Who knows... Sourceforge itself might start using this to save the massive amounts of bandwidth they need.
This would be fantastic!
It'd be great if they just setup a seed, and have all their mirrors as sources! Not only would it save them bandwidth, but it takes the guess work out of which server is the 'best'.
Now, If I dont agree with my President (Or Prime Minister or any Govt Official), I have the freedom to express my thoughts, in the middle of the street if I prefer.
Try the same here and they will lock you away for being a terrorist
*rofl*
Taken a peak at CNN.com lately? Specifically look for a gentleman named John Kerry. This last statement is absolutely retarded...
"I hate my government!"
"I think George Bush is a moron!"
I won't be looking for the black helicopters...
Bloody Foreigners??? What are you? Can you trace your lineage all the way to the ship that brought the first set of immigrants to U.S? Was that your Great Great...Great Grand Father on that bloody ship?? If not, then shut the hell up! You are no different than any other immigrant in this nation.
I am *not* an immigrant(1). The law in qustion actually goes back to when the U.S.A. declared it's freedom. Even at a time when more people were imigrants, it was realized that nobody but a person who has lived within the country their whole life should have the oportunity to run it. How else can you truly understand the country?
You will note, however, that other positions (senate, representative, etc) only require a minimum years citizenship.
Out of curiosity, is there *any* citizenship requirement for India heads of state? Or can anyone come into the nation, spend a lotta bucks, and run it?
(1) A person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another. You will note that a person *born* in a nation is no longer an immigrant.
Fine, replace all my 'blanket statements' with the prefix 'most' (or re-read and see the words 'tend to'). Now you may pick on the U.S. and call it silly things as 'former land of the free'. But how is India any grander in that respect?
And when United States (formerly known as Land of the Free) shudders at the thought of letting immigrants who werent born here, having a shot at being President, India has no qualms in letting the Wife of a Former Prime Minister who was born and raised in Italy, get a swipe at becoming the nation's Prime Minister. Also, voting rights for Women, We didnt had to think twice about that either.
You think this is a good thing? You let bloody foreigners run your country?
Oh one more thing when you are still trying to comprehend.. Gay Marriage is Legal in India (we just dont let them fornicate, now thats another story!):)
I have one friend who's been working in switzerland for a few years now
Ahhh, but that's Switzerland. Not India. With all due respect, India is a far cry from Switzerland. India may play the 'democracy', but I still consider it a third world nation in many respects. I also don't like the way Indians tend to treat women. I'd never subject my wife to that country.
Tell me, do you separate MSN from Microsoft? I didn't think so. What makes you think corporate people do?
The penguin is a much better mascot/logo than MS has ever come up with. It's cute (cuddly even), and easilly recognizable. I've never heard *anybody* refer to Tux as childish. All logos are arbitrary. This one just happens to be cute as well. He's also very 'poseable'. Tux in a suit for business-ware, many tuxes for a cluster, Tux with armor for 'hardened' systems, etc.
A citizen of USA will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national elections
OT I know, but this is one of the stupidest sigs I've seen on slashdot. You may as well say "A citizen of France will cross the street for a good wine, but won't stand up to the Germans".
It takes a long time to learn another language for many people. Especially one that is very different from their mother tongue (arabic is nothing like english). And soldiers on the ground need to know *now*. But I bet this little device doesn't stop the soldiers from learning. Think of it as a teacher. You hear the same word often enough (terrorist, tunnel, weapons, etc) and get a translation of it from your device, then eventually you'll learn it.
"The only possibility that makes sense in my opinion is that EV1servers dealings with Microsoft included the SCO-deal as well. Microsoft has a strong interest to channel money to SCO, they have already done so by buying licenses from them they don't need."
I believe it's called money laundering. The way SCO has been behavig recently they're very similar to the mob.
Nice Linux disto. Would be a shame if something were to happen to it. We can provide protection for a small fee.
How do you see this as racism. I would much more be willing to be called an engineer than a lawyer. I believe the vast majority of/.'ers would also. This is a compliment to the german quality of engineering. Why does any comment about a particular people have to be racist? Maybe if you would quit looking for the politcally correct way, you may see something that broadens your mind instead of your sense of style.
I see you left out the anti-american comment. But that could *never* be considered bad could it?
Uh, yes it is. That's why so many people I try to introduce Linux to don't want to switch. Linux is too much of a hassle to use.
