Not in the UK. The students often have much more rights than the teachers. As a result, in some schools the teachers are powerless to effectively punish bad behaviour or expel pupils since the parents will use sort of Human Rights crap, which makes the local education authority overturn the decision, which in turn means that the school is stuck with the little bugger.
And people wonder why the education system is in a mess nowadays.
1) Help to form new "revolutionary" file format.
2) Wait for it to take off and become popular
3) Use new file format popularity to hold companies to ransom thanks to the incompetancy of the current USPTO system.
4)...
5) PROFIT!
But honestly, is this the way for people to get their money nowadays? Claim "prior art" on any patent which seems convenient and then hold any company which uses the format to cut a hole in their wallet? Any patent issues should be resolved before a file format is made readily available, therefore any companies who happen to use the format will know of any pitfalls.
I still admit that this may be nothing compared to the JPEG patent (which about 99.9% of websites use), but it still seems silly, just like any other USPTO story which is posted on/.
Could work. I personally prefer darker, serious stories, so my personal preference would be the Twilight Princess scenario that you mentioned. While an American production may pehaps seem a little watered down, a Japanese production, say by Production I.G. would be ideal. Plus it would prove a great tie-in for TP should such a series prove successful (which it would be if decent writers are employed, given the fanbase is already there).
Call it jumping on a bandwagon, but leave any such production in the hands of the Japanese studios, and most likely they'll produce a gem of a drama. And probably still have a bit of room for the innuendo we all know and love;)
It's the same story with Opera 8.51. No matter what the User Agent option is set to, I'm refused entry to this site supposedly because they do not "support the version of the browser" I am using. Strange thing is, I'm also denied access to the site when viewing in Firefox 1.0.7.
Though the fact I'm running Ubuntu Linux may have something to do with it, though that shouldn't be the case as the site gives instructions for "PC Users" as opposed to "Windows Users".
So, I'm running Ubuntu Linux on a PC and browsing using Mozilla Firefox 1.0.7. So, in theory, shouldn't that give me access, as described in their instructions? Even the title bar says it's a Browser problem, as opposed to an OS incompatability. Though why issues with an OS should play on a commercial website, I don't know.
http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?date=2005-11-21 We have received reports that Safari suffers from a DOS condition, but I have not been able to replicate it with Safari running on 10.3 or 10.4 series OSX machines.
It's ok for Panther or Tiger, but looks like users of OSX 10.2 and below could fall victim.
That's $100,000 per violation. IANAL, and I'm not American either, but as far as I'm concerned, that means $100,000 for every machine on which the XCP software has been installed, or even worse for Sony, for each individual XCP-protected CD purchased. All it takes is a couple of thousand victims to come forward in a class suit, almost perfectly attainable in a state as large as Texas, and that's already $2 billion in damages if the case goes the way of Texas.
Add that to the suit already filed in California (and New York if that has been filed yet), as well as the costs of recalling the affected CDs and replacing them with non-XCP CDs, and you have one very, very costly mistake by Sony.
"Sorry, the database is currently unavailable, please try your request again shortly"
Wow./.'d within 15 minutes? Now THAT is something.
But yeah, this was pretty much inevitable considering that these are two of the biggest stories of the week. Watcher scans for currently active progams and contents of programs, while the Rootkit hides the said problem. Doesn't take much to figure the link.
I'm wondering now if the same can be applied to other Anti-Cheat systems (VAC and so on). If so, then I believe that Sony may have opened a pandora's box for potential cheaters.
Perhaps they're realising that Google Talk didn't do all that well, so they're staking a claim in AIM? Can't see any reason other than that, AIM is the only thing AOL has to offer which is even remotely useful.
Will apt-get dist-upgrade update me to breezy or do I need to adjust my repos?
I adjusted my repos to Breezy (as opposed to Hoary) to be sure, although sudo apt-get dist-upgrade works fine for me. However, there's no repository for Breezy Backports yet, so leave your backports repo as Hoary.
I'm sure the guys at Ubuntu would have figured that a fresh install would have given their users serious headaches (especially with a system as customised as mine).
