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Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
JaykeBird and 10 others reacted to SeriouslyMaD for a topic
Yes. _NOTNSAKEY11 points -
YouTube expands voting information to help inform users
derpityderp and 6 others reacted to Jumping Jacinta for a topic
Did you or your fellow cult upvoters follow the link in the article to discover how this is being implemented? I bet you didn't.7 points -
Leaked photo suggests this year's smallest iPhone could be called iPhone 12 mini
samw61 and 3 others reacted to TsarNikky for a topic
I hardly call a 5.4 inch display "mini." Maybe "midi?" I agree with samw61 that, hopefully, there will be a trend to smaller phones. Presently, the phone size war has gotten totally out of hand--to the point of being ridiculous. It is supposed to be a phone, not a small-size tablet.4 points -
YouTube expands voting information to help inform users
Sadelwo and 3 others reacted to AngelGraves13 for a topic
Let me guess....it'll say to vote for Biden? No thanks!4 points -
YouTube expands voting information to help inform users
devHead and 3 others reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
Ground work already being laid: https://mobile.twitter.com/mck.../status/1308752801766543362 the US is an absolute basket case right now. I feel so sorry for US citizens living in such a divided nation4 points -
Epic Games, Spotify, and more form a coalition to fight Apple's App Store policies
suni08 and 3 others reacted to greenwizard88 for a topic
What do you disagree with? Epic tried talking, and that didn't get them anywhere. The next step is suing. The fact that they're working with other companies should be encouraging, not discouraging.4 points -
YouTube's video player UI refresh now rolling out to Android TV and Fire TV users
xfx and 2 others reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
They have got to do something about the ads, it's unbearable. it's getting to the point where I don't cast anymore, because I can only control the ads on the pc.3 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
shockz and 2 others reacted to n_K for a topic
Look at ReactOS and/or WINE for something you can wrap your head around more easily and legally. Learning to contribute to these projects will teach you a lot about Windows and is experience you can actually add to your resume. While WINE is legal but it uses it's not. Microsoft is specific about what files (such as libraries) could be distributed and what not. For example, WINE could run .net applications but for that, the user needs the net framework and it is illegal to install it in Linux. It happens the same with VC++ applications. I feel like you have no idea how WINE handles this. They aren't redistributing any MS files. When you install an application on Wine, then you usually are installing many libraries that you can't install in Linux. It is the reason why WINE is legal but it's usage commonly it's not. If you install Vc++ redist or any application that includes one of those libraries on Linux then you are a pirate, as simple like that. Some distro of WINE includes installers for frameworks and libraries (Winetricks). WINE does not includes those libraries, but it allows us to install them from the Internet, so WINE is not legal but it is allowing others to install it illegally. Show me in the terms and conditions of the VC++ redistribuable installer the exact clause that wine is breaking and explain how:3 points -
Interview: Microsoft's Arun Ulag discusses updates to the Power Platform, and its future
Ather Fawaz and 2 others reacted to RazvanZoitanu for a topic
Wow, good questions, it's great to see good in-depth technical journalism on Neowin, please keep it up. So rare these days! It's all shallow industry news otherwise.3 points -
YouTube expands voting information to help inform users
derpityderp and 2 others reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
You know it's just the dems making sure the dems get out and vote to defeat trump. The Dems attempting to win by encouraging voters to turn out. Republicans attempt to win by suppressing as many votes and typical left voting groups as they can. Remember this? https://www.theguardian.com/us...y-voting-reform-coronavirus "Trump says Republicans would ‘never’ be elected again if it was easier to vote"3 points -
Amazon refreshes the Echo Dots with a clock and a ball-shaped design
M1ckyB and 2 others reacted to DramaInc for a topic
Totally misread clock and ball.3 points -
Epic Games, Spotify, and more form a coalition to fight Apple's App Store policies
DramaInc and 2 others reacted to SuperHands for a topic
Freeloaders always just want a free ride.3 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
