Apple DVR, while worth pining for, won't happen. It's been made clear that The Man doesn't want you recording *their* television shows. Why would Apple release a PVR when you can simply buy the shows you missed for $1.99 a pop?
Please just conform and buy a Windows PC. Stop trying to be different. You want to consume all this media like a good citizen, right? You need a platform we trust.
Yes, that's a valid assumption. It should be obvious to everyone by now that DRM is more about platform lock-in than really keeping pirates at bay.
This is what really scares me about DRM, tiered internet, and pretty much every other tech-related control scheme we've been reading about lately. In the end, it's about making sure you have a "trusted" software/hardware platform. So much for Linux tech hobbyists like myself. You want to write your own PVR? Illegal. Convert video content that you bought to another format? No way. "But, please take a look at our Approved Device (TM). Just buy that and don't worry about having control; it's just confusing."
I wouldn't blame this on the IntarWeb. Radio Shack is to blame. They switched from a place where you could actually buy parts to build your own radio to a place where you get cell phone plans shoved at you. Me: "Hi, can you show me where you keep the PNP transistors?". Them: "Sure, here's a great cell phone!".
I feel sorry for kids today. I don't know what I would be doing now if I didn't have the local Radio Shack up the street that I could walk to and buy all the circuit parts I needed for my projects...
I'll agree those are cool features and all, but the OP did use the word "MOST". That implies majority. The majority of people couldn't care less about copying games and mods.
I hope you're joking. Oh, wait... you're serious. You really think the MAIN reason is that it can't be cracked.
Please come out of your l33t hax0r hole for just a day and look around. The main reason it's not selling well is the lack of excellent game titles. I know it's probably news to such elites as yourself, but MOST people buy gaming systems to, you know, PLAY GAMES.
Wait a second. You're paranoid about microwave radiation (which in many studies has been shown to not be an issue), but you want a CURRENT APPLIED DIRECTLY TO YOUR SKIN?
What scares me the most is that the telcos want to start looking at the packets and what we do with the internet. Whether this means different levels of service for different web apps, email, whatever, the point is that then they can start to require certain apps. You want internet access? You have to use these Microsoft apps and look at our internet. We need to tell them that the internet is above any particular company, and if I'm a hobbyist that wants to run my own webserver, host my own DNS, whatever - leave me alone! I don't use any Microsoft products, and if I want to push individual TCP/IP packets hand-rolled bit-by-bit, then let me.
Exactly. I read all his responses to security and just couldn't believe that he had teh nerve to write that stuff. He talks about focusing on security since NT, and the 2002 Trustworthy Computing Memo... BUT, let's look at the results. There are still many IE and Windows security holes found all the time.
It's the same talk about "security is our number 1 priority", but they just don't have the results to back it up. Sorry, but it's just the truth.
Apparently nobody watched the Keynote, in which Steve himself said that other components (hard disk, memory, etc) were not faster, so the overall experience would not be as fast as the 2-3x numbers he posted. Based on the specInt numbers he shows, sure, it's a 2-3 times improvement, but even he caveated it!
If this were digg I'd call for a "No digg!" right about now.
Why is there all this talk about running windows on it? Honestly, it's like buying a new Porsche and ripping out the engine and putting a Dodge Neon engine in it.
You want to run Windows and play your precious games and whatnot? Buy a cheap-o Dell. The entire Mac experience is the beautiful combination of hardware and software.
What a great analogy. Thank you! I just don't get it either. I mean, all these people speculating about putting Windows on it. Why? Honestly, why? OS X is leaps ahead of Windows and provides a brilliant computing experience. You'd have to be absolutely loony to buy a beautiful Apple and put Windows on it.
If you really have to use Windows, too, then just put that on your cheap-o Dell and keep the Apple with OS X. The Mac experience is the perfect combination of hardware and software.
If both fail I can assure you it won't be because of DRM. The average Joe doesn't care about DRM. If they hook up their new-fangled HD-DVD player to some old TV that doesn't support the right HDMI copy-protection scheme, and it doesn't work, they will just scratch their heads, blame the generic "technology", and return the player perhaps.
If both fail, it will simply be because the average Joe will only see a slight incremental improvement over current DVDs. Remember, average Joe thinks that watching a DVD on his new HDTV is "high-definition". I'm serious. There have been polls done, and most people think it's HD. Given that current DVDs are good enough, there is not a significant reason to buy the new HD-DVD. The improvement from VHS to DVD was a huge leap; form factor, no rewinding, no degrading, better detail in the image, better sound. From DVD to HD-DVD I'm afraid the improvement is just not noticeable to the "consumer". Just look at the new CD and audio DVD formats; sure, they have superior sound quality, but they are just a niche market for the few audiophiles that can appreciate that improvement.
