The music industry is failing in the current setup, and everyone and their grandmother seems to know it, and most people are willing to DL something to avoid the costs.
There is also the whole "how much does the artist get anyway?"
The internet brings up so much that wasn't around with books- (which was probably the original model music industry was based on) and it seems the question of libraries, fair use, and copyright definitions have been trampled on in so many ways.
Artists are disgruntled with contracts, people are disgruntled with costs, and the business is disgruntled with selling losses.
But, there is no reason for a lax to be leved based on a unpredicted media distrubution system. Buisnesses need to adapt, learn and create to survive. And, instead of learning how to deal with what listeners want today: signle songs, low cost, instant availability... they've attacked their consumer base, and are forcing them to pay.
All in all, there is no reason to support this industry. It needs to be revamped into a new successful business model, that takes into account its listening base, and doesn't disrespect, sue and tax them when they are not paying attention.
"Although they are keen to stress the planet is far too hot to support life, they say the finding represents an important proof of concept, showing that it is possible to detect CO2 in the atmospheres of distant planets orbiting other stars, and that the same method could be used to look at planets which might support life."
That the criminals were able to get 3/4 of information for German bank accounts through a call center...
Or that they were were duped into exposing their identity to a bunch of journalists.
Wait... how is this Linux version combating piracy? Its combating the use of stolen software, yes (assuming they don't put windows back on)but the act of pirating the software took place already. And besides, I guarantee there is more than one CD copy of windows hidden somewhere in those cafe's.
I would be curious if the distro has been modified for easier...*ahm* monitoring.
Course, it doesn't stop getting on red flag and pirate windows from a cafe. Or an mp3, or whatever else.
Some people just cannot multitask to drive and deal with interruptions.
I think people need to be tested for distraction responses before being able to get a license.
If you can't maintain concentration with a phone/with surprize loud noises/ with flashing lights from bilboards, whatever- you shouldn't be driving.
I will say- I drive 28 or so miles on the 405 through LA most days of the week. Those 30 miles can take me up to 2 1/2 hours. (and I DO use alternate routes!) I spend on average 4 to 5 hours in a car per day, + work + sleep. I do use my phone, especially in slow, icky traffic. If I'm going less than 10 mph, my phone isn't exactly harmful.
Driving straight isn't the problem for drivers with cell phones. I think it is the merging, turning, u-turns and other various trafficy things - is where people make mistakes.
I would be interested to see a study in what types of driving skills are affected most by cell phone use, vs. say intoxication.
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The music industry is failing in the current setup, and everyone and their grandmother seems to know it, and most people are willing to DL something to avoid the costs.
There is also the whole "how much does the artist get anyway?"
The internet brings up so much that wasn't around with books- (which was probably the original model music industry was based on) and it seems the question of libraries, fair use, and copyright definitions have been trampled on in so many ways.
Artists are disgruntled with contracts, people are disgruntled with costs, and the business is disgruntled with selling losses.
But, there is no reason for a lax to be leved based on a unpredicted media distrubution system. Buisnesses need to adapt, learn and create to survive. And, instead of learning how to deal with what listeners want today: signle songs, low cost, instant availability... they've attacked their consumer base, and are forcing them to pay.
All in all, there is no reason to support this industry. It needs to be revamped into a new successful business model, that takes into account its listening base, and doesn't disrespect, sue and tax them when they are not paying attention.
"Although they are keen to stress the planet is far too hot to support life, they say the finding represents an important proof of concept, showing that it is possible to detect CO2 in the atmospheres of distant planets orbiting other stars, and that the same method could be used to look at planets which might support life."
I'm not sure which is more of a security breach:
That the criminals were able to get 3/4 of information for German bank accounts through a call center...
Or that they were were duped into exposing their identity to a bunch of journalists.
Wait... how is this Linux version combating piracy? Its combating the use of stolen software, yes (assuming they don't put windows back on)but the act of pirating the software took place already. And besides, I guarantee there is more than one CD copy of windows hidden somewhere in those cafe's. I would be curious if the distro has been modified for easier...*ahm* monitoring. Course, it doesn't stop getting on red flag and pirate windows from a cafe. Or an mp3, or whatever else.
Some people just cannot multitask to drive and deal with interruptions. I think people need to be tested for distraction responses before being able to get a license. If you can't maintain concentration with a phone/with surprize loud noises/ with flashing lights from bilboards, whatever- you shouldn't be driving. I will say- I drive 28 or so miles on the 405 through LA most days of the week. Those 30 miles can take me up to 2 1/2 hours. (and I DO use alternate routes!) I spend on average 4 to 5 hours in a car per day, + work + sleep. I do use my phone, especially in slow, icky traffic. If I'm going less than 10 mph, my phone isn't exactly harmful. Driving straight isn't the problem for drivers with cell phones. I think it is the merging, turning, u-turns and other various trafficy things - is where people make mistakes. I would be interested to see a study in what types of driving skills are affected most by cell phone use, vs. say intoxication.