The DRM certainly didn't help, but what really killed the minidisc was the introduction of the iPod and other MP3 players. Instead of constantly swapping out discs (each minidisc held 1 CD worth of music) you could just load up your MP3 player with dozens, or hundreds, of CDs. Once MP3 players came along, the minidisc went the way of the cassette Walkman.
I know that's what it says in the article and on Wikipedia. But by the time MP3 players came along, MD was already dead. The cassette Walkman went away. Except in Japan, MD never arrived.
I remember looking at these in the early 90's. They seemed interesting, but the inability to easily make copies due to idiotic DRM made it uninteresting to me. And I'm sure that Sony was asking absurd licensing fees for others to make players (like the home Betamax days).
And rather than Sony learn any lessons, they have doubled down. For two decades. Is it any wonder their stock and their corporate goodwill are both in the shitter?
219 comments at the time I opened this page. As far as I can tell, you are the only person who read the summary, understood it, and posted a valid-ish response to it.
A civil judgement can hang over your head for a lifetime, particularly given the absurd amounts we are seeing today. Murder with 20-life and out in 8-10 on good behaviour may seem like a fair trade to some.
Do you think any response has to be overt - there is more than one way to apply pressure as FDR said sneaking softly sometimes means you don't have to use the big stick.
My comment is modded now, but it's "Funny" which is nothing but a signal to other mods to downmod. This should result in a net zero to karma, but doesn't. Whatever. The whole thing is a broken joke, as evidenced by some of the spam that has gone unmodded. The only thing I'll say in defense is that perhaps as a group, people ARE focusing more on upmods than downmods. Was it some of that 'work from home' crap? I generally don't waste points on it. It's obvious and not particularly offensive.
So, why should it be on the list for gun control? It's extremely heavy, and pretty useless for any kind of crime. Unless you just fancy shooting at helicopters.
It looks scary. That's pretty much the only consistent criteria for banning guns that has been put forward to date.
A single mine took one out for a day? I like those odds. As an insurgent, I don't need to win against an aggressor, I merely need to make them holding my village/house/city cost more than it is worth.
Anyway, like someone upthread say, just drop a building on it.
The FEMA death camps that have been set up to imprison free and liberated Americans as Obama's Atheistic Muslim Communist Fascism is implemented in this country.
The abortion-mill brothels will also not be shown. Because Google is in it on it, as is NASA, SpaceX, and Boeing. It's all part of the conspiracy with the Reverse Vampires and Doctor Evil.
Can't tell if troll or if Alex Jones forgot his password.
The excellent "Do The Math" blog estimates that we have 400 years until we're consuming as much energy as the planet is receiving from the sun. That's a good rule of thumb I think. Anything beyond that and by definition we can't have our current combination of albedo and surface temperature.
Interestingly that estimate also states we have about 1500 years until we're using as much power as the sun produces in total, and we'll need to use the entire galaxy's power output in about 2500 years.
it's still risky to reply to apk while logged in. if you offend him you'll never hear the end of it.
Yes, unfortunately, my slashdot inbox will be useless for about a month as apk replies to every one of my comments with one of his screeds. I was hoping that this comment (and a few others I've seen of late) were a sign. Turns out this is the best sign of how well apk will ever remain mental balanced, useful to a community, and generally speaking, lucid.
Holy shit, I've been impressed the past few months. You've gotten past your HOSTS file thing and are actually contributing constructive, on point posts.
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The DRM certainly didn't help, but what really killed the minidisc was the introduction of the iPod and other MP3 players. Instead of constantly swapping out discs (each minidisc held 1 CD worth of music) you could just load up your MP3 player with dozens, or hundreds, of CDs. Once MP3 players came along, the minidisc went the way of the cassette Walkman.
I know that's what it says in the article and on Wikipedia. But by the time MP3 players came along, MD was already dead. The cassette Walkman went away. Except in Japan, MD never arrived.
I remember looking at these in the early 90's. They seemed interesting, but the inability to easily make copies due to idiotic DRM made it uninteresting to me. And I'm sure that Sony was asking absurd licensing fees for others to make players (like the home Betamax days).
And rather than Sony learn any lessons, they have doubled down. For two decades. Is it any wonder their stock and their corporate goodwill are both in the shitter?
I imagine that this will incite a slew of creative and intelligent students dropping out of school.
I believe both of the students in PG County who meet the criteria of 'creative and intelligent' are already out of PGCPS.
