MetaFilter posts tagged with license

Jesus registered my hotrod

dersins — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:22:17 -0800

"Jesus is to be mass-produced, imprinted on metal, given a reflective coat and sold for money." The Florida Senate is considering a bill to put Jesus Christ on a license plate. Governor Charlie ("No H.") Crist has come out in support of the bill (or at least in support of not vetoing it). [video]

But Officer ...

netbros — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:02:12 -0800

The Unofficial Guide to the DMV ― This web site was created to provide easy-to-access information and resources for all your Department of Motor Vehicles needs for all 50 states. Details about driver’s licenses, driving records and ID cards, as well as vehicle registrations, title transfers, bills of sale and smog checks are available here. DMV.ORG also offers information you wouldn't think of getting from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You’ll find guides to buying a new car, ways to order a vehicle history report, and links to auto insurance. Got a traffic ticket? DMV.ORG teaches you about online traffic schools, as well as driver's ed courses for new drivers. You can also use DMV.ORG for information about lemon laws and important updates on safety recalls. It isn't all legalese, forms and publications though. Don't miss the fun stuff section that includes several links to interesting license plates and cop jokes for example. This is one content rich, useful site. Sorry, U.S. only.

Yes!

finite — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:42:59 -0800

djb releases code to public domain, including qmail. qmail (and djb's other software) was previously considered "license-free", which meant that it was copyrighted but had no license aside from some simple language that allowed distributing unmodified versions. The practical effect was that distributors of modified versions were forced to distribute their modifications as patches, like this. In the brief video under the first link, djb explains his reasons for releasing these copyrights.

Choose your own photo

KokuRyu — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:54:05 -0800

Virginia DMV [youtube] "In Virginia you can get a reissued drivers license on the spot if you have lost your license or just want a better photo."

Microsoft: Upgraded Motherboard = New Windows License

zouhair — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:17:49 -0800

Microsoft recently made a change to the license agreement saying that a new motherboard is equal to a new computer, hence you need to purchase a new Windows license. Here is what Microsoft has to say:

“An upgrade of the motherboard is considered to result in a “new personal computer” to which Microsoft® OEM operating system software cannot be transferred from another computer. If the motherboard is upgraded or replaced for reasons other than a defect, then a new computer has been created and the license of new operating system software is required.”

The reason Microsoft gave for this term is that “Microsoft needed to have one base component “left standing” that would still define that original PC. Since the motherboard contains the CPU and is the “heart and soul” of the PC, when the motherboard is replaced (for reasons other than defect) a new PC is essentially created.” Microsoft sent a memo to its OEM partners asking them to enforce this new policy, every time they upgrade a computer for a client.

Why did you pull me over, Officer?

Mayor Curley — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:40:46 -0800

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Christian License

dprs75 — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 03:36:44 -0800

When a developer asks 'don't use TYPO3 for NewAge publications, anti-christian messages, sexually explicit material, extreme political propaganda' , would you use the software? Would you respect his wishes?

Register that bicycle

jellybuzz — Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:54:52 -0800

No bicycling in NYC without a license? That's right, a new law -- apparently the first of its kind in the nation -- proposed this week by bike-bashing Bronx Councilwoman Madeline Provenzano, will carry serious fines and even jail sentences for violators who ride unregistered bicycles on city streets. And yes, there will be a $25 per bike registration fee. Way to encourage alternative transport in this crowded, congested, polluted town. What next? Licenses for rollerblades, skateboards, wheelchairs? How about my running shoes -- during peak traffic they're faster and more hazardous to fellow city dwellers than my beat up old Trek, any day.

Geek Plates

KevinSkomsvold — Fri, 28 Nov 2003 00:28:04 -0800

GEEKPLTS4U. License plates of the geek set and the stories behind them.

tpoh.org — Thu, 04 Oct 2001 15:52:27 -0800

Your Phone Number Touch Tones Are Copyrighted! Not to mention the touch tone sequence to just about any other phone number you'll ever dial. You've got two choices: a) Pay a licensing fee, or b) throw all your telecommunications equipment away.

Brilliant. Wish I had thought of it.

john — Wed, 14 Mar 2001 15:45:11 -0800

GarageGames announces that their Tribes 2 engine can be sub-licensed for $100 and the games made through it will be distributed by them.

So who wants to break into the 1st person/3D game market? I have lots of free time...

endquote — Sat, 12 Feb 2000 08:27:19 -0800

With the ACME License Maker you can test out how (an abbreviated version of your) URL would look on the license plate of that new bug you've been looking at.