"I don't believe that tracking cons is really a violation of anyones rights." More important, is upon commission of a crime you are knowingly risking loss of several of your rights (privacy being a big one). This is a perfect use, so long as glitches don't cause too much greif. -nB
"Did you thinker with the black box in your car? Why not? What make you believe you will thinker with the GPS in your car if this law pass? Americans do have a big mouth, but in the end they just follow like the sheep they are."
Yes, I did tinker with the black box (computer) in my car(truck actually). The first time I tinkered with it, my truck failed to start. The second time I tinkered with it my truck would start but the radio would not (damn security). Now that I've got it all dialed in, I have full full management control, a working stereo, and I just passed my smog check by 2 PPM:-) -nB
"killing 97% of them menas nothing. The 3% is most likely the few that are actually worth using."
Actually it means quite a bit. The buggy stuff will go away and we'll be left with good functional software. They just made the QA process better:-) -nB
While this may be good for curing cancer, I would fear if this tech got in the wrong hands: "Scientists could customize the system to target any protein on the surface of a cell" Target the protiens on a group of humans, Kurdish, Jewish, Korean, whatever. Many groups of humans have some genes that are particular to their genetic heritage. Target those geenes to make something worse, instant selective genocide. -nB
In a way that strain is a GoodThing(tm). Since it progresses faster (countable in months rather than years), it is more likely to eliminate its self, rather than stay silent and spread. -nB
I'm one of those (underwhelming minority) people wo think that if the world wants us to withdrawl we should. completely. Inclusive of troops, aid, and support. I understand the unpopularity of the moves we made in Iraq. Fair enough. But if we are going to have diplomatic rotten vegtables thrown at us, I'd rather just leave and spend all the money we normally spend on forign aid and bases on fortifying our borders instead. I realise that I am probally placing myself to the right of Rush in the political scale, but it's how I feel and I'll stand by it.:x -nB
Besides all the other posts, I seem to remember the US being told to "go home, we don't want you here" by some governmental agencies over there. Makes me wonder why we trippled our aid . .. -nB
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AC:What are you talking about? The mob is an organization that provides for people what government says that they can't have. In that respect, the laws are actually written on their side. If [piracy/prostitution/gambling/loansharks] were legal, guys in the mob would be out of a job. So the only way that the MPAA is "akin" to the mob is in fact that they both have laws written in their favor, which you said was what separated them.
Alright, bad example. The tactics of the *AA have appeared to be extortionistic at times, with the: "we think you've downloaded illegal content, pay us $n or will sue you costing you $n^y. All the letters I've seen from them make teh recipient feel like they've been caught by law enforcement and by paying the $n they can buy their way out of trouble. While nothing the *AA has done is illegal, it is clearly strongarm tactics. While I don't condone copyright infringement per se, neither do I condone the *AA's methods of dealing with it.
I only got to: "MS Security Chief Says Windows is Safer Than Linux" before the soda was coming out my nose. Didn't even have a chance to RTFA_summary. -nB
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Exactally, Also, if you look at my site, you'll notice that I have an occasional anti-piracy statement, and no where do I provide files, or links to files that are (c) by anyone.
While technically even the homebrew content (XBMC, homebrew games, emulators, etc.) are not legal as they use the XDK to compile them, they are relatively tolerated by M$ because they do not promote piracy of the games. I have two open letters to M$ about embracing homebrew on the Xbox, either through a more open discussion with the modding community, or through a homebrew signature program which would allow homebrew apps to load on an un-modified Xbox, so long as those apps would not launch published game titles. So far both letters have received no response. -nB
I saw the title of this while taking a sip of my morning Caffene, and nearly sprayed my notebook. As it is the dribble of soda from my nose is causing me great pain. -nB
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Damnit. Should have been: <= 1 year in jail <= 250K fine
I hate when plaintext is not plain. I also hate the 2 min wait to correct one's self. -nB
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you are saying that I cannot give a VHS or DVD I bought to my friend?! I mean - you would say that it only has been paid for once (by me) but watched twice.