I don't know how it works in America, but under UK law if the defendant pleads guilty, then the Judge may be likely to cut the custodial sentence by up to a third, although this may also be done if this is the defendant's first offence. Added to the fact that you may serve half of your sentance under curfew at home, if the judicial system is anything like that in the US, then he'll be out in no time.
The very thing that's put me off Opera is the fact that you have to *pay* to get rid of adverts, especially considering that it's a web browser. I mean, why pay when you gan get a free alternative elsewhere? *cough* Firefox *cough*
Still, happy birthday to them.
It's a shame to see he's gone. His work lead to generations of synthesizers, dominating the music scene of the 80s. Plus you just gotta love that little riff from The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations":)
Different story over here in Britain. MTV has no music videos (Apart from on TRL), but we have a whole crapload of other MTV channels to make up for it, like MTV Hits for pop, MTV2 which plays rock videos almost all day, MTV Base, MTV Dance and so on.
Glad to see we Brits get it better for once:)
Now let me get this straight. This guy is calling for the death penalty to Hackers?
True, hackers can cause monitary damage, sometimes going into billions of dollars, but when you put it on context with crimes which (apart from one or two US states) don't carry the death penalty such as Paedophilia or Rape, is it really worth an equal or worse penalty than those other crimes?
Yes, there is the possibility of unemployment for workers at a lower level, which may cause social discontent, but you cannot compare hacking to something as barbaric as Paedophilia or rape.
I don't know about you, but I rate physical crimes on individuals more serious than computer crimes on industries.
Slashdot Mirror
I mean, they had already established a base on the moon a thousand years ago, so it makes perfect sense to rebuild it. Hell, why do you think that 4Chan referrs to Japanese as "Moon Language"?
Not in the UK. The students often have much more rights than the teachers. As a result, in some schools the teachers are powerless to effectively punish bad behaviour or expel pupils since the parents will use sort of Human Rights crap, which makes the local education authority overturn the decision, which in turn means that the school is stuck with the little bugger. And people wonder why the education system is in a mess nowadays.
Mirror for TFA.
Apple mice do have more than one mouse button :)
But that would remove the obligatory South Park joke if I removed the "..." ;)
1) Help to form new "revolutionary" file format. ...
2) Wait for it to take off and become popular
3) Use new file format popularity to hold companies to ransom thanks to the incompetancy of the current USPTO system.
4)
5) PROFIT!
But honestly, is this the way for people to get their money nowadays? Claim "prior art" on any patent which seems convenient and then hold any company which uses the format to cut a hole in their wallet? Any patent issues should be resolved before a file format is made readily available, therefore any companies who happen to use the format will know of any pitfalls.
I still admit that this may be nothing compared to the JPEG patent (which about 99.9% of websites use), but it still seems silly, just like any other USPTO story which is posted on /.
Oh, and FP :)
Could work. I personally prefer darker, serious stories, so my personal preference would be the Twilight Princess scenario that you mentioned. While an American production may pehaps seem a little watered down, a Japanese production, say by Production I.G. would be ideal. Plus it would prove a great tie-in for TP should such a series prove successful (which it would be if decent writers are employed, given the fanbase is already there).
Call it jumping on a bandwagon, but leave any such production in the hands of the Japanese studios, and most likely they'll produce a gem of a drama. And probably still have a bit of room for the innuendo we all know and love ;)
It's the same story with Opera 8.51. No matter what the User Agent option is set to, I'm refused entry to this site supposedly because they do not "support the version of the browser" I am using. Strange thing is, I'm also denied access to the site when viewing in Firefox 1.0.7.
Though the fact I'm running Ubuntu Linux may have something to do with it, though that shouldn't be the case as the site gives instructions for "PC Users" as opposed to "Windows Users".
So, I'm running Ubuntu Linux on a PC and browsing using Mozilla Firefox 1.0.7. So, in theory, shouldn't that give me access, as described in their instructions? Even the title bar says it's a Browser problem, as opposed to an OS incompatability. Though why issues with an OS should play on a commercial website, I don't know.
