But if I can't install it with.configure && make install... I don't do it. Don't XMMS and mplayer have plugins to play Windows Media files? Not DRM'd ones, of course.
Well of course. The whole EULA system is based on circumstance. MS (and the judicial system, I guess) would assume the following: I installed the software in question, therefore I agreed to the EULA. No other way about it. That's 100% circumstantial if I ever saw it. They are assuming I did something just because "that's how it's supposed to be done." There's no possible way to extract and manually install software.
The keywords here are "as many as." That pretty much gives the researcher the ability say anything they want. Sure, 1 in 4 have been affected,* just like 1 in 3 have AIDS.*
(*In the specific areas chosen just to give a scary result.)
Well, it technically doesn't HAVE to go somewhere. It could just as easily not go anywhere. That is to say it could just as easily not leave the consumers' wallets.
What checks Congress at this point? Interesting point, actually. I'd say the system of checks and balances is pretty much moot anymore, considering how much power the judicial system has gotten in the past 10 years. And not to mention private groups (hell, Mr. RIAA) getting nearly the power of a government body, when it comes to controlling citizens. Or trying, anyway.
Actually, I was assuming just that. But since there was no API reference for continue() in the GP's language, I can't assume it will return in such a way that the block will be reevaluated.
But then that code just terminates before reevaluating whether or not IE passes the Acid tests. This would work better:
while (1) {
while (!IEPasses(ACID2) || !IEPasses(ACID3)) continue(PresentSituation,60*60*24*365);/* wait 1 year, then break loop to check again */
FirefoxWorkHarder(StandardsCompliance);
OperaWorkHarder(StandardsCompliance);
}
Assuming, that is, that this is an ongoing cycle for the rest of eternity. This could probably be a little more elegant, too.
I'm curious as to why it's still called a "fan," considering the prime element that makes a fan an actual fan would be the spinning blades that move the air. Wouldn't this just be more of a "cooling device?"
Good for Apple for rebuffing. They know that this patent applies to other companies, and it's obvious ZapMedia knows nothing about the patents they hold. At least some trolls know enough to sue all the "correct" companies. Of course a technoweenie judge is going to rule in favor of ZapMedia, though, because he doesn't even know what an MP3 is, much less a digital distribution model.
Actually, cigarettes are designed to go out if they're not being actively smoked. They've been that way for a while, now. I frequently just rip off the end of mine and toss it (the paper burns off if it's short enough), then throw the filter in the garbage/ashtray/toilet (not urinal) or whatever else is nearby that's appropriate.
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Or just a DRM. "Digital Rights Minivan."
Well... the keys part of the metaphor kinda worked. You needs those keys to start the car/play the music.
Boy, you really know how to give someone a mental picture.
Well of course. The whole EULA system is based on circumstance. MS (and the judicial system, I guess) would assume the following: I installed the software in question, therefore I agreed to the EULA. No other way about it. That's 100% circumstantial if I ever saw it. They are assuming I did something just because "that's how it's supposed to be done." There's no possible way to extract and manually install software.
640k of child pornography is certainly enough to get you thrown in the FBI van.
Forget it, dude. you can write your own drivers.
Couldn't resist.
Just what we need: a Linux BSOD!
I think that in this blunder we've actually discovered a level that is below noob. Some kinda of Oklahoma Super Noob!
Well of course. I mean, we legal citizens demand at least minimum wage. Ridiculous and unreasonable, isn't it?
Well, the plural of box is boxes, but some people still prefer boxen, as it does make sense.
The keywords here are "as many as." That pretty much gives the researcher the ability say anything they want. Sure, 1 in 4 have been affected,* just like 1 in 3 have AIDS.*
(*In the specific areas chosen just to give a scary result.)
Well, it technically doesn't HAVE to go somewhere. It could just as easily not go anywhere. That is to say it could just as easily not leave the consumers' wallets.
You could always grep the source for "The GIMP" and replace it with "Photoshop," then recompile. Just a thought.
And who actually buys pirated software in the US, anyway?
Wait, so that South Park episode was based on a true story?
Actually, I was assuming just that. But since there was no API reference for continue() in the GP's language, I can't assume it will return in such a way that the block will be reevaluated.
But then that code just terminates before reevaluating whether or not IE passes the Acid tests. This would work better:
/* wait 1 year, then break loop to check again */
while (1) {
while (!IEPasses(ACID2) || !IEPasses(ACID3)) continue(PresentSituation,60*60*24*365);
FirefoxWorkHarder(StandardsCompliance);
OperaWorkHarder(StandardsCompliance);
}
Assuming, that is, that this is an ongoing cycle for the rest of eternity. This could probably be a little more elegant, too.
I'm curious as to why it's still called a "fan," considering the prime element that makes a fan an actual fan would be the spinning blades that move the air. Wouldn't this just be more of a "cooling device?"
Good for Apple for rebuffing. They know that this patent applies to other companies, and it's obvious ZapMedia knows nothing about the patents they hold. At least some trolls know enough to sue all the "correct" companies. Of course a technoweenie judge is going to rule in favor of ZapMedia, though, because he doesn't even know what an MP3 is, much less a digital distribution model.
Wait, wait, wait, whoa, whoa whoa... We can sue the government for laser defense weaponry? Where do I get in on the class action for this??
Wow, impressive. I was so sure you had to have something more pure than soda to actually do that. Like Fiji water or something.
Actually, cigarettes are designed to go out if they're not being actively smoked. They've been that way for a while, now. I frequently just rip off the end of mine and toss it (the paper burns off if it's short enough), then throw the filter in the garbage/ashtray/toilet (not urinal) or whatever else is nearby that's appropriate.