I'm sorry to say this, but you have no right. You have a temporary lease provided by the citizens of the United States of America. There is no natural law that prevents one individual from copying the ideas of another. Any nearby child should be sufficient proof that copying is a common and natural action.
The Founders realized that it might be useful to provide impetus to authors and inventors. With this in mind, they empowered Congress to promote the progress of science and the arts by providing a limited monopoly on ideas.
The current state of copyright is appalling:
Copyright laws are indecipherable by the average citizen
Despite this enormous corpus of legalese, industry lobbyists continue to convince lawmakers to create additional laws about copyright infringment. This is some type of sick, symbiotic relationship where the legislative branch feels the need to constantly make new laws and the *AA is more than happy to pay a bonus AND provide the text.
Copyright laws allow someone to profit from a single idea, never creating again. If necessity is the mother of invention, how do lifetime copyrights promote progress?
"intellectual property" is an oxymoron created to apply the laws associated with physical property while avoiding laws associated with taxation.
Recently, when my hard drive borked, I had to resort to using Knoppix to check my email, et cetera while waiting for the spare time to get things working again.
With a Knoppix CD, I could:
instantly boot into Linux (look Ma, no install!)
Access my USB Memory stick
Create a word processing document
Print to an HP Inkjet (the configuration was actually less painful than the Windows procedure which dumped hundreds of megs of junk on my hard drive)
Access web-based email with Mozilla
Now this was incredibly usable to me since I am familiar with Linux in the first place. There are only a few places where things fall apart.
Knoppix can be installed to the hard drive, but typing "knoppix-install-hd" at a root prompt isn't the most discoverable interface.
I know that k3b burns CDs and Mozilla is used for the Web. Until Linux applications have brand-name recognition of things like QuarkExpress or Excel, I think that application names need to be more descriptive, or some other mechanism is required for users to discover the application purpose. KDE is pretty good with sorting applications into Internet and Graphics folders, but it could be done better. I wouldn't find a hand-holding introduction useful, but others might.
I was able to use konqueror to browse a Windows network, but again, this is only because I knew that I could type smb://ipadress/share.
I think that the Harmony Remote concept would be useful for Linux Configuration. For those too lazy to Google for it, the concept is this:
Answer some questions on the devices that you actually have (e.g. Do you have a TV, Stereo Recevier, DVD Player, etc).
Identify the model numbers (I know that this is a stretch for basic users, but bear with me).
Answer some questions about how you want things to work. (e.g. Do you control the DVD volume with the TV or with the Receiver).
Once that's complete, activities appropriate for each device are created. The Linux equivalent would be a walktrhough tailored to their machine (Printing, Scanning, Internet, Local Network, etc).
Maybe someone at Mozilla.org would be kind enough to use this exploit on the site. It could allow IE users to get the latest version of Mozilla without permission from the admins.:-)
Well there was that little incident with U.N. inspectors bugging the place
Now, I don't believe Bush's folks as far as I can comfortably spit a rat, and I definitely don't believe Saddam's regime. I suspect that the truth, as always, lies somewhere in the middle.
I'd like to add another shuffle option - the ability to mod down a song that you've heard too often (think "in Soviet Russia" jokes).
The only difference would be that the effect of the negative moderation should fade with time and allow the song to come back into rotation after a brief hiatus.
I immediately slice and dice away all of the ocular confection in Windows XP.
When I build a Linux box, I may spend a great deal of time making it look and act the way that I want it to, but I probably spend more time telling new Windows machines to stop doing things that annoy me.
For instance:
Show me the freaking file extensions. A file has a name, I don't want Windows to decide not to show me the real name.
When I click into a directory, I really want to go there. Stop warning me that there are things in that directory that I might break.
No I do not want to sign up for a Passport
The same thing goes for desktop cleanup. I put those %^#$-ing icons there for a reason
Stop changing the order of menu items. I like consistency.
My One year old loves ChildsPlay (gentooers: emerge childsplay)
He moves the trackball around and randomly clicks. He loves it when he actually clicks an animal and it makes noise.
