Something tells me that this is inconsequential to the big software giants, as most business does not come from the fjord-riddled lands of Scandanavia. Now if this were Washington, or the EU as a whole (neither of which are possible), then maybe this would be bigger news.
I expect we would see Apple going open source just as soon as Windows does.
Maybe they'll steal elements from open source and patent them (as absurd as things like the double-click patent on/. before) - or maybe they'll just claim a partnership to boost support by the tech crowd.
And where is the evidence for this? Diebold set up machines with code that was not vetted by the CA electoral commission folks. The system had so many flaws that new ones were popping up every week. Email published to the web showed the Diebold honchos in a rather bad light, saying things like, "If democracy really worked, it would be outlawed," and, "We will sue anyone who exposes flaws in our system."
Yeah, they sound like real keen guys. Why not be part of the solution, as opposed to just pointing fingers?
They should at least provide one advantage over the old system: make it more secure (it isn't), more accurate (definitely not), or easier to use (debatable). Agree with you there. However, a lawsuit will solve asbolutely nothing. There's an election in 2 months. How about they try to fix the problem?
If a company sells a product based on promises, it is up to the company to provide a product that lives up to the promises. And California didn't have a backup plan? How were these people seen as reliable in the first place if it's taken them this long to get it working?
I'll agree with you there. Either Diebold will have to spend the money, or the government will.
Something tells me that both groups will be spending too much time AND money on this issue. That's why making it into a public project would be "spiffy."
Something tells me people just enjoy passing on the blame. Let's look at the 2000 election.
"Damn those voting machines!"
How about the people operating them? Hmm?
"Damn these voting machines!"
User and technician error is thrown aside as people realize that they can criticize the maker of the product (who is obviously working for a secure system) with support. Creator accountablility is recognized - user accountability is ignored.
Maybe a cooperative effort funded by state dollars to fix the problem - as opposed to using all the money on legal fees - would offer a more secure system, more public integration and input in a government system (something our founding fathers, especially Jefferson, wanted), and an overall happy situation.
Let's do it for ol' TJ.
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Something tells me that this is inconsequential to the big software giants, as most business does not come from the fjord-riddled lands of Scandanavia. Now if this were Washington, or the EU as a whole (neither of which are possible), then maybe this would be bigger news.
So why in the world would they have that? Could it be a future plug-in in the making? Dynamic page layout for a future version of Firefox?
Yet, we still see Apple being ultra-hyper-super-protective of their other works, like the iPod firmware, etc.
Maybe they'll steal elements from open source and patent them (as absurd as things like the double-click patent on /. before) - or maybe they'll just claim a partnership to boost support by the tech crowd.
Either way, it's all politics.
Why not be part of the solution, as opposed to just pointing fingers?
They should at least provide one advantage over the old system: make it more secure (it isn't), more accurate (definitely not), or easier to use (debatable).
Agree with you there. However, a lawsuit will solve asbolutely nothing. There's an election in 2 months. How about they try to fix the problem?
If a company sells a product based on promises, it is up to the company to provide a product that lives up to the promises.
And California didn't have a backup plan? How were these people seen as reliable in the first place if it's taken them this long to get it working?
I'll agree with you there. Either Diebold will have to spend the money, or the government will.
Something tells me that both groups will be spending too much time AND money on this issue. That's why making it into a public project would be "spiffy."
And Democrats opposed the repealing of the dividend tax.
I'm sure they're pleased with freedom to trade in this market...
Something tells me people just enjoy passing on the blame. Let's look at the 2000 election. "Damn those voting machines!" How about the people operating them? Hmm? "Damn these voting machines!" User and technician error is thrown aside as people realize that they can criticize the maker of the product (who is obviously working for a secure system) with support. Creator accountablility is recognized - user accountability is ignored. Maybe a cooperative effort funded by state dollars to fix the problem - as opposed to using all the money on legal fees - would offer a more secure system, more public integration and input in a government system (something our founding fathers, especially Jefferson, wanted), and an overall happy situation. Let's do it for ol' TJ.
I was about to put this on par with an AOL CD that offered more hours per month than there were existant...
Mr. Srinivas, tear down this wall!
Just how would "the people" own it instead of the gov't or a corporation?
Ever hear of the Green Bay Packers?
...I'm sure this was created with amateur porn in mind. *shakes head*
I used to see this sort of thing in the old magazine "Highlights for Children" - making a book of such things would be just as practical.
...and go with this. That is, unless you just NEED a FlashDrive...