I was wondering the same thing. I have a friend, who at 32 and in the same position as the original poster, just joined Special Forces. Apparently after 9/11 they have a special program where you have a very accelerated program. Two years of training and if you make it thru two years of service.
Rationalize all you want. Maybe it all depends on what your definition of 'is' is? You can trot out the dictionary all you want. Stealing is a crime. Copyright infringment is a crime. Call it whatever you wish. Its still a crime.
Nice rationalization. You most definitely are removing something from someone. The work is copyrighted....not the medium. Walking into a Virgin store and stealing the cd is stealing twice....the medium and the work. If you download an mp3 file that you don't own the cd for you are stealing. Pure and simple. That form of copying isn't covered under fair use.
Prove it. You're telling me that if a high school kid who messes around with with Photoshop occasionally downloads a pirated copy off IRC, that Adobe loses 500 bucks?
You can say that they aren't losing money really if the kid is just fooling around with the software and wouldn't buy it anyways. Its like saying that unless you're going to make money off of it why pay?
On the other hand does that really matter? The kid is using a copyrighted piece of software illegally. It really doesn't make any difference what the use of the software is.
Of course a clash at source level has something to do with it. If I create source that has the MS use of 'delegate' and it won't compile on another compiler the system is broken. Very simple. The VM has little to do with that but it is very much an issue. The issue was never the ability of the MS VM to execute code generated on other tools....it was the exact opposite case.
Then you clearly have a faulty memory. Microsoft added keywords. I had an app that used the var name 'delegate'. tried compiling that source with the MS tools. Didn't work because one of the keywords MS added was 'delegate'. They broke it.
Nothing's like DDR when it comes to song selections and intensity. I haven't seen anything as intense as those songs. I love most of the songs, and its in a relaxed atmosphere. No lessons, no need for partners or dressing up. And DDR machines around here are in our local malls, so we can just go whenever.
Um....try East Coast Swing or Lindy Hop then get back to me. The only time I wasn't ever relaxed at a swing dance lesson was the first one I ever took. Its a blast...its a great way to meet women and it gets you in shape. You don't know what you're missing in partner dancing until you've tried it and done it for awhile. There is nothing quite like Lindy Hopping with a partner when you're both totally on and really hooked in with each other. Great experience.
I don't agree, but I'll accept that it's a valid concern.
You dont have to:) I am only speaking from experience as an Oracle DBA.
I haven't really looked at the concept extensively, but as I understand it, tablespaces don't simply "put multiple tables in one file", which is dumb -- they allow you to organize the physical storage of the database's data in a flexible manner. Actually putting multiple tables in one file(s) is exactly what tablespaces do. Yes that is a very simple way to explain it and there are many other options but that is the gist of it. Yes it allows you to manage physical aspects.
If only it were that easy. It certainly isnt that easy on NT. We have a 300gb database with lots of files. it isnt quite so easy as putting them all in a dedicated directory when dealing with lots of different RAID containers, etc.
This sounds like a complete waste of time, IMHO. Since the database client shouldn't have any idea what the physical representation of the data is, it's not clear to me why this would be an important feature to have. Can you elaborate?
Are you crazy? In any substantially complex database having to manage all those files would be a nightmare. The way Oracle does it, with a file(s) per tablespace, is a much easier option. You can put whatever you want in that tablespace and it makes it very easy to manage.
You're welcome:) And I agree with you as well. I want more research. Until that happens (not holding my breath) I'll continue to buy organic foods and support that method of farming.
ugh. so many things to comment on and so little time..
ok, a few things. first, any company that GE's food products does one thing first of all. make them sterile!!
False
on top of that, the fear of GE crops for the most part is unfounded and ignorant.
Actually its well -founded because nobody has done enough research yet. I'm glad you just want to believe what Monsanto and like companies tell you. However those companies also had us believe DDT was OK. I'd rather have a lot more research done thank you.
on top of that, no one seems willing to accept the fact that if the corn didn't have Bt in it already, farmers would just be spraying the corn with pesticide. which do you think is worse, a perfectly targeted weapon or one of spray and pray?
