Here here, I couldn't agree more sir
I think most humans tend to catagorize life quickly and easily as "something like us" or "something chemically/geneticall/biologically" like us" in terms of needs/structure.
Extraterrestrial life may well defy definition for a long time, simply because either we havent experienced it yet, or we have and didnt recognize it for what it is.
Agreed. And it's possible that some other forms of life could be so unlike us that we wouldn't even recognize them as life. And the same with them for us. It might even be impossible for us to even see each other.
If you're joe shmoe user then this is a big deal. You could actually make your own shareware dreamcast game. People could download it over the internet. We go back to the days of the Apple II and C64 where big game makers started out of someones basement.
Joe Shmoe user isn't going to be making any games, let alone one worth the download. Joe Shmoe and most everyone else won't buy the dreamcast to make games. And "big game makers" could still be starting out of someone's basement--using Linux and running on a *gasp* PC. But they're all busy trying to run Linux on blenders or Atari consoles.
If you wanted to store it on DVDR it would be explicitly illegal. Even if you wrote your own recording and playback programs. You should have the right to choose what medium you store your own speech on. Shouldn't you?
those idiots in the shiny suits dancing around? WTF did they call those guys? Bunny people? They should make the list just for the sheer embarassment it caused anyone who had to work with their products.
It seems to me that with 1024 pins scanning a surface for "attractive forces" generated by microscopic scratches and dots would be rather susceptible to myriad outside forms of interference. My habit of resting my leg on my tower, for instance, wouldn't be so wise. What about electrical intereference (inside the case and outside), ambient radio, etc? Not to mention the writing side of the process.
1. How are they going to ban me of selling my copy of Age of Empires to my brother for $10?
2. Word of mouth spreads quickly on the Internet, I can't wait to see how they are going to ban negative reviews
1. If they have their way, every install will require registration. Installs will be allowed on ONE machine only. Your brother would have paid $10 for a coaster. Remember, the scary part of this legislation is that software companies, in addition to the government, can work enforcement.
2. Lawsuits, lawsuits, lawsuits. A review on PC Gamer or c|net carries a lot more weight than one disgruntled gamer in Idaho (or wherever). They'll selectively sue, like they do already.
Enforcement is difficult but remember, they still own the software, not you.
What about cached sites? You could just do a Gogle search and open the cached page instead. Oops, did I just give them more to filter?
Who decides this anyway? In a dank basement double-cubicle somewhere in Gotham:
"Freshmeat.org?"
"Definately sounds like porn. Probably kiddie stuff..."
"Ok. Let's check it out" [drool]
"Heh, it's our job!"[click, click, click]
"Ugh, how disappointing..."
"Disgusting."
"Filter?"
"Definately. Under self-help.Occult and militant, too."
"I'll do porn for good measure."
"Um...no. That file doubles as our "Adult Site Finder" for the guys upstairs."
"Oh, yeah..."
Who comes up with these names?
It points to either:
1. Ultracheesy administrators trying to sound intimidating.
2. Someone who just spent the day in the bargain bin at Best Buy (Carnivores, Privateer, Loderunner, Dragon[any word here]).
3. A huge smokescreen (with DragonWare ME already being used).
4. A funny joke.
I think the purpose of this software is to filter out for the user. Not to stop transmission. I don't see a user who invests in this to also download a plugin to circumvent it.
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This device is similar, but safer in two ways. You press just one button and you have to upload to your PC, giving you precious time to stop that impulse buy.
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Agreed. And it's possible that some other forms of life could be so unlike us that we wouldn't even recognize them as life. And the same with them for us. It might even be impossible for us to even see each other.
Martin Spamer, no kidding.
Joe Shmoe user isn't going to be making any games, let alone one worth the download. Joe Shmoe and most everyone else won't buy the dreamcast to make games. And "big game makers" could still be starting out of someone's basement--using Linux and running on a *gasp* PC. But they're all busy trying to run Linux on blenders or Atari consoles.
They should make the list just for the sheer embarassment it caused anyone who had to work with their products.
2. Word of mouth spreads quickly on the Internet, I can't wait to see how they are going to ban negative reviews
1. If they have their way, every install will require registration. Installs will be allowed on ONE machine only. Your brother would have paid $10 for a coaster. Remember, the scary part of this legislation is that software companies, in addition to the government, can work enforcement.
2. Lawsuits, lawsuits, lawsuits. A review on PC Gamer or c|net carries a lot more weight than one disgruntled gamer in Idaho (or wherever). They'll selectively sue, like they do already.
Enforcement is difficult but remember, they still own the software, not you.
Who decides this anyway?
In a dank basement double-cubicle somewhere in Gotham:
"Freshmeat.org?"
"Definately sounds like porn. Probably kiddie stuff..."
"Ok. Let's check it out" [drool]
"Heh, it's our job!"[click, click, click]
"Ugh, how disappointing..."
"Disgusting."
"Filter?"
"Definately. Under self-help. Occult and militant, too."
"I'll do porn for good measure."
"Um...no. That file doubles as our "Adult Site Finder" for the guys upstairs."
"Oh, yeah..."
1. Ultracheesy administrators trying to sound intimidating.
2. Someone who just spent the day in the bargain bin at Best Buy (Carnivores, Privateer, Loderunner, Dragon[any word here]).
3. A huge smokescreen (with DragonWare ME already being used).
4. A funny joke.
"Where to you want to go [today]?"
Denny Hammerton (WIPO-SUCKS-COM-DOM)
P.O.Box 1304
Lutz, FL 33548
usDomain Name: WIPO-SUCKS.COM
Administrative Contact:
Denny Hammerton (DH1179-BR)
webmaster@bodyguards.com
Denny Hammerton
P.O.Box 1304
Lutz, FL 33548
us
Phone- 813-995-0120
Fax- 813-995-0120
Technical Contact:
Getadomain Domain Technical Group (GD392-BR) technical@getadomain.com Getadomain
1916 Pike Place #12 PMB 367
Seattle, WA 98101
US
Phone- (206) 329-7900
Fax- (206) 329-7107
Record updated on 2000-08-24.
Record created on 2000-08-24.
Record expires on 2001-08-24.
Database last updated on 2000-11-14 03:42:18 EST.
Domain servers in listed order: NS1.GLOBALDNS.COM
206.253.214.11
NS2.GLOBALDNS.COM
206.253.214.12
The previous information has been obtained either directly from the registrant or a registrar of the domain name other than Network Solutions. Network Solutions, therefore, does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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