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  1. Re:Finally on Experts Now Say JFK Bullet Analysis Was Wrong · · Score: 1
  2. Re:Canadians only, the story is NOT bogus on Puretracks Music Store Drops DRM · · Score: 1
  3. PureTracks MP3 FAQ on Puretracks Music Store Drops DRM · · Score: 1
    From: http://www.puretracks.com/content/viewer.aspx?cid= GlobalNav_MP3 (only from Canadian IP addresses. Seems to work with Firefox)

    Q: What are MP3s?
    A: MP3 files are the most common type of digital audio file found today. Flexibility is a key part of music these days, and MP3 files offer the most compatibility of any format. If you have a computer or a digital music device, odds are it plays MP3 files, no matter who makes it.
    Q: So does that mean I can use these songs on my Apple iPod? Phone? PDA? Sony PSP? SANDisk Sansa? Microsoft Zune? Etc.?
    A: Yes
    Q: Are there any restrictions on MP3 files? Do they cost more?
    A: No. MP3 files have no Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions and cost the same as the Windows Media Audio (WMA) files that we sell.
    Q: Why do you have both WMA and MP3 files?
    A: Puretracks' music catalog contains content from all major labels and numerous independent labels. Currently, most of our catalog is available in the WMA format. This is due to the fact that each music label has its own policies regarding the availability of their digital tracks and the format they are allowed to be sold in. As time goes on, we hope to significantly expand our MP3 offering.
    Q: What's the difference between WMA and MP3 files, and which is better?
    A: This really comes down to personal preference. Both file formats offered on Puretracks are delivered in top (192kb) sound quality and are completely virus free. How you intend to use the file should dictate which format you choose to purchase.
    Q: I heard that MP3 files can contain viruses, are they safe?
    A: Every file sold on Puretracks, regardless of the format, is guaranteed to be 100% virus free. While MP3 viruses are uncommon, it is possible to get an infected MP3 file from a source such as a peer to peer (P2P) network. All Puretracks MP3 files are delivered to our customers free of viruses and abnormalities.
    Q: Does this mean I can buy songs from Puretracks on a Mac?
    A: Not yet. But we are definitely working on it.
    Q: What are the terms of use for MP3 files?
    A: Content sold by Puretracks, whether in WMA or MP3 format, is protected by copyrights, trademarks,and/or other proprietary rights under the laws of Canada and other countries. In purchasing MP3's, you agree to use the content only for personal, non-commercial, lawful purposes and not for resale to, or other transfer to, or use by or for the benefit of, any other person or entity.
  4. FP trolling is fun... on Ford Airstream Electric Concept Car · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Man that GM article on the FP had an axe to grind with Ford. I guess I could have used Toyota as the foil for my /mash/ but turn-about makes for more interesting discussion.

  5. Re:He is not a programmer's programmer on Gates' Replacement says Microsoft Must Simplify · · Score: 1

    A programmer's programmer wouldn't allow misleading information to be posted to his website.

    Enable Remote Desktop Remotely:

    reg add "\\machinename\hklm\system\currentcontrolset\contr ol\terminal server" /f /v fDenyTSConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 0

  6. Mod original article... on Why Windows is Slow · · Score: -1, Troll

    +4 Obvious.

  7. Stick w/ Pelco on A DVR Security System That Isn't Based on Windows? · · Score: 2, Informative

    And get a decent f/w system and rules in place in front of the central server and at each location (internet connection) to which you have IP cameras installed.

    Deny all traffic to the server except for the IP addresses and ports of the remote cameras.

    We have been using a Pelco system in this manner with remote cameras on 2 continents for 3 years without incident of virus or trojan or crash.

    The thing you should be worried about with Pelco cameras is the bandwidth usage at night with minimal lighting combined with lower bandwidth video settings. The compression method used can leave artifacts and this compression appears to be done before the "movement comparison" stage where the camera decides to send a new frame. At night with low light levels this causes black level banding and other dotting artifacts to appear. The movement comparison routines see this as... you guessed it MOVEMENT. This result in higher bandwidth usage at night. Our solution? Turn on the lights.

    Stick with Pelco.

  8. Re:Leverage on Other Uses for an AGP Slot? · · Score: 1

    Language changes to suit a society's needs and values. Fixed definitions and spellings of words is a recent (150 years) development. Verbing nouns is popular and accepted tactic by western society. All your protestations to the contrary will not modify this behaviour.

