SCO is "hoping that even if 99 percent of Linux customers laugh in their face, that there will be sufficient large companies who, for what is presumably going to be a relative drop in the bucket of their IT budgets, can potentially eliminate a cloud over their heads," he said.
Testing showed Casiano-Fernandez's blood was on the victim's clothing, which Baldwin said was enough for an arrest warrant, Cafoncelli said.
And enough for a conviction, apparently. But what happens when someone accidently gets their blood on someone they know (think two people working on a car or some other machine where accidents can happen) and then that person is murdered soon after? Unlikely? Sure. But possible.
The consumer in Japan can buy a high quality car for $18,000. The car is a very good car, just as good (if not better) than it's American counterpart. This is because the Japanese are very good at making cars. Since the consumer pays cash, he has $32,000 left to spend after buying the car.
The consumer in the U.S. can buy a similiar car,but he has to pay $22,000. He also pays cash, and has $28,000 left to spend.
In overall economic terms the Japenese consumer is now wealthier than the American consumer.. he received the same value in his car purchase, and has an additional $4000 to reinvest in the rest of the economy.
Yes, but the U.S. government gets the $4,000 dollars taxed away from the American consumer, thereby funding that consumers future welfare check.
This technology will be useful after all people get chip implants.
Imagine being able to point and click at a woman and get information about her on your mobile device, like age, sexual preferences, medical history, likes/dislikes, etc. Ah, the future looks bright indeed!
The findings are bad news for the industry, as it suggests that the baffling terms are putting people off buying the latest gadget.
Bad news for the tech industry, perhaps, but good news for the porn industry, as computer terminology like RAM, hard drive, floppy, and the like are having a stimulative effect and increasing the sales of some gadgets.
Massachusetts also told U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly that it will establish a Web site to solicit complaints about Microsoft's behavior...
...thereby replacing donotcall.gov as the hottest new website around.
Unfortunately due to random BSA raids, Frodo was found to be contravening the license terms and was subsequently locked up in DARK LORD POUND-ME-IN-THE-ASS DARK TOWER!
Yes, but Gandalf used open source-ery to get him out, thus preserving the sanctity of his little hobbit anus.
The biggest problems were the women and the water.
I bet you it was difficult to score, too.
Ah! My old operating system--Windows! It's made by the elves, you know. Its screen glows blue when there are applications about, and it's at times like that, my lad, that you must be extra careful! -- Veteran computer user Bilbo Baggins, upon bequeathing his Microsoft Windows license to his nephew Frodo.
Think about the BT patent on hyperlinking, if it wasn't mostly invalid it would destroy lynx, links, cause problems for Mozilla and any other free browser... there is no way around this one.
There's no need to go around it. Like you said, it's invalid. You're engaging in a hypothetical. If it was valid, then I could see your point (but I don't see how it ever could be, since there is so much prior art).
I agree completely with you that copyrights and patents are innovative-killing devices when it comes to computer software. But unless and until we get copyright and patent relief, I'll remain optimistic that clever computer people (like/.ers and others) will find ways around these stupid patents and copyrights as the need arises.
The big company is called Unisys. The patent covered GIFs. Now you are aware of such a case.
Although I agree with your point, that patent expired on June 20, 2003. When it was active, it encouraged more innovation in the form of.PNG files. So perhaps there is a silver lining in the cloudiness of this issue--and that is that Open Source is tough enough to survive this should the worst happen.
With 2400 pounds of thrust, powered by three motors, the rocket hit an estimated seven or so G-forces as it left the earth behind and reached 5,500 feet, at its highest point, or apogee, before arching back down.
I see no mention of the Canadian Defense Dept. being notified that this launch was to take place. Isn't there a chance that this sort of thing can be misinterpreted by Canadian or U.S. militaries as being a hostile missile attack coming from another country or by terrorists within Canada? Was there a tense moment at NORAD, I wonder? Can I build my own mega-missile and launch it a mile up whenever I feel like doing it?
Steven R. Frazier has been ordered to pay $180 million restitution for attempting to sell a device that would decrypt the satellite signals sent into everyone's homes.
Kind of makes the RIAA fines cheap by comparison.
By the way, the RIAA lost in court when it went after file-sharing software. Seems to me file-sharing software potentially enables one to "attempt" to gain digitally-encoded music illegally. Why this double-standard?
"China has now solved most of the manned space technology problems, and has the capability within three to four years to step on the Moon," said one Chinese official last year."
