Anyone have a store front with double click shopping before Barnes and Nobles used it? If so, patent it and make Barnes and Nobles switch to triple click shopping!
Speak into a microphone and order items off the internet. No need to click or type. Special software processes speach. Software can even alter shipping methods based on a person's tone. For example: "I would like to order a box of tacks" uses standard delivery whereas "Give me Brittney Spears now!" specifies same day shipment.
The software can make suggestions to tailor orders too. For example, should one forget to order the optional bumper, tires, spare tire, engine, etc. with an auto purchase the software will automatically recommend it.
This is great! Anyone tried it in the US? I think it's a nice way to get rid of old (non biological) trash. I could send all my non-recycables to them: pizza boxes, empty motor oil cans, soiled rags, etc. You can even put in a thank you note for providing the postage!
Can the return addressed envelope be used in this manner in the US? Any legal issues with this?
The change would help AT&T reduce dependence on its shrinking consumer long-distance telephone business
The reason why AT&T's business is shrinking is because they are a bunch of sphinkters. I just left AT&T because their long distance prices are too high compared to competition. I called AT&T to let them know I was switching and the representative wanted to know why. I told het AT&T cost too much and she became defensive and said that they weren't. When I told her what my new service was charging me she shut up and said goodbye.
So are there any books anyone would recommend as a guideline for issues to consider when contemplating joining a startup? Preferably from an author that has been involved with a successful startup and a failed one.
Why was this moderated down to redundant? I don't see a similar question being posted previously. Also, my comments were only slightly off-topic but was on-topic to its parent which was a valid post.
Looks like it could be levitation by fast moving air through a tube. Don't know how a sumo wrestler would be levitated though. I don't think there are big enough wind generators.:)
Police want the author of the ransom letters to contact Detective Chief Inspector Simon Chesterman, of Milton Keynes CID, on 01908 686000 and quote reference number 86519900, to negotiate the exchange.
This news just in.. Here is a transcript of an anonymous call just placed into the police on the possible return of the enigma machine
Inspector Simon Chesterman: Hello?
Anonymous caller: Hello Inspector Chesterman, I calling about the stolen enigma machine that I have in my possesion and would like to negotiate return of the item.
Ispector: What item are you calling about now?
caller: The enigma machine
Inspector: The enigma machine, let's see here what was that about now?
caller: Someone stole it from a museum, I bought it in good faith, and now would like to negotiate its safe return.
Insepctor: Sorry not ringing a bell. Do you have a case reference number?
Caller: A what?
Inspector: A case reference number. I can't lookup the case without the number.
Caller: I'm sorry I don't have it.
Inspector: Then I'm sorry, can't help ya
Caller: Look I'm sure that you have the case file sitting right on top of your desk. Or just ask anyone else, I'm sure they will know what I am talking about.
Inspector: I'm sorry we are extrodinarily busy today so no one is free to ask.
Caller: It's very simple. This device is a high ticket and newsworthy item. Just take my info. I'm sure that you will get a call from the museum soon asking if anyone has called, and will have my info handy.
Inspector: Well I would like to accomodate but I can't file your info without the case file, which I can't find without the reference number.
Caller: Oh bloody hell. {hangs up}
Inspector: {to himself} If only people would be prepared before they call...
"Should there be a statute of limitations on being a jerk?" he asked. "Maybe the answer is no. I thought I would toss [the idea] out."
and
Recognizing that anyone is entitled to make a mistake or to think a less than perfect thought,
I get the feeling this judge personally offended someone via email then that someone found out about it later on. Clue to judge... a person will always be a jerk until they change their attitude.
You have reached the legal capacity of my limited brain. Sorry, can't answer that one.
Opinion wise, I would say that it would be legal since the only part that you are copying is the public domain stuff. If you scan the sheet music into an image file then it would be illegal though.
As I mentioned in a previous thread in this article (Re:Just read the print!), "anonymous viewing information" does not equal "account information". Their privacy policy makes a distinction between the two throughout the policy. Also, the policy does not metion that one's "account information" will be kept private. Finally, remember that their policy can change at any time so it is essentially a non-binding policy.
