Just means all those MS certified people will have to learn something else, something they should be doing ANYWAY, to hedge their bets in an industry that undergoes changes much faster than most other industries. At no point was it ever said we live in a time where a single lifetime career guarantees income.
The problem isn't lack of innovation on the part of Microsoft, its their lack of security. While security would definitely be an issue for a software company in a level playing field, there is no level playing field for Microsoft. Having a monopoly in OS software, their need isn't security first as there's no real competition for them on the desktop. They can continue to add new features into their software without much fear a lack of security will eat into their bottom line. After all, most users want features over security. This is a fact.
Technology today empowers every person that has access to it. There was a time when the movie and recording industry used to create decent products, and their first goal was to please those that actually forked over the cash the industries depend on. Now, its about pleasing the stockholders, and hoodwinking the general public, that same general public they rely on to keep their industries successful. While the article in question isn't really anything but an observation, it remains to be seen what these industries will do to keep their revenue streams up in the face of an ever increasingly empowered and educated public.
I am not a member of any RIAA company. I write/record/produce/distribute my own music. I permit free downloading, free dissemination, and all I expect in return is that my music isn't plagiarized. See the link below.
And thats a reason NOT to do something? Hardly. A "proper boycott" precludes piracy, so as much as they may want to blame p2p, it just wouldn't be a plausible, or credible claim.
Now its just a matter of getting all those p2p people to Do The Right Thing.
I fail to see why you file traders complain. 99% of traded material IS copywritten, and not intended for mass distribution for free.
I have said, time and time again, that if you want to send these businesses/associations/etc a message, send it with your dollars. Boycott their products/services. But DON'T give them ammunition by trading in illegal materials.
heh I actually thought you were serious there for a sec, but then it occurred to me that no one uses activex as a means for security-related activities.
Whether you think movies, audio, etc should be allowed to be copied or not, is irrelevant. Do the LEGAL thing and purchase your music, or share only files that are explicitly permitted by the owners to be shared. In this way, you're exempt from potential litigation, and the example you set for others is a positive one.
If you have a beef with the [MP|RI]AA, then demonstrate that beef with your money, boycott music and movie purchases, but DO NOT download illegal copies. It makes for hypocrisy, the same thing you accuse [MP|RI]AA of.
The law is pretty clear. If you use copyrighted works in your own works without the authors permission, then make money from that work, you have broken the law.
A complete rewrite of smtp is an excellent idea. Prevent spoofing of source email addresses, disable html in email, possibly even limit attachment types and/or sizes.
Consider the movie ratings system. It's not in any way government regulated; it's run entirely by the Motion Picture Association of America. Whatever disputes I have with their policies and practices, you have to admit, the industry has been fairly successful at eliminating the need for government regulation through self-regulation.
You can choose what movie to see, or not to see, or whether to see one at all. We don't have that choice with unsolicited email.
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...As for technology and government, those are both invalid examples. Why? The very nature of DRM is a closed, secret system. It has to be. Opening it up and letting people see how it works makes it trivially circumventable, and destroys the monopoly on playback devices it tries to manufacture...
Whoa, does this also presume the likes of openssh etal are closed, and secret as well? And trivially circumventable?
No one said DRM MUST be closed, or secret. Note the source code for openssl/openssh, and all OSS based on these is no less secure for being open source. The real problem is Big Business needs to commoditize DRM to maintain some revenue model, then use law to help endorse/enforce that revenue model. THATS why Big Business wants DRM to be closed and secret. Sounds like the RIAA huh?
Its been a pleasure having this intelligent discourse with you, without the flaming, namecalling etc so rampant here.:)
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Business forced CDs on the market, guess what the number one media for music distribution is, the CD.
And when the government mandated switch to hdtv is in full effect? Does this negate the use of vcr's altogether? (I mention this because I don't know if vcr's will be useless in a digital/hdtv environment) If yes, vcr taping of network television programming is a moot point. And if by paying for the service that provides the content (ie; cable) means they're not paying for that content, then sure, your TV argument stands, the vcr/hdtv issue stated above notwithstanding.
The potential for abuse by the controllers of DRM is certainly there, but the potential for abuse from any controlling body of any kind of technology, government, etc. exists as well, does that mean technology, goverment etc. should be defeated as well?
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...You give Joe Average a set-top box that he can record his favorite shows on, but only play them back for 48 hours after recording, and Joe will flip you off and go back to using his VCR. Which doesn't try to tell him how he's allowed to use it....
And when Joe finds his VCR can't access the material he wants to view? Just because the device doesn't control how he can access it doesn't mean the content can't. As for the 48 hr limitation you arbitrarily chose, how is that different from vhs/dvd rentals? You have to return them, so there's a limitation right there. If you're inferring its ok to rent vhs/dvd's, copy them, then return them, thats piracy, plain and simple.
You seem to think DRM isn't inevitable. Yet you offer no arguments as to WHY it isn't. Referring to Bruce Schneier doesn't bolster your "argument".
You need to open your eyes to whats going on around you. Business will drive DRM implementation, not Joe Sixpack. The majority of consumers are sheep, they not only will accept DRM, but after a time, they'll forget what it was like without it.
Its fine to be idealistic, but lets face it, its greed that makes the world go 'round. And its the RIAA/MPAA etal that HAVE the money to lobby for these changes, sad but true. Time to lobby your local government reps, just like they do. THATS how you'll make a difference in your DRM war.
In spite of the "industry", I choose to create for the sake of itself. I'm not after a record deal, I just want to create, and have total control over distribution. To this end, I offer my music from my web site www.ardynet.com, with the only proviso that distribution is unlimited as long as the copyright is retained.
