There was an Outer Limits episode where everyone had brain implants that connected them to a 'super computer'. They could all recall and information they wanted by thinking about it...basically a glorified pimp-my-ride google.
Long story short, everyone knew everything, but actually knew nothing. Server goes boom, everyone becomes stupid.
That, I think, is the underlying question of TFA. With that said, I think is it off base. The same could be said about calculators, computers in general, books even? Where would it end? A tool is a tool is a tool.
The bandwidth shapers...the crack dealers will destroy themselves.
Is it more just to go after those who CHOOSE to break the law, or those that OPENLY do it because they are big business and feel they can do what they want when they want?
I hate to say it because I think all of the MMO games currently available are roughly comparable to being consumed by and subsequently shit out of a bear.
You're one of the few. I'm pretty sure Blizzards' 100 billion subscribers think that at least 1 company got it right...
No. The difference is if you don't like McDonalds, you have other choices for your 99 cent food.
With the record industry, you don't. What the poster is saying is that the product he WANTS TO BUY doesn't exist. Therefore he has to find it less than legal ways.
THAT is what he is saying the record companies aren't getting. They aren't offering the products the consumer wants, so they aren't selling as many CDs. Instead of fixing the situation by adjusting their business model and providing the content wanted, they cry about illegal downloaders and in doing so alienate many many others.
They have created a situation of loathing, and because of their actions have really created several types of groups that hate them for different reasons. All driving to the end result of them selling less and less CDs.
As I say to my students 'if you had to have brain surgery would you prefer someone who has been through medical school, trained and researched in the field, or the student next to you who has read Wikipedia'?
This is an awful analogy, as one has nothing to do with another. What he trying to say is the information on wikipedia doesn't really give you extensive knowledge on a subject. Well, no kidding. Let me ask you this:
If I had to have brain surgery, would I prefer someone who went through medical school, or read a paper by a tenure doctor in field?
Clearly the doctor. Nothing will ever replace real experience or years of study, whether it is wikipedia or research documents, or the encyclopedia, or anything.
Wikipedia is a reference. A starting point to find out about a topic, not the end all, be all source of information. Just like any other collection of general knowledge.
Furthermore... yet experience has shown it can be wrong, incomplete, biased, or misleading
This is true for many ACCURATE sources of information across subjects. It is hard to find a truly unbiased (or misleading / no alternate agenda) history book, interpretation of literature, or explanation of just about anything non-science related. Just because it is biased or misleading doesn't make it something that shouldn't be read or taken into consideration.
Personally, it sounds like the prof is missing the point of wikipedia.
I don't think you could be further from the truth. It is true that some buyouts are not good in the long term, I would think the majority of them are good for the buying company.
I'm not a business major or anything of the sort, but applying the little I know and some common sense, I think there are many situations where a buyout would be good for both companies.
If history dictated that there is no net benefit, then it just wouldn't happen.
I also think it depends on what the end goal is. Not all buyouts occur for a financial gain, but to eliminate competition, improve public image, gain a brand name, force a publicly traded company private, gain a foothold in another industry, etc...
Historically two companies merge or one buys another in the same line of business so that way both revenue streams can be combined, but one set of management can be eliminated. This ultimately drops the bottom line and increases profits.
Perhaps someone with more experience in the area can provide concrete details, but this is just how I have understood it from the high level.
I just find it very amusing. We have 'standard' that no one really follows. When the best score is a 90% from a browser that probably is the lest supported in terms of actual web sites, and the next couple that come it are at 70% or so. That is like a C- with no curve. Not exactly worthy of bragging...
It just makes me wonder what all the fuss is about.
The real question is what makes it correct? It is correct because some college prof somewhere says so, because it was stated so in some book 50 years ago, or because more then 50% of the people use it a certain way?
New words and meanings are added to the dictionary all the time. Why not in regard to this as well?
Is the MPAA evil? yes. Is the RIAA evil? yes. Is downloading movies and songs illegal? yes.
But you're right. Pirate Bay has done nothing wrong. Sure they haven't. I'm sure they make 0 money off their site. They just want to 'stick it to the man'.
Listen, I haven't bought a song in a store for about 8 or 9 years now. I buy from sites and labels where I know the artists aren't being screwed over (typically non-mainstream artists, some really good music out there that is probably never heard in the masses). And yes, I have illegally downloaded music and movies before. I use the if I like it, I'll most likely buy it defense there...however, that makes it no less illegal. If I get caught, I'm boned like anyone else.
