I'm a CS student at Purdue University, and they put all of our source code into their security software to check for those naughty cheaters. They caught ten people who had "colluded" on the same project last semester. The final project for a graduate level course is to defeat that software.
I have a cable connection also, and have had the same experience as joshv. I don't like Real for a number of reasons, first and foremost because I hