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"Several other justices said they were sympathetic to Microsoft's argument that it integrated IE with Windows because there was little or no real market for computers without browsers"
Bull. If memory serves, IE was integrated with Windows back in 1997. The Internet was definitely not an "essential" part of home computing then like it is today. Tying IE into the OS was a pre-emptive strike against netscape so that they could squash their competitor before they could gain a foothold in a fledgeling market. If that's not predatory monopoly-maintenance, then I don't know what is.
The same market forces work on other art forms too. Scott McCloud came to some similar conclusions about comic books. In his book Reinventing Comics he examines how a single genre (superhero comics) took over the industry. Same story, different day.
Mr. Katz may be right. Unlike a lot of the people here, I agree with Jon and Mr. Heilemann on this one. Microsoft is pretty much screwed from this point out. Not only will the company probably be broken up, but they have absolutely no allies anymore.
Intel and Microsoft were working on some joint software development ventures before the trial. Intel testified, and Microsoft pulled the plug. Microsoft may be powerful, but they can't exist without hardware. Cold relations with Intel will hurt them A LOT. Not only that, but the.NET framework depends on a tight integration of applications with the Microsoft server on the back end. Splitting the company up may very well trash their plans for.NET, which Bill Gates himself has said is a "bet the company" strategy.
Actually, I think that you're missing the point. Information technology is neither good nor bad, it's just a tool. The outrage over carnivore stems from the chosen use of that tool.
I think Napster is good because it allows people to freely spread music. I think Carnivore is bad because it restricts my right to free speech and free assembly. It's essentially the same tool, but a totally different use, and therefore gets a different reaction.
...for the PS2.
One of the major complaints about the PS2 has been the lack of quality games. With Sega making great games for the PS2 (Virtua Fighter 4, Shenmue 2, etc.), the PS2 will probably beat the stuffing out of the XBox or the GameCube.
Jobs won't let it happen.
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Apple's corporate culture dictates that they will NEVER let go of the hardware business, at least while Jobs is at the helm. Jobs is a perfectionist and a control freak, and he will never relinquish control over any part of the Macintosh business.
For historical examples, look at the first Mac. It was a sealed box with no way to open it and no expansion capability. You either used it Apple's way, or you didn't use it at all. Look at the iMac. Look at the Cube. Same idea. Jobs doesn't want people messing up his beautiful hardware with third party sh*t.
For more insight on Apple's mentality, read Neal Stephenson's essay, "In the beginning...". I would love to see OS X on an Intel platform, but it's never gonna happen while Jobs is in charge.
Actually, they didn't write the song that you're talking about. If you own the single, read the cover. You'll discover that the song is actually a cover of a song off of the 1950's album "space songs". Check it out at http://www.acme.com/jef/science_songs/
Check out the HUD Sacramento website. According to their webmaster (my father), they had several design requirements.
1) They had to post all of the information made available by the Freedom of Information Act and make it easily accessible.
2) The site needed to be usable by the general public from streetside web terminals, public libraries, etc...
3) All of the sites, regional and national, had to have the same "look and feel".
IMHO, they did a pretty good job. The site's pretty easy to navigate, it's fast loading, and it holds an ASTOUNDING amount of information. If you've got any questions about the design of the site, feel free to e-mail the webmaster.
"a simple TCP/IP Internet connection without frills or bundled services -- should be a consumer right"
India is currently talking about making a certain amount of bandwith (256k I believe...) a constitutional right for every citizen. I think this illustrates one of the basic problems of making network access a "right".
Only governments can declare and enforce "rights". In order to declare and enforce rights, governments must make laws. If the laws are too technologically explicit, they are prone to becoming obsolete almost instantly. If the laws are too flexible, then companies can effectively weasel their way around them or even use them to their advantage. Just witness corporate use of the early (and vague) anti-trust laws against labor unions.
Trying to legislate any technology as a "right" is trying to hit a moving target with a clunky and innacurate weapon. We need to think of a better solution.
Since this is obviously a big threat to large telecom providers like ATT, MCI, etc., I wonder if they will lobby the FCC to step in on their behalf. This kind of movement has happened before, most notably with micropower (around 1 watt) FM radio stations.
A couple of years ago, I became interested in setting up my own radio station so I investigated the FCC requirements for getting a broadcasting license. It turns out that the application fee for getting your broadcast license is several thousand dollars and the associated paperwork takes a team of lawyers to complete properly. Not only that, but the FCC won't even CONSIDER giving you a license if you're broadcasting at less than 100 watts. The equipment for that level of power gets pretty expensive for the average citizen. IMHO, these requirements don't benefit the public at all, it just artificially restricts broadcasting on the public airwaves to the big companies that can afford the price of admission. I suspect some heavy lobbying was involved...
I wonder if the large telecoms and their teams of lobbyists will try to get the FCC to step in on this...
"In recent years, the Supreme Court has carried out what some observers call a states' rights revolution, tilting the federal-state balance toward the states in a series of 5-4 votes with Chief Justice William Rehnquist leading the majority."
It's interesting that the decisions concerning the power struggle between the state and federal governments have been so close. This just illustrates how important the Supreme Court appointments during the next administration will be. It's becoming more and more evident that whoever wins the presidency will be in a prime position to swing a bunch of issues (including YRO) whichever way they like through their court appointments.
Also, it's ironic that the current supreme court may end up choosing the president that chooses the next supreme court. Twisted.