The real question is even if Tivo adhears to the "spirit" of the policy what is there to prevent the third parties from abusing user information? They do not have privacy policies at all.
you are free to recreate the song in sheet music form
You cannot take a musical score from say Mozart that a sheet music company prints up and photocopy it. That is copyright infringement against the music company that printed the music. You can manually copy note by note to a blank musical staff sheet and even sell it again (at least I think you can sell it).
In constrast if you took a living composers sheet music and copied it note for note like above then you are infringing on the copyright of the actual music.
The fine print doesn't mention your "account information"; the above refers to your "personal viewing information". There is a distinction between the two throughout the privacy policy.
BTW, their "policy" is crap. They say it can be changed anytime:
This privacy policy may change over time.
And you accept their DYNAMIC policy by using the Tivo service:
Use of your Recorder or the TiVo Service will signify your acceptance of these privacy policies.
By using their service you are agreeing to allow them to alter their privacy policy at whim. So if you want to use their Tivo service and they want to share ALL your information with everyone in the world then the only choices you have is: let them or drop their service.
Question is, will they reinburse a lifetime subscription if you don't agree with a change in their policy? IANAL, but what kind of contract is this if you agree to the terms(by using and paying for their service) then they can go ahead and change the contract to seemingly limitless ends?
The royalty rate is not disclosed either. I believe Wired or Cnet had an article recently that mentioned this. Rates vary greatly from company to company.
Deceased for how long? If they had bought the rights from a modern composer then they probably still hold the rights. How are they supposed to collect royalties on a classical composer from the 18th century? Most of these composers weren't even Americans. This music is probably in the public domain now.
Of course, performace rights and the printing of the sheet music is protected. The music itself isn't though.
This unit along with Tivo have little user information on the front. For some reason I am not able to check out Replay's web site (poor work connection) so I don't know what it looks like.
The Tivo has 2 LED's on the front: power and recording. All information is displayed on screen. Couldn't they have at least diplayed a clock? I would have liked to see a little more info on the front of the unit. For example, the Tivo dials uses the phone every night for updates. Couldn't there be any indication that it is online? Channel indicator? On screen is fine but sometimes I am a bit lazy and don't want to press the remote control button to check the clock, channel, etc.
I guess anything more than 2 LEDs would have cost WAY too much?!?
The datasheet is vague on the type of mainboard being used. Is it ATX? Since they don't support Win2K, Linux, etc. I suspect that there are a lot of proprietary junk on it. Who would want that? It would be a pain to upgrade CPU/motherboard combos later on.
I am forced to use IE at work but I use Netscape at home. Yes, Netscape has the slower load time but that's unfair to judge since MS makes IE load at startup.
I like features of Netscape over IE: 1) bookmarks are stored in one file instead of shortcuts so I only have 1 file to transfer back and from work to access all my bookmarks. 2) for web design I like Netscape because of you can right click and view images easier. You can only save the image in IE.
The only thing I like in IE over NS is the easier method to manage bookmarks. You can right clock on the bookmark menu at delete one or move it around. In NS you have to "edit bookmarks".
Let it go! That fucking junked-up trailer trash hellhole of a "space station" should never have been put in orbit in the first place.
That "junk pile" is old (20+ years ?). I commend the Russians for having accomplished what they did with MIR. I am sure (although I don't have references handy) that MIR has provided lots of useful research. If Russia didn't have general financial problems then MIR would have had even more exciting research come from it. Maybe Russia would have invented the "destination MIR" publicity stunt before NBC.
Doug Davis went on to say that, "the initial difficulties between DC and the hacker community was due to DC's lawyers being set on the default setting of 'evil'. The problem was not discovered until they had sent several C&D letters out."
Davis noted that, "due to slight oversight many companies forget about default settings in products and only notice the problem once it is exploited."
Seriously, why is it necessary to make sure that SDMI is hacker proof. With the DMCA all RIAA needs is a trivial (alla rot-13) encryption scheme and any software that circumvents it would be illegal in the US.
The DMCA makes my job easier. I no longer need to worry about strong security because any attempts at bypassing my lax security is illegal. Also, any illegal information that I encrypt with a 2 character password zip file would be inadmissible in court. Isn't the DMCA wonderful!?!
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Anyone have a store front with double click shopping before Barnes and Nobles used it? If so, patent it and make Barnes and Nobles switch to triple click shopping!
