The most inconvenient truth is that the earth temperature changes. It appears that it has been both much warmer and much colder at different times in the past.
This time we're getting warmer, some people want to blame, some people want to do something. I'm still waiting for someone to explain how this expected behaviour is really a problem. Sure we might be causing it this time, but it was probaly gonna do this anyway.
Lets look at what a 5C temperature change will bring. My limited understanding is it will shift the type of vegetation/wildlife in each area and alter weather patterns. Is this really a problem?
RTFSP (Slashdot Post), He's talking about big pixels in P&S cameras.
I was pointing out that it is pointless, big pixel counts only matter if you have the glass to back it up. This point is missed by the vast majority of digital picture takers.
So you're claiming to be a lawyer, but I have a few questions. Why post as an anonymous coward? Are you violating your client confidentiality with the parent post? If I wipe their firmware (which I have a license to use) how am I violating their copyright?
The reason people use DSLRs is because even at todays 6-8 Megapixels the lens is the weak element. Add all the pixels you want, without a bigger and better lens it doesn't matter.
Sure we can improve on the dynamic range and noise of the sensor, but the megapixel days are over.
Simply wait, what's the rush? It isn't like OSS will die without more marketshare. Quietly mention that you use something else, and let them make the first step. I'm using this approach of "I use something else, it works better, but it takes quite a bit of work to get used to"
I think it is a better approach because then when they do come and ask, they expect they will have to put in some effort. Despite the ease of use of ubuntu, it's a change, and many end users will have some trouble adapting.
So lets assume the next Tivo only runs a Redhat signed kernel. Tivo can't distribute the kernel they don't have the key. Redhat can't distribute the kernel without the source, under the GPLv3 this would include the key to sign the binary.
This is the problem, they are trying to license the software to prevent a behaviour in the hardware or other software. This is wrong, the FSF insists this is not the case, but there is no accounting for the hardware and software vendor being the same or different people.
Is it any different if the code is available but you can't install your fixes anyway? Effectively no. But it is wrong to licence software in such a way as to try and force a behaviour on the maker of the hardware. Wrong as in it is a bad technical solution.
If I only let my computer install and run signed binaries, I could argue that not having the keys to sign the package, I don't have the complete source and you should give me the keys too. Some see this as the anti-Tivo clause, others see the potential for it to be a forced insecurity clause.
5.1 PJ isn't a lawyer. One issue the GPLv3 is attempting to solve is signed binaries. If the environment (ie Tivo) will only execute a signed binary the key must be released to allow someone to run the modified binary Many think this is an unacceptable consequence.
5.2 Some people don't want the GPL to be incompatible with itself, which the GPLv3 would explicity allow.
1) If it isn't broken why change it? 2) Those who want this licence can use it, but creation of another license shouldn't be encouraged unless it solves a problem. 3) Those working for corporations would like to keep contributing and be paid, this is a valid concern. 4) The legal technicality of who owns the code is a SERIOUS concern for relicensing. You can't change piecemeal because you'd be linking 2 incompatible licenses, this is not permitted. 5) DRM is not incompatible with OSS, it is incompatible with the ideals of Free Software. Also the restrictions as written in the GPLv3 draft may restrict more than simply DRM. 6) Many of the people who actually write the kernel seem to think that the GPLv3 isn't better.
If you want a better kernel why don't you get a group of programmers and fork a GPLv3 version recoding the required sections?
This is just unfair to RMS his objectives haven't changed.
GNU the GPL and the FSF exist because he wanted software to be distributed and used in that way, so he did it and encouraged wider participation. The Free software movement has been very successful.
Now what is happening is some loopholes in the implementation of RMSs vision have been exploited, he obviously wants to correct this.
The only reason these people worked together is that the different visions could agree on a single implementation at that time. That time is past and the different visions no longer agree on the correct implementation.
For RMS to move forward in accordance with his vision he will have to create a new implementation that won't have the large mass of current users. He doesn't want to do this because many won't move, but he will have to in order to move forward.