KaoDome and one other reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Look at ReactOS and/or WINE for something you can wrap your head around more easily and legally. Learning to contribute to these projects will teach you a lot about Windows and is experience you can actually add to your resume. While WINE is legal but it uses it's not. Microsoft is specific about what files (such as libraries) could be distributed and what not. For example, WINE could run .net applications but for that, the user needs the net framework and it is illegal to install it in Linux. It happens the same with VC++ applications. I feel like you have no idea how WINE handles this. They aren't redistributing any MS files. When you install an application on Wine, then you usually are installing many libraries that you can't install in Linux. It is the reason why WINE is legal but it's usage commonly it's not. If you install Vc++ redist or any application that includes one of those libraries on Linux then you are a pirate, as simple like that. Some distro of WINE includes installers for frameworks and libraries (Winetricks). WINE does not includes those libraries, but it allows us to install them from the Internet, so WINE is not legal but it is allowing others to install it illegally. Show me in the terms and conditions of the VC++ redistribuable installer the exact clause that wine is breaking and explain how: Did you read the EULA? You can google it. But lets me explain how it works. * First, you can't distribute it separately, and sometimes you can't even allow sharing the download from other sources. Does it sound fine? Well. If you want to share a single library of the package, then you must agree with all, and download from the original source (Microsoft). * Then, the whole EULA is mostly "you can use for free", however with several catches, one of them is that you can accept all or nothing but also that the EULA is over top each different license, so some of those files included in the distribution could have a different license. The installation of the package doesn't grant you that you can use it all of them. Classic examples of it are codecs and fonts. * But you can say, "but my application doesn't play video or use those fonts," but it is when you need so must deal with the all-or-nothing. Windows users don't have a problem with them because they are already licensors of such libraries or assets, but Linux doesn't. * Even more, some cryptography libraries include have special requirements and licensing (Microsoft gives some crypto libraries as open-source but not all of them). It is the reason why most commercial applications don't distribute their applications in WINE and most port the applications from Windows to Linux. When they do it, it is usually marked as "unsupported" or "on your own". It’s not being distributed by anyone than MS. Why is this a difficult concept for you? Downloading using a script or any other means is not distributing. Do a little research. https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks" rel="external nofollow">https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks Here are a couple snippets. helper_directx_dl() { # February 2010 DirectX 9c User Redistributable # https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...nload/details.aspx?id=9033" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...wnload/details.aspx?id=9033 # FIXME: none of the verbs that use this will show download status right # until file1 metadata is extended to handle common cache dir w_download_to directx9 https://download.microsoft.com...directx_feb2010_redist.exe" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com.../directx_feb2010_redist.exe f6d191e89a963d7cca34f169d30f49eab99c1ed3bb92da73ec43617caaa1e93f DIRECTX_NAME=directx_feb2010_redist.exe } # Filelist at ./misc/filelists/directx-jun2010.txt helper_directx_Jun2010() { # June 2010 DirectX 9c User Redistributable # https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...nload/details.aspx?id=8109" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...wnload/details.aspx?id=8109 w_download_to directx9 https://download.microsoft.com...directx_Jun2010_redist.exe" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com.../directx_Jun2010_redist.exe DIRECTX_NAME=directx_Jun2010_redist.exe } Wanna explain how that is piracy or distribution? If you have something concrete, speak up. So far you have given no evidence of what you claim. Or you could download it manually but it doesn't not grants you all the licenses for every library and assets of it AND IT IS THE CATCH. Whether you download it manually or with a script makes no difference. They aren’t reverse engineering it, they are using it to run Windows apps which, surprise, is what it’s licensed for.2 points -
Google to reportedly prevent developers from bypassing Play Store's billing system from next week
encarta and one other reacted to trag3dy for a topic
I think Epic would be a good candidate to create a new app store on Android. Epic is the last company that you should ever trust to do anything.2 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
