It will be meeting with local civic and buissness leaders at Miskatonic University for a town hall type meeting. Also, It will appear on the O'Reilly Factor as well as Meet the Nation. More information can be had by performing the ritual found on page 42 of the Necronamacon. Madness awaits!!!
So, if his EULA included the clause that you must give the developer your first born child, do you believe that the courts would uphold your "contractual obligation?" Just because you have agreed to a contract (and I personally find it hard to accept that an adhesion contract like this is entered into freely) does not mean that the terms of the contract are enforceable.
And think of the even more egregious instance of a user acquiring a license that they think is valid only to find that this piece of crap has deleted their data. Additionally, is it possible that this piece of software could crap out and delete the data of a legitimate user (sorry, the only code I know is the Contra code for extra lives)? Also, a question, could a user backup up their home directory, install this crap software, and then restore their home directory and continue using the software?
Ah, but/.ers believe that the ad hominem attack is the height of intelligent debate. And anyway, it sounds like the dude has money and thats gotta be evil... right?
Probable pot. Maybe a cig. There are really all kinds of different drugs that can be smoked. May I suggest smoking gold paint (its so much better than just huffing it)(all the kids are doing it).
Apparently you have never been on the recieving end of real "force." I don't believe the poster was advocating a scenario where Google sends in their security force to kick ass. And the "Wild West" - dude - people got shot and killed in the Wild West (in fact I live in the town where the first actual "shoot-out" supposedly occured). How does that have anything to do with Google delisting some news site?
Sure, but other countries have similar code. Things like "fair dealing" and "Limitations and exceptions to copyright." Of course IANAL, and some of my info came from wikipedia (that bastion of truth and NPOV).
Oh, but the government has our best interests at heart. Who knows better than a faceless bureaucracy? On a side note - I imagine that many/.ers who currently rail against capaitalism would have a complete turn-around with their first IPO.
Ah yes, the wonderful ad hominem attack. Are you by any chance a politician? Here is another example of ad hominem arguments, "Don't listen to the above poster, he eats babies and enjoys it."
Ah... yet another "progressive"/. poster. If a person wants to go to a private "religious nutcase school like Liberty University," what exactly is your problem with that. The only thing that I can imagine is that you are upset by institutions which you probably don't have any connection to. It seems you would take away the choice of attending such a place because it is against your beliefs.
"The Norwegian populace doesn't exactly seem to be starving." And anyone who is not starving should give as much money as possible to the government, right? Everyone reading this should be aware that if you are not starving, you need to write a check to your government immediately. Just empty your bank account 'cause we all know that bureaucracy is synonymous with efficiency.
Whoa! Dude, I think you need a comma before your third quotation mark. Furthermore, depending on the style you're using (I like to use APA for Slashdot) the fourth quotation needs to include the period.:)
There is truth in what you say. However, the RIAA walks a fine line between deterring infringement of IP and alienating consumers. And the longer this technology is out, the more likely will consumers be alienated by the traditional recording companies as other companies learn how to turn a profit from these kinds of technology and thus provide a viable option to the music consumer. Also, I think it is a matter of time. Currently, a person may have a favorite band and that band has a contract with a recording studio for X number of albums. It seems like after a while, these contracts will expire or be completed, new artists will comes around, and the new companies who want to compete with the traditional recording studios will pick them up.
You're probably right if the purpose is to totally remove a planet from orbit by smashing it into tiny bits. My point about the Deathstar is that it was stupid; if they just wanted the population of a planet gone they could have used nuclear weapons, shifted asteroids onto a collision course with the planet - whatever. And my original point is that - while films like Star Wars and shows like SG-1 were entertaining - they certainly are not a sci-fi universe on par with those created by Peter Hamilton, Frank Herbert, or Dan Simmons.
And thanks for the troll mod! lol
OMG! You're so right. Anything with Al from Quantum Leap is good. I think. And even though Star Trek is the functional equivilent of the sitcom Friends we all have to hale it for its positive impact on tearing down the walls segregation and bigotry back in the day. Surely the first inter-racial kiss is what brought our country together. They were, and remain, heroes in every sense of the word.
Please donate to the "Save Kirk from Another Telepathic Hot Alien Chick" (SKATHAC) - Kirk needs us now more than ever before!
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Look up the definition of "pursed."
grrrr.... Helen Thomas!
It will be meeting with local civic and buissness leaders at Miskatonic University for a town hall type meeting. Also, It will appear on the O'Reilly Factor as well as Meet the Nation. More information can be had by performing the ritual found on page 42 of the Necronamacon. Madness awaits!!!