Speak into a microphone and order items off the internet. No need to click or type. Special software processes speach. Software can even alter shipping methods based on a person's tone. For example: "I would like to order a box of tacks" uses standard delivery whereas "Give me Brittney Spears now!" specifies same day shipment.
The software can make suggestions to tailor orders too. For example, should one forget to order the optional bumper, tires, spare tire, engine, etc. with an auto purchase the software will automatically recommend it.
This is great! Anyone tried it in the US? I think it's a nice way to get rid of old (non biological) trash. I could send all my non-recycables to them: pizza boxes, empty motor oil cans, soiled rags, etc. You can even put in a thank you note for providing the postage!
Can the return addressed envelope be used in this manner in the US? Any legal issues with this?
The change would help AT&T reduce dependence on its shrinking consumer long-distance telephone business
The reason why AT&T's business is shrinking is because they are a bunch of sphinkters. I just left AT&T because their long distance prices are too high compared to competition. I called AT&T to let them know I was switching and the representative wanted to know why. I told het AT&T cost too much and she became defensive and said that they weren't. When I told her what my new service was charging me she shut up and said goodbye.
Hey AT&T... higher prices != happy customers
Corporations are a separate entity. Corporations are responsible to pay taxes just like each individual stock owner.
So are there any books anyone would recommend as a guideline for issues to consider when contemplating joining a startup? Preferably from an author that has been involved with a successful startup and a failed one.
Why was this moderated down to redundant? I don't see a similar question being posted previously. Also, my comments were only slightly off-topic but was on-topic to its parent which was a valid post.
Looks like it could be levitation by fast moving air through a tube. Don't know how a sumo wrestler would be levitated though. I don't think there are big enough wind generators. :)
Police want the author of the ransom letters to contact Detective Chief Inspector Simon Chesterman, of Milton Keynes CID, on 01908 686000 and quote reference number 86519900, to negotiate the exchange.
This news just in.. Here is a transcript of an anonymous call just placed into the police on the possible return of the enigma machine
Inspector Simon Chesterman: Hello?
Anonymous caller: Hello Inspector Chesterman, I calling about the stolen enigma machine that I have in my possesion and would like to negotiate return of the item.
Ispector: What item are you calling about now?
caller: The enigma machine
Inspector: The enigma machine, let's see here what was that about now?
caller: Someone stole it from a museum, I bought it in good faith, and now would like to negotiate its safe return.
Insepctor: Sorry not ringing a bell. Do you have a case reference number?
Caller: A what?
Inspector: A case reference number. I can't lookup the case without the number.
Caller: I'm sorry I don't have it.
Inspector: Then I'm sorry, can't help ya
Caller: Look I'm sure that you have the case file sitting right on top of your desk. Or just ask anyone else, I'm sure they will know what I am talking about.
Inspector: I'm sorry we are extrodinarily busy today so no one is free to ask.
Caller: It's very simple. This device is a high ticket and newsworthy item. Just take my info. I'm sure that you will get a call from the museum soon asking if anyone has called, and will have my info handy.
Inspector: Well I would like to accomodate but I can't file your info without the case file, which I can't find without the reference number.
Caller: Oh bloody hell. {hangs up}
Inspector: {to himself} If only people would be prepared before they call...
"Should there be a statute of limitations on being a jerk?" he asked. "Maybe the answer is no. I thought I would toss [the idea] out."
andRecognizing that anyone is entitled to make a mistake or to think a less than perfect thought,
I get the feeling this judge personally offended someone via email then that someone found out about it later on. Clue to judge... a person will always be a jerk until they change their attitude.
You have reached the legal capacity of my limited brain. Sorry, can't answer that one.
Opinion wise, I would say that it would be legal since the only part that you are copying is the public domain stuff. If you scan the sheet music into an image file then it would be illegal though.
As I mentioned in a previous thread in this article (Re:Just read the print!), "anonymous viewing information" does not equal "account information". Their privacy policy makes a distinction between the two throughout the policy. Also, the policy does not metion that one's "account information" will be kept private. Finally, remember that their policy can change at any time so it is essentially a non-binding policy.
The real question is even if Tivo adhears to the "spirit" of the policy what is there to prevent the third parties from abusing user information? They do not have privacy policies at all.
