And why is going through an extra step a good idea?
For the same reason it's a good idea for projects like The Linux Documentaiton Project. If the text were marked up in some format then it would be easy to convert it to any other format: PostScript, PDF, HTML, plain text, or even formats we haven't started using yet.
Doesn't this entire SCO suing [insert vendor name here] for using the UNIX IP remind anyone of the days when AT&T was getting in Berkley's face over using the UNIX IP - then Berkley rewrote the entire BSD so there was no AT&T UNIX code in there?
Care to back this up with some evidence? I keep hearing this line that Word XP isn't compatible with older versions. At the company I work at (60,000+ people globally) we use Office 97 and we get along fine with it. I've never had a problem opening Word documents sent to me from other companies nor have I had problems opening Word documents from my home machine running Office XP. These aren't just simple text documents. We use the track changes and comments feature a lot as well as Word documents that let you fill them out as forms. Zero problems. Even OpenOffice will open most of these files, only choking partially on the most complex of files.
If you're building a mass-market app you plan to sell you all of the great unwashed out there, then you probably need to make it look very Windows-centric.
I think that the success of programs like Winamp and Trillian have successfully countered that argument.
If you are using windows, and outlook, you can install SpamNet, made by Cloudmark.
Note that it only works with Outlook 2000 and above. There are still many companies, including the one I work for (60,000+ people) who still use Outlook 98 company wide. IF you're in that boat, SpamNet is sadly not a solution.
It looks like Jim doesn't want to be supported. He complains that the lawyers didn't call him to discuss this before firing off the C&D letter, yet he's not willing to call them to discuss the issue after receiving the letter. He just says "fuck you" and says he's going to give up. He says they want to sue him but a suit isn't mentioned anywhere in the scanned letter. It looks like Jim isn't willing to make even the most basic effort to help himself. Why doesn't he call them and see if he can hammer out an agreement to use the logo, name, etc. in a manner that will be acceptable to both parties?
That's why I keep a copy of RealPlayer 8 sitting around. I just install that and never have to worry about Real One or its stuff that you can't disable.
See my Cell-Phone Switch parody commercial on this site for an example if you don't know what I'm talking about
You have a Cell-Phone Switch parody commercial on Slashdot? Where? You didn't give any links to it. Or did you just rip this article off from another site and submit it to slashdot without giving proper credit?
Who would make a film out of disintegrating film stock?
Why would someone write the most obfuscated or smallest C code? Because they can. On top of that, it might turn out to be interesting or a learning experience.
People attempt to do something interesting and experimental and observe the results. Most of the time the results aren't great, but sometimes they are. You don't know until you try.
Most art is just visual hacking. Once you realize this it's easy to judge something on its merits and see through any pretense or bullshit that the artist has of himself. You'll also become less patient of prima donnas and have more respect for a modest, yet talented, artist.
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How about buying from your local bookseller and paying cash?
(look at their street addresses and you'll get the picture). There's nothing wrong with their address. Care to explain your comment?
There is no username/password system with Kazaa.
I guess he doesn't have young children.
How is this a troll. Click on the fucking link and you get a full page ad with no story.
You're linking to an ad. Why not link to the story next time?
For the same reason it's a good idea for projects like The Linux Documentaiton Project. If the text were marked up in some format then it would be easy to convert it to any other format: PostScript, PDF, HTML, plain text, or even formats we haven't started using yet.
As opposed to having to license Windows OS to run real server?
Nevermind. I found them on the front page.
Did anyone record the presentations given at the conference? If so, can you put them online?
That's why I keep a copy of RealPlayer 8 sitting around. I just install that and never have to worry about Real One or its stuff that you can't disable.
Read the FAQ.
The cache is useless because it's a page of images which are being loaded from the guys web server.
None one should be buying anything from Rambus anymore after the stunt they pulled with their memory patent. Let 'em sink.
People attempt to do something interesting and experimental and observe the results. Most of the time the results aren't great, but sometimes they are. You don't know until you try.
Most art is just visual hacking. Once you realize this it's easy to judge something on its merits and see through any pretense or bullshit that the artist has of himself. You'll also become less patient of prima donnas and have more respect for a modest, yet talented, artist.