I think the idea is that if you see something in the paper/on TV/whatever that catches your eye, you'll be interested enough to follow up on it yourself. They give you just enough information to know where to look for more. Or would you really want to subscribe to the 5,000 lb. edition of the New York Times?:-)
Of course, this doesn't explain why the cable networks feel the need to force-feed us the latest dirt on Martha Stewart and Michael Jackson 24/7. And how could anyone forget the Year of O.J.?
The "source code" of a book is the knowledge and work--arguably a lifetime of each--it took to produce the book. The "source code" of a newspaper might be the raw newswire feeds, newsroom banter, property and physical plant, etc. And most tellingly, the "source code" of that box of Frosted Flakes is not just the ingredients list. It includes the manufacturing process, for instance--how did you think the Coca-Cola formula is a secret if the ingredients are printed on every bottle and can?
I hate analogies, anyway.
It's just ridiculous to expect to receive the source code to every application you buy off the shelf and expect it to be free as in speech. (Which I realize may not be your position, but that was the original poster's argument.)
You supercilious anal bastard. You have a grasp of common English, correct? You know what he meant to say, and still you respond with this snide and irrelevant remark. Do you realize how arrogant you sound? And yet you inspire nothing but pity. You sad fucking prick. The pathos you arouse is nearly unbearable.
I happen to disagree with the original poster's sentiment, but allow me to reword it if it puts you at ease. "It's impossible to keep source code secret, as this [illustrates]." There, are you happy now? Or are you going to keep whining like a six year old child?
Really? You believe all source code should be publicly available? Are you trolling, or are you really that obtuse? I'm just curious--does your ideology extend to other types of information, such as books, newspapers, recipes, the PIN number on your ATM card?
Not to mention that it's completely stupid of you to argue that you're justified in looking at the source merely because you personally believe all source code should be public. Do you believe that all Doritos should be free (as in beer)? If you did hold such a belief, would you be justified in going to the chips aisle of your local supermarket, clearing the shelf of Doritos and walking out without paying?
No, of course not. Because that's utterly indefensible. And let me tell you, I'd be standing there cheering on the supermarket security guards as they chased you down and tackled your lard-filled fat ass to the cold, dark asphalt.
I really hate corporations and Apple is indeed a corporation. But as far as corporations go, I've always said that Apple is the corporation I hate the least.
That's utterly retarded. I found your statement so strikingly indicative of a delusional and/or willfully ignorant state of mind, in fact, that I could not help but allow the hint of a smirk to break across my otherwise stony face. I have created this account, Frankensloot, for the express purpose of stalking you as you post comments in the future and pointing out all the idiotic things you are sure to say. My hope is that I shall gain some modicum of amusement from your continued displays of foolishness.
Upon encountering your ridiculous assertion that "the Gimp is AS GOOD AS PHOTOSHOP," some souls, less driven, might merely shake their heads, titter nervously, and walk away. I am not that sort of man, and I am not prepared to let your stupidity fade away unnoticed.
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I can see why Beth Scott would find that headline offensive.
Yeah, I'd like to know too actually.
I think the idea is that if you see something in the paper/on TV/whatever that catches your eye, you'll be interested enough to follow up on it yourself. They give you just enough information to know where to look for more. Or would you really want to subscribe to the 5,000 lb. edition of the New York Times? :-)
Of course, this doesn't explain why the cable networks feel the need to force-feed us the latest dirt on Martha Stewart and Michael Jackson 24/7. And how could anyone forget the Year of O.J.?
As a Mac user, I was offended by this at first. But then I realized: why should I care what a prole like you thinks?
Spot on. IAAL (and a senior auditor in a past life) and that was my first thought as well.
Of course, we don't know this internal memo is necessarily true.
Hey, as long as you're linking to the New York Times and Microsoft, why not hyperlink every single word?
I mean, I'm sure there are Slashdot readers out there who don't know what Belgium is, or a computer, or pizza, or female.
The "source code" of a book is the knowledge and work--arguably a lifetime of each--it took to produce the book. The "source code" of a newspaper might be the raw newswire feeds, newsroom banter, property and physical plant, etc. And most tellingly, the "source code" of that box of Frosted Flakes is not just the ingredients list. It includes the manufacturing process, for instance--how did you think the Coca-Cola formula is a secret if the ingredients are printed on every bottle and can?
I hate analogies, anyway.
It's just ridiculous to expect to receive the source code to every application you buy off the shelf and expect it to be free as in speech. (Which I realize may not be your position, but that was the original poster's argument.)
You supercilious anal bastard. You have a grasp of common English, correct? You know what he meant to say, and still you respond with this snide and irrelevant remark. Do you realize how arrogant you sound? And yet you inspire nothing but pity. You sad fucking prick. The pathos you arouse is nearly unbearable.
I happen to disagree with the original poster's sentiment, but allow me to reword it if it puts you at ease. "It's impossible to keep source code secret, as this [illustrates]." There, are you happy now? Or are you going to keep whining like a six year old child?
Really? You believe all source code should be publicly available? Are you trolling, or are you really that obtuse? I'm just curious--does your ideology extend to other types of information, such as books, newspapers, recipes, the PIN number on your ATM card?
Not to mention that it's completely stupid of you to argue that you're justified in looking at the source merely because you personally believe all source code should be public. Do you believe that all Doritos should be free (as in beer)? If you did hold such a belief, would you be justified in going to the chips aisle of your local supermarket, clearing the shelf of Doritos and walking out without paying?
No, of course not. Because that's utterly indefensible. And let me tell you, I'd be standing there cheering on the supermarket security guards as they chased you down and tackled your lard-filled fat ass to the cold, dark asphalt.
Jesus Christ, man. Grow a fucking brain.
Upon encountering your ridiculous assertion that "the Gimp is AS GOOD AS PHOTOSHOP," some souls, less driven, might merely shake their heads, titter nervously, and walk away. I am not that sort of man, and I am not prepared to let your stupidity fade away unnoticed.
Cheerio.