I've thought about getting a trademark on my online handle "tracker1" because I tend to use it pretty much everywhere, and have used it since the early 90's. I've also used "aztracker1" when the former is unavailable. The majority of the time I'm not able to use the former, it's been dead/unused or the person using it isn't using it as a global name. Of course, I think it's kind of stupid, but would like to get it as my online name everywhere to represent me as a single person. My real name "Michael John Ryan" is extremely common, and it would be stupid to trademark that. Also when referring to someone/something that is trademarked, you are allowed as long as you aren't diluting the brand. I can say that the Olympic Committee sucks, and Coca-Cola sucks as well for supporting them. That isn't a violation of either's trademark.
I don't know about this either. Web-based applications seems to be the majority of all development outside core applications these days (in numbers of man hours of development time, not in terms of usage). As long as these apps support a given browser in use, then maintaining the actual desktop clients becomes easier, even in OSS. There are management tools for maintaining OSS, just as with commercial software.
But the seller in question never agreed to said license, I wonder if someone bought a shrink wrapped copy of said software, then tried to re-sell on ebay without opening it up, if said ruling would stand? I think this is a deplorable decision, and would have to require proof that the license was agreed to before such action could hold up in court.
I always preferred the mom & pop rentals. What's funny is Blockbuster also has Redbox-style kiosks around as well. though it would be nice to see the kiosks have a separate interface for returns, from the main interface... it always seems that someone is browsing their selections, when I just want to return a disc.
I wish hardware stores were more competitive though, I admit, if I know exactly what I want then I tend to use Lowes or Home Depot... but will go to Ace, or a local shop when I need actual knowledge. Wish I could do that with electronics... It's almost painful sometimes doing a bit of research, since the employees at the big box stores aren't as informed as I am half the time. I wish that more online sites had reviews in line with newegg... though not sure I like the redesign (I really don't care for it), they tend to have a better review base for their parts, than amazon does for PC stuff... but most sites are varied in terms of knowledgeable customers, so that's where it is based on.
To be fair though, aside from OOo, Firefox and other browsers, there's not many OSS apps that really compare to their commercial alternatives... Not to mention that far more development is custom and/or in-house software than large scale applications (meaning widely used by the public).
I've actually thought it would have been nice if the original constitution required that congressmen had to be present for an oral reading of a bill on the floor before being able to vote on it... that would have had a natural effect of reducing legislation, or they'd have to hire the Micro Machines guy.
I mean seriously, what if Google took all member companies of those organizations that attempt to sue it, and they start dropping 1 position a week on Google's for a year, and then stay there? Meanwhile, articles on techdirt and the like start showing in the top 3.
Hmm... I hate to go down this path, but... if the U.S. had made a treaty with Germany to kill all the Jewish people on U.S. soil, then the courts should just stay out of said issue, because it's in the government's interest?
When architects lock me out of being able to re-sell my house, or move it to another location (costly, but possible), and want to maintain these restrictions for 75+ years, and be able to lock me out of my house if I try to park a car that isn't on a pre-approved list in my garage, I'll buy that analogy.
Except the BSA's largest contributor is the LDS church, which operates out of a state known for it's heavy IP protectionism. I don't think it will happen.
I had three radios on the service, and only wanted to drop one. (Similar experience recently canceling an order from Dell) I had to make three phone calls. Each time, I got a customer service rep within 5 minutes on hold. They then had to transfer me to the cancellation queue where I was on hold for no less than 45 minutes. The first two times my call was mysteriously dropped a few seconds in after turning down their offers. "I no longer have this radio." wasn't understandable enough apparently. By the third call, I dropped the entire account. I hope they all rot in hell, just like AOL and their horrible customer service.
When I scaled back after a layoff a few years back, I dropped my Netflix. Simple couple clicks and I was done. One email every few months (not several a month) after that as a service reminder/advert. Last year, I started up again, because I appreciated the service. If Sirius/XM could figure that one out, I'd probably come back. I also had numerous billing issues with XM, and each time I called they tried to sell me a new radio or upgraded service.