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...until you've seen a 386 boot at 400 Mhz. It won't run, but it'll boot.
God, I love the smell of silicon in the morning!
"Tear gas and rubber bullets just have not been effective, so they've wanted something more lethal than those and less lethal than an M16."
My dictionary defines lethal as capable of causing death. Isn't "slightly lethal" like being "a little pregnant"?
Bull. If memory serves, IE was integrated with Windows back in 1997. The Internet was definitely not an "essential" part of home computing then like it is today. Tying IE into the OS was a pre-emptive strike against netscape so that they could squash their competitor before they could gain a foothold in a fledgeling market. If that's not predatory monopoly-maintenance, then I don't know what is.
The same market forces work on other art forms too. Scott McCloud came to some similar conclusions about comic books. In his book Reinventing Comics he examines how a single genre (superhero comics) took over the industry. Same story, different day.
Looking at Microsoft's history of quality programming, I don't think that I'd want ONE Microsoft programmer working on Linux.
Intel and Microsoft were working on some joint software development ventures before the trial. Intel testified, and Microsoft pulled the plug. Microsoft may be powerful, but they can't exist without hardware. Cold relations with Intel will hurt them A LOT. Not only that, but the .NET framework depends on a tight integration of applications with the Microsoft server on the back end. Splitting the company up may very well trash their plans for .NET, which Bill Gates himself has said is a "bet the company" strategy.
This may be the beginning of the end, folks.
I think Napster is good because it allows people to freely spread music. I think Carnivore is bad because it restricts my right to free speech and free assembly. It's essentially the same tool, but a totally different use, and therefore gets a different reaction.
...for the PS2.
One of the major complaints about the PS2 has been the lack of quality games. With Sega making great games for the PS2 (Virtua Fighter 4, Shenmue 2, etc.), the PS2 will probably beat the stuffing out of the XBox or the GameCube.
Apple's corporate culture dictates that they will NEVER let go of the hardware business, at least while Jobs is at the helm. Jobs is a perfectionist and a control freak, and he will never relinquish control over any part of the Macintosh business.
For historical examples, look at the first Mac. It was a sealed box with no way to open it and no expansion capability. You either used it Apple's way, or you didn't use it at all. Look at the iMac. Look at the Cube. Same idea. Jobs doesn't want people messing up his beautiful hardware with third party sh*t.
For more insight on Apple's mentality, read Neal Stephenson's essay, "In the beginning...". I would love to see OS X on an Intel platform, but it's never gonna happen while Jobs is in charge.
Actually, they didn't write the song that you're talking about. If you own the single, read the cover. You'll discover that the song is actually a cover of a song off of the 1950's album "space songs". Check it out at http://www.acme.com/jef/science_songs/
Check out the HUD Sacramento website. According to their webmaster (my father), they had several design requirements.
1) They had to post all of the information made available by the Freedom of Information Act and make it easily accessible.
2) The site needed to be usable by the general public from streetside web terminals, public libraries, etc...
3) All of the sites, regional and national, had to have the same "look and feel".
IMHO, they did a pretty good job. The site's pretty easy to navigate, it's fast loading, and it holds an ASTOUNDING amount of information. If you've got any questions about the design of the site, feel free to e-mail the webmaster.
"a simple TCP/IP Internet connection without frills or bundled services -- should be a consumer right"
India is currently talking about making a certain amount of bandwith (256k I believe...) a constitutional right for every citizen. I think this illustrates one of the basic problems of making network access a "right".
Only governments can declare and enforce "rights". In order to declare and enforce rights, governments must make laws. If the laws are too technologically explicit, they are prone to becoming obsolete almost instantly. If the laws are too flexible, then companies can effectively weasel their way around them or even use them to their advantage. Just witness corporate use of the early (and vague) anti-trust laws against labor unions.
Trying to legislate any technology as a "right" is trying to hit a moving target with a clunky and innacurate weapon. We need to think of a better solution.
something like... television?
Since this is obviously a big threat to large telecom providers like ATT, MCI, etc., I wonder if they will lobby the FCC to step in on their behalf. This kind of movement has happened before, most notably with micropower (around 1 watt) FM radio stations.
A couple of years ago, I became interested in setting up my own radio station so I investigated the FCC requirements for getting a broadcasting license. It turns out that the application fee for getting your broadcast license is several thousand dollars and the associated paperwork takes a team of lawyers to complete properly. Not only that, but the FCC won't even CONSIDER giving you a license if you're broadcasting at less than 100 watts. The equipment for that level of power gets pretty expensive for the average citizen. IMHO, these requirements don't benefit the public at all, it just artificially restricts broadcasting on the public airwaves to the big companies that can afford the price of admission. I suspect some heavy lobbying was involved...
I wonder if the large telecoms and their teams of lobbyists will try to get the FCC to step in on this...
"In recent years, the Supreme Court has carried out what some observers call a states' rights revolution, tilting the federal-state balance toward the states in a series of 5-4 votes with Chief Justice William Rehnquist leading the majority."
It's interesting that the decisions concerning the power struggle between the state and federal governments have been so close. This just illustrates how important the Supreme Court appointments during the next administration will be. It's becoming more and more evident that whoever wins the presidency will be in a prime position to swing a bunch of issues (including YRO) whichever way they like through their court appointments.
Also, it's ironic that the current supreme court may end up choosing the president that chooses the next supreme court. Twisted.
maybe we can have Sonic replace that damn talking paperclip!