WBER is a community radio station in Rochester, NY. Except for it's station manager, and programming director, all of the DJ's are 100% volunteer. As with most forms of math, 2 * 0 = 0.
Though I will say that WBER kicks ass, and is one of the reasons I'm staying in Rochester.
-Paul Mischler
-Secretary, RIT Student Music Association
-http://music.rit.edu/
To me, the photos look like they came off a poorly made picture from a video tape. I have a feeling that if we can get a look at a complete video tape of the event, we'll see these people doing other, more despicable things. I mean, if you're making a wanted poster, you don't use the picture of the bank robber in action with their face masked, you use an image that better shows off their face.
According to Purdue's website, Purdue has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who vandalized property in a four-block area surrounding campus from 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, until 6 a.m. Monday, April 2.
Some good a Trivial Pursuit for the Internet would be... Real world updates way too fast. I remember when Monopoly came out with the ".com" edition. No sooner had it arrived on store shelves then, *poof*, one of the businesses on the board goes under. So much for dead-tree in the Internet.
Posting Lecture notes???
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Hmm... be glad he's giving them away for free, and not selling the lecture notes because that's illegal in California.
That is one hell of an idea, but, according to the Copyright Basics, Circular 1, http://www.loc.gov/copyright/circs/circ1.html#rp ,
IANAL, but it seems like you can only register 1 item,a dn you still have to print out 50 pages of code.
If the work is an unpublished or published computer program, the deposit requirement is one visually perceptible copy in source code of the first 25 and last 25 pages of the program. For a program of fewer than 50 pages, the deposit is a copy of the entire program. For more information on computer program registration, including deposits for revised programs and provisions for trade secrets, request Circular 61, "Copyright Registration for Computer Programs."
If the work is in a CD-ROM format, the deposit requirement is one complete copy of the material, that is, the CD-ROM, the operating software, and any manual(s) accompanying it. If registration is sought for the computer program on the CD-ROM, the deposit should also include a printout of the first 25 and last 25 pages of source code for the program.
That's nice and all, and it may prove date of first publish, but it won't help you whenyou actually come down to awarding damages in court. US laws _require_ you to file a copyright to get the protection.
I'd like to know what the constitutional issue is that is allowing this to be brought before the Supreme Court. I'm guessing it's the Patent/Copyright clause, but I'm not sure.
RIAA Doesn't want it's own music put on Napster. RIAA then controls an opt-in filter. Hence, nobody else's music gets to be on Napster... Thus, no music on Napster... hmm... "We can't win in court, so we'll have to cut off their supplies"...
It was nice for them to mention/. in the article, but it would have been nicer if they had linked to/., or at least said something along the lines of what/. is.
I know I've seen this book somewhere before...
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Are you sure you're revewing the right book?
Geez! This is 2 articles in a row that have messed up Rep. Boucher's name! This guy is doing something "good" for us, the least you could do is get his name right! You started out calling him Dick Boucher last time!
If I spam 10,000 users with get rich quick schemes and no server falls over then what case do people have to bring me to court?
Postal Fraud/Postal Lottery Statutes.
From the US Postal Service:
http://www.usps.com/websites/depart/inspect/chainl et.htm
Chain Letters
A chain letter is a "get rich quick" scheme that promises that your
mail box will soon be stuffed full of cash if you decide to participate.
You're told you can make thousands of dollars every month if you follow
the detailed instructions in the letter.
A typical chain letter includes names and addresses of several individuals whom you may or may not know. You are instructed to send a certain amount of money--usually $5--to the person at the top of the list, and then eliminate that name and add yours to the bottom. You are then instructed to mail copies of the letter to a few more individuals who will hopefully repeat the entire process.
The letter promises that if they follow the same procedure, your name will gradually move to the top of the list and you'll receive money -- lots of it.
There's at least one problem with chain letters. They're illegal if they request money or other items of value and promise a substantial return to the participants. Chain letters are a form of gambling, and sending them through the mail (or delivering them in person or by computer, but mailing money to participate) violates Title 18, United States Code, Section 1302, the Postal Lottery Statute.
(Chain letters that ask for items of minor value, like picture postcards or recipes, may be mailed, since such items are not things of value within the meaning of the law.)
Hardware makers such as Rio, Samsung and Toshiba are expected to offer new music players (at about $200-$300 to start)
Translation: It's not going to be *overly* popular with consumers initially. It's going to have to be RIAA saying "We're not going to buyback cassettes anymore" to actually get stores to adopt this technology (That's how records went out, and CD's came in.)
"locked" until users pay for them via the Web.
I wonder how this is going to be implemented. I'm guessing since the media is write-once, it's going to be some sort of key-based system, which means that key will be good on only one player. (Sounds like fair use is going out the window if that is true.)
Talks continue with retailers, who may be amenable to stocking a new format that fits in current racks
Sure, drop it in a CD case, like so many other things these days. I'm not so sure that music retailers will be too happy to be selling products where additional musical sales are funneled through the web, instead of their own cash registers...
The link i posted was only a temporary search result.
You can find the original text for the bill here:
http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d106query.html
Look up the phrase "music owners listening rights"
(Sorry about that.)
Well, he does represent the state of Virginia, which is really tech-heavy, although I seem to remember he represents a district in southern VA, which isn't as nearly tech heavy.
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WBER is a community radio station in Rochester, NY. Except for it's station manager, and programming director, all of the DJ's are 100% volunteer. As with most forms of math, 2 * 0 = 0.
Though I will say that WBER kicks ass, and is one of the reasons I'm staying in Rochester.
-Paul Mischler -Secretary, RIT Student Music Association -http://music.rit.edu/
I like the end of the article...
;-)
Asked whether they figured out how a way to thwart online banner ads, Watson said yes, they've concluded it's feasible.
