a highway.
On a similar note, perhaps a story about the lawsuit against Strava would be more appropriate? A free cycling gps app that has the ability to ghost race yourself, your friends, and strangers was sued for negligence when a user broke the laws of the road trying to win a virtual race and was killed in traffic. See what I did there? A piece of free software, most people own a bicycle, tricky legal questions arising from technology, more than just an add.
Seriously, the local planetarium used to put on laser shows with fog machines and way cooler effects than this, they worked on the same principal. Not to mention the music was a lot better.
You mean Honeycomb, not Gingerbread. Only the kernel is GPL. You can get the source for that. The rest of Android itself is Google's to do whatever they please with. Before Honeycomb it was Apache liscensed. Now the source is closed.
Their stated reason was they didn't want people to create a "really bad user experience" trying to cram Honeycomb into devices not capable of taking it.
Always sounded more to me like they gave Motorola a deal where they would be the only Honeycomb vendor with the Xoom.
As a bike salesman, I can say that more often than not when people bring the "Expert friend" with them they don't know nearly as much as they think they do and really just confuse the process. Just because you like $2k+ bikes, or you ride a lot, doesn't mean you understand the differences in $500-$700 bikes in brands you probably aren't familiar with.
You're paying $1400 dollars for a titanium shell...
And OS X. Sure, there's hackintosh, but who wants to use a dell mini? Finding a decent laptop with a full-size screen that has 100% OS X driver support is pretty difficult for those tech oriented and impossible for your mom.
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He exceeded the posted speed limit by 10 mph then braked to avoid an oncoming car when he lost control. So yes, he both "broke the laws of the road" and was "killed in traffic."
http://bicycling.com/blogs/roadrights/2012/08/13/suing-strava/
Really? A plug for a paid app? I feel like you're trolling me slashdot. The only possible reason I can see to post this is as prologue to an American lawsuit the first time a user dies using this app on a highway.
On a similar note, perhaps a story about the lawsuit against Strava would be more appropriate? A free cycling gps app that has the ability to ghost race yourself, your friends, and strangers was sued for negligence when a user broke the laws of the road trying to win a virtual race and was killed in traffic. See what I did there? A piece of free software, most people own a bicycle, tricky legal questions arising from technology, more than just an add.
But hey, what do I know? I'm no Samzenpus!
That's what people say, however I know several very long term vegans and they seem quite a bit healthier than your average red meat loving American.
disclaimer: I love hamburgers.
"It's not "almost all China". That's completely retarded."
It's completely slowed? Meaning it will be right in the future?
Oh, no, I get it. You're making fun of the mentally handicapped.
Awesome.
Seriously, the local planetarium used to put on laser shows with fog machines and way cooler effects than this, they worked on the same principal. Not to mention the music was a lot better.
Pretty lame.
Let me guess... your parents are geeks?
I've met lots of geeks and don't have any children, autistic or otherwise. Am I doing it wrong?
To be fair, that did require scrolling. I mean, come on. Reading?
Am I missing your point? The source code for Gingerbread is, and has been, available. Sure.
The article is talking about Ice Cream Sandwich.
I remember more Natalie Portman, Grits, and First Post personally.
It's OK to be wrong.
Didn't we already discuss this?
http://www.bgr.com/2009/03/05/breakdown-of-blackberry-app-world-pricing-structure/
To get into their ap store cost $200. Without that you are DOA.
http://www.bgr.com/2009/03/05/breakdown-of-blackberry-app-world-pricing-structure/
There's a link discussing the $200 fee to have your app listed in their ap store circa 2009.
I get my "facts" from developing apps in 2009. How about you?
At the time? We're talking through the end of 2010. A little slow to react!
For years RIM charged $200 to register as a developer before you could make any apps. Just a few months ago they announced they are "waiving" the fee.
You spent years "waiving" potential developers to other platforms. No one wants to spend $200 on a weekend hobby, and that's what most apps are.
I'm sure. I've just seen a rash of hash tags used on facebook and other forms of print recently. They make me irrationally angry.
Twitter hash tags don't work on Slashdot.
Just thought you may want to know.
Bandwidth is actually a small cost for them. Both DVD mailing and licensing far eclipse bandwidth in their costs.
It costs them abput $0.05 in bandwidth to stream a feature length film.
You mean Honeycomb, not Gingerbread. Only the kernel is GPL. You can get the source for that. The rest of Android itself is Google's to do whatever they please with. Before Honeycomb it was Apache liscensed. Now the source is closed.
Their stated reason was they didn't want people to create a "really bad user experience" trying to cram Honeycomb into devices not capable of taking it.
Always sounded more to me like they gave Motorola a deal where they would be the only Honeycomb vendor with the Xoom.
Or that "legally blind" can still mean usable vision. He uses a screen magnifier according to the article.
As a bike salesman, I can say that more often than not when people bring the "Expert friend" with them they don't know nearly as much as they think they do and really just confuse the process. Just because you like $2k+ bikes, or you ride a lot, doesn't mean you understand the differences in $500-$700 bikes in brands you probably aren't familiar with.
Australia takes the cake when it comes to abbreviated words. Seriously, I'm surprised they don't abbreviate "cat."
I think the real problem is that people mostly can't afford to live close to where they work.
No, most people can't afford the American Dream of a yard, two car garage, 3000 square feet, and a 30 year mortgage close to where they work.
If you don't buy into that there is plenty of inexpensive living available. At least in my city.
Woosh!
You're paying $1400 dollars for a titanium shell...
And OS X. Sure, there's hackintosh, but who wants to use a dell mini? Finding a decent laptop with a full-size screen that has 100% OS X driver support is pretty difficult for those tech oriented and impossible for your mom.