No, because you'd have to download the program, scan your computer yourself, and probably also choose which files to delete, kinda like a virus scanner.
"The MPAA said it would also make available a computer program that sniffs out movie and music files on a user's computer as well as any installed file sharing programs. The MPAA said the information detected by the free program would not be shared with it or any other body, but could be used to remove any 'infringing movies or music files' and remove file sharing programs."
That said, of course, I wouldn't run a program created by the MPAA on my computer period.
We don't care about "hacking" these devices. I would imagine most people here making the argument that Linux would be a better choice as an OS are making that argument because it would generally prevent the sorts of DRM-laden formats Microsoft pushes with Windows Media Center Edition from becoming mainstream, which would then force other manufacturers to include W:MC software in their devices, and giving Microsoft yet another industry monopoly.
No, consumers who buy these sorts of things aren't generally going to care about the operating system used. They might start to, however, when the prices for their devices go up due to the Microsoft tax. But by that point, it will have been too late.
Yeah, and when someone has a meltdown in their backyard with their own little nuclear reactor and contaminates the entire neighbourhood with radiation for thousands of years to come, will you still be for complete deregulation?
Ooo, I like it. And add a life total and stuff too, and different weapons like a super shotgun so we can take down multiple servers at once, and then make a much cooler sequel with better graphics, and then release a remake of the first one 15 years later that has a horrible bug that doesn't kill the target server but instead melts your computer from its high hardware requirements!...I should really finish Doom 3 some time.
EXACTLY. Honestly, I'm surprised Kerry isn't touting the fact that he didn't vote against body armor, he voted against it and a million other, much worse things in that bill the Bush ads are pushing.
What, you think Microsoft would want to be compatible with Linux in any way, shape, or form? Their answer would be to tell you, "oh, just drop Linux and use our products exclusively."
If you're looking for a game that doesn't involve a level treadmill or involve doing the same thing over and over without anything fun, try Puzzle Pirates. The name may sound odd at first, but I have played many MMORPGs and it is, by far, the best one I have ever played. The community is great (it's very rare to find the sorts of lamers that inhabit other games in YPP), the game is fun, the economy is entirely player run (and works in a sane manner that involves puzzling to craft things and automated labour, so you don't do the same thing over and over), and there are MANY different ways to play the game.
A good refrence is Slashdot, a month ago (aprox) someone distributed a tool to aid in attacking the Bush website. You know what they say about finding a cockaroach in your living room?
Link? I vaguely remember something like this but I would appreciate a link to the article in question.
Or are you referring to a comment? As if you are, again, that's free speech for ya.
Interfere? Make demands? I did neither of those (nor did the majority of other people commenting in this thread), and just because you put words into my mouth doesn't make me a troll.
Does anyone see this as anything other than stupid? I mean, he's blocking all overseas absentee voters, and he's not exactly making himself look good to the rest of the world. Of course, come to think about it, he really hasn't done that in the past either.;^)
People could still just use Hotmail Popper and any POP3 email client (even non-Microsoft ones... Oh, the humanity!) to access their account, and even send messages through it.
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When will people wake up and smell the carbon dioxide? Technically never as it's odourless.
Hehe, this almost made me laugh out loud while giving phone tech support to a great grandmother. Alas, I have no mod points left for you.
No, because you'd have to download the program, scan your computer yourself, and probably also choose which files to delete, kinda like a virus scanner.
"The MPAA said it would also make available a computer program that sniffs out movie and music files on a user's computer as well as any installed file sharing programs. The MPAA said the information detected by the free program would not be shared with it or any other body, but could be used to remove any 'infringing movies or music files' and remove file sharing programs."
That said, of course, I wouldn't run a program created by the MPAA on my computer period.
Should I get an HP, Compaq, or Sony computer?
No.
Isn't Slashdot banned at SCO?
News at eleven.
IMHO you're being shortsighted here.
We don't care about "hacking" these devices. I would imagine most people here making the argument that Linux would be a better choice as an OS are making that argument because it would generally prevent the sorts of DRM-laden formats Microsoft pushes with Windows Media Center Edition from becoming mainstream, which would then force other manufacturers to include W:MC software in their devices, and giving Microsoft yet another industry monopoly.
No, consumers who buy these sorts of things aren't generally going to care about the operating system used. They might start to, however, when the prices for their devices go up due to the Microsoft tax. But by that point, it will have been too late.
Yeah, and when someone has a meltdown in their backyard with their own little nuclear reactor and contaminates the entire neighbourhood with radiation for thousands of years to come, will you still be for complete deregulation?
You're forgetting that Bush was just reelected.
Ooo, I like it. And add a life total and stuff too, and different weapons like a super shotgun so we can take down multiple servers at once, and then make a much cooler sequel with better graphics, and then release a remake of the first one 15 years later that has a horrible bug that doesn't kill the target server but instead melts your computer from its high hardware requirements! ...I should really finish Doom 3 some time.
EXACTLY. Honestly, I'm surprised Kerry isn't touting the fact that he didn't vote against body armor, he voted against it and a million other, much worse things in that bill the Bush ads are pushing.
And I'll continue to not own a TiVo and download the shows I want to watch. Damn that internet! ;^)
What, you think Microsoft would want to be compatible with Linux in any way, shape, or form? Their answer would be to tell you, "oh, just drop Linux and use our products exclusively."
If you're looking for a game that doesn't involve a level treadmill or involve doing the same thing over and over without anything fun, try Puzzle Pirates. The name may sound odd at first, but I have played many MMORPGs and it is, by far, the best one I have ever played. The community is great (it's very rare to find the sorts of lamers that inhabit other games in YPP), the game is fun, the economy is entirely player run (and works in a sane manner that involves puzzling to craft things and automated labour, so you don't do the same thing over and over), and there are MANY different ways to play the game.
A good refrence is Slashdot, a month ago (aprox) someone distributed a tool to aid in attacking the Bush website. You know what they say about finding a cockaroach in your living room?
Link? I vaguely remember something like this but I would appreciate a link to the article in question.
Or are you referring to a comment? As if you are, again, that's free speech for ya.
Interfere? Make demands? I did neither of those (nor did the majority of other people commenting in this thread), and just because you put words into my mouth doesn't make me a troll.
And yeah, I stand by my opinions.
We can comment on your elections whenever we like. That's free speech for ya. You're welcome to do the same for ours.
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Does anyone see this as anything other than stupid? I mean, he's blocking all overseas absentee voters, and he's not exactly making himself look good to the rest of the world. Of course, come to think about it, he really hasn't done that in the past either. ;^)
For me, doing consumer technical support, it means many, many fewer problems with spyware that I have to deal with.
I'll KEEP my big fat hairy monkey balls, thank you very much.
MARIO IN 2004!
He'll defeat Osama by jumping on his head several times, and perhaps chucking fireballs at him. I mean, who can argue with fireballs?
MS Engineer 1: "Hmm, here's a security vulnerability."
MS PHB: "Well, let's get to work on patching it."
MS Engineer 2: "Wait, couldn't we not patch it and instead sell the patch together with others as a piece of software with an annual update fee?"
MS PHB: "Congratulations, you just got promoted."
Because you're a commie. ;^)
People could still just use Hotmail Popper and any POP3 email client (even non-Microsoft ones... Oh, the humanity!) to access their account, and even send messages through it.