Hamre said that critics of TIA, who have worried that it may lead to the creation of a computerised dossier on every American, are misinformed.
Of course we are. I would write more, but I'm off to pay $8.00 to get a copy of my credit history dossier from the local credit bureau, because in the past year I've been harassed by two different attorneys representing banks that claim that I owe them money, even though I've never belonged to either bank. The attorney letters always state right off the bat that a negative entry has been placed on my credit history dossier, and that I need to contact them to get it removed. So much for being innocent before being proved guilty.
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99 percent? I think that percentage is a bit low.
There's a little thing that happens called a database. Are my fingerprints automatically in one like my blood?
Get your analogies right, then post.
And enough for a conviction, apparently. But what happens when someone accidently gets their blood on someone they know (think two people working on a car or some other machine where accidents can happen) and then that person is murdered soon after? Unlikely? Sure. But possible.
Yeah, like we open sorcerers are conjuring up an attack against M$...hey USA Today, is it possible that maybe we don't consider M$ competition?
Yes, but the U.S. government gets the $4,000 dollars taxed away from the American consumer, thereby funding that consumers future welfare check.
A patent covering ethics? Shoudn't it be the other way around--ethics covering patents?
This technology will be useful after all people get chip implants.
Imagine being able to point and click at a woman and get information about her on your mobile device, like age, sexual preferences, medical history, likes/dislikes, etc. Ah, the future looks bright indeed!
...there's no money in Linux!
Bad news for the tech industry, perhaps, but good news for the porn industry, as computer terminology like RAM, hard drive, floppy, and the like are having a stimulative effect and increasing the sales of some gadgets.
...thereby replacing donotcall.gov as the hottest new website around.
Yes, but Gandalf used open source-ery to get him out, thus preserving the sanctity of his little hobbit anus.
I bet you it was difficult to score, too.
Ah! My old operating system--Windows! It's made by the elves, you know. Its screen glows blue when there are applications about, and it's at times like that, my lad, that you must be extra careful! -- Veteran computer user Bilbo Baggins, upon bequeathing his Microsoft Windows license to his nephew Frodo.
There's no need to go around it. Like you said, it's invalid. You're engaging in a hypothetical. If it was valid, then I could see your point (but I don't see how it ever could be, since there is so much prior art).
I agree completely with you that copyrights and patents are innovative-killing devices when it comes to computer software. But unless and until we get copyright and patent relief, I'll remain optimistic that clever computer people (like /.ers and others) will find ways around these stupid patents and copyrights as the need arises.
Who said that it was or wasn't? Not me. Re-read my post and be enlightened.
(Appropriate nickname, since you're obviously a small fish in a large pond that's trying to make a big splash.)
Although I agree with your point, that patent expired on June 20, 2003. When it was active, it encouraged more innovation in the form of .PNG files. So perhaps there is a silver lining in the cloudiness of this issue--and that is that Open Source is tough enough to survive this should the worst happen.
Okay, I've changed my mind...I'll license it from you.
int j = i; //Licensed from EU Software Patent #00000000001
int j = 0; //EU Software Patent #00000000002
Stay away from my letter.
The Joker said in the first Batman movie, "Where does he get those wonderful toys?"
I say to you, sir, "Where does he get those wonderful links?"
A shift? As if "large multi-national corporations" haven't always had the upper hand anyway?
I see no mention of the Canadian Defense Dept. being notified that this launch was to take place. Isn't there a chance that this sort of thing can be misinterpreted by Canadian or U.S. militaries as being a hostile missile attack coming from another country or by terrorists within Canada? Was there a tense moment at NORAD, I wonder? Can I build my own mega-missile and launch it a mile up whenever I feel like doing it?
Kind of makes the RIAA fines cheap by comparison.
By the way, the RIAA lost in court when it went after file-sharing software. Seems to me file-sharing software potentially enables one to "attempt" to gain digitally-encoded music illegally. Why this double-standard?
Yeah! Fsck records anticopy!
It's far more likely to step on Taiwan first.
Of course we are. I would write more, but I'm off to pay $8.00 to get a copy of my credit history dossier from the local credit bureau, because in the past year I've been harassed by two different attorneys representing banks that claim that I owe them money, even though I've never belonged to either bank. The attorney letters always state right off the bat that a negative entry has been placed on my credit history dossier, and that I need to contact them to get it removed. So much for being innocent before being proved guilty.
Great. A huge pocket of gas, deep within the bowels of Mars. Don't light a match.