I'd rather chose neither way. There are other concerns about Bt-corn besides Monarch butterflies.
as a whole, GE plants cut way back on dangerous pesticides, and are likely much better for people overall
Neither you nor any of the companies producing those plants know enough to make that judgement.
the only thing better, IMO than GE plants would be pure organic grown plants. problem with them is that yeilds are so low you can't support the population on them.
You are misinformed and totally incorrect. Studies have shown that equivalent yields of organic produce can be grown. And funny enough those are the kinds of plants we relied on until after the 1950's or so. The problem with US agriculture is the reliance on monoculture. That is why so many sprays have to be used, etc. If we let nature do what it does best we wouldn't have a large dead zone in the gulf of Mexico (caused by fertilizer, etc run-off).
i used to work at a bio research facility, and i can tell you right now the shit they spray on the plants that you eat is waaay worse than anything they're trying to put straight into the plant.
oh but Monsanto, etc insist its all safe! Just like giving cows anti-biotics and growth hormone injections make no difference (except that is bogus....it does make a difference). I'll tell you what...humans would be far better off if more of use would realize we are not disconnected from nature and act appropriately. Monoculture is not how it should be done.
the EPA disagrees with you. Do a little bit of reading and you'll find out that yes, we are causing ozone depletion. I guess you're one of the folks that still believes that DDT isn't bad for us either.
have you read the real report? Pass whatever judgement you want about the article about the report. However you have no idea what the real report says as of yet I assume. Read it then make your judgement. At any rate natural resources are being used up fast. The numbers are scary. If you want to live in denial so be it.
Can't speak for Linux but Oracle on Windows is damn easy to set up. Not sure how much easier it could be. As for administration 9i has even more auto-admin features.
Umm....Kent Beck is far from am idiot. He is also a 'hard working, college educated computing professional'. He was also one of the people who wrote the Refactoring book with Fowler. Just pissed you didnt come up with a methodology that lots of people are finding useful?
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Ah so what you're saying is that nobody here is supposed to complain about anything. Buzz off. A pathetically irresponsible citizenry is what creates stuff like the DMCA. Is it the end of the world compared to something like starving? Probably not but my world is not the third world...its the US. I realize that other people in the world are far worse off than I am. Doesnt mean I shouldnt complain about things happening where I live.
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Where I think you're missing something, though, is with your accusations of items such as "paper plates and disposable diapers" being evidence of our wastefulness.
The old adage "time is money" holds a lot of truth, and most of these disposable items are used because they free up our valuable time for better things. Even with something as simple as an office that holds a "food day" of some sort in the cafeteria -- which makes more economic sense; let several employees clean all the dishes and cups afterwards, or toss out the paper ones and get back to work?
What you seem to be forgetting though is that all of that stuff that is freeing up your valuable time for 'better things' is not only potentially costing people jobs (using your example) but it also has an environmental cost. The environmental cost is something nobody ever wants to acknowledge and its very real.
As to you diaper example the Union of Concerned Scientists had a book, cant think of the name at the moment, came to the same conclusion. After so many things are figured in they came to the conclusion that disposable diapers arent any worse for the environment than ones you have to wash.
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I was wondering the same thing. I have a friend, who at 32 and in the same position as the original poster, just joined Special Forces. Apparently after 9/11 they have a special program where you have a very accelerated program. Two years of training and if you make it thru two years of service.
Rationalize all you want. Maybe it all depends on what your definition of 'is' is? You can trot out the dictionary all you want. Stealing is a crime. Copyright infringment is a crime. Call it whatever you wish. Its still a crime.
Not a lawyer but I dont see any issue with that. The end result is the same. You have a copy of something you own.
