if Microsoft has kept changing things, has failed to document the API properly, or has failed to see to it that their code actually conforms to the documentation
Oh, shudder, you evil person you. How dare you suggest that Microsoft would do something like THAT?/sarcasm
this isn't even remotely microsoft's responsibility to make sure that every program ever made works for their operating system
Especially not when they SELL access to the information so that you can keep your software current, in the form of MSDN subscriptions (which are not cheap, btw).
We're not going to get very far once corn crops start withering. If our meat stock dies off, we're getting into even deeper shit.
Nahh, once you've tasted human you never go back, they say. The only ones in deep shit are the ones not prepared to take that little step, close their eyes, and add lots of onions.
They also forgot to mention that the "computer" was either a 4MHz IBM-compatible AT with 256k RAM, or an Apple IIe with a 64Kb memory expansion card. Take your pick, señor.
If somebody shoots someone, it's open season on the one who did the shooting with no repercussion. and that person gets to keep the others gun.
Sure. Then his brother comes after you. And your dad kills his brother. So the son kills your dad, and then your cousin kills the son, so the other cousin....
Get it? There's a reason why a stop was put to vigilante behaviour.
Yes, it's immediately obvious at a glance that OpenOffice is crap,
Let's have a look at your program, then...?
Open office is a pretty damned good program considering the PRICE. Yes it's missing bells and whistles. Yes there are a few bugs in there. But instead of saying how crappy it is, you are invited to contribute to the development process. Perhaps that way when Microsoft decides to tax you again, a non "crappy" alternative will be available.
I was just offended that you were suggesting that all the artists had so much money.
Well put it this way, I come from a wealthy family. How much doesn't matter. Grandpa and my great uncles had a construction business. It got big. They built freeways, dams, airports. 80% of the construction in a large North American city over a 20 year period was done by grandpa and his brothers.
Eventually the companies were sold for quite a few millions. Neither grandpa, my dad, me, or my kids, have ever/will ever have to work. Lucky us.
But grandpa was never home. He spent 40 years on the job sites. We're rich, but I'm sure any gansta rapper has a lot more money that us. Now don't get this wrong, I am not jealous by any means. However I find it curious how society attributes value. Work your ass of for your entire life building infrastructure - make a few million. Write 2 or 3 hit singles, work when you feel like it making a catchy tune that distracts people for 4 minutes - make a few million. What a strange dichotomy.
OK, to use your very example. I have never heard of "The Roche Sisters" (and it's unlikely that many others here have).
Therefore it's unlikely I would seek and download their music. Therefore piracy is not the cause of their lack of wealth, is it?
In fact if you were to, say, send me a link where I could download some of their stuff, and I liked it, chances are good that I would probably buy one of their CD's. Repeat a million times with the power of the internet, and suddenly the "RIAA" and the gangsters they represent are made fairly obsolete - especially if I can buy the CD direct from the band.
This is exactly what they are afraid of, and the reason they are grasping at the final straws before disappearing down the hall into oblivion.
Obviously, Russian prosecutors have no appreciation for the consequences of their actions.
One less pirate, one step closer to our inevitable demise due to global warming.
Another consequence (especially when Putin has said that this is silly): a little polonium here, a little thallium there... enjoy your sushi, Mr. Prosecutor!
You know one thing MS could do that would be charitable is just give the poor guy 12 licenses and tell the Russian courts to fuck off once and for all.
What, and the prosecutor won't get his free laptop?
Actually I think that depends. Robbing a little old lady's pension cheque is very uncool. Robbing a first world government for the amount of $3 BN is way up on the coolness list...
Nowadays it's to the point where one person on earth could buy a CD and then that album could be downloaded by every person with a computer in a matter of hours or days given the right sharing service. (Torrents)
Yes, we've been at that point for a while now. And yet I see there's no shortage of wealthy artists... even if their music sucks.
Even if they had a little button there that said, "flag this video for copyright infringement", that might be enough?
You do realize that hundreds of people are going to press that little button just for kicks, right? So effectively, all videos will have to be reviewed. Or do you mean just have the button and do nothing, like the "click this link to unsubscribe" links in spam?
Mods, this isn't a troll. Sheesh ok yeah the author uses strong, abusive language, but if you actually READ the point he's trying to get across, it makes a lot of sense. Flamebait may be more appropriate than troll, but considering the content of the message I would just have left it alone. We're all grownups here.
Hello? modding something troll because you don't agree or don't like the language should get you banned from modding forever...
The advantage of having law enforcement take over and bring prosecutions
Hang on, umm, have we moved out of civil issues and we're now into criminal law? IANAL but there's a whole lot of things that have to be checked off a list before criminal charges can be brought to bear.
It's like if I had you arrested for building your fence 1 inch on my side of our shared property boundary. Not likely... and who would want to live in a world like THAT?
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if Microsoft has kept changing things, has failed to document the API properly, or has failed to see to it that their code actually conforms to the documentation
/sarcasm
Oh, shudder, you evil person you. How dare you suggest that Microsoft would do something like THAT?
It wouldn't be the first time.
this isn't even remotely microsoft's responsibility to make sure that every program ever made works for their operating system
Especially not when they SELL access to the information so that you can keep your software current, in the form of MSDN subscriptions (which are not cheap, btw).
Yes, it certainly is a crime
Well if you get caught, just say "oops I'm sorry, no, I'm not the copyright holder". Hey, it worked for Viacom.
Unlike a corporation, an international one no less, you might face consequences.
So, I just do it under the name of my corporation then?
We're not going to get very far once corn crops start withering. If our meat stock dies off, we're getting into even deeper shit.
