[...] the Linux community figures that O'Gara is being paid by SCO or Microsoft or someone bad. Again, if this were so, and if it was ever proven or stumbled on during the discovery process (nothing to take lightly), it would be a disaster for the litigation chances of the company doing the paying. It just wouldn't be worth the risk.
Dvorak assumes there are reasonable people on SCO's side with something to lose. The risk wouldn't be worth it for any reasonable person or business. However, the SCO leaders have been acting like they believe they have no risk personally and no more business risk than the buyout or bankruptcy of a losing business. It's obvious even to me (no lawyer I) that their whole approach to the litigation has been go-for-broke. From that point of view, they just may consider it worth the risk of doing all sorts of bad things to accomplish their personal goals, especially if those goals are being thwarted by a small time blog publisher (as they see it).
With its Longhorn launch slated for next year, Microsoft is developing enhanced search software that combines navigation for Web and desktop files straight from the operating system.
Microsoft decision process:
Security is number one for Longhorn.
A Microsoft branded search is TOP priorty for Microsoft.
Software issues continue to push back the release date, resources are limited.
OK, drop the security features and keep working on the search addition...
The truth is the perceived value of a diamond, regardless of color, is almost entirely artificial and has little to do with it's cost of production. A diamond's worth is the result of being marketed as indespensable ammuntion for the longest running battle in mankind's history. If you get what I mean...
All Slashdot posts are redundant by definition, since only certain stories are posted on Slashdot to begin with, and all of the comments are repeats from some earlier post. In about 15 years, the only moderation you will see is redundant...redundant...redundant, cause there will be no new stories by that time. This will be the sign that the Singularity is upon us, as Slashdot posts begin to come from an artificial intelligence faster and faster, then comments, then redundant moderation, then posts, then comments, then redundant moderation, then posts, then comments, then redundant moderation...eventually the virtual world is filled with Slashdot posts moderated redundant...
It's a bit worse that that for O'Gara. Research posted on Groklaw has pointed out that it sure seems like O'Gara had access to previously sealed court documents (now unsealed in some cases), based on the timing of some of the articles she has published. If true, that could put her and her sources in serious (i.e. criminal) hot water...
Could the issue of illegal access to sealed documents as implied on Groklaw be a motive to her attempt to get all documents in the case unsealed, as well as the recent attacks on PJ? Should be interesting to see what comes of that...
Speaking as an avid reader of Groklaw, the problem is not PJ per se. The problem is that Groklaw has been quite instrumental in digging out the evidence that gives lie to SCO's various claims (I wouldn't be surprised to find out after the case is done that Groklaw's research was used by both sides in their preparations).
Whether Maureen O'Gara acted under direction from SCO and company, or whether she is just a biased journalist, remains to be seen. But the recent spate of articles against PJ is more of an attack against Groklaw's effectiveness (and by inference in my opinion, free and open dialog). The fact that O'Gara et al have stooped to personal attacks in itself says a lot about their desperation (again, IMHO).
It's really comical in one sense, yet dangerously close to blatant hate mongering (I can't think of any other way to say it, sorry). For a professional journalist to publish personal details like Maureen O'Gara did is inexcusable (I'm sure Maureen wouldn't want her personal details published on a web page -- imagine all of the anti-SCO kooks out there that might use it for nefarious purposes).
In any case, apparently the only thing that SCO can come up with to counter Groklaw is to try and paint it as an IBM lackey or worse, and so both Groklaw and PJ has been under attack recently. All I can say is, when it comes to trust and integrity, who would you pick: SCO or Groklaw?
Interesting. It seems to work intermittantly, cause none of my 1.0.2 versions or earlier would update (I manage three Windows XP systems). Plus, it only works on one system out of two XP systems I have tried to update so far (haven't tried the third yet). Maybe I will do a clean install of Firefox 1.0.2 to see if it makes a difference...
Don't forget that the critical difference is how long it takes to be fixed once it is found (as well as how hard it is to fix and how much the fix ends up being a problem to other apps, none of which IE fixes seem to excel at).
No program is free of bugs. Considering v1.0.3 is only days past its release, I think it's cool that the bug has already been found. Hopefully, a permanent fix will be equally fast. Of course, one might wonder if the pre-release testing process could be improved on...
[Google] has combined software innovation with a brand-new Internet business model--and it wounds Gates' pride that he didn't get there first.