Nice rationalization. You most definitely are removing something from someone. The work is copyrighted....not the medium. Walking into a Virgin store and stealing the cd is stealing twice....the medium and the work. If you download an mp3 file that you don't own the cd for you are stealing. Pure and simple. That form of copying isn't covered under fair use.
You can say that they aren't losing money really if the kid is just fooling around with the software and wouldn't buy it anyways. Its like saying that unless you're going to make money off of it why pay?
On the other hand does that really matter? The kid is using a copyrighted piece of software illegally. It really doesn't make any difference what the use of the software is.
Of course a clash at source level has something to do with it. If I create source that has the MS use of 'delegate' and it won't compile on another compiler the system is broken. Very simple. The VM has little to do with that but it is very much an issue. The issue was never the ability of the MS VM to execute code generated on other tools....it was the exact opposite case.
Then you clearly have a faulty memory. Microsoft added keywords. I had an app that used the var name 'delegate'. tried compiling that source with the MS tools. Didn't work because one of the keywords MS added was 'delegate'. They broke it.
You dont have to :) I am only speaking from experience as an Oracle DBA.
I haven't really looked at the concept extensively, but as I understand it, tablespaces don't simply "put multiple tables in one file", which is dumb -- they allow you to organize the physical storage of the database's data in a flexible manner. Actually putting multiple tables in one file(s) is exactly what tablespaces do. Yes that is a very simple way to explain it and there are many other options but that is the gist of it. Yes it allows you to manage physical aspects.
If only it were that easy. It certainly isnt that easy on NT. We have a 300gb database with lots of files. it isnt quite so easy as putting them all in a dedicated directory when dealing with lots of different RAID containers, etc.
We use a real db (Oracle) and dont use the raw file option. Makes no real sense and they never pushed this in the Oracle training either.
Are you crazy? In any substantially complex database having to manage all those files would be a nightmare. The way Oracle does it, with a file(s) per tablespace, is a much easier option. You can put whatever you want in that tablespace and it makes it very easy to manage.
Yes....the eye isnt good at getting color at night...which is why everything is in shades of grey :)
You're welcome :) And I agree with you as well. I want more research. Until that happens (not holding my breath) I'll continue to buy organic foods and support that method of farming.
Who only drives 12k miles a year? That is a *very* conservative value.
Yes. It is a naturally-occuring process. However the ozone hole is as large as it is with the help of humans. http://www.atm.ch.cam.ac.uk/tour/part1.html
the EPA disagrees with you. Do a little bit of reading and you'll find out that yes, we are causing ozone depletion. I guess you're one of the folks that still believes that DDT isn't bad for us either.
have you read the real report? Pass whatever judgement you want about the article about the report. However you have no idea what the real report says as of yet I assume. Read it then make your judgement. At any rate natural resources are being used up fast. The numbers are scary. If you want to live in denial so be it.
As to cost I'm not sure what that has to do with my comments about ease of setup. IMHO its worth $14k/CPU every 2 years.
Can't speak for Linux but Oracle on Windows is damn easy to set up. Not sure how much easier it could be. As for administration 9i has even more auto-admin features.
Apparently you missed the second sentence:
"What it does allow you to do is get exactly what you need for your specific application."
Umm....Kent Beck is far from am idiot. He is also a 'hard working, college educated computing professional'. He was also one of the people who wrote the Refactoring book with Fowler. Just pissed you didnt come up with a methodology that lots of people are finding useful?
Ah so what you're saying is that nobody here is supposed to complain about anything. Buzz off. A pathetically irresponsible citizenry is what creates stuff like the DMCA. Is it the end of the world compared to something like starving? Probably not but my world is not the third world...its the US. I realize that other people in the world are far worse off than I am. Doesnt mean I shouldnt complain about things happening where I live.
As to you diaper example the Union of Concerned Scientists had a book, cant think of the name at the moment, came to the same conclusion. After so many things are figured in they came to the conclusion that disposable diapers arent any worse for the environment than ones you have to wash.