  9. Re:*cough* on Canadians To Douse Chinese Firewall · · Score: 1

    Asked and answered above. 443 = finance and is unlikely to be blocked by a nation with an emerging middle class that enables their continued ascent.

  10. Re:Please Label PDF links! on Adobe Universal Binaries... in 2007 · · Score: 1

    Ummm from the first line of TFS: "According to a pdf on Adobe's website, t..."

  11. The real secret is... on Blog Network to Sell For $20 Million Plus · · Score: 2, Insightful
    From one of deeplinked FA:
    And so the lesson the Manolo he takes away from this for the new bloggers is to be aware that the large part of the mission of the blogging it is to entertain, and so you must write well, in the lively manner.
  12. Re:OK on Google Talk Available Early · · Score: 1

    Go to your options. See the Google Topic. Deselect it and leave your 'humour' elsewhere. GOOG 4EVA hehe

  13. Re:Other bands to test... on Musical Wings Reduce Aircraft Stall Risk · · Score: 1

    Ahh ConAir... Is there any occasion for which this movie doesn't provide a quote?

  14. Re:Before everyone starts bitching about the scree on Video iPod May Arrive in September · · Score: 1

    That's what my friends and I do. So for us it is the main function.

  15. Re:Thoughts on the "Enter" key... on Update on the Optimus Keyboard · · Score: 1
  16. Re:Thoughts on the "Enter" key... on Update on the Optimus Keyboard · · Score: 1
    I RTFA and found the following:

    PT: Any word on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux compatibility?

    AL: I see no reason to make keyboard OS-dependant. As you can see from the current layout we have enough keys for Win or Mac control keys. As well, we made the keyboard several keys larger than usual QWERTY to comfortable fit all the Cyrillic letters (there are 33 of them).

  17. Re:mea culpa on Bill Gates Swears Vow Against 'Son of iPod' · · Score: 1

    So he 'verbed' his 'noun'. Deal. See the collected works of Wheadon, Joss for more examples.

  18. Re:Somebody at GameFAQs claims to have it. on Harry Potter's 'Half Blood Prince' Leaked · · Score: 1

    See Page 30 of that topic. NeonNeon admits it was a lie.

  19. I call bullshit... on Consumers Prefer Movies At Home · · Score: 4, Insightful
    On the numbers about the decline of box office reciepts. See Dave Poland's weblog entry.

    This is yet another press hit for the MPAA in support of their cry of declining revenues due to "internet freeloading scum".

  20. Re:Sex Offender's Registry on Google Map Hack & Chicago Crime Data · · Score: 1

    I know I shouldn't feed you but here goes...

    OK So I have one comment calling me a pervert protector. And the other implying I am pervert prosecutor. I must be doing something right. As stated in my reply to the other post it is these types of stats that were used to provide proof of the need for the USA National Sex Offender Registry.

    The article from SelfHelp magazine is a pointer to a study done for the "Department of the Solicitor General of Canada Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology"

    SelfHelp magazine is made by the APA "the world's largest association of psychologists"

  21. Re:Sex Offender's Registry on Google Map Hack & Chicago Crime Data · · Score: 1

    I said nothing of the sort. I only pointed out the stats that resulted in the formation of the national sex offender registry. I should have made that clear.

  22. Re:Sex Offender's Registry on Google Map Hack & Chicago Crime Data · · Score: 1

    Just under 20% of sex offenders will commit another sex related offense. With approximately 700 000 offenses in the US each year alone the numbers of people released each year who are likely to re-offend is quite high.

    http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/trauma/of fender.html
    http://www.enotes.com/sexual-violence/

  23. Re:Since TFA is a bit short on details... on Trackerless BitTorrent Beta Posted · · Score: 1
    Both the Azureus wiki page you linked in the GP and the original page from TFA say "Kademlia". As well the khashmir page you linked says "based on Kademila".

    So until we have confirmation that the Khashmir implementation is incompatible perhaps you should keep the fud mongering in check. If there is already confirmation then parhaps you could provide a link to support your argument?

  24. Re:How does it compare to Google's desktop search? on Microsoft Finalizes Its Desktop Search Software · · Score: 1

    Try reading from the grandparent again:
    "showing me where in the file it found my search term"

  25. Re:Editors on Maureen O'Gara No Longer Welcome at LinuxWorld · · Score: 1

    heh
    +1 funny.