Perhaps instead of suing each other and licencing everything they could all get together and help get rid of software patents. Just imagine the money they could save on lawyers, in both applying for the patents, and defending against them.
I really hope they didn't pay them Giving these weasels money just encourages them. I'd add the traditional "unless the patent really was valid" but I really don't think any software patents are valid.
If they''re inspecting your traffic (and I really don't think they should be allowed to without a warrant) this is probably one of the few good things that they could do with what they see.
"Every sound in the recording (even the ones that should be quiet) are amplified to a high level. If this level is too close to the point on a VU meter that indicates the amp will lose the tops of the waveforms (clip them off) the output signal will look like a flat line, or DC voltage. This is hard on amplifiers." I feel like the "English Sound Engineer" version of "English 50 Cent".
There doesn't seem to be much of a response to this article, which is unusual. There must be... dozens of us using Ubuntu at this point. More seriously, how many try out the RCs? I generally jump on them if they have new major features, or fixes for any remaining problems I have with my machines. I only have one insignificant problem left on all of my machines and 10.10 doesn't have the upstream fix yet,... so I'm waiting to the gold release.
The only reason I can think of is they want to pick up any patents they own and sue people. Perhaps I'm bitter... it seems that's the only reason companies get bought these days.
I was having a very animated conversation with him about testing at an OOPSLA a few years ago. I'd never seen a picture of him, and just thought he was another generic attendee. I heard someone walking by say something like "OMG it's James Gosling", and I got completely flustered. Stupid, but it happened. It shouldn't; he was very friendly and approachable. I have a lot of respect for him letting people know why he thinks he was dicked around by Oracle.
The resolution is a little sad though, and if Apple does release one, I hope it's at least the same as their current model. The 600 pixel vertical resolution is what really kills the low-end netbooks for usability. I relegated mine to use as a video player (on a big monitor) and found one with higher resolution. A good interface can help, but not completely eliminate the limitation.
Microsoft wouldn't know a good idea if it bit them on the ass these days.
Oracle has contests like this and then they try to figure out ways to sue the winners.
Steve Jobs thinks everyone else's ideas suck.
They'll be eating IBM's lunch, not that of the US. IBM really doesn't care about the US as long as they still have money. What they don't want is the US buying supercomputer hardware or expertise from other companies.
I've become a huge fan of Jamendo.com. It's available for streaming through RhythmBox, but I generally just download the albums and throw them on my media server and mp3 players. I've been bored of radio for a while, but I can find stuff I like very easily. As far as I know the record company weasels don't get a dime. Highly recommended (If you're Canadian, check out Jamie Rumley, very good in a Sheryl Crow kind of way).
On the internet, an idea is an idea, whether it comes from an individual or a government. You can't tell the difference, and one has no more or less weight than the other. The summary may be trolling a bit but not completely.
If you don't want to hear of all the wonderful ideas the rest of the world has, stop using the communications medium they use to spread them. It is not the problem of modern nations to ensure your citizens are not exposed to ideas that you don't like. Be warned that some of them may object rather strongly when their own government rips it away from them.
I've had nothing but great customer service from ThinkGeek, including a couple of times when I received defective products (which are not really their fault, as they don't actually make what they sell). I would hope they stop selling the BuckyBalls and start selling Zen Balls because of this as well though.
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American companies would sue their CEO's grandmother for infringing a patent.
Perhaps instead of suing each other and licencing everything they could all get together and help get rid of software patents. Just imagine the money they could save on lawyers, in both applying for the patents, and defending against them.
I really hope they didn't pay them Giving these weasels money just encourages them. I'd add the traditional "unless the patent really was valid" but I really don't think any software patents are valid.
If they''re inspecting your traffic (and I really don't think they should be allowed to without a warrant) this is probably one of the few good things that they could do with what they see.
This is SlashDot. People should be happy someone spelled "lose" correctly.
"Every sound in the recording (even the ones that should be quiet) are amplified to a high level. If this level is too close to the point on a VU meter that indicates the amp will lose the tops of the waveforms (clip them off) the output signal will look like a flat line, or DC voltage. This is hard on amplifiers." I feel like the "English Sound Engineer" version of "English 50 Cent".
Hope I actually got it close to correct.
Electric Frontier Foundation. Man, you're old-school.
There doesn't seem to be much of a response to this article, which is unusual. There must be ... dozens of us using Ubuntu at this point. More seriously, how many try out the RCs? I generally jump on them if they have new major features, or fixes for any remaining problems I have with my machines. I only have one insignificant problem left on all of my machines and 10.10 doesn't have the upstream fix yet ,... so I'm waiting to the gold release.
I think it's fantastic, but I worry about the COBOL programmers and DBAs who won't be able to find their way to work.
I watch only the commercials. They're all at the same volume, so no problem for me either.
The only reason I can think of is they want to pick up any patents they own and sue people. Perhaps I'm bitter ... it seems that's the only reason companies get bought these days.
"Descriptive" and "URL shortener" don't really fit together well.
I'd like if people just shortened them on sites while still keeping them as meaningful as possible. It's a fine like to walk though.
I was having a very animated conversation with him about testing at an OOPSLA a few years ago. I'd never seen a picture of him, and just thought he was another generic attendee. I heard someone walking by say something like "OMG it's James Gosling", and I got completely flustered. Stupid, but it happened. It shouldn't; he was very friendly and approachable. I have a lot of respect for him letting people know why he thinks he was dicked around by Oracle.
The resolution is a little sad though, and if Apple does release one, I hope it's at least the same as their current model. The 600 pixel vertical resolution is what really kills the low-end netbooks for usability. I relegated mine to use as a video player (on a big monitor) and found one with higher resolution. A good interface can help, but not completely eliminate the limitation.
Because:
... mostly.
Microsoft wouldn't know a good idea if it bit them on the ass these days.
Oracle has contests like this and then they try to figure out ways to sue the winners.
Steve Jobs thinks everyone else's ideas suck.
I kid
They'll be eating IBM's lunch, not that of the US. IBM really doesn't care about the US as long as they still have money. What they don't want is the US buying supercomputer hardware or expertise from other companies.
3 is supposed to be "profit!!" and you have no question marks. Are you a business major or something?
Not yet. China has a shortage of females due to the one child policy though ....
For me 99 cents is too much for music that's over a couple of years old. Perhaps I'm cheap.
I've become a huge fan of Jamendo.com. It's available for streaming through RhythmBox, but I generally just download the albums and throw them on my media server and mp3 players. I've been bored of radio for a while, but I can find stuff I like very easily. As far as I know the record company weasels don't get a dime. Highly recommended (If you're Canadian, check out Jamie Rumley, very good in a Sheryl Crow kind of way).
On the internet, an idea is an idea, whether it comes from an individual or a government. You can't tell the difference, and one has no more or less weight than the other. The summary may be trolling a bit but not completely.
If you don't want to hear of all the wonderful ideas the rest of the world has, stop using the communications medium they use to spread them. It is not the problem of modern nations to ensure your citizens are not exposed to ideas that you don't like. Be warned that some of them may object rather strongly when their own government rips it away from them.
I've had nothing but great customer service from ThinkGeek, including a couple of times when I received defective products (which are not really their fault, as they don't actually make what they sell). I would hope they stop selling the BuckyBalls and start selling Zen Balls because of this as well though.
... and a backout plan ... just in case.