Throughout their country, they have true 10mbit connectivity for most of its citizens at roughly 13$ US per month. That is insanely awesome when you figure in the fact that here in the US, we pay around 45$ to get at best 2mbit connectivity that peaks out at right around 140k most of the time. And thats just downstream.
While technology is increasing rapidly enough to make local network connectivity at extremely high speeds economically feasible for the first time, WAN technologies are still another story and lag behind by a few years. You still want dedicated 1.5mbit connectivity, you are STILL looking at around 800$+ dollars a month. (Key word being dedicated).
How long will it be before they start suing people for calling Claria spyware? Its inevitable. Thats what the software does. Noone wants to be advertised at, especially without their knowledge on their own computer.
We put up with commercials in TV because a TV is relatively cheap. But when most users pay 2000+$ for their computer, and then have programs installed without their knowledge with other programs, then of course the terms will be created.
I want to see an unbiased proof that "MS IS SO MUCH CHEAPER" like they keep ranting about. If it actually proves they are, I want it HEAVILY documented. This could be the deciding factor to stop hating MS's apparent FUD tactics. They might really be more cost effective than Linux and other Open Source solutions...
I really like it. I like what it stands for, and I like the theory of it. I liked it and believed in it so much I joined the Army. I don't like being in the Army, but its not all that bad.
I just think that this legislation process has gotten all out of whack. No corporation should be able to "buy" senators and bills/laws, but thats what happens every day. Its getting way out of control.
I'm an American. I love my country and I love the freedoms we have. But when will the copyright crap end? Its getting to the point where enough is enough, and the next president should be considering what to do about the situation.
On one hand, you have 60 million American felons, on the other hand, you wrestle control away from fat, rich corporations. It seems like a no-brainer.
Actually, it was called "Gorillas". That was probably the coolest game in the world. When my computer lab at school was running old 486's, the only games ON the computers where Nibbles and Gorrilas. Needless to say, once I found Basic was on the computer, I modified all the source code and released my new "Hippyfied" version to everyone in the class. Hillarity ensued.
I'd be happy just to get this peice of shit Compaq to work. In the old days, comp companies built their computers like fucking tanks. How horrible. Below is my current PC company banlist:
DLLs were always to me one of the largest reasons preventing programming for a Windows platform. I've never been able to find adequate information to help simplify using them, and since the topic is DLL's, I was just wondering if anyone had any good resources for programming to make use of DLL's.
Why is it that you can patent something that is patented. For example, wouldn't this fall under the previous patent of JavaScript, since that is allready a patented language? Or how does that work?
Interesting idea, but nothing ever happens to the sims. Why don't we just live our lives, instead of paying someone a lot of money to do a piss-poor recreation of what happens in real life. Escapism is a major issue here, but if why not use your imagination to handle this, or read a book, or in the worst case, go see a movie. Cheaper, takes less time, and is more rewarding.
redundant Pronunciation Key (r-dndnt)
adj.
Exceeding what is necessary or natural; superfluous.
Needlessly wordy or repetitive in expression: a student paper filled with redundant phrases.
Of or relating to linguistic redundancy.
Chiefly British.
Dismissed or laid off from work, as for being no longer needed.
Electronics. Of or involving redundancy in electronic equipment.
Of or involving redundancy in the transmission of messages.
I was more referring to Microsoft style tactics. "Sure, you can use.NET SDK until you switch everything over to.NET, then you have to pay 1000$ licensing fees."
Sometimes, you get attached to a program that totally OWNS. Only to get dependant on it, and then not able to cash out the 1200$ for a license.
Try making stuff cheap to own, instead of trying to break their neck and make them dependant on software that costs too much after their "try this crack for free" period.
MP3 is a privately owned format and it costs people money to write software to take advantage of the format. That is the whole reason why.ogg was invented, to be open. So your initial claim of how licensed formats will not take over "the market" was unsupported and untrue. Quality and ease of use is what people want.
Is anything allowed to be researched anymore? Is research even possible without somehow violating DMCA rights of some company? Almost everything is patented/copyrighted, so therefor, any type of reverse engineering would fall under that category... right?
