Online identites are pretty important for those of us that have been online for quite a long time. I'm know by the name here (which I've used since my bbs dialup days in Fairfield, CA and the apple ogg-net), and a couple others in various MMORPG's, and would not feel 'normal' if I had to use something different. I've been recognized by my two 'normal' game names across different games. One of my EQ names was recognized in Jumpgate, SWG, WOW, and Camelot. Those of us that play and work online benefit greatly from the recognition which can be either good or bad. Preferably good, of course.
It really is irritating when someone snatches your name, but they might use it online also which can be disconcerting.
Someone needs to inform credit card companies of this. I have gotten a few "by reading this you agree to, and accept "
What's good for the goose, is good for the gander.
Yes, I know we're talking about software EULAs, not credit card agreements, but an agreement/contract is governed by the same rules regardless of industry.
"As to your million dollar example the EULA would almost certainly state that modification is not allowed, and by modifying the EULA you are actually making a new offer. Since the copyright holder has never agreed to that offer (by conduct or otherwise) you would be in violation of copyright as you never accepted the holder's only offer of license."
How about this. A copy of the modified EULA is mailed to the software company with a note enclosed that reads "By opening this envelope, you agree to all terms enclosed in this envelope regarding SOFTWARE."
Actually, this is even old news. I've seen references in manufacturing trade magazines about aluminum oxides used to make transparent aluminum for helmet face plates over five years ago.
That's right, it doesn't matter. The broadcast flag will eventually become reality in some way/shape/form. Write your representative all you wish, bitch about it till your old and grey, but it will come wheather you like it or not.
The way I see it she's never been a judge, so we must use whatever metric on her that we can find. Right now that metric is that she used to be a 'big corporation' lawyer, therefore she cannot be trusted to keep the 'peoples' interests.
"On June 2, 2005 SafeNet (NASDAQ: SFNT) announced its intent to acquire MediaSentry; the transaction closed on June 13, 2005. SafeNet, just named as the fastest growing of the top 200 IT companies by Network World magazine with 205% annual revenue growth, develops encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property, and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware, software and chips.
SafeNet has a successful and growing rights management business focus. The combination of SafeNet's strong security and existing copyright protection products and MediaSentry's innovative anti-piracy and business management services provides customers with a comprehensive suite of best-of-breed security offerings."
It's now SafeNet (most likely to try to shield itself from any RICO complaints), and the contact information is... 4690 Millennium Drive Belcamp, MD 21017 Tel: 410-931-7500 TTY Users: 800-735-2258 Fax: 410-931-7524
"Regarding the first two statistics, perhaps that because (a) they're the ones to use the software programs the most, and (b), they're the ones in school."
Wow, I didn't know that being in school can be an excuse to commit crimes. Guess it's time to enroll in the local school then go rob a bank.
Although I agree with you, basically. Actually, the hard part isn't the cable at all, it's the funding. People that invest in these kinds of things are going to find it more convincing to see something crawl up and down a ribbon than to see a bit of carbon.
"Beyond that, you're getting into "hard" vs "soft" SciFi territory. And, lets face it, hard SciFi where the technology is the point of the story just doesn't work in the visual medium - it needs to be read, so your mind and imagination can digest, discover, and consider the implications. It just doesn't work when it's 42 minutes @ 25fps, or even 120 minutes @ 24fps..."
Hard sci-fi isn't particularly about technology, but yeah, it would be hard to get a deep person/event/things into 42 minutes.
but, just because someone takes Gunsmoke, and throws some spaceships into the show doesn't necessarily make it sci-fi.
But, the list is full of shit like Xena (fantasy), Dark Angel (detective/police/fugitive), etc... In most that aren't pure sci-fi, there is just the smallest, most tenuous, link to science fiction.
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Has it really been eight years?
Oh hell, and I thought my UID was pathetic. Look at it this way, at least yours isn't over a million.
Online identites are pretty important for those of us that have been online for quite a long time. I'm know by the name here (which I've used since my bbs dialup days in Fairfield, CA and the apple ogg-net), and a couple others in various MMORPG's, and would not feel 'normal' if I had to use something different. I've been recognized by my two 'normal' game names across different games. One of my EQ names was recognized in Jumpgate, SWG, WOW, and Camelot. Those of us that play and work online benefit greatly from the recognition which can be either good or bad. Preferably good, of course.
