Well you can break the law through "intent to break the law" only.
For instance if you buy 1 pound of baking soda off a guy but he sells it to you as cocaine, that is illegal. If you take the baking soda and then (thinking it is cocaine) try and sell it to another individual as cocaine that is also illegal (you intended to sell an illegal drug). This is different from the sale of baking soda as cocaine (which is also a crime). I think that is sale of an imitation controlled substance.
If you unknowingly downloaded false files (unknowingly because you thought they were real) and shared them on the network as the real files (maybe you never checked them when you initially got them) then you might be charged with illegal file trading (or what ever they were charged with) because you intended to trade files that are copyrighted.
But in your case, where you knowingly make up fake files and pawn them off as real (for whatever reason) I don't think they can get you for that. But if John Doe takes them from you and does the above (trades them as real) he might be brought up on charges because he intended to break copyright laws.
But I am not a Lawyer, I just play one on TV. And by play one on TV I mean I make shit up and post it on Slashdot.
Doesn't Google filter our results because of the DMCA? Often (more so now than I can remember) I get notices saying "These results have been filtered in accordance with the DMCA*" or something smiliar. They are a business not a friend, they have to do whats best for them, and obey the laws of the countries they work with.
*Someone do a bunch of random google searches (usually for pretty ladies) and you will get the result, I can't do that from work. When you get the line about the DMCA please cut and paste it here. Sorry, can't search for pr0n at work.
I might have jumped the gun. I think it should read "52%, Damn those smart Brits". But even increasing the number to 52% fools, we still trail them with 60% of our population following unscientific data.
Sorry I can't get the full Gallup Article link, their damn registration kills me. BugMeNot for those who want to read it.
When I originally read that Gallup Poll Headline I thought to myself "What the hell, 30% of this country is borderline retarded." I then read the article and realized that it is not 30% but 60%. Actually 66.6(repeating of course) percent.
Maybe it's because I work in a Public Defenders office and deal with inmates all day, but was I the only one who wondered (after reading the title) why Apple wanted to get into the Prison Construction field? (cell blocks for those still not awake)
Whats the EULA say on this, if anything. If it says "iTunes will search your music, send information found to Apple and from this recommend you artists/songs" then there is nothing to cry about.
Someone get the EULA, scan it for info related to this and then we can talk Malware/Spyware. If it's there and you click Agree, then there is nothing to bitch about.
Seriously! Don't they know that Game Designers (much like the Slashdot crowd) are not exaclty Most Wanted Bachelors. Not only do they not give this presumed geek a 360, they also shame him by forcing him to ask another to go with him on this dinner date. Let's just hope the poor guys mom says yes!
But this law will probably have a "reasonable person clause" with it. Meaning, that harrasment or annoyance will be determined by whether or not a resonable person would consider the act harrasing or an annoyance.
Which brings me to why I replied to your reply. Saying that the Horde sucks won't get you arrested. Every reasonable person knows the Horde sucks.
"since I'm already a registered Apple customer, they didn't even need to take my email or other information"
But I am sure the guy who cracks their wireless encryption will love it when he gets your email and other information... along with your credit card numbers.
But seriously, "all paperless" that can't be good. I might be old school but I like a papertrail when giving someone my money.
I have been using Windows x64 (don't laugh) for at least 6 months. I use FireFox as my default, but love the speed of Windows Internet Explorer x64 (when pulling things from cache). I have tried FireFox Deer Park (thier x64 browser) and it's nice but seems unfinished. Are there any plans in the works for a x64 browser from Opera, and if so, is it going to be soley for 64 bit operating systems (like Windows XP x64) or for 64 bit processors (running 32 bit OSes)?
User Note: If there is already an Opera 64bit application, can someone hook me up with a link?
First Off, I love FireFox and use it every day, it's default on every computer I use except this one (damn you work!).
Anyway, to play Devils Advocate, does everyone see that this should be considered more bloatware from Dell? I mean, the HardOCP review of Dells gaming rig (last week on/.) proves what everyone says, Dell puts too much crap on their boxes. Well, now thier putting another browser there, albeit a better one. It's technically another thing we (consumers) don't need.
I am probably going to get flamed for this post, but it has to be said. They put lots of programs that aren't needed on their computers and people bitch. Well, now thier putting another browser on there (again, I know its a better one) and everyone is happy. I know it's a step in the right direction in general, but am I the only one who sees the majority of the previous posts as somewhat hypocritical?
I hear ya man, the NSA is a government organization that was hidden for over 20 years. The US Government did not acknowledge its existance until the mid-1980s, if my memory is right (it was started in 1952).
No I nominated Chris Columbus for "Finding America" I mean, no one knew it existed before he got here... Not even the Native People who lived here. They were all "Hey, where the hell are we?" until Columbus showed up. After Columbus they're all "Hey, why is everyone dying?"
How in the hell is Janet Jackson the top search? I understand everyone wants to see her nipple but that was in 2004... the begining of 2004 (February 1, 2004). Get over it.
