I'm going to go ahead and copy what I wrote the other day on the official ubuntu forum and see what you guys think of it
Hello
Now, I'm going to try my best to explain my idea, I am not great at executing ideas I have to people, so please bare with me.
I love ubuntu, and it's coming on fantastically, I see new specs added daily and they are very exciting to hear about.
I also love the fact that many ideas are incorporated into this system, such as bounties which offer money to devs making that particular feature come into ubuntu with a reward to the coder who covers it.
Personally, I have a small part-time job and do freelance design work.. I have done some work to ubuntu, such as GUI concepts to help pitch my ideas, but wish to do more in the future.
I have been thinking a lot about ubuntu and ways to quicken the pace of development and getting more people involved in the project.
Many people are doing a great job already, and every time I hear about another developer switching across to ubuntu it makes me very excited.
I have a proposition to pitch to you guys, I feel very strongly about this idea and really believe it could work brilliantly.
In simple terms, the idea is just an enhanced bounty system - with a few more features within the forum/launchpad to help the idea come to life.
In complex terms it goes like this:
First, we make a special place where specifications are able to be voted for once they have been approved, a bit like how the feisty forum allows people to post their idea / explain it and then other users are able to cast their vote / talk about it.
Well, this is great and I think it's doing a fine job - I'd like to still have this within the idea I'm explaining, but I'd like to take those ideas the users submit and explain, then allow people to vote for them as specifications in the launchpad. (a bit like digg.com)
These specifications get some advertisement, a bit of hype.. the popular ones get the most coverage of course because they are the highest ones in the list, and people are able to add cash to the one(s) they like the most via paypal (easily and quickly).
This would generate popularity and of course developers would notice this.
The second part of the idea is improving the actual way the people who cover the bounty-sponsored specifications are paid.
Instead of one person being paid the full sum of the bounty for doing all the work, the bounty cash is split up within sub-sectors, allowing people to get paid a little for each bug / needed feature implementation for the final spec to be covered and finalised.
Say a particular specification is suggested in the forums, the people discuss this - give constructive criticisms, and just the general behaviour the forum ideas cover. If the idea is good and many people feel it would work, a specification is made and a person under the authority to approve it does so. If the spec is approved, it carries onto the normal process to go into the launch pad under 'approved status'. Now, instead of this spec sitting there, it is allowed to be voted upon and donated with it's own donation box and people are able to see this total price worth within launchpad/another system.
Each little bug that is addressed will come with a bounty of a realistic price for the total outcome of the actual bounty.. so for example, if the bounty total sum is 50$, then expect each bug to be quite small.
I also want to mention that people should be able to donate to ubuntu via a 'paypal' button on the front page, to help distribution of CD's/merchandise, but the money would also go into the features/bug fixing in the launchpad, so that the money is distributed to every single specification.
Even though not directly related, wouldn't this fuel development?
Say if this guy wanted to invest in ubuntu, couldn't his money really help if put into the above example I quoted?
Well, I only use firefox, opera, thunderbird and Gaim for msn/yahoo.
I don't visit porno sites, nor use p2p.
I have a hardware firewall (router one) and try to keep the open ports forwarded to a minimum.
I don't have an anti-virus either, but was wondering if there's a good software firewall someone might suggest, but it looks like those are rubbish and that you're better off with a hardware one.
I was being stupid, but thanks for your detailed explanation.
Serious question, do you know anything I can do to make my windows XP secure?.. I used to have Agnitum outpost firewall but it really pissed me off, so I'm not using any firewall at all now.
This seems like great news, but I am thinking about the whole deal with the hardware support.
Because Yellow Dog linux will be the main official linux distribution on the PS3, will linux users be able to peer inside of the OS and scramble all of the drivers and whip them up into ubuntu, so that users can enjoy ubuntu at the same speed as they would using Yellow Dog?
It's like making a stubern child eat sprouts.. The more you force him to eat it, the more he will detest it.
It's quite funny though, because some real talent is being put in to the removal of ads.. the stuff they come out with is brilliant (Filterset.G for firefox, myth tv, adblock etc)
I'd watch out, she probably has some fierce brick in her purse, she's more deadly than she looks, and that is saying something, if you know what I mean.;)
You know, ever since I gave some details to some internet car insurers, I've been getting real junk mail for the past 2 weeks and it's bugging me like crazy.
Now, when you imagine the amount of other willing spammers to fill your mail box, across the whole internet, that is something I would not put up with.
Being bombarded with a 50,000 mile long erected penis would be quite the experience, eh.
Who the hell makes these logos?.. Are these not normal people?.. Gimme it here, I've been making logos for the past 5 years. I'll make one a lot less perverted than that.
Ahh, so then, in your opinion, we should probably allow them to install guns on them too?
If you're really so optimistic, then you must also support people being able to purchase guns, nuclear bombs etc.. fire them if needs be and all will be well.
