Me are PC user and no that I is bettar then sum stoopid Mac person jest becuz thay say that thay are bettir dusnt meen that thay are thay dont know englis becuz what is a Mac its not evan a werd.
It's about time people began to speak out against censorship. Indecency is a personal moral judgement. Enforcing your personal beliefs through political means is just plain wrong. If you're offended, change the channel. If you're worried about your children, change the channel--I'm sure there's a channel out there that you won't find offensive and that will help to "educate" your children in the manner you prefer. After all, there's always reality TV.
You'll be hearing similar stories in twenty years about veterans exposed to depleted uranium. I suppose it's easier to look back and be shocked by the ignorance of others than to see our own mistakes as we make them.
I'm sure it's already been suggested--but it should definitely be made to look like Superman's Fortress of Solitude. When it comes to arctic design, Kryptonians know best.
What ever happened to the "The customer is always right" attitude? It's curiously absent in today's world. Instead, record and movie execs would prefer to try to use technology to beat the consumer. You need the mp3s for you iPod? Download them--they're a dollar each. Scratch your original CD? Buy another. I've spent a fortune on CDs--but I won't pay for this. That CD is crackable--trust me. I've heard the cracked version, and it's as clear as day. Of course, I deleted it as soon as I heard it.;)
People who like to rock are rebellious by nature. They don't like being forced into a corner. What these guys need to do is hire some psychologists.
Either the G++ compiler is subpar, Sun just did some optimizations for people who don't know how to code, and/or Java's grabbing more resources and the G++ compiled programs are running at a lower priority.
There is no way that a language that is running through simulated hardware is going to be faster than a program that is running on the hardware it was compiled for.
To a large degree, games have driven the home PC market. Remember the days of DOS when you had to edit batch files to get a game to work? Remember having to switch the IRQ on your soundcard manually? People will learn whatever they have to ifto play games. If you expect "newbies"--or even oldies--to make the switch in their homes, you're going to need to convince video game developers to write for Linux. That means better driver support and a more uniform environment will probably be required.
Yes, I realize there are some quality games out there for Linux. It's just not enough.
I think that the primary difference here is that contributors to open source software projects are often developers working on these projects in their spare time. Biotechnology, unfortunately, involves expensive equipment. Unless they've just got electron microscopes and mass spectromoters and atomic scales laying around, I don't think the model is applicable.
Sorry, but I despise this argument. To use the "most common use" argument is weak. First of all, where's the evidence? The people I know with modded XBoxes use them primarily for streaming media.
Also, even if an illegal activity was the "most common" use, it still doesn't excuse limiting actual modding. Piracy is and should be illegal--but modifying physical hardware that you purchased should be legal. We can still own property in the US, right? Where's the crime?
If the music and software industries are losing money to piracy, they should concentrate on improving their business models rather than proposing legislation which limits the freedom and privacy of American citizens.
The thing is, Japan has investment capital for these research endeavors because their entire population is spread over a very small space. They can make major changes to their infrastructure and spend relatively little to do it.
The other reason is that the Japanese, like Europeans, on average seem to have a greater interest in the technology. Part of this is due to standardization--but standardization can't account for all of it. The last time I travelled in Europe, I had a few young adults approach me at a train station and show me their cell phones. Weird, huh?
I think the real reason that people take murder more seriously than worm-authoring is because, for most of us, even when the computer's completely hosed, we still have our TVs. But if you're dead, you're going to miss all your favorite shows. Screw that!
It doesn't mesh with the mystical philosophical explanation given by Yoda. Now the Jedi are little more than genetic super-men. It used to suggest some form of enlightenment--but now it smacks of science. In my opinion, the combination of science and mysticism is one of the most intriguing parts of Star Wars. That is lost now--and I'm surprised that they haven't created any super-beings in a lab somewhere in the galaxy. Why didn't the clones all have pro-force DNA?
It was ruined as soon as the Midochlorians came into the picture. If that's all that matters, why didn't Yoda just give Luke a blood transfusion before facing Vader? He could have pumped up those midochlorians before Luke's encounter.
Lucas took all the magic out of Star Wars. He actually managed to go back in time and ruin the original three episodes with his pseudo-scientific explanation. And the new stuff stinks. As much as I hate the Jar-Jar character, I sympathised with him when he stepped in that pile of sh*t. That's exactly how I felt while watching Episode III.
Who cares if it voids the warranty? It's not irreversible is it? Is this some sort of write-twice firmware? If it doesn't work, revert. But since I only paid $81 bucks for this thing, I'm willing to take the risk regardless. I plan on trying it just as soon as I find some DL media. Worst case scenario is likely to be that I won't be able to burn DL media successfully. So? I already can't do that.
