according to a data recovery company that has released a list of the most remarkable cases of data loss witnessed this year.
British comedian Dom Joly, presenter of Trigger Happy TV, thought the joke was on him when he dropped his laptop, damaging a hard drive containing 5,000 photos, 6,000 songs, a book he was writing and all of his newspaper columns.
Is dropping a laptop really that remarkable? I think they are just trying to name drop on this part.
When will the large record companies, the RIAA, etc. figure out that music has evolved? Music is digital now which means it can be transfered on so many formats that it is impossible for them to control who has what. If everyone remembers, back in the days of tapes, everyone shared music. I remember borrowing tapes and making copies. I never bought music, I bought blank tapes. If a friend didn't have a song I wanted, I listened for it on the radio and recorded it off that (granted the quality sucked). This is basically the same thing as file sharing. Why were they not tracking down the millions of kids that did this in the 80's?
Honestly, What other country would say, basically, "we rule everything so you have to come to us even though your based out of a country we have no control over"?
I try to talk everyone I know into switching to Linux. They always say "What is Linux?" After I explain this, they say "What is an operating system?" And after I explain this, they always say "Don't I already have one of those? Everyone else has Windows. If I switch then you'll be the only one I can go to to get help."
Its not that people don't realize they have a choice. It's that they don't care. They have what works for them and don't want to go through the hassles of switching. And honestly, I'm glad. Not that I like Microsoft, but I don't want to go to all my relatives house after they read on a joke website that typing rm -R/* would make thier computer run faster.
I wonder if all those crazy people that wanted to try and put all internet porn on.xxx tld's are pissed that thier worthless tld didnt go through but an even more worthless tld (.mobi) did?
You have to think though, if someone did start sending a spred of "internet ant.iBody"'s, how would the average Joe know what was good and what was bad? I wouldn't trust any of them but people will say "oh its trying to help" and end up downloading god knows what and then bother me cause they get a penis popup every time they start IE.
But, you are then being ignorant to the fact that a certain branch of a religious group that has said over and over again that they will kill and destroy the western civilization.
And you believe it's ok to destroy an entire country killing millions of people over a small percentage of that country? Using this mentallity, America should have started a war with Montana because a terrorist lived in the state.
That actually was the default password on old Nokia phones. I made many a free calls by reprogramming the default emergency number from 911 to whatever I needed.
More and more people are less and less willing to sacrifice for our country.
but your sig says...
"we're all going to die, but we all don't have to die young"
You seem a little confused. I think your another crazy redneck who jumped on the "I love America! Never talk bad about our President no matter what he does" bandwagon. Think for yourself. America is supposed to mean freedom (although its really just limited priviledge) which means I can choose for myself whether I want to be anonymous when I want and I can hate the country if I choose.
It's actually easier to cheat at IT. Google has the answer to any IT question. If you cant find it on google, then there's a forum setup with someone that'll help you. I know this because (all though I've never been to school for IT) I have a job as a php programmer because I know how to search google for what I need.
Ok. Just because you had experiences with bands in the 80's (an era that was dominated by advertising) does not say anything about bands today. Most bands today are about music and not about money, bitches, and drugs.
As for the mp3 being a loss leader, how do you explain artists such as mc chris who put entire albums on thier site. I agree there are bands out there that just want money but the majority of new artists are recording for the music.
Look at any musicians webpage. The majority have atleast one mp3 for download. The ones that do not, don't because they want to charge its because of bandwidth or lack of web design skill. Also, the 80's was a different time. You toured with major hair bands. Hair bands are about money and not in my opinion (for the most part) artists. Also, if you look at the 80's punk scene, most of the music was given away for free in exchange for a blank tape.
If only I weren't so lazy, and didn't still respect the rights of the artist.
Most artists are all for free music. Most artists want thier music to reach as many people as possible. The main reason for all of this is the record industries and the Metallica wannabe bitches. The artist makes most of the money from the live shows. Granted they make money from cd sales but when compared with live shows it is barely anything.
This will never stop a theft. Do they think the average theif reads slashdot or keeps up with the newest anti-theft messures? No. The average theif has one of the following mentalities:
1) I have a gun. I'm going to point it at this dude and take his shit.
2) Good he's not looking. [swipe]
3) This guy looks like he's got money. [bumps into rich guy] Oh, I'm sorry. [Minutes later...] Sweet, I got a black box thingy that looks technologicy. I'm going to sell it for $10 and buy a rock.
I bet its pretty easy to sell a blackberry for $10 even if its been fried.
Well, if he never made this game then we would live in another universe that did not have this game and all of humanity would be different. The shooting may never have happened in that universe. But then again, maybe I caused it when I stepped on the beetle last year. Damn it, I'm a murderer!
I show off my guilty pleasures. There's nothing funner than driving down around the mall looking for a parking space blasting "Mmmmm Bop" or "Safety Dance" as loud as possible. All the lil "I'm so emo. I'm going to go buy some black clothes" teenagers just look at you like WTF? It's hilarious.
Joke aside, the internet is a media like TV and newspapers and should be treated equally
I completely disagree with this. Part of what makes the internet great is the freedom. Imagine the internet being controlled by the evil FCC. I couldn't even say "fuck that" on a forum.
It didnt generate any profit. However, it did give this unknown actress her 15 minutes of fame. I dont think its really about lonelygirl. I think its really about what the next ones going to do. Soon, the internet videos that all the lil kiddies love to watch are going to be filled with product placement just like the full length movies.