Dear Sirius/XM: First: make it easier to cancel a portion of service (only would have lost one of my three radios). Second: when you have a customer calling because their billing is messed up, don't try to sell them crap, they're already pissed off enough. Third: take a queue from Netflix, let your service speak for itself, people will grow your service.
For that matter, read the Articles of Confederation... Which had most of what was in the Bill of Rights already, and gives a lot of insight into the original intentions of the founding fathers by looking at the Constitution and AoC in comparison. Both of which are far closer to each other than modern interpretations of law.
Wonder how much it would cost to have a few thousand cheap round red stickers with yellow lettering stating "DRM Infected" on them, and simply affixing them to the wrapper on some store shelves.. there's no actual damage (since it's on the wrapper), and it isn't a lie. Maybe if a few thousand people did the same, people would wake up.
It depends on the cross compiler tool. Monotouch in particular exposes as close to a 1-1 API level to their tools as is available in any of the other cross-compilers, while allowing one to leverage libraries and utilities that may already be written for an application interface. Beyond this, your beloved mac platform has a huge amount of cross-compiled applications used on that platform. On the web server side, Apache is often (cross-compiled) to the mac, as is most of the underlying BSD toolchain, and even the microkernel.
The fact of the matter is, you are obviously not a developer and/or capable of distinguishing the fact that a crappy interface can be developed with Apple's own (blessed) tools is as possible as it is for a cross-compiled app to have a nice, and consistent interface to the Apple platform. In fact, it's more likely for a developer uncomfortable with the Apple tools to develop an application that is in the end worse, than a cross-compiled application made with a toolkit they are comfortable with. Then again, all those iFart apps built with Apple's own tools must be truly great software.
Tell that to my cable co in northern AZ, the DSL offered isn't near top-tier, but still outpaces the actual implementation of the cable companies theoretically higher (until you watch Hulu/Netflix movie and get throttled halfway in, and for the reset of the day) speeds.
I think that a copyright assigned to a non-living entity should be considered as to be the death of the author so the countdown starts there, and should revert back to 15 years.
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Agreeing to the license?
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I wish hardware stores were more competitive though, I admit, if I know exactly what I want then I tend to use Lowes or Home Depot... but will go to Ace, or a local shop when I need actual knowledge. Wish I could do that with electronics... It's almost painful sometimes doing a bit of research, since the employees at the big box stores aren't as informed as I am half the time. I wish that more online sites had reviews in line with newegg... though not sure I like the redesign (I really don't care for it), they tend to have a better review base for their parts, than amazon does for PC stuff... but most sites are varied in terms of knowledgeable customers, so that's where it is based on.
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Netflix for CDs
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I'd like to see google blackhole asshats.
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Nazi Treaty
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When Architects Sue
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Re: the real BSA is at scouting.org
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Wow...
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Re: Privacy should rule the day
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I dropped XM last year...
When I scaled back after a layoff a few years back, I dropped my Netflix. Simple couple clicks and I was done. One email every few months (not several a month) after that as a service reminder/advert. Last year, I started up again, because I appreciated the service. If Sirius/XM could figure that one out, I'd probably come back. I also had numerous billing issues with XM, and each time I called they tried to sell me a new radio or upgraded service.
Dear Sirius/XM: First: make it easier to cancel a portion of service (only would have lost one of my three radios). Second: when you have a customer calling because their billing is messed up, don't try to sell them crap, they're already pissed off enough. Third: take a queue from Netflix, let your service speak for itself, people will grow your service.
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An idea...
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The fact of the matter is, you are obviously not a developer and/or capable of distinguishing the fact that a crappy interface can be developed with Apple's own (blessed) tools is as possible as it is for a cross-compiled app to have a nice, and consistent interface to the Apple platform. In fact, it's more likely for a developer uncomfortable with the Apple tools to develop an application that is in the end worse, than a cross-compiled application made with a toolkit they are comfortable with. Then again, all those iFart apps built with Apple's own tools must be truly great software.
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