Now try that with a Siemens router... clearly running Linux, yet they go to even less effort than Linksys to comply with the license (which is to say, getting source is impossible). Why is Linksys in trouble while Siemens gets ignored?
You mention MSFT, but lets be honest here. Most folks didn't have a living shit fit when they EOLed the Win9X line after giving it an extension to give folks time to switch
That may be true, but everyone had a living shit fit when Microsoft EOLed the WinXP line. Why? Just because they don't like Vista.
Actually, yes, it is a big deal. Just like ActiveX, signatures have to be signed by a certificate issued by a "trusted" authority. Which means paying $400 to Verisign or some other such agency.
Don't be a twitter. We both know that users receive no training from Microsoft, and that in fact even in Windows it is really almost never a good idea to click the "OK" button (Cancel is always the safe option). Users being users though, they'll always choose "OK".
You can't do that. If you don't own the original code, you don't have the right to alter the license on it, meaning you cannot bind it to the GPL. That's just a lawsuit waiting to happen. Stop spreading this bullshit, people.
In my experience, it's a crapshoot whether Steam does what it should, and does what it does. Basically, when the connection is down, a message box is meant to come up claiming that the servers couldn't be contacted, and asking if you want to either start in offline mode or retry. 50% of the time though, clicking "start in offline mode" results in a message saying the Steam network couldn't be contacted and the app exiting.
What do you mean cost of burning Ultimate vs Basic? It's literally the same disc. The version of Windows it installed is determined by the CD Key now, not the disc.
O'reilly also sued a small group in Cork (Ireland) because they called a small conference something with "Web 2.0" in it, which O'reilly has a service mark on. O'reilly can go to hell too.
Contrary to popular belief, not every ISP did this. A lot of them simply said "meh, pretty much what we expected". My own ISP just set rules saying "we'll QoS your P2P connections during peak time if you're on an unmetered data plan, and just leave them alone if you're paying by the GB".
Besides, what will really happen is that every ISP is going to install Layer 7 QoS hardware, and they'll just chomp BT UDP packets too.
And those that DO want to move to a pay as you go plan (i.e. all of them) get bitched at because "it's just another cash grab! They should be offering me unlimited!"
Face it, these people (not the ISPs, the SLASHDOT READERS) are just trying to justify their own greed.
It says that you want the game, but you aren't willing to put up with paying for it. If they give it away free, you will "buy" the game.
Get over yourself, you aren't making an idealogical statement, you just want something for nothing. If this was about idealogy, you'd dismiss the game entirely.
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Now try that with a Siemens router... clearly running Linux, yet they go to even less effort than Linksys to comply with the license (which is to say, getting source is impossible). Why is Linksys in trouble while Siemens gets ignored?
Australia stole that off us. New Zealand's had that campaign for over a decade. Along with "If you don't drink and drive, you're a bloody legend".
It doesn't do anything. I was expecting something a little more fun than deleting a file.
You mention MSFT, but lets be honest here. Most folks didn't have a living shit fit when they EOLed the Win9X line after giving it an extension to give folks time to switch
That may be true, but everyone had a living shit fit when Microsoft EOLed the WinXP line. Why? Just because they don't like Vista.
The same argument applies to Firefox.
If we are lucky EA will buy them out and siphon all of the edge and creativity right out of them.
That can't happen. Activision Blizzard actually posts revenues HIGHER than Electronic Arts. If anything, AB will buy EA.
Isn't Craigslist part owned by Ebay anyway? I highly doubt they just tell the companies to take a long walk down a short pier.
Actually, it's because ICANN has reserved a.com through z.com, with the three existing ones only being there because they were grandfathered in.
No, Wordpad is far less pleasant.
Actually, yes, it is a big deal. Just like ActiveX, signatures have to be signed by a certificate issued by a "trusted" authority. Which means paying $400 to Verisign or some other such agency.
Don't be a twitter. We both know that users receive no training from Microsoft, and that in fact even in Windows it is really almost never a good idea to click the "OK" button (Cancel is always the safe option). Users being users though, they'll always choose "OK".
Same here in New Zealand. "Here, have... no, wait, no you don't."
You can officially have less security on your PayPal account than your World of Warcraft account in this country.
Someone's gotta respond to the CRIA subpoenas.
You can't do that. If you don't own the original code, you don't have the right to alter the license on it, meaning you cannot bind it to the GPL. That's just a lawsuit waiting to happen. Stop spreading this bullshit, people.
Trust me. It DOES make developers lazy. Square Enix was first off the mark with The Last ... -LOADING- ... Remnant.
Space Empires. It features "hotseat" play. Multiplayer, with "your turn's over, get out of the fucking way for the next player" implementation.
That isn't what always happens.
In my experience, it's a crapshoot whether Steam does what it should, and does what it does. Basically, when the connection is down, a message box is meant to come up claiming that the servers couldn't be contacted, and asking if you want to either start in offline mode or retry. 50% of the time though, clicking "start in offline mode" results in a message saying the Steam network couldn't be contacted and the app exiting.
Actually, Apple indicated they can knock off an application as well. Not just from CoreLocation.
Or rather, they said "it would be silly if we didn't", implying they can.
What do you mean cost of burning Ultimate vs Basic? It's literally the same disc. The version of Windows it installed is determined by the CD Key now, not the disc.
No, but he must have been asleep when Apple managed to get as much music as Amazon does available without DRM.
Oh wait...
O'reilly also sued a small group in Cork (Ireland) because they called a small conference something with "Web 2.0" in it, which O'reilly has a service mark on. O'reilly can go to hell too.
So are they going to push out a firmware upgrade that makes the connected light come on whether you have connectivity or not?
EA's old hat now. Activision-Blizzard is larger.
Contrary to popular belief, not every ISP did this. A lot of them simply said "meh, pretty much what we expected". My own ISP just set rules saying "we'll QoS your P2P connections during peak time if you're on an unmetered data plan, and just leave them alone if you're paying by the GB".
Besides, what will really happen is that every ISP is going to install Layer 7 QoS hardware, and they'll just chomp BT UDP packets too.
And those that DO want to move to a pay as you go plan (i.e. all of them) get bitched at because "it's just another cash grab! They should be offering me unlimited!"
Face it, these people (not the ISPs, the SLASHDOT READERS) are just trying to justify their own greed.
Uh. No it doesn't.
It says that you want the game, but you aren't willing to put up with paying for it.
If they give it away free, you will "buy" the game.
Get over yourself, you aren't making an idealogical statement, you just want something for nothing. If this was about idealogy, you'd dismiss the game entirely.