Sun's implementation of Java is non-free. Blackdown is also non-free; it is an adaptation of Sun's proprietary code. The standard Java libraries are non-free also. We do have free implementations of Java, such as the GNU Java Compiler and GNU Classpath, but they don't support all the features yet. We are still catching up. So the "free" version of Java is incomplete.
The reliable way to avoid the Java Trap is to have only a free implementation of Java on your system. Then if you use a Java feature or library that free software does not yet support, you will find out straightaway, and you can rewrite that code immediately. And he wants developers to write Java targetting this crippled "free" version instead of the official Sun compiler.
Here's an idea FIX THE DAMN "FREE" COMPILER. There's nothing wrong with the Java code people are writing - it's the incomplete "free" compiler that's the problem.
I want to see a JVM for PocketPC. That's a pretty glaring omission for the "write once-run anywhere".. especially considering that.NET - which is a competitor to Java (if programming languages can really "compete") - is supported through the Compact Framework on PocketPC (it's even burnt into the ROM of more recent devices).
that I would be interested in if: a) The bounties were high enough to justify spending my time on the projects b) Developers could "lock" bounties for a particular period of time (ie. so you don't spend a week or two.. only to have someone else submit their code a day earlier and collect the money).
we see more security flaws in Firefox. No surprise.. this is exactly what I've been arguing for years with Microsoft's security (not to say that MS has a great record.. but just to say that just because something hasn't been exploited as much doesn't make it "more secure").
AMD's margins on their dual core Opteron parts are huge. On average, the second core costs customers over 3x as much as the first core for any of these CPUs. As you will soon see, the performance benefits are definitely worth it, but know that AMD's pricing is not exactly designed to drive dual core into widespread adoption.
Remember, kids.. when you're programming OSS.. you're programming COMMUNISM.
Just imagine how many of these coders would have real, paying jobs if markets where OSS has taken over were open to proprietary products.. (before the trolls come in.. what I mean is markets are essentially closed to proprietary software - IE those markets would be unprofitable - because of free alternatives.. unless you're Microsoft, you can't really compete with free.. )
Seriously, that's a troll story by a bunch of AMD fanbois.
Dollar for dollar, Intel is your best bet for dual core right now.. AMD's pricing for their dual core chips is outrageous because they don't have the fab capability that Intel has.
Too bad Intel is restricting HT to their Extremely Expensive edition of the dual core Pentium, though..
In the words of Rod (or was it Todd?) Flanders, "Got him, dad!" (ie. I just threw a stone, and hit someone:->)
In all seriousness, I have copied CDs - CDs that I have a legal right to do so (even bypassing copy protection.. given that that's perfectly legal in Canada).
Personally, I don't see any great problem with downloading TV episodes (at least, ones that are on broadcast channels that you have access to).. the only difference between downloading and recording it yourself is that the downloaded file is of higher quality, and without commercials. Just so long as you do try to watch it "live" at every opportunity.. I wonder if any shows have been cancelled due to poor ratings that wouldn't have been had people who downloaded the ep. actually watched it on the network airing it..
besides for scum sucking pirates. The story even hints at this use: Could this and compatible clients be the replacement to SuprNova and Lokitorrents, or does the lack of search negate its effectiveness?"
ignoring the fact that Lokitorrent and Suprnova would still be in business if they had trackers to legal files (like Linux distros) instead of illegal pirated music/movies/software.
All of the pirates can go fcuk themselves. The more you hide, the worse the penalties will be.. and the more inclined content creators will be to use draconian measures to protect their intellectual property.
to sound like another certain software company that everyone accuses of abusing their monopoly power..
And Apple IS a monopoly (given that x86-based PCs are considered to be their own market, according to Judge Jackson.. we can assume PPC-based PCs would also..)
They don't need to sell the Steve Jobs biography if they don't want to.. but to completely ban the publisher?
Add this tot he fact that Apple doesn't consider bloggers to be a part of the legitimate press.. and we get a pretty bad impression of them, wrt free speech..
What is required for OSI license approval? A license qualifies for OSI approval if it conforms to the OSI's "Open Source Definition" or "OSD." The OSD covers nine topics of concern. Chief among these is the requirement that a license not restrict any party from selling or giving away the software. Further, the Program must include source code, must allow distribution in source code as well as compiled form, and must allow modifications and derived works. Find more information on the OSD at opensource.org.
