You ain't kidding, but you've never seen a more horrid piece of crap than webshots. It downloads really crappy artwork for backghrounds ALL FUCKING DAY!
I wouldn't want any of my end users running Linux. I think it's great for my servers, but my users do just fine with solitaire and word. Not to mention they need photoshop, webshots and comet cursor.
Hey that's just me though. Call me a crazy sonm of a bitch.
Our business may not succeed because open source software business models are unproven
We have not demonstrated the success of our open source business model, which gives our customers the right to freely copy and distribute our software. No other company has built a successful open source business. Few open source software products have gained widespread commercial acceptance partly due to the lack of viable open source industry participants to offer adequate service and support on a long term basis. In addition, open source vendors are not able to provide industry standard warranties and indemnities for their products, since these products have been developed largely by independent parties over whom open source vendors exercise no control or supervision. If open source software should fail to gain widespread commercial acceptance, we would not be able to sustain our revenue growth and our business could fail.
Our reliance on the support of Linus Torvalds and other prominent Linux developers could impair our ability to release major product upgrades and maintain market share
We may not be able to release major product upgrades of Red Hat Linux on a timely basis because the heart of Red Hat Linux, the Linux kernel, is maintained by third parties. Linus Torvalds, the original developer of the Linux kernel and a small group of independent engineers are primarily responsible for the development and evolution of the Linux kernel. If this group of developers fails to further develop the Linux kernel or if Mr. Torvalds or other prominent Linux developers, such as Alan Cox, David Miller or Stephen Tweedie, were to join one of our competitors or no longer work on the Linux kernel, we will have to either rely on another party to further develop the kernel or develop it ourselves. We cannot predict whether enhancements to the kernel would be available from reliable alternative sources. We could be forced to rely to a greater extent on our own development efforts, which would increase our development expenses and may delay our product release and upgrade schedules. In addition, any failure on the part of the kernel developers to further develop and enhance the kernel could stifle the development of additional Linux-based applications.
We may not be able to effectively assemble and test our software because it consists largely of code developed by independent third parties over whom we exercise no control, which could result in unreliable products and damage to our reputation
The scarcity of software applications for Linux-based operating systems could prevent commercial adoption of our products
Our products may not gain widespread commercial adoption until there are more third-party software applications designed to operate on Linux-based operating systems. These applications include word processors, databases, accounting packages, spreadsheets, e-mail programs, Internet browsers, presentation and graphics software and personal productivity applications. We intend to encourage the development of additional applications that operate on Linux-based operating systems by attracting third-party developers to the Linux platform, by providing open source tools to create these applications and by maintaining our existing developer relationships through marketing and technical support for third-party developers. If we are not successful in achieving these goals, however, our products may not gain widespread commercial acceptance and we may not be able to maintain our product sales growth.
We may not be able to generate revenue from sales of Official Red Hat Linux if users can more quickly download it from the Internet
Could you please point me to some music/movies/literature/TVshows that YOU have created? None? That's what I thought. Try creating some time. Learn the difference between what is "good and bad" and what you "like and dislike".
Why should ? If they want to overrate me let them. Karma is pretty meaningless. My only problem is I was forced to view your post when browsing at +2, as it really didn't say anything at all. You know it, and I know it. It wasn't a personal attack, but blindly shouting with no proof is not an argument.
That's just completely bogus. The patent process is lengthy this is true. But look at the patent databases, there are MILLIONS of patents by "Joe normal guy". I have a bunch of friends who have patented little inventions. They sure as hell aren't millionaires with legal departments.
Locally, I don't know where you live. In the presidency I have been getting the word out for Nader, the only candidate who truly cares about the people.
Did you know that Linus owns the name Linux? He could simply not allow anyone to use the name. The software wouldn't change but it would no longer be buzzword compliant. Not that he would do that of course....
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All congressional events are public record. They didn't sneak anything. Just because the mass media didn't beam it onto your face via your monitor doesn't mean nobody knew abut it. You can get copies of congressional records at your local library, or you can call your senator and find out what they are voting on.
Sometimes you actually have to move out of your seat to find something out, that doesn't make it a conspiract.
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Don't really care about Napster deal that much but you gotta admit that MTV punched the RIAA's sack by bringing that kid onto the Viewers Awards.
What? I guess you missed the scene where Lars has anal sex with Marlon Wayons girlfriend under the concept of sharing.
You are referring to ASCAP and BMI, although there are others.
Radio stations do indeed pay them, as do bars and dance clubs. They pay licensing fees on a yearly basis. You have to report what you play to them monthly or bimonthly.
Why don't we go for 15 minutes without thinking about Microsoft? Is that ok with you? Think you can handle it? Different case, different situation, different judge, different crime. Got it?
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Oh the irony.
Obviously Comet Cursor and Webshots is a joke as they are both bandwidth wasting pieces of crap. And as far as comparing Gimp to Photoshop, well.....
BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAH.
*wipes tear*
And please, continue replacing the word "the" with "da" as your street smarts have impressed me again and again.
You ain't kidding, but you've never seen a more horrid piece of crap than webshots. It downloads really crappy artwork for backghrounds ALL FUCKING DAY!