Does this sound like the first step in Big Brother to you?
First come the ID cards that are used nationally.
Then comes needing them to do ANYTHING, from buying a car, to making bank transactions.
Then something will happen and they will want to know where that person is at all times to "clear them of any crimes"
Next thing we know, it is needed to brush our teeth.
The whole concept of this sort of system is kinda scary.
Sure, they may be voluntary, but if you need them to verify who you are to open a bank account, or to buy stuff at the store, it quickly becomes a standardized mandatory thing.
As technology increases, they may have the ability to pinpoint your location at any time with GPS to those cards, and it may become ILLEGAL to leave the house without one.
Sooner or later "telescreens" will start monitoring you everywhere to make sure your "Voluntary ID card" is not lying or broken.
Then, they may begin implanting them at birth to save time and hassle.
The same thing happened with seat belts. Sure, they are a nice "security" precaution, but when they were introduced, they swore up and down that they will remain voluntary. Now, in my town, it is a 150$ fine to be not wearing it.
I have given up on fighting or arguing over all this copyright/patent bullshit, but as soon as some mathematician copyrights my Social Security Number to be used only in an algorithm, I am going to get pissed off and move to Germany or something.
And I refuse to sign one of their licensing agreements. If they want to take me to court, fine, I will see what Ameritech thinks of a law suit as well.
Didn't either he or Michalangelo invent a helicopter way before it was possible to actually be constructed...?
I think they just patented the idea in the plans of actually being the first to create and market a product, then fall short for whatever reason, but still want to maintain control over the patent.
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Throughout their country, they have true 10mbit connectivity for most of its citizens at roughly 13$ US per month. That is insanely awesome when you figure in the fact that here in the US, we pay around 45$ to get at best 2mbit connectivity that peaks out at right around 140k most of the time. And thats just downstream.
While technology is increasing rapidly enough to make local network connectivity at extremely high speeds economically feasible for the first time, WAN technologies are still another story and lag behind by a few years. You still want dedicated 1.5mbit connectivity, you are STILL looking at around 800$+ dollars a month. (Key word being dedicated).
Good for the S. Korea!
How long will it be before they start suing people for calling Claria spyware? Its inevitable. Thats what the software does. Noone wants to be advertised at, especially without their knowledge on their own computer.
We put up with commercials in TV because a TV is relatively cheap. But when most users pay 2000+$ for their computer, and then have programs installed without their knowledge with other programs, then of course the terms will be created.
Claria == Spyware (now im the first to say it)
I want to see an unbiased proof that "MS IS SO MUCH CHEAPER" like they keep ranting about. If it actually proves they are, I want it HEAVILY documented. This could be the deciding factor to stop hating MS's apparent FUD tactics. They might really be more cost effective than Linux and other Open Source solutions...
;)
*cough* if you tack on the 699$ SCO tax *cough*
I really like it. I like what it stands for, and I like the theory of it. I liked it and believed in it so much I joined the Army. I don't like being in the Army, but its not all that bad.
I just think that this legislation process has gotten all out of whack. No corporation should be able to "buy" senators and bills/laws, but thats what happens every day. Its getting way out of control.
I'm an American. I love my country and I love the freedoms we have. But when will the copyright crap end? Its getting to the point where enough is enough, and the next president should be considering what to do about the situation.
On one hand, you have 60 million American felons, on the other hand, you wrestle control away from fat, rich corporations. It seems like a no-brainer.
editfreedom.com has another good article about the RIAA.
Its called Why the RIAA hates Al Gore. I thought it was interesting.
There was an article at editfreedom.com that said similar things.
Click here to read it.
Actually, it was called "Gorillas". That was probably the coolest game in the world. When my computer lab at school was running old 486's, the only games ON the computers where Nibbles and Gorrilas. Needless to say, once I found Basic was on the computer, I modified all the source code and released my new "Hippyfied" version to everyone in the class. Hillarity ensued.
