That will go well with your non-free groceries, your non-free living space, your non-free tuition, your non-free entertainment, etc.... wait, can you explain again why there's a problem that some people use non-free software?
Very good point. Most people I know don't run Windows update, many because their Windows isn't "Genuine" and would likely be disabled. This also leaves my original suggestion in a bind. If Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) could be pushed through means other than the Windows update process then more people might receive it and be vaccinated.
Maybe another company should run an update service for only "critical" situations to push these tools to users without sharing information with Microsoft, assuring users they and their OS are guarded from Microsoft intervention. Just make sure it's in the right hands. If those hands were trusted by Microsoft then it could be built into the Windows OS (unlikely).
In the case of a large botnet, instead of each security company trying to compete for user downloads (e.g. Symantec, AVG, Kapersky, Microsoft OneCare, etc) they should all get together, make one free download that specifically targets and eradicates the botnet source on the computer (on any OS) and ensure it gets shoved through all the distrubution channels like Microsoft download, Linux package installers, other tool updates, etc.
Maybe the botnet is too complicated for this. I don't know the detials. However I know it's within the software companies' reaches to work together in spcial situations.
Ignoring all the falacies and problems of the article posted, the author is basically saying his games are less broken on Wine than Vista. That sounds like a lot of fun. Happy gaming. Although I think he better spend his time learing some basics of how to use Vista to allow his games to run. Good god, he's already received numerous free technical support solutions from discussions here.
Have we started Vista tech support now?
The article doesn't mention anything legal proceedings against the blogger. Mr Niro states he wants to find out who the blogger is. Anything else read into it is speculation. The part about "the blogger should take responsibility for his or her views" does not infer legal action either -- it just means posting anonymously is not taking responsbility... much like Slashdot AC postings.
Indeed he can't make a living by giving his work away for free (same in any field), just like he said. So you're supporting his point but it looks like you thini you're arguing against him -- you're on the same page.
The poster you're responding to didn't talk about willingness to buy his product, but you have brought up an interesting new point...
You lost me when you jumped to slavery. I know we go to great extends to bash M$ but that train of thought just rode off the tracks no matter how many mod points it was given.
I'm sure the assembly language professors said that C/C++ was not "real" programming. When you get past memory management, linking, etc. you're in a different problem domain, one that most students might not understand. It's the world of modeling mass software, using design patterns to achieve goals. Problems are across a much broader scale at this level: like distributed across networks, inside the core of an organization's business logic. These problems are not necessarily easy to solve and definately not easier than low-level problems. After you trust the high-level language has your back, you can inject yourself into a whole other world of problem solving. You cannot say these people are just "cobbling" or not real computer programmers.
Basically they were able to get their XOs to do what every other computer system can do already, so let's start distributing real-world computers to these kids so they can actually have computer skills that apply to today's world, not some fantasy land that's a slighty skewed dimension from the real world.
Honestly, you computer programmers go completely XO and see how easy it is to get hired.
You successfully created a divsion putting yourself as "us" and me on the "against them" side, an exact mockup of the division people like to create whether you're coming at it from a religious or pragmatic approach. Nice going. When you draw lines like that people will see them and start to abide by them. Your attitude is indicative of the problem.
If everybody has RFID implants then "we" have them and "they" have them. What's the huge issue for abuse? It's not like government people will be exempt from everbody else. Also the goverment changes on a regular enough basis. Potential for abuse isn't any more huge here than anywhere else, but abuses will occur, just not of the magnitude some predict. I have fundamentalist friends who are paranoid of any potential "marks of the beast" and that's a whole other story. There are all kinds of idiots who jump the gun on this one.
It's the wrong approach to make closed-source users look at open-source alternatives and vice-versa. Instead, give them a list of available tools (both open and closed) that might meet their need. Let them make the decision based on the best tool for their need. Best tool for the job is the way,not good to bring politics into the mix.
This is fine and good but I was under the impression the Samba team had reverse-engineered a lot of protocols to get where they are. Can they not do the same with Active Directory too? Is it a patent or legal issue or is it actually a technical hurdle?
