MS will provide information only "after our investigative and remediation cycle is completed..." In other words, after the vulnerability is discovered and fixed, and the patch is ready to roll out.
Then, "disclosure will happen just prior to our security update release cycles."
So the disclosure amounts to this:
"Tomorrow's MS Windows Update contains a security patch that fixes a serious vulnerability in your system. Oh, by the way, you have a serious vulnerability in your system."
This is not about the consumer. It's about the artist being fairly compensated.
And artists SHOULD be compensated. Not the labels. The artists. So some measure of control should be granted them. But then, if artists receive a mere fraction of what RIAA tries to extract from the consumer, it will be much more than they're receiving now.
Stealing from labels is illegal. Stealing from artists is immoral.
Boy, and what an ultimate irony it would be if the center of the bubble isn't just Earth, but the exact location of Copernicus' grave.
Yes, this is clearly the answer. What we can observe of the universe does not jibe with what we THINK we SHOULD be observing; so, obviously, we are in the middle of an anomaly, outside of which the universe behaves the way we THINK it should behave.
"Say, Ivan -- does your code have tests?"
"Nope, it's Legacy Code".
"Is it debugged?"
"Nope -- legacy."
"Does it work?"
"Look, I already told you: IT'S LEGACY CODE. GET OFF MY BACK."
Why are we fighting this? It's futile. Let them believe what they will believe, let them teach what they want. We've been fighting this battle since the first caveman got brained by his devout brethren for dissing the volcano god. We'll never win. Might as well leverage the ignorance of the masses somehow, like Elmer Gantry.
10. What one sentence best describes your idea? (maximum 150 characters)
Artificial sentience.
11. Describe your idea in more depth. (maximum 300 words)
Beyond artificial intelligence, this project aims to create a sentient being. Using recent advancements such as ultra-fast processors, massive storage capacities and object-oriented coding, this being would be a conglomerate of interacting objects, each representing an aspect of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Put simply, it would be your standard AI, with the addition of new types of modules that compete with each other for processing priority and storage space. These modules will be analogs of lust, greed, fear, grief, pride and envy, and will tend towards gluttony, sloth and bloody-minded bastardism, pitted against other modules representing altruism, love, curiosity and an admiration of Alan Alda's character in M*A*S*H.
12. What problem or issue does your idea address? (maximum 150 words)
The lack of the kind of awesome coolness that such a being would represent.
13. If your idea were to become a reality, who would benefit the most and how? (maximum 150 words)
I'm sure some major corporation would be interested. Look under "G" in Yahoo Yellow Pages.
14. What are the initial steps required to get this idea off the ground? (maximum 150 words)
1. Give me the monays.
2. Leave me alone to work on it.
15. Describe the optimal outcome should your idea be selected and successfully implemented. How would you measure it? (maximum 150 words)
It would be measured by the extent to which the machines take over the world.
There are two Americas. In one America, people get paid according to hours worked and in accordance with clearly stated policies. The other America is IT.
Everywhere I've worked, IT staff were expected to work at least 9 hours, and be on call 24/7. Granted, these have all been small and medium sized companies, and certainly had nothing resembling a union or any kind of advocacy. So it was just expected. IT is expected to pitch in as if they are part of management.
I would assert that this appears to be the action of an over-weening socialist government, not "the free marked" in action. It is GOVERNMENT that is preventing suit for collection of overtime, not the market-place.
Not over-weening socialist government, but political lackeys of Big Tech. Either way, however, your point is excellently made: this has nothing to do with free markets, and everything to do with government mucking about in business. Us IT Classical Liberals oppose mandated overtime; but taking away our ability to sue is like castration.
The beauty of this industry is that although you can't get paid for overtime, but you can get paid for reading Slashdot.
That's a pretty good trade in my book.
Has he lost his mind?
Can he see or is he blind?
Can he walk at all,
Or if he moves will he fall?
Is he alive or dead?
Has he thoughts within his head?
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MS will provide information only "after our investigative and remediation cycle is completed..." In other words, after the vulnerability is discovered and fixed, and the patch is ready to roll out.
Then, "disclosure will happen just prior to our security update release cycles."
So the disclosure amounts to this:
"Tomorrow's MS Windows Update contains a security patch that fixes a serious vulnerability in your system. Oh, by the way, you have a serious vulnerability in your system."
I think even "some insects" is a stretch. It's not scientific even to say "all cockroaches" until they try it out on more than one.
