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Re:Finding an ATM Skimmer: It pays to be paranoid on Friday June 24, 2016 @07:15PM (#11974216)
It means 'flat' in this context.
We don't all look at corporations like our own children: "sure they screwed up but as long as the fix it all is forgiven." We look at corporations as full grown adults who only get one real chance. Think about all the strategy that went into the DRM change, there was a lot of thought behind the decision, which revealed true long term intentions. This was not a momentary temper tantrum, this was premeditated. You can expect something similar to happen in the future with the rift. Worst case...Rift proves the market and does a whole bunch of R/D that 2nd or 3d generation suppliers can capitalize on. I will not be purchasing a Rift, ever.
Re:Emailing SaaS companies to test support time on Friday June 24, 2016 @11:46AM (#11970693)
I would also expect the times to be shorter for paying customers who contact them through established channels.
It's becoming clear that all government data should be part of blockchain(s).
Ask to be paid in bitcoin.
Re:What I learned while securing Ubuntu (2015) on Friday June 10, 2016 @03:39PM (#11879359)
Shuttleworth inquired with you personally?
Re:Call for a Temporary Moratorium on “The DAO” on Saturday May 28, 2016 @07:13AM (#11791257)
This can all happen with traditional corporations. Schizo much?