You speak of Windows-only code and that used to be very true, but those old arguments don't hold as much water today..NET is machine-independent because it uses a byte code based on a common language runtime and just-in-time compiler like Java does, however the rubber meets the road only if there are implementations on other platforms. That being said we can't forget.NET compiles on Free BSD and OSX. You can you can download the Shared Source CLI, which is based on the v1.NET framework. Furthermore we cannot overlook the Mono effort, a seprate attempt (Novell) to bring.NET-like programmability to the other platforms, including a second implementation on Windows. This has been enabled because Microsoft has opened up many parts of.NET as standards allowing implementation on other platforms. Also the recent Silverlight effort by Microsoft sees a subset.NET implementation on Windows and OSX.
Visual Studio is nice but it's just a glorified code generator, a RAD tool. All.NET programs can be written without Visual Studio using just the compilers and utilities that come free wit hthe.NET framework Redistributable and SDK. Third-party, even open source RAD development tools exist. I believe you can even write it and compile it in Eclipse too with an add-in/plugin or whatever it's called. A text editor will do just fine.
Leaning towards arguments of strict "Microsoft-only" statements and lockin is leaning towards the past. Currently a lot is in transition. It's not there yet, but it's definately moving towards "there"... wherever that may be but it will continue to encompass more than just the Windows platform.
No matter how it was found out the proof shouldn't be invalidated. Sure, go ahead and start a second case about invasion of privacy by Best Buy but don't mix it up with the dude who had child pornography.
The UI may be more familiar to most users. "Easier" is extremely subjective. That's a very diplomatic answer but doesn't cut the mustard. Take a look at comparisons even here on Slashdot and you'll find the norm is not what you are trying to get at.
Their programming interfaces are useless outside of their own little sandbox. The most powerful tool in the world isn't worth much if all you can construct with it are K-Fed bobble-heads. Instead K-Fed bobble-heads are amusing but a little out of context. None of the platforms operate outside of their little sandboxes. So yes, Microsoft can be blamed but so can everyone else, a moot point....
You really gave yourself away, though, when you actually used the pseudo-word "interoperate." MS interoperates when forced into a corner by some force greater than itself (the EU, for example). Otherwise, it hoards. "Interoperate" is a common word on the industry. You have a different meanining in your mind (maybe the recent news about Samba protocols). However with.NET it is entirely true to say the.NET languages all interoperate. It really provides programmers a common ground across a wide variety of experiences.
For example, their Windows interface is already easier to use then most *NIX distributions. Their programming interfaces are becoming more powerful. A likewise sir, if you choose to continue to lie in the road you will be unsurprisingly run over. Touche.
The author of the posting clearly has no knowledge of the state of Microsoft software and development tools today. Take one look at the.NET Framework and not only is it a ripoff of Java, but it made huge improvements like making a language-agnostic programming platform (parially due to CTS and CLI) and allowing multiple syntaxes (yes even Java-like syntax) to interoperate. Programmers can work in their language of choice and the compiled code will interoperate with all the other.NET languages which were other programmer's choices. That's one example.
We have to be careful about snuffing off Microsoft because it's the right thing to do in this forum. We won't be laughing long if Microosft runs over the industry through innovation. Their latest IE8 web browser is already passing the ACID2 test. Watch out they're coming with tools that interoperate and make life easier. Sure they make a lot of mistakes on the way but if you're an innovater that's what you do. The end result is better despite the problems. You learn from problems.
Clippy? Zune? Indeed that kind of attitude shows complete ignorance.
I'm not arguing one side or the other, but there is a such thing as "Negligent Homicide": is the killing of another person through gross negligence or without malice.
Nobody was accidentally killed in this case but it could have been close.
For example, compare RIAA fines against murder charges and you begin to realize it's not a level playing field... the law.
You are the first in this thread to suggest disabling JavaScript. I'll have to respectfully disagree with disabling it. Like another poster said, most people don't know how to, also the users would be missing the enhancements of the JavaScript enabled web sites. Why should they be precluded from that?... they shouldn't!
