There was never anything actually preventing Government developers from considering Open Source previously. This will simply remind some Dev Managers that the option exists, even though their actual developers have probably been using it for years.
The side effects of this bill will most likely bring out Microsoft's and other proprietary software house's lobbyists out of the woodwork. They've only painted another target.
I disagree with the prospect of placing blame directly on IT/IS. I do believe however that much of the blame needs to be placed at the company level. Many times the risks are known ahead of time by both IT and the business, but the business has decided not to spend the money to fix the problem and have signed off on the risk. Sometimes there is nothing further the IT department can do without the express permission of business. In fact, this is fairly frequent.
I also disagree with this blame being in the form of a crime, unless it is negligence or gross negligence. Fines maybe, but jail-time no. The exception to this, is if the theft is an inside job. Of course, there are already laws to deal with that.
Did anyone else notice a very creepy effect in the "enhanced" video with the bust? It made it look like the head was turning to look at you as you moved around it. *shudder*
And yet all searches are logged, complete with IP Address. Read their Privacy Statement. Here's one of the relevant bits from http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html
"Log information â" When you access Google services, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website. These server logs may include information such as your web request, Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser."
Full Disclosure is the only thing I think Google needs to have, which it appears they already do. If you disagree and want to opt out, there is an easy solution (use another search engine).
What I personally care about, is if my Internet Provider starts doing this. I believe there is a big difference between the 2.
Some of us find that bickering terribly interesting though. I'm one of those people. The information that comes out during those tirades sometimes reveals "interesting" things.
BAD MODERATION! Why would he get moderated as a troll? It's a very good point he makes, even if it's not popular. He's right, it IS in the company's best interest. I sure wish I knew the truth though...
I have to say, this is probably the best conversation I've read on Slashdot in a LONG time! It's nice to see vendors and users communicating in an honest and open manner while actually listening. Thanks!
Unless you're referring to respiratory problems. Smoke can have very immediate health effects on those suffering from asthma. And you know, asthma isn't exactly rare...
That's amusing that you actually mentioned www.kids.us without being aware that it already exists. It also has the exact purpose you proposed. Guess what? Almost nobody knows about it or uses it? Guess what else? It barely has ANY content that anyone (including kids) would want to interact with.
It looks like requiring this ID in order to get a passport is one of the options they are considering to "encourage" people to get this ID. At least, that's what I'm getting from a combination of the article and the image above it. What are the other options that are being considered, who is throwing these options up for consideration and how much weight is being given to them? I think a public outcry against these options are a pretty good way to send a message to the UK government.
From the article:
"With his black metal finding, Dr. Guo suggested the possibility of black gold rings."
and
"The golden aluminum follows work a little more than year ago where Drs. Guo and Vorobyev reported that they could make gold and other metals look black -- indeed a black that is blacker than the usual black, sucking up almost all light that impinged upon it."
I think that would make a really sweet ring and would definitely wear one! I'm not sure about as a wedding band though...
Do you really think that studies aren't done to determine safe speeds on each road? This is something that is not only done on EACH road, but done for each SECTION of each road. This is done before the road is built as well as periodically throughout the road's life cycle. The studies take into account accident history and well as road condition and other safety factors. This is usually done by, or commissioned by the state's Department of Transportation. If it's a city/county road, then the city/county is responsible for it.
Slashdot has no standards, it's the standards of the individual posters that are represented. I doubt the mentioned comments were by the same people.
Personally I believe that this case should be thrown out of court and the parents reprimanded severely. Asking your children what they are doing and taking an active role in as many of their experiences as possible is an important aspect of raising a child. If this had happened to one of my children, I would be devastated with grief as well as GUILT for not doing my job.
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Their about on par with CNET editors actually. Though I'm not saying that is good news...
There was never anything actually preventing Government developers from considering Open Source previously. This will simply remind some Dev Managers that the option exists, even though their actual developers have probably been using it for years. The side effects of this bill will most likely bring out Microsoft's and other proprietary software house's lobbyists out of the woodwork. They've only painted another target.
I wholeheartedly agree!