I could understand Micheal Jackson for his strangeness. The man is like a walking car accident, we have to look. But the top search being Janet is insane.
The Internet is the Holy Grail of nudity, searching for one womans half covered nipple is really cuddling the complex nature of Googles Algorithm. Make your searches interesting, like "Bea Arthur humping a Camel" or "Shannon Doherty doing coke off a dead hookers butt" Make the people at Google work.
Damnit, I was taking a crap and when I get back this is already posted.
Normally the Slashdot crowd is quick to establish an Anit-Bush-Whitehose front, I am shocked it took 2 posts to get that. We need more effort from our local freedom mongers. I promise from this day forward, no feces, big or small, will interupt my ability to post.
Damnit, I fell right into your evil plan of slowly taking over the world by encouraging missplelling. Fellow Slashdotters you are now allowed to put me on ignore, for I have fallen prey to the lies that fall within the headlines.
Jerry Garcia (guitar/vocals): Dead Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (keyboard/vocals): Dead Keith Godchaux (piano/keyboard): Dead Brent Mydland (keyboard): Dead I am sure I missed someone.
Note to self: Don't play Keyboards for the Grateful Dead
Yeah, but I just figured that was some 1950's "you can't say a man can fly!" quasi-censorship.
I don't expect full consistency (the whole pre/post Crisis storyline shows that is but a dream) but you can't give the man powers when he is 15 in one story and then take them away in another. You can't have the man married, then pretend it never happend (which it should not have in the first place). I can't say I read all the comics and know the every detail of the story of Superman, but from what I do know his most amazing superpower is the ability to change anything that has happened, into something that will make more money.
They keep rewriting this story so much that it really is starting to make no sense. But the current problem is that in Smallville Clark Kent couldn't fly when he was younger. But in the teaser trailers he can seemingly jump football fields at a time. Lois & Clark had him married, he came from Krypton as a fetus or as a boy in a spaceship. And I think he died once. What the hell is going on?
Will this take place before or after the Marriage to Lois? Will it say that ever happened or just write it off as "no one will remember" I really didn't care about the outcome of Lois & Clark, but I care for some continuity in my stories.
Slashdot Mirror
Well you can break the law through "intent to break the law" only.
For instance if you buy 1 pound of baking soda off a guy but he sells it to you as cocaine, that is illegal. If you take the baking soda and then (thinking it is cocaine) try and sell it to another individual as cocaine that is also illegal (you intended to sell an illegal drug). This is different from the sale of baking soda as cocaine (which is also a crime). I think that is sale of an imitation controlled substance.
If you unknowingly downloaded false files (unknowingly because you thought they were real) and shared them on the network as the real files (maybe you never checked them when you initially got them) then you might be charged with illegal file trading (or what ever they were charged with) because you intended to trade files that are copyrighted.
But in your case, where you knowingly make up fake files and pawn them off as real (for whatever reason) I don't think they can get you for that. But if John Doe takes them from you and does the above (trades them as real) he might be brought up on charges because he intended to break copyright laws.
But I am not a Lawyer, I just play one on TV. And by play one on TV I mean I make shit up and post it on Slashdot.
Doesn't Google filter our results because of the DMCA? Often (more so now than I can remember) I get notices saying "These results have been filtered in accordance with the DMCA*" or something smiliar.
They are a business not a friend, they have to do whats best for them, and obey the laws of the countries they work with.
*Someone do a bunch of random google searches (usually for pretty ladies) and you will get the result, I can't do that from work. When you get the line about the DMCA please cut and paste it here. Sorry, can't search for pr0n at work.
I might have jumped the gun. I think it should read "52%, Damn those smart Brits". But even increasing the number to 52% fools, we still trail them with 60% of our population following unscientific data.
Sorry I can't get the full Gallup Article link, their damn registration kills me. BugMeNot for those who want to read it.
When I originally read that Gallup Poll Headline I thought to myself "What the hell, 30% of this country is borderline retarded." I then read the article and realized that it is not 30% but 60%. Actually 66.6(repeating of course) percent.
You read too far into things, it means we have to fake it again.
Maybe it's because I work in a Public Defenders office and deal with inmates all day, but was I the only one who wondered (after reading the title) why Apple wanted to get into the Prison Construction field? (cell blocks for those still not awake)
Are mobile phones even Cellular anymore?
Whats the EULA say on this, if anything. If it says "iTunes will search your music, send information found to Apple and from this recommend you artists/songs" then there is nothing to cry about.
Someone get the EULA, scan it for info related to this and then we can talk Malware/Spyware. If it's there and you click Agree, then there is nothing to bitch about.
Seriously! Don't they know that Game Designers (much like the Slashdot crowd) are not exaclty Most Wanted Bachelors.
Not only do they not give this presumed geek a 360, they also shame him by forcing him to ask another to go with him on this dinner date. Let's just hope the poor guys mom says yes!
Wait A miNute, are yOu alledging THat Slashdot is repEating stoRies? That SLASHDOT are presenting DUPlicatE entries?!?! LIES!
