I know your being funny but you've got a good point. Developing and maintaining C++ code is not like developing and maintaining PHP script. Which of course is why we have PHP to begin with. It's designed for the web and ease of implementation. Sure C++ would be faster running but not necessarily more efficient in terms of dollars.
It could prevent developers from releasing patches ever again, since it would be admitting something was wrong with the software and they'd have to fear the law. So months after release when a bug is found, they'll deny there's a bug.
Also, as a programmer myself, I'd never be willing to sell anything if it meant I had to fear the law. It would mean anyone who wanted to sell software would need a lawyer and other overhead. This would destroy the mobile app industry which is fueled by small studios and garage developers. It would also kill off WiiWare, LiveArcade etc for the same reasons.
My bad, I was stupid enough to think the summery was correct and that this would emit IR light. I was thinking it could see in the surface in the dark.
Ok, I've read that article. And it is well written and explains the situation well.
That said, allowing a single man to prevent a law that the entire country is apparently in favor of seems like a pretty stupid way to run things. I stand by my statement, Australia's government has failed it's people.
Did I say anyone was entitled to violent video games? No, I said they are a right. There is a difference.
"It's illegal to buy pornography in Utah is it not. Oh snap I guess the US is treating it's people like children and they've lost their freedom to choose." Yes, in UT they're being treated like children and have lost their freedom to choose.
Sure you can import L4D2. What about the local shop owner that wants to sell it? He can't. He doesn't have the freedom to do so.
It doesn't matter what you think, or what I think, Australians have lost their freedom to choose. Their government has failed them. Sure maybe something can and is being done.. but Right Now they're without a basic right which the rest of the world enjoys.
I'm glad developers are taking a stand and refusing to sugar coat their games. When Australians decide to start acting like adults they can do something about their government. Meanwhile the rest of the world's people will continue to make make choices for themselves.
Also factor in a lot of people disconnect the moment their file is complete. If everyone downloaded from beginning to end, only seeders would ever have the end of the file available. In fact this is exactly what commonly happened early on. You'd see a bunch of peers stuck at 95%.
And what do you think causes the dust to be sticky in smokers' computers?
I too have worked in a shop and have seen brown sticky dust buildup seize fans and cause failures. I've also found dead animals in people's computer cases.
The smokers here calling BS are also people who regularly maintain their systems. You are a minority. Joe-Marlboro's computer sucks in gunk for years without being touched other then to be turned off and on.
I agree, hence why I use a whitelist to prevent sites from using any scripting on my machine. I even whitelist cookie usage. But this exploit is on a whole new level.
It would be nice if FireFox updated with detection for sites that would allow this (and other) kinds of attacks. With shit like this in the wild it's hard to know what sites to trust./Paranoid
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I know your being funny but you've got a good point. Developing and maintaining C++ code is not like developing and maintaining PHP script. Which of course is why we have PHP to begin with. It's designed for the web and ease of implementation. Sure C++ would be faster running but not necessarily more efficient in terms of dollars.
How long till your telco is bought out by one of the big ones and becomes the local monopoly with horrible rates and service?
Yes because adults never have emotions.
It could prevent developers from releasing patches ever again, since it would be admitting something was wrong with the software and they'd have to fear the law. So months after release when a bug is found, they'll deny there's a bug.
Also, as a programmer myself, I'd never be willing to sell anything if it meant I had to fear the law.
It would mean anyone who wanted to sell software would need a lawyer and other overhead. This would destroy the mobile app industry which is fueled by small studios and garage developers. It would also kill off WiiWare, LiveArcade etc for the same reasons.
My bad, I was stupid enough to think the summery was correct and that this would emit IR light.
I was thinking it could see in the surface in the dark.
So how long till this thing is pointed downward?
Wikipedia has a nice explanation of Hollywood Accounting.
Yeah sounds simple and fun to us geeks but try explaining to the average joe what a server even is.
You know, Wifi isn't just for sharing an internet connection.
Ok, I've read that article. And it is well written and explains the situation well.
That said, allowing a single man to prevent a law that the entire country is apparently in favor of seems like a pretty stupid way to run things. I stand by my statement, Australia's government has failed it's people.
Did I say anyone was entitled to violent video games? No, I said they are a right. There is a difference.
"It's illegal to buy pornography in Utah is it not. Oh snap I guess the US is treating it's people like children and they've lost their freedom to choose."
Yes, in UT they're being treated like children and have lost their freedom to choose.
Sure you can import L4D2. What about the local shop owner that wants to sell it? He can't. He doesn't have the freedom to do so.
Your quick to make assumptions.
It doesn't matter what you think, or what I think, Australians have lost their freedom to choose. Their government has failed them.
Sure maybe something can and is being done.. but Right Now they're without a basic right which the rest of the world enjoys.
I'm glad developers are taking a stand and refusing to sugar coat their games.
When Australians decide to start acting like adults they can do something about their government. Meanwhile the rest of the world's people will continue to make make choices for themselves.
Also factor in a lot of people disconnect the moment their file is complete. If everyone downloaded from beginning to end, only seeders would ever have the end of the file available. In fact this is exactly what commonly happened early on. You'd see a bunch of peers stuck at 95%.
That would require them to actually think ahead. Sadly, this is a world of instant gratification.
Thank you :)
I've seen the same in BFE NorCal. Although it was typically when sending between two different networks.
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And what do you think causes the dust to be sticky in smokers' computers?
I too have worked in a shop and have seen brown sticky dust buildup seize fans and cause failures.
I've also found dead animals in people's computer cases.
The smokers here calling BS are also people who regularly maintain their systems. You are a minority.
Joe-Marlboro's computer sucks in gunk for years without being touched other then to be turned off and on.
What's worse is it'll be EA's management that causes them to release something half baked and soulless.
I've lost count of how many studios EA has chewed up and spit out.
This isn't news, it's just more of the same.
I agree, hence why I use a whitelist to prevent sites from using any scripting on my machine. I even whitelist cookie usage. But this exploit is on a whole new level.
It would be nice if FireFox updated with detection for sites that would allow this (and other) kinds of attacks. /Paranoid
With shit like this in the wild it's hard to know what sites to trust.
Damn I used my last point to mod some tard Funny :(
Ah, I wasn't aware a group 2 existed.
If that's the case it's pretty fucking sad what people will do for money.