I think this is an interesting event, but in a way I feel bad because lately, YouTube has increasingly displayed the characteristics of an e-wreck. Comments not appearing, or not even being posted, stupid policies like the inane message posting limit, and the fact STILL, after sixteen hours from the time a video was posted, I get the "video not available" message. I find this steady state of decay pretty remarkable for a web asset that was once everyone's darling.
Your 30 years of government employment does nothing to reduce or change the suspicious nature of what happened. It hasn't done anything to answer any of the lingering (and very serious) questions about what actually happened, nor has it done anything to return all of the evidence that was (rather conveniently) destroyed.
We will not agree on what happened on 9/11 until there is a full, completely objective and impartial investigation into *everything* that occurred on that horrid day. Too bad that can't happen - most of the evidence was conveniently destroyed, and there are way too many very serious questions that will (probably) never be answered (truthfully). It is our *patriotic duty* to question what happened (relentlessly if necessary).
Now you understand why I feel the way I do about Iran.
I predict that the so-called "attack" they're discussing will occur before Dubya's term is up. I predict that they will identify Iran as the source. Further, Iran will deny it (of course), and thus, refuse to do anything to stop it. Of course, this leaves the US with only one option. Does anyone smell another 9/11 in the making, or is my imagination just running in overdrive?
As for being "pathetic" I guess it depends on which side of the fence you're on. As an avid OSS supporter, I think it's quite successful. Your experience means that people are delaying the adoption of a DRM component masquerading as an operating system, among other things. At least it will give people the opportunity to look beyond the box to see that Linux and Macintosh are two alternatives.
Bull. I've just had the pleasure of sitting down with a recent version of Visio - this is one many examples where Microsoft has taken something that should easy, and due to this inane "we know what you want to do better than you do" mentality, has turned the most simple actions into avenues of total frustration. Linux software can also be frustrating - but it doesn't have far to go before it's less frustrating that what Microsoft has.
I can't say this surprises me. I've seen code from both camps, and I'm not impressed, overall, what I've seen produced by those with degrees. Yes, it's functional, and it works...but it's the same with code from some non-degreed programmers that I've seen.
I have Comcast and have gotten a new IP several times by releasing the old IP, powering off the modem for a few minutes (maybe even an hour or two), then turning it back on, rebooting, and renewing the IP.
If it turns into something thet's merely a different delivery method, with the same small number of people that currently control 90% of the content, it's not a revolution - it's merely a medium shift. Youtube got *started* on a revolutionary path, but now that it's getting deeper into bed with commercial interests, and even offering to pay members for their content, it will eventually become the same thing all over again - just a different method of delivery.
A big part of what made Youtube of interest was the fact that the videos were ORIGINAL, made without undue influence, absent the taint that money brings with it. I hope they at least have the courtesy to display an icon next to paid content- I won't be watching a single one of them. I see this as the start of a downward slide - If I want paid content, I'll watch TV or go to a movie.
And the funny thing is, it's not JUST about HD - it's about anything that comes in contact with it, and it will probably be extended to include other formats.
Microsoft so much as states that Vista was designed to be a "digital rights management platform." If you honestly think this will be used strictly for high-definition media content, I think you will be in for a rude awakening. It's just the first of many steps. Once they have their foot in the door, the rest will be cake.
The only reason you were able to do that is that no encryption keys (the ones that software accessing the transport path will need) have yet been revoked. I'm going to be laughing the day this happens, when EVERY USER relying on these revoked key(s) will be experiencing some manner of degraded performance. Serves them right for even *thinking* about letting Microsoft have this kind of control over their machines.
Uh oh...there seems to be a strong misconception that VVista is about *you*, the customer. It isn't. And until Microsoft opens all of its proprietary formats, it never wlll be.
I suspect because what I said has some truth to it - it IS a locked-down os - with all the new DRM, it is entirely Microsoft's intent. It *was* done to appease the owners of the various content factories. Since when do two unfortunate facts constitute a troll?
Consider this scenario...someone decides to work in a sweat-equity arrangement, whereby he creates a tangible and functional piece of software in exchange for future interest. He by default owns the copyright, since there are no work-for-hire issues (i.e. no compensation is involved). Despite ownership of the copyright, it's entirely conceivable that the code could be rendered useless if someone else patents any of ideas used in the software. (Whether they merit patenting is another issue entirely- we've seen what a mess software patents have become).
It's just another way you can get screwed if you're the one producing the code.
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I think this is an interesting event, but in a way I feel bad because lately, YouTube has increasingly displayed the characteristics of an e-wreck. Comments not appearing, or not even being posted, stupid policies like the inane message posting limit, and the fact STILL, after sixteen hours from the time a video was posted, I get the "video not available" message. I find this steady state of decay pretty remarkable for a web asset that was once everyone's darling.
Duplication of effort isn't bad at all....without it, you'll wind up with another Microsoft.
