In Sweden as well...
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The Swedish government-owned TV networks are exploring similar options. SVT (as they're called, sorry, not sure if their site is available in Anglosaxon) are working on making available all of their archives over the internet.
A small(ish) selection of the historical archives is available, and shows are available online up to a week after having been aired - but the plan is that one day all of the archives will be indexed and digitized and viewable over the intarweb. There's also rumors that this will be completely free for everyone who lives in the country and pays the state-imposed TV-license.
Yes, but this is rather bass-ackwards IMHO. It's kinda like curing head-ache by chopping off your head with a chainsaw. Sure, it works, but it creates some new and interesting problems.
Manually visiting windowsupdate requires WGA. It won't let you in unless it's installed and certified that you're running a "genuine" (whatever the hell that means in reality) windows-install. Sure, if you're happy with what MS puts out on automatic update, then of course this isn't much of a problem - but for those who want more than just the bear (har har) necessities then this is a bit of a hassle.
(and no, cracks and hacks and the like doesn't really qualify. I assume that at least someone out there actually runs a purchased Windows XP-install)
I sure would like to know how that was accomplished. Even though the video is interesting it doesn't really tell the tale.
For all we know it could just be a full-screen movie of a Windows XP install/boot that's running. I want some information on how he got XP to talk EFI.
"I'm looking forward to the next Internet bubble. I don't know what everyone's so negative about. The last bubble was lots of fun."
Possibly he's of this opinion since he was one of the very few who didn't get burned by it? I know several people who got really badly burnt when the bubble popped.
IT also helps make it less vulnerable to kernel mode malware that could take the system down or steal data.
And it also helps with all the stupid DRM that the MPAA/RIAA wants to force down our throats! Yay, when I wanna watch DVDs on my computer in the future I have to get a new OS, new monitor, new graphics card. Thank you for that innovation!
His commentary also takes aim at internet providers and the laws that allow them to act as common carriers without liability for the actions of their users.
Tell me, why the hell should ISP's be responsible for the actions of their users? I don't see the telco getting visits from the FBI as soon as someone suspects them of providing service to "unwanted" elements.
And if you're going to just say no to Microsoft, Apple isn't necessarily the way to go. You're still locked into all sorts of proprietary software and apps.
Admittedly this is partly true. The difference(tm) though is that Apple doesn't regard their customers as piggybanks/greasy morons/retards/irritations to the same extent that Microsoft does. While Apple is a comparatively (spelling?) big fan of DRM and the such when compared to most OSS-projects they do actually produce really stable and beautiful products. They care more for their customers and seem more focused on making the computing experience a "nice" one while Microsoft repeats their eternal mantra about how they'll "make it nice in the next version" and all that crap.
To summarize, you get better value with Apple. Buying Microsoft is essentially like standing in a cold shower ripping up $100 bills.
He believes that rather than adopting technological methods to try to stop unauthorized copying of music, record companies need to do more to remove the incentive for piracy.
Well of course they have to! What they're attempting now is more like trying to cure the symptom rather than curing the disease. And to use yet another metaphor, Sony really is trying to cure head-ache by chopping off the head.
Listen, not a year goes by, not a year, that I don't hear about some escalator accident involving some bastard kid which could have easily been avoided had some parent - I don't care which one - but some parent conditioned him to fear and respect that escalator.
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The Swedish government-owned TV networks are exploring similar options. SVT (as they're called, sorry, not sure if their site is available in Anglosaxon) are working on making available all of their archives over the internet.
A small(ish) selection of the historical archives is available, and shows are available online up to a week after having been aired - but the plan is that one day all of the archives will be indexed and digitized and viewable over the intarweb. There's also rumors that this will be completely free for everyone who lives in the country and pays the state-imposed TV-license.
Yes, but this is rather bass-ackwards IMHO. It's kinda like curing head-ache by chopping off your head with a chainsaw. Sure, it works, but it creates some new and interesting problems.
Manually visiting windowsupdate requires WGA. It won't let you in unless it's installed and certified that you're running a "genuine" (whatever the hell that means in reality) windows-install. Sure, if you're happy with what MS puts out on automatic update, then of course this isn't much of a problem - but for those who want more than just the bear (har har) necessities then this is a bit of a hassle.
(and no, cracks and hacks and the like doesn't really qualify. I assume that at least someone out there actually runs a purchased Windows XP-install)
Well, lucky I've got that brand new tinfoil-hat!
AWESOME! This is obviously soooo true judging from all the other news here today.
OMG. Ponies!!!!
Most membered works
Sounds like something that might be handed out at the AVN Awards or the Hot d'Or Awards.
I sure would like to know how that was accomplished. Even though the video is interesting it doesn't really tell the tale.
For all we know it could just be a full-screen movie of a Windows XP install/boot that's running. I want some information on how he got XP to talk EFI.
Those crazy Germans.
According to the article, he's canadian.
... will it run Linux?
... is in the first post!
what's next from Google:
WORLD DOMINATION! (currently in beta)
"I'm looking forward to the next Internet bubble. I don't know what everyone's so negative about. The last bubble was lots of fun."
Possibly he's of this opinion since he was one of the very few who didn't get burned by it? I know several people who got really badly burnt when the bubble popped.
Microsoft Works.
IT also helps make it less vulnerable to kernel mode malware that could take the system down or steal data.
And it also helps with all the stupid DRM that the MPAA/RIAA wants to force down our throats! Yay, when I wanna watch DVDs on my computer in the future I have to get a new OS, new monitor, new graphics card. Thank you for that innovation!
Don't forget Konfabulator! They bought that as well.
I'm too lazy to search, but wasn't there a posting on /. just the other day where Jakob Nielsen claims that Ajax is teh suxx0r?
Who are we to believe?
[In the year 2015]
:)
Doc: The justice system works swiftly in the future now that they've abolished all lawyers.
I guess we can all dream
I can already hear Xzibit running like mad to get this stuff. Cars that change colors? You've officially been pimped!
His commentary also takes aim at internet providers and the laws that allow them to act as common carriers without liability for the actions of their users.
Tell me, why the hell should ISP's be responsible for the actions of their users? I don't see the telco getting visits from the FBI as soon as someone suspects them of providing service to "unwanted" elements.
And if you're going to just say no to Microsoft, Apple isn't necessarily the way to go. You're still locked into all sorts of proprietary software and apps.
Admittedly this is partly true. The difference(tm) though is that Apple doesn't regard their customers as piggybanks/greasy morons/retards/irritations to the same extent that Microsoft does. While Apple is a comparatively (spelling?) big fan of DRM and the such when compared to most OSS-projects they do actually produce really stable and beautiful products. They care more for their customers and seem more focused on making the computing experience a "nice" one while Microsoft repeats their eternal mantra about how they'll "make it nice in the next version" and all that crap.
To summarize, you get better value with Apple. Buying Microsoft is essentially like standing in a cold shower ripping up $100 bills.
Is this an interesting new spin on hacking attacks, or sheer madness?
It's sheer madness. There's NOTHING positive about botnets. Hello??
He believes that rather than adopting technological methods to try to stop unauthorized copying of music, record companies need to do more to remove the incentive for piracy.
Well of course they have to! What they're attempting now is more like trying to cure the symptom rather than curing the disease. And to use yet another metaphor, Sony really is trying to cure head-ache by chopping off the head.
Meh, I prefer this one
He's coming to somewhere near me?
*reaches for sniper-rifle*
Listen, not a year goes by, not a year, that I don't hear about some escalator accident involving some bastard kid which could have easily been avoided had some parent - I don't care which one - but some parent conditioned him to fear and respect that escalator.
Google.gov coming to a website near you!