Ok, so captchas and other email obfuscation mechanisms are used a lot. Fine, a web designer can choose to do this.
Now, lets enter US law: American with Disabilities Act. Target is currently being sued for NOT complying with this federal law. I can understand why businesses would be required for this, but where will the net-boundaries stop?
For example, I have a US corp. I hire an offshore datacenter to handle web processing. Is my website have the compulsory ADA lawss upon it, or do they not apply due to international boundaries? Yipe.
Linux is a free platform that anybody can develop on with NO cost in software. It is a neutral ground in that any company and any interest can do "stuff".
The only existing rule is if you want to have access to the majority of free code, you must, in turn be free too. But there's NO requirement in using this massive body of prior code.
I ENCOURAGE anybody developing for Linux because it is a free system.
Love Microsoft and others develop software for Linux. It would give Linux much needed credibility to the people who only agree with Microsoft. And best yet, I would like to have things like Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, and other MS based apps.
And most of all, I'd have the stability of Linux and could run MS programs (there's not much in terms of business productivity apps in Linux).
---I am just curious, but why would lugging in a desktop be a hit against you? What if you don't have a laptop, or the game works on your underpowered laptop but not your destop?
It comes down to looks. It's more professional looking to have a laptop so the judge can fiddle the 30 seconds if they want. The desktop, while may work, is so damn cumbersome that it detracts from the open-and-shut case you'll have.
---This is where I would lose. I would probably use the term copyright infringement, and if the judge asked why, I'd say: "Theft is where you go down to the store and take something, copying things without the copyright owner's permission is copyright infringement. I'd rather not do either, but you people are making good arguements for it!"
People hate pompous asses, judges included. To argue with a judge on ANYTHING is suicide in your case. Use plain words with simple definitions.
It really isnt that hard. Yeah, if youre dealing with criminal law and gunk, hire a lawyer. But with small claims against another party, its not hard. All you gotta do is "show damage".n Thats it.
My damage: I bought this game. The game says my machine should be able to run it. It doesnt.
Evidence: Receipt, Game, computer for demo (use a laptop, DO NOT lug in a desktop).
I told the judge that I tried installing the game, and it didnt play. I went online to update the game, and the updates crashed the computer. Wally World refuses to give me money back for a defective product.
They refuted saying they offered a "different one". I told the judge it wasnt the discs that were defective. It was the game.
The refuted saying I was just trying to steal the game. (yeah, they were grasping for straws). I pointed the judge towards www.thepiratebay.com and said I know about the stolen software sites. Im trying to be honest and pay money for a game that looks fun, instead of stealing.**
I won the judgement, and I asked for damages. Damages differs per judge. Its damages + court fees + whatever the judge wants to tack on/off. If the judge asks how much extra, just say fees + my time. There's a LOT of leeway here. Just try not to be greedy.
** DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT go down the route of arguing its "copyright violation". To the judges that dont deal with copyrights and trademarks, its THEFT. Theft is easily understood, and easily argued against in this situation.
I am represented fairly, in regards of how many citizens there are here.
I do NOT vote in an international election.
I do NOT directly pay taxes for international "government" (yes, we do, but through federal and state taxes).
I am NOT represented, in any way in any sort of international body.
Yes, our system is going kind of haywire, but thats the balance of power going back and forth. These problems will be fixed. Aside from the "Bush Hating" going on is that pesky ICC garbage. Please explain to me why an international court, in which has no regard for me, or any citizen of my country, would care about us? If the actions the UN takes is any kind of idea, we'll just trade judges for food. That works without corruption, right?
Better yet, explain why YOUR International Criminal Court is more important than our rights under the Bill of Rights?
As long as I dont grow a beard, change my name to mahhomed-al-shafary-o-quief, go jihad on everyone, or do acts of war while wearing no uniform, Ill have rights to a fair trial. In reality, if I go to war without properly identifying who I fight for, I can expect to be detained. Fair enough for a non-citizen enemy combatant.
Its easier than that. I did this in small claims..
I bought a game, which didnt work at all. It was Unreal 2 (yeah, quit yer hissing). Damn thing failed on playing, and the patches did the same.
Wal-mart refused to take it back, because it's "Software".
I took Wal-mart to small claims for refusing to take back defective software. Total was 150$ (50 for game and the rest for fees and pain).
After Terry Law (manager of this wal-mart) showed up, they said I was returning it so I would get a free game. I demonstrated with a laptop that it just didnt run. And I also showed the judge thepiratebay.com and said "if I wanted it free, I wouldnt have even went to wal-mart.".