Nahh, once you've tasted human you never go back, they say. The only ones in deep shit are the ones not prepared to take that little step, close their eyes, and add lots of onions.
We need to legalize the culling of lobbyist. If they can cull baby seals and alligators the culling of lobbyist is long overdue.
I guess we could always lobby for it. Oh wait - uh, you first!
They also forgot to mention that the "computer" was either a 4MHz IBM-compatible AT with 256k RAM, or an Apple IIe with a 64Kb memory expansion card. Take your pick, señor.
Mexico City is just like the towns around Orange County, California
Actually that should read: Mexico City is just like the towns around Orange County, except with less Mexicans.
If somebody shoots someone, it's open season on the one who did the shooting with no repercussion. and that person gets to keep the others gun.
Sure. Then his brother comes after you. And your dad kills his brother. So the son kills your dad, and then your cousin kills the son, so the other cousin....
Get it? There's a reason why a stop was put to vigilante behaviour.
Yes, it's immediately obvious at a glance that OpenOffice is crap,
Let's have a look at your program, then...?
Open office is a pretty damned good program considering the PRICE. Yes it's missing bells and whistles. Yes there are a few bugs in there. But instead of saying how crappy it is, you are invited to contribute to the development process. Perhaps that way when Microsoft decides to tax you again, a non "crappy" alternative will be available.
Match point to the AC! (clap clap clap)
I know that some programs in Windows leave bits of themselves in weird places, and these are not always uninstalled correctly.
This should be a capital offence, by the way...
I was just offended that you were suggesting that all the artists had so much money.
Well put it this way, I come from a wealthy family. How much doesn't matter. Grandpa and my great uncles had a construction business. It got big. They built freeways, dams, airports. 80% of the construction in a large North American city over a 20 year period was done by grandpa and his brothers.
Eventually the companies were sold for quite a few millions. Neither grandpa, my dad, me, or my kids, have ever/will ever have to work. Lucky us.
But grandpa was never home. He spent 40 years on the job sites. We're rich, but I'm sure any gansta rapper has a lot more money that us. Now don't get this wrong, I am not jealous by any means. However I find it curious how society attributes value. Work your ass of for your entire life building infrastructure - make a few million. Write 2 or 3 hit singles, work when you feel like it making a catchy tune that distracts people for 4 minutes - make a few million. What a strange dichotomy.
OK, to use your very example. I have never heard of "The Roche Sisters" (and it's unlikely that many others here have).
Therefore it's unlikely I would seek and download their music. Therefore piracy is not the cause of their lack of wealth, is it?
In fact if you were to, say, send me a link where I could download some of their stuff, and I liked it, chances are good that I would probably buy one of their CD's. Repeat a million times with the power of the internet, and suddenly the "RIAA" and the gangsters they represent are made fairly obsolete - especially if I can buy the CD direct from the band.
This is exactly what they are afraid of, and the reason they are grasping at the final straws before disappearing down the hall into oblivion.
Beer is about 5 times more here (12-pack of budweiser for $10 vs your $11.50 for 60 bottles).
:P
Speaking as a non American I must insist that Budweiser is NOT beer!!!
One way or another it brings me one step closer to beer spewing volcanoes!
Personally I just want to be allowed to graze awhile on the Giant Meatball before my turn in the Beer Volcano. I wonder if there's Parmesan?
Obviously, Russian prosecutors have no appreciation for the consequences of their actions.
One less pirate, one step closer to our inevitable demise due to global warming.
Another consequence (especially when Putin has said that this is silly): a little polonium here, a little thallium there... enjoy your sushi, Mr. Prosecutor!
You know one thing MS could do that would be charitable is just give the poor guy 12 licenses and tell the Russian courts to fuck off once and for all.
What, and the prosecutor won't get his free laptop?
Defiance is cool. Robbery isn't.
Actually I think that depends. Robbing a little old lady's pension cheque is very uncool. Robbing a first world government for the amount of $3 BN is way up on the coolness list...
Nowadays it's to the point where one person on earth could buy a CD and then that album could be downloaded by every person with a computer in a matter of hours or days given the right sharing service. (Torrents)
Yes, we've been at that point for a while now. And yet I see there's no shortage of wealthy artists... even if their music sucks.
Even if they had a little button there that said, "flag this video for copyright infringement", that might be enough?
You do realize that hundreds of people are going to press that little button just for kicks, right? So effectively, all videos will have to be reviewed. Or do you mean just have the button and do nothing, like the "click this link to unsubscribe" links in spam?
Mom gets a letter and cluelessly says "I don't download music, prove it!" and the comedy begins.
Yeah, a letter asking for a mere $3500 settlement. She should just pay up, right? After all, she's getting of easy.
When you give ridiculous punishments for minor offenses, you just breed contempt for the law
Not to mention putting extra strain on an already overburdened prison and judicial system... When is lobbying going to be made a crime?
Mods, this isn't a troll. Sheesh ok yeah the author uses strong, abusive language, but if you actually READ the point he's trying to get across, it makes a lot of sense. Flamebait may be more appropriate than troll, but considering the content of the message I would just have left it alone. We're all grownups here.
Hello? modding something troll because you don't agree or don't like the language should get you banned from modding forever...
The advantage of having law enforcement take over and bring prosecutions
Hang on, umm, have we moved out of civil issues and we're now into criminal law? IANAL but there's a whole lot of things that have to be checked off a list before criminal charges can be brought to bear.
It's like if I had you arrested for building your fence 1 inch on my side of our shared property boundary. Not likely... and who would want to live in a world like THAT?