I bet most of those people probably wouldn't want to learn to drive a car with the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car. But you wouldn't consider it less 'user-friendly' would you?
Linux is different from Windows. Anybody switching from Windows to Linux will have trouble. But that does not mean that Windows is inately easy to use for a 'newbie'.
Just today I showed a friend of mine KDE 3.2. She thought it was "too pretty" and wondered why she should change from something that "already works."
Wait'll she sees Windows XP. She'll probably have the same complaint. What you're talking about is getting people to change from what they're "used to" to something "different".
Yes. Because we all know that every nation that does bad things is probably only doing it beacuase the US probably did it first. So it's the United States' fault.
Wow, *all* of the worlds problems *can* be blamed on the US! Nevermind that you insult the British people by basically calling them lap-dogs of the United States.
But to keep on topic, I don't see why this is a terrible thing. To some extent I can see why 'just saying something' isn't illegal, but instigating others to break the law is dangerous. It's not like this is political speech, it's cannibalism!
Well, think about it a bit. Everybody here knows that for Apple to use somebody's music in their ads typically requires them to get permission first. Thus many people will assume Eminem gave Apple permission to use his music. Thus Eminem is perceived as endorsing Apple. Which he didn't.
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Who knows... Sourceforge itself might start using this to save the massive amounts of bandwidth they need.
This would be fantastic!
It'd be great if they just setup a seed, and have all their mirrors as sources! Not only would it save them bandwidth, but it takes the guess work out of which server is the 'best'.
Actually, it could make a really crappy movie too.
Do not pass judgement on something of which you understand so little.
I would say the same to you.
My opinion of Indians remains though. From the experience I've had with those I've met.
Now, If I dont agree with my President (Or Prime Minister or any Govt Official), I have the freedom to express my thoughts, in the middle of the street if I prefer.
Try the same here and they will lock you away for being a terrorist
*rofl*
Taken a peak at CNN.com lately? Specifically look for a gentleman named John Kerry. This last statement is absolutely retarded...
"I hate my government!"
"I think George Bush is a moron!"
I won't be looking for the black helicopters...
Bloody Foreigners??? What are you? Can you trace your lineage all the way to the ship that brought the first set of immigrants to U.S? Was that your Great Great...Great Grand Father on that bloody ship?? If not, then shut the hell up! You are no different than any other immigrant in this nation.
I am *not* an immigrant(1). The law in qustion actually goes back to when the U.S.A. declared it's freedom. Even at a time when more people were imigrants, it was realized that nobody but a person who has lived within the country their whole life should have the oportunity to run it. How else can you truly understand the country?
You will note, however, that other positions (senate, representative, etc) only require a minimum years citizenship.
Out of curiosity, is there *any* citizenship requirement for India heads of state? Or can anyone come into the nation, spend a lotta bucks, and run it?
(1) A person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another. You will note that a person *born* in a nation is no longer an immigrant.
Fine, replace all my 'blanket statements' with the prefix 'most' (or re-read and see the words 'tend to'). Now you may pick on the U.S. and call it silly things as 'former land of the free'. But how is India any grander in that respect?
:)
And when United States (formerly known as Land of the Free) shudders at the thought of letting immigrants who werent born here, having a shot at being President, India has no qualms in letting the Wife of a Former Prime Minister who was born and raised in Italy, get a swipe at becoming the nation's Prime Minister. Also, voting rights for Women, We didnt had to think twice about that either.
You think this is a good thing? You let bloody foreigners run your country?
Oh one more thing when you are still trying to comprehend.. Gay Marriage is Legal in India (we just dont let them fornicate, now thats another story!)
Another debatable 'good thing'...
I have one friend who's been working in switzerland for a few years now
Ahhh, but that's Switzerland. Not India. With all due respect, India is a far cry from Switzerland. India may play the 'democracy', but I still consider it a third world nation in many respects. I also don't like the way Indians tend to treat women. I'd never subject my wife to that country.
I'm a pretentious Mac-user, and rather than answer the question you asked I decided to just give an anwser to another question.
Too bad I can't just emerge iDVD, or I'd get all "Gentoo Zealot" on your ass.
I wish I wish I had mod points to give you. *rofl*.
Just one more slashdotter sick of all the anti-us sentiment on slashdot...
