Somehow I don't feel as though copyright law is enough to protect individual developers. everyone here should know that there are ways to get around code copyrights.
I don't really know if i can advocate using Open Office in schools. Granted, its a great idea in theory (especially when you do a cost analysis), but this is a Windows world. If school children start with OpenOffice and are forced to learn the MS component, quite a lot of money will be spent reteaching them.
Interesting read, however, i'd be afraid of what kind of monopoly the sony/toshiba union would cause on that technology. I think its a bad idea that could turn out right, though I'm not too optomistic.
I was literally just thinking the same thing. Its quite a dilemma amongst science geeks
watch darth vader in ROTS ooorrr watch a shuttle launch hoping that darth vader is on-board??
Tough call. I would have gone for ROTS.
Well, a couple of years ago, geeks didn't have to wear suits because they weren't expected to be fashionable. Geeks were outcasts making a lot of money.
Now, geeks are hipsters. Geek is the new chic. I mean, look at half the alternative rock bands that are becoming popular these days...those are some really geeky looking dudes if i've ever seen them.
Great article, and a good read. I'm a pretty huge OS proponent myself, but when reading this, one must take into consideration that Wired pours TONS of money into supporting the open source movement. Their reporting may be just a little biased as a result.
I can understand and empathize with your concerns, and as someone who has not yet seen the film, its hard for me to make a firm assesment, but I think that HHG2G has a lot of potential. Just as they told you in highschool, the movie should never replace the original text, however, it'll be interesting to see the way that others (e.g. the director) interpreted this classic series of novels.
Such being said, yes, the writing style is one of my favorite parts of reading douglass adams. Do i expect for most of it to be translated onto film, eh, maybe, maybe not. But i'm trying to go into this w/ open arms and no expectations.
Well, I didn't read the whole article, but its amazing how true this guy is. I have tons of friends that work in PR who tell me all the time how the influence the media and people's perceptions of the world.
The ironic part is how the "business" world has had the tendency to shut them out of their exclusive, black suit wearing clique.
People often underestimate the fact that quite a few PR firms take on a lot of pro-bono work as well. So many start ups could not have well, started up, without their help.
its a double edged sword.
VIOP has an awful lot of promise, but I don't see it really flourishing for another few years...and by then, we will already be dead (see previous article).
Personally, this technology could be very useful. I might look into it.
You make an interesting case, but using the word prediction would indicate that it would be a theory?? Perhaps hypothesis would be a better summation of Moores thoughts??
I am inclined to agree with you, but if you look at how the digital divide has affected education, for example, there is a case to be made that someone needs to do something to allow for lower income households to access the internet.
Google nailed down the search thing quite sometime ago...i'm glad that they're expanding their reach.
is this new service free?? i'd assume so, but i thought i'd ask.
I agree. Several years ago, I would have cringed at the idea of an IBM/Mozilla hybrid browser, however, I think that this could do good things for the OSS movement. I've been trying to introduce Firefox to as many people as possible, but the fact of the matter is that to get people to change, you're going to have to teach them that there is a world outside of Microsoft.
Such being said, am i the only one that sees a Mozilla/Google war on the horizon?? Could this be the start of a great schism?
The fact of the matter is that the government has no control over what happens online. this is a piss poor attempt on their part to put their hands around the issue.
I don't know who thought that people in rural india needed cpus. In a region of the world that is dying for infectious disease and starvation, one would think that providing them w/ clean water and well compensated employment would be a priority.
i think that it would be much more reasonable to provide 5 units per each village.
My experience was exactly the same as yours -- i fell for it, then i read websense. will someone please do society a favor and shut that meaningless website down. seriously.
I agree, that's a great concept.
I'm very netflix loyal -- they've been great about offering pretty obscure titles that i have a hard time finding at video stores around DC.
As far as blockbuster is considered, i hope that netflix gives them a run for their buck. especially after that "no late fees" scam that they tried to pull on everyone. I wouldn't be surprised if the bad buzz about them resulting from this little stunt put a serious dent in thier earnings.
Its been a fun and interesting road, watching Amazon grow over the past several years -- here's to a great partnership w/ netflix.
I recently cancelled most of my mag/print subscriptions because i found out that most of the information was available online. Why continue to shell out money (and waste paper) for print media, when i can find 1000x more of it online.
This is a very insightful thought. Is there any documented case of an print publication that went online and stopped printing "hard" copies due to demand and high print costs??
I wonder how this transition is going to affect sites like bug me not (www.bugmenot.com), which provides logins for many of the most popular publications for share at no cost.
I'm sorry, I'm going to have to disagree. I do like the idea of city/state run internet. Granted, I will probably end up staying w/ my private ISP, but at least having the option is a good idea. There are so many households within the US that do not have internet access because it is either a) too expensive or b) not a part of their live. Providing state/city run internet would provide the foundation to start an education initiative nationwide.
Given the restrictions that the government will probably impose upon its national internet service, many will probably chose to stay with their private ISPs, but at least having that option available, would be a nice alternative. I know a number of students that would rejoice at not having to pay for broadband.
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Somehow I don't feel as though copyright law is enough to protect individual developers. everyone here should know that there are ways to get around code copyrights.
I think its a hoax, with all that hype a few days ago about moore discrediting his own law...