This is the annoying thing about US politics, it seems many want every issue to be Red or Blue clean and simple. It's not that simple and it's pretty unreasonable to make such baseless claims against the party as a whole.
I think the interesting thing is how many of the very powerful and respected politicians are making significant breaks with their party. In the US this infighting seems to be much more common when they're arguing with the president. I think it is important to note that many if not most from both parties who really want to have fair elections, even if they're not quite sure how to achieve that.
I don't like to call it cheating. It's just a question of which resources you are utilising to accomplish the task.
Maximizing the benefit of your available resources is clearly something you should do both in school and in real life.
Where cheating breaks down is that you are improperly using them in violation of the rules. In school it is cheating, plagarism etc, in "real life" it's fraud, cooking the books etc.
Go ahead push the rules to the limit, but don't use the "real life" excuse, it's just as invalid in school as at Enron.
1 Don't use a tripod, use a document photo stand. Think of an overhead projector with the camera where the mirror is for vertical adjustment. 2 Have a guide for the paper, not that hard. 3 Lighting is an important one, but as long as it's even the type of light doesn't really matter if you set your white balance correctly. 4 If it is a rigid setup doesn't really matter 5 Use the camera control software on the computer, you don't need to really use a camera. 6 Save the file and run the OCR software.
I use a similar setup to take photos of test parts at work, works nicely.
So Vista will cost companies 2.5 billion Euros (50k employers at 50k Euro/each) How is spending an additional 2.5 Billion Euro a good thing? Or did they do this to draw away from the 5 Billion (100k new jobs) later in the article.
That 5 Billion is money that can't be spent on other things, is it really a good idea to flaunt how much vista is going to cost us?
Really he's right. They are tested and documented less lethal weapons. Even if there is no intention to use them by the military, domestic use might help save lives and reduce injuries.
If they really are less lethal they should be deployed domestically. It's good for Americans because it allows one more step before employing lethal weapons.
It's politically safer to use them outside the US after they've been used domestically.
With domestic riots they have a few options to control, adding another somewhere between shooting and telling people to behave is good. Hopefully they will be safer than Tasers, rubber bullets, bean bags, maybe even CS gas.
I'd rather people get informed enough about the issues to have fair and reasonable discussions, but that's about as likely as a non violent response to out of control protests.
Isn't a college degree just a symbol that says, "Look, a whole bunch of people with good reputations threw a bunch of puzzles at me.
No, it's mostly proof that you can play the game. There are two games. 1. The technical education which is the following game. They ask a question. You determine what the real question is. You find the right book. You read how to answer the question. You answer the question.
2. The People game. You learn how to make people happy and play the politics and admin game. I think this is the real reason most education administrations are described as a nightmare, it's actually part of the learning experience. Later you play the sales/job interview game. They're pretty much the same, only the product changes.
people involved in the banning of books such as these are uninformed, misguided individuals who 99% of the time do not read it and 100% of the time fail to understand the meaning of the book.
I'd estimate only about 95% don't read the book. I'd also say that depending on the book anywhere from 25-75% do or do not understand the book. But really stupid misguided people who don't understand (yet) aren't the real problem.
It's those that read and understand the book who still want it banned who are the problem. There really are those who oppose free speech and free thought because it's more difficult to deal with free thinking individuals who question. Fortunately there are still those who understand free thinking individuals are the ones who got us where we are today.
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The most inconvenient truth is that the earth temperature changes.
It appears that it has been both much warmer and much colder at different times in the past.
This time we're getting warmer, some people want to blame, some people want to do something.
I'm still waiting for someone to explain how this expected behaviour is really a problem. Sure we might be causing it this time, but it was probaly gonna do this anyway.
Lets look at what a 5C temperature change will bring. My limited understanding is it will shift the type of vegetation/wildlife in each area and alter weather patterns. Is this really a problem?
RTFSP (Slashdot Post), He's talking about big pixels in P&S cameras.