Your 30 years of government employment does nothing to reduce or change the suspicious nature of what happened. It hasn't done anything to answer any of the lingering (and very serious) questions about what actually happened, nor has it done anything to return all of the evidence that was (rather conveniently) destroyed.
We will not agree on what happened on 9/11 until there is a full, completely objective and impartial investigation into *everything* that occurred on that horrid day. Too bad that can't happen - most of the evidence was conveniently destroyed, and there are way too many very serious questions that will (probably) never be answered (truthfully). It is our *patriotic duty* to question what happened (relentlessly if necessary).
Now you understand why I feel the way I do about Iran.
I predict that the so-called "attack" they're discussing will occur before Dubya's term is up. I predict that they will identify Iran as the source. Further, Iran will deny it (of course), and thus, refuse to do anything to stop it. Of course, this leaves the US with only one option. Does anyone smell another 9/11 in the making, or is my imagination just running in overdrive?
As for being "pathetic" I guess it depends on which side of the fence you're on. As an avid OSS supporter, I think it's quite successful. Your experience means that people are delaying the adoption of a DRM component masquerading as an operating system, among other things. At least it will give people the opportunity to look beyond the box to see that Linux and Macintosh are two alternatives.
If the Dell has a touchpad, and it's anything like the one I'm using now, it will SUCK ASS. Seriously.
Bull. I've just had the pleasure of sitting down with a recent version of Visio - this is one many examples where Microsoft has taken something that should easy, and due to this inane "we know what you want to do better than you do" mentality, has turned the most simple actions into avenues of total frustration. Linux software can also be frustrating - but it doesn't have far to go before it's less frustrating that what Microsoft has.
I think one is certainly due - faulty, unreliable equipment that failed to deliver as promised.
I can't say this surprises me. I've seen code from both camps, and I'm not impressed, overall, what I've seen produced by those with degrees. Yes, it's functional, and it works...but it's the same with code from some non-degreed programmers that I've seen.
I have Comcast and have gotten a new IP several times by releasing the old IP, powering off the modem for a few minutes (maybe even an hour or two), then turning it back on, rebooting, and renewing the IP.
...and they (the content creators) will figure out way to burn the candle at both ends. After all, that's exactly what happened with cable.
If it turns into something thet's merely a different delivery method, with the same small number of people that currently control 90% of the content, it's not a revolution - it's merely a medium shift. Youtube got *started* on a revolutionary path, but now that it's getting deeper into bed with commercial interests, and even offering to pay members for their content, it will eventually become the same thing all over again - just a different method of delivery.
A big part of what made Youtube of interest was the fact that the videos were ORIGINAL, made without undue influence, absent the taint that money brings with it. I hope they at least have the courtesy to display an icon next to paid content- I won't be watching a single one of them. I see this as the start of a downward slide - If I want paid content, I'll watch TV or go to a movie.
They all suck. I say ditch the technology entirely.
Drivers license + Social Security card, or a valid Passport.
And the funny thing is, it's not JUST about HD - it's about anything that comes in contact with it, and it will probably be extended to include other formats.
Microsoft so much as states that Vista was designed to be a "digital rights management platform." If you honestly think this will be used strictly for high-definition media content, I think you will be in for a rude awakening. It's just the first of many steps. Once they have their foot in the door, the rest will be cake.
The only reason you were able to do that is that no encryption keys (the ones that software accessing the transport path will need) have yet been revoked. I'm going to be laughing the day this happens, when EVERY USER relying on these revoked key(s) will be experiencing some manner of degraded performance. Serves them right for even *thinking* about letting Microsoft have this kind of control over their machines.
Also, legitimate Microsoft resellers are affected by piracy and, in some cases, pirated software has been modified and could hurt users, she added.
Hurt users? Like the plethora of security flaws that have cost both consumers and business untold amounts? Or were they referring to something else?
Uh oh...there seems to be a strong misconception that VVista is about *you*, the customer. It isn't. And until Microsoft opens all of its proprietary formats, it never wlll be.
And I hear that Microsoft is still looking for that one person.
I suspect because what I said has some truth to it - it IS a locked-down os - with all the new DRM, it is entirely Microsoft's intent. It *was* done to appease the owners of the various content factories. Since when do two unfortunate facts constitute a troll?
Whether it's for general use, or just to have a look, who wants a locked-down, glorified media OS on their machine? I sure don't.
WATCH OUT FOR PATENTS!
Consider this scenario...someone decides to work in a sweat-equity arrangement, whereby he creates a tangible and functional piece of software in exchange for future interest. He by default owns the copyright, since there are no work-for-hire issues (i.e. no compensation is involved). Despite ownership of the copyright, it's entirely conceivable that the code could be rendered useless if someone else patents any of ideas used in the software. (Whether they merit patenting is another issue entirely- we've seen what a mess software patents have become).
It's just another way you can get screwed if you're the one producing the code.