There is no "speed that real hardware runs at," since each phone running Android software will be different, just like every PC is different. Think of Android as a PC in your pocket that has mobile phone capabilities.
I haven't looked at the SDK, but from what I have heard you can configure the emulator a bit to reflect the capabilities of different types of phones.
That's a lie that the record companies are very happy to have circulated. They appreciate your efforts.
Lily Allen became popular without the help of her record label. Instead, she used MySpace. Whilst she was signed to a label at the time, it was her own marketing via MySpace that made her successful.
Bands can do their own marketing. The internet has provided them with more than just a distribution medium. Just as Lily Allen used MySpace, other bands can: - Post their music on social networks. - Make a website selling merchandise. - Use a cheap video camera and editing software to make a music video that they can put on YouTube. - Create a message board to build momentum among their fans. - Solicit Free Software projects (eg. Frets on Fire, StepMania) and attempt to get their tracks included as part of the standard package. - Create a mailing list to keep fans informed. - Buy some Google Ads. - Solicit donations from fans.
The problem is that most small bands don't do all of this. They will figure it out in time, though.
I agree with you that Mono is risky. If Microsoft ever decided to actually use their software patents, Mono would probably be one of the easier targets.
I would like to point out one good thing about people developing software that uses Mono, though. It should help the Mono developers significantly in making their compatibility layer have less defects than WINE does. WINE has always been improving, but if people had been writing software for WINE, it would probably be improving at a much greater rate.
But I do agree with you - Mono is too risky. I'll never touch it for anything I develop.
What about people who migrate to a different country? What about people who go on a holiday to a different country? What about people using proxy servers? What about people who buy it on eBay? What about people who travel the world?
Lots of people can be infected by this sort of thing. Steam is Digital Restrictions Management, and this is what Digital Restrictions Management does.
Can you provide some examples of "extremism" from RMS?
I am aware of activism from him. Things such as holding up signs, giving speeches, or attending demonstrations. Since when is that "extremism"? Non-violent protest is simply a pillar of democracy.
Just because you're filled with apathy doesn't mean that anyone who isn't is an extremist.
It is intentionally difficult to find so that Average Joes who don't know what an operating system is don't end up with Ubuntu PCs because they saw that they were cheaper than the Windows XP PCs.
Exactly. The most important thing is that the source code is there, not that it is actually good. Once the source code is there, other people can help evolve it.
Reaching a peak is quite natural. I imagine Wikipedia probably has pretty much peaked. I imagine Google has similarly peaked. When almost everyone in the potential audience uses it, how could it be possible to get new users?
So, Radiohead's new album was announced about 10 days ago, and the In Rainbows article makes Wikipedia look pretty "alive," if you ask me!
You've made it quite clear who the idiot is. Whilst I disagree with his choice of license, Theo de Raadt has done wonderful things for Free Software in general.
I'm holding out for this reason. For all I know they've done a dirty deal with Microsoft where (after I've downloaded the file) I will have to obtain a license from some Microsoft server using Windows Media Player, of which there isn't even an Ubuntu port, let alone a Free Software version!
If this is WMA or any other kind of DRM, boo! ($-10) If this is MP3, good. ($8) If it is Ogg, even better. ($12) If it's FLAC, superb! ($15)
We have no idea which one of those it is, though. Until I know, I'm not handing over my money!
Debian have promised their users that only security updates will be rolled out and that they will not release any updates that change the normal behavior of programs. They do this because Debian gets run on lots of mission-critical servers where they don't want a program changing its behavior via an "update".
Rolling clocks forward by two hours is a pretty huge change in behavior for some servers, and there isn't much of a security risk in not rolling out the update automatically, so they're not going to.
This is not possible without a lot of transsexuals in IT:
More than half (50% and up) of IT workers have fallen asleep at work. AND 49% of male techies have fallen asleep at work. AND 35% of women have fallen asleep at work.
Half the stuff written in EULAs is just wishful thinking. Most countries have consumer protection laws that trump EULAs.
If the law says that Virgin cannot intentionally sell people a defective product, then they can't simply shut off this service. They need to provide their customers with refunds.
They probably are legally required to provide permanent copies of the music or provide all customers with refunds, but I'm sure it will take a lawsuit to make them comply.
Cheaper for the companies. Better for the community.
The only losers are the companies (eg. nvidia) that compete with companies clever enough to do this, and companies (eg. microsoft) who have a vested interest in there not being any Free Software drivers.
I read somewhere (can't recall where) that he is planning on going independent and distributing music via the NIN website once his contract finishes, which is after his next album.
If you market the product a X dollars but point to a way to receive it for Y dollars with X>Y. The claims X is $2000 and if you don't want the source or promise not to let it outside your organization for 10 years, you can get the product for $20 instead. A savings of $1980.00.
The GPL states that you can't make such proposals if you want to distribute the program.
What sort of "promise" would you look for, anyway? A signed contract? And if they break the contract, what would you do? The GPL license that you would be required to give them along with the program would clearly state that you have granted them the right to redistribute the program under the terms of the GPL.
That would be true if the code were unmodified versions of GPL'd code
That's bs. Even if you distribute an unmodified GPL program, the onus is on you to provide the source code if the entities (people or organisations) who you distribute the program to request it.
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There is no "speed that real hardware runs at," since each phone running Android software will be different, just like every PC is different. Think of Android as a PC in your pocket that has mobile phone capabilities.
I haven't looked at the SDK, but from what I have heard you can configure the emulator a bit to reflect the capabilities of different types of phones.
That's a lie that the record companies are very happy to have circulated. They appreciate your efforts.