Out of curiosity which browsers and versions do you actively target using jQuery. Where do these developments fit on a scale from full-fledged AJAX to simple DOM tweaks?
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That will go well with your non-free groceries, your non-free living space, your non-free tuition, your non-free entertainment, etc. ... wait, can you explain again why there's a problem that some people use non-free software?
Very good point. Most people I know don't run Windows update, many because their Windows isn't "Genuine" and would likely be disabled. This also leaves my original suggestion in a bind. If Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) could be pushed through means other than the Windows update process then more people might receive it and be vaccinated.
Maybe another company should run an update service for only "critical" situations to push these tools to users without sharing information with Microsoft, assuring users they and their OS are guarded from Microsoft intervention. Just make sure it's in the right hands. If those hands were trusted by Microsoft then it could be built into the Windows OS (unlikely).
In the case of a large botnet, instead of each security company trying to compete for user downloads (e.g. Symantec, AVG, Kapersky, Microsoft OneCare, etc) they should all get together, make one free download that specifically targets and eradicates the botnet source on the computer (on any OS) and ensure it gets shoved through all the distrubution channels like Microsoft download, Linux package installers, other tool updates, etc. Maybe the botnet is too complicated for this. I don't know the detials. However I know it's within the software companies' reaches to work together in spcial situations.
You must be wrong because mods are obviously still shocked by thought of baby with broken figure and aren't sure how to give points.
Ignoring all the falacies and problems of the article posted, the author is basically saying his games are less broken on Wine than Vista. That sounds like a lot of fun. Happy gaming. Although I think he better spend his time learing some basics of how to use Vista to allow his games to run. Good god, he's already received numerous free technical support solutions from discussions here. Have we started Vista tech support now?
The article doesn't mention anything legal proceedings against the blogger. Mr Niro states he wants to find out who the blogger is. Anything else read into it is speculation. The part about "the blogger should take responsibility for his or her views" does not infer legal action either -- it just means posting anonymously is not taking responsbility ... much like Slashdot AC postings.
Indeed he can't make a living by giving his work away for free (same in any field), just like he said. So you're supporting his point but it looks like you thini you're arguing against him -- you're on the same page. The poster you're responding to didn't talk about willingness to buy his product, but you have brought up an interesting new point...
You lost me when you jumped to slavery. I know we go to great extends to bash M$ but that train of thought just rode off the tracks no matter how many mod points it was given.
I'm sure the assembly language professors said that C/C++ was not "real" programming. When you get past memory management, linking, etc. you're in a different problem domain, one that most students might not understand. It's the world of modeling mass software, using design patterns to achieve goals. Problems are across a much broader scale at this level: like distributed across networks, inside the core of an organization's business logic. These problems are not necessarily easy to solve and definately not easier than low-level problems. After you trust the high-level language has your back, you can inject yourself into a whole other world of problem solving. You cannot say these people are just "cobbling" or not real computer programmers.
Basically they were able to get their XOs to do what every other computer system can do already, so let's start distributing real-world computers to these kids so they can actually have computer skills that apply to today's world, not some fantasy land that's a slighty skewed dimension from the real world. Honestly, you computer programmers go completely XO and see how easy it is to get hired.
Plus you don't have to wipe because after 3 hours (minimum) it's dried to your bottom and doesn't stink anymore.
Part of the joy of grocery shopping is the mindless meandering around the store. I don't want my grocery cart to make me more efficient.
You successfully created a divsion putting yourself as "us" and me on the "against them" side, an exact mockup of the division people like to create whether you're coming at it from a religious or pragmatic approach. Nice going. When you draw lines like that people will see them and start to abide by them. Your attitude is indicative of the problem.
If everybody has RFID implants then "we" have them and "they" have them. What's the huge issue for abuse? It's not like government people will be exempt from everbody else. Also the goverment changes on a regular enough basis. Potential for abuse isn't any more huge here than anywhere else, but abuses will occur, just not of the magnitude some predict. I have fundamentalist friends who are paranoid of any potential "marks of the beast" and that's a whole other story. There are all kinds of idiots who jump the gun on this one.