But would they do it?
"Of course not," he said after a pause. "That would be illegal."
I think they forgot the "wink, wink, nudge, nudge" part that came after it though
This is what I send back if some idiot sends one of those to me. http://www.kith.org/logos/things/chain.html
These are what are know as "Looking Forward" statements, and are standard on all business press releases.
I mean, take a look at Business Wire for more of these bloated statments. Here's one.
To me, the photos look like they came off a poorly made picture from a video tape. I have a feeling that if we can get a look at a complete video tape of the event, we'll see these people doing other, more despicable things. I mean, if you're making a wanted poster, you don't use the picture of the bank robber in action with their face masked, you use an image that better shows off their face.
According to Purdue's website, Purdue has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who vandalized property in a four-block area surrounding campus from 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, until 6 a.m. Monday, April 2.
Looks like it's no act, no cash.
Some good a Trivial Pursuit for the Internet would be... Real world updates way too fast. I remember when Monopoly came out with the ".com" edition. No sooner had it arrived on store shelves then, *poof*, one of the businesses on the board goes under. So much for dead-tree in the Internet.
Hmm... be glad he's giving them away for free, and not selling the lecture notes because that's illegal in California.
My apologies. I should have said "To collect statuatory damages, you need to file for a copyright."
That's nice and all, and it may prove date of first publish, but it won't help you whenyou actually come down to awarding damages in court. US laws _require_ you to file a copyright to get the protection.
I'd like to know what the constitutional issue is that is allowing this to be brought before the Supreme Court. I'm guessing it's the Patent/Copyright clause, but I'm not sure.
Now THAT is what I call Open (Source) Voting...
RIAA Doesn't want it's own music put on Napster. RIAA then controls an opt-in filter. Hence, nobody else's music gets to be on Napster... Thus, no music on Napster... hmm... "We can't win in court, so we'll have to cut off their supplies"...
It was nice for them to mention /. in the article, but it would have been nicer if they had linked to /., or at least said something along the lines of what /. is.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/cvspr/ Are you sure you're revewing the right book?
"installing the software over the net is too difficult for anyone over 30 years old to install"
:%s/Texas/Florida/[thought]
"Voting using punchcards is too difficult for anyone over 30 to do."
I wouldn't be surprised if this happens in Texas... i mean, look at the moron who came from that state already...
E4 and USB support installed with the OS - $90
Bug fixes to repair the broken IE4 and USB update - $90
Dumbing down the interface even more and being able to call your software "Me" - $100
Reliablity update to fix everything that was wrong with the previous "must-have" updates, particularly the BSOD - $170
Having a penguin for you OS Mascot: Priceless. Bill Gates wants all your money. For everything else, there's Linux.
Geez! This is 2 articles in a row that have messed up Rep. Boucher's name! This guy is doing something "good" for us, the least you could do is get his name right! You started out calling him Dick Boucher last time!
If I spam 10,000 users with get rich quick schemes and no server falls over then what case do people have to bring me to court?
l et.htm
Chain Letters
A chain letter is a "get rich quick" scheme that promises that your
mail box will soon be stuffed full of cash if you decide to participate.
You're told you can make thousands of dollars every month if you follow
the detailed instructions in the letter.
A typical chain letter includes names and addresses of several individuals whom you may or may not know. You are instructed to send a certain amount of money--usually $5--to the person at the top of the list, and then eliminate that name and add yours to the bottom. You are then instructed to mail copies of the letter to a few more individuals who will hopefully repeat the entire process.
Postal Fraud/Postal Lottery Statutes.
From the US Postal Service: http://www.usps.com/websites/depart/inspect/chain
The letter promises that if they follow the same procedure, your name will gradually move to the top of the list and you'll receive money -- lots of it.
There's at least one problem with chain letters. They're illegal if they request money or other items of value and promise a substantial return to the participants. Chain letters are a form of gambling, and sending them through the mail (or delivering them in person or by computer, but mailing money to participate) violates Title 18, United States Code, Section 1302, the Postal Lottery Statute. (Chain letters that ask for items of minor value, like picture postcards or recipes, may be mailed, since such items are not things of value within the meaning of the law.)
Hardware makers such as Rio, Samsung and Toshiba are expected to offer new music players (at about $200-$300 to start)
Translation: It's not going to be *overly* popular with consumers initially. It's going to have to be RIAA saying "We're not going to buyback cassettes anymore" to actually get stores to adopt this technology (That's how records went out, and CD's came in.)
"locked" until users pay for them via the Web.
I wonder how this is going to be implemented. I'm guessing since the media is write-once, it's going to be some sort of key-based system, which means that key will be good on only one player. (Sounds like fair use is going out the window if that is true.)
Talks continue with retailers, who may be amenable to stocking a new format that fits in current racks
Sure, drop it in a CD case, like so many other things these days. I'm not so sure that music retailers will be too happy to be selling products where additional musical sales are funneled through the web, instead of their own cash registers...
That statement was also made on January 4.
Toss in a little yellow Journalism, and you send a company reeling like Europe's beef industry.
Slashdot Past Story - January 30
Slashdot Past Slashback - February 5
The link i posted was only a temporary search result.
You can find the original text for the bill here: http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d106query.html Look up the phrase "music owners listening rights" (Sorry about that.)
Orrin Hatch is also an "actor". He appeared (as himself) in the movie Traffic.
Well, he does represent the state of Virginia, which is really tech-heavy, although I seem to remember he represents a district in southern VA, which isn't as nearly tech heavy.
It's not the first time he's been mentioned on Slashdot (At least in comments.) He also made a very good statement with his Music Owners' Listening Rights Act of 2000 propsal. Too bad this one got buried in committee.
/. community. Take a look at his picture... He really is one of us.
He's really in tune with the