I'd be happy just to get this peice of shit Compaq to work. In the old days, comp companies built their computers like fucking tanks. How horrible. Below is my current PC company banlist:
Dell
Compaq
HP
Gateway
DLLs were always to me one of the largest reasons preventing programming for a Windows platform. I've never been able to find adequate information to help simplify using them, and since the topic is DLL's, I was just wondering if anyone had any good resources for programming to make use of DLL's.
I am curious to know how this works out...
Why is it that you can patent something that is patented. For example, wouldn't this fall under the previous patent of JavaScript, since that is allready a patented language? Or how does that work?
Interesting idea, but nothing ever happens to the sims. Why don't we just live our lives, instead of paying someone a lot of money to do a piss-poor recreation of what happens in real life. Escapism is a major issue here, but if why not use your imagination to handle this, or read a book, or in the worst case, go see a movie. Cheaper, takes less time, and is more rewarding.
redundant Pronunciation Key (r-dndnt)
adj.
Exceeding what is necessary or natural; superfluous.
Needlessly wordy or repetitive in expression: a student paper filled with redundant phrases.
Of or relating to linguistic redundancy. Chiefly British.
Dismissed or laid off from work, as for being no longer needed.
Electronics. Of or involving redundancy in electronic equipment.
Of or involving redundancy in the transmission of messages.
How was I being redundant?
Only if I get extra points for being the first one to point out that your's links to the wrong article... ;)
but noone reads them anyway, so who really cares?
No matter what, google rocks.
I was more referring to Microsoft style tactics. "Sure, you can use .NET SDK until you switch everything over to .NET, then you have to pay 1000$ licensing fees."
:)
Its just shady...
Sometimes, you get attached to a program that totally OWNS. Only to get dependant on it, and then not able to cash out the 1200$ for a license.
Try making stuff cheap to own, instead of trying to break their neck and make them dependant on software that costs too much after their "try this crack for free" period.
Mexican internet = powered by Tequila, dust, and Microsoft.
Clever.
Has anyone been able to use the old wireless gear to do anything cool?
MP3 is a privately owned format and it costs people money to write software to take advantage of the format. That is the whole reason why .ogg was invented, to be open. So your initial claim of how licensed formats will not take over "the market" was unsupported and untrue. Quality and ease of use is what people want.
Is anything allowed to be researched anymore? Is research even possible without somehow violating DMCA rights of some company? Almost everything is patented/copyrighted, so therefor, any type of reverse engineering would fall under that category... right?
Does this sound like the first step in Big Brother to you?
First come the ID cards that are used nationally.
Then comes needing them to do ANYTHING, from buying a car, to making bank transactions.
Then something will happen and they will want to know where that person is at all times to "clear them of any crimes"
Next thing we know, it is needed to brush our teeth.
The whole concept of this sort of system is kinda scary.
Sure, they may be voluntary, but if you need them to verify who you are to open a bank account, or to buy stuff at the store, it quickly becomes a standardized mandatory thing.
As technology increases, they may have the ability to pinpoint your location at any time with GPS to those cards, and it may become ILLEGAL to leave the house without one.
Sooner or later "telescreens" will start monitoring you everywhere to make sure your "Voluntary ID card" is not lying or broken.
Then, they may begin implanting them at birth to save time and hassle.
The same thing happened with seat belts. Sure, they are a nice "security" precaution, but when they were introduced, they swore up and down that they will remain voluntary. Now, in my town, it is a 150$ fine to be not wearing it.
I am scared.
-blister
I have given up on fighting or arguing over all this copyright/patent bullshit, but as soon as some mathematician copyrights my Social Security Number to be used only in an algorithm, I am going to get pissed off and move to Germany or something.
And I refuse to sign one of their licensing agreements. If they want to take me to court, fine, I will see what Ameritech thinks of a law suit as well.
Didn't either he or Michalangelo invent a helicopter way before it was possible to actually be constructed...?
I think they just patented the idea in the plans of actually being the first to create and market a product, then fall short for whatever reason, but still want to maintain control over the patent.