Well, I may be misinformed, and I appologize if I am, but why doesn't the w3c create some sort of certifications for BROWSERS? That way, if you have a w3c-certified web browser, you know you're getting the display that was intended.
A way to do it would be to offer certain versions or levels of certification, like a level-1 certified browser supports these standards, and level-2 supports level-1 plus these. Rather than have half-finished standards like microsoft's XML parser or the like.
Then, simply specify that you need a w3c level-1 certified browser to surf this site, be it netscape, ie, konqueror, opera, etc, etc.
If napster becomes a subscription-based service, and you can essentially download whatever music you want from any artist that's available to napster, why not offer something like ISO images, or some sort of package that includes the ability to burn the entire CD, includes pictures of the front and back of the cd, and essentially the user can assemble the CD themselves?
True, the average joe may not want to go through that trouble. Or just won't know how.. but I think there's a fair amount of people that know how to burn audio CDs... And I've seen average people put together nice jewel cases for their CDs without too much trouble.. so why not add this ability as an extra benefit of being part of the napster service? That way, the RIAA or whoever else is gettin their cash, and you're getting your CD...
Don't know if this is a feasable idea, but just a thought..:)
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A way to do it would be to offer certain versions or levels of certification, like a level-1 certified browser supports these standards, and level-2 supports level-1 plus these. Rather than have half-finished standards like microsoft's XML parser or the like.
Then, simply specify that you need a w3c level-1 certified browser to surf this site, be it netscape, ie, konqueror, opera, etc, etc.
Just my thoughts..
True, the average joe may not want to go through that trouble. Or just won't know how.. but I think there's a fair amount of people that know how to burn audio CDs... And I've seen average people put together nice jewel cases for their CDs without too much trouble.. so why not add this ability as an extra benefit of being part of the napster service? That way, the RIAA or whoever else is gettin their cash, and you're getting your CD...
Don't know if this is a feasable idea, but just a thought.. :)