I was pointing out that it is pointless, big pixel counts only matter if you have the glass to back it up.
This point is missed by the vast majority of digital picture takers.
So you're claiming to be a lawyer, but I have a few questions.
Why post as an anonymous coward?
Are you violating your client confidentiality with the parent post?
If I wipe their firmware (which I have a license to use) how am I violating their copyright?
The reason people use DSLRs is because even at todays 6-8 Megapixels the lens is the weak element.
Add all the pixels you want, without a bigger and better lens it doesn't matter.
Sure we can improve on the dynamic range and noise of the sensor, but the megapixel days are over.
Simply wait, what's the rush? It isn't like OSS will die without more marketshare.
Quietly mention that you use something else, and let them make the first step.
I'm using this approach of "I use something else, it works better, but it takes quite a bit of work to get used to"
I think it is a better approach because then when they do come and ask, they expect they will have to put in some effort. Despite the ease of use of ubuntu, it's a change, and many end users will have some trouble adapting.
Scary idea that soundbites rule the world.
It might be true, but I don't think it's right.
Of course this is probaly the reason first world countries are in such a mess.
A poorly informed opinion based on a soundbite is worse than no opinion at all.
That's my opinion.
Sure, but maybe watching comedies for your information on world events isn't the best idea.
I like John Stewart, he's funny, but it isn't "The News"
So lets assume the next Tivo only runs a Redhat signed kernel.
Tivo can't distribute the kernel they don't have the key.
Redhat can't distribute the kernel without the source, under the GPLv3 this would include the key to sign the binary.
This is the problem, they are trying to license the software to prevent a behaviour in the hardware or other software.
This is wrong, the FSF insists this is not the case, but there is no accounting for the hardware and software vendor being the same or different people.
Is it any different if the code is available but you can't install your fixes anyway?
Effectively no.
But it is wrong to licence software in such a way as to try and force a behaviour on the maker of the hardware.
Wrong as in it is a bad technical solution.
If I only let my computer install and run signed binaries, I could argue that not having the keys to sign the package, I don't have the complete source and you should give me the keys too.
Some see this as the anti-Tivo clause, others see the potential for it to be a forced insecurity clause.
5.1 PJ isn't a lawyer.
One issue the GPLv3 is attempting to solve is signed binaries.
If the environment (ie Tivo) will only execute a signed binary the key must be released to allow someone to run the modified binary
Many think this is an unacceptable consequence.
5.2 Some people don't want the GPL to be incompatible with itself, which the GPLv3 would explicity allow.
1) If it isn't broken why change it?
2) Those who want this licence can use it, but creation of another license shouldn't be encouraged unless it solves a problem.
3) Those working for corporations would like to keep contributing and be paid, this is a valid concern.
4) The legal technicality of who owns the code is a SERIOUS concern for relicensing. You can't change piecemeal because you'd be linking 2 incompatible licenses, this is not permitted.
5) DRM is not incompatible with OSS, it is incompatible with the ideals of Free Software. Also the restrictions as written in the GPLv3 draft may restrict more than simply DRM.
6) Many of the people who actually write the kernel seem to think that the GPLv3 isn't better.
If you want a better kernel why don't you get a group of programmers and fork a GPLv3 version recoding the required sections?
This is just unfair to RMS his objectives haven't changed.
GNU the GPL and the FSF exist because he wanted software to be distributed and used in that way, so he did it and encouraged wider participation.
The Free software movement has been very successful.
Now what is happening is some loopholes in the implementation of RMSs vision have been exploited, he obviously wants to correct this.
The only reason these people worked together is that the different visions could agree on a single implementation at that time. That time is past and the different visions no longer agree on the correct implementation.
For RMS to move forward in accordance with his vision he will have to create a new implementation that won't have the large mass of current users. He doesn't want to do this because many won't move, but he will have to in order to move forward.
This is the annoying thing about US politics, it seems many want every issue to be Red or Blue clean and simple.