"We're working on supporting Safari. Please check back soon."
It's said this for months. I've contacted them often (not that I shop at Gap, but just on principle), and I always get a reply that they're 'aware of the issue'.
I was just scammed out of $70 or so buying some DVDs. No big deal, really (I don't buy really expensive stuff on ebay), but it was frustrating to see eBay do absolutely nothing. This particular seller had multiple ebay accounts, multiple email addresses, and multiple paypal accounts. They switch from account to account and close accounts as they get negative feedback. Fortunately, I used PayPal. I know paypal doesn't have a good reputation around here, but they are actually getting me my money back, and took action right away, unlike ebay (paypal is owned by ebay now, but they still operate independently).
"AT&T Inc. and BellSouth Corp. are lobbying Capitol Hill..."...But our politicians are elected to best represent the needs of their constituents (and we all voted, right?), so everything will work out just fine in the best interest of the individual citizen.
...would help users with different contact and calendar software and services synchronize each other's information.
Here, let me help you with that. I think what you really meant was this:...would help users with different Miscrosoft contact and calendar software and services synchronize each other's information.
Sometimes it seems like you go out of your way to avoid explaining things by physics, and instead rely on intuition and more "practical" explainations. Do you do this on purpose? Even when you get more technical, you've starting putting the "Warning: Science Content" signs in. As funny as that may seem, it's rather insulting. People need to know the science involved.
"But things could still be better in both places with tighter gun restrictions"
Oh, here we go. DC has tighter restrictions than VA. Is the crime in DC better? Come on, this logic is tired and just plain stupid. More restrictions really means more restrictions that only the law-abiding citizens will follow, doing nothing to solve the problem since they're following the law already (you know, like the law about NOT MURDERING ANYONE?!?!).
Here's a thought: how about actually punishing the people who DO break the law? That's the real problem. Don't make my life miserable just because I follow the law. Instead, go after the people who actually break the law. I know that makes way too much sense, so it won't be done. The liberals would rather just try to take all away the guns from the good people for some reason.
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Yeah, that's right, because the price is THE ONLY DIFFERENCE. Seriously now. Some people will actually pay more for better products. A shock, I know.
Apple DVR, while worth pining for, won't happen. It's been made clear that The Man doesn't want you recording *their* television shows. Why would Apple release a PVR when you can simply buy the shows you missed for $1.99 a pop?
Please just conform and buy a Windows PC. Stop trying to be different. You want to consume all this media like a good citizen, right? You need a platform we trust.
Yes, that's a valid assumption. It should be obvious to everyone by now that DRM is more about platform lock-in than really keeping pirates at bay.
This is what really scares me about DRM, tiered internet, and pretty much every other tech-related control scheme we've been reading about lately. In the end, it's about making sure you have a "trusted" software/hardware platform. So much for Linux tech hobbyists like myself. You want to write your own PVR? Illegal. Convert video content that you bought to another format? No way. "But, please take a look at our Approved Device (TM). Just buy that and don't worry about having control; it's just confusing."
I wouldn't blame this on the IntarWeb. Radio Shack is to blame. They switched from a place where you could actually buy parts to build your own radio to a place where you get cell phone plans shoved at you. Me: "Hi, can you show me where you keep the PNP transistors?". Them: "Sure, here's a great cell phone!".
I feel sorry for kids today. I don't know what I would be doing now if I didn't have the local Radio Shack up the street that I could walk to and buy all the circuit parts I needed for my projects...
I'll agree those are cool features and all, but the OP did use the word "MOST". That implies majority. The majority of people couldn't care less about copying games and mods.
I hope you're joking. Oh, wait... you're serious. You really think the MAIN reason is that it can't be cracked.
Please come out of your l33t hax0r hole for just a day and look around. The main reason it's not selling well is the lack of excellent game titles. I know it's probably news to such elites as yourself, but MOST people buy gaming systems to, you know, PLAY GAMES.
Wait a second. You're paranoid about microwave radiation (which in many studies has been shown to not be an issue), but you want a CURRENT APPLIED DIRECTLY TO YOUR SKIN?
What scares me the most is that the telcos want to start looking at the packets and what we do with the internet. Whether this means different levels of service for different web apps, email, whatever, the point is that then they can start to require certain apps. You want internet access? You have to use these Microsoft apps and look at our internet. We need to tell them that the internet is above any particular company, and if I'm a hobbyist that wants to run my own webserver, host my own DNS, whatever - leave me alone! I don't use any Microsoft products, and if I want to push individual TCP/IP packets hand-rolled bit-by-bit, then let me.
Exactly. I read all his responses to security and just couldn't believe that he had teh nerve to write that stuff. He talks about focusing on security since NT, and the 2002 Trustworthy Computing Memo... BUT, let's look at the results. There are still many IE and Windows security holes found all the time.