I'm saying that if all software was "free" by Stallman's definition, there would be no incentive for companies like IBM to develop.
The bottom line is that IBM and HP are businesses, and if there is not a business case for developing open source software, they will not do so.
The question becomes: "Why would IBM develop free software?"
They can't really sell it - all someone would have to do is purchase a copy (if IBM doesn't give it away for free, as in beer), rebrand it (removing all IBM trademarks, copyrights, etc.), and distribute it themselves for free (beer).
The only reason why anyone would then use the pay IBM version would be to sell support services.
In the end, the question of the day is.. If all software was Stallman-free, how would you make any money developing software? How would you attract the top minds of the next generation to the software industry? My assertion is that you cannot.
Right. Because RedHat has no incentive to try and use free software as a business model.
Oh, wait...
Redhat's business model is of providing services.. not on development.
They do do some development, but if all of that software was released under the GPL (I believe some of it is not), ANYONE could simply take Redhat Linux, rebrand it as something else, and sell it or give it away for free.
Richard Stallman is a nut who would kill the entire software industry if he had his way.
If all software was "free" according to Stallman's definition, there would be no incentive for students to enter into the software industry (we're already seeing this in the US). That will lead to a lack of skilled programmers, and eventual stagnation and death of the entire software industry (including "free" software).
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Apple will be touting this as a feature in the next revision of the iPod.
Nah, the sun compiler works perfectly fine for me.. I'm not some "free software" zealot like Stallman..
if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Ouch. I got pwn3d.
:-:
OK, I'll shut up now.
I was led to believe that there wasn't one for PocketPC.. I guess I'll need to do my research better next time
See: The Java Trap, by Richard Stallman
Sun's implementation of Java is non-free. Blackdown is also non-free; it is an adaptation of Sun's proprietary code. The standard Java libraries are non-free also. We do have free implementations of Java, such as the GNU Java Compiler and GNU Classpath, but they don't support all the features yet. We are still catching up.
So the "free" version of Java is incomplete.
The reliable way to avoid the Java Trap is to have only a free implementation of Java on your system. Then if you use a Java feature or library that free software does not yet support, you will find out straightaway, and you can rewrite that code immediately.
And he wants developers to write Java targetting this crippled "free" version instead of the official Sun compiler.
Here's an idea FIX THE DAMN "FREE" COMPILER. There's nothing wrong with the Java code people are writing - it's the incomplete "free" compiler that's the problem.
I want to see a JVM for PocketPC. That's a pretty glaring omission for the "write once-run anywhere".. especially considering that .NET - which is a competitor to Java (if programming languages can really "compete") - is supported through the Compact Framework on PocketPC (it's even burnt into the ROM of more recent devices).
that I would be interested in if:
a) The bounties were high enough to justify spending my time on the projects
b) Developers could "lock" bounties for a particular period of time (ie. so you don't spend a week or two.. only to have someone else submit their code a day earlier and collect the money).
Maybe this is Steve Jobs' retaliation for RIAA CDs that don't work on the Mac because of copy protection? :->
we see more security flaws in Firefox. No surprise.. this is exactly what I've been arguing for years with Microsoft's security (not to say that MS has a great record.. but just to say that just because something hasn't been exploited as much doesn't make it "more secure").
You beat me to it... that's exactly what I was thinking.
Mod parent up!
You obviously haven't done your research.? i=2397&p=3
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http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx
Compare:
2x Opteron 248 (@2.2GHz) => $910
1x Opteron 175 (@2.2GHz, dual core) => $999
AMD's margins on their dual core Opteron parts are huge. On average, the second core costs customers over 3x as much as the first core for any of these CPUs. As you will soon see, the performance benefits are definitely worth it, but know that AMD's pricing is not exactly designed to drive dual core into widespread adoption.
And here are the prices for A64 dual cores..
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx
Remember, kids.. when you're programming OSS.. you're programming COMMUNISM.
Just imagine how many of these coders would have real, paying jobs if markets where OSS has taken over were open to proprietary products..
(before the trolls come in.. what I mean is markets are essentially closed to proprietary software - IE those markets would be unprofitable - because of free alternatives.. unless you're Microsoft, you can't really compete with free.. )
Seriously, that's a troll story by a bunch of AMD fanbois.