I feel more comfortable giving my son access to my Linux box than I do giving him access to his Mother's Windows machine - even though I have more important data on the machine. I know that I can easily lock down his desktop and prevent access to devices / applications that he doesn't need. I could probably do the same in Windows XP, but I know that Windows wasn't designed, from the ground up, with multiple users in mind. It just makes more sense.
That's a great idea. Perhaps with the more lenient copyright laws that have been enacted in recent years, entire libraries of books, movies, and music will be available for everyone to benefit equally from.
What's that? Oh that's right, you can't do that. I for one, don't welcome our new "intellectual property" overlords.
So you're the other person who likes punk AND bluegrass. I figured that there had to be at least one other human. I'm waiting for the eventual combination of the two genres, although the image of a peirced, tatooed 5-string banjo player seems a bit frightening.
With that said, I just purchased and downloaded Sponge's "All the drugs in the world" from Audio Lunchbox. Definitely a speedy process, I had all of the MP3s inside of 3 minutes on a cable modem and I also downloaded a zipped collection of Oggs (for comparison's sake) in about the same time.
This is a good enough reason for me to avoid EB entirely. I've found their locations conveniently available, but GameStop is never much farther away and usually has the same games (new and used) for a lower price.
Screw it - I'm ditching my mod points. I lived for two years in Boston and I have to say it was awesome.
The city is wonderful and there are tons of free events.
The city is electric in the spring and summer with public performances everywhere.
The public sailing and events at the Hatch Shell are great.
The restaurants are great (especially the North End)
the public transportation is incredible. You can get just about any place in the city for $0.85
Taxachussetts? I was able to deduct my apartment rent from my state taxes and I actually got a return. I had the same amount withheld from my PA taxes and (don't forget the 1% local taxes) and I never get a cent back.
Car traffic was a nightmare and desperately in need of remedy.
I just saw Maiden's most recent tour over the summer - definitely awesome stuff. Bruce Dickinson (not Perens:-) ) said that if the new recording sucks you can feel free to send it all over the Internet.
Personally, I really, really want their new recording, but I've given up supporting the RIAA. Is there any way to get the recording without cheating Maiden and without supporting the RIAA?
Funny thing is, I borrowed the CDs from a friend and installed it on my Gentoo box. When I saw how great the game was and that they had done a great job porting it to Linux, I immediately went out and purchased my own copy.
This game is worth it because it's so much more than other games that offer no replay value.
Who knew that there were multiple Slashdotters in Downingtown? I had the same DSL issue when I moved to Downingtown in 2000. At least Comcast Broadband has stabilized somewhat.
I wasn't going to post since this is a pretty religious war, but.....
I implore people to try Gentoo. The initial installation is more difficult than Windows, but once the machine is set up, software installation is a breeze - emerge mplayer. That's it. Done. It works. I actually prefer emerge xine-ui.
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Where's the 'B' Ark when you need it?
I'm sorry to say this, but you have no right. You have a temporary lease provided by the citizens of the United States of America. There is no natural law that prevents one individual from copying the ideas of another. Any nearby child should be sufficient proof that copying is a common and natural action.
The Founders realized that it might be useful to provide impetus to authors and inventors. With this in mind, they empowered Congress to promote the progress of science and the arts by providing a limited monopoly on ideas.
The current state of copyright is appalling:
Recently, when my hard drive borked, I had to resort to using Knoppix to check my email, et cetera while waiting for the spare time to get things working again.
With a Knoppix CD, I could:
Now this was incredibly usable to me since I am familiar with Linux in the first place. There are only a few places where things fall apart.
I think that the Harmony Remote concept would be useful for Linux Configuration. For those too lazy to Google for it, the concept is this:
Maybe someone at Mozilla.org would be kind enough to use this exploit on the site. It could allow IE users to get the latest version of Mozilla without permission from the admins. :-)
Well there was that little incident with U.N. inspectors bugging the place
Now, I don't believe Bush's folks as far as I can comfortably spit a rat, and I definitely don't believe Saddam's regime. I suspect that the truth, as always, lies somewhere in the middle.
