...which Einstein got the bright idea that the way to prevent people from using their intellectual "property" illegally is to take away a legal way to use it?
I mean really, people are going to listen to music on their computers one way or the other. If they can't use their legally paid for CD to do this, the only option they are left with is to find a pirated copy.
You would still go to all the trouble of searching for and downloading a song that may not even be what you are looking for for free, when for a measly buck get a sure thing and listen to it legally forever?
The price is perfect. For $10 you can mix a CD that only has the music that you want, instead of having to buy one that only has one or two songs that you like and the rest is filler.
This puts the ball in the consumers court now...and it will be up to them to show they are willing to pay a reasonable fee to burn legally.
...Proponents of the bill, which include several congressman who have introduced follow-on legislation, say it will save the country money on IT expenditures and reduce software piracy, which in 2000 accounted for about 60 percent of all the software in use at public institutions in Peru, according to the Business Software Alliance (BSA), an industry trade group...
The BSA is creating more open source advocates than any die hard Linux user possibly could.
no doubt the price will eventually come down with broader use. Still, personally I have not "upgraded" my $99 VCR because I haven't seen anything that will record what I want to record for the same price.
" If you accept a donation, try to get the software that goes with the donated computer. The most important software to have is the operating system. A four-year-old computer runs best with four-year-old software, and it often runs much slower on new software. If the computer came with Windows 98, make sure that you get the media (the CD or disks), and the manual that usually contains the Certificate of Authenticity. It is actually required by law to leave the operating system and current license loaded on a donated computer."
"Insiders also need to agree to honor our non-disclosure agreement, keeping the program and any information learned as a Lindows.com Insider confidential."
Wouldn't it be better just supporting Wine and your favorite distro? Open Source and Non-disclosure agreements somehow don't seem to jive in my book.
This topic is old now, but there are two reasons why I keep a dual boot system with Win 95 and Linux. One is Civ2...the most awesome game ever, and two is publishing software, such as Print Master. I bought Civ CTP...but, honestly, it sucks, I chucked it after 30 minutes or so. Civ 2 original, Civ 2 MPG, and Civ 2 Test Of Time...I've bought them all..and still play them all. I bought CTP because I enjoy Linux and want a game that I can play regularly for a break from other things I use my computer for.
I also have tried Free Civ...but though it has progressed well, it just doesn't draw you into the game as the commercial product. They placed sound as one of their future goals but to not hear the destruction of your or your opponents units leaves something sorely missing from the game.
The other reason I keep Windows plaguing my computer is publishing software. For example, Print Master is one of the easiest and effective programs to make Labels, Flyers, Web Pages, etc for a small business. No muss, no fuss, and only costs $40 or so. I have searched in vain for a similar Linux product that ties all publishing needs into on neat product.
Wow....C# is the one word answer??? You are implying that the language is going to be OPEN for everyone to use, and the source available on every platform then so that security flaws could be inspected by everybody? If that is true, it really would be the answer, wouldn't it?
C can return as many values as you'd like in a struc...and assembly can return the value's in a struct and if speed is of essence, use the computers registers too. At some point, you get so "high level", that you forget what you are progamming for.
You know...broadband may be available to everyone else, but where I live they always ask do you run "some version of windows". If the price of a faster connection is to sell my soul, then "no thanks!"
You lost it in your first statement...it is not a "given" that the "sole purpose of sex is procreation". It is "natural" to enjoy sex. Second, there are many more people in the world who have beliefs or follow teachings other than those in your bible. How would you like to be forced to follow the doctrines of a Buddhist even though you are Christian? Learn to live and let live.
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that by making it so CD's won't play on a computer they are practically forcing people to get it illegally elsewhere.
...which Einstein got the bright idea that the way to prevent people from using their intellectual "property" illegally is to take away a legal way to use it?
I mean really, people are going to listen to music on their computers one way or the other. If they can't use their legally paid for CD to do this, the only option they are left with is to find a pirated copy.
You would still go to all the trouble of searching for and downloading a song that may not even be what you are looking for for free, when for a measly buck get a sure thing and listen to it legally forever?
Talk about cheap, lol.
The price is perfect. For $10 you can mix a CD that only has the music that you want, instead of having to buy one that only has one or two songs that you like and the rest is filler.
