Unfortunately a lot of companies (software and retail) are of the opinion that if you open the package, you have agreed to the EULA. Given that the EULA tends to be in the package (if indeed it isn't just on the cd as part of the install process), this presents a problem.
By that token, most stores should not be able to tell you that you can't return opened software (which is one of the very very few things that even Wal-Mart won't let you return).
6) Subjecting suspects to torture (a violation of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution, and probably many other laws)
This is also a human rights violation and a war crime. Technically, Bush should be considered an international criminal and brought before a war crimes tribunal.
Yup. Because there have never been any horror stories or movies involving friendly looking killer toys or robots =]
I've had to deal with people during and after physical trauma. They can be extremely irrational and even combative toward anyone that tries to help them especially if their injuries were obtained in a combat situation.
Speaking personally, my fight instinct gets triggered if someone tries to sedate me. As I start to go under, I have to stop myself from attacking anyone in the room (makes for a fun time at the dentist). That's from just an every day mindset. In combat, you're generally already in an agressive mindset which just makes the problem worse.
Compound that with the fact that some people have a fear of clowns and the like. I can only imagine the reaction of people like that (let alone horror fans) to one of these as they're in shock and light headed from trauma and loss of blood...
Alternately, remove all the features that Microsoft has requested to be removed. Then add as many features as you can legally add. Then change the license so that your plugin can be used with Express Edition but so that it is a violation of your product's license to use the code with the non-free versions of VS.
That would be a really neat trick as it would require removing all of the features since what Microsoft is saying is that, according to their license agreement, plugins are not allowed for the express edition.
Creating an Express edition of the various pieces of Visual Studio was actually quite a nice move. It really lets you learn what you're doing without shelling out for the full version. However, speaking as someone who started using VS with VS6 for writing C and C++ code on my Windows box in college (so I didn't have to spend every waking moment in the Sun labs), I have to say that the full version really is worth it once you know what you're doing.
Unfortunately, some net filters will kill your net access if it detects $X number of "offensive" words or terms. The person was likely just trying to save others the trouble of being told "no no bad monkey" by any net filters they may have in the office, on campus, at the library, etc.
Fallen Empires caught a lof of flack where I was too, but there were actually quite a few decent cards in it. Several of them were involved in my tournament wins there.
The storage lands were handy, Hymn to Tourach was great, Goblin Grenade came to be dreaded when I used it, Mindstab Thrull was fun (can you tell I often played discard/deck depletion decks?), Soul Exchange was just plain nasty...
It was a really under-rated set. The problem is that most people just didn't get how to put together a decent strategy.
Even when the boosters were only about $3 each, they started sticking it to people when they decided to make even more sets a year than they did before.
For the longest time, the only reason I kept playing at all was because I was winning local tournaments and that was keeping me in new cards. Otherwise, it would have been nearly impossible to compete with people who were literally spending hundreds of dollars a month on cards.
I remember when WOTC was satisfied to just make good games. Now it seems like all they do is try to keep anyone else from making games.
And, call me weird, but I seem to recall all sorts of "constructable strategy games" when I was a kid. Most of them required assembly of pieces. There should be scads of prior art...
I also remember when Mtv played music. I miss that. I used to flip over to Mtv in the early morning while I was getting ready for school in high school and jr high.
I also miss Mtv Oddities and wish they'd release The Maxx on dvd since Aeon Flux is out on dvd now.
If you want to make that argument, you might as well make the argument that a computer doing the simple addition of two numbers is doing parallel processing.
It could also be stated in a twisted manner of your view - looked at narrowly enough, anything can be considered to be parallel. However, realistically, we know that isn't really the case.
After doing classes in college using C, C++, Assembly, and a host of other things then picking up Java, Ruby, and another host of other stuff, the only time I really had to worry about doing anything in parallel was multithreading things in my OS and internetworking courses.
As a general rule, for your standard, vanilla business stuff, it just doesn't tend to come up...
you are reading this message in parallel with others, aren't you?
I don't know about the rest of Slashdot, but I read comments in a linear fashion - one comment, then the next comment, etc. Most people that I have known read in a linear fashion.
