We should expect more from people who post on slashdot
TLDs have certain requirements associated with them, unless Amazon magically also has some super special secret deal that Google hasn't told the world about after losing
They can set certain things related to how the TLD operates, but they don't get it all to themselves. They didn't buy a TLD for themselves, they bought the right to run a TLD under ICANNs guidelines.
Good ones: Inkscape, Thunderbird, Blender, VirtualBox, Linux...
Crappy ones: GIMP, Tahoe-LAFS, Ubuntu, Kdenlive, XFCE...
I personally think that you hit the sweet spot when you have a name which sounds cool and professional, is easy to remember, and at least tries to vaguely describe the function of the program.
You have a point, but it depends on how strict they are with identity checks (which also goes for the 4chan prank idea above).
"Hey guys I'm too lazy to write code that's optimized for each platform! I know.. I'll make it crap on ALL platforms!"
You pussies need to start learning to write software for each and every platform. That's always better in the end.
No pain no gain, you pussy.
Right. Like i said, warrant's are only for permission - to read Lavabit's SSL private key - not development.
They didn't make him write new code. They just wanted the keys.
Again, you warrant don't cover development.
It doesn't work that way. Judges don't make rules, they judge the application of existing ones. Apple can not be compelled to do something that isn't already codified into law, regardless of what the judge or enforcement want.
Like wise, the most the cops can do is enforce existing laws.
The federal congress or state congress would have to pass a law requiring back doors. And congress we control. They are elected not selected. What you need to worry about is making sure congress can't do this sort of change in a secret vote and that you will vote them out of office if they try!
Sadly, they know most people don't vote, and most of those that do just check the party checkbox they've been checking since mommy and daddy indoctrinated them into the sport of politics.
You can't get a warrant like that. That's like asking for a warrant to build a bridge.
Warrants are only for permission, not development.
And I specifically banned netflix in my house because of the silverlight requirement.
Just limit the Silverlight plugin to run only on Netflix.
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