It's not that simple and it's pretty unreasonable to make such baseless claims against the party as a whole.
I think the interesting thing is how many of the very powerful and respected politicians are making significant breaks with their party. In the US this infighting seems to be much more common when they're arguing with the president.
I think it is important to note that many if not most from both parties who really want to have fair elections, even if they're not quite sure how to achieve that.
I don't like to call it cheating.
It's just a question of which resources you are utilising to accomplish the task.
Maximizing the benefit of your available resources is clearly something you should do both in school and in real life.
Where cheating breaks down is that you are improperly using them in violation of the rules. In school it is cheating, plagarism etc, in "real life" it's fraud, cooking the books etc.
Go ahead push the rules to the limit, but don't use the "real life" excuse, it's just as invalid in school as at Enron.
1 Don't use a tripod, use a document photo stand.
Think of an overhead projector with the camera where the mirror is for vertical adjustment.
2 Have a guide for the paper, not that hard.
3 Lighting is an important one, but as long as it's even the type of light doesn't really matter if you set your white balance correctly.
4 If it is a rigid setup doesn't really matter
5 Use the camera control software on the computer, you don't need to really use a camera.
6 Save the file and run the OCR software.
I use a similar setup to take photos of test parts at work, works nicely.
Most times I've looked they let you bet while the wheel is spinning.
They stop betting long before it stops though.
So Vista will cost companies 2.5 billion Euros (50k employers at 50k Euro/each)
How is spending an additional 2.5 Billion Euro a good thing?
Or did they do this to draw away from the 5 Billion (100k new jobs) later in the article.
That 5 Billion is money that can't be spent on other things, is it really a good idea to flaunt how much vista is going to cost us?
What you weren't supposed to know what we're doing, we banned that book!!!
I wasn't planning on giving away the biggest secret.
Unfortunately most people don't want to believe that the right answer and the answer people want are different.
Really he's right.
They are tested and documented less lethal weapons. Even if there is no intention to use them by the military, domestic use might help save lives and reduce injuries.
If they really are less lethal they should be deployed domestically.
It's good for Americans because it allows one more step before employing lethal weapons.
It's politically safer to use them outside the US after they've been used domestically.
With domestic riots they have a few options to control, adding another somewhere between shooting and telling people to behave is good.
Hopefully they will be safer than
Tasers, rubber bullets, bean bags, maybe even CS gas.
I'd rather people get informed enough about the issues to have fair and reasonable discussions, but that's about as likely as a non violent response to out of control protests.
Isn't a college degree just a symbol that says, "Look, a whole bunch of people with good reputations threw a bunch of puzzles at me.
No, it's mostly proof that you can play the game.
There are two games.
1. The technical education which is the following game.
They ask a question.
You determine what the real question is.
You find the right book.
You read how to answer the question.
You answer the question.
2. The People game.
You learn how to make people happy and play the politics and admin game. I think this is the real reason most education administrations are described as a nightmare, it's actually part of the learning experience.
Later you play the sales/job interview game. They're pretty much the same, only the product changes.
people involved in the banning of books such as these are uninformed, misguided individuals who 99% of the time do not read it and 100% of the time fail to understand the meaning of the book.
I'd estimate only about 95% don't read the book.
I'd also say that depending on the book anywhere from 25-75% do or do not understand the book.
But really stupid misguided people who don't understand (yet) aren't the real problem.
It's those that read and understand the book who still want it banned who are the problem. There really are those who oppose free speech and free thought because it's more difficult to deal with free thinking individuals who question. Fortunately there are still those who understand free thinking individuals are the ones who got us where we are today.
I don't see how 1984 is that edgy.
It's just a rather blunt warning on freedom of speech and propaganda.
It's just in a story, rather than a simple explanation of why free speech and free thought are important.
The list is pretty much just the most popular higher end cameras by sales.
Within the high end all the cameras are really good.
The current DSLRs are all excellent, with comperable performance within each category.