Walking and chewing gum is a parallel process. Reading is generally linear.
I tend to favor paper books. They're easier on my eyes, I can read them whether there's electricity or not, plus there's something to be said for tactile and scent memory being linked to information.
Granted, I keep copies of most of my reference books in electronic format, but they generally only get used if I'm away somewhere with my laptop.
I keep my cell in the same pocket as my keys unless I'm wearing me jacket (which has a cell phone pocket). The phone is safer from damage with my keys and lip balm than it is in the the same pocket with my business card case which scratched the heck out of the last phone.
The thing that gets me is how many people on here are defending this practice.
Apparently lying, cheating, and stealing is okay as long as it's in the name of science. *sigh*
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I agree. The sig is just an example of my sense of humor. In reality, I tend to be rather thoughtful with regard to other people (though I am by no means a pushover).
If it makes you feel any better, I don't eat offal. =]
I disagree that it's getting blown out of proportion.
It's far too common for PhD's to destroy (or outright steal, as another has mentioned) the work of grad students for various reasons (such as they don't care, because they can and they enjoy it, to further themselves through someone else's work...)
It's great that the guy finally decided to do something right and include the grad student in the credits, but who's to say what the discoveries of the grad student might have lead to?
As I said before, science is not only the result but the journey you used to get there. Let's face it, the ones who are convinced that their work is more important than anything else (including the work of other people) are generally wrong. If you can't do it properly, then maybe you didn't deserve to do it in the first place.
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Unfortunately a lot of companies (software and retail) are of the opinion that if you open the package, you have agreed to the EULA. Given that the EULA tends to be in the package (if indeed it isn't just on the cd as part of the install process), this presents a problem.
By that token, most stores should not be able to tell you that you can't return opened software (which is one of the very very few things that even Wal-Mart won't let you return).
Because you can alter the terms of a paper contract before signing (provided, of course, you read it). There is actual negotiation involved.
You can't do that with a EULA.
6) Subjecting suspects to torture (a violation of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution, and probably many other laws)
This is also a human rights violation and a war crime. Technically, Bush should be considered an international criminal and brought before a war crimes tribunal.
Yup. Because there have never been any horror stories or movies involving friendly looking killer toys or robots =]
I've had to deal with people during and after physical trauma. They can be extremely irrational and even combative toward anyone that tries to help them especially if their injuries were obtained in a combat situation.
Speaking personally, my fight instinct gets triggered if someone tries to sedate me. As I start to go under, I have to stop myself from attacking anyone in the room (makes for a fun time at the dentist). That's from just an every day mindset. In combat, you're generally already in an agressive mindset which just makes the problem worse.
Compound that with the fact that some people have a fear of clowns and the like. I can only imagine the reaction of people like that (let alone horror fans) to one of these as they're in shock and light headed from trauma and loss of blood...
Alternately, remove all the features that Microsoft has requested to be removed. Then add as many features as you can legally add. Then change the license so that your plugin can be used with Express Edition but so that it is a violation of your product's license to use the code with the non-free versions of VS.
That would be a really neat trick as it would require removing all of the features since what Microsoft is saying is that, according to their license agreement, plugins are not allowed for the express edition.
Creating an Express edition of the various pieces of Visual Studio was actually quite a nice move. It really lets you learn what you're doing without shelling out for the full version. However, speaking as someone who started using VS with VS6 for writing C and C++ code on my Windows box in college (so I didn't have to spend every waking moment in the Sun labs), I have to say that the full version really is worth it once you know what you're doing.
I was happy to not have to see the itsatrap, yes, no, etc etc etc crap. However, I don't think I ever saw a bonkthezonk.
Probably a good thing. The first time, I would have likely sprayed my tea across the screen. =]
it does not involve incorporation of the DNA/genes of the food into the eater.
True, but according to recent stories on certain artificial sweeteners, it can in fact involve changing your DNA.
Unfortunately, some net filters will kill your net access if it detects $X number of "offensive" words or terms. The person was likely just trying to save others the trouble of being told "no no bad monkey" by any net filters they may have in the office, on campus, at the library, etc.