Want to send a message to the CRIA/RIAA? Hit them where it hurts, the bottom line. Don't buy their products until the breadth/scope/quality has vastly improved. I'm not advocating music piracy by any means, but there's a TON of freely available music out there, you just have to look for it. When you find an independant artist whose music you enjoy, support them by purchasing their CDs, or making a donation to them.
Due to the people at slashdot.org linking to this site without asking the owners or the hosters, asciipr0n.com is offline until further notice. Maybe you guys should start mirroring the sites you link to...
Sounds familiar, matter of fact, I said the very same thing:)
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Just means all those MS certified people will have to learn something else, something they should be doing ANYWAY, to hedge their bets in an industry that undergoes changes much faster than most other industries. At no point was it ever said we live in a time where a single lifetime career guarantees income.
As opposed to the likes of the [RI|MP]AA having their lobby groups pressure governments to legislate their antiquated business models for eternity?
The problem isn't lack of innovation on the part of Microsoft, its their lack of security. While security would definitely be an issue for a software company in a level playing field, there is no level playing field for Microsoft. Having a monopoly in OS software, their need isn't security first as there's no real competition for them on the desktop. They can continue to add new features into their software without much fear a lack of security will eat into their bottom line. After all, most users want features over security. This is a fact.
Technology today empowers every person that has access to it. There was a time when the movie and recording industry used to create decent products, and their first goal was to please those that actually forked over the cash the industries depend on. Now, its about pleasing the stockholders, and hoodwinking the general public, that same general public they rely on to keep their industries successful. While the article in question isn't really anything but an observation, it remains to be seen what these industries will do to keep their revenue streams up in the face of an ever increasingly empowered and educated public.
now now garcia....:)
I am not a member of any RIAA company. I write/record/produce/distribute my own music. I permit free downloading, free dissemination, and all I expect in return is that my music isn't plagiarized. See the link below.
And thats a reason NOT to do something? Hardly. A "proper boycott" precludes piracy, so as much as they may want to blame p2p, it just wouldn't be a plausible, or credible claim.
Now its just a matter of getting all those p2p people to Do The Right Thing.
I have said, time and time again, that if you want to send these businesses/associations/etc a message, send it with your dollars. Boycott their products/services. But DON'T give them ammunition by trading in illegal materials.
heh I actually thought you were serious there for a sec, but then it occurred to me that no one uses activex as a means for security-related activities.
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404 on the mp3, wtf....
I'm not.
Blocking icmpv6 will stop it.
If you have a beef with the [MP|RI]AA, then demonstrate that beef with your money, boycott music and movie purchases, but DO NOT download illegal copies. It makes for hypocrisy, the same thing you accuse [MP|RI]AA of.
At present, nmap has limited ipv6 capabilities, are you going to add more ipv6 functionality in the near future?
The law is pretty clear. If you use copyrighted works in your own works without the authors permission, then make money from that work, you have broken the law.
The only fix is a complete rewrite of SMTP protocol, and totally outlawing spam completely.
...myself.
A complete rewrite of smtp is an excellent idea. Prevent spoofing of source email addresses, disable html in email, possibly even limit attachment types and/or sizes.
You can choose what movie to see, or not to see, or whether to see one at all. We don't have that choice with unsolicited email.
Whoa, does this also presume the likes of openssh etal are closed, and secret as well? And trivially circumventable? No one said DRM MUST be closed, or secret. Note the source code for openssl/openssh, and all OSS based on these is no less secure for being open source. The real problem is Big Business needs to commoditize DRM to maintain some revenue model, then use law to help endorse/enforce that revenue model. THATS why Big Business wants DRM to be closed and secret. Sounds like the RIAA huh?
Its been a pleasure having this intelligent discourse with you, without the flaming, namecalling etc so rampant here. :)
And when the government mandated switch to hdtv is in full effect? Does this negate the use of vcr's altogether? (I mention this because I don't know if vcr's will be useless in a digital/hdtv environment) If yes, vcr taping of network television programming is a moot point. And if by paying for the service that provides the content (ie; cable) means they're not paying for that content, then sure, your TV argument stands, the vcr/hdtv issue stated above notwithstanding.
The potential for abuse by the controllers of DRM is certainly there, but the potential for abuse from any controlling body of any kind of technology, government, etc. exists as well, does that mean technology, goverment etc. should be defeated as well?
And when Joe finds his VCR can't access the material he wants to view? Just because the device doesn't control how he can access it doesn't mean the content can't. As for the 48 hr limitation you arbitrarily chose, how is that different from vhs/dvd rentals? You have to return them, so there's a limitation right there. If you're inferring its ok to rent vhs/dvd's, copy them, then return them, thats piracy, plain and simple.
You seem to think DRM isn't inevitable. Yet you offer no arguments as to WHY it isn't. Referring to Bruce Schneier doesn't bolster your "argument". You need to open your eyes to whats going on around you. Business will drive DRM implementation, not Joe Sixpack. The majority of consumers are sheep, they not only will accept DRM, but after a time, they'll forget what it was like without it.
Its fine to be idealistic, but lets face it, its greed that makes the world go 'round. And its the RIAA/MPAA etal that HAVE the money to lobby for these changes, sad but true. Time to lobby your local government reps, just like they do. THATS how you'll make a difference in your DRM war.
Want to send a message to the CRIA/RIAA? Hit them where it hurts, the bottom line. Don't buy their products until the breadth/scope/quality has vastly improved. I'm not advocating music piracy by any means, but there's a TON of freely available music out there, you just have to look for it. When you find an independant artist whose music you enjoy, support them by purchasing their CDs, or making a donation to them.
Sounds familiar, matter of fact, I said the very same thing :)