I don't really know if i can advocate using Open Office in schools. Granted, its a great idea in theory (especially when you do a cost analysis), but this is a Windows world. If school children start with OpenOffice and are forced to learn the MS component, quite a lot of money will be spent reteaching them.
Interesting read, however, i'd be afraid of what kind of monopoly the sony/toshiba union would cause on that technology. I think its a bad idea that could turn out right, though I'm not too optomistic.
I work for a hybrid geek/business firm right now. Lucky, they adopted the geek chic policy. i'm actually in jeans, a mozilla t shirt and chuck's.
I was literally just thinking the same thing. Its quite a dilemma amongst science geeks watch darth vader in ROTS ooorrr watch a shuttle launch hoping that darth vader is on-board?? Tough call. I would have gone for ROTS.
You could always cut your hair -- its definately not the same thing as being a minority. that you cannot change. sheesh
Well, a couple of years ago, geeks didn't have to wear suits because they weren't expected to be fashionable. Geeks were outcasts making a lot of money. Now, geeks are hipsters. Geek is the new chic. I mean, look at half the alternative rock bands that are becoming popular these days...those are some really geeky looking dudes if i've ever seen them.
Great article, and a good read. I'm a pretty huge OS proponent myself, but when reading this, one must take into consideration that Wired pours TONS of money into supporting the open source movement. Their reporting may be just a little biased as a result.
I can understand and empathize with your concerns, and as someone who has not yet seen the film, its hard for me to make a firm assesment, but I think that HHG2G has a lot of potential. Just as they told you in highschool, the movie should never replace the original text, however, it'll be interesting to see the way that others (e.g. the director) interpreted this classic series of novels. Such being said, yes, the writing style is one of my favorite parts of reading douglass adams. Do i expect for most of it to be translated onto film, eh, maybe, maybe not. But i'm trying to go into this w/ open arms and no expectations.
Well, I didn't read the whole article, but its amazing how true this guy is. I have tons of friends that work in PR who tell me all the time how the influence the media and people's perceptions of the world. The ironic part is how the "business" world has had the tendency to shut them out of their exclusive, black suit wearing clique. People often underestimate the fact that quite a few PR firms take on a lot of pro-bono work as well. So many start ups could not have well, started up, without their help. its a double edged sword.
Haven't we gotten this announcement at least two times in the past?? Someone needs to tell NASA to STOP watching independence day.
VIOP has an awful lot of promise, but I don't see it really flourishing for another few years...and by then, we will already be dead (see previous article). Personally, this technology could be very useful. I might look into it.
Mysterious Area 51 revealed by Google maps? http://www.livejournal.com/community/the_unexplain ed/37956.html#cutid1
Is it just me, or has this week been extremely google centric??
You make an interesting case, but using the word prediction would indicate that it would be a theory?? Perhaps hypothesis would be a better summation of Moores thoughts??
I am inclined to agree with you, but if you look at how the digital divide has affected education, for example, there is a case to be made that someone needs to do something to allow for lower income households to access the internet.
Google nailed down the search thing quite sometime ago...i'm glad that they're expanding their reach. is this new service free?? i'd assume so, but i thought i'd ask.
I agree. Several years ago, I would have cringed at the idea of an IBM/Mozilla hybrid browser, however, I think that this could do good things for the OSS movement. I've been trying to introduce Firefox to as many people as possible, but the fact of the matter is that to get people to change, you're going to have to teach them that there is a world outside of Microsoft. Such being said, am i the only one that sees a Mozilla/Google war on the horizon?? Could this be the start of a great schism?
The fact of the matter is that the government has no control over what happens online. this is a piss poor attempt on their part to put their hands around the issue.
I don't know who thought that people in rural india needed cpus. In a region of the world that is dying for infectious disease and starvation, one would think that providing them w/ clean water and well compensated employment would be a priority. i think that it would be much more reasonable to provide 5 units per each village.
My experience was exactly the same as yours -- i fell for it, then i read websense. will someone please do society a favor and shut that meaningless website down. seriously.
I agree, that's a great concept. I'm very netflix loyal -- they've been great about offering pretty obscure titles that i have a hard time finding at video stores around DC. As far as blockbuster is considered, i hope that netflix gives them a run for their buck. especially after that "no late fees" scam that they tried to pull on everyone. I wouldn't be surprised if the bad buzz about them resulting from this little stunt put a serious dent in thier earnings. Its been a fun and interesting road, watching Amazon grow over the past several years -- here's to a great partnership w/ netflix.
I recently cancelled most of my mag/print subscriptions because i found out that most of the information was available online. Why continue to shell out money (and waste paper) for print media, when i can find 1000x more of it online.
This is a very insightful thought. Is there any documented case of an print publication that went online and stopped printing "hard" copies due to demand and high print costs?? I wonder how this transition is going to affect sites like bug me not (www.bugmenot.com), which provides logins for many of the most popular publications for share at no cost.
I'm sorry, I'm going to have to disagree. I do like the idea of city/state run internet. Granted, I will probably end up staying w/ my private ISP, but at least having the option is a good idea. There are so many households within the US that do not have internet access because it is either a) too expensive or b) not a part of their live. Providing state/city run internet would provide the foundation to start an education initiative nationwide. Given the restrictions that the government will probably impose upon its national internet service, many will probably chose to stay with their private ISPs, but at least having that option available, would be a nice alternative. I know a number of students that would rejoice at not having to pay for broadband.