OK, we can debate the use of the word innovation, but BeOS is based on alot of good ideas that have strong open source examples. For example the kernel architecture seems very much like other open source micro kernels. A lot of software for BeOS is recompiled OSS, which don't get me wrong, is great and alot of the idea behind OSS.
I am a big fan of BeOS and find what they don't with their desktop OS truely innovative, but that innovation did not come without open source examples. When the developers of BeOS use GPLed software they should stick to the license (as they usually do) and perhaps follow suit by GPLing more of BeOS itself.
Call innovation what you want but I see a lot of "new ideas" getting reused here and I like it. I just want to see that the use of such ides is not being locked away for no one to see.:)
I feel that it could crush much of the support for BeOS if the GPL was ignored in this case. I also think that this should (err... should I say would like to see this) act as a motivator for the folks at BeOS to open source more of their code.:)
I agree. Be has capitalized a great deal on inovations from the open source community and I feel that it would be sad at this point if they didn't come forward and admit a mistake here.
I like the idea of a HD when thinking about game development. Just think of the game states you will be able write out to disk, not to mention you won't have to purchase additional memory cards.
I also think that Sony has the right idea. I know that I'm not buying a DVD player, I'll just get the PS2:) ~ion
I think... I agree! I find prohibition to be a great example, or in any time of war you will find a resistance which exists underground. In the face of an adversary ppl seem to band together for a common cause. If things do change it will not remain that way forever...
I would have to disagree slightly. Linux is about choice on many levels. Some choose to advocate Linux because it is free of charge, some because it is free of the black box, and some because it is free of corporate choke hold.
My point is that the Linux space is vast and very "free" in many senses of the word. There is room in the GPL to get paid, so why take the ambigous point that "non-free" software is immoral. Frist tell me what you mean by "free"...
You may or may not have to give up $$$ to get a copy of Kylix, but to get advanced features I would not even think twice about paying for features I need/want, but I would hope to get a major portion (or all) of the source code, as you do now with the VCL.
Sometimes the act of articulating the message is more important than the message itself
I think this is very well put. IMHO, The article brings to light alot of very good points in a way which I found pretty entertaining. Right down to Danny Thorpe's motivation for working on the Kylix project. He seems to really love Delphi, as well as embrace new technologies. It would seem a logical choice to want to move a code base that you have put alot of effort onto to a platform with technical merrits of Linux.
I would have to agree. More apps is like more beer, more choice, need I say more. However Kylix may not be the tool for everyone, or every job. There is a time and a place for everything I don't think that the Kylix's C/C++ compiler would be the optimal choice to recompile the kernel, but If I needed to bang out a database app Kylix will rock!
[Amazon is] simply using the current system to protect their business. They will not necessarily enforce the patent rigidly; it will often be too expensive.
I see this as an abuse of a system that is currently in bad repiar.
When I read this, I automatically appended "We will only enforce the patent on our largest competitors." Given the fact that they have already obtained a temporary injunction against bn.com from using a similar system, that seems somewhat justified.
I agree that if Amizon didn't do it somebody else would, but I find it hard to stomach. It is little more than a legal smoke screen to stall B&N on-line sales for the time being. I find it to be a shady business practice and as a result I seek out other on-line book sellers {*}....
The only joke here is one aimed at native-americans. At least get the facts correct when attempting to make some kind of joke. OK I could see the irony of someone in a PR position with the last name Swindell, but that is not the case here. Michael Swindell is in product management. Also please keep in mind that not everyone thinks racial jokes are funny.
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OK, we can debate the use of the word innovation, but BeOS is based on alot of good ideas that have strong open source examples. For example the kernel architecture seems very much like other open source micro kernels. A lot of software for BeOS is recompiled OSS, which don't get me wrong, is great and alot of the idea behind OSS.
:)
I am a big fan of BeOS and find what they don't with their desktop OS truely innovative, but that innovation did not come without open source examples. When the developers of BeOS use GPLed software they should stick to the license (as they usually do) and perhaps follow suit by GPLing more of BeOS itself.
Call innovation what you want but I see a lot of "new ideas" getting reused here and I like it. I just want to see that the use of such ides is not being locked away for no one to see.
I feel that it could crush much of the support for BeOS if the GPL was ignored in this case. I also think that this should (err... should I say would like to see this) act as a motivator for the folks at BeOS to open source more of their code. :)
I agree. Be has capitalized a great deal on inovations from the open source community and I feel that it would be sad at this point if they didn't come forward and admit a mistake here.
I'll bet it woun't be long until this is a screen for your LCD.....
;) ~ion
It is perfect if you have a bit of shade that you can hide the LCD under.
I could not agree more!
:) ~ion
I like the idea of a HD when thinking about game development. Just think of the game states you will be able write out to disk, not to mention you won't have to purchase additional memory cards.
I also think that Sony has the right idea. I know that I'm not buying a DVD player, I'll just get the PS2
Wow, the /dev structure is changing? I'm not so sure if this is a good thing.
I think... I agree! I find prohibition to be a great example, or in any time of war you will find a resistance which exists underground. In the face of an adversary ppl seem to band together for a common cause. If things do change it will not remain that way forever...
I would have to disagree slightly. Linux is about choice on many levels. Some choose to advocate Linux because it is free of charge, some because it is free of the black box, and some because it is free of corporate choke hold.
My point is that the Linux space is vast and very "free" in many senses of the word. There is room in the GPL to get paid, so why take the ambigous point that "non-free" software is immoral. Frist tell me what you mean by "free"...
You may or may not have to give up $$$ to get a copy of Kylix, but to get advanced features I would not even think twice about paying for features I need/want, but I would hope to get a major portion (or all) of the source code, as you do now with the VCL.
Sometimes the act of articulating the message is more important than the message itself
I think this is very well put. IMHO, The article brings to light alot of very good points in a way which I found pretty entertaining. Right down to Danny Thorpe's motivation for working on the Kylix project. He seems to really love Delphi, as well as embrace new technologies. It would seem a logical choice to want to move a code base that you have put alot of effort onto to a platform with technical merrits of Linux.
I would have to agree. More apps is like more beer, more choice, need I say more. However Kylix may not be the tool for everyone, or every job. There is a time and a place for everything I don't think that the Kylix's C/C++ compiler would be the optimal choice to recompile the kernel, but If I needed to bang out a database app Kylix will rock!
[Amazon is] simply using the current system to protect their business. They will not necessarily enforce the patent rigidly; it will often be too expensive.
I see this as an abuse of a system that is currently in bad repiar.
When I read this, I automatically appended "We will only enforce the patent on our largest competitors." Given the fact that they have already obtained a temporary injunction against bn.com from using a similar system, that seems somewhat justified.
I agree that if Amizon didn't do it somebody else would, but I find it hard to stomach. It is little more than a legal smoke screen to stall B&N on-line sales for the time being. I find it to be a shady business practice and as a result I seek out other on-line book sellers {*}....
The only joke here is one aimed at native-americans. At least get the facts correct when attempting to make some kind of joke. OK I could see the irony of someone in a PR position with the last name Swindell, but that is not the case here. Michael Swindell is in product management. Also please keep in mind that not everyone thinks racial jokes are funny.