What exactly does "manage" mean? Does that mean you actually are more efficient and your body works just as well with less sleep? Or does it mean your brain functions better when tired... or that you don't actually GET tired? Or does it simply mean you can go longer before you burn out completely. Or whatever.
"Managing" and being "productive" are quite different... and subjective.
And they were right. They could add ads. And they did. And likely increased their profit. I don't see the problem here, really... it's up to them to decide whether or not they can sell ads. It's up to game players whether or not it's worth $50 to them or not. If the gaming community is willing to pay $50, I don't honestly see why they can't charge $50.
I know you were joking, but if you are comparing CNN and Fox to the "news" that a lot of the rather tight Islamic nations get, you're crazy.
Most of the news on CNN or Fox would probably get you arrested over there, I would think.
Again, I know you were joking, but this is something that irritates me - as good as it is to critique our country (whichever one it is), I think it's important that we are also aware of the differences between countries and not simply blast them for every single error/"wrong thing" they do, as if they were the worst country to live in ever, and pretend that countries like Iran are really just as good. Tell that to the many people persecuted over there for being something the government doesn't like them being.... like a different religion (Christian) or a woman wearing pants...
I'm American, thus I view this from the American Citizen Viewpoint (tm): I don't like it when my own fellow citizens blast America as if every other country in the world were better and more ethical. Critique it and make it better by all means, but I'm not sure how many other countries are any more ethical across the board... maybe more progressive on issues like, say, gay rights or socialized medicine (but that's for the people to decide, right? We're not an oligarchy)....
Short version: Critique and improve your own country, and try to maintain a correct view of other countries, realizing that the "dirt" you find in your own is likely because you live in it; the French government is not likely going to feed American news their own governmental dirt. And Iran certainly isn't.
Again, Digsby didn't do anything wrong. They just changed the default "install options" and to use computer's idle resources, like everyone else.
Also not paying for software doesn't protect you from crapware. Just because they have more incentive to include that stuff doesn't mean they don't.
Sarcasm aside, I think what is "right" or "wrong" would have to be defined here. Is it wrong to use a computer's "resources" when it is "idle?" I suppose most would react and say "YES!"... at least, it is unethical without prior consent ("Do you want to..." during install). At least there's a way to turn it off.
GP was correct though. Open source just means the source is open. It doesn't mean the developers are any more ethical.
Wait, wait, wait... are we/.ers for or against doing illegal stuff on P2P networks this week?
I think it depends on whether or not we would like to be able to do said illegal stuff. If we think we'd like to be able to do it, we fight for said illegal stuff. If we think it's stupid or really TOO illegal for us, then we agree that it should be illegal.
It appears to really all come down to whether or not we see any value in the "illegal stuff." Apparently, most/.ers see value for themselves in being able to download music free, but don't feel the need to commit ID theft/fraud on P2P networks.
In other words, most people obey the laws that are convenient for them to obey?
Then why are these idiots letting their kids use their computer?.........No wait.......
That would be a very large debate. But hey, if "parenting" consists of "taking kids to daycare" and when they are older "taking kids to school" and when they are older "buying kids a car," it's no wonder they let their kids use "their" computer.
Many people from older generations that have not had the time to learn how to use the computer aside from e-mail and online news have no clue. And computers aren't as static as we geeks like to think they are, and they slow down or speed up occasionally, install updates, etc.
For someone who has really no clue how it works and isn't even used to using it, it's very easy to see how they could not notice.
Sounds pretty good. I wonder about the other parts then - e.g., amount of tax money going to fund this? I assume it's not all privately funded. Seems hard to believe.
I agree. But that's getting into the knowledgeable side of things, which I would argue is different from being "smart."
A "smart" person, at least the way I use the word, is someone that genuinely understand what he is talking about. One can understand calculus and use a calculator for all of problem solving. One could also understand almost nothing about calculus and do the correct thing with the calculator and get the correct answer. Are those two people equally smart?