Dollar for dollar, Intel is your best bet for dual core right now.. AMD's pricing for their dual core chips is outrageous because they don't have the fab capability that Intel has.
Too bad Intel is restricting HT to their Extremely Expensive edition of the dual core Pentium, though..
I, for one, welcome our new computer Overlords.
In the words of Rod (or was it Todd?) Flanders, :->)
"Got him, dad!"
(ie. I just threw a stone, and hit someone
In all seriousness, I have copied CDs - CDs that I have a legal right to do so (even bypassing copy protection.. given that that's perfectly legal in Canada).
Personally, I don't see any great problem with downloading TV episodes (at least, ones that are on broadcast channels that you have access to).. the only difference between downloading and recording it yourself is that the downloaded file is of higher quality, and without commercials. Just so long as you do try to watch it "live" at every opportunity.. I wonder if any shows have been cancelled due to poor ratings that wouldn't have been had people who downloaded the ep. actually watched it on the network airing it..
besides for scum sucking pirates. The story even hints at this use:
Could this and compatible clients be the replacement to SuprNova and Lokitorrents, or does the lack of search negate its effectiveness?"
ignoring the fact that Lokitorrent and Suprnova would still be in business if they had trackers to legal files (like Linux distros) instead of illegal pirated music/movies/software.
All of the pirates can go fcuk themselves. The more you hide, the worse the penalties will be.. and the more inclined content creators will be to use draconian measures to protect their intellectual property.
What pisses me off about TBS is every f*cking movie they show.. they censor out all of the violence and nudity.
Really retracts from the viewing experience of a lot of movies that only have gratuitous violence and nudity going for them..
The lack of continuity. Show one new episode.. and then three weeks of reruns? Not a way to keep a captive audience..
If any of you young'uns remember the Donkey Kong Country series on the SNES..
Than Google Desktop Searh?
to sound like another certain software company that everyone accuses of abusing their monopoly power..
And Apple IS a monopoly (given that x86-based PCs are considered to be their own market, according to Judge Jackson.. we can assume PPC-based PCs would also..)
They don't need to sell the Steve Jobs biography if they don't want to.. but to completely ban the publisher?
Add this tot he fact that Apple doesn't consider bloggers to be a part of the legitimate press.. and we get a pretty bad impression of them, wrt free speech..
What is required for OSI license approval?
A license qualifies for OSI approval if it conforms to the OSI's "Open Source Definition" or "OSD." The OSD covers nine topics of concern. Chief among these is the requirement that a license not restrict any party from selling or giving away the software. Further, the Program must include source code, must allow distribution in source code as well as compiled form, and must allow modifications and derived works. Find more information on the OSD at opensource.org.
So I guess my argument still stands..
Does RMS accept the CPL as a "free" license? I thought the one-and-only-true free license was the GPL?
I'm not sure how the CPL would affect things.. I haven't read the license.
I'm saying that if all software was "free" by Stallman's definition, there would be no incentive for companies like IBM to develop.
The bottom line is that IBM and HP are businesses, and if there is not a business case for developing open source software, they will not do so.
The question becomes:
"Why would IBM develop free software?"
They can't really sell it - all someone would have to do is purchase a copy (if IBM doesn't give it away for free, as in beer), rebrand it (removing all IBM trademarks, copyrights, etc.), and distribute it themselves for free (beer).
The only reason why anyone would then use the pay IBM version would be to sell support services.
In the end, the question of the day is..
If all software was Stallman-free, how would you make any money developing software? How would you attract the top minds of the next generation to the software industry?
My assertion is that you cannot.
Right. Because RedHat has no incentive to try and use free software as a business model.
Oh, wait...
Redhat's business model is of providing services.. not on development.
They do do some development, but if all of that software was released under the GPL (I believe some of it is not), ANYONE could simply take Redhat Linux, rebrand it as something else, and sell it or give it away for free.
Richard Stallman is a nut who would kill the entire software industry if he had his way.
If all software was "free" according to Stallman's definition, there would be no incentive for students to enter into the software industry (we're already seeing this in the US). That will lead to a lack of skilled programmers, and eventual stagnation and death of the entire software industry (including "free" software).