The article is written in bad taste, I hate to say. Our [American] elections are no different. It's just the flavor that was not the same as compared to Russian elections. Anyone remember the missing chads, disenfranchised [black] voters, who were thought to be strong Democratic supporters?
In the end, elections here were rigged. Ohh wiat...what about the rumored "oil money" that had lots of influence in the elections. Guys I need a break. To be fair, we need to look at our selves before we self congratulate ourselves. Thank you.
I wonder whether any informed person is surprised by Microsoft's move. On a more serious note I get really pissed of by respectable members of the Open Source community who these days, trust Microsoft.
Guys, let's wait for Microsoft's SilverLight platform. I can guarantee that there will be more controversy on that front, and again, some members of the OSS community will quickly join the band wagon.
I have got this gut feeling that Canadians in general are not that technologically sophisticated as Americans, though more government services are available on-line as compared to the US. That's a plus for them in my opinion.
"The federal government disclosed details yesterday of a border-security program to screen all people who enter and leave the United States, create a terrorism risk profile of each individual and retain that information for up to 40 years...
What one will do is to simply walk across the border just like those illegal aliens do. I am afraid my president appears to be looking for something to be remembered for as a legacy. For him, I do not see anything positive he's done for this country and his [presidential] term is quickly closing in on 8 years.
Terrorism is a strategy, not an end; it's often adopted when your opponent's military is far stronger than your own and attacking it directly would lead to instant defeat.
Terrorism as defined in the west, is not necessarily a strategy. It's fighting a "war" on your terms.
The west is right in saying that if the terrorists attacked directly, they would be defeated instantly but why would the west want the terrorists to attack directly - that is, on the west's terms?
As an opponent, I attack using a method that best suits me...a method that guarantees maximum headache to the adversary. That is what is at stake. You can call it terrorism but limit that to your definition not as a term that applies to every man, woman and child.
Celebrated Google hacker Johnny Long thinks it's a good idea, though he told the site Internet News that he doesn't think it'll stop real hackers.
Who told Johnny Long that the purpose of this development was to "stop real hackers?" I am speculating now that one of the purposes of this development is to mitigate the damage these hackers create.
In my opinion, hackers are more like terrorists. They are motivated by sadism and determined at their craft.
the Microsoft Zune, having been heavily discounted for the holiday season, 'is currently Amazon's top-selling music player, beating out the new iPod Nano and the 80GB iPod on the 'Bestsellers in Electronics' list.'
My headline says it all. This is good riddance on Microsoft's part. I would probably do the same if I were in Microsoft's shoes. Now, let's wait for those who loath every software giant's move to cry foul. These are folks who think that every Apple product should always win every contest. I for one, will not be surprised if they do cry foul.
When it comes to GDrive, I wonder whether anyone is being forced to use it. I doubt this is the case. If this is not the case, why not just avoid it? Shhesh?
Now that the source code is available, is it irrational to expect that one or a group of folks will in the very near future, provide code in ISO format that I can use to install on my "ordinary" PC? Hope so. So, for those who can, go to work. A slashdotter is watching this space.
Can someone summarize Linus' earlier claims on Linux? He must have been asked where he saw Linux in 2005, 2006 and 2007. While there must be some "right on" predictions, I am sure there are some predictions that could be seen as way off course. I slashdotter is eager to know.
The guide or howto for the migration appears to be fool proof. But I wonder whether there could be any technical problem with the migration. Is it possible that Google servers have been overwhelmed by the change that appears to be abrupt?
It does make you wonder why they simply didn't put proxy servers in place to proxy the new service by modifying the old settings in the network and give their customers time to switch over without their e-mail breaking in the meantime. Or even a simple ActiveX tool to help out the less technical users."
Its because they are incompetent or they want the whole project to fail. I'd put more faith in the first reason. You see, I have seen more incompetent "computer gurus" in the past few years than one can imagine.
No matter what the UN does in relation to this taser file, I am pretty sure the US will ignore it, just like it ignored the UN and the world when it went to war in Iraq...a war the has cost more lives than 9/11. Just like what a bigot would do.
It is in situations like these that capitalism disappoints me. Those who tout capitalism will say that "it's a free world"..."survival for the fittest" and so on.
But in this case, companies are entering a [new] market in order to kill competition. No wonder, even in the so called developed capitalist markets of the industrialized world like Canada, no foreigner can own a majority stake in the telecommunications sector for example.
The biggest flying aircraft was developed, tested, and manufactured in Soviet Ukraine, which became an independent state after the union went kaput.
