..." and in Canada it is a consumer right to make as many damn personal copies for whatever reason I want. As long as I keep the original and all copies (or destroy all copies), and do not allow more then one copy to be used at the same time, I am breaking no law."
So... How hard is it to become a Canadian these days?;)
This is really off topic. But I was wondering; what happens if you are based in the USA, but write the software remotely; ie: the software source code is written, stored, compiled and run on a maching based in some little country no one has ever heard of. Lets assume that there is no cache of any sort on your local machine, like you're using it as a dumb terminal. What happens then?
..." Continuity was never lost, and all that was destroyed was a few neurons at a time"...
I lose neurons every weekend. But that those nano-bots sound like a much better substitute than those beer particles I have been using. Where can I get some?;)
Unrelated, sort of,,, I was asked not to keep my stuff in my personal directory on one of our servers, as our virus checker kept on tagging my tarballs as infected, and on top of that, trying to shred them. Lovely,
Because we have *BETTER* things to do with our money than spending $50 on a pair of stupid earphones, that's why.
Then by that same token, you should have better things to do than comment on sound quality. If you're not going to put up the cash for decent equipment, (its your prerogative), then don't be surprised that you can't hear the difference.
My point, though I admit it wasn't all that clear, was that hardware players were inevitable. As long as there are people who care about: 1) audio quality, and 2) free standards; its just a matter of time. Its a case of: "come, and they will build it."
I use ogg exclusively over mp3, and love it to bits, and will continue to use it as long as it rocks. </disclaimer>
That said, I find it a little strange that this announcement of the free specialized ogg decoder comes right after Fraunhoffer(sp?) got hauled over the coals for charging for theirs....
If that is a tactic on the part of the Xiph guys, I'd say its not needed, as ogg is clearly better IMO.
The SPAMsters are going to play this game as long as they can sucker companies into using SPAM services. When the penny finally drops that people hate SPAM, companies will realise that SPAM isn't worth using. The SPAM companies will then fold.
Haven't they been saying this about email spam for ages?
Slashdot Mirror
So... How hard is it to become a Canadian these days?
I'm not criticising the author of the above, but, after reading the comment, I see now why I prefer using the word petrol instead of gas.
How the heck do you sell Seti@home work units, and more to the point, why would you want to? My mind boggles.
This is really off topic. But I was wondering; what happens if you are based in the USA, but write the software remotely; ie: the software source code is written, stored, compiled and run on a maching based in some little country no one has ever heard of. Lets assume that there is no cache of any sort on your local machine, like you're using it as a dumb terminal. What happens then?
Would you like me to read some poetry at you?
[conspiracy] Easy.. He wasn't going through a recording company.. [/conspiracy]
[sarcasm] Ofcourse, we all know that legitimate music only comes from the recording industry. Everything else is just damn piracy, arg. [/sarcasm]
I lose neurons every weekend. But that those nano-bots sound like a much better substitute than those beer particles I have been using. Where can I get some?
I think that is quite possibly the best was of describing it I've seen so far. Thank you ;)
And lose the majority of their ad targets? I don't thing they would do that anytime soon.
This reminds me of that "McDonalds is into real-estate not burgers" thread.
No, I'm not going to flame you about the spelling; I did have a good laugh at the visual that inspired, though.. Thank you
Ok.. I'll let you spell "colour" the way you want to in peace, if you'll let me call it football. Ok?
So when did the South African government start outsourcing their prison needs??
Looks like someone got a little confused... ;)
Did it take you long to come up with that? How proud you must be of yourself. Can you teach me to talk like that?
Unrelated, sort of,,, I was asked not to keep my stuff in my personal directory on one of our servers, as our virus checker kept on tagging my tarballs as infected, and on top of that, trying to shred them. Lovely,
The only time I get to browse /. is while I'm at work. Which, except for the servers, is pretty much a windows shop.
Then by that same token, you should have better things to do than comment on sound quality. If you're not going to put up the cash for decent equipment, (its your prerogative), then don't be surprised that you can't hear the difference.
Nope. Violate the law, and you will end up in a gaol cell with Bubba, where he will proceed to bend and break you.
My point, though I admit it wasn't all that clear, was that hardware players were inevitable. As long as there are people who care about: 1) audio quality, and 2) free standards; its just a matter of time. Its a case of: "come, and they will build it."
I use ogg exclusively over mp3, and love it to bits, and will continue to use it as long as it rocks.
</disclaimer>
That said, I find it a little strange that this announcement of the free specialized ogg decoder comes right after Fraunhoffer(sp?) got hauled over the coals for charging for theirs....
If that is a tactic on the part of the Xiph guys, I'd say its not needed, as ogg is clearly better IMO.
Oh god. Someone please shoot me now. I've had a brain malfunction.
What is FOTR ? Ford of the Rings? Fart of the Rings?
I lost mine...
Sounds like an urban legend to me. Similar to this one.
Have any proof?
And Southern Africa strangely enough... So there.
Haven't they been saying this about email spam for ages?