I agree totally that just because I don't like the price I don't have the right to steel something, which is why I have not stolen Photoshop. I use Photoshop Elements. There are features of Photoshop that I would love to have, however. I think its a poor business decision on the part of Adobe, and that was my initial point-- if they lowered the price, I think they would have far less piracy and in the end they would have more sales and more profit. Just my two cents.
My point exaclty... Everyone who is into digital photography has a copy of photoshop. I seriously doubt that all these people paid for it. It seems to me Adobe would be wise to charge for like $40 for Photoshop and vastly broaden the base of paying customers.
I am an amatuer photographer. Its really funny how just about EVERYONE I know who is into photography has a copy of photoshop. Hmmm... They can't afford a new $500 flash, but they can afford $500 for Photoshop.
Its obvious to me the Photoshop is way, way overpriced. Now, Adobe is free to charge whatever they want for it, but the average Joe is not willing to dump $500 on software.
True, counterfeiting software is not a "right", but its bound to happen when companies overcharge. Why do you think people are so quick to download music and copy CDs?
This guy has an interest in tech companies going out of business. What is the difference between what he says and what the dot-commers were saying 3 years ago when they were constantly bragging about huge internet growth predictions?
Sure, helping people is good--- but do you think Thomas Edison invented the light bulb because he wanted to help people? Nope- he wanted to get rich. I think both are possible. In fact, its the pursuit of personal interests that have caused the greatest advanced in society.
with nature seems to work so well, why not? I live in Illinois and each fall we are swarmed by millions upon millions of Japanese Lady-Bug-Like Orange Beatles. They were put here to fight Aphids, but they have no predators (birds won't even eat them because they emit this foul stench). They area all over the place and nothing can stop them.
So, what kind of checks and balances will there be on man-made viruses? None- you just cannot introduce anything into nature so quickly. I think the possible outcome is clear. This is downright frightening. I think I'll go rent The Stand this weekend.
Any thoughts on why Foxnews is killing CNN in the ratings? Maybe its because people are sick of CNN's efforts to plant liberal agendas in so-called objective report?
Certainly it will take a while. Unfortunately, people with terminal cancer whose alternative is worse than any possible side-effects, will have to wait for further research and FDA red tape for many years.
It just seems so obvious (to me anyway) that the first company to allow downloands of portable mp3s will be a winner. I would happily pay $1.00 for each mp3 downloaded, as long as I can take it anywhere. I really think that it would be easier to just pay $1.00 for an mp3 than to try to find someone who has it already and copy it. Sure, people are going to get mp3s without paying, but people will dot that no matter what. If its easier to pay than to "steal" it, I think most people will simply pay the minimal fee. Why is this such a hard idea to grasp and why isn't anyone doing it?
As it stands, why in the world would I want music that I can only play on one computer. Sure, I can burn a CD, but who cares about that? I don't want to have to lug a bunch of CDs around.
What's this? People making sense on Slashdot? Thanks for the rational posts.
The Bush administration inherited a bad economy, a dot com bust, and the first attacks on US soil since World War II (and the worst in history), so I would say they have pretty much done a kickass job, considering the circumstances.
A better question to ask is how does corporate spending NOT translate into more jobs?
Every time corporations spend more money someone, somewhere along the line has a job and more jobs are being created. Even if company A is only buying new computers, someone, somewhere has to be employed to sell the computers, build the computers, build the software to go on the computers, support the computers, and on and on and on.
I think IT is still "where its at", its just that this time around it will be without all the bogus hype. Think about in the early days of the car industry, when there were hundreds of auto companies. The economy just couldn't sustain it and they fell apart.
I have to laugh when people act as though software jobs will never return. We just have to learn what niche of software we fit into. Software QA, management, and specialized programming jobs will continue to be available, and I think they will grow tremendously. Its natural to be pessimistic, but I think there is much reason to be optimistic if you are a kickass techie, so this new should come without surprise.
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I agree totally that just because I don't like the price I don't have the right to steel something, which is why I have not stolen Photoshop. I use Photoshop Elements. There are features of Photoshop that I would love to have, however. I think its a poor business decision on the part of Adobe, and that was my initial point-- if they lowered the price, I think they would have far less piracy and in the end they would have more sales and more profit. Just my two cents.
My point exaclty... Everyone who is into digital photography has a copy of photoshop. I seriously doubt that all these people paid for it. It seems to me Adobe would be wise to charge for like $40 for Photoshop and vastly broaden the base of paying customers.
I am an amatuer photographer. Its really funny how just about EVERYONE I know who is into photography has a copy of photoshop. Hmmm... They can't afford a new $500 flash, but they can afford $500 for Photoshop.