Interesting moderation. I fail to see how making a relevant observation, albeit sarcastic, can be considered trolling. I find it difficult to control my compulsion to make sarcastic remarks when there are people out there who don't seem to mind that our government is treating taxpaying citizens like suspects and those who call themselves "good Americans" put the flag before The Constitution.
What I find interesting is that "shooting it down" seems to be/.ers first reaction to a government surveillance blimp. All they want to do is spy on you. If you've got nothing to hide, what are you worried about? So what if they take pictures of you masturbating? That's their job!
Sure, they're easy targets. And for every one that gets shot down, you'll lose another "inalienable" right. Is anybody else tired of being treated like a suspect by the government we're supporting with outrageous taxes? Sure...maybe we'll be a little closer to real freedom when we're 65 and we can stop working to support our inefficient government--of course, by then, we'll all be too broke to enjoy it. All of our potential savings will have gone toward buying blimps.
We outsource everything now. That's part of our problem. Government and business are now inexorably tied to one another. It's no coincidence that so many members of the current administration have held positions in companies which have been used as military outsourcers.
I think the author makes a point--although perhaps not the point he intended to make. The point is simply this: Linux isn't ready for stupid people and stupid people aren't ready for Linux.
Wouldn't people's television habits change if they knew they'd be receiving an itemized bill at the end of the month? Ratings for The OC would definitely go down.
Well, no. Actually, I was just trying to make the point that ANY factor other than obsolence is a stupid excuse. MAME games are usually higher quality than the Atari games--but both are really obsolete. Imagine if Atari tried to sue to prevent MAME from being redistributed because they felt it was cutting into their sales.
The point is, I don't believe the music industry's current business model is valid. That's the problem. People just aren't as interested in buying CDs--particularly at their bloated prices--as they used to be. For the same price or a few bucks more, you can pick up a movie complete with comentary, music, and story. CDs rarely offer extras--and the music industry's copy protection attempts often do little more than reduce audio quality (which really isn't all that great to begin with).
That's an excellent point with regard to not factoring in online music services in the sales figures. That's certainly something to consider.
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Me are PC user and no that I is bettar then sum stoopid Mac person jest becuz thay say that thay are bettir dusnt meen that thay are thay dont know englis becuz what is a Mac its not evan a werd.
It's about time people began to speak out against censorship. Indecency is a personal moral judgement. Enforcing your personal beliefs through political means is just plain wrong. If you're offended, change the channel. If you're worried about your children, change the channel--I'm sure there's a channel out there that you won't find offensive and that will help to "educate" your children in the manner you prefer. After all, there's always reality TV.
You'll be hearing similar stories in twenty years about veterans exposed to depleted uranium. I suppose it's easier to look back and be shocked by the ignorance of others than to see our own mistakes as we make them.
I'm sure it's already been suggested--but it should definitely be made to look like Superman's Fortress of Solitude. When it comes to arctic design, Kryptonians know best.
What ever happened to the "The customer is always right" attitude? It's curiously absent in today's world. Instead, record and movie execs would prefer to try to use technology to beat the consumer. You need the mp3s for you iPod? Download them--they're a dollar each. Scratch your original CD? Buy another. I've spent a fortune on CDs--but I won't pay for this. That CD is crackable--trust me. I've heard the cracked version, and it's as clear as day. Of course, I deleted it as soon as I heard it. ;)
People who like to rock are rebellious by nature. They don't like being forced into a corner. What these guys need to do is hire some psychologists.
Either the G++ compiler is subpar, Sun just did some optimizations for people who don't know how to code, and/or Java's grabbing more resources and the G++ compiled programs are running at a lower priority.
There is no way that a language that is running through simulated hardware is going to be faster than a program that is running on the hardware it was compiled for.
To a large degree, games have driven the home PC market. Remember the days of DOS when you had to edit batch files to get a game to work? Remember having to switch the IRQ on your soundcard manually? People will learn whatever they have to ifto play games. If you expect "newbies"--or even oldies--to make the switch in their homes, you're going to need to convince video game developers to write for Linux. That means better driver support and a more uniform environment will probably be required.
Yes, I realize there are some quality games out there for Linux. It's just not enough.
I think that the primary difference here is that contributors to open source software projects are often developers working on these projects in their spare time. Biotechnology, unfortunately, involves expensive equipment. Unless they've just got electron microscopes and mass spectromoters and atomic scales laying around, I don't think the model is applicable.
