> At Microsoft, it's all about 'Adobe must die, Linux must die. Long live Windows, long live Microsoft.' and only a complete newbie would/could think otherwise. IMO.
Uhhh...so Microsoft wants Windows to be the dominant OS and wants the company to be as successful as it can be for as long as it can be. Stop the presses. I don't really see why anyone would expect otherwise. Do you think that Coke wouldn't mind putting Pepsi out of business? Now you may argue with their tactics (and many do!) but as a private company focused on profits they should be allowed to compete as they see fit.
I find it odd that the professor's nationality was placed prominently in the headline. I can see why the original paper would place that in the headline since it is a Chinese paper (of some sort). But the real point from a slashdot perspective is whether the algorithms have been cracked or not and the nationality isn't really part of the technical story. Unless there is some sort of political aspect to the story (which hasn't really been mentioned).
IMO, we need to act as though we could be making a significant influence on the climate, because we can't seem to figure out if we are or are not. There ARE other benefits to acting this way: lower energy needs (wants) and perhaps even better energy flexibility, ie. independence on "foreign oil".
My point of view is that there may be some benefits. However, the main effect of curbing emissions will be a lowering of the standard of living for everyone. That is assuming that everyone complies -- which won't happen. When the choice presented is
between some emissions or poverty I think most people in the developing world will choose some emissions.
When these types of talks come up I am reminded that the majority of the history of the human race is a struggle -- a struggle against nature and it is only relatively recently that we have made such incredible advances that allow us to have the time and means to even discuss these topics. For most who debate these topics, this is merely a political exercise or an excuse to have a debate but for many others (who are not even involved) these are issues of life and death.
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> At Microsoft, it's all about 'Adobe must die, Linux must die. Long live Windows, long live Microsoft.' and only a complete newbie would/could think otherwise. IMO.
Uhhh...so Microsoft wants Windows to be the dominant OS and wants the company to be as successful as it can be for as long as it can be. Stop the presses. I don't really see why anyone would expect otherwise. Do you think that Coke wouldn't mind putting Pepsi out of business? Now you may argue with their tactics (and many do!) but as a private company focused on profits they should be allowed to compete as they see fit.
These Microsoft watches are just another attempt to lock everyone in to proprietary technology and squeeze out true innovation!
I find it odd that the professor's nationality was placed prominently in the headline. I can see why the original paper would place that in the headline since it is a Chinese paper (of some sort). But the real point from a slashdot perspective is whether the algorithms have been cracked or not and the nationality isn't really part of the technical story. Unless there is some sort of political aspect to the story (which hasn't really been mentioned).
i.e. The electrical current stops the heart so that the normal electrical activity can (hopefully) resume.
I think you've hit upon the crux of the entire debate.
My point of view is that there may be some benefits. However, the main effect of curbing emissions will be a lowering of the standard of living for everyone. That is assuming that everyone complies -- which won't happen. When the choice presented is between some emissions or poverty I think most people in the developing world will choose some emissions.
When these types of talks come up I am reminded that the majority of the history of the human race is a struggle -- a struggle against nature and it is only relatively recently that we have made such incredible advances that allow us to have the time and means to even discuss these topics. For most who debate these topics, this is merely a political exercise or an excuse to have a debate but for many others (who are not even involved) these are issues of life and death.
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