What's required is good judgement. My boss doesn't care if I use the web to look up movie times for that evening, but running my own MP3 streaming radio station from my office would be out of line.
Of course, running a streaming audio server and distributed.net are very different--media is on-demand while distributed is idle time. At any rate, would you expect to go to jail for 15 years and pay 415k even for setting up a media server? I doubt it.
And I repeat: yes, I agree the penalty is too steep.
But you made it sound like you didn't think it was all that bad. Perhaps this was simply poor communication on your part.
A combination of poor deregulation in the *economic* arena and many years of extreme *environmental* regulation has caused the current problems in California.
I'm all for more efficient everything but part of that is nuclear power (eventually, fusion reactors). Breeder's are a step in that direction.
Maybe for most of the apathetic, non-voters, but I choose not to vote on purpose. Consider a gambling casino, once in a while someone wins big, and that keeps the suckers coming. Don't ever forget, though, that the house always wins.
You make it sound like a big conspiracy. Casino's are rigged but the voting process in this country is not (there is some corruption here and there but nowhere near enough or coordinated enough to have a meaningful impact). The real truth is much simpler: our system really *is* responsive to the people--it's just that not enough people care.
The odds are always in it's favor, therefore the prudent person takes his money elswhere, and spends it wisely. If you're a voter, you're like the guy who keeps putting his last dollar on black 13, and hoping for the big pay off(the change you want).
Hardly. My point is that voting is only useless *if* you don't go out there and convince *a lot* of other people that you're right and that they should vote the same way you do. (Additionally, you have to convince them to be vocal enough about their concerns by communicating with their elected representatives.)
Concluding, the concept of voting (what I thing you're against, though I may be mistaken) is not flawed--but our society is. Now, if that is what you meant by, "voting doesn't change anything," then I agree. If you meant that the whole process is rigged by secret cabals and that no matter how much The People want things to change, they won't--then I have to disagree.
The *REAL* reason SGI is floundering is because for years they could never market themselves out of a paper bag. You can have the best stuff in the world, but if your sales force doesn't quite get it...
Damn straight! Another excellent example: NeXT--they made the absolute *best* development environment, APIs, and user environment in the world but couldn't sell it. They live on in Apple, of course, but they've got that godawful Aqua interface and a bunch of Mac zealots who refuse to accept superior solutions on the basis of, "But...but...but that's not the way the OLD Mac OS does it!"
Furthermore, the Chernobyl accident was a result of absolutely dismal upkeep and standards from the same idiotic Communist government that produced sunglasses that were completely opaque.
Actually, the DMCA was an implementation of the WIPO treaty and was intended to be an "example" to nations like China that engage in a lot of unauthorized copying. In fact, the MPAA and friends suggested strongly that protection for ISPs be removed from the legislation before approval.
The US government has becoem so corp-centric it's disgusting. So much emphasis has been put on the ideals of capitalism that the consumer/individual has lost all identity.Why? Because most of "The People" are greedy whores. I believe our government (and the leadership of corporations) really do represent the will of the people. We're simply getting the government we deserve. Although, it sucks for those few of us who don't worship material gain.
I choose not to vote, because voting changes nothing.
In other words, I voted for someone and they didn't win; therefore, voting is a scam. More bluntly, "Not everyone agrees with me! I'm taking my toys and going home!" A better approach would be to go convince as many people as possible that you *are* right. But don't suffer under the delusion that this is easy. First, you must actually *be* right; and it's easy to be deceived in this matter. Second, you have the task of arguing well for your cause. Even if both of these conditions are met, the task it grueling and eternal. Don't give up on it.
Look at the people that you voted for--Do you like them?
Yes, although it really doesn't matter whether or not I like them. What matters is whether or not they share my philosophy of government and society.
I've long been thinking that such a forum would be fun. I'd like it to take the same general approach that/. does; however, the focus would be on religion, society, and politics. You know, all the things you're not supposed to talk about in polite conversations.;-)
While combing their hair and talking on a cell phone. And then they give you the finger after almost running over you. As you may have guessed, PMS plays a large part in this lifestyle.
It would be better to find out the developers who violate the licenses. If you got modified version of software from Chinese developers, ask them to provide you the source if they haven't done so.
I certainly think that's a reasonable thing to do.
Now, if they refuse, that's a real violation.
This is what I don't understand. Why should China, or any other nation, have to abide by our laws? GPL gets its teeth from US Copyright law and, as far as I can tell, China is not a territory of the US.
But if you read the post I linked to above, you'll see that it is extremely unlikely that Adobe even did hire this firm. In Germany, any law firm can send these letters; regardless of their relationship (or lack thereof) to the real owner of the trademark. And they're then legally entitled to charge a processing fee for the letter. That's what the $2,000 is for. It's a racket.
Before you send that letter, read this post from a German citizen. It would seem that this is an independent law firm engaging in purely self-interested behavior.
I live in South Carolina where many state trooper's cars are now outfitted with video cameras mounted on the dashboard; they are intended to capture evidence for prosecuting people who litter or violate traffic laws.
One state trooper with racial motives pulled over a black woman from Florida (who was not doing anything wrong) and tried to violently pull her out of her car at gunpoint (while her seatbelt was still attached).
He wouldn't have been caught had it not been for the camera--the genius left the stupid thing running!