Sorry to burst your bubble of 'happy world', but humans make mistakes, the government *CAN* get corrupt, and wars can break out.
You remind me of a child, nothing but good in his heart, well, sorry to break it to you child, but the world is full of shit, and humans fuck things up, so no, CCTV cameras being installed everywhere is not a good decision.
This is the problem I wrote about earlier..Sure this is a crime deterrent, but - what happens when someone who's elected begins to bring in new laws that are actually against the normal social behaviour?..
It's always wise to remember that it could easily be another way to make money from the general public, just like parking tickets.
Anyway, I'll be getting out of this country (or moving somewhere less techy) so that will be my bit of protest.
If anyone who wishes to live with so much worry so they need security, let them, but I'm not going to come to support them when their government has gone mad and put a curfew (and a hefty fine if seen) on everyone after 9pm!
I feel that most members here who are suggesting this as a bad idea because the more privacy intrusion you put in, the worse it can potentially get.
For example, what happens when a new law is placed, the cameras and speakers are already there and with the quick change of the law, fines can be issued very quickly (not to mention imprisonment), and going by the recent reputation of the government (both US and UK) it is no surprise why people are jumping up at this idea and giving it a bad name.. it is a very strong component of an oppressive government.
Personally, I have mixed feelings on this... If it stays within sensible places (town centres) then yes, but the way I see things going, they will be put up everywhere.. Can you imagine going for a walk in the country side and every so mile a security is standing there?.. it would be horrible, not to mention one outside of your home which is capable of peering into your window.
It is a deterrent for criminals, but it's making the majority of people suffer through this, and we should think about improving the prisons before we jump into the public.
Although this may sound quite far out to some people.. there is a place in the UK which allows the public to view these CCTV cameras, so the concept isn't far out at all.
Slashdot Mirror
Gosh, just, gosh..
http://ietab.mozdev.org/
just in case
I can never understand the way people have to use insurance.
Here's a tip. Save.
That's right.. Setup a savings account, and put your money into the bank account.
Pretty simple really.
I'm going to go ahead and copy what I wrote the other day on the official ubuntu forum and see what you guys think of it
Hello
Now, I'm going to try my best to explain my idea, I am not great at executing ideas I have to people, so please bare with me.
I love ubuntu, and it's coming on fantastically, I see new specs added daily and they are very exciting to hear about.
I also love the fact that many ideas are incorporated into this system, such as bounties which offer money to devs making that particular feature come into ubuntu with a reward to the coder who covers it.
Personally, I have a small part-time job and do freelance design work.. I have done some work to ubuntu, such as GUI concepts to help pitch my ideas, but wish to do more in the future.
I have been thinking a lot about ubuntu and ways to quicken the pace of development and getting more people involved in the project.
Many people are doing a great job already, and every time I hear about another developer switching across to ubuntu it makes me very excited.
I have a proposition to pitch to you guys, I feel very strongly about this idea and really believe it could work brilliantly.
In simple terms, the idea is just an enhanced bounty system - with a few more features within the forum/launchpad to help the idea come to life.
In complex terms it goes like this:
First, we make a special place where specifications are able to be voted for once they have been approved, a bit like how the feisty forum allows people to post their idea / explain it and then other users are able to cast their vote / talk about it.
Well, this is great and I think it's doing a fine job - I'd like to still have this within the idea I'm explaining, but I'd like to take those ideas the users submit and explain, then allow people to vote for them as specifications in the launchpad. (a bit like digg.com)
These specifications get some advertisement, a bit of hype.. the popular ones get the most coverage of course because they are the highest ones in the list, and people are able to add cash to the one(s) they like the most via paypal (easily and quickly).
This would generate popularity and of course developers would notice this.
The second part of the idea is improving the actual way the people who cover the bounty-sponsored specifications are paid.
Instead of one person being paid the full sum of the bounty for doing all the work, the bounty cash is split up within sub-sectors, allowing people to get paid a little for each bug / needed feature implementation for the final spec to be covered and finalised.
Say a particular specification is suggested in the forums, the people discuss this - give constructive criticisms, and just the general behaviour the forum ideas cover. If the idea is good and many people feel it would work, a specification is made and a person under the authority to approve it does so. If the spec is approved, it carries onto the normal process to go into the launch pad under 'approved status'. Now, instead of this spec sitting there, it is allowed to be voted upon and donated with it's own donation box and people are able to see this total price worth within launchpad/another system.
Each little bug that is addressed will come with a bounty of a realistic price for the total outcome of the actual bounty
I also want to mention that people should be able to donate to ubuntu via a 'paypal' button on the front page, to help distribution of CD's/merchandise, but the money would also go into the features/bug fixing in the launchpad, so that the money is distributed to every single specification.
Even though not directly related, wouldn't this fuel development?
Say if this guy wanted to invest in ubuntu, couldn't his money really help if put into the above example I quoted?
Well, I only use firefox, opera, thunderbird and Gaim for msn/yahoo.