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you should sue for copyright infringement
Did you read the article? The first sentence had a link.
When will the large record companies, the RIAA, etc. figure out that music has evolved? Music is digital now which means it can be transfered on so many formats that it is impossible for them to control who has what. If everyone remembers, back in the days of tapes, everyone shared music. I remember borrowing tapes and making copies. I never bought music, I bought blank tapes. If a friend didn't have a song I wanted, I listened for it on the radio and recorded it off that (granted the quality sucked). This is basically the same thing as file sharing. Why were they not tracking down the millions of kids that did this in the 80's?
Honestly, What other country would say, basically, "we rule everything so you have to come to us even though your based out of a country we have no control over"?
I try to talk everyone I know into switching to Linux. They always say "What is Linux?" After I explain this, they say "What is an operating system?" And after I explain this, they always say "Don't I already have one of those? Everyone else has Windows. If I switch then you'll be the only one I can go to to get help." Its not that people don't realize they have a choice. It's that they don't care. They have what works for them and don't want to go through the hassles of switching. And honestly, I'm glad. Not that I like Microsoft, but I don't want to go to all my relatives house after they read on a joke website that typing rm -R /* would make thier computer run faster.
http://pc.mtld.mobi/switched/findaregistrar.html - List of registrars
I wonder if all those crazy people that wanted to try and put all internet porn on .xxx tld's are pissed that thier worthless tld didnt go through but an even more worthless tld (.mobi) did?
You have to think though, if someone did start sending a spred of "internet ant.iBody"'s, how would the average Joe know what was good and what was bad? I wouldn't trust any of them but people will say "oh its trying to help" and end up downloading god knows what and then bother me cause they get a penis popup every time they start IE.
And you believe it's ok to destroy an entire country killing millions of people over a small percentage of that country? Using this mentallity, America should have started a war with Montana because a terrorist lived in the state.
That actually was the default password on old Nokia phones. I made many a free calls by reprogramming the default emergency number from 911 to whatever I needed.
but your sig says...
You seem a little confused. I think your another crazy redneck who jumped on the "I love America! Never talk bad about our President no matter what he does" bandwagon. Think for yourself. America is supposed to mean freedom (although its really just limited priviledge) which means I can choose for myself whether I want to be anonymous when I want and I can hate the country if I choose.
It's actually easier to cheat at IT. Google has the answer to any IT question. If you cant find it on google, then there's a forum setup with someone that'll help you. I know this because (all though I've never been to school for IT) I have a job as a php programmer because I know how to search google for what I need.
Ok. Just because you had experiences with bands in the 80's (an era that was dominated by advertising) does not say anything about bands today. Most bands today are about music and not about money, bitches, and drugs.
As for the mp3 being a loss leader, how do you explain artists such as mc chris who put entire albums on thier site. I agree there are bands out there that just want money but the majority of new artists are recording for the music.
And no, I didn't say Bob Dylan wasn't an artist.
Look at any musicians webpage. The majority have atleast one mp3 for download. The ones that do not, don't because they want to charge its because of bandwidth or lack of web design skill. Also, the 80's was a different time. You toured with major hair bands. Hair bands are about money and not in my opinion (for the most part) artists. Also, if you look at the 80's punk scene, most of the music was given away for free in exchange for a blank tape.
Most artists are all for free music. Most artists want thier music to reach as many people as possible. The main reason for all of this is the record industries and the Metallica wannabe bitches. The artist makes most of the money from the live shows. Granted they make money from cd sales but when compared with live shows it is barely anything.
This will never stop a theft. Do they think the average theif reads slashdot or keeps up with the newest anti-theft messures? No. The average theif has one of the following mentalities:
1) I have a gun. I'm going to point it at this dude and take his shit.
2) Good he's not looking. [swipe]
3) This guy looks like he's got money. [bumps into rich guy] Oh, I'm sorry. [Minutes later...] Sweet, I got a black box thingy that looks technologicy. I'm going to sell it for $10 and buy a rock.
I bet its pretty easy to sell a blackberry for $10 even if its been fried.
Well, if he never made this game then we would live in another universe that did not have this game and all of humanity would be different. The shooting may never have happened in that universe. But then again, maybe I caused it when I stepped on the beetle last year. Damn it, I'm a murderer!
To quote The Daily Show:
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Short answer: no.
Long answer: noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I show off my guilty pleasures. There's nothing funner than driving down around the mall looking for a parking space blasting "Mmmmm Bop" or "Safety Dance" as loud as possible. All the lil "I'm so emo. I'm going to go buy some black clothes" teenagers just look at you like WTF? It's hilarious.
If you truely could care less what people thought about you then there would be no problem with them judging you as you wouldn't care.
Is it just me or are they trying to put way to much thought into games? I'm a WoW addict but its not my "third place". It's just a game.
I completely disagree with this. Part of what makes the internet great is the freedom. Imagine the internet being controlled by the evil FCC. I couldn't even say "fuck that" on a forum.
It didnt generate any profit. However, it did give this unknown actress her 15 minutes of fame. I dont think its really about lonelygirl. I think its really about what the next ones going to do. Soon, the internet videos that all the lil kiddies love to watch are going to be filled with product placement just like the full length movies.
Sprint uses Earthlink. I have Sprint DSL and it comes with Earthlink's services (which I never use).