Why don't you replace the BSD and Debian boxes with RedHat ones? If they're using up your time to admin them, then it'd be worth converting them to make it easier to manage.
So, you're suggesting that we let people make their own judgements despite the fact the people mostly have other things to worry about? (and the chances are that they're not inclined to think about it or lack the required information).
I think the point is that you should decide on what is good and bad for you. RMS is making the point that Canonical is making the choice for all the users that don't know or care about the result of that choice. Isn't it better for the default search to be local with an option to search the internet?
This sounds a lot like an ad hominem argument. I can't defend every aspect of RMS and what he decides to do and say, but a lot of what he says is thought provoking.
Whether or not successful business can be built on providing GPL software is irrelevant as the licence is not based on money, but freedom. If Canonical is going broke, then they need to re-think their business model and some people might be fine with them piping information to Amazon by default. However, what RMS is speaking about is whether the GPL community should be making a stand on Canonical's decision. Are they besmirching the reputation of GPL by doing this?
I'm in two minds about this. On the one hand, I use Xubuntu and thus am not directly affected by this as I don't use that particular search software. On the other hand, when I search for a local file on my local computer, I don't expect for that information to leave my computer and it feels like Canonical are sneaking this behaviour into Ubuntu.
RMS has unconventional views, but that's what makes him really interesting. He doesn't just regurgitate the popular opinion and as an "outsider", his thoughts can sometimes really hit the nail on the head.
I don't know about iSCSI and virtualbox, but software management doesn't need a CLI. I use synaptic when I want a gui, but I typically prefer the CLI myself, so I use apt-get most of the time.
It sounds like a very subjective measure and not easy to quantify. How can you even determine if an object is self-aware?
Usually, life is defined in terms of respiration, reproduction, mobility, adaptation etc, but again there's examples of "life" that defy attempts to rigidly define it. I'm split over whether a functioning AI should be considered alive or not.
I think it's very difficult to talk about the ethics of abortions as the situations that people find themselves in and the ramifications of the decisions are incredibly complicated and difficult. To lump all the scenarios together and say that it's right or wrong is far too simplistic for my taste.
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Has there been any tests done on this? I'm doubtful that 6-7 litres would be able to kill someone.
I agree with the sentiment, but that's not theft - it's an added cost.
I'm puzzled by this - what on earth are you talking about? I hate Apple as much as the next man, but I don't recall any theft stories about them.
I don't see how that would work - patents are a government granted monopoly to encourage people to publish their innovations.
Hosts file? Where can I find an expert to outline the benefits of that method?
You'd have to drink a lot of purified water for it to kill you.
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How many Discordians does it take to change a light bulb?
I thought the whole "free speech" things was that the government can't restrict speech whereas it has no bearing on private individuals or companies.
Fry? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Ef0ErCU1c
Worse - they either go for solitary confinement underground or burn them!
Why don't you replace the BSD and Debian boxes with RedHat ones? If they're using up your time to admin them, then it'd be worth converting them to make it easier to manage.
So, you're suggesting that we let people make their own judgements despite the fact the people mostly have other things to worry about? (and the chances are that they're not inclined to think about it or lack the required information).
I think the point is that you should decide on what is good and bad for you. RMS is making the point that Canonical is making the choice for all the users that don't know or care about the result of that choice. Isn't it better for the default search to be local with an option to search the internet?
This sounds a lot like an ad hominem argument. I can't defend every aspect of RMS and what he decides to do and say, but a lot of what he says is thought provoking.
Whether or not successful business can be built on providing GPL software is irrelevant as the licence is not based on money, but freedom. If Canonical is going broke, then they need to re-think their business model and some people might be fine with them piping information to Amazon by default. However, what RMS is speaking about is whether the GPL community should be making a stand on Canonical's decision. Are they besmirching the reputation of GPL by doing this?
I'm in two minds about this. On the one hand, I use Xubuntu and thus am not directly affected by this as I don't use that particular search software. On the other hand, when I search for a local file on my local computer, I don't expect for that information to leave my computer and it feels like Canonical are sneaking this behaviour into Ubuntu.
RMS has unconventional views, but that's what makes him really interesting. He doesn't just regurgitate the popular opinion and as an "outsider", his thoughts can sometimes really hit the nail on the head.
I didn't realise that, but it's there under privacy settings about reviewing tags. I imagine if you're not on Facebook then you'd be out of luck.
When someone else posts a photo of you in a compromising scenario and tags you in it.
"Literally"? I'd pay money to see that happening.
Not in the US, but I'm curious - has anyone actually been punished for rooting a tablet?
I don't know about iSCSI and virtualbox, but software management doesn't need a CLI. I use synaptic when I want a gui, but I typically prefer the CLI myself, so I use apt-get most of the time.
I tried that, but I could only fit a part of me inside.
Overall, though, I'd count the experiment as a success.
You're right, but how can you measure sentience?
It sounds like a very subjective measure and not easy to quantify. How can you even determine if an object is self-aware?
Usually, life is defined in terms of respiration, reproduction, mobility, adaptation etc, but again there's examples of "life" that defy attempts to rigidly define it. I'm split over whether a functioning AI should be considered alive or not.
It certainly sounds like it begs the question.
I think it's very difficult to talk about the ethics of abortions as the situations that people find themselves in and the ramifications of the decisions are incredibly complicated and difficult. To lump all the scenarios together and say that it's right or wrong is far too simplistic for my taste.
How do you propose measuring intelligence if you come across a new life form?