If you gave your friends the original media, as well as any archival/backup copies you made, then no, that's not illegal. If on the other hand you gave them a copy or retained a copy for yourself, then you have broken copyright law and are subject to =1 year in jail and =250K fine. Deal with it. Just because you have a twisted sense of entitlement does not make you right. My brother was hosting a file server. I told him he should take it down. He did not. I removed his hardware. Problem solved. That's basically what the MPAA did in this case, and while they are an organization akin to the mob (I think we agree here), they've managed to have all the laws written on their side. If you don't like it, go to school, become a lawyer with a focus on political science and go change the world. Until then, play by the rules or deal with the consequences. -nB
Nothing illegal, though they would also not likely have to pay you full value.
If the chips fail RFID they they can be assumed counterfit. If you complain that they are legit, then there is a contention. The chips are cut open and then you have the electronics. You get paid.
A full failure analysis then ensues, it is found that the chips have been tampered with. Since all your chips are the bad ones they send you a bill for the cost value of the chips (likely to be almost a buck a piece). If you don't pay this then either it goes to collections and ruins your credit, or bubba and guido come and visit you. -nB
BTW, you can buy components and other tangible goods at retail and so long as your not marking them up (charging install is fine), then you are simply passing the expense through to the customer. Keep a photo copy of the receipts and give the customer the original, along with any rebate paperwork and you're in the clear.
If you make under (don't quote me) 2K a year then you don't have a business according to the IRS, you have a hobby. -nB
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"I don't believe that tracking cons is really a violation of anyones rights."
More important, is upon commission of a crime you are knowingly risking loss of several of your rights (privacy being a big one).
This is a perfect use, so long as glitches don't cause too much greif.
-nB
"Did you thinker with the black box in your car? Why not? What make you believe you will thinker with the GPS in your car if this law pass? Americans do have a big mouth, but in the end they just follow like the sheep they are."
:-)
Yes, I did tinker with the black box (computer) in my car(truck actually).
The first time I tinkered with it, my truck failed to start. The second time I tinkered with it my truck would start but the radio would not (damn security). Now that I've got it all dialed in, I have full full management control, a working stereo, and I just passed my smog check by 2 PPM
-nB
Just get a /. tinfoil hat for the GPS antenna and ground it well :-)
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No story eh? :-)
Too bad, that sounded good
"killing 97% of them menas nothing. The 3% is most likely the few that are actually worth using."
:-)
Actually it means quite a bit. The buggy stuff will go away and we'll be left with good functional software. They just made the QA process better
-nB
How so?
I think I'm dead on. While not easy, it's certainly possible.
-nB
While this may be good for curing cancer, I would fear if this tech got in the wrong hands:
"Scientists could customize the system to target any protein on the surface of a cell"
Target the protiens on a group of humans, Kurdish, Jewish, Korean, whatever. Many groups of humans have some genes that are particular to their genetic heritage. Target those geenes to make something worse, instant selective genocide.
-nB
In a way that strain is a GoodThing(tm).
Since it progresses faster (countable in months rather than years), it is more likely to eliminate its self, rather than stay silent and spread.
-nB
I wholeheartedly agree with this. I'd start by removing troops from both Korea and Germany, and then cutting all third world aid.
immagine what Germany would say if we closed our base (which dumps uncounted dollars into their economy).
-nB
Fine and dandy.
:x
I'm one of those (underwhelming minority) people wo think that if the world wants us to withdrawl we should. completely. Inclusive of troops, aid, and support. I understand the unpopularity of the moves we made in Iraq. Fair enough. But if we are going to have diplomatic rotten vegtables thrown at us, I'd rather just leave and spend all the money we normally spend on forign aid and bases on fortifying our borders instead.
I realise that I am probally placing myself to the right of Rush in the political scale, but it's how I feel and I'll stand by it.
-nB
I don't care if it ref's a previous atricle, it's still enough of a dupe to not be on the front page.
-nB
Besides all the other posts, I seem to remember the US being told to "go home, we don't want you here" by some governmental agencies over there. Makes me wonder why we trippled our aid . . .