No! Not entirely. The design was both Russian/Ukranian, engines were Ukranian, avionics are Russian and the landing gear, just like those of the Il-76 was from the former Soviet republic of Uzbekistan. Wikipedia has an entry on this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov.
As it is now, none of these independent countries can manufacture the Antonov independently, but Russia is taking a leading role in its manufacture, though Ukraine still has a pretty important role to play.
Despite what we in the west think about the Russians, I strongly believe they will deliver on this given their track record.
I also know that when they finally deliver, the whole atmosphere will be met with very little fanfare unlike in the US.
I guess it's not in them to seek publicity unlike we in the west.
Now for those who might think this post is "flamebait", I'd like to remind them that the Soviet Union, much of which became today's Russia had and still has the biggest, heaviest and highest-capacity flying aircraft in service today. And this was put in service more than ten years ago...again, with little fanfare.
Contrast that with the Airbus A380 that the [TV] networks appeared not to get fed up of when it made its first commercial flight. Ohh, what about the Space Shuttle which continues to make news whenever it's to lift off or land. On this front, the Russians just fire their Soyuz craft as if it's just another chore!
For one thing, I am happy about the interest in KDE. With the flames about KDE I used to read on slashdot, I am happy to knew that there are still folks that are interested in KDE and its direction.
These folks have contributed to what many call the slashdot effect on sites that host KDE news.
Question is: Would it be the same effect if it were GNOME?
I would ask you whether all AMD processors are made in Germany, and whether AMD is a German company. If the answers to all these questions is in the affirmative, then I am wrong...sorry!
If on the other hand AMD is [indeed] a US company and some of its processors are made in the USA, then I am reassured.
But then when it comes to the USA, all our electronics are foreign made. To make matters worse, our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet will be at least 61% foreign made. These are some of the facts that ashame me.
With such speeds, running Windows Vista should be a snap I guess. Booting operating systems like Windows 2000 would take less than 10 seconds.
On the other hand, I am happy for the USA. Why? Because the personal computer CPU space is one space the USA owns.
I wonder why no other country, even those technologically [more] advanced, have produced anything remotely comparable to Intel and AMD processors yet. Does anyone know?
This is being done specifically to track foreigners, especially the foreigners who live here. Some of it is being done to prevent illegal immigration.
So Japan needs to track foreigners, and one of the best way of doing this is by finger printing? I agree with you to some extent, but only if every employer will play along with the government.
But I doubt this will ever be the case because even in these United States, a country governed and ruled by laws, it simply does not work all the time.
For Japan, I'd like you to take a stroll in its [private] car junk yards. The folks at some of these yards do not give a damn about the government and its policies. It is folks like these that will continue to employ illegal immigrants.
It is even worse at scrap yards. Immigrants are payed under the table to aid the process of ridding japan of unwanted waste of the industrial age.
The Japanese are not known to waste time and resources on what I'd call useless ventures, but this thumb print routine appears to be right from my president and the Neocon's cook book.
Very soon, they will realize that taking thumb prints has no effect at deterring a man ready to "meet his God" or "getting rewarded with 70 virgins", just like the we did.
Trouble is, it will become quite apparent very late in time. Thanks to the US.
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In the end, elections here were rigged. Ohh wiat...what about the rumored "oil money" that had lots of influence in the elections. Guys I need a break. To be fair, we need to look at our selves before we self congratulate ourselves. Thank you.
Guys, let's wait for Microsoft's SilverLight platform. I can guarantee that there will be more controversy on that front, and again, some members of the OSS community will quickly join the band wagon.
I have got this gut feeling that Canadians in general are not that technologically sophisticated as Americans, though more government services are available on-line as compared to the US. That's a plus for them in my opinion.
...now, it's Russia. Guys, the Russians are coming! These two countries are gobbling up our [American] companies fast!
What one will do is to simply walk across the border just like those illegal aliens do. I am afraid my president appears to be looking for something to be remembered for as a legacy. For him, I do not see anything positive he's done for this country and his [presidential] term is quickly closing in on 8 years.
Terrorism as defined in the west, is not necessarily a strategy. It's fighting a "war" on your terms.
The west is right in saying that if the terrorists attacked directly, they would be defeated instantly but why would the west want the terrorists to attack directly - that is, on the west's terms?
As an opponent, I attack using a method that best suits me...a method that guarantees maximum headache to the adversary. That is what is at stake. You can call it terrorism but limit that to your definition not as a term that applies to every man, woman and child.
