This is a beatiful example of "I don't care what you say about me, as long as you spell my name right." Whether we as Linux users disagree about choice of software components is irrelevant. The underlying message is that Linux users have more choice. Arguing over a choice that others simply do not have is a luxury. If articles like this teach mainstream users that Linux gives them choices, it's a good thing, even if we're in the midst of criticizing some of the options.
Damn straight! Adult industries are keeping video tape alive and well not because the quality is good, but because it allows a person to enjoy a private thing... privately.
I can take or leave the technology behind DIVX; there's nothing inherently good or bad about a technology, only in its application. DIVX is a crummy idea because it disregards the consumer's desire for (a) control of something they pay for, and (b) privacy.
Maybe, though, this isn't a product of marketing ignorance, but a ploy to refine targeted marketing using your viewing habits. In that case, DIVX is a direct assault on individual privacy, just as if Barnes & Noble was able to place a transceiver in each book you buy, and base their marketing on your recorded reading habits. Noone would buy a book that reported its usage; why would you buy a media player that did so?
Ok, this is just downright cruel; it's year-end-bonus time, and I have some $ burning a hole in my pocket. I would buy one of these in an instant, just to play with it and see if I can think up new applications.
Just a word to the Compaq researchers and bean-counters: if you sell it, I _will_ buy it.
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This is a beatiful example of "I don't care what you say about me, as long as you spell my name right." Whether we as Linux users disagree about choice of software components is irrelevant. The underlying message is that Linux users have more choice. Arguing over a choice that others simply do not have is a luxury. If articles like this teach mainstream users that Linux gives them choices, it's a good thing, even if we're in the midst of criticizing some of the options.
Damn straight! Adult industries are keeping video tape alive and well not because the quality is good, but because it allows a person to enjoy a private thing... privately.
I can take or leave the technology behind DIVX; there's nothing inherently good or bad about a technology, only in its application. DIVX is a crummy idea because it disregards the consumer's desire for (a) control of something they pay for, and (b) privacy.
Maybe, though, this isn't a product of marketing ignorance, but a ploy to refine targeted marketing using your viewing habits. In that case, DIVX is a direct assault on individual privacy, just as if Barnes & Noble was able to place a transceiver in each book you buy, and base their marketing on your recorded reading habits. Noone would buy a book that reported its usage; why would you buy a media player that did so?
Jon
Ok, this is just downright cruel; it's year-end-bonus time, and I have some $ burning a hole in my pocket. I would buy one of these in an instant, just to play with it and see if I can think up new applications.
Just a word to the Compaq researchers and bean-counters: if you sell it, I _will_ buy it.
Jon