I gave the game back in the judges presence, and got a check in 150$
Replaces ToS and Eulas? How about at-start contracts with well-worded phrases. A paraphrase at the top would do wonders.
In my state, Indiana, USA, we are an on-hire (well, whatever that phrase that means they can lay off for no reason). However, if anybody demands us to sign a contract later on in our job (as in after hiring, we can quit and get unemployment). A former employer did that very thing, and I quit and filed a petition with the contract I took home.
Please. There's a very vocal minority who despises Microsoft and those who support them.
I remember the time when Slashdot was Taco's project. He opened the stats to this place, and lo and behold it represented standard traffic patterns. The supposed "linux lovers" were really Windows haters who didn't know how to make Linux usable. If anything, when slashdot was bought, those traffic patterns were removed, so that we cant see that embarrassment.
Aside from that loud minority, most people here are sane, science-loving people. Computers and their application is just a part of it.
Slashdot Mirror
Wow, I feel soo stupid.
;-(
I got wilhelm and chamberlin mixed up.
Hence why Im NOT in history. Im going for chemistry.
arrrrgh.
Erm, Slashdot started in the US, and is predominately visited by USians. Im a USian, so it matters to me.
And about the US laws... Im sure disability-discrimination laws exist in the European Union too. ADA is what law Im familiar with.
Ok, so captchas and other email obfuscation mechanisms are used a lot. Fine, a web designer can choose to do this.
Now, lets enter US law: American with Disabilities Act. Target is currently being sued for NOT complying with this federal law. I can understand why businesses would be required for this, but where will the net-boundaries stop?
For example, I have a US corp. I hire an offshore datacenter to handle web processing. Is my website have the compulsory ADA lawss upon it, or do they not apply due to international boundaries? Yipe.
Nice reference to World War 1.
Too bad that most Americans wont get it. (now, gets anecdotal posts of Americans who do get it)
Its not much of a flamebait.
Linux is a free platform that anybody can develop on with NO cost in software. It is a neutral ground in that any company and any interest can do "stuff".
The only existing rule is if you want to have access to the majority of free code, you must, in turn be free too. But there's NO requirement in using this massive body of prior code.
I ENCOURAGE anybody developing for Linux because it is a free system.
Love Microsoft and others develop software for Linux. It would give Linux much needed credibility to the people who only agree with Microsoft. And best yet, I would like to have things like Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, and other MS based apps.
And most of all, I'd have the stability of Linux and could run MS programs (there's not much in terms of business productivity apps in Linux).
You get what you paid for.
And Democracy is worse than Communism.
With democracy, there is NO rule of law, NO property rights, NO civil rights, NO anything.
Why is that? Just get 50%+1 voting on your side, and you can do damn well as you please. Another name is called Mob Rule.
Dont like dem' here Jews? Take a vote and fry em. Dat A-RAB lookin at you funny? Get a vote and hang em.
Just you better not piss anybody off, lest they vote for your head.
And I won the judgment. Thats what matters.
---I am just curious, but why would lugging in a desktop be a hit against you? What if you don't have a laptop, or the game works on your underpowered laptop but not your destop?
It comes down to looks. It's more professional looking to have a laptop so the judge can fiddle the 30 seconds if they want. The desktop, while may work, is so damn cumbersome that it detracts from the open-and-shut case you'll have.
---This is where I would lose. I would probably use the term copyright infringement, and if the judge asked why, I'd say: "Theft is where you go down to the store and take something, copying things without the copyright owner's permission is copyright infringement. I'd rather not do either, but you people are making good arguements for it!"
People hate pompous asses, judges included. To argue with a judge on ANYTHING is suicide in your case. Use plain words with simple definitions.
Sorry, but apathy is no excuse.
I see people that dont vote as happy with the majority decision. If they wern't happy, they'd vote.
It really isnt that hard. Yeah, if youre dealing with criminal law and gunk, hire a lawyer. But with small claims against another party, its not hard. All you gotta do is "show damage".n Thats it.
My damage: I bought this game. The game says my machine should be able to run it. It doesnt.
Evidence: Receipt, Game, computer for demo (use a laptop, DO NOT lug in a desktop).
I told the judge that I tried installing the game, and it didnt play. I went online to update the game, and the updates crashed the computer. Wally World refuses to give me money back for a defective product.
They refuted saying they offered a "different one". I told the judge it wasnt the discs that were defective. It was the game.