It's the same talk about "security is our number 1 priority", but they just don't have the results to back it up. Sorry, but it's just the truth.
Apparently nobody watched the Keynote, in which Steve himself said that other components (hard disk, memory, etc) were not faster, so the overall experience would not be as fast as the 2-3x numbers he posted. Based on the specInt numbers he shows, sure, it's a 2-3 times improvement, but even he caveated it!
If this were digg I'd call for a "No digg!" right about now.
I'm not buying an Apple unless I can use another OS on it.
Then don't buy one. I, for one, care about good design and will continue to own Apple products.
AND it doesn't run Windows...yet...
Why is there all this talk about running windows on it? Honestly, it's like buying a new Porsche and ripping out the engine and putting a Dodge Neon engine in it.
You want to run Windows and play your precious games and whatnot? Buy a cheap-o Dell. The entire Mac experience is the beautiful combination of hardware and software.
What a great analogy. Thank you! I just don't get it either. I mean, all these people speculating about putting Windows on it. Why? Honestly, why? OS X is leaps ahead of Windows and provides a brilliant computing experience. You'd have to be absolutely loony to buy a beautiful Apple and put Windows on it.
If you really have to use Windows, too, then just put that on your cheap-o Dell and keep the Apple with OS X. The Mac experience is the perfect combination of hardware and software.
If both fail I can assure you it won't be because of DRM. The average Joe doesn't care about DRM. If they hook up their new-fangled HD-DVD player to some old TV that doesn't support the right HDMI copy-protection scheme, and it doesn't work, they will just scratch their heads, blame the generic "technology", and return the player perhaps.
If both fail, it will simply be because the average Joe will only see a slight incremental improvement over current DVDs. Remember, average Joe thinks that watching a DVD on his new HDTV is "high-definition". I'm serious. There have been polls done, and most people think it's HD. Given that current DVDs are good enough, there is not a significant reason to buy the new HD-DVD. The improvement from VHS to DVD was a huge leap; form factor, no rewinding, no degrading, better detail in the image, better sound. From DVD to HD-DVD I'm afraid the improvement is just not noticeable to the "consumer". Just look at the new CD and audio DVD formats; sure, they have superior sound quality, but they are just a niche market for the few audiophiles that can appreciate that improvement.
"We're working on supporting Safari. Please check back soon."
It's said this for months. I've contacted them often (not that I shop at Gap, but just on principle), and I always get a reply that they're 'aware of the issue'.
I was just scammed out of $70 or so buying some DVDs. No big deal, really (I don't buy really expensive stuff on ebay), but it was frustrating to see eBay do absolutely nothing. This particular seller had multiple ebay accounts, multiple email addresses, and multiple paypal accounts. They switch from account to account and close accounts as they get negative feedback. Fortunately, I used PayPal. I know paypal doesn't have a good reputation around here, but they are actually getting me my money back, and took action right away, unlike ebay (paypal is owned by ebay now, but they still operate independently).
"AT&T Inc. and BellSouth Corp. are lobbying Capitol Hill..." ...But our politicians are elected to best represent the needs of their constituents (and we all voted, right?), so everything will work out just fine in the best interest of the individual citizen.
Whew. That was a close one.
Please, learn how to use and spell "lose" properly. You got it wrong twice in one post.
"losses due to pirates" and "...music company lose money!".
It's not that hard!
Anyone else see nothing in the place of a map on Google Maps? I'm using Firefox, and all I get is a big blank image where the map should be...
...would help users with different contact and calendar software and services synchronize each other's information.
...would help users with different Miscrosoft contact and calendar software and services synchronize each other's information.
Here, let me help you with that. I think what you really meant was this:
Sometimes it seems like you go out of your way to avoid explaining things by physics, and instead rely on intuition and more "practical" explainations. Do you do this on purpose? Even when you get more technical, you've starting putting the "Warning: Science Content" signs in. As funny as that may seem, it's rather insulting. People need to know the science involved.
but for the life of me I can't understand why.
It's very, very simple. People are stupid and lazy.
"But things could still be better in both places with tighter gun restrictions"
Oh, here we go. DC has tighter restrictions than VA. Is the crime in DC better? Come on, this logic is tired and just plain stupid. More restrictions really means more restrictions that only the law-abiding citizens will follow, doing nothing to solve the problem since they're following the law already (you know, like the law about NOT MURDERING ANYONE?!?!).
Here's a thought: how about actually punishing the people who DO break the law? That's the real problem. Don't make my life miserable just because I follow the law. Instead, go after the people who actually break the law. I know that makes way too much sense, so it won't be done. The liberals would rather just try to take all away the guns from the good people for some reason.
I just love exploring music and building unlimited playlists on my DJ.
Until you stop paying Yahoo!, that is...