But the need for copyright has to be prior (logically and temporally) to the acquisition of copyright.
Whereas, here the assumption of copyright leads to the prerogative to sue for copyright violation and the lawsuit, which in turn leads to the need for the copyright and thence the acquisition of copyright.
Nightspots says:... but it's not entirely unreasonable for SCO to state (and then attempt to demonstrate) that ownership of the copyrights is required by them in order to defend against apparent illegal copyright infringment from a third party.
If SCO does not own the copyright there is no need for them to defend it -- that's the job of the copyright owner. And if there is no need for them to defend it, apparently they don't own it.
Under this definition, today's militia are overwhemingly the children of the poor, black, hispanic and working class. Dude, if you're posting on slashdot, the probability you're the militia is about 2.34%
IBitOBear writes:
The particularly vile intangables are, well, particularly vile. The cultural differences and their effects on the results can be legion. For instance the very-smart chineese woman who is writing our app in-house used this sickly and nausiating yellow-on-yellow color scheme "nobody likes." I know, however, that these are "prosperity colors" in her socalization.
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This is an argument against employing non-anglo furriners. Or an argument against your software ever being sold in East Asia. Or an argument for GUI look-feel guidelines.
But sure as hell, its not an argument against outsourcing;)
B.
Very insightful!
However, while outsourcing is a race towards the bottom for the American worker, it is also a race from the bottom for 3rd world workers. Albeit, not for all of them - but an elite segment. Its not coolies from the fields of Punjab that are landing the cushy software jobs. Its the urbanized, educated middle/upper class.
bronxist
As many posters have pointed out the assumption of high US tax rates is a canard. India has even higher tax rates, see http://www.krislon.net/India/Finance/tax_rate_Inco me.htm for example.
Annual income between $1200 to $3000 (roughly) gets taxed at a 30% rate. Annual income above $3000 gets taxed at a 45% rate. And from my experience, there is little chance of tax evasion in salaried, white collar jobs, as taxes are withheld at source as in the USA.
I respect most of what you say, and believe it to be closer to the truth than nativist arguments you are responding to.
But you should consider the possibility that things are not going to be alright again once the economic cycle turns. The standard of living of the affluent American is unsustainable as long as there are millions of hungrier, but equally capable people elsewhere in the world.
Manufacturing and IT are most obviously hit right now, but agriculture and services can't be far behind.
I sympathize with the Americans that lost their jobs and wish that India would freely open its borders to people who want to work there. That's more likely to benefit people from Bangladesh and Nepal, than the U.S., but you should all be welcome to live and work where you choose.
Unfortunately, for the forseeable future, three trends will continue in the U.S. (and Europe) a) Emigration of jobs b) Competition with immigrants for remaining jobs. c) Lower pay scales and standards of living
Banning or allowing immigration will only change the emphasis between trends.
Slashdot Mirror
But the need for copyright has to be prior (logically and temporally) to the acquisition of copyright.
Whereas, here the assumption of copyright leads to the prerogative to sue for copyright violation and the lawsuit, which in turn leads to the need for the copyright and thence the acquisition of copyright.
b.
Nightspots says: ... but it's not entirely unreasonable for SCO to state (and then attempt to demonstrate) that ownership of the copyrights is required by them in order to defend against apparent illegal copyright infringment from a third party.
If SCO does not own the copyright there is no need for them to defend it -- that's the job of the copyright owner. And if there is no need for them to defend it, apparently they don't own it.
b.
... and don't forget the "White" part ... The founding fathers didn't.
b.
Under this definition, today's militia are overwhemingly the children of the poor, black, hispanic and working class. Dude, if you're posting on slashdot, the probability you're the militia is about 2.34%
b.
The "infringed" part. Does it mean no restrictions on weapons made before 1787 ?
b.
This is very funny ... but not terribly insightful.
Oh well.
b.
IBitOBear writes: The particularly vile intangables are, well, particularly vile. The cultural differences and their effects on the results can be legion. For instance the very-smart chineese woman who is writing our app in-house used this sickly and nausiating yellow-on-yellow color scheme "nobody likes." I know, however, that these are "prosperity colors" in her socalization. ------------------- This is an argument against employing non-anglo furriners. Or an argument against your software ever being sold in East Asia. Or an argument for GUI look-feel guidelines. But sure as hell, its not an argument against outsourcing ;)
B.
Very insightful! However, while outsourcing is a race towards the bottom for the American worker, it is also a race from the bottom for 3rd world workers. Albeit, not for all of them - but an elite segment. Its not coolies from the fields of Punjab that are landing the cushy software jobs. Its the urbanized, educated middle/upper class. bronxist
As many posters have pointed out the assumption of high US tax rates is a canard. India has even higher tax rates, see http://www.krislon.net/India/Finance/tax_rate_Inco me.htm for example.
Annual income between $1200 to $3000 (roughly) gets taxed at a 30% rate. Annual income above $3000 gets taxed at a 45% rate. And from my experience, there is little chance of tax evasion in salaried, white collar jobs, as taxes are withheld at source as in the USA.
b.
I respect most of what you say, and believe it to be closer to the truth than nativist arguments you are responding to.
But you should consider the possibility that things are not going to be alright again once the economic cycle turns. The standard of living of the affluent American is unsustainable as long as there are millions of hungrier, but equally capable people elsewhere in the world.
Manufacturing and IT are most obviously hit right now, but agriculture and services can't be far behind.
Apparently, the Republican party is outsourcing fund raising to Indian call centers as well...
j an /50310103.016.asp
http://www.business-standard.com/archives/2003/
Wonder how they do the Texas drawl?
You mean "thief", pilgrim?
I sympathize with the Americans that lost their jobs and wish that India would freely open its borders to people who want to work there. That's more likely to benefit people from Bangladesh and Nepal, than the U.S., but you should all be welcome to live and work where you choose.
Unfortunately, for the forseeable future, three trends will continue in the U.S. (and Europe)
a) Emigration of jobs
b) Competition with immigrants for remaining jobs.
c) Lower pay scales and standards of living
Banning or allowing immigration will only change the emphasis between trends.