What we seem to be missing is that we have 2 senators defining digital data in the same terms as personal possessions and papers. Using THIS argument as a starting point, I can see a good opening for the EFF and ACLU to step in and require like protections on Digital data from Government search and seizure.

The Constitution protects your possessions and papers from unreasonable search and seizure, however, megaupload and a dozen other events have shown that Law enforcement sees Digital data as something "else"

Based on this, we know at least 2 Senators making the argument that they are the same. Digital Data should be protected at the same standard as a person's papers. Warrants required for any search. It is time we de-romanticize the digital world.

This would be a great "wedge" topic for a 2012 candidate if it gets played right. Small enough to get the public eye off the main nerve, offensive enough to sway people's votes.

Amazing how you could quit SWG out of post NGE Disgust and still get nailed.

Another great summary of an above point! I am going to have to consider creating an essay on Net Neutrality and free information built entirely out of Slashdot Quotes

That is a GREAT way to state a complex position. Free content, regulated delivery.

I just loaded a PC for my 4 year old. Used Ubuntu
After I finished loading it I locked out the wireless.
Gcompris, Childsplay, and Tuxpaint are all big hits.
http://gcompris.net/
http://www.schoolsplay.org/

Schools have blanket bans on firearms even though not all fire-arm use is criminal.....
I am a supporter of file-sharing, Net neutrality and content ignorant ISPs.
I am also a supporter of 2nd Amendment rights
I just wanted to point out how such wide-open measures HAVE been applied in the name of a few criminals

I worked for a DOD Contractor that did this for about 500+ users for a few years. What you save in upfront per-machine cost, you will pay back with extra in manpower and frustrated users. Keep the Dell Contract, negotiate for discounts based on your size and the fact that you "have a workable alternative"

Think of this, 1000+ Machines will need in-house IT to manage. You WILL have at least 5 on the bench at any given time. Just accept that. You will have to employ someone at each site to manage those machines, staff who will be idle at some of that time.

With vendor PCs and Onsite contracts, you will STILL have 5 on the Bench. But it's not YOUR Bench and the user community will join you in commiserating about the vendor rather than complain about you, at the same time, you will NOT be paying for staff to manage all those machines, you will simply call the vendor and have them come to the site as per contract.
No muss no fuss.

As a tech, 1000+ hand built machines with full control was absolutely awesome!
From a management standpoint, it doesn't make sense.
Growing up sucks

Not a circle, so much as a downward spiral for PC Games... Each revolution lower than the previous. Look at the shelf-space devoted to PC games now in Gamestop or EBGames and compare it to the entire floorspace that was once devoted to them in the age of Babbages and Software Etc. That is a ration that has been in steady decline regardless of the age of the Console generation.
Maybe Digital Delivery is making a dent too. I hope so. I would like to see the EBX line of shops go away. With the availability of drive space and broadband, there should soon be no need for physical media sale for any media (Why I don't own a Blue Ray player)
Steam is the light.

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