n_K and one other reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Look at ReactOS and/or WINE for something you can wrap your head around more easily and legally. Learning to contribute to these projects will teach you a lot about Windows and is experience you can actually add to your resume. While WINE is legal but it uses it's not. Microsoft is specific about what files (such as libraries) could be distributed and what not. For example, WINE could run .net applications but for that, the user needs the net framework and it is illegal to install it in Linux. It happens the same with VC++ applications. I feel like you have no idea how WINE handles this. They aren't redistributing any MS files. When you install an application on Wine, then you usually are installing many libraries that you can't install in Linux. It is the reason why WINE is legal but it's usage commonly it's not. If you install Vc++ redist or any application that includes one of those libraries on Linux then you are a pirate, as simple like that. Some distro of WINE includes installers for frameworks and libraries (Winetricks). WINE does not includes those libraries, but it allows us to install them from the Internet, so WINE is not legal but it is allowing others to install it illegally. Show me in the terms and conditions of the VC++ redistribuable installer the exact clause that wine is breaking and explain how: Did you read the EULA? You can google it. But lets me explain how it works. * First, you can't distribute it separately, and sometimes you can't even allow sharing the download from other sources. Does it sound fine? Well. If you want to share a single library of the package, then you must agree with all, and download from the original source (Microsoft). * Then, the whole EULA is mostly "you can use for free", however with several catches, one of them is that you can accept all or nothing but also that the EULA is over top each different license, so some of those files included in the distribution could have a different license. The installation of the package doesn't grant you that you can use it all of them. Classic examples of it are codecs and fonts. * But you can say, "but my application doesn't play video or use those fonts," but it is when you need so must deal with the all-or-nothing. Windows users don't have a problem with them because they are already licensors of such libraries or assets, but Linux doesn't. * Even more, some cryptography libraries include have special requirements and licensing (Microsoft gives some crypto libraries as open-source but not all of them). It is the reason why most commercial applications don't distribute their applications in WINE and most port the applications from Windows to Linux. When they do it, it is usually marked as "unsupported" or "on your own". It’s not being distributed by anyone than MS. Why is this a difficult concept for you? Downloading using a script or any other means is not distributing. Do a little research. https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks Here are a couple snippets. helper_directx_dl() { # February 2010 DirectX 9c User Redistributable # https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=9033 # FIXME: none of the verbs that use this will show download status right # until file1 metadata is extended to handle common cache dir w_download_to directx9 https://download.microsoft.com/download/E/E/1/EE17FF74-6C45-4575-9CF4-7FC2597ACD18/directx_feb2010_redist.exe f6d191e89a963d7cca34f169d30f49eab99c1ed3bb92da73ec43617caaa1e93f DIRECTX_NAME=directx_feb2010_redist.exe } # Filelist at ./misc/filelists/directx-jun2010.txt helper_directx_Jun2010() { # June 2010 DirectX 9c User Redistributable # https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 w_download_to directx9 https://download.microsoft.com/download/8/4/A/84A35BF1-DAFE-4AE8-82AF-AD2AE20B6B14/directx_Jun2010_redist.exe DIRECTX_NAME=directx_Jun2010_redist.exe } Wanna explain how that is piracy or distribution? If you have something concrete, speak up. So far you have given no evidence of what you claim.2 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
Mobius Enigma and one other reacted to Geezy for a topic
Look at ReactOS and/or WINE for something you can wrap your head around more easily and legally. Learning to contribute to these projects will teach you a lot about Windows and is experience you can actually add to your resume. I agree. But it's nice to see as much of the landscape as possible. As for the legality of it. I really highly doubt it's illegal to look at the code if you have access to it. Distributing it might be the issue, but no one will be sued for downloading this. You won't be sued but if it's known you looked at it you might not get certain job opportunities. Please don't talk such utter rubbish! Please elaborate I shall elaborate: You said "if it's known you looked at it you might not get certain job opportunities." This is utter nonsense. Can I be any clearer for you? Yeah, tell me why you think it's nonsense. A declaration you believe it is so doesn't mean much by itself. Just because you say it, doesn't mean it's NOT nonsense! As someone who hire's IT techs, it is absolutely nonsense. Why would anyone not hore you for having an interest in this? If I were interviewing someone and they made note of this, having read it and even understood a little - I'd see that as an abolute positive. It shows an interest in IT beyond their knowledge areas. If a project includes code derived from it then it puts the project at risk. If you knowingly hired someone who looked at it and similar code ends up in your project then that would seem indefensible. I'm sure nobody at Redhat or IBM or Amazon would hire you if you put it on your resume or brought it up in an interview.2 points -
