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Re: Disney's FUD reports: Which is more likely, an actual assault against FOSS by Disney (w/ Pixar) or writer finding an easy plot device?
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It did sound a lot like they just threw a bunch of computer words into a bag and happened to pull out an offensive combination.
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@johnnynull a writer being too lazy to do *any* research, and inserting techno-buzzwords to sound smart.
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@johnnynull @windigo isnt that how all writers write about tech these days?
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@x1101 Totally. However, I bet some feel the same about lines from Star Trek. I'm just saying it's not a conspiracy against F(L)OSS.
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There are a couple good 'uns - Daniel Suarez comes to mind.
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@x1101 Yep. Demonstrated on a woman once. Told her I was stringing words together, meaning nothing. She thought me a god. After I explained
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@johnnynull: On the subject of which, did you ever read Charlie Stross's rant about Star Trek: http://ur1.ca/9zsxk
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@expatpaul Nope. I'll check it out later.
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@johnnynull @x1101 All I know is, it wasn't as funny as when Criminal Minds mentioned open source. http://ur1.ca/9zsxo
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@johnnynull Nor did I, or the Disney show for that matter, but I saw the clip on /r/linux months ago.
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@johnnynull @jla yeah, thats awful. Too bad too.
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I saw he was taking preorders on his web site - I didn't look too far into it, but it said something about drones...?
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@windigo let me check... Yep, its out. I just added it to my Amazon cart. Its called "Kill Decision".
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@expatpaul Oh yeah, I did read this. I thought it was great stuff. Thanks!
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@johnnynull You're welcome. It's s bit old, but it struck me as being relevant
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