The BBC is not forcing anyone to have their recording, nor are they providing it without intervention.
The user (listener in this case) must go forth and do something (download them) to get these recordings. If they do not, they don't have the recordings, and thus, cannot listen to them. Microsoft provides their browser automatically, with no user intervention. Indeed, trying to get the system without the browser is difficult. The choice is still on the user to download this version or to go to iTunes and grab a version there.
The scenario would have been more similar to Microsoft providing a free browser on their website, while Netscape was charging for theirs. I don't think nearly as many would have cried foul if this had been done.
The above poster jests, but in reality, I was told that I could not install apache and Linux on 3 servers for a project here at work because Linux would not run our corporate virus scanner.
I believe a lot of the reason AIM still has a large userbase is because of the sheer number of family/friends on AOL. If my friends were on MSN, I'd use MSN Messanger.
If they lose the wide access, and as large portions of their memberbase graduates from internet kindergarden, I think AIM membership will drop fairly quickly as well.
In large parts of the south, TWC is not available, even if DSL/Other cable is. I know most of Mississippi is like that. I'm not suprised by this from AOL.
Actually, I'd say you're wrong. Here, in the south, many computer users know at least the basics, and want broadband.
Why, you ask? Simple. Here, in Mississippi at least, we lack high-quality hookers. Since porn is also not paticularly widespread here; our teenagers (and old men) must turn to the internet to satisfy their needs. And because you're able to download porn movies and such faster over broadband, it's quite popular.
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I'm trying it now, and I love it. Well, after I wrote a telnet client to post this.
Sorry, your analogy is not apt.
The BBC is not forcing anyone to have their recording, nor are they providing it without intervention.
The user (listener in this case) must go forth and do something (download them) to get these recordings. If they do not, they don't have the recordings, and thus, cannot listen to them. Microsoft provides their browser automatically, with no user intervention. Indeed, trying to get the system without the browser is difficult. The choice is still on the user to download this version or to go to iTunes and grab a version there.
The scenario would have been more similar to Microsoft providing a free browser on their website, while Netscape was charging for theirs. I don't think nearly as many would have cried foul if this had been done.
"Being John Dvorak is like competing in the Special Olympics. Even if you get your article posted to Slashdot, you're still retarded."
The above poster jests, but in reality, I was told that I could not install apache and Linux on 3 servers for a project here at work because Linux would not run our corporate virus scanner.
I just have to ask, how much is a metric assload? Can you convert it to Libraries of Congress?
I'm sorry, I've already patented that software. My army of lightly-armed attack lawyers will be there shortly.
Satan would never lower himself to the level of playing cards with Celine Dion.
Well, you have the free right.
MS is sure to need money to help finish longhorn by 2010...
(Couldn't resist)
It's Steve Job's Ego. It is all-consuming, and prevents those it has affected from saying anything against Apple.
Apple is not a monopoly. Microsoft is.
Only if you're NOT the son of a former Nigerian dictator.
So let me be the first to say, "ARGGGGHHHH!! We're all going to die!"
Great!
Lower prices for older hardware for me.
When people stop paying for it.
Well, SOMETHING in hand.
Spoken like a true Apple fan: asking how much it costs before what it does! Sorry, couldn't resist.
Ka-Thump, thud thud thud...
I grab the CDs. All of them. And walk out.
Ever seen a STACK of AOL CDs in a microwave?
I believe a lot of the reason AIM still has a large userbase is because of the sheer number of family/friends on AOL. If my friends were on MSN, I'd use MSN Messanger. If they lose the wide access, and as large portions of their memberbase graduates from internet kindergarden, I think AIM membership will drop fairly quickly as well.
In large parts of the south, TWC is not available, even if DSL/Other cable is. I know most of Mississippi is like that. I'm not suprised by this from AOL.
Actually, I'd say you're wrong. Here, in the south, many computer users know at least the basics, and want broadband. Why, you ask? Simple. Here, in Mississippi at least, we lack high-quality hookers. Since porn is also not paticularly widespread here; our teenagers (and old men) must turn to the internet to satisfy their needs. And because you're able to download porn movies and such faster over broadband, it's quite popular.
Winamp. Just because it won't be updated, doesn't mean it's not any good.
I don't think that the SCO Group could convince me that the sky was blue, night was dark, or water was wet.
It would have been difficult to flip cars in New York city 65 million years ago.