The fact of the matter is there are ways of putting the RIAA and what not out of business, or insight them to change their ways using legal methods. It may take a while, but we're starting to see the fruits of our labor. If they don't change their business model, they will be the ones boned.
But no matter how evil they are, copyright infringement is still copyright infringement. Why don't you write a song or book or create a painting, and I'll copy it. Lets see how quick you change your tune.
I'm a dick that likes to slow down the business process and make others install redundant software (if they are even allowed to) that both costs time and money, but I don't care because it makes me feel important.
Apple, Nike, Coke, Budweiser, Pepsi, Allstate, Capital One, Tostitos, Ford, Honda, GE, GM, Kraft, Best Buy, Circuit City, Verizon, AT&T, and Sony must all be horribly evil companies then...
I'm not sure what point you are trying to make but, considering Gates and a few others built the company from the ground up he pretty much had his hands in all the jobs done by his current subordinates...
Get a job in a start up and you'll understand what it takes to succeed in the big world of business. It means being a but ruthless. It means over-selling. It means working LONG nights to deliver what you promised. It means being the best in the market, cuz if you aren't you will get left behind.
I'm a little slower on the uptake then most, but I have a question. Sorry, if this has already been addressed somewhere...
the iPhone will use Cingular crappy EDGE data network. When Cingular finally updates this thing to 3G, is it just a software upgrade for the iPhone (or any phone for that matter), or is some of that integrated with the hardware?
I know so little when it comes to cell phone technology it is funny.
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That's funny. Isn't that why people pirate music? People here usually think that is a valid excuse / reason. Attn: DOJ, time to sue the RIAA!
They wear blue predominately. ie: "Cubbie Blue"
Chicago Bulls probably. Have they won a game since Jordan left? =P
There was an Outer Limits episode where everyone had brain implants that connected them to a 'super computer'. They could all recall and information they wanted by thinking about it...basically a glorified pimp-my-ride google.
Long story short, everyone knew everything, but actually knew nothing. Server goes boom, everyone becomes stupid.
That, I think, is the underlying question of TFA. With that said, I think is it off base. The same could be said about calculators, computers in general, books even? Where would it end? A tool is a tool is a tool.
The bandwidth shapers...the crack dealers will destroy themselves.
Is it more just to go after those who CHOOSE to break the law, or those that OPENLY do it because they are big business and feel they can do what they want when they want?
No, she's campaigning now just to raise money. She loaned her campaign something like 3 million dollars. She wants to get her money back if she can...
I hate to say it because I think all of the MMO games currently available are roughly comparable to being consumed by and subsequently shit out of a bear.
You're one of the few. I'm pretty sure Blizzards' 100 billion subscribers think that at least 1 company got it right...
I think you just made spookymonster's point...
No. The difference is if you don't like McDonalds, you have other choices for your 99 cent food.
With the record industry, you don't. What the poster is saying is that the product he WANTS TO BUY doesn't exist. Therefore he has to find it less than legal ways.
THAT is what he is saying the record companies aren't getting. They aren't offering the products the consumer wants, so they aren't selling as many CDs. Instead of fixing the situation by adjusting their business model and providing the content wanted, they cry about illegal downloaders and in doing so alienate many many others.
They have created a situation of loathing, and because of their actions have really created several types of groups that hate them for different reasons. All driving to the end result of them selling less and less CDs.
As I say to my students 'if you had to have brain surgery would you prefer someone who has been through medical school, trained and researched in the field, or the student next to you who has read Wikipedia'?
This is an awful analogy, as one has nothing to do with another. What he trying to say is the information on wikipedia doesn't really give you extensive knowledge on a subject. Well, no kidding. Let me ask you this:
If I had to have brain surgery, would I prefer someone who went through medical school, or read a paper by a tenure doctor in field?
Clearly the doctor. Nothing will ever replace real experience or years of study, whether it is wikipedia or research documents, or the encyclopedia, or anything.
Wikipedia is a reference. A starting point to find out about a topic, not the end all, be all source of information. Just like any other collection of general knowledge.
Furthermore... yet experience has shown it can be wrong, incomplete, biased, or misleading
This is true for many ACCURATE sources of information across subjects. It is hard to find a truly unbiased (or misleading / no alternate agenda) history book, interpretation of literature, or explanation of just about anything non-science related. Just because it is biased or misleading doesn't make it something that shouldn't be read or taken into consideration.
