I don't find it very surprising that someone obsessed with perfecting the wireless transmission of electricity would envision the wireless transmission of information. The fact that he predicted Apple would abandon flash though, was a bit of a shock.
Joking aside, this sounds like a wonderful project, both on the astronomy side and on the technology side. I can't wait to see what they find out with it.
Out of curiosity, how much would you pay? Also, are you looking for super anonymity when downloading the next update to your favorite distro, or would you rather pay for tools to commit copyright infringement rather than pay for the copyrighted content outright?
It wasn't even an argument...I was being wholly pointless. Jeez, a new "super efficient solar cell of the month" story comes around and everyone puckers their sphincters like they're about to be exposed to the vacuum of space...
Ad revenue will not be a sustainable way for the majority of the internet to fund itself, outside of possibly video sites like Hulu. End users are already paying for those adds, the only difference is they're paying for everybody's. If you use adblock, but still pay for your internet connection, you pay for the adds the guy down the block is viewing.
We'd need to make it analogous to the phone system, with certain sites' addresses being, in effect, "1-800" numbers. Something which must be accounted for in the company's business model. The costs you're addressing wouldn't just appear, they're there already. The only difference is you would be able to see where they are coming from, and know who ultimately pays for them. I would prefer to pay for that which I actually use, rather than try to use what I'm paying for anyway.
Fine then, change the pricing model to a price/GB. Use a two tier system for amount uploaded and downloaded, and show this on the billing statement. This could also give people more of an incentive to keep their PC's secure. As all the spam bouncing around on zombie PC networks would then have an actual cost to the computer's owner other than "Windows is acting funny".
If they're charging a max of $75 for the overages, whats to stop someone from using the $29.95 plan, and maxing the fee...effectively getting an unlimited plan for $104.95 (plus obligatory taxes of course)
I've never had a problem with my local Gamestop. And frankly, I want the employees to play the games. That way if I ask their opinion, I don't get the same spiel I could read in a magazine. Of course, I haven't purchased a "New" game since Guitar Hero II came out (Used games have feelings too damn it, stop treating them as second class software titles!) I might not be as incensed as someone who can't stomach the idea of playing a game someone else spun up before.
Comedy Central seems pretty relaxed after about 1AM...Never thought I would hear so much discussion about Lisa Lampanelli's twat. And I never want to again either.
A research group at his university, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is engineering a spider-like, sticky-footed climbing robot destined to explore Mars
Aha! David Bowie was just a visionary...The Spiders of Mars are on their way!
2009 is the year of the Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac OS X, BeOS, AmigaOS, vi, emacs, and that super-secret OS no one's ever heard of outside the NSA Desktop!
I am always amazed by the amount of wonderful news items, each of which seem to stretch credulity, that appear every year around this time. I wonder if researchers have ever looked into a cause for this...
Parent is sitting on it, accounting for the overly serious tone decrying this article as an April Fool's Day prank, as if he is protecting the poor innocent idiots who can't realize this immediately.
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I don't find it very surprising that someone obsessed with perfecting the wireless transmission of electricity would envision the wireless transmission of information. The fact that he predicted Apple would abandon flash though, was a bit of a shock.
Joking aside, this sounds like a wonderful project, both on the astronomy side and on the technology side. I can't wait to see what they find out with it.
My God! It's full of stars!
Okay...now I am willing to put joking aside.
You have to watch Blaine all the time, Blaine is a pain, and that is the truth.
Out of curiosity, how much would you pay? Also, are you looking for super anonymity when downloading the next update to your favorite distro, or would you rather pay for tools to commit copyright infringement rather than pay for the copyrighted content outright?
I don't want to.
Discuss...
Oh my gawd...They unveiled an invisible phone too?! Truly the future is soon!
The government only lifts people out of poverty to expand the economy in order to produce more tax revenue
A government doesn't lift its people. It is carried upon their backs.
Wait a few more years. Fill the time by getting a life. Have a nice day.
It wasn't even an argument...I was being wholly pointless. Jeez, a new "super efficient solar cell of the month" story comes around and everyone puckers their sphincters like they're about to be exposed to the vacuum of space...
How long does it take to make a new sun? I mean...it will run out eventually...
So basically Road Runner Turbo plan holders get to zip around, while Wyle E. Coyote "Acme" plan holders slam into a firewall?
Ad revenue will not be a sustainable way for the majority of the internet to fund itself, outside of possibly video sites like Hulu. End users are already paying for those adds, the only difference is they're paying for everybody's. If you use adblock, but still pay for your internet connection, you pay for the adds the guy down the block is viewing.
We'd need to make it analogous to the phone system, with certain sites' addresses being, in effect, "1-800" numbers. Something which must be accounted for in the company's business model. The costs you're addressing wouldn't just appear, they're there already. The only difference is you would be able to see where they are coming from, and know who ultimately pays for them. I would prefer to pay for that which I actually use, rather than try to use what I'm paying for anyway.
Fine then, change the pricing model to a price/GB. Use a two tier system for amount uploaded and downloaded, and show this on the billing statement. This could also give people more of an incentive to keep their PC's secure. As all the spam bouncing around on zombie PC networks would then have an actual cost to the computer's owner other than "Windows is acting funny".
If they're charging a max of $75 for the overages, whats to stop someone from using the $29.95 plan, and maxing the fee...effectively getting an unlimited plan for $104.95 (plus obligatory taxes of course)
I've never had a problem with my local Gamestop. And frankly, I want the employees to play the games. That way if I ask their opinion, I don't get the same spiel I could read in a magazine. Of course, I haven't purchased a "New" game since Guitar Hero II came out (Used games have feelings too damn it, stop treating them as second class software titles!) I might not be as incensed as someone who can't stomach the idea of playing a game someone else spun up before.
Comedy Central seems pretty relaxed after about 1AM...Never thought I would hear so much discussion about Lisa Lampanelli's twat. And I never want to again either.
My local public broadcasting station used to carry British comedies on Saturday evenings; Black Adder, Red Dwarf, Fawlty Towers, Are You being Served.
The weird thing was immediately after those shows...they'd run the Red Green Show.
A research group at his university, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is engineering a spider-like, sticky-footed climbing robot destined to explore Mars
Aha! David Bowie was just a visionary...The Spiders of Mars are on their way!
I traded in my Chevy for a Cadillac-ac-ac-ac-ac-ac...you oughta know by now...
The downside is the technology costs 6M USD/man. Yes gentlemen, we have the technology...now which one of you is willing to co-sign this loan with me?
That's just silly...No one would mate with Kate Mullgrue...
Unless...
Go East
You have been molested by a Mullgrue
Are you kidding?!
2009 is the year of the Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac OS X, BeOS, AmigaOS, vi, emacs, and that super-secret OS no one's ever heard of outside the NSA Desktop!
I am always amazed by the amount of wonderful news items, each of which seem to stretch credulity, that appear every year around this time. I wonder if researchers have ever looked into a cause for this...
Now if you'll excuse me...
OMGPONIES
Parent is sitting on it, accounting for the overly serious tone decrying this article as an April Fool's Day prank, as if he is protecting the poor innocent idiots who can't realize this immediately.
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Just going for a flamebait achievement...