I disagree with the prospect of placing blame directly on IT/IS. I do believe however that much of the blame needs to be placed at the company level. Many times the risks are known ahead of time by both IT and the business, but the business has decided not to spend the money to fix the problem and have signed off on the risk. Sometimes there is nothing further the IT department can do without the express permission of business. In fact, this is fairly frequent.
I also disagree with this blame being in the form of a crime, unless it is negligence or gross negligence. Fines maybe, but jail-time no. The exception to this, is if the theft is an inside job. Of course, there are already laws to deal with that.
Did anyone else notice a very creepy effect in the "enhanced" video with the bust? It made it look like the head was turning to look at you as you moved around it. *shudder*
And yet all searches are logged, complete with IP Address. Read their Privacy Statement. Here's one of the relevant bits from http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html "Log information â" When you access Google services, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website. These server logs may include information such as your web request, Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser."
Full Disclosure is the only thing I think Google needs to have, which it appears they already do. If you disagree and want to opt out, there is an easy solution (use another search engine). What I personally care about, is if my Internet Provider starts doing this. I believe there is a big difference between the 2.
Some of us find that bickering terribly interesting though. I'm one of those people. The information that comes out during those tirades sometimes reveals "interesting" things.
I was thinking the same thing... :)
I must agree, I "rediscovered" my local library about 8 months ago and now am NEVER short of a book to read.
The state of Oregon uses eBay to offload all of it's old and surplus equipment. To check out their store: http://stores.ebay.com/Oregon-Surplus-Property
Moderation fixed...
BAD MODERATION! Why would he get moderated as a troll? It's a very good point he makes, even if it's not popular. He's right, it IS in the company's best interest. I sure wish I knew the truth though...
Do what I say, not what I do.
I have to say, this is probably the best conversation I've read on Slashdot in a LONG time! It's nice to see vendors and users communicating in an honest and open manner while actually listening. Thanks!
Oh man, I wish I had mod points today, cause that was hilarious. It HAD to happen, but hilarious none the less...
I would not be surprised to learn that they locate to expensive areas due to tax breaks offered to companies in these areas...
Unless you're referring to respiratory problems. Smoke can have very immediate health effects on those suffering from asthma. And you know, asthma isn't exactly rare...
That's amusing that you actually mentioned www.kids.us without being aware that it already exists. It also has the exact purpose you proposed. Guess what? Almost nobody knows about it or uses it? Guess what else? It barely has ANY content that anyone (including kids) would want to interact with.
It looks like requiring this ID in order to get a passport is one of the options they are considering to "encourage" people to get this ID. At least, that's what I'm getting from a combination of the article and the image above it. What are the other options that are being considered, who is throwing these options up for consideration and how much weight is being given to them? I think a public outcry against these options are a pretty good way to send a message to the UK government.
From the article: "With his black metal finding, Dr. Guo suggested the possibility of black gold rings." and "The golden aluminum follows work a little more than year ago where Drs. Guo and Vorobyev reported that they could make gold and other metals look black -- indeed a black that is blacker than the usual black, sucking up almost all light that impinged upon it." I think that would make a really sweet ring and would definitely wear one! I'm not sure about as a wedding band though...
Do you really think that studies aren't done to determine safe speeds on each road? This is something that is not only done on EACH road, but done for each SECTION of each road. This is done before the road is built as well as periodically throughout the road's life cycle. The studies take into account accident history and well as road condition and other safety factors. This is usually done by, or commissioned by the state's Department of Transportation. If it's a city/county road, then the city/county is responsible for it.
Oh wow! What a brilliant solution! Just make it so that once $DSTChange_Date is reached, you repeat that day FOREVER! Again, BRILLIANT!
Slashdot has no standards, it's the standards of the individual posters that are represented. I doubt the mentioned comments were by the same people. Personally I believe that this case should be thrown out of court and the parents reprimanded severely. Asking your children what they are doing and taking an active role in as many of their experiences as possible is an important aspect of raising a child. If this had happened to one of my children, I would be devastated with grief as well as GUILT for not doing my job.
Lawl! Mod THREAD up! This has GOT to be the funniest thread I've read in quite a while.