We all know that news like this is great for people who want to make legitimate backups of their games. Freeloaders and Warez kiddies would have nooooo use for this whatsoever! No siree!
There's the small matter of Photoshop costing several hundred dollars. I can't imagine somebody would purchase any piece of software, let alone one as expensive as Photoshop, without knowing what it does.
Your argument is more Devil's advocate than anything substance. You just can't bring yourself to admit that Linux isn't perfect.
If people need to look at a computer screen to determine if they're driving on the correct side of the road, an accurate GPS system should be the least of their worries.
"However, maybe if we stopped allowing whites to publically slur other races sooner, we could have ended segregation sooner, prevented Japanese Americans from being sent to internment camps, and prevented our own ethnic crimes from being committed in Tuskeegee."
As another poster already pointed out, that's utter bunk.
"preface: I am an american myself."
Well that explains it; but you forgot the "self-loathing" part. You seem to think that racism and other forms of bigotry and oppression are unique to America, and that Americans are the cause of said evils.
Get a clue. Oppression existed long before America was founded, and it wasn't caused by people talking about it.
Did you ever consider that perhaps our enduring racial tensions are perpetuated by our inability to openly confront and discuss the issues?
I hate to dignify your ridiculous post with a reply, but how many other things out there can "corrupt" data? And why are you listening to music CDs on machines that store the secret cure for the friggin bird flu? Your argument, sir, is absurd.
"Go away Sony/F4I fanboy/employee."
Ahh yes, the old "attack your opponent's motives/credibility because his argument is too strong" trick. You people aren't even trying anymore.
While we're talking about bad analogies, isn't it a bit hyperbolic to compare this DRM rootkit to "firebombing the stage"?
Yes, it's deceptive, underhanded, and leaves your computer slightly more vulnerable than it is without the rootkit. But comparing that to the wanton destruction of property isn't an appropriate analogy.
So you're the guy who tells other people that they should give more to charity. Typical wannabe-socialist sourpuss.
Tell us, how much have YOU given?
Get some perspective, jerk. Gates is one of the most philanthropic human beings alive, and you can't see past your hatred of his past business practices. Grow the hell up. And the mods who bumped the parent up too. Shame on you.
Clearly, sir, you are not qualified to participate in such a discussion. There is no room for prudence, personal experience, logic, or knowledge of the subject in a Slashdot discussion about the U.S. military or public policy.
Sounds great! While we're at it, let's end world hunger and poverty, invent a clean, cheap, endless energy source, and get Muslims, Jews, and Christians to live together in harmony.
"If the EFF is losing cases that it ought to be winning, I don't imagine that it's for lack of a clue. It's probably just outgunned by the huge, deep-pocketted corporations and industry associations that it takes on."
In other words, solve the problem by throwing money at it. Just look at what all that extra $$$ has done for our public education system.
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Just so you know, I was going to mod your post up. However your inane use of the childish "M$" cliche prevented me. Grow up.
Not only that, but I'm tired of knee-jerk know-nothings who always spout off "Budget cuts in means that government doesn't care about ".
Equating the spending of taxpayer dollars with a personal sense of caring and repsonsibility is how this country is trillions of dollars in debt.
We recently learned that the NSA could be listening to any of our phone conversations. This is insignificant in comparison.
We all know that news like this is great for people who want to make legitimate backups of their games. Freeloaders and Warez kiddies would have nooooo use for this whatsoever! No siree!
There's the small matter of Photoshop costing several hundred dollars. I can't imagine somebody would purchase any piece of software, let alone one as expensive as Photoshop, without knowing what it does.
Your argument is more Devil's advocate than anything substance. You just can't bring yourself to admit that Linux isn't perfect.
If people need to look at a computer screen to determine if they're driving on the correct side of the road, an accurate GPS system should be the least of their worries.
"However, maybe if we stopped allowing whites to publically slur other races sooner, we could have ended segregation sooner, prevented Japanese Americans from being sent to internment camps, and prevented our own ethnic crimes from being committed in Tuskeegee."
As another poster already pointed out, that's utter bunk.
"preface: I am an american myself."
Well that explains it; but you forgot the "self-loathing" part. You seem to think that racism and other forms of bigotry and oppression are unique to America, and that Americans are the cause of said evils.
Get a clue. Oppression existed long before America was founded, and it wasn't caused by people talking about it.
Did you ever consider that perhaps our enduring racial tensions are perpetuated by our inability to openly confront and discuss the issues?
I hate to dignify your ridiculous post with a reply, but how many other things out there can "corrupt" data? And why are you listening to music CDs on machines that store the secret cure for the friggin bird flu? Your argument, sir, is absurd.
"Go away Sony/F4I fanboy/employee."
Ahh yes, the old "attack your opponent's motives/credibility because his argument is too strong" trick. You people aren't even trying anymore.
Yes, because the rootkit will KILL you!!! /sigh
While we're talking about bad analogies, isn't it a bit hyperbolic to compare this DRM rootkit to "firebombing the stage"?
Yes, it's deceptive, underhanded, and leaves your computer slightly more vulnerable than it is without the rootkit. But comparing that to the wanton destruction of property isn't an appropriate analogy.
...but the original article will do just fine. If you want to advertise your blog, fucking pay for an ad you cheap prick!
So you're the guy who tells other people that they should give more to charity. Typical wannabe-socialist sourpuss.
Tell us, how much have YOU given?
Get some perspective, jerk. Gates is one of the most philanthropic human beings alive, and you can't see past your hatred of his past business practices. Grow the hell up. And the mods who bumped the parent up too. Shame on you.
"Did your 15% savings in fuel consumption get eliminated by a 20% increase in weight."
Wouldn't the efficiency estimate have to include the extra weight? It's not as if they could test it without the added weight...
Theft? What theft?
'Round these parts, 'theft' requires the pilfering of a physical object.
I believe the word you're looking for is "fraud".
"The ability to enforce antitrust laws is decreasing hyperbolically with each era."
You keep saying that word. I don't think it means what you think it means.
"All this will do is force the practice underground."
Because purveyors of viruses, spyware, and worms currently prefer to operate out in the open.
Clearly, sir, you are not qualified to participate in such a discussion. There is no room for prudence, personal experience, logic, or knowledge of the subject in a Slashdot discussion about the U.S. military or public policy.
Seriously, man, get out while you still can!
goatse.eu?
Didn't you get the memo? Around these parts, looking out for yourself is called GREED. Prosperity = gluttony. Poverty = someone else's fault.
So Microsoft is bringing a LOT of $$$ to India. Used to be that companies were applauded for bringing money to poor regions of the world.
Sounds great! While we're at it, let's end world hunger and poverty, invent a clean, cheap, endless energy source, and get Muslims, Jews, and Christians to live together in harmony.
Get my drift?
Then why are we 4th in spending dollars-per-student? It seems that a lot of other countries are doing just fine with less.
"If the EFF is losing cases that it ought to be winning, I don't imagine that it's for lack of a clue. It's probably just outgunned by the huge, deep-pocketted corporations and industry associations that it takes on."
In other words, solve the problem by throwing money at it. Just look at what all that extra $$$ has done for our public education system.
Is that like "Free as in Cegeda"?
Wait, with Cegedy you have to buy the game AND the privilege to run it on Linux.
And furthermore, if it was an IE bug, how did Google get access to the IE code to fix it?