EPEAT probably is going to have to give on this or be replaced if that is the trend.
Right, because when environmental standards become inconvenient for big companies to adhere to then the standards need to change. We certainly can't expect companies to lessen their impact on the environment in order to meet these standards, can we?
What exactly is the point of having these standards if we just change them every time some big company decides it will be profitable?
and several eternal wars (e.g. war against drugs, war against error)
Looks like we are losing that last one...
C# (has a constant vague patent cloud over it that he dismisses)
So, what is the alternative then? I'm sure that you are aware that Java has its own vague patent cloud these days. The market has shown that there is a need for a JIT compiled platform for architecture neutral binaries. If Java and
So its like taking your car to the mechanic for an oil change and having him repair the failing alternator he noticed while he was in there?
We take standards seriously here at slashdot and would like you to please be more careful in the future.
What this country needs is a good five dollar plasma weapon.