Replace six batteries, bolt on a spare antenna and attach a new tool platform? If only my honey do list for tomorrow was that easy.
This is not about the consumer. It's about the artist being fairly compensated. And artists SHOULD be compensated. Not the labels. The artists. So some measure of control should be granted them. But then, if artists receive a mere fraction of what RIAA tries to extract from the consumer, it will be much more than they're receiving now. Stealing from labels is illegal. Stealing from artists is immoral.
The numbers came from The U.S. Department of the Posterior.
Watch what you call her. Under the new rules, she can flame you and link to her post.
LOLTrek from a year or so ago... http://granades.com/2007/05/02/loltrek/
Oops, sorry. Try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReCAPTCHA
If only they'd used their powers for good instead of evil...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReCAPTCHA/
Well, the sign on one says "Abandon Hope", and a sign on the other says "Not Yours". So really there is no choice.
Off topicly, I thought "Both Heaven and Hell have Gates" was about Bill.
In 2001, a search for "Britany Spears" came up with "BRITANY SPEARS NAKED" as the second hit, agruably the desired result.
In today's world, "Britany Spears" comes up with "Did you mean: britney spears?"
I get enough sass IRL, thanks a bunch.
There are no pygmies in Nigeria. If you are receiving Nigerian spam sent by pygmies, the headers are forged.
Boy, and what an ultimate irony it would be if the center of the bubble isn't just Earth, but the exact location of Copernicus' grave.
Yes, this is clearly the answer. What we can observe of the universe does not jibe with what we THINK we SHOULD be observing; so, obviously, we are in the middle of an anomaly, outside of which the universe behaves the way we THINK it should behave.
And that's a good thing!
That would lend a whole new meaning to "googling yourself".
Or wait, maybe not.
"Say, Ivan -- does your code have tests?" "Nope, it's Legacy Code". "Is it debugged?" "Nope -- legacy." "Does it work?" "Look, I already told you: IT'S LEGACY CODE. GET OFF MY BACK."
Why are we fighting this? It's futile. Let them believe what they will believe, let them teach what they want. We've been fighting this battle since the first caveman got brained by his devout brethren for dissing the volcano god. We'll never win. Might as well leverage the ignorance of the masses somehow, like Elmer Gantry.
10. What one sentence best describes your idea? (maximum 150 characters)
Artificial sentience.
11. Describe your idea in more depth. (maximum 300 words)
Beyond artificial intelligence, this project aims to create a sentient being. Using recent advancements such as ultra-fast processors, massive storage capacities and object-oriented coding, this being would be a conglomerate of interacting objects, each representing an aspect of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Put simply, it would be your standard AI, with the addition of new types of modules that compete with each other for processing priority and storage space. These modules will be analogs of lust, greed, fear, grief, pride and envy, and will tend towards gluttony, sloth and bloody-minded bastardism, pitted against other modules representing altruism, love, curiosity and an admiration of Alan Alda's character in M*A*S*H.
12. What problem or issue does your idea address? (maximum 150 words)
The lack of the kind of awesome coolness that such a being would represent.
13. If your idea were to become a reality, who would benefit the most and how? (maximum 150 words)
I'm sure some major corporation would be interested. Look under "G" in Yahoo Yellow Pages.
14. What are the initial steps required to get this idea off the ground? (maximum 150 words)
1. Give me the monays.
2. Leave me alone to work on it.
15. Describe the optimal outcome should your idea be selected and successfully implemented. How would you measure it? (maximum 150 words)
It would be measured by the extent to which the machines take over the world.
What do you think, sirs?
I think the adjective you were looking for is "final".
For coders, at least. Documentation is for auditors.
There are two Americas. In one America, people get paid according to hours worked and in accordance with clearly stated policies. The other America is IT. Everywhere I've worked, IT staff were expected to work at least 9 hours, and be on call 24/7. Granted, these have all been small and medium sized companies, and certainly had nothing resembling a union or any kind of advocacy. So it was just expected. IT is expected to pitch in as if they are part of management.
Not over-weening socialist government, but political lackeys of Big Tech. Either way, however, your point is excellently made: this has nothing to do with free markets, and everything to do with government mucking about in business. Us IT Classical Liberals oppose mandated overtime; but taking away our ability to sue is like castration.
Concur. Let's not rock the boat.
you can get paid for overtime?
Has he lost his mind?
Can he see or is he blind?
Can he walk at all,
Or if he moves will he fall?
Is he alive or dead?
Has he thoughts within his head?