Excuse me.....when has Microsoft ever really gotten there first? Their signature business method is to buy some small or unknown software company in a given market and then use their monopoly influence, price undercutting, and FUD to drive out or hinder competitors while they hurry to catch up with whatever software they bought. Years later, they have little competition and a product that is "good enough" (read: Marketing has convinced enough people to buy it and put up with all the bugs that remain).
They've already bought their searchtechnology
but apparently it's harder than it looks. Of course, they would have preferred to eliminate the competition outright.
The real problem here is that Microsoft can't cut their price below free and Google has at least one software generation or so head start (that, coupled with the other Microsoft bug-a-boo -- FOSS). Billy boy is never so pissed than when a company points out just how uninnovative Microsoft really is...
Their next slogan? "Microsoft -- following the leader like usual."
Exactly the same because human nature is still the same. The RIAA and MPAA are the establishment. They have the power right now. They would rather things stay the same. Very similar to the situation way back when IBM dominated the computer hardware industry (and there was no such thing as the software industry).
Distribution by network access is the upstart. A change in paradigm that content providers would prefer to ignore if they can. However, it is inevitable that things change. The real question is -- who dictates how and when. Even though the addition of the cassette (and video) tape did not hurt, and in fact significantly helped, content providers, they seem to have a blind eye towards the potential advantages that distribution by network can bring. On the surface, then, it sees that they are not the ones in control of the change.
If they are smart (here's hoping), they are working behind the scenes to shift paradigms while trying to maintain in the foreground. If they are stupid, the DRM thing is their answer to the shift in paradigm. DRM is doomed to failure as long as there are free coders out there. In the meantime, the threat of lawsuit is driving everyone to learn how to stay anonymous on the net. Interesting, no? The RIAA and MPAA efforts indvertently expanding free speech...
That clause would also mean that IBM would have the right to develop a POWER version...regardless of SCO's definition of derivative works or contract interpretation over SCO code use on processors other than Intel chips...
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[...] the Linux community figures that O'Gara is being paid by SCO or Microsoft or someone bad. Again, if this were so, and if it was ever proven or stumbled on during the discovery process (nothing to take lightly), it would be a disaster for the litigation chances of the company doing the paying. It just wouldn't be worth the risk.
Dvorak assumes there are reasonable people on SCO's side with something to lose. The risk wouldn't be worth it for any reasonable person or business. However, the SCO leaders have been acting like they believe they have no risk personally and no more business risk than the buyout or bankruptcy of a losing business. It's obvious even to me (no lawyer I) that their whole approach to the litigation has been go-for-broke. From that point of view, they just may consider it worth the risk of doing all sorts of bad things to accomplish their personal goals, especially if those goals are being thwarted by a small time blog publisher (as they see it).
With its Longhorn launch slated for next year, Microsoft is developing enhanced search software that combines navigation for Web and desktop files straight from the operating system.
Microsoft decision process:
Security is number one for Longhorn.
A Microsoft branded search is TOP priorty for Microsoft.
Software issues continue to push back the release date, resources are limited.
OK, drop the security features and keep working on the search addition...
Let's see if I am wrong...
They are starting slow...first come self crashing cars...
The truth is the perceived value of a diamond, regardless of color, is almost entirely artificial and has little to do with it's cost of production. A diamond's worth is the result of being marketed as indespensable ammuntion for the longest running battle in mankind's history. If you get what I mean...
Sorry, IMing...whasstat?
Patenting illegal technology...what will they think of next...
All Slashdot posts are redundant by definition, since only certain stories are posted on Slashdot to begin with, and all of the comments are repeats from some earlier post. In about 15 years, the only moderation you will see is redundant...redundant...redundant, cause there will be no new stories by that time. This will be the sign that the Singularity is upon us, as Slashdot posts begin to come from an artificial intelligence faster and faster, then comments, then redundant moderation, then posts, then comments, then redundant moderation, then posts, then comments, then redundant moderation...eventually the virtual world is filled with Slashdot posts moderated redundant...
Such is the fate of mankind.
It's just you...
God help us all when we have high-energy physicists reading Slashdot...
Look, I can see myself! Hi Mom!
Reminds me of a situation with Dan Rather...
Everyone is too busy with their real job, selling advertizing!
Any relation to Maureen O'Gara?
I think you deserve a 5...:)
It's a bit worse that that for O'Gara. Research posted on Groklaw has pointed out that it sure seems like O'Gara had access to previously sealed court documents (now unsealed in some cases), based on the timing of some of the articles she has published. If true, that could put her and her sources in serious (i.e. criminal) hot water...
