Actually, I've read a number of comments on the contents of that directory, a number of which appear to be from objective sources. I am not just taking JP's word on that information. And if someone can point me to information from an objective source which would back up the other side, rather than just rants from people on/., I'll gladly reconsider my opinion.
Thanks for the welcome:-) However, I have in fact, posted some stuff as AC despite the fact that I have an account... I don't always remember to log in.:-)
Then let's take a look at the facts... Ken Williams posted a photo of his younger sister, along with her address. In response, JP wrote a letter to Harvard suggesting they take a look Ken's sight to make sure it met their acceptable use policy. The sight was removed.
Brian Martin, founder of Attrition.org, was raided by the FBI.
Now what has JP done wrong? Oh, that's right... He's arrogant (as are many peole, including you, I might point out).
I have yet to come across any credible information to contradict these facts, and, despite your insulting remarks, I have done my research.
The problem with on-line interviews (as compared to interviews irl) is that it's much harder to tell when a humorous question is meant to be funny or meant to be insulting... So maybe John didn't realize the humour for what it was, but can you say with any certainty that you would have?
If you wouldn't listen to JP's opinion about his two most prolific enemies, why should I listen to Ken and Brian about one of their most prolific enemies?
On the contrary, I think that most people who visit/. are interested in a good mixture of tech news and pop culture news... Remember, the motto of/. is "News for Nerds. Stuff that Matter" Frankly, I think an update on "Ender's Game" qualifies as news for nerds.
Yes, once a program has a virus attached it is useless. However, despite your opinion, many people don't view the GPL as a virus.
The important disctinction to be made is that programmers have a choice as to whether or not to use GPLed code. If it were a virus, they would have no such choice.
If thje GPLed lines of code are significant enought that you *need* to use them to have a functioning program, then I see no problem forcing someone to distribute their derivative work under the GPL... However, if those lines of code are insignificant, don't use them.:-)
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Yes, it was a stupid way to respond... But that doesn't make him a bad person. So exactly what caused you to make up your mind? His arrogance?
Adam
Actually, I've read a number of comments on the contents of that directory, a number of which appear to be from objective sources. I am not just taking JP's word on that information. And if someone can point me to information from an objective source which would back up the other side, rather than just rants from people on /., I'll gladly reconsider my opinion.
Adam
Thanks for the welcome :-) However, I have in fact, posted some stuff as AC despite the fact that I have an account... I don't always remember to log in. :-)
Adam
Then let's take a look at the facts... Ken Williams posted a photo of his younger sister, along with her address. In response, JP wrote a letter to Harvard suggesting they take a look Ken's sight to make sure it met their acceptable use policy. The sight was removed.
Brian Martin, founder of Attrition.org, was raided by the FBI.
Now what has JP done wrong? Oh, that's right... He's arrogant (as are many peole, including you, I might point out).
I have yet to come across any credible information to contradict these facts, and, despite your insulting remarks, I have done my research.
Adam
The problem with on-line interviews (as compared to interviews irl) is that it's much harder to tell when a humorous question is meant to be funny or meant to be insulting... So maybe John didn't realize the humour for what it was, but can you say with any certainty that you would have?
Adam
If I was asked those same questions over and over by people who had abviously already made up their mind, I might have reacted the same way as John.
Adam
If you wouldn't listen to JP's opinion about his two most prolific enemies, why should I listen to Ken and Brian about one of their most prolific enemies?
Adam
"Thank god that's out of his capability"... So, in other words, you're happy that he appears to you to be a jackass... What does that say about you?
Adam
And what, exactly, is your point? All you've demontrated is you're own ignorance.
Adam
You use fag like it's a bad thing, when being one most certainly is not... :-)
Adam
From the reponse to your post, it would seem more people are interested in "Ender's Game" than in your opinion of what constitutes "News for Nerds".
Adam
On the contrary, I think that most people who visit /. are interested in a good mixture of tech news and pop culture news... Remember, the motto of /. is "News for Nerds. Stuff that Matter" Frankly, I think an update on "Ender's Game" qualifies as news for nerds.
Adam
Yes, once a program has a virus attached it is useless. However, despite your opinion, many people don't view the GPL as a virus.
The important disctinction to be made is that programmers have a choice as to whether or not to use GPLed code. If it were a virus, they would have no such choice.
Adam
If thje GPLed lines of code are significant enought that you *need* to use them to have a functioning program, then I see no problem forcing someone to distribute their derivative work under the GPL... However, if those lines of code are insignificant, don't use them. :-)
Adam