Totally? Like, seriously?
Tell me, do you separate MSN from Microsoft? I didn't think so. What makes you think corporate people do?
The penguin is a much better mascot/logo than MS has ever come up with. It's cute (cuddly even), and easilly recognizable. I've never heard *anybody* refer to Tux as childish. All logos are arbitrary. This one just happens to be cute as well. He's also very 'poseable'. Tux in a suit for business-ware, many tuxes for a cluster, Tux with armor for 'hardened' systems, etc.
In who's eyes? You think people actively sit there thinking "Wow, this is childish, but at least it's not a mascot!"?
Something professional like an overweight man in a skin-tight butterfly suit? A lizard selling car insurance (geiko)?
I think you overestimate the corporate world a bit.
its not like any war that USA fights has got anything to do with democracy
Or anybody else for that matter...
A citizen of USA will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national elections
OT I know, but this is one of the stupidest sigs I've seen on slashdot. You may as well say "A citizen of France will cross the street for a good wine, but won't stand up to the Germans".
Umn. IBM doesn't have deep pockets? I don't think the parent poster was saying that *only* Microsoft does...
It's about time the Elvish language is recognized internationally! Too long have the elves been scorned by western nations.
Umn. Gentoo handles RPM right out of the box? FreeBSD (uses XFree86 too remember)?
It takes a long time to learn another language for many people. Especially one that is very different from their mother tongue (arabic is nothing like english). And soldiers on the ground need to know *now*. But I bet this little device doesn't stop the soldiers from learning. Think of it as a teacher. You hear the same word often enough (terrorist, tunnel, weapons, etc) and get a translation of it from your device, then eventually you'll learn it.
Wow you're an asshole. You may be right, but christ, you're such an asshole. Sheep indeed. At least he's not an arrogant fuck.
Besides, you still haven't given proof that *all* communications *are* monitored. Just that they *can* be monitored...
Please feel free to bombard me with ranting, links, and accusations of beasteality.
Don't tell me I'm the only one who asks my wife if she wants to XFree86 tonight?
You're not. I also ask your wife to XFree86 every now and then.
*tiddy-boom*
"The only possibility that makes sense in my opinion is that EV1servers dealings with Microsoft included the SCO-deal as well. Microsoft has a strong interest to channel money to SCO, they have already done so by buying licenses from them they don't need."
I believe it's called money laundering. The way SCO has been behavig recently they're very similar to the mob.
Nice Linux disto. Would be a shame if something were to happen to it. We can provide protection for a small fee.
How do you see this as racism. I would much more be willing to be called an engineer than a lawyer. I believe the vast majority of /.'ers would also. This is a compliment to the german quality of engineering. Why does any comment about a particular people have to be racist? Maybe if you would quit looking for the politcally correct way, you may see something that broadens your mind instead of your sense of style.
I see you left out the anti-american comment. But that could *never* be considered bad could it?
Uh, yes it is. That's why so many people I try to introduce Linux to don't want to switch. Linux is too much of a hassle to use.
I bet most of those people probably wouldn't want to learn to drive a car with the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car. But you wouldn't consider it less 'user-friendly' would you?
Linux is different from Windows. Anybody switching from Windows to Linux will have trouble. But that does not mean that Windows is inately easy to use for a 'newbie'.
Just today I showed a friend of mine KDE 3.2. She thought it was "too pretty" and wondered why she should change from something that "already works."
Wait'll she sees Windows XP. She'll probably have the same complaint. What you're talking about is getting people to change from what they're "used to" to something "different".
Yes. Because we all know that every nation that does bad things is probably only doing it beacuase the US probably did it first. So it's the United States' fault.
Wow, *all* of the worlds problems *can* be blamed on the US! Nevermind that you insult the British people by basically calling them lap-dogs of the United States.
But to keep on topic, I don't see why this is a terrible thing. To some extent I can see why 'just saying something' isn't illegal, but instigating others to break the law is dangerous. It's not like this is political speech, it's cannibalism!
Well, think about it a bit. Everybody here knows that for Apple to use somebody's music in their ads typically requires them to get permission first. Thus many people will assume Eminem gave Apple permission to use his music. Thus Eminem is perceived as endorsing Apple. Which he didn't.
I agree. Even more so this could be seen as an endorsement by Eminem of iTunes. Something he may not actually want to do.