Lily Allen became popular without the help of her record label. Instead, she used MySpace. Whilst she was signed to a label at the time, it was her own marketing via MySpace that made her successful.
Bands can do their own marketing. The internet has provided them with more than just a distribution medium. Just as Lily Allen used MySpace, other bands can:
- Post their music on social networks.
- Make a website selling merchandise.
- Use a cheap video camera and editing software to make a music video that they can put on YouTube.
- Create a message board to build momentum among their fans.
- Solicit Free Software projects (eg. Frets on Fire, StepMania) and attempt to get their tracks included as part of the standard package.
- Create a mailing list to keep fans informed.
- Buy some Google Ads.
- Solicit donations from fans.
The problem is that most small bands don't do all of this. They will figure it out in time, though.
I agree with you that Mono is risky. If Microsoft ever decided to actually use their software patents, Mono would probably be one of the easier targets.
I would like to point out one good thing about people developing software that uses Mono, though. It should help the Mono developers significantly in making their compatibility layer have less defects than WINE does. WINE has always been improving, but if people had been writing software for WINE, it would probably be improving at a much greater rate.
But I do agree with you - Mono is too risky. I'll never touch it for anything I develop.
I'm in Australia. Does anyone know how I can get one within the next few weeks?
What about people who migrate to a different country?
What about people who go on a holiday to a different country?
What about people using proxy servers?
What about people who buy it on eBay?
What about people who travel the world?
Lots of people can be infected by this sort of thing. Steam is Digital Restrictions Management, and this is what Digital Restrictions Management does.
He was there to warn people about something that negatively affects them.
Do you only pay attention to fire alarms if you like the sound of the alarm?
Can you provide some examples of "extremism" from RMS?
I am aware of activism from him. Things such as holding up signs, giving speeches, or attending demonstrations. Since when is that "extremism"? Non-violent protest is simply a pillar of democracy.
Just because you're filled with apathy doesn't mean that anyone who isn't is an extremist.
Getting bought by Microsoft and then forking could be a great way for Free Software companies to make a bit of extra money.
It is intentionally difficult to find so that Average Joes who don't know what an operating system is don't end up with Ubuntu PCs because they saw that they were cheaper than the Windows XP PCs.
Exactly. The most important thing is that the source code is there, not that it is actually good. Once the source code is there, other people can help evolve it.
Crap source code is better than no source code.
Reaching a peak is quite natural. I imagine Wikipedia probably has pretty much peaked. I imagine Google has similarly peaked. When almost everyone in the potential audience uses it, how could it be possible to get new users?
So, Radiohead's new album was announced about 10 days ago, and the In Rainbows article makes Wikipedia look pretty "alive," if you ask me!
Each project is a different group of people. There's hundreds of thousands of projects. Of course there will be disputes.
You've made it quite clear who the idiot is. Whilst I disagree with his choice of license, Theo de Raadt has done wonderful things for Free Software in general.
Look, I like the GPL and prefer it as a license, but he actually had a valid complaint in this case.
So whilst it is true that he is not a lawyer, bringing that up is completely irrelevant. He was correct nonetheless.
I'm holding out for this reason. For all I know they've done a dirty deal with Microsoft where (after I've downloaded the file) I will have to obtain a license from some Microsoft server using Windows Media Player, of which there isn't even an Ubuntu port, let alone a Free Software version!
If this is WMA or any other kind of DRM, boo! ($-10)
If this is MP3, good. ($8)
If it is Ogg, even better. ($12)
If it's FLAC, superb! ($15)
We have no idea which one of those it is, though. Until I know, I'm not handing over my money!
Debian have promised their users that only security updates will be rolled out and that they will not release any updates that change the normal behavior of programs. They do this because Debian gets run on lots of mission-critical servers where they don't want a program changing its behavior via an "update".
Rolling clocks forward by two hours is a pretty huge change in behavior for some servers, and there isn't much of a security risk in not rolling out the update automatically, so they're not going to.
They're doing the right thing.
This is not possible without a lot of transsexuals in IT:
More than half (50% and up) of IT workers have fallen asleep at work.
AND
49% of male techies have fallen asleep at work.
AND
35% of women have fallen asleep at work.
Half the stuff written in EULAs is just wishful thinking. Most countries have consumer protection laws that trump EULAs.
If the law says that Virgin cannot intentionally sell people a defective product, then they can't simply shut off this service. They need to provide their customers with refunds.
They probably are legally required to provide permanent copies of the music or provide all customers with refunds, but I'm sure it will take a lawsuit to make them comply.
Cheaper for the companies. Better for the community.
The only losers are the companies (eg. nvidia) that compete with companies clever enough to do this, and companies (eg. microsoft) who have a vested interest in there not being any Free Software drivers.
I read somewhere (can't recall where) that he is planning on going independent and distributing music via the NIN website once his contract finishes, which is after his next album.
This was during a concert, not an interview. A YouTube clip of him talking about it.
That was hilarious. Thank you.
If you market the product a X dollars but point to a way to receive it for Y dollars with X>Y. The claims X is $2000 and if you don't want the source or promise not to let it outside your organization for 10 years, you can get the product for $20 instead. A savings of $1980.00.
The GPL states that you can't make such proposals if you want to distribute the program.
What sort of "promise" would you look for, anyway? A signed contract? And if they break the contract, what would you do? The GPL license that you would be required to give them along with the program would clearly state that you have granted them the right to redistribute the program under the terms of the GPL.
That would be true if the code were unmodified versions of GPL'd code
That's bs. Even if you distribute an unmodified GPL program, the onus is on you to provide the source code if the entities (people or organisations) who you distribute the program to request it.