The refuted saying I was just trying to steal the game. (yeah, they were grasping for straws). I pointed the judge towards www.thepiratebay.com and said I know about the stolen software sites. Im trying to be honest and pay money for a game that looks fun, instead of stealing.**
I won the judgement, and I asked for damages. Damages differs per judge. Its damages + court fees + whatever the judge wants to tack on/off. If the judge asks how much extra, just say fees + my time. There's a LOT of leeway here. Just try not to be greedy.
** DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT go down the route of arguing its "copyright violation". To the judges that dont deal with copyrights and trademarks, its THEFT. Theft is easily understood, and easily argued against in this situation.
If 50% + 1 person votes to kill an ethnic group, guess what happens in a democracy?
Wow, the rights of the minority are nonexistent. Better hope you don't end up in that minority.
Ok, you made your point. Microsoft Sucks.
Sony shut down Lik-Sang.
I smell many cell processors unused.
I dont know how to answer about the rigging and all, but my machine says 52% republican.
Well, the discs were physically OK, and my laptop is faster than "required" or whatever the minimum is.
The game would crash the computer at a black screen, then show "Would you like to send a report to MS...."
It was rather a quick judgment. The game didnt work, and they wouldnt refund. I had my paperwork, and I won.
I am an American citizen.
I vote in the Federal, state and local elections.
I am represented fairly, in regards of how many citizens there are here.
I do NOT vote in an international election.
I do NOT directly pay taxes for international "government" (yes, we do, but through federal and state taxes).
I am NOT represented, in any way in any sort of international body.
Yes, our system is going kind of haywire, but thats the balance of power going back and forth. These problems will be fixed. Aside from the "Bush Hating" going on is that pesky ICC garbage. Please explain to me why an international court, in which has no regard for me, or any citizen of my country, would care about us? If the actions the UN takes is any kind of idea, we'll just trade judges for food. That works without corruption, right?
Better yet, explain why YOUR International Criminal Court is more important than our rights under the Bill of Rights?
As long as I dont grow a beard, change my name to mahhomed-al-shafary-o-quief, go jihad on everyone, or do acts of war while wearing no uniform, Ill have rights to a fair trial. In reality, if I go to war without properly identifying who I fight for, I can expect to be detained. Fair enough for a non-citizen enemy combatant.
Along with that, it's only about 30$ or so to file a small claim judgement.
You really dont need a lawyer, or good law experience for that matter. All you really need is hard evidence and a witness if they apply.
Having a decent judge also matters too. There's some real crap ones.
Thats right. Ive my mind on other things, so I couldnt think of it.
;-)
Thanks
Its easier than that. I did this in small claims..
I bought a game, which didnt work at all. It was Unreal 2 (yeah, quit yer hissing). Damn thing failed on playing, and the patches did the same.
Wal-mart refused to take it back, because it's "Software".
I took Wal-mart to small claims for refusing to take back defective software. Total was 150$ (50 for game and the rest for fees and pain).
After Terry Law (manager of this wal-mart) showed up, they said I was returning it so I would get a free game. I demonstrated with a laptop that it just didnt run. And I also showed the judge thepiratebay.com and said "if I wanted it free, I wouldnt have even went to wal-mart.".
I gave the game back in the judges presence, and got a check in 150$
Replaces ToS and Eulas? How about at-start contracts with well-worded phrases. A paraphrase at the top would do wonders.
In my state, Indiana, USA, we are an on-hire (well, whatever that phrase that means they can lay off for no reason). However, if anybody demands us to sign a contract later on in our job (as in after hiring, we can quit and get unemployment). A former employer did that very thing, and I quit and filed a petition with the contract I took home.
The ICC is bad news.
It means, even though we may be Not Guilty in our courts, some other government can haul us to an international court and try us under their laws.
Sorry, but I like my Bill of Rights.
Ok, back this truck up...
What happened with Lik-Sang and Sony? What'd they do?
Point: It'd be nice to include a blurb why a BigCompany kills small fry (if that really is the case...)
---We love Mitch.
Erm, no we dont.
Please. There's a very vocal minority who despises Microsoft and those who support them.
I remember the time when Slashdot was Taco's project. He opened the stats to this place, and lo and behold it represented standard traffic patterns. The supposed "linux lovers" were really Windows haters who didn't know how to make Linux usable. If anything, when slashdot was bought, those traffic patterns were removed, so that we cant see that embarrassment.
Aside from that loud minority, most people here are sane, science-loving people. Computers and their application is just a part of it.