It really is irritating when someone snatches your name, but they might use it online also which can be disconcerting.
Someone needs to inform credit card companies of this. I have gotten a few "by reading this you agree to, and accept "
What's good for the goose, is good for the gander.
Yes, I know we're talking about software EULAs, not credit card agreements, but an agreement/contract is governed by the same rules regardless of industry.
"As to your million dollar example the EULA would almost certainly state that modification is not allowed, and by modifying the EULA you are actually making a new offer. Since the copyright holder has never agreed to that offer (by conduct or otherwise) you would be in violation of copyright as you never accepted the holder's only offer of license."
How about this. A copy of the modified EULA is mailed to the software company with a note enclosed that reads "By opening this envelope, you agree to all terms enclosed in this envelope regarding SOFTWARE."
Seems as watertight as a EULA.
Seriously.
I ATTACK THE DARKNESS!
It's not particularly a pyramid scheme. It's more classified as a Ponzi scheme.
Actually, this is even old news. I've seen references in manufacturing trade magazines about aluminum oxides used to make transparent aluminum for helmet face plates over five years ago.
How about Indie Games Tycoon?
That's right, it doesn't matter. The broadcast flag will eventually become reality in some way/shape/form. Write your representative all you wish, bitch about it till your old and grey, but it will come wheather you like it or not.
Motherboard and power supply. I have yet to see a Dell power supply that will hit the 5v light on my cheapo tester.
Your not paying for mod chippers. Your paying for the perception of loss by executives of game companies.
Perhaps Sony missed a payment?
The way I see it she's never been a judge, so we must use whatever metric on her that we can find. Right now that metric is that she used to be a 'big corporation' lawyer, therefore she cannot be trusted to keep the 'peoples' interests.
He actually found a cause, and proposed a cure. Most modern barbers are happy to continually treat symptoms since that's what brings in the big bucks.
No, they do not make Linux products. They make Linux versions of their snooping/drm code. Products are by definition, productive.
From their website...
"On June 2, 2005 SafeNet (NASDAQ: SFNT) announced its intent to acquire MediaSentry; the transaction closed on June 13, 2005. SafeNet, just named as the fastest growing of the top 200 IT companies by Network World magazine with 205% annual revenue growth, develops encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property, and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware, software and chips.
SafeNet has a successful and growing rights management business focus. The combination of SafeNet's strong security and existing copyright protection products and MediaSentry's innovative anti-piracy and business management services provides customers with a comprehensive suite of best-of-breed security offerings."
It's now SafeNet (most likely to try to shield itself from any RICO complaints), and the contact information is...
4690 Millennium Drive
Belcamp, MD 21017
Tel: 410-931-7500
TTY Users: 800-735-2258
Fax: 410-931-7524
"Regarding the first two statistics, perhaps that because (a) they're the ones to use the software programs the most, and (b), they're the ones in school."
Wow, I didn't know that being in school can be an excuse to commit crimes. Guess it's time to enroll in the local school then go rob a bank.
I see it as a move from "free as in speech" to "free as in beer" software. This is ok if you don't have to work for a living (I.E. in academia).
Your going to need it if your not trained to work in that kind of environment.
Yeah, yeah, your cool.
See ya in the old age home.
Although I agree with you, basically. Actually, the hard part isn't the cable at all, it's the funding. People that invest in these kinds of things are going to find it more convincing to see something crawl up and down a ribbon than to see a bit of carbon.
"Beyond that, you're getting into "hard" vs "soft" SciFi territory. And, lets face it, hard SciFi where the technology is the point of the story just doesn't work in the visual medium - it needs to be read, so your mind and imagination can digest, discover, and consider the implications. It just doesn't work when it's 42 minutes @ 25fps, or even 120 minutes @ 24fps..."
Hard sci-fi isn't particularly about technology, but yeah, it would be hard to get a deep person/event/things into 42 minutes.
but, just because someone takes Gunsmoke, and throws some spaceships into the show doesn't necessarily make it sci-fi.
But, the list is full of shit like Xena (fantasy), Dark Angel (detective/police/fugitive), etc... In most that aren't pure sci-fi, there is just the smallest, most tenuous, link to science fiction.
"And how exactly does Firefly finish behind Voyager and Xena?"
How exactly does Firefly finish at all? It's just a western.
Their parents basement.