Could the issue of illegal access to sealed documents as implied on Groklaw be a motive to her attempt to get all documents in the case unsealed, as well as the recent attacks on PJ? Should be interesting to see what comes of that...
Speaking as an avid reader of Groklaw, the problem is not PJ per se. The problem is that Groklaw has been quite instrumental in digging out the evidence that gives lie to SCO's various claims (I wouldn't be surprised to find out after the case is done that Groklaw's research was used by both sides in their preparations).
Whether Maureen O'Gara acted under direction from SCO and company, or whether she is just a biased journalist, remains to be seen. But the recent spate of articles against PJ is more of an attack against Groklaw's effectiveness (and by inference in my opinion, free and open dialog). The fact that O'Gara et al have stooped to personal attacks in itself says a lot about their desperation (again, IMHO).
It's really comical in one sense, yet dangerously close to blatant hate mongering (I can't think of any other way to say it, sorry). For a professional journalist to publish personal details like Maureen O'Gara did is inexcusable (I'm sure Maureen wouldn't want her personal details published on a web page -- imagine all of the anti-SCO kooks out there that might use it for nefarious purposes).
In any case, apparently the only thing that SCO can come up with to counter Groklaw is to try and paint it as an IBM lackey or worse, and so both Groklaw and PJ has been under attack recently. All I can say is, when it comes to trust and integrity, who would you pick: SCO or Groklaw?
Interesting. It seems to work intermittantly, cause none of my 1.0.2 versions or earlier would update (I manage three Windows XP systems). Plus, it only works on one system out of two XP systems I have tried to update so far (haven't tried the third yet). Maybe I will do a clean install of Firefox 1.0.2 to see if it makes a difference...
Don't forget that the critical difference is how long it takes to be fixed once it is found (as well as how hard it is to fix and how much the fix ends up being a problem to other apps, none of which IE fixes seem to excel at).
No program is free of bugs. Considering v1.0.3 is only days past its release, I think it's cool that the bug has already been found. Hopefully, a permanent fix will be equally fast. Of course, one might wonder if the pre-release testing process could be improved on...
Firefox 1.0.3 has such a feature (I assume it is new to 1.0.3 as earlier versions wouldn't update as you indicate).
:)...
Hopefully, it is secure as well as convenient
So true :)
Plus, the recently released Firefox browser, which can be downloaded free, has forced Gates to reconstitute an Internet Explorer development team.
Now there is a telling quote...no competition, no development? Someone needs to send this to Congress...
Excuse me.....when has Microsoft ever really gotten there first? Their signature business method is to buy some small or unknown software company in a given market and then use their monopoly influence, price undercutting, and FUD to drive out or hinder competitors while they hurry to catch up with whatever software they bought. Years later, they have little competition and a product that is "good enough" (read: Marketing has convinced enough people to buy it and put up with all the bugs that remain).
They've already bought their search technology but apparently it's harder than it looks. Of course, they would have preferred to eliminate the competition outright.
The real problem here is that Microsoft can't cut their price below free and Google has at least one software generation or so head start (that, coupled with the other Microsoft bug-a-boo -- FOSS). Billy boy is never so pissed than when a company points out just how uninnovative Microsoft really is...
Their next slogan? "Microsoft -- following the leader like usual."
Exactly the same because human nature is still the same. The RIAA and MPAA are the establishment. They have the power right now. They would rather things stay the same. Very similar to the situation way back when IBM dominated the computer hardware industry (and there was no such thing as the software industry).
;)
Distribution by network access is the upstart. A change in paradigm that content providers would prefer to ignore if they can. However, it is inevitable that things change. The real question is -- who dictates how and when. Even though the addition of the cassette (and video) tape did not hurt, and in fact significantly helped, content providers, they seem to have a blind eye towards the potential advantages that distribution by network can bring. On the surface, then, it sees that they are not the ones in control of the change.
If they are smart (here's hoping), they are working behind the scenes to shift paradigms while trying to maintain in the foreground. If they are stupid, the DRM thing is their answer to the shift in paradigm. DRM is doomed to failure as long as there are free coders out there. In the meantime, the threat of lawsuit is driving everyone to learn how to stay anonymous on the net. Interesting, no? The RIAA and MPAA efforts indvertently expanding free speech...
Gotta love it
Weird comment...you are criticizing the lack of posts 3 minutes after the original article was made available?
Does monitoring breast size at the beach constitute a CUPS admin duty?
To add to my own post :)...
That clause would also mean that IBM would have the right to develop a POWER version...regardless of SCO's definition of derivative works or contract interpretation over SCO code use on processors other than Intel chips...