But this law will probably have a "reasonable person clause" with it. Meaning, that harrasment or annoyance will be determined by whether or not a resonable person would consider the act harrasing or an annoyance.
Which brings me to why I replied to your reply. Saying that the Horde sucks won't get you arrested. Every reasonable person knows the Horde sucks.
But I am sure the guy who cracks their wireless encryption will love it when he gets your email and other information... along with your credit card numbers.
But seriously, "all paperless" that can't be good. I might be old school but I like a papertrail when giving someone my money.
I have been using Windows x64 (don't laugh) for at least 6 months. I use FireFox as my default, but love the speed of Windows Internet Explorer x64 (when pulling things from cache). I have tried FireFox Deer Park (thier x64 browser) and it's nice but seems unfinished.
Are there any plans in the works for a x64 browser from Opera, and if so, is it going to be soley for 64 bit operating systems (like Windows XP x64) or for 64 bit processors (running 32 bit OSes)?
User Note: If there is already an Opera 64bit application, can someone hook me up with a link?
First Off, I love FireFox and use it every day, it's default on every computer I use except this one (damn you work!).
/.) proves what everyone says, Dell puts too much crap on their boxes. Well, now thier putting another browser there, albeit a better one. It's technically another thing we (consumers) don't need.
Anyway, to play Devils Advocate, does everyone see that this should be considered more bloatware from Dell? I mean, the HardOCP review of Dells gaming rig (last week on
I am probably going to get flamed for this post, but it has to be said. They put lots of programs that aren't needed on their computers and people bitch. Well, now thier putting another browser on there (again, I know its a better one) and everyone is happy.
I know it's a step in the right direction in general, but am I the only one who sees the majority of the previous posts as somewhat hypocritical?
I hear ya man, the NSA is a government organization that was hidden for over 20 years. The US Government did not acknowledge its existance until the mid-1980s, if my memory is right (it was started in 1952).
No I nominated Chris Columbus for "Finding America" I mean, no one knew it existed before he got here... Not even the Native People who lived here.
They were all "Hey, where the hell are we?" until Columbus showed up.
After Columbus they're all "Hey, why is everyone dying?"
How in the hell is Janet Jackson the top search? I understand everyone wants to see her nipple but that was in 2004... the begining of 2004 (February 1, 2004). Get over it.
I could understand Micheal Jackson for his strangeness. The man is like a walking car accident, we have to look. But the top search being Janet is insane.
The Internet is the Holy Grail of nudity, searching for one womans half covered nipple is really cuddling the complex nature of Googles Algorithm. Make your searches interesting, like "Bea Arthur humping a Camel" or "Shannon Doherty doing coke off a dead hookers butt" Make the people at Google work.
Damnit, I was taking a crap and when I get back this is already posted.
Normally the Slashdot crowd is quick to establish an Anit-Bush-Whitehose front, I am shocked it took 2 posts to get that. We need more effort from our local freedom mongers. I promise from this day forward, no feces, big or small, will interupt my ability to post.
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*NOTE: I had to use a Leet Speak generator to write that, I know what it says and I still can't read it.
Damnit, I fell right into your evil plan of slowly taking over the world by encouraging missplelling.
Fellow Slashdotters you are now allowed to put me on ignore, for I have fallen prey to the lies that fall within the headlines.
"...rather than outer space where the wightlessnes is"
News for Nerds? I think you can safely assume that the Slashdot crowd understand where wightlessness occurs.
...if your update comes out before the next version of the Slashcode.
Jerry Garcia (guitar/vocals): Dead
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (keyboard/vocals): Dead
Keith Godchaux (piano/keyboard): Dead
Brent Mydland (keyboard): Dead
I am sure I missed someone.
Note to self: Don't play Keyboards for the Grateful Dead
I have seen this in a bumper sticker.
But the best/worst G.D. sticker I have seen was my friends...
"I'm Grateful He's Dead"
Grateful and Dead were in the Grateful Dead font.
Yeah, but I just figured that was some 1950's "you can't say a man can fly!" quasi-censorship.
I don't expect full consistency (the whole pre/post Crisis storyline shows that is but a dream) but you can't give the man powers when he is 15 in one story and then take them away in another. You can't have the man married, then pretend it never happend (which it should not have in the first place). I can't say I read all the comics and know the every detail of the story of Superman, but from what I do know his most amazing superpower is the ability to change anything that has happened, into something that will make more money.
They keep rewriting this story so much that it really is starting to make no sense. But the current problem is that in Smallville Clark Kent couldn't fly when he was younger. But in the teaser trailers he can seemingly jump football fields at a time.
Lois & Clark had him married, he came from Krypton as a fetus or as a boy in a spaceship. And I think he died once. What the hell is going on?
Will this take place before or after the Marriage to Lois? Will it say that ever happened or just write it off as "no one will remember" I really didn't care about the outcome of Lois & Clark, but I care for some continuity in my stories.