Obviously. But if this ever got as far as a court system. "But I'm doing free advertising for you" wouldn't be the successful argument that gets the case dismissed. To put it bluntly "Who asked you to?" would be the courts question. From a marketing standpoint you have a point. From a legal basis no.
" When site owner Harry Maugans requested clarification on exactly which wallpapers were copyrighted by Toyota, he was told that for them to cite specifics (in order to file proper DMCA Takedown Notices), they would invoice Desktop Nexus for their labor.""
And then he invoices Toyota for complying with each and everyone of them to the tune of the same dollar amount their bill is. Two can play this game.
"In reality, we're in the opening stages of the e-ink revolution (much like cell phones in the 80's) and that means we won't have a truly GOOD device for many years. Kindle helped really kickstart it. Hopefully we will see color soon, although that is really one of the lower priority things considered."
If you follow one of the links in the story. The future of things talks about the technology behind different kinds of E-ink. Including one which I linked to in the past that does color.
"Northrop Grumman is making available for sale the FIRESTRIKE weaponized laser system. The solid-state laser unit weighs over 400lbs, sends/receives instructions and data via an RJ-45 jack and can be synchronized with additional units to emit a 100 kW beam."
Now you can see why DARPA's working on exoskeletons.
Actually what I had in mind when I mentioned it on the previous story is that AMD could make the SIMD part of the CPU. That way you could use whatever video card you wanted and have the advantages SIMD brought.
"Jordan is barely even cold, the 13th book hasn't been published yet, and everyone is already clambering to get wrist deep into his creative work and exploit it."
Good thing we don't have life plus 70 years so the heirs could defend his "property".
"That, in essence, is the promise of Google Flu Trends, a new Web tool... unveiled on Tuesday, right at the start of flu season in the US. Google Flu Trends is based on the simple idea that people who are feeling sick will tend to turn to the Web for information, typing things like 'flu symptoms; or 'muscle aches' into Google. The service tracks such queries and charts their ebb and flow, broken down by regions and states.""
"But its hindsight talking, because we've probably lost data before too"
Yeah, I've lost several years of insightful posts from MaxwellEdision. Seriously it's easy to say backup. But when the drives in question are Terabyte drives. What are you going to back them up to, and if it's another Terabyte drive then you are right back to the reliability problem that prompted the backup policy in the first place?
"Don't let people experiment with stuff that they might be able to make a bomb out of, or a meth lab because we law enforcement agents can't tell the difference, and besides, only terrorists and criminals are interested in chemical reactions. right?"
The problem with home experimentation isn't that they'll turn out to be a terrorist or a drug maker, but that most human and common of frailties...ineptness, carelessness, apathy, etc. How many experimenters will take the proper precautions in consideration of themselves and others? It's easy to say "I will" but that leaves an awful lot that will not. How many here dispose of used motor oil properly?
""Chemical & Engineering News just ran this story that relates how government regulations create a terribly restrictive atmosphere for people who do chemistry as a hobby. (A related story was previously posted.)"
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"So, if you haven't already upgraded, there's no time like the present."
That's why one should upgrade to [insert commercial software here] version before it's too late.
Obviously. But if this ever got as far as a court system. "But I'm doing free advertising for you" wouldn't be the successful argument that gets the case dismissed. To put it bluntly "Who asked you to?" would be the courts question. From a marketing standpoint you have a point. From a legal basis no.
" When site owner Harry Maugans requested clarification on exactly which wallpapers were copyrighted by Toyota, he was told that for them to cite specifics (in order to file proper DMCA Takedown Notices), they would invoice Desktop Nexus for their labor.""
And then he invoices Toyota for complying with each and everyone of them to the tune of the same dollar amount their bill is. Two can play this game.
Am I going to be the only one who asks the obvious? Why should he be allowed to record the movie?
"In reality, we're in the opening stages of the e-ink revolution (much like cell phones in the 80's) and that means we won't have a truly GOOD device for many years. Kindle helped really kickstart it. Hopefully we will see color soon, although that is really one of the lower priority things considered."
If you follow one of the links in the story. The future of things talks about the technology behind different kinds of E-ink. Including one which I linked to in the past that does color.
I'm sorry but how does Steam and Wiiware fall under the "counted as piracy" figure?
You joke but it's developments like this that put Revelations in a new light (no pun intended).
"Northrop Grumman is making available for sale the FIRESTRIKE weaponized laser system. The solid-state laser unit weighs over 400lbs, sends/receives instructions and data via an RJ-45 jack and can be synchronized with additional units to emit a 100 kW beam."
Now you can see why DARPA's working on exoskeletons.
"It's about creating a pervasive environment of exposure in which you become familiar with a brand/product/logo whatever. "
Browse Slashdot! It's the best.
Fine. Now what programs use this API?
Actually what I had in mind when I mentioned it on the previous story is that AMD could make the SIMD part of the CPU. That way you could use whatever video card you wanted and have the advantages SIMD brought.
Well by ARMing Ubuntu, they'll be prepared to wage war on other OSs.
Looks like they're pushing the financial limits too. Anyway that picture reminded me of Lego.
"If AMD is betting the company on an improved production process..."
They're not. There's a reason they bought ATI and it's not just because they want to get into the graphics business.
"Jordan is barely even cold, the 13th book hasn't been published yet, and everyone is already clambering to get wrist deep into his creative work and exploit it."
Good thing we don't have life plus 70 years so the heirs could defend his "property".
"Perhaps this will cause the price of our TVs to drop?""
I don't know if you're aware of this but the prices on LCDs have been dropping?
"Saving Energy via Web-Cam Based Meter Reading? "
I'd put an induction clamp onto the line in my box and get the data from that point.
""As much as I hate to admit it, it looks like my 13-year-old son is following in my footsteps and preferring interesting, science-based toys."
Why do you hate to admit it?
"(For those that need a clue bat, the above is a joke and I do know what a solar cycle is)."
A solar-powered human on a bicycle.
"That, in essence, is the promise of Google Flu Trends, a new Web tool... unveiled on Tuesday, right at the start of flu season in the US. Google Flu Trends is based on the simple idea that people who are feeling sick will tend to turn to the Web for information, typing things like 'flu symptoms; or 'muscle aches' into Google. The service tracks such queries and charts their ebb and flow, broken down by regions and states.""
Hmmm. *types in Google "Dick falling off"*
"I suspect once capacity gets within 2/3 of harddrive space, you'll see a jump from mechanical to SSD bigtime. I think it will happen within 5 years."
I suspect even sooner you'll see hybrid HDD/SSD drives.
"But its hindsight talking, because we've probably lost data before too"
Yeah, I've lost several years of insightful posts from MaxwellEdision. Seriously it's easy to say backup. But when the drives in question are Terabyte drives. What are you going to back them up to, and if it's another Terabyte drive then you are right back to the reliability problem that prompted the backup policy in the first place?
"Don't let people experiment with stuff that they might be able to make a bomb out of, or a meth lab because we law enforcement agents can't tell the difference, and besides, only terrorists and criminals are interested in chemical reactions. right?"
The problem with home experimentation isn't that they'll turn out to be a terrorist or a drug maker, but that most human and common of frailties...ineptness, carelessness, apathy, etc. How many experimenters will take the proper precautions in consideration of themselves and others? It's easy to say "I will" but that leaves an awful lot that will not. How many here dispose of used motor oil properly?
""Chemical & Engineering News just ran this story that relates how government regulations create a terribly restrictive atmosphere for people who do chemistry as a hobby. (A related story was previously posted.)"
How about those doing home biochemistry?
When are we getting a game where you kill Americans instead?
Microsoft Flight Simulator