It's the wrong approach to make closed-source users look at open-source alternatives and vice-versa. Instead, give them a list of available tools (both open and closed) that might meet their need. Let them make the decision based on the best tool for their need. Best tool for the job is the way,not good to bring politics into the mix.
Do you know what the OLPC computer is and what software it runs?! ... you definitely do NOT want your government stuck with them.
This is fine and good but I was under the impression the Samba team had reverse-engineered a lot of protocols to get where they are. Can they not do the same with Active Directory too? Is it a patent or legal issue or is it actually a technical hurdle?
Visual Studio is nice but it's just a glorified code generator, a RAD tool. All .NET programs can be written without Visual Studio using just the compilers and utilities that come free wit hthe .NET framework Redistributable and SDK. Third-party, even open source RAD development tools exist. I believe you can even write it and compile it in Eclipse too with an add-in/plugin or whatever it's called. A text editor will do just fine.
Leaning towards arguments of strict "Microsoft-only" statements and lockin is leaning towards the past. Currently a lot is in transition. It's not there yet, but it's definately moving towards "there" ... wherever that may be but it will continue to encompass more than just the Windows platform.
No matter how it was found out the proof shouldn't be invalidated. Sure, go ahead and start a second case about invasion of privacy by Best Buy but don't mix it up with the dude who had child pornography.
Is it just me or is it ironice that Sodomsky has the word "sodom" in his name?
That's a very diplomatic answer but doesn't cut the mustard. Take a look at comparisons even here on Slashdot and you'll find the norm is not what you are trying to get at.
Their programming interfaces are useless outside of their own little sandbox. The most powerful tool in the world isn't worth much if all you can construct with it are K-Fed bobble-heads. ....
Instead K-Fed bobble-heads are amusing but a little out of context. None of the platforms operate outside of their little sandboxes. So yes, Microsoft can be blamed but so can everyone else, a moot point
You really gave yourself away, though, when you actually used the pseudo-word "interoperate." MS interoperates when forced into a corner by some force greater than itself (the EU, for example). Otherwise, it hoards. .NET it is entirely true to say the .NET languages all interoperate. It really provides programmers a common ground across a wide variety of experiences.
"Interoperate" is a common word on the industry. You have a different meanining in your mind (maybe the recent news about Samba protocols). However with
For example, their Windows interface is already easier to use then most *NIX distributions. Their programming interfaces are becoming more powerful. A likewise sir, if you choose to continue to lie in the road you will be unsurprisingly run over. Touche.
The author of the posting clearly has no knowledge of the state of Microsoft software and development tools today. Take one look at the .NET Framework and not only is it a ripoff of Java, but it made huge improvements like making a language-agnostic programming platform (parially due to CTS and CLI) and allowing multiple syntaxes (yes even Java-like syntax) to interoperate. Programmers can work in their language of choice and the compiled code will interoperate with all the other .NET languages which were other programmer's choices. That's one example.
We have to be careful about snuffing off Microsoft because it's the right thing to do in this forum. We won't be laughing long if Microosft runs over the industry through innovation. Their latest IE8 web browser is already passing the ACID2 test. Watch out they're coming with tools that interoperate and make life easier. Sure they make a lot of mistakes on the way but if you're an innovater that's what you do. The end result is better despite the problems. You learn from problems.
Clippy? Zune? Indeed that kind of attitude shows complete ignorance.
Nobody was accidentally killed in this case but it could have been close. For example, compare RIAA fines against murder charges and you begin to realize it's not a level playing field
You are the first in this thread to suggest disabling JavaScript. I'll have to respectfully disagree with disabling it. Like another poster said, most people don't know how to, also the users would be missing the enhancements of the JavaScript enabled web sites. Why should they be precluded from that? ... they shouldn't!
Out of curiosity which browsers and versions do you actively target using jQuery. Where do these developments fit on a scale from full-fledged AJAX to simple DOM tweaks?