This puts the ball in the consumers court now...and it will be up to them to show they are willing to pay a reasonable fee to burn legally.
From the section on Peru:
...Proponents of the bill, which include several congressman who have introduced follow-on legislation, say it will save the country money on IT expenditures and reduce software piracy, which in 2000 accounted for about 60 percent of all the software in use at public institutions in Peru, according to the Business Software Alliance (BSA), an industry trade group...
The BSA is creating more open source advocates than any die hard Linux user possibly could.
no doubt the price will eventually come down with broader use. Still, personally I have not "upgraded" my $99 VCR because I haven't seen anything that will record what I want to record for the same price.
Interesting that you picked Ford as an example. At one time the saying was "you can get a Model T in any color, as long as it's black".
Simply not clicking on an icon is no answer either.
You wouldn't take a Big Mac to Burger King and plop Whopper sauce on top of your sandwich, would you?
Neither would you have people simply take a roller and paint the Expedition neon green over the original finish.
Quote from the site:
" If you accept a donation, try to get the software that goes with the donated computer.
The most important software to have is the operating system. A four-year-old computer runs best with four-year-old software, and it often runs much slower on new software. If the computer came with Windows 98, make sure that you get the media (the CD or disks), and the manual that usually contains the Certificate of Authenticity. It is actually required by law to leave the operating system and current license loaded on a donated computer."
What supposed "law" are they talking about here?
Instead of a back button would a cancel button suit you better?
Yep...anything but M$, who wants to control everything.
But Opera isn't Open Source. The only way to cure the ills of M$ is to use code that is open and fixable by everybody.
The Digital Billboard Copyright Act?
From the Lindows insiders FAQ:
"Insiders also need to agree to honor our non-disclosure agreement, keeping the program and any information learned as a Lindows.com Insider confidential."
Wouldn't it be better just supporting Wine and your favorite distro? Open Source and Non-disclosure agreements somehow don't seem to jive in my book.
Please leave me out of those who want the "flashy" part of the web experience. I just want good content thank you.
Cowboy Neal must keep him coming back B-)
The way conservatives when national elections is ensuring majority doesn't rule.
This topic is old now, but there are two reasons why I keep a dual boot system with Win 95 and Linux. One is Civ2...the most awesome game ever, and two is publishing software, such as Print Master. I bought Civ CTP...but, honestly, it sucks, I chucked it after 30 minutes or so. Civ 2 original, Civ 2 MPG, and Civ 2 Test Of Time...I've bought them all..and still play them all. I bought CTP because I enjoy Linux and want a game that I can play regularly for a break from other things I use my computer for. I also have tried Free Civ...but though it has progressed well, it just doesn't draw you into the game as the commercial product. They placed sound as one of their future goals but to not hear the destruction of your or your opponents units leaves something sorely missing from the game. The other reason I keep Windows plaguing my computer is publishing software. For example, Print Master is one of the easiest and effective programs to make Labels, Flyers, Web Pages, etc for a small business. No muss, no fuss, and only costs $40 or so. I have searched in vain for a similar Linux product that ties all publishing needs into on neat product.
Wow....C# is the one word answer??? You are implying that the language is going to be OPEN for everyone to use, and the source available on every platform then so that security flaws could be inspected by everybody? If that is true, it really would be the answer, wouldn't it?
C can return as many values as you'd like in a struc...and assembly can return the value's in a struct and if speed is of essence, use the computers registers too. At some point, you get so "high level", that you forget what you are progamming for.
So, just out of curiousity....how many gpl and open source ppl sent them $5 to help them stay open???
You know...broadband may be available to everyone else, but where I live they always ask do you run "some version of windows". If the price of a faster connection is to sell my soul, then "no thanks!"
Nah..not go science. Benevolent conservatism will lock us in place. I remember when the movie 2001 came out. So many promises. Look where we are now
P2P is only a revolution for those who don't undertand computers. You want something I have...we can trade on IRC, Email...etc.
You lost it in your first statement...it is not a "given" that the "sole purpose of sex is procreation". It is "natural" to enjoy sex. Second, there are many more people in the world who have beliefs or follow teachings other than those in your bible. How would you like to be forced to follow the doctrines of a Buddhist even though you are Christian? Learn to live and let live.
Why?