For the "knowledgeable" bit, let's say you have a history question. One person knows it and simply answers it (let's say, uh, the rough dates for the Medo-Persian empire). The other person does not know it but can go to google and look it up. Who is knowledgeable about history? I would argue that the person that actually knew the fact is knowledgeable; the other is simply resourceful. Is one better than the other or a more desirable "trait"/skill than the other? That depends. But I think the way we use the words needs to be correct.
The underlying understanding of something seems to be more important than being able to do something manually.
Another easy example would be programming. It seems to me that it's more important to have a "software engineer," one that understands the concepts of programming and good software practices, design, etc., than someone who can whip up programs (programming skill) using IDEs and existing libraries, etc., with little understanding of what he's actually doing, how the various modules/parts work together, etc. I would not put those two people on the same level simply because both can use the same tools.
I agree that we have become more specialized and, because of the work of those before us, we don't need to understand everything to use something... don't need to understand electrical engineering to use a computer anymore. But my point was that if we want to talk about someone being smart, the use of a tool does not necessitate being smart or dumb, nor does knowing how to use a tool make you... smart in the "tool's field." Knowing how to use Dreamweaver does not make you smart in the web field, etc.
I usually bike the whole way, if I bike the whole way, on the way back. I'm not sweaty when I arrive to work.
Winter works fine for the most part in my climate...
I'd pick the 30 minute carpool except for the $5 per day cost (not including wear/tear on car). If I had the money to blow and don't have any particular item I want to save it for, then I probably wouldn't care... except that I enjoy biking and it's a good way to stay healthy/fit.
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What exactly does "manage" mean? Does that mean you actually are more efficient and your body works just as well with less sleep? Or does it mean your brain functions better when tired... or that you don't actually GET tired? Or does it simply mean you can go longer before you burn out completely. Or whatever.
"Managing" and being "productive" are quite different... and subjective.
Also "twinkle in his eye," or "sad eyes," or "making eyes," or "flirting eyes" ....
So in other words, now we should pay attention to sales rates of Windows vs. Linux, not just return rates?
There's a menu item to turn it off. That doesn't sound too stealthy.
Don't they usually say "after MIR" ?
I'd rather have it free after MIR than not free at all...
And they were right. They could add ads. And they did. And likely increased their profit. I don't see the problem here, really... it's up to them to decide whether or not they can sell ads. It's up to game players whether or not it's worth $50 to them or not. If the gaming community is willing to pay $50, I don't honestly see why they can't charge $50.
I know you were joking, but if you are comparing CNN and Fox to the "news" that a lot of the rather tight Islamic nations get, you're crazy.
Most of the news on CNN or Fox would probably get you arrested over there, I would think.
Again, I know you were joking, but this is something that irritates me - as good as it is to critique our country (whichever one it is), I think it's important that we are also aware of the differences between countries and not simply blast them for every single error/"wrong thing" they do, as if they were the worst country to live in ever, and pretend that countries like Iran are really just as good. Tell that to the many people persecuted over there for being something the government doesn't like them being.... like a different religion (Christian) or a woman wearing pants...
I'm American, thus I view this from the American Citizen Viewpoint (tm): I don't like it when my own fellow citizens blast America as if every other country in the world were better and more ethical. Critique it and make it better by all means, but I'm not sure how many other countries are any more ethical across the board... maybe more progressive on issues like, say, gay rights or socialized medicine (but that's for the people to decide, right? We're not an oligarchy)....
Short version: Critique and improve your own country, and try to maintain a correct view of other countries, realizing that the "dirt" you find in your own is likely because you live in it; the French government is not likely going to feed American news their own governmental dirt. And Iran certainly isn't.
Define "free."
Again, Digsby didn't do anything wrong. They just changed the default "install options" and to use computer's idle resources, like everyone else.
Also not paying for software doesn't protect you from crapware. Just because they have more incentive to include that stuff doesn't mean they don't.
Sarcasm aside, I think what is "right" or "wrong" would have to be defined here. Is it wrong to use a computer's "resources" when it is "idle?" I suppose most would react and say "YES!" ... at least, it is unethical without prior consent ("Do you want to ..." during install). At least there's a way to turn it off.
GP was correct though. Open source just means the source is open. It doesn't mean the developers are any more ethical.