Personally, it sounds like the prof is missing the point of wikipedia.
I don't think you could be further from the truth. It is true that some buyouts are not good in the long term, I would think the majority of them are good for the buying company.
I'm not a business major or anything of the sort, but applying the little I know and some common sense, I think there are many situations where a buyout would be good for both companies.
If history dictated that there is no net benefit, then it just wouldn't happen.
I also think it depends on what the end goal is. Not all buyouts occur for a financial gain, but to eliminate competition, improve public image, gain a brand name, force a publicly traded company private, gain a foothold in another industry, etc...
Historically two companies merge or one buys another in the same line of business so that way both revenue streams can be combined, but one set of management can be eliminated. This ultimately drops the bottom line and increases profits.
Perhaps someone with more experience in the area can provide concrete details, but this is just how I have understood it from the high level.
Wouldn't Chuck Norris be maxed out on all stats and professions?
Can I flag this story as a flamebait?
"In Soviet US, Comcast Watches YOU"
I didn't know Fark was writing Slashdot headlines now...
hah. not really.
I just find it very amusing. We have 'standard' that no one really follows. When the best score is a 90% from a browser that probably is the lest supported in terms of actual web sites, and the next couple that come it are at 70% or so. That is like a C- with no curve. Not exactly worthy of bragging...
It just makes me wonder what all the fuss is about.
No one else finds it odd that only a few browsers scored over 60%... What good is a standard that no one adheres to?
Makes it seem more like a suggestion...
The real question is what makes it correct? It is correct because some college prof somewhere says so, because it was stated so in some book 50 years ago, or because more then 50% of the people use it a certain way?
New words and meanings are added to the dictionary all the time. Why not in regard to this as well?
You people drive me crazy.
Is the MPAA evil? yes.
Is the RIAA evil? yes.
Is downloading movies and songs illegal? yes.
But you're right. Pirate Bay has done nothing wrong. Sure they haven't. I'm sure they make 0 money off their site. They just want to 'stick it to the man'.
Listen, I haven't bought a song in a store for about 8 or 9 years now. I buy from sites and labels where I know the artists aren't being screwed over (typically non-mainstream artists, some really good music out there that is probably never heard in the masses). And yes, I have illegally downloaded music and movies before. I use the if I like it, I'll most likely buy it defense there...however, that makes it no less illegal. If I get caught, I'm boned like anyone else.
The fact of the matter is there are ways of putting the RIAA and what not out of business, or insight them to change their ways using legal methods. It may take a while, but we're starting to see the fruits of our labor. If they don't change their business model, they will be the ones boned.
But no matter how evil they are, copyright infringement is still copyright infringement. Why don't you write a song or book or create a painting, and I'll copy it. Lets see how quick you change your tune.
Yea, apparently beating one's wife used to be funny.
Haven't quite figured it out yet.
Do a blank search...
http://veropedia.com/vero/article.php?title=
Pretty sure that sort of thing should be avoided.
Translation:
I'm a dick that likes to slow down the business process and make others install redundant software (if they are even allowed to) that both costs time and money, but I don't care because it makes me feel important.
What percent do you think actually care about that?
Marketing is a a nasty tactic?
Wow.
Apple, Nike, Coke, Budweiser, Pepsi, Allstate, Capital One, Tostitos, Ford, Honda, GE, GM, Kraft, Best Buy, Circuit City, Verizon, AT&T, and Sony must all be horribly evil companies then...
well... Sony...
Shit...you're right.
I'm not sure what point you are trying to make but, considering Gates and a few others built the company from the ground up he pretty much had his hands in all the jobs done by his current subordinates...
Get a job in a start up and you'll understand what it takes to succeed in the big world of business. It means being a but ruthless. It means over-selling. It means working LONG nights to deliver what you promised. It means being the best in the market, cuz if you aren't you will get left behind.
That's awesome. Where are my mod points dammit?
I'm a little slower on the uptake then most, but I have a question. Sorry, if this has already been addressed somewhere...
the iPhone will use Cingular crappy EDGE data network. When Cingular finally updates this thing to 3G, is it just a software upgrade for the iPhone (or any phone for that matter), or is some of that integrated with the hardware?
I know so little when it comes to cell phone technology it is funny.