Google to reportedly prevent developers from bypassing Play Store's billing system from next week
Slackerr and one other reacted to ClearedForDuty for a topic
Except its more than that. Using the Apple or Google Play appstores gives developers access to a potentially huge customer base that they may not otherwise have if they opted to use some sort of alternate distribution mechanism. To be clear, I'm not saying a 3rd party store is a bad thing, just that it could take quite some time to build up to the same sort of active customer base that the Apple and Play stores already have.2 points -
Google to reportedly prevent developers from bypassing Play Store's billing system from next week
Ccl Ncc and one other reacted to George P for a topic
Well, I can see a united front to bring a 2nd store for the big name apps that do IAP while a basic app without IAP stays on the Play Store. I mean what would stop them from telling users to get the full or Pro version from the other store in their app, specially if it's just a few clicks? This move really just milks the smaller devs who can't offer a alternative and will have to use Googles system and pay up. Shame really.2 points -
Google to reportedly prevent developers from bypassing Play Store's billing system from next week
Vishwal and one other reacted to mip for a topic
I mean, I agree 30% is high but it's pretty stupid to fuss about "CaPiTaLiStiC cOmPaNiEs". Those capitalistic companies are the reason the devices (in the case of iPhone) and experience (in the case of Google/Android) even exist.2 points -
Google to reportedly prevent developers from bypassing Play Store's billing system from next week
MS Bob 11 and one other reacted to Ccl Ncc for a topic
30% for hosting and distribution are you guys %#%# kidding! US and their capitalistic companies . Devs and consumers really needs to unite and accept 3rd party store!2 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
shockz and one other reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Look at ReactOS and/or WINE for something you can wrap your head around more easily and legally. Learning to contribute to these projects will teach you a lot about Windows and is experience you can actually add to your resume. While WINE is legal but it uses it's not. Microsoft is specific about what files (such as libraries) could be distributed and what not. For example, WINE could run .net applications but for that, the user needs the net framework and it is illegal to install it in Linux. It happens the same with VC++ applications. I feel like you have no idea how WINE handles this. They aren't redistributing any MS files. Not to mention there is NOTHING illegal about installing any .net framework in Linux.2 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
Suurin_ and one other reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
Discussions involving warez, cracks, security circumvention, using torrents for downloading copyrighted or illegal material is strictly prohibited. This includes music files or other unauthorized software. The whole freaking page discusses it!2 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
Mobius Enigma and one other reacted to Geezy for a topic
What gives? Nobody who writes code or drafts patents will want to have the integrity of the work they produce questioned or will want their employer to be subject to audit if questions arise. This is useful for pirates and crackers only.2 points -
Discuss: What does the future of gaming look like?
domboy and one other reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
hopefully there isn't just one option in the future. As mentioned above, the film industry has embraced streaming, but that doesn't mean physical media has died out. It exists and still sells. I would like for all options to be catered for in future. If you like streaming, great. If you like physical copies, great.2 points -
Discuss: What does the future of gaming look like?
margrave and one other reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Do you think Nintendo and Sony will go the way of Blockbuster, though? Will they be able to jump into game streaming or hold on to their hardware and die? Remember Sega channel for the genesis? They will be able to adapt IMO.2 points -
Leak suggests Google Pixel 5 could be priced at $699
shockz and one other reacted to Mazda 3s for a topic
$699 for the Pixel 5 compared to the $699 Galaxy S20 FE with a 6.5-inch display and SD865? I'll pass. Heck, the Galaxy S20 FE is already discounted on preorder for $599... https://www.amazon.com/Samsung...ne-Pro-Grade/dp/B08FYVMRM5/ Even at $599, not sure the Pixel 5 is worth it...2 points -
Discuss: What does the future of gaming look like?
eddman and one other reacted to margrave for a topic
Just as movies have moved into streaming so will gaming. It provides great security for developers as piracy becomes impossible, and great convenience to the consumer in instant gameplay. Which game streaming service will be the winner is unknown as it's just too early to tell. We don't go to a Blockbuster and rent movies anymore we stream them. So why wouldn't video games follow the same progression as videos did?2 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
hellowalkman and one other reacted to Brony for a topic
It is in limetorrents if you want to look at it. Anyways, It looks suspiciously small 339mb But also, there is a file called "ms_patents.7z" (27gb) The file is protected by a password and it doesn't give the password, some guy tried with a rainbow dictionary and he was unable to crack it. So it smells to a troll. Also, other files are around conspiracy, tutorials, and stuff like that.2 points -
Which One? Micro SD Card, Mini USB Flash Drive or External HD?
+Dick Montage and one other reacted to +InsaneNutter for a topic
I'd recommend installing all your apps on the internal SSD, everything will work far better. Why do you want to dedicate all 256gb of your SSD to Windows? you could always partition the SSD so you have a different drive to install all your apps on to.2 points -
Leak suggests Google Pixel 5 could be priced at $699
Astra.Xtreme and one other reacted to wolftail for a topic
Jon Prosser is a buffoon. Missed almost all predictions for the latest Apple launches and then still had the audacity to claim he was completely right... Most likely he's just guessing.2 points -
YouTube expands voting information to help inform users
Brony and one other reacted to fishnet37222 for a topic
As someone who's been registered to vote since I was 18, I find it annoying to see all these prompts telling me to register to vote.2 points -
Football Manager 2021 is not coming to the PlayStation... because Sony didn't send dev kits
JaykeBird and one other reacted to architect1337 for a topic
Doesn't surprise me. Having been on both ends of Microsoft's and Sony's customer service, Sony don't care and its representatives seem to think that once they have you, you'll never leave. Microsoft, on the other hand, fixed a couple of controllers and a faulty Xbox One X with no questions asked. I've now got an Xbox Series S on pre-order. Bye Sony.2 points -
Epic Games, Spotify, and more form a coalition to fight Apple's App Store policies
dustojnikhummer and one other reacted to dontbeevil for a topic
So you hope this backfire on Epic, but you're perfectly fine with apple anti competitive practices?2 points -
Epic Games, Spotify, and more form a coalition to fight Apple's App Store policies
300z and one other reacted to dontbeevil for a topic
Finally... hopefully more companies will join the fight2 points -
YouTube expands voting information to help inform users
derpityderp and one other reacted to Jumping Jacinta for a topic
You know it's just the dems making sure the dems get out and vote to defeat trump. The Dems attempting to win by encouraging voters to turn out. Republicans attempt to win by suppressing as many votes and typical left voting groups as they can.2 points -
LinkedIn's massive mobile app and website redesign brings Stories, new UI, and more
RazvanZoitanu and one other reacted to wotsit for a topic
Just wish they’d do a setting to turn off seeing things your connections have liked and commented on.2 points -
YouTube expands voting information to help inform users
imachip and one other reacted to devHead for a topic
I think it's funny that all these social media platforms are doing so much work in preparation for the upcoming election, but as far as Trump is concerned, if he doesn't win, then the whole thing is rigged and invalid, and he's going to insist on staying president.2 points -
Amazon announces new cloud gaming service called Luna
Snyper2020 and one other reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Disc has been on life support for an entire console generation2 points -
Epic Games, Spotify, and more form a coalition to fight Apple's App Store policies