Sorry, but I despise this argument. To use the "most common use" argument is weak. First of all, where's the evidence? The people I know with modded XBoxes use them primarily for streaming media.
Also, even if an illegal activity was the "most common" use, it still doesn't excuse limiting actual modding. Piracy is and should be illegal--but modifying physical hardware that you purchased should be legal. We can still own property in the US, right? Where's the crime?
If the music and software industries are losing money to piracy, they should concentrate on improving their business models rather than proposing legislation which limits the freedom and privacy of American citizens.
The thing is, Japan has investment capital for these research endeavors because their entire population is spread over a very small space. They can make major changes to their infrastructure and spend relatively little to do it. The other reason is that the Japanese, like Europeans, on average seem to have a greater interest in the technology. Part of this is due to standardization--but standardization can't account for all of it. The last time I travelled in Europe, I had a few young adults approach me at a train station and show me their cell phones. Weird, huh?
I think the real reason that people take murder more seriously than worm-authoring is because, for most of us, even when the computer's completely hosed, we still have our TVs. But if you're dead, you're going to miss all your favorite shows. Screw that!
It doesn't mesh with the mystical philosophical explanation given by Yoda. Now the Jedi are little more than genetic super-men. It used to suggest some form of enlightenment--but now it smacks of science. In my opinion, the combination of science and mysticism is one of the most intriguing parts of Star Wars. That is lost now--and I'm surprised that they haven't created any super-beings in a lab somewhere in the galaxy. Why didn't the clones all have pro-force DNA?
It was ruined as soon as the Midochlorians came into the picture. If that's all that matters, why didn't Yoda just give Luke a blood transfusion before facing Vader? He could have pumped up those midochlorians before Luke's encounter.
Lucas took all the magic out of Star Wars. He actually managed to go back in time and ruin the original three episodes with his pseudo-scientific explanation. And the new stuff stinks. As much as I hate the Jar-Jar character, I sympathised with him when he stepped in that pile of sh*t. That's exactly how I felt while watching Episode III.
Who cares if it voids the warranty? It's not irreversible is it? Is this some sort of write-twice firmware? If it doesn't work, revert. But since I only paid $81 bucks for this thing, I'm willing to take the risk regardless. I plan on trying it just as soon as I find some DL media. Worst case scenario is likely to be that I won't be able to burn DL media successfully. So? I already can't do that.
Yeah. I can't believe I spent all that money on my "Face on Mars" mug and Alien Autopsy Med-Kit.
Interesting moderation. I fail to see how making a relevant observation, albeit sarcastic, can be considered trolling. I find it difficult to control my compulsion to make sarcastic remarks when there are people out there who don't seem to mind that our government is treating taxpaying citizens like suspects and those who call themselves "good Americans" put the flag before The Constitution.
You really should consider getting out more. I think you're losing touch. Ever heard of a little thing called sarcasm?
What I find interesting is that "shooting it down" seems to be /.ers first reaction to a government surveillance blimp. All they want to do is spy on you. If you've got nothing to hide, what are you worried about? So what if they take pictures of you masturbating? That's their job!
Sure, they're easy targets. And for every one that gets shot down, you'll lose another "inalienable" right. Is anybody else tired of being treated like a suspect by the government we're supporting with outrageous taxes? Sure...maybe we'll be a little closer to real freedom when we're 65 and we can stop working to support our inefficient government--of course, by then, we'll all be too broke to enjoy it. All of our potential savings will have gone toward buying blimps.
We outsource everything now. That's part of our problem. Government and business are now inexorably tied to one another. It's no coincidence that so many members of the current administration have held positions in companies which have been used as military outsourcers.
A gigabyte of spam in my inbox. I can't wait.
I think the author makes a point--although perhaps not the point he intended to make. The point is simply this: Linux isn't ready for stupid people and stupid people aren't ready for Linux.
Wouldn't people's television habits change if they knew they'd be receiving an itemized bill at the end of the month? Ratings for The OC would definitely go down.
Does "$%T E E N S L O T S will sock yur cawk!%$" count as a sexually explicit label?
The point is, I don't believe the music industry's current business model is valid. That's the problem. People just aren't as interested in buying CDs--particularly at their bloated prices--as they used to be. For the same price or a few bucks more, you can pick up a movie complete with comentary, music, and story. CDs rarely offer extras--and the music industry's copy protection attempts often do little more than reduce audio quality (which really isn't all that great to begin with).
That's an excellent point with regard to not factoring in online music services in the sales figures. That's certainly something to consider.