Why do programmers put up with this now? Their relationship with EA is voluntary. There is a shortage of programming talent today in Silicon Valley. If things were that bad at EA then people would just bail out.
What would you do if you were the British government facing an extradition request related to this exposure? Would you send the researchers to China to be prosecuted?
Let's say my neighbor Tim wants some special chess software written but he does not have the time or skill to write it himself. Let's say that I do have the available time and skill. I tell Tim that I'll write the software and let him have non-exclusive use of the software executable for $10. Then, I discover 9 other people who want to use the same software so I've sold it 10 times for $10 per copy and I've retained the source code for my use only.
In your perfect world, am I free to seek these voluntary $10 use agreements or not?
I think its great giving free enterprise a shot at this. This kind of thing would be impossible in the Marxist societies I have been seeing advocated all weekend on Slashdot.
I'm all for letting people decide to live within a Communist system so long as each individual has the freedom of choice to opt out if that system. Implement Communism without coercion and if it really is more moral and just then you'll have no problem growing your society.
I'm not sure if I agree or disagree but your post implies that there is an alternative to Capitalism that is hand in hand with positive morality. Please tell us what that is.
Tivo is no where close to being the Apple of the set top industry. They are in danger of ceasing to exist because their annual revenue is still short of $200 million per year and they continue to burn their available cash on hand. They just do not have the capital needed to create the next great leap of innovation.
Given that most mySpace users are minors, I'd feel better if a government agency participated in hearings to choose the right search engine for mySpace.
Good answer. Do you realize that when you make surprising claims that the burden of proof is upon you? Your hyperbole about monkey's reveals an insecurity that you have about your premise.
As long as their is ISP choice for consumers then nobody is going to lose access to anything. At my house I can choose from DSL from phone companies or a tv cable modem. Soon there will be metro wi fi and IP from power lines. Competition and consumers protecting themselves through choice is a much better guarantee of choice than ham handed regulation from Washington.
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Pol Pot tried to implement your solution of banning religion and reducing consumerism.
Why do programmers put up with this now? Their relationship with EA is voluntary. There is a shortage of programming talent today in Silicon Valley. If things were that bad at EA then people would just bail out.
Let's make you King for a decade. As absolute ruler, tell us what you would do to ban religion and reduce consumerism.
Let's make you king for a year. What would you do, as absolute ruler, to get this transition going?
How would unions help this situation?
So, that's a yes? If you were in charge you'd perform the extradition to China for breaching their firewall. What does that say about you?
QuantumFTL,
Please define 'keeping the population under control'. In pursuing this goal, should any limits be placed on the actions of government?
What would you do if you were the British government facing an extradition request related to this exposure? Would you send the researchers to China to be prosecuted?
If Microsoft is not allowed to set the price for Windows then who is?
Please define mission critical in the context that you used it in your post.
Mr. Chaotica,
Let's say my neighbor Tim wants some special chess software written but he does not have the time or skill to write it himself. Let's say that I do have the available time and skill. I tell Tim that I'll write the software and let him have non-exclusive use of the software executable for $10. Then, I discover 9 other people who want to use the same software so I've sold it 10 times for $10 per copy and I've retained the source code for my use only.
In your perfect world, am I free to seek these voluntary $10 use agreements or not?
I think its great giving free enterprise a shot at this. This kind of thing would be impossible in the Marxist societies I have been seeing advocated all weekend on Slashdot.
I'm all for letting people decide to live within a Communist system so long as each individual has the freedom of choice to opt out if that system. Implement Communism without coercion and if it really is more moral and just then you'll have no problem growing your society.
Tell us why Communism is more moral than Capitalism.
I'm not sure if I agree or disagree but your post implies that there is an alternative to Capitalism that is hand in hand with positive morality. Please tell us what that is.
Tivo is no where close to being the Apple of the set top industry. They are in danger of ceasing to exist because their annual revenue is still short of $200 million per year and they continue to burn their available cash on hand. They just do not have the capital needed to create the next great leap of innovation.
What were the powers that be bribing him to do?
Why won't you answer my question? Shall I assume that you concede a total rhetorical victory to me?
Do you have proof that Warren Buffet takes bribes? Who bribed him? What did Mr Buffet do in return for that bribe?
Warren Buffet takes bribes? Really? Do you have any proof?
Tell us about the CEO who makes $480 million per year. I'm sure you not put that in your post if it was not true. Tell us who it is.
Given that most mySpace users are minors, I'd feel better if a government agency participated in hearings to choose the right search engine for mySpace.
Good answer. Do you realize that when you make surprising claims that the burden of proof is upon you? Your hyperbole about monkey's reveals an insecurity that you have about your premise.
How do you know that Exxon is in charge of Congress? Show us proof.
There is nothing stopping you from creating an employee owned bank today in the USA today. Why don't you go for it?
As long as their is ISP choice for consumers then nobody is going to lose access to anything. At my house I can choose from DSL from phone companies or a tv cable modem. Soon there will be metro wi fi and IP from power lines. Competition and consumers protecting themselves through choice is a much better guarantee of choice than ham handed regulation from Washington.