I wouldn't want any of my end users running Linux. I think it's great for my servers, but my users do just fine with solitaire and word. Not to mention they need photoshop, webshots and comet cursor.
Hey that's just me though. Call me a crazy sonm of a bitch.
That .5" by .5" square was taking up valuable room which could be used for porn and UT and watching RIAA sanctioned DVD's.
I will excerpt.
Our business may not succeed because open source software business models are unproven
We have not demonstrated the success of our open source business model, which gives our customers the right to freely copy and distribute our software. No other company has built a successful open source business. Few open source software products have gained widespread commercial acceptance partly due to the lack of viable open source industry participants to offer adequate service and support on a long term basis. In addition, open source vendors are not able to provide industry standard warranties and indemnities for their products, since these products have been developed largely by independent parties over whom open source vendors exercise no control or supervision. If open source software should fail to gain widespread commercial acceptance, we would not be able to sustain our revenue growth and our business could fail.
Our reliance on the support of Linus Torvalds and other prominent Linux developers could impair our ability to release major product upgrades and maintain market share
We may not be able to release major product upgrades of Red Hat Linux on a timely basis because the heart of Red Hat Linux, the Linux kernel, is maintained by third parties. Linus Torvalds, the original developer of the Linux kernel and a small group of independent engineers are primarily responsible for the development and evolution of the Linux kernel. If this group of developers fails to further develop the Linux kernel or if Mr. Torvalds or other prominent Linux developers, such as Alan Cox, David Miller or Stephen Tweedie, were to join one of our competitors or no longer work on the Linux kernel, we will have to either rely on another party to further develop the kernel or develop it ourselves. We cannot predict whether enhancements to the kernel would be available from reliable alternative sources. We could be forced to rely to a greater extent on our own development efforts, which would increase our development expenses and may delay our product release and upgrade schedules. In addition, any failure on the part of the kernel developers to further develop and enhance the kernel could stifle the development of additional Linux-based applications.
We may not be able to effectively assemble and test our software because it consists largely of code developed by independent third parties over whom we exercise no control, which could result in unreliable products and damage to our reputation
The scarcity of software applications for Linux-based operating systems could prevent commercial adoption of our products
Our products may not gain widespread commercial adoption until there are more third-party software applications designed to operate on Linux-based operating systems. These applications include word processors, databases, accounting packages, spreadsheets, e-mail programs, Internet browsers, presentation and graphics software and personal productivity applications. We intend to encourage the development of additional applications that operate on Linux-based operating systems by attracting third-party developers to the Linux platform, by providing open source tools to create these applications and by maintaining our existing developer relationships through marketing and technical support for third-party developers. If we are not successful in achieving these goals, however, our products may not gain widespread commercial acceptance and we may not be able to maintain our product sales growth.
We may not be able to generate revenue from sales of Official Red Hat Linux if users can more quickly download it from the Internet
Now please read their financial statements.
I'm not knocking Red Hat, but people need to stop thinking that they are the shining example of Linux business. They aren't, yet.
1. IBM didn't apply for the patent. Cisco did.
2. It's not a patent on NAT, it is a patent on a Security system on NAT.
I get the feeling that some troll is cracking up after submitting this story.
Could you please point me to some music/movies/literature/TVshows that YOU have created? None? That's what I thought. Try creating some time. Learn the difference between what is "good and bad" and what you "like and dislike".
Why should ? If they want to overrate me let them. Karma is pretty meaningless. My only problem is I was forced to view your post when browsing at +2, as it really didn't say anything at all. You know it, and I know it. It wasn't a personal attack, but blindly shouting with no proof is not an argument.
John, could you describe what you did? I would be interested to hear about it (be geeky I can handle it `;^)
You have NO proof to back up your claims.
Please validate your insightful moderation by providing evidence to back up your claim, with appropriate references.
Start here.
Look for that thing called a quarterly earnings report. If that's a negative number, YOU AREN'T MAKING ANY MONEY.
Caldera.
VA Linux.
Check those out and then come talk to me.
By the way, now's the time to inves in Caldera, they are trading at 5 and a quarter!!!
They've been using it on Hyperactive kids for years. Don't blame the laziness of parents on the drug industry. Not EVERYTHING is a conspiracy.
Locally, I don't know where you live. In the presidency I have been getting the word out for Nader, the only candidate who truly cares about the people.
2. If we had more than %30 of the populace voting, they would care (That's just national, the numbers are less for local elections).
You ever tried voting?
Did you know that Linus owns the name Linux? He could simply not allow anyone to use the name. The software wouldn't change but it would no longer be buzzword compliant. Not that he would do that of course....
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Sometimes you actually have to move out of your seat to find something out, that doesn't make it a conspiract.
What? I guess you missed the scene where Lars has anal sex with Marlon Wayons girlfriend under the concept of sharing.
Radio stations do indeed pay them, as do bars and dance clubs. They pay licensing fees on a yearly basis. You have to report what you play to them monthly or bimonthly.
Why don't we go for 15 minutes without thinking about Microsoft? Is that ok with you? Think you can handle it? Different case, different situation, different judge, different crime. Got it?
Clubs/bars pay royalties to ASCAP BMI and the like.
You know you're so angry in both those posts I'm not sure if we agree or not. `;^)