What in the world does what he knows have to do with his face?
There. I killed the whole discussion. ;)
It was a virtual discussion to begin with.
The closest I can find to an "original" is this one, which is linked to a lot.
Main class not found.
They also aren't particularly innovative or creative, nor can they defend themselves terribly easily...
Wait, wait, wait... are we /.ers for or against doing illegal stuff on P2P networks this week?
I think it depends on whether or not we would like to be able to do said illegal stuff. If we think we'd like to be able to do it, we fight for said illegal stuff. If we think it's stupid or really TOO illegal for us, then we agree that it should be illegal.
It appears to really all come down to whether or not we see any value in the "illegal stuff." Apparently, most /.ers see value for themselves in being able to download music free, but don't feel the need to commit ID theft/fraud on P2P networks.
In other words, most people obey the laws that are convenient for them to obey?
Then why are these idiots letting their kids use their computer?.........No wait.......
That would be a very large debate. But hey, if "parenting" consists of "taking kids to daycare" and when they are older "taking kids to school" and when they are older "buying kids a car," it's no wonder they let their kids use "their" computer.
Encrypt your Data regardless your situation?
I wonder how many people, if they don't know that LimeWire is installed and running, are going to know how to encrypt their data....
Many people from older generations that have not had the time to learn how to use the computer aside from e-mail and online news have no clue. And computers aren't as static as we geeks like to think they are, and they slow down or speed up occasionally, install updates, etc.
For someone who has really no clue how it works and isn't even used to using it, it's very easy to see how they could not notice.
'Many of the victims are parents who don't realize that LimeWire is on their home computer,' [said Kathryn Warma of the US Attorney's Office]."
I wrote my own, very simple one. All I wanted was a way to add blurbs to one page and display the first X of them or whatever. Pretty simple.
The same one that Sam's Teach Yourself Patent Trolling in 21 Days has.
Oh I dunno, MITWPATRTWGLBOAIVPN is a pretty cool one, too.
Sounds pretty good. I wonder about the other parts then - e.g., amount of tax money going to fund this? I assume it's not all privately funded. Seems hard to believe.
I agree. But that's getting into the knowledgeable side of things, which I would argue is different from being "smart."
A "smart" person, at least the way I use the word, is someone that genuinely understand what he is talking about. One can understand calculus and use a calculator for all of problem solving. One could also understand almost nothing about calculus and do the correct thing with the calculator and get the correct answer. Are those two people equally smart?
For the "knowledgeable" bit, let's say you have a history question. One person knows it and simply answers it (let's say, uh, the rough dates for the Medo-Persian empire). The other person does not know it but can go to google and look it up. Who is knowledgeable about history? I would argue that the person that actually knew the fact is knowledgeable; the other is simply resourceful. Is one better than the other or a more desirable "trait"/skill than the other? That depends. But I think the way we use the words needs to be correct.
The underlying understanding of something seems to be more important than being able to do something manually.
Another easy example would be programming. It seems to me that it's more important to have a "software engineer," one that understands the concepts of programming and good software practices, design, etc., than someone who can whip up programs (programming skill) using IDEs and existing libraries, etc., with little understanding of what he's actually doing, how the various modules/parts work together, etc. I would not put those two people on the same level simply because both can use the same tools.
I agree that we have become more specialized and, because of the work of those before us, we don't need to understand everything to use something... don't need to understand electrical engineering to use a computer anymore. But my point was that if we want to talk about someone being smart, the use of a tool does not necessitate being smart or dumb, nor does knowing how to use a tool make you ... smart in the "tool's field." Knowing how to use Dreamweaver does not make you smart in the web field, etc.
So, it doesn't work in your case. Cool. :)
I usually bike the whole way, if I bike the whole way, on the way back. I'm not sweaty when I arrive to work.
Winter works fine for the most part in my climate...
I'd pick the 30 minute carpool except for the $5 per day cost (not including wear/tear on car). If I had the money to blow and don't have any particular item I want to save it for, then I probably wouldn't care... except that I enjoy biking and it's a good way to stay healthy/fit.