Its obvious to me the Photoshop is way, way overpriced. Now, Adobe is free to charge whatever they want for it, but the average Joe is not willing to dump $500 on software.
True, counterfeiting software is not a "right", but its bound to happen when companies overcharge. Why do you think people are so quick to download music and copy CDs?
Perhaps he is trying to talk business down (just as Bush was accused of "talking down the economy" in 2000).
This guy has an interest in tech companies going out of business. What is the difference between what he says and what the dot-commers were saying 3 years ago when they were constantly bragging about huge internet growth predictions?
Sure, helping people is good--- but do you think Thomas Edison invented the light bulb because he wanted to help people? Nope- he wanted to get rich. I think both are possible. In fact, its the pursuit of personal interests that have caused the greatest advanced in society.
Proving once again that greed is good....
I guess I was most surpised to learn that Chewbaka is gay.
with nature seems to work so well, why not? I live in Illinois and each fall we are swarmed by millions upon millions of Japanese Lady-Bug-Like Orange Beatles. They were put here to fight Aphids, but they have no predators (birds won't even eat them because they emit this foul stench). They area all over the place and nothing can stop them.
So, what kind of checks and balances will there be on man-made viruses? None- you just cannot introduce anything into nature so quickly. I think the possible outcome is clear. This is downright frightening. I think I'll go rent The Stand this weekend.
if we don't get to see Merry and Pippen go back to the Shire and kick Sauruman's butt. That was the icing on the cake of a wonderful tale.
Have gotten me lost so many times!
Do you honestly believe that any of the candidates involved know or even give a crap what web server their sites are hosted on?
Let me guess-- you voted for Bill Clinton because he played the Sax on MTV, didn't you?
Any thoughts on why Foxnews is killing CNN in the ratings? Maybe its because people are sick of CNN's efforts to plant liberal agendas in so-called objective report?
Sci-Fi flicks with big budgets are rarely the best movies around. The Matrix (I) was an exception, and I was hoping that II was just more plot.
If critics don't like III then that could be a good things. Critics never like any of my favorite movies.
Do you mean that the movie was sold out or the directors/writers sold out and made a crappy movie?
I really want this movie to be good, but I have a bad feeling that it will be a bit of a letdown.
It was a piece of (genius) Kurt Vonnegut humor...
Certainly it will take a while. Unfortunately, people with terminal cancer whose alternative is worse than any possible side-effects, will have to wait for further research and FDA red tape for many years.
It just seems so obvious (to me anyway) that the first company to allow downloands of portable mp3s will be a winner. I would happily pay $1.00 for each mp3 downloaded, as long as I can take it anywhere. I really think that it would be easier to just pay $1.00 for an mp3 than to try to find someone who has it already and copy it. Sure, people are going to get mp3s without paying, but people will dot that no matter what. If its easier to pay than to "steal" it, I think most people will simply pay the minimal fee. Why is this such a hard idea to grasp and why isn't anyone doing it?
As it stands, why in the world would I want music that I can only play on one computer. Sure, I can burn a CD, but who cares about that? I don't want to have to lug a bunch of CDs around.
So you think Dean won't support offshore work/free trade?
Nope. I expect you to believe it because its the truth.
You seem a little angry. Is there anything I can do to help?
What's this? People making sense on Slashdot? Thanks for the rational posts.
The Bush administration inherited a bad economy, a dot com bust, and the first attacks on US soil since World War II (and the worst in history), so I would say they have pretty much done a kickass job, considering the circumstances.
A better question to ask is how does corporate spending NOT translate into more jobs?
Every time corporations spend more money someone, somewhere along the line has a job and more jobs are being created. Even if company A is only buying new computers, someone, somewhere has to be employed to sell the computers, build the computers, build the software to go on the computers, support the computers, and on and on and on.
I think IT is still "where its at", its just that this time around it will be without all the bogus hype. Think about in the early days of the car industry, when there were hundreds of auto companies. The economy just couldn't sustain it and they fell apart.
I have to laugh when people act as though software jobs will never return. We just have to learn what niche of software we fit into. Software QA, management, and specialized programming jobs will continue to be available, and I think they will grow tremendously. Its natural to be pessimistic, but I think there is much reason to be optimistic if you are a kickass techie, so this new should come without surprise.
I do not favor gun control, but I really appreciate your opinion. Those who try to silence anyone who disagrees on an issue are scoundrels!
Another liberal conspiracy theorist...
So why are Republicans radio shows "shill"? Because you disagree?
And why is it that my tax dollars fund liberal radio when you aren't forced to pay taxes to fund conservative radio?