300z and one other reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Apple does provide a lot of services for that 30%. Free promotions, editorial recommendations, storage, bandwidth, anonymous telemetry, and so much more! So 30% is fine. What I DO AGREE is that FORCING people to use ONLY the app store is anti-competitive. Apple should allow competing app stores. If Epic, for example, don’t want to give apple the 30%, then fine, Epic should be allowed to distribute their app on their own, cover their own costs for promotions, bandwidth, crash logs, without getting the typical developer support Apple provides for the 30% cut. And those 1k USD phones and 99USD/year dev accounts don't contribute to that?2 points -
Epic Games, Spotify, and more form a coalition to fight Apple's App Store policies
Raa and one other reacted to Neonix1 for a topic
It isn't really the same situation. As a game developer of PC games, you don't need to use the Epic Games Store. You pay a fee to be there, but you're not forced to be there. You can use your own website or any platform to publish your games. Oh if you want certain games on PC you absolutely HAVE TO use the Epic Game Store. Epic has and is continiously paying developers for locking the games exclusivly into the Epic Game Store! Epic has been doing that for YEARS. And if you want to play one of those games on PC - you have no choice but to use Epic Games Store. And the list is QUITE LONG, take a look: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/every-exclusive-game-in-the-epic-games-store/ A Knight’s Quest Afterparty Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Anno 1800 (also available from Uplay) Arise: A Simple Story Atomicrops Auto Chess Battle Breakers Bee Simulator Beyond: Two Souls Bloodroots Cardpocalypse Close to the Sun Control Corruption 2029 The Cycle Dangerous Driving Dauntless Detroit: Become Human Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (also on Uplay) Falcon Age Fortnite Ghost Recon Breakpoint Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Griftlands Heavy Rain Industries of Titan John Wick Hex Journey to the Savage Planet Kine Magic: The Gathering Arena Manifold Garden MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Observation Omen of Sorrow Outer Wilds The Outer Worlds Overpass Paranoia: Happiness Is Mandatory Phoenix Point ReadySet Heroes Rebel Galaxy Outlaw RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Rune II Satisfactory Shakedown: Hawaii Shenmue III The Sinking City The Sojourn Superliminal SuperMash Surviving the Aftermath Tetris Effect Totally Reliable Delivery Service Unreal Tournament Untitled Goose Game The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series Wattam What the Golf? World War Z WRC 8 Yaga Airborne Kingdom – 2020 The Alto Collection – TBA Among Tress – Summer 2020 Before We Leave – TBA Castle Storm 2 – 2020 Chivalry 2 – 2020 Diabotical – June 1, 2020 Dread Nautical – April 29, 2020 The Eternal Cylinder – 2020 Foregone – 2020 Godfall – Holiday 2020 Gods & Monsters – 2020 Maneater – May 22, 2020 No Straight Roads – June 30, 2020 Oddworld: Soulstorm – 2020 Old World – Summer 2020 Ooblets – TBA The Pathless – “Early” 2020 Phantom Brigade – 2020 Predator: Hunting Grounds – April 24, 2020 The Red Lantern – Summer 2020 Rogue Company – 2020 Saints Row: The Third Remastered – May 22, 2020 Samurai Shodown – Spring 2020 Saturnalia – Q4 2020 The Settlers – 2020 Sludge Life – Spring 2020 SnowRunner – April 28, 2020 Solar Ash Kingdom – TBA Spellbreak – TBA Super Meat Boy Forever – TBA, announced on Steam as 2021 release Surgeon Simulator 2 – 2020 Twin Mirror – 2020 Watch Dogs: Legion – 2020 The Wolf Among Us 2 – TBA Zombie Army 4: Dead War – 20202 points -
Windows 10 version 20H2 is here - here's what you need to know
ZakO and one other reacted to Sin2x for a topic
20 is year, H2 means second half if it, nothing cryptic here, and it's much terser.2 points -
Microsoft to release a new perpetual license version of Office next year
MickeForsberg and one other reacted to Chugworth for a topic
What? That's those old plastic things that look like "Save" icons.2 points -
Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online