*Now one wil discover the 3434s!!!!! %random% W3ap0ns of m455 de5trution *Note - I really do know how to spell --- this is simply an example.
You may find that running SSH on port 443 instead port 22 of your home machine solves your proxy filtering issues.
I'd like to add another shuffle option - the ability to mod down a song that you've heard too often (think "in Soviet Russia" jokes).
The only difference would be that the effect of the negative moderation should fade with time and allow the song to come back into rotation after a brief hiatus.
I immediately slice and dice away all of the ocular confection in Windows XP.
When I build a Linux box, I may spend a great deal of time making it look and act the way that I want it to, but I probably spend more time telling new Windows machines to stop doing things that annoy me.
For instance:
My One year old loves ChildsPlay (gentooers: emerge childsplay)
He moves the trackball around and randomly clicks. He loves it when he actually clicks an animal and it makes noise.
I feel more comfortable giving my son access to my Linux box than I do giving him access to his Mother's Windows machine - even though I have more important data on the machine. I know that I can easily lock down his desktop and prevent access to devices / applications that he doesn't need. I could probably do the same in Windows XP, but I know that Windows wasn't designed, from the ground up, with multiple users in mind. It just makes more sense.
That's a great idea. Perhaps with the more lenient copyright laws that have been enacted in recent years, entire libraries of books, movies, and music will be available for everyone to benefit equally from.
What's that? Oh that's right, you can't do that. I for one, don't welcome our new "intellectual property" overlords.
One more time for those of you playing at home: Please don't say "banjo-punk-rock" like it's a bad thing. Its time has come.
So you're the other person who likes punk AND bluegrass. I figured that there had to be at least one other human. I'm waiting for the eventual combination of the two genres, although the image of a peirced, tatooed 5-string banjo player seems a bit frightening.
With that said, I just purchased and downloaded Sponge's "All the drugs in the world" from Audio Lunchbox. Definitely a speedy process, I had all of the MP3s inside of 3 minutes on a cable modem and I also downloaded a zipped collection of Oggs (for comparison's sake) in about the same time.
This is a good enough reason for me to avoid EB entirely. I've found their locations conveniently available, but GameStop is never much farther away and usually has the same games (new and used) for a lower price.
And every vote is counted equally....that's the sad part.
...which is why we'll soon all be carrying around Knoppix CDs along with USB Memory sticks and Mp3/Harddrives.
When I was living in Boston (1998-2000) is was $0.60 for the bus and $0.85 for the train.
Screw it - I'm ditching my mod points. I lived for two years in Boston and I have to say it was awesome.
I just saw Maiden's most recent tour over the summer - definitely awesome stuff. Bruce Dickinson (not Perens :-) ) said that if the new recording sucks you can feel free to send it all over the Internet.
Personally, I really, really want their new recording, but I've given up supporting the RIAA. Is there any way to get the recording without cheating Maiden and without supporting the RIAA?
Funny thing is, I borrowed the CDs from a friend and installed it on my Gentoo box. When I saw how great the game was and that they had done a great job porting it to Linux, I immediately went out and purchased my own copy. This game is worth it because it's so much more than other games that offer no replay value.
It would be interesting to walk through RFID-Land encased in an RF Umbrella that just produced a stream of gibberish on common RFID Frequencies.
Maybe the middle of the end or perhaps the upper middle of the end, but definitely not the beginning.
....for pages out of Slashdot. -1 Unsubstantiated.
Who knew that there were multiple Slashdotters in Downingtown? I had the same DSL issue when I moved to Downingtown in 2000. At least Comcast Broadband has stabilized somewhat.
I wasn't going to post since this is a pretty religious war, but.....
I implore people to try Gentoo. The initial installation is more difficult than Windows, but once the machine is set up, software installation is a breeze - emerge mplayer. That's it. Done. It works. I actually prefer emerge xine-ui.