I have the feeling that the cameras, as described, will only be able to pick out the criminals who are "every day joes with less than conservative viewpoints"
Really? Hmmm, and here *I* was thinking they would use it to track down us conservatives. You've got an extremely interesting view of modern America.
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This is what we're talking about. If he didn't sign a form promising not to install third party software, then it wasn't unauthorized.
With instructions, I assume.
Of course, running a streaming audio server and distributed.net are very different--media is on-demand while distributed is idle time. At any rate, would you expect to go to jail for 15 years and pay 415k even for setting up a media server? I doubt it.
And I repeat: yes, I agree the penalty is too steep.
But you made it sound like you didn't think it was all that bad. Perhaps this was simply poor communication on your part.
I'm all for more efficient everything but part of that is nuclear power (eventually, fusion reactors). Breeder's are a step in that direction.
You make it sound like a big conspiracy. Casino's are rigged but the voting process in this country is not (there is some corruption here and there but nowhere near enough or coordinated enough to have a meaningful impact). The real truth is much simpler: our system really *is* responsive to the people--it's just that not enough people care.
The odds are always in it's favor, therefore the prudent person takes his money elswhere, and spends it wisely. If you're a voter, you're like the guy who keeps putting his last dollar on black 13, and hoping for the big pay off(the change you want).
Hardly. My point is that voting is only useless *if* you don't go out there and convince *a lot* of other people that you're right and that they should vote the same way you do. (Additionally, you have to convince them to be vocal enough about their concerns by communicating with their elected representatives.)
Concluding, the concept of voting (what I thing you're against, though I may be mistaken) is not flawed--but our society is. Now, if that is what you meant by, "voting doesn't change anything," then I agree. If you meant that the whole process is rigged by secret cabals and that no matter how much The People want things to change, they won't--then I have to disagree.
Damn straight! Another excellent example: NeXT--they made the absolute *best* development environment, APIs, and user environment in the world but couldn't sell it. They live on in Apple, of course, but they've got that godawful Aqua interface and a bunch of Mac zealots who refuse to accept superior solutions on the basis of, "But...but...but that's not the way the OLD Mac OS does it!"
If I understand what you're saying (it isn't entirely clear) then naive would be a better word.
What I *really* wish we could do away with is the American revisionism re: the War Between the States.
I think it's funny, personally. But then, most other people probably wouldn't...
You mean they're not? News to me...
Furthermore, the Chernobyl accident was a result of absolutely dismal upkeep and standards from the same idiotic Communist government that produced sunglasses that were completely opaque.
Tell that to the folks in California.
I thought that only members of official government police agencies (like the FBI and Police) could obtain search warrants.
Actually, the DMCA was an implementation of the WIPO treaty and was intended to be an "example" to nations like China that engage in a lot of unauthorized copying. In fact, the MPAA and friends suggested strongly that protection for ISPs be removed from the legislation before approval.
The US government has becoem so corp-centric it's disgusting. So much emphasis has been put on the ideals of capitalism that the consumer/individual has lost all identity.Why? Because most of "The People" are greedy whores. I believe our government (and the leadership of corporations) really do represent the will of the people. We're simply getting the government we deserve. Although, it sucks for those few of us who don't worship material gain.
In other words, I voted for someone and they didn't win; therefore, voting is a scam. More bluntly, "Not everyone agrees with me! I'm taking my toys and going home!" A better approach would be to go convince as many people as possible that you *are* right. But don't suffer under the delusion that this is easy. First, you must actually *be* right; and it's easy to be deceived in this matter. Second, you have the task of arguing well for your cause. Even if both of these conditions are met, the task it grueling and eternal. Don't give up on it.
Look at the people that you voted for--Do you like them?
Yes, although it really doesn't matter whether or not I like them. What matters is whether or not they share my philosophy of government and society.
I've long been thinking that such a forum would be fun. I'd like it to take the same general approach that /. does; however, the focus would be on religion, society, and politics. You know, all the things you're not supposed to talk about in polite conversations. ;-)
While combing their hair and talking on a cell phone. And then they give you the finger after almost running over you. As you may have guessed, PMS plays a large part in this lifestyle.
Yeah, but you've never seen it played on a playground in the US. It might as well be playing checkers or something. ;-)
I certainly think that's a reasonable thing to do.
Now, if they refuse, that's a real violation.
This is what I don't understand. Why should China, or any other nation, have to abide by our laws? GPL gets its teeth from US Copyright law and, as far as I can tell, China is not a territory of the US.
RMS and ESR in the buff, fighting for "dominance"? *Shudder*
But if you read the post I linked to above, you'll see that it is extremely unlikely that Adobe even did hire this firm. In Germany, any law firm can send these letters; regardless of their relationship (or lack thereof) to the real owner of the trademark. And they're then legally entitled to charge a processing fee for the letter. That's what the $2,000 is for. It's a racket.
Before you send that letter, read this post from a German citizen. It would seem that this is an independent law firm engaging in purely self-interested behavior.
One state trooper with racial motives pulled over a black woman from Florida (who was not doing anything wrong) and tried to violently pull her out of her car at gunpoint (while her seatbelt was still attached).
He wouldn't have been caught had it not been for the camera--the genius left the stupid thing running!
Really? Hmmm, and here *I* was thinking they would use it to track down us conservatives. You've got an extremely interesting view of modern America.