Correction, Obama was a state senator from Illinois.
Like the old saying goes, "it's not what you know, it's who you know." An unfortunate consequence of the human condition, but that's the way it is.
Only as consideration for your promise to replace my 23' display that I knocked over.
So, if his EULA included the clause that you must give the developer your first born child, do you believe that the courts would uphold your "contractual obligation?" Just because you have agreed to a contract (and I personally find it hard to accept that an adhesion contract like this is entered into freely) does not mean that the terms of the contract are enforceable.
And think of the even more egregious instance of a user acquiring a license that they think is valid only to find that this piece of crap has deleted their data. Additionally, is it possible that this piece of software could crap out and delete the data of a legitimate user (sorry, the only code I know is the Contra code for extra lives)? Also, a question, could a user backup up their home directory, install this crap software, and then restore their home directory and continue using the software?
Ah, but /.ers believe that the ad hominem attack is the height of intelligent debate. And anyway, it sounds like the dude has money and thats gotta be evil... right?
Probable pot. Maybe a cig. There are really all kinds of different drugs that can be smoked. May I suggest smoking gold paint (its so much better than just huffing it)(all the kids are doing it).
Apparently you have never been on the recieving end of real "force." I don't believe the poster was advocating a scenario where Google sends in their security force to kick ass. And the "Wild West" - dude - people got shot and killed in the Wild West (in fact I live in the town where the first actual "shoot-out" supposedly occured). How does that have anything to do with Google delisting some news site?
You do mean 'rogue' don't you? Or is this some joke that sailed above my head?
Sure, but other countries have similar code. Things like "fair dealing" and "Limitations and exceptions to copyright." Of course IANAL, and some of my info came from wikipedia (that bastion of truth and NPOV).
Oh, but the government has our best interests at heart. Who knows better than a faceless bureaucracy? On a side note - I imagine that many /.ers who currently rail against capaitalism would have a complete turn-around with their first IPO.
Use the shift key buddy.
Ah yes, the wonderful ad hominem attack. Are you by any chance a politician? Here is another example of ad hominem arguments, "Don't listen to the above poster, he eats babies and enjoys it."
Ah... yet another "progressive" /. poster. If a person wants to go to a private "religious nutcase school like Liberty University," what exactly is your problem with that. The only thing that I can imagine is that you are upset by institutions which you probably don't have any connection to. It seems you would take away the choice of attending such a place because it is against your beliefs.
"The Norwegian populace doesn't exactly seem to be starving." And anyone who is not starving should give as much money as possible to the government, right? Everyone reading this should be aware that if you are not starving, you need to write a check to your government immediately. Just empty your bank account 'cause we all know that bureaucracy is synonymous with efficiency.
Whoever wrote this probably needs a bullet in their head.
And I for one will welcome our new robotic overlords.
"And then, these children might meet people like me on the internet." Mod up for "creepy."
Whoa! Dude, I think you need a comma before your third quotation mark. Furthermore, depending on the style you're using (I like to use APA for Slashdot) the fourth quotation needs to include the period. :)
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There is truth in what you say. However, the RIAA walks a fine line between deterring infringement of IP and alienating consumers. And the longer this technology is out, the more likely will consumers be alienated by the traditional recording companies as other companies learn how to turn a profit from these kinds of technology and thus provide a viable option to the music consumer. Also, I think it is a matter of time. Currently, a person may have a favorite band and that band has a contract with a recording studio for X number of albums. It seems like after a while, these contracts will expire or be completed, new artists will comes around, and the new companies who want to compete with the traditional recording studios will pick them up.
You're probably right if the purpose is to totally remove a planet from orbit by smashing it into tiny bits. My point about the Deathstar is that it was stupid; if they just wanted the population of a planet gone they could have used nuclear weapons, shifted asteroids onto a collision course with the planet - whatever. And my original point is that - while films like Star Wars and shows like SG-1 were entertaining - they certainly are not a sci-fi universe on par with those created by Peter Hamilton, Frank Herbert, or Dan Simmons. And thanks for the troll mod! lol
OMG! You're so right. Anything with Al from Quantum Leap is good. I think. And even though Star Trek is the functional equivilent of the sitcom Friends we all have to hale it for its positive impact on tearing down the walls segregation and bigotry back in the day. Surely the first inter-racial kiss is what brought our country together. They were, and remain, heroes in every sense of the word. Please donate to the "Save Kirk from Another Telepathic Hot Alien Chick" (SKATHAC) - Kirk needs us now more than ever before!