Geezy reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Look at ReactOS and/or WINE for something you can wrap your head around more easily and legally. Learning to contribute to these projects will teach you a lot about Windows and is experience you can actually add to your resume. While WINE is legal but it uses it's not. Microsoft is specific about what files (such as libraries) could be distributed and what not. For example, WINE could run .net applications but for that, the user needs the net framework and it is illegal to install it in Linux. It happens the same with VC++ applications. I feel like you have no idea how WINE handles this. They aren't redistributing any MS files. When you install an application on Wine, then you usually are installing many libraries that you can't install in Linux. It is the reason why WINE is legal but it's usage commonly it's not. If you install Vc++ redist or any application that includes one of those libraries on Linux then you are a pirate, as simple like that. Some distro of WINE includes installers for frameworks and libraries (Winetricks). WINE does not includes those libraries, but it allows us to install them from the Internet, so WINE is not legal but it is allowing others to install it illegally. How is it pirated if you are getting it from the source? Winetricks is a script to download them...from Microsoft.1 point -
These are the best Xbox One games launching next week
nhjay reacted to techbeck for a topic
Star Wars: Squadrons...reminds me of the old X-Wing and Tie Fighter games. Nice.1 point -
Amazon announces new cloud gaming service called Luna
Geezy reacted to margrave for a topic
Stadia and Luna are not the future. If any streaming is, it will be Xcloud alongside Gamepass Only time will tell really. It's really too early to call it. Plus the others are on ALL devices. xCloud is only Android phones currently. When xCloud comes to desktop then maybe.1 point -
Which One? Micro SD Card, Mini USB Flash Drive or External HD?
spacelordmaster reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
256 is plenty for Windows, Office, Adobe Suite. Put your storage on another by all means, but not your apps.1 point -
Adobe wants to change its PDF game; introduces new mobile experience
MS Bob 11 reacted to AsherGZ for a topic
The content isn't sent to the cloud. Just the formatting is to detect where the images, heading and text is.1 point -
Epic Games, Spotify, and more form a coalition to fight Apple's App Store policies
300z reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
And when the Apple memo leaked that straight up said they want iBooks to be the only ebook store on iOS so people can't switch to Android.1 point -
Apple releases iOS 14.0.1 with default app setting fix
300z reacted to Ccl Ncc for a topic
Of course it was. If Apple was going to be "anti-competitive" they wouldn't have added this option in the first place. They added is cause of pressure from RU and EU as well as other legal issues they are facing.1 point -
Report: Chinese government would rather see TikTok U.S. shut down than being forcefully sold
Billus reacted to macrosslover for a topic
While the Chinese are ######, this fact is irrelevant to Trump's latest presidential temper tantrum. He's selectively applying rules he just yanked out of his fat ass because the users of TikTok epically trolled this idiot regarding the Tulsa rally and he can't go after thousands of teenagers. Trump specifically made it clear that his "order" doesn't affect all of the other computer related businesses these Chinese parent companies do in the USA, from video games (re: Riot, Activision/Blizzard, etc.) on down, so that makes it really obvious what his agenda really is here. Any judge is going to injunction this arbitrary nonsense until after the election. But instead of selling out on his whim, the Chinese could just shutter TikTok for a few months until Biden can clean this mess up too. I'm all for an adult examination of our relationship with China. But the idiot Trump isn't even capable of understanding the scope or nature of the problem. Better for the adults in the room to handle this next year. Look, I don't know where you've been the last 25 years, but no Democrat or Republican politician has given two asses about China and how they were destroying the American manufacturing sector. Clinton started it, Bush enhanced it, and Obama just didn't care. Romney wouldn't have changed anything, Hillary wouldn't have, McCain etc. I don't know where you get this notion that somehow if Biden and his Democrats win, then magically they will become adults and handle China properly. There is literally nothing in Biden's 50 year record to show he will do anything to China. The US government didn't care about China until Trump came in, therefore the so called adult examination of our relationship you call for only happened because of Trump, not anybody else. Dial the TDS down.1 point