Don't worry. South MoCo is turning into a shithole as well. If I didn't love my leisurely 10 minute commute, I'd be outta here as well.
That place is a shit hole, and I wouldn't worry about them producing anything fit for public consumption in the near future.
Speaking as a life long resident of the state and former spouse of a former employee of PGCPS, this comment is woefully underrated and 100% correct.
No, you are the IT equivalent of the cast of Glee.
Young, geeky, bullied by retards who hate them for liking something that the retards don't like? ;)
Disproportionately gay?
219 comments at the time I opened this page. As far as I can tell, you are the only person who read the summary, understood it, and posted a valid-ish response to it.
You clearly do not belong on slashdot.
A civil judgement can hang over your head for a lifetime, particularly given the absurd amounts we are seeing today. Murder with 20-life and out in 8-10 on good behaviour may seem like a fair trade to some.
I can't fault you. It can be entertaining to engage with it. The biggest problem is when it gets broken and starts replying to EVERY post you make.
Do you think any response has to be overt - there is more than one way to apply pressure as FDR said sneaking softly sometimes means you don't have to use the big stick.
Wrong Roosevelt.
There is corruption and lawbreaking, but the official policy is to clamp down on it.
Oh, why didn't you tell us? There's a policy against it? Then surely it never happens. /eyeroll
Post your same non-arguments again - you're a retarded robot with the personality and reasoning skills of an escapee mental patient.
There ya go. I was wondering when you would come around to the conclusion that APK is an eliza-bot. A poorly (or brilliantly) coded one at that.
Sounds too much like a priest I knew as a child.
That's interesting; I'm starting to wonder if APK is explainable by an interaction with a priest HE may have had as a child.
My comment is modded now, but it's "Funny" which is nothing but a signal to other mods to downmod. This should result in a net zero to karma, but doesn't. Whatever. The whole thing is a broken joke, as evidenced by some of the spam that has gone unmodded. The only thing I'll say in defense is that perhaps as a group, people ARE focusing more on upmods than downmods. Was it some of that 'work from home' crap? I generally don't waste points on it. It's obvious and not particularly offensive.
So, why should it be on the list for gun control? It's extremely heavy, and pretty useless for any kind of crime. Unless you just fancy shooting at helicopters.
It looks scary. That's pretty much the only consistent criteria for banning guns that has been put forward to date.
A single mine took one out for a day? I like those odds. As an insurgent, I don't need to win against an aggressor, I merely need to make them holding my village/house/city cost more than it is worth.
Anyway, like someone upthread say, just drop a building on it.
Kids these days. Should be "Good morning, Mr. Phelps."
but nobody under 40 knows what you are talking about.
Or even worse, thinks you're tapping into Tom Cruise.
I thought only Miscavige was tapping Tom Cruise? He still trapped in the closet?
The FEMA death camps that have been set up to imprison free and liberated Americans as Obama's Atheistic Muslim Communist Fascism is implemented in this country.
The abortion-mill brothels will also not be shown. Because Google is in it on it, as is NASA, SpaceX, and Boeing. It's all part of the conspiracy with the Reverse Vampires and Doctor Evil.
Can't tell if troll or if Alex Jones forgot his password.
Was it the Koreans ?
Or was it the Japanese ?
Senator Blutarsky said it was the Germans. Are you saying a US senator would be either lying or wrong?
The excellent "Do The Math" blog estimates that we have 400 years until we're consuming as much energy as the planet is receiving from the sun. That's a good rule of thumb I think. Anything beyond that and by definition we can't have our current combination of albedo and surface temperature.
Interestingly that estimate also states we have about 1500 years until we're using as much power as the sun produces in total, and we'll need to use the entire galaxy's power output in about 2500 years.
The xkcd you are looking for is number 605.
the wonders of adhering to a medication regime...
it's still risky to reply to apk while logged in. if you offend him you'll never hear the end of it.
Yes, unfortunately, my slashdot inbox will be useless for about a month as apk replies to every one of my comments with one of his screeds. I was hoping that this comment (and a few others I've seen of late) were a sign. Turns out this is the best sign of how well apk will ever remain mental balanced, useful to a community, and generally speaking, lucid.
Sigh... And I had such high hopes for you.
Holy shit, I've been impressed the past few months. You've gotten past your HOSTS file thing and are actually contributing constructive, on point posts.
You mind if I have some of your tasty beverage to wash this down?
What?
If it becomes another American spring break paradise it will be ruined.
Too late. I understand it's infested with a bunch of smug, holier than thou Canadians.