Fallen Empires caught a lof of flack where I was too, but there were actually quite a few decent cards in it. Several of them were involved in my tournament wins there.
The storage lands were handy, Hymn to Tourach was great, Goblin Grenade came to be dreaded when I used it, Mindstab Thrull was fun (can you tell I often played discard/deck depletion decks?), Soul Exchange was just plain nasty...
It was a really under-rated set. The problem is that most people just didn't get how to put together a decent strategy.
Even when the boosters were only about $3 each, they started sticking it to people when they decided to make even more sets a year than they did before.
For the longest time, the only reason I kept playing at all was because I was winning local tournaments and that was keeping me in new cards. Otherwise, it would have been nearly impossible to compete with people who were literally spending hundreds of dollars a month on cards.
I remember when WOTC was satisfied to just make good games. Now it seems like all they do is try to keep anyone else from making games.
And, call me weird, but I seem to recall all sorts of "constructable strategy games" when I was a kid. Most of them required assembly of pieces. There should be scads of prior art...
I also remember when Mtv played music. I miss that. I used to flip over to Mtv in the early morning while I was getting ready for school in high school and jr high.
I also miss Mtv Oddities and wish they'd release The Maxx on dvd since Aeon Flux is out on dvd now.
[Egg Shen] You leave Jack Burton ALONE! [/Egg Shen]
I love that movie =]
I was trying not to mention the current administration. Though I have to say that Gore might have been a better than recent average choice.
As far as that goes, Clinton wasn't too bad while he was in office. However, I do not want to see Hillary in there. I get a bad feeling from her.
I do not understand the appeal of this simpering asstard to voters with otherwise-enlightened sensibilities.
Because all of our choices seem to be worse than usual this time around?
However, I do hope this happens so he is able to re-use the "Developers, developers, developers" presentation.
How about:
Congress Critters, Congress Critters, Congress Critters...
or
Ambassadors, Ambassadors, Ambassadors...
If you want to make that argument, you might as well make the argument that a computer doing the simple addition of two numbers is doing parallel processing.
It could also be stated in a twisted manner of your view - looked at narrowly enough, anything can be considered to be parallel. However, realistically, we know that isn't really the case.
After doing classes in college using C, C++, Assembly, and a host of other things then picking up Java, Ruby, and another host of other stuff, the only time I really had to worry about doing anything in parallel was multithreading things in my OS and internetworking courses.
As a general rule, for your standard, vanilla business stuff, it just doesn't tend to come up...
you are reading this message in parallel with others, aren't you?
I don't know about the rest of Slashdot, but I read comments in a linear fashion - one comment, then the next comment, etc. Most people that I have known read in a linear fashion.
Walking and chewing gum is a parallel process. Reading is generally linear.
I tend to favor paper books. They're easier on my eyes, I can read them whether there's electricity or not, plus there's something to be said for tactile and scent memory being linked to information.
Granted, I keep copies of most of my reference books in electronic format, but they generally only get used if I'm away somewhere with my laptop.
Godzilla? =]
I keep my cell in the same pocket as my keys unless I'm wearing me jacket (which has a cell phone pocket). The phone is safer from damage with my keys and lip balm than it is in the the same pocket with my business card case which scratched the heck out of the last phone.
The thing that gets me is how many people on here are defending this practice.
Apparently lying, cheating, and stealing is okay as long as it's in the name of science. *sigh*
I agree. The sig is just an example of my sense of humor. In reality, I tend to be rather thoughtful with regard to other people (though I am by no means a pushover).
If it makes you feel any better, I don't eat offal. =]
I disagree that it's getting blown out of proportion.
It's far too common for PhD's to destroy (or outright steal, as another has mentioned) the work of grad students for various reasons (such as they don't care, because they can and they enjoy it, to further themselves through someone else's work...)
It's great that the guy finally decided to do something right and include the grad student in the credits, but who's to say what the discoveries of the grad student might have lead to?
As I said before, science is not only the result but the journey you used to get there. Let's face it, the ones who are convinced that their work is more important than anything else (including the work of other people) are generally wrong. If you can't do it properly, then maybe you didn't deserve to do it in the first place.