Can't think of a single thing that has failed due to piracy.
By the time people get around to pirating things, most of the money has already been made.
The MPAA and the RIAA are only interested in keeping their coffers full and their wallets padded, in my opinion, and a majority of the "effects of piracy" that they proclaim are bullcrap.
Greed is the problem. It is a flaw inherent to humans. After all, you don't see dogs cutting corners and ignoring safety regulations in order to increase the size of their bank accounts.
Accidents happen, but I believe that if greed wasn't the driving force in human society, this wouldn't be anywhere close to as bad as it is.
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Yeah, I could see it happening.
(Sorry, I really couldn't resist posting that other reply:D )
What I do is block the Google adsense servers on my Windows machine in the HOSTS file. Add the server name (pagead2.google.com or whatever) and redirect requests for that page to localhost (127.0.0.1)
I would say try a Google search for directions on blocking ads with the HOSTS file, but perhaps you should try Yahoo Search instead.:P
Everything is fine. It was simply a glitch in the holo-matrix. The Doctor has been tinkering with his program again and caused a feedback loop between the holo-emitters and EPS conduits on deck five. Seven has corrected the malfunction.
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Goodie! A more powerful laser for my blu-Ray phaser!
BP employs wonderful artists. Look at how well they oil painted the Gulf.
Perhaps in your world, that is true. In the real world, however, there are lots of reasons why someone would have a need to set up a home web server.
Well, that explains why Hollywood keeps remaking the same movies over again in ten different ways.
Can't think of a single thing that has failed due to piracy. By the time people get around to pirating things, most of the money has already been made. The MPAA and the RIAA are only interested in keeping their coffers full and their wallets padded, in my opinion, and a majority of the "effects of piracy" that they proclaim are bullcrap.
Didn't say Biden wasn't likable. Just that he's done some pretty good gaffes himself. Obama has too.
As opposed to Obama or Biden?
Greed is the problem. It is a flaw inherent to humans. After all, you don't see dogs cutting corners and ignoring safety regulations in order to increase the size of their bank accounts. Accidents happen, but I believe that if greed wasn't the driving force in human society, this wouldn't be anywhere close to as bad as it is.
Except the technology to stop the spill.
All your commas are belong to us!
Since when has the US Government needed any proof to substantiate any of it's suspicions?
Basic OS: $100 Want to be able to connect to a network? Add $25 Want to be able to browse the internet? Add $50 Want to be able to watch videos? Add $20 Want to be able to listen to music? Add $20 Want to be able to install Microsoft Software? Free! Want to be able to install non-Microsoft software? Add $150 Total cost: $365 for less than current retail prices for XP Pro/Vista Ultimate Yeah, I could see it happening.
(Sorry, I really couldn't resist posting that other reply :D )
What I do is block the Google adsense servers on my Windows machine in the HOSTS file. Add the server name (pagead2.google.com or whatever) and redirect requests for that page to localhost (127.0.0.1)
I would say try a Google search for directions on blocking ads with the HOSTS file, but perhaps you should try Yahoo Search instead. :P
all your internets are belong to us
Everything is fine. It was simply a glitch in the holo-matrix. The Doctor has been tinkering with his program again and caused a feedback loop between the holo-emitters and EPS conduits on deck five. Seven has corrected the malfunction.
So it's true. AT&T really does stink.