-nB
AC: What are you talking about? The mob is an organization that provides for people what government says that they can't have. In that respect, the laws are actually written on their side. If [piracy/prostitution/gambling/loansharks] were legal, guys in the mob would be out of a job. So the only way that the MPAA is "akin" to the mob is in fact that they both have laws written in their favor, which you said was what separated them.
Alright, bad example.
The tactics of the *AA have appeared to be extortionistic at times, with the:
"we think you've downloaded illegal content, pay us $n or will sue you costing you $n^y. All the letters I've seen from them make teh recipient feel like they've been caught by law enforcement and by paying the $n they can buy their way out of trouble. While nothing the *AA has done is illegal, it is clearly strongarm tactics.
While I don't condone copyright infringement per se, neither do I condone the *AA's methods of dealing with it.
Is that better?
-nB
I only got to: "MS Security Chief Says Windows is Safer Than Linux" before the soda was coming out my nose. Didn't even have a chance to RTFA_summary.
-nB
Exactally,
Also, if you look at my site, you'll notice that I have an occasional anti-piracy statement, and no where do I provide files, or links to files that are (c) by anyone.
While technically even the homebrew content (XBMC, homebrew games, emulators, etc.) are not legal as they use the XDK to compile them, they are relatively tolerated by M$ because they do not promote piracy of the games. I have two open letters to M$ about embracing homebrew on the Xbox, either through a more open discussion with the modding community, or through a homebrew signature program which would allow homebrew apps to load on an un-modified Xbox, so long as those apps would not launch published game titles.
So far both letters have received no response.
-nB
I saw the title of this while taking a sip of my morning Caffene, and nearly sprayed my notebook. As it is the dribble of soda from my nose is causing me great pain.
-nB
Damnit.
Should have been:
<= 1 year in jail
<= 250K fine
I hate when plaintext is not plain.
I also hate the 2 min wait to correct one's self.
-nB
you are saying that I cannot give a VHS or DVD I bought to my friend?! I mean - you would say that it only has been paid for once (by me) but watched twice.
If you gave your friends the original media, as well as any archival/backup copies you made, then no, that's not illegal. If on the other hand you gave them a copy or retained a copy for yourself, then you have broken copyright law and are subject to =1 year in jail and =250K fine.
Deal with it. Just because you have a twisted sense of entitlement does not make you right. My brother was hosting a file server. I told him he should take it down. He did not. I removed his hardware. Problem solved. That's basically what the MPAA did in this case, and while they are an organization akin to the mob (I think we agree here), they've managed to have all the laws written on their side. If you don't like it, go to school, become a lawyer with a focus on political science and go change the world. Until then, play by the rules or deal with the consequences.
-nB
Crumble an asperine in it and watch the magic!
-nB
Nothing illegal, though they would also not likely have to pay you full value.
If the chips fail RFID they they can be assumed counterfit. If you complain that they are legit, then there is a contention. The chips are cut open and then you have the electronics. You get paid.
A full failure analysis then ensues, it is found that the chips have been tampered with. Since all your chips are the bad ones they send you a bill for the cost value of the chips (likely to be almost a buck a piece). If you don't pay this then either it goes to collections and ruins your credit, or bubba and guido come and visit you.
-nB
Funny, I'm a fairly pro-IP nut, yet I agree with you 100% on this issue.
-nB
It fairly successfully mapped Folsom, CA to Wilsey, KS which is not on many maps. It even has the friggen farm roads in it's database!
I love how you can clock on a waypoint in the directions and it pops up a bubble window in the main map with a closeup detail!
-nB
.001%
Gunshot.
Had a drive from a puter which was shot "it ran too slow".
-nB
Mind if I put a copy on my server?
I love it!
-nB
BTW, you can buy components and other tangible goods at retail and so long as your not marking them up (charging install is fine), then you are simply passing the expense through to the customer. Keep a photo copy of the receipts and give the customer the original, along with any rebate paperwork and you're in the clear.
If you make under (don't quote me) 2K a year then you don't have a business according to the IRS, you have a hobby.
-nB