Who told Johnny Long that the purpose of this development was to "stop real hackers?" I am speculating now that one of the purposes of this development is to mitigate the damage these hackers create.
In my opinion, hackers are more like terrorists. They are motivated by sadism and determined at their craft.
I guess the question that arises is..."Liberation from who?"
My headline says it all. This is good riddance on Microsoft's part. I would probably do the same if I were in Microsoft's shoes. Now, let's wait for those who loath every software giant's move to cry foul. These are folks who think that every Apple product should always win every contest. I for one, will not be surprised if they do cry foul.
When it comes to GDrive, I wonder whether anyone is being forced to use it. I doubt this is the case. If this is not the case, why not just avoid it? Shhesh?
Question: Does anyone really care about what happens in the true great north...great and free? That's Canada.
Now that the source code is available, is it irrational to expect that one or a group of folks will in the very near future, provide code in ISO format that I can use to install on my "ordinary" PC? Hope so. So, for those who can, go to work. A slashdotter is watching this space.
It looks like someone has seen an opportunity to grab attention and/or get some quick buck in a settlement. Remember guys, it's Nigeria!
Can someone summarize Linus' earlier claims on Linux? He must have been asked where he saw Linux in 2005, 2006 and 2007. While there must be some "right on" predictions, I am sure there are some predictions that could be seen as way off course. I slashdotter is eager to know.
The guide or howto for the migration appears to be fool proof. But I wonder whether there could be any technical problem with the migration. Is it possible that Google servers have been overwhelmed by the change that appears to be abrupt?
Its because they are incompetent or they want the whole project to fail. I'd put more faith in the first reason. You see, I have seen more incompetent "computer gurus" in the past few years than one can imagine.
No matter what the UN does in relation to this taser file, I am pretty sure the US will ignore it, just like it ignored the UN and the world when it went to war in Iraq...a war the has cost more lives than 9/11. Just like what a bigot would do.
But in this case, companies are entering a [new] market in order to kill competition. No wonder, even in the so called developed capitalist markets of the industrialized world like Canada, no foreigner can own a majority stake in the telecommunications sector for example.
No! Not entirely. The design was both Russian/Ukranian, engines were Ukranian, avionics are Russian and the landing gear, just like those of the Il-76 was from the former Soviet republic of Uzbekistan. Wikipedia has an entry on this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov.
As it is now, none of these independent countries can manufacture the Antonov independently, but Russia is taking a leading role in its manufacture, though Ukraine still has a pretty important role to play.
I also know that when they finally deliver, the whole atmosphere will be met with very little fanfare unlike in the US.
I guess it's not in them to seek publicity unlike we in the west.
Now for those who might think this post is "flamebait", I'd like to remind them that the Soviet Union, much of which became today's Russia had and still has the biggest, heaviest and highest-capacity flying aircraft in service today. And this was put in service more than ten years ago...again, with little fanfare.
Contrast that with the Airbus A380 that the [TV] networks appeared not to get fed up of when it made its first commercial flight. Ohh, what about the Space Shuttle which continues to make news whenever it's to lift off or land. On this front, the Russians just fire their Soyuz craft as if it's just another chore!
These folks have contributed to what many call the slashdot effect on sites that host KDE news.
Question is: Would it be the same effect if it were GNOME?
If on the other hand AMD is [indeed] a US company and some of its processors are made in the USA, then I am reassured.
But then when it comes to the USA, all our electronics are foreign made. To make matters worse, our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet will be at least 61% foreign made. These are some of the facts that ashame me.
On the other hand, I am happy for the USA. Why? Because the personal computer CPU space is one space the USA owns.
I wonder why no other country, even those technologically [more] advanced, have produced anything remotely comparable to Intel and AMD processors yet. Does anyone know?
So Japan needs to track foreigners, and one of the best way of doing this is by finger printing? I agree with you to some extent, but only if every employer will play along with the government.
But I doubt this will ever be the case because even in these United States, a country governed and ruled by laws, it simply does not work all the time.
For Japan, I'd like you to take a stroll in its [private] car junk yards. The folks at some of these yards do not give a damn about the government and its policies. It is folks like these that will continue to employ illegal immigrants.
It is even worse at scrap yards. Immigrants are payed under the table to aid the process of ridding japan of unwanted waste of the industrial age.
Very soon, they will realize that taking thumb prints has no effect at deterring a man ready to "meet his God" or "getting rewarded with 70 virgins", just like the we did.
Trouble is, it will become quite apparent very late in time. Thanks to the US.