Anyone know where I can find an RSS feed for the Daily Mail? :)
Some versions of Safari have been affected.
http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?date=2005-11-21
We have received reports that Safari suffers from a DOS condition, but I have not been able to replicate it with Safari running on 10.3 or 10.4 series OSX machines.
It's ok for Panther or Tiger, but looks like users of OSX 10.2 and below could fall victim.
Since this exploit is critical in IE, and DoS's both Safari and Firefox, does anyone know if this bug also affects Opera 8.5?
Lame isn't interested. As it stands, they don't want to fight a lawsuit.
That's $100,000 per violation. IANAL, and I'm not American either, but as far as I'm concerned, that means $100,000 for every machine on which the XCP software has been installed, or even worse for Sony, for each individual XCP-protected CD purchased. All it takes is a couple of thousand victims to come forward in a class suit, almost perfectly attainable in a state as large as Texas, and that's already $2 billion in damages if the case goes the way of Texas.
Add that to the suit already filed in California (and New York if that has been filed yet), as well as the costs of recalling the affected CDs and replacing them with non-XCP CDs, and you have one very, very costly mistake by Sony.
"Sorry, the database is currently unavailable, please try your request again shortly"
/.'d within 15 minutes? Now THAT is something.
Wow.
But yeah, this was pretty much inevitable considering that these are two of the biggest stories of the week. Watcher scans for currently active progams and contents of programs, while the Rootkit hides the said problem. Doesn't take much to figure the link.
I'm wondering now if the same can be applied to other Anti-Cheat systems (VAC and so on). If so, then I believe that Sony may have opened a pandora's box for potential cheaters.
Perhaps they're realising that Google Talk didn't do all that well, so they're staking a claim in AIM? Can't see any reason other than that, AIM is the only thing AOL has to offer which is even remotely useful.
Will apt-get dist-upgrade update me to breezy or do I need to adjust my repos?
I adjusted my repos to Breezy (as opposed to Hoary) to be sure, although sudo apt-get dist-upgrade works fine for me. However, there's no repository for Breezy Backports yet, so leave your backports repo as Hoary.
I'm sure the guys at Ubuntu would have figured that a fresh install would have given their users serious headaches (especially with a system as customised as mine).
I was wondering why Slashdot looked all screwed under IE5.0 at school.
I don't know how it works in America, but under UK law if the defendant pleads guilty, then the Judge may be likely to cut the custodial sentence by up to a third, although this may also be done if this is the defendant's first offence. Added to the fact that you may serve half of your sentance under curfew at home, if the judicial system is anything like that in the US, then he'll be out in no time.
Bearing in mind the *special* relationship Bush has with Blair, I wouldn't be surprised if Britain forks out a few quid.
I know it's free for today, thus the title "About Time".
The very thing that's put me off Opera is the fact that you have to *pay* to get rid of adverts, especially considering that it's a web browser. I mean, why pay when you gan get a free alternative elsewhere? *cough* Firefox *cough* Still, happy birthday to them.
It's a shame to see he's gone. His work lead to generations of synthesizers, dominating the music scene of the 80s. Plus you just gotta love that little riff from The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" :)
Different story over here in Britain. MTV has no music videos (Apart from on TRL), but we have a whole crapload of other MTV channels to make up for it, like MTV Hits for pop, MTV2 which plays rock videos almost all day, MTV Base, MTV Dance and so on. Glad to see we Brits get it better for once :)
Windows® - Now with more holes than a Polo factory.
Now let me get this straight. This guy is calling for the death penalty to Hackers? True, hackers can cause monitary damage, sometimes going into billions of dollars, but when you put it on context with crimes which (apart from one or two US states) don't carry the death penalty such as Paedophilia or Rape, is it really worth an equal or worse penalty than those other crimes? Yes, there is the possibility of unemployment for workers at a lower level, which may cause social discontent, but you cannot compare hacking to something as barbaric as Paedophilia or rape. I don't know about you, but I rate physical crimes on individuals more serious than computer crimes on industries.