I don't visit porno sites, nor use p2p.
I have a hardware firewall (router one) and try to keep the open ports forwarded to a minimum.
I don't have an anti-virus either, but was wondering if there's a good software firewall someone might suggest, but it looks like those are rubbish and that you're better off with a hardware one.
Thanks
I was being stupid, but thanks for your detailed explanation.
Serious question, do you know anything I can do to make my windows XP secure?.. I used to have Agnitum outpost firewall but it really pissed me off, so I'm not using any firewall at all now.
Thanks.
I thought apple was supposed to be all high and mighty, un-hackable, non-penetrate-able and just look at all these stinking patches.
Don't you mean, "RFID != good" ??
Check the US time zone. http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Central/d/-6/java
Typical slashdot knee jerk..
Nothing much to say except that this is an over reaction to a piece of news, and provokes privacy concerns with much content.
It's not even correct in it's story either..
I thought the photo above was funny, they're looking more and more like budget cyborgs...
This seems like great news, but I am thinking about the whole deal with the hardware support.
Because Yellow Dog linux will be the main official linux distribution on the PS3, will linux users be able to peer inside of the OS and scramble all of the drivers and whip them up into ubuntu, so that users can enjoy ubuntu at the same speed as they would using Yellow Dog?
Thanks
Well, hold on a second there buddy, I saw a video recording from an artist drawing a car in MS paint http://haha.nu/amazing/sport-car-drawn-entirely-wi th-ms-paint/
It's time lapsed, it only took him a couple of months to do.
Peace loving hippies, this man works for the government, quickly, get out your fruits of justice and pelt him with your mighty bananas and pears...
We have no time to pussy foot around when there are such vulnerable targets at stake.
It's like making a stubern child eat sprouts.. The more you force him to eat it, the more he will detest it.
It's quite funny though, because some real talent is being put in to the removal of ads.. the stuff they come out with is brilliant (Filterset.G for firefox, myth tv, adblock etc)
Are you saying... We are all nails living in a hammer world?? AHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Wasn't the whole idea from Microsoft funding Novell was to remove Linux?
Wifi.
Oh, when will companies realize we want wifi!
I'd watch out, she probably has some fierce brick in her purse, she's more deadly than she looks, and that is saying something, if you know what I mean. ;)
You know, ever since I gave some details to some internet car insurers, I've been getting real junk mail for the past 2 weeks and it's bugging me like crazy. Now, when you imagine the amount of other willing spammers to fill your mail box, across the whole internet, that is something I would not put up with.
Not sure about you but there's tons of music out there, old and new..
If people don't bother to look anywhere else other than the t.v. or radio for music, then they deserve to have none.
Laziness is the main factor here.
Being bombarded with a 50,000 mile long erected penis would be quite the experience, eh.
Who the hell makes these logos?.. Are these not normal people?.. Gimme it here, I've been making logos for the past 5 years. I'll make one a lot less perverted than that.
Ahh, so then, in your opinion, we should probably allow them to install guns on them too?
If you're really so optimistic, then you must also support people being able to purchase guns, nuclear bombs etc.. fire them if needs be and all will be well.
Sorry to burst your bubble of 'happy world', but humans make mistakes, the government *CAN* get corrupt, and wars can break out.
You remind me of a child, nothing but good in his heart, well, sorry to break it to you child, but the world is full of shit, and humans fuck things up, so no, CCTV cameras being installed everywhere is not a good decision.
This is the problem I wrote about earlier..Sure this is a crime deterrent, but - what happens when someone who's elected begins to bring in new laws that are actually against the normal social behaviour?..
It's always wise to remember that it could easily be another way to make money from the general public, just like parking tickets.
Anyway, I'll be getting out of this country (or moving somewhere less techy) so that will be my bit of protest.
If anyone who wishes to live with so much worry so they need security, let them, but I'm not going to come to support them when their government has gone mad and put a curfew (and a hefty fine if seen) on everyone after 9pm!
I feel that most members here who are suggesting this as a bad idea because the more privacy intrusion you put in, the worse it can potentially get.
For example, what happens when a new law is placed, the cameras and speakers are already there and with the quick change of the law, fines can be issued very quickly (not to mention imprisonment), and going by the recent reputation of the government (both US and UK) it is no surprise why people are jumping up at this idea and giving it a bad name.. it is a very strong component of an oppressive government.
Personally, I have mixed feelings on this... If it stays within sensible places (town centres) then yes, but the way I see things going, they will be put up everywhere.. Can you imagine going for a walk in the country side and every so mile a security is standing there?.. it would be horrible, not to mention one outside of your home which is capable of peering into your window.
It is a deterrent for criminals, but it's making the majority of people suffer through this, and we should think about improving the prisons before we jump into the public.
Although this may sound quite far out to some people.. there is a place in the UK which allows the public to view these CCTV cameras, so the concept isn't far out at all.