I forgive you, but Dogbert says, "Bah".
you are free to recreate the song in sheet music form
You cannot take a musical score from say Mozart that a sheet music company prints up and photocopy it. That is copyright infringement against the music company that printed the music. You can manually copy note by note to a blank musical staff sheet and even sell it again (at least I think you can sell it).
In constrast if you took a living composers sheet music and copied it note for note like above then you are infringing on the copyright of the actual music.
The fine print doesn't mention your "account information"; the above refers to your "personal viewing information". There is a distinction between the two throughout the privacy policy.
BTW, their "policy" is crap. They say it can be changed anytime:
This privacy policy may change over time.
And you accept their DYNAMIC policy by using the Tivo service:
Use of your Recorder or the TiVo Service will signify your acceptance of these privacy policies.
By using their service you are agreeing to allow them to alter their privacy policy at whim. So if you want to use their Tivo service and they want to share ALL your information with everyone in the world then the only choices you have is: let them or drop their service.
Question is, will they reinburse a lifetime subscription if you don't agree with a change in their policy? IANAL, but what kind of contract is this if you agree to the terms(by using and paying for their service) then they can go ahead and change the contract to seemingly limitless ends?
So what if someone is deaf in one ear. Will they get a discount for not being able to listen in stereo?
The royalty rate is not disclosed either. I believe Wired or Cnet had an article recently that mentioned this. Rates vary greatly from company to company.
Deceased for how long? If they had bought the rights from a modern composer then they probably still hold the rights. How are they supposed to collect royalties on a classical composer from the 18th century? Most of these composers weren't even Americans. This music is probably in the public domain now.
Of course, performace rights and the printing of the sheet music is protected. The music itself isn't though.
As easy as some people think SDMI will be cracked... maybe this artificial net can detect the watermark in SDMI and remove it.
This unit along with Tivo have little user information on the front. For some reason I am not able to check out Replay's web site (poor work connection) so I don't know what it looks like.
The Tivo has 2 LED's on the front: power and recording. All information is displayed on screen. Couldn't they have at least diplayed a clock? I would have liked to see a little more info on the front of the unit. For example, the Tivo dials uses the phone every night for updates. Couldn't there be any indication that it is online? Channel indicator? On screen is fine but sometimes I am a bit lazy and don't want to press the remote control button to check the clock, channel, etc.
I guess anything more than 2 LEDs would have cost WAY too much?!?
The datasheet is vague on the type of mainboard being used. Is it ATX? Since they don't support Win2K, Linux, etc. I suspect that there are a lot of proprietary junk on it. Who would want that? It would be a pain to upgrade CPU/motherboard combos later on.
I am forced to use IE at work but I use Netscape at home. Yes, Netscape has the slower load time but that's unfair to judge since MS makes IE load at startup.
I like features of Netscape over IE:
1) bookmarks are stored in one file instead of shortcuts so I only have 1 file to transfer back and from work to access all my bookmarks.
2) for web design I like Netscape because of you can right click and view images easier. You can only save the image in IE.
The only thing I like in IE over NS is the easier method to manage bookmarks. You can right clock on the bookmark menu at delete one or move it around. In NS you have to "edit bookmarks".
Let it go! That fucking junked-up trailer trash hellhole of a "space station" should never have been put in orbit in the first place.
That "junk pile" is old (20+ years ?). I commend the Russians for having accomplished what they did with MIR. I am sure (although I don't have references handy) that MIR has provided lots of useful research. If Russia didn't have general financial problems then MIR would have had even more exciting research come from it. Maybe Russia would have invented the "destination MIR" publicity stunt before NBC.
Doug Davis went on to say that, "the initial difficulties between DC and the hacker community was due to DC's lawyers being set on the default setting of 'evil'. The problem was not discovered until they had sent several C&D letters out."
Davis noted that, "due to slight oversight many companies forget about default settings in products and only notice the problem once it is exploited."
- sounds reasonable. Even /. is not immune to it.
Seriously, why is it necessary to make sure that SDMI is hacker proof. With the DMCA all RIAA needs is a trivial (alla rot-13) encryption scheme and any software that circumvents it would be illegal in the US.
The DMCA makes my job easier. I no longer need to worry about strong security because any attempts at bypassing my lax security is illegal. Also, any illegal information that I encrypt with a 2 character password zip file would be inadmissible in court. Isn't the DMCA wonderful!?!