I was trying to ascertain if my regular "apt-get upgrade"s would keep my current version as up to date as the newest release as far as the package versions are concerned, or will I be missing out on something by not moving to the new version?
I suspect that what may be pushing Sun to postgresql is the fact that they can, in essence, 'own' their derivative work without licensing it as they would have to do with mysql as opposed to any technological reasons. Pay no mind to this post though, that's just the conspiracy theorist in me talking.
You can always sue a service provider (bank, etc.) for such things as making your personal information public. They in turn however, cannot sue the software company (necessarily) because they (the bank) had an opt in. You can sue bacause you had no say in what systems the banks use, so you cannot be held accountable. You didn't agree to waive your rights and to accept liability.
Put yourself in the bank's shoe however. When you install an OS or any application that comes with a EULA, you have the choice to not use it if you don't agree. It's not ideal, and it puts you at risk, but you have a choice. That will always be the deffence of the software companies.
The argument can be made however that you actually DON'T have a choice, only the illusion of one. If you need to provide a service (or rather, have a service provided to you) and every product out there has a self indemnifying EULA then what option does a user have?
It's easy to say that a disclosure does not benefit the end user, as it's the user who should be given the option to use bad software or not. But in practical terms, isn't publisizing a bug simply making it easier for exploits to be created and thus increasing the chances of a user being affected?
So with the trademark thing, say someone created their own Linux name/product but didn't opt for buying the Linux trademark. Say that product/company becomes very successful. Could some prick then go buy the Linux trademark for that product then play games with them?...yes.
Oh, you sued him as well? In that case you are more than entitled to your cut.
If however, it was Microsoft that took the spammer to court (which I'm pretty sure it was), with their own money(which I'm pretty sure it was), then why the heck do you think you're entitled to anything? Because you've been spammed?
Microsft has something for all their customers who have been spammed; some advice: Be careful who you give your god damn email address.
So we are ignorant nerds that are open source? Everyone is free to copy, modify and distribute our ignorance? I don't know about anyone else, but my ignorance is a tightly guarded trade secret.
As is often trumpeted by Google founders, search is FAR from solved. With only 15 percent of the internet's content indexed (That was a few years ago. Maybe it has grown, maybe it has shrunk), Google will still have many a year left in the fore without any need to diversify or innovate. Couple that with the fact that they ARE diversifying and innovating and what you have is a company with a whole lot of staying power.
One can only assume that Balmer made these statements because it's been almost a week since he's been in a headline and we all know he has a quota to fill.
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With such a small amount of asians in an enclosed area, there's likely to be inbreeding. Pretty soon they'll all look alike.
I was trying to ascertain if my regular "apt-get upgrade"s would keep my current version as up to date as the newest release as far as the package versions are concerned, or will I be missing out on something by not moving to the new version?
or does my daily "apt-get update && apt-get -y upgrade" cron job bring me in line with the new release?
I did start 2 blogs...that's 2 more blogs than I did back in 2000 so there may be some merit.
I suspect that what may be pushing Sun to postgresql is the fact that they can, in essence, 'own' their derivative work without licensing it as they would have to do with mysql as opposed to any technological reasons. Pay no mind to this post though, that's just the conspiracy theorist in me talking.
You can always sue a service provider (bank, etc.) for such things as making your personal information public. They in turn however, cannot sue the software company (necessarily) because they (the bank) had an opt in. You can sue bacause you had no say in what systems the banks use, so you cannot be held accountable. You didn't agree to waive your rights and to accept liability.
Put yourself in the bank's shoe however. When you install an OS or any application that comes with a EULA, you have the choice to not use it if you don't agree. It's not ideal, and it puts you at risk, but you have a choice. That will always be the deffence of the software companies.
The argument can be made however that you actually DON'T have a choice, only the illusion of one. If you need to provide a service (or rather, have a service provided to you) and every product out there has a self indemnifying EULA then what option does a user have?
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Didn't say spelling.
"the reason are thought-out well."
Editors, get on this ASAP!!!
Just playing devils advocate here.
It's easy to say that a disclosure does not benefit the end user, as it's the user who should be given the option to use bad software or not. But in practical terms, isn't publisizing a bug simply making it easier for exploits to be created and thus increasing the chances of a user being affected?
My bluetooth enabled car not only linking to my phone to give me handsfree capabilities, but also streaming audio directly to the stereo system.
BMW has (at least) one model car that interfaces with your ipod, so the thought isn't that far fetched.
neanderthals are yummy!
So with the trademark thing, say someone created their own Linux name/product but didn't opt for buying the Linux trademark. Say that product/company becomes very successful. Could some prick then go buy the Linux trademark for that product then play games with them? ...yes.
I guess you'd have to read the requirements:
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http://www.techjamaica.com/forums/showthread.php?
OK, well is it patentable? Don't want anyone else stealing my method of Locating and Highlighting Numbers in a Text Box.
I did this a couple years ago:
h p
u rce.php
http://www.watacrackaz.com/misc/php/competition.p
here's the source:
http://www.watacrackaz.com/misc/php/competitionso
Prior art?
Oh, you sued him as well? In that case you are more than entitled to your cut.
If however, it was Microsoft that took the spammer to court (which I'm pretty sure it was), with their own money(which I'm pretty sure it was), then why the heck do you think you're entitled to anything? Because you've been spammed?
Microsft has something for all their customers who have been spammed; some advice: Be careful who you give your god damn email address.
FTA:
and a lot of things didn't work like they were supposed to
I'm to assume that the bugs currently in windows are there by design?
unless you get the discounted Global -except West Africa- Possitioning System.
ahh.. you open source ignorant nerds
So we are ignorant nerds that are open source? Everyone is free to copy, modify and distribute our ignorance? I don't know about anyone else, but my ignorance is a tightly guarded trade secret.
Seems that linux is the armor protecting the sheep (windows) from slaughter.
Armor and sheep? Now there's a mixed metaphor if I've ever heard one.
That depends on many factors.
- The day of the week
- Access to caffeine
- PMS
Taking those variables into account will always swing the Mischief factor.
"This Documents" doesn't have the same ring to it.
No it doesn't, I was still on "Computer". Don't rush me.
Probably replace it with "This". I always thought that name would be correct more often than "My".
Throw on a Carl Zeise Lens on that bad boy and all your problems magically disappear.
As is often trumpeted by Google founders, search is FAR from solved. With only 15 percent of the internet's content indexed (That was a few years ago. Maybe it has grown, maybe it has shrunk), Google will still have many a year left in the fore without any need to diversify or innovate. Couple that with the fact that they ARE diversifying and innovating and what you have is a company with a whole lot of staying power.
One can only assume that Balmer made these statements because it's been almost a week since he's been in a headline and we all know he has a quota to fill.