>Its about time the balance of power shifted away
>from the consumer of media...
This will continue with each side struggling to outpace the technology of the other in a bald faced attempt to further their own goals (fair use rights vs. unrestrained greed).
This will drive technology faster than the space race, ending with media players embedded directly in our brains. No place to break in and copy here. All you will have to do is think about a song and your bank account is immediately debited. (can't get that damn song out of my mind...oops, kaching!)
"The jig is definitely up and unless Microsoft comes out with a version of Word that can read your mind..."
in which case new hardware will be 'required' to 'activate' Windows XP+ so it only works by scanning your mind to verify you are a legally licensed renter. (and implanting a few 'brain banner' adds)
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>Its about time the balance of power shifted away
>from the consumer of media...
This will continue with each side struggling to outpace the technology of the other in a bald faced attempt to further their own goals (fair use rights vs. unrestrained greed).
This will drive technology faster than the space race, ending with media players embedded directly in our brains. No place to break in and copy here. All you will have to do is think about a song and your bank account is immediately debited. (can't get that damn song out of my mind...oops, kaching!)
that I have to view my porn on a pay per spooge basis?
>Worst case, the UK or US navy takes out the
>whole structure (after giving them time to
>evacuate).
After flying many surveillance flights over Sealand, the US will "accidentally" bomb it out of existance. (GW Bush:I thought it was Vieques, honest!)
"The jig is definitely up and unless Microsoft comes out with a version of Word that can read your mind..."
in which case new hardware will be 'required' to 'activate' Windows XP+ so it only works by scanning your mind to verify you are a legally licensed renter. (and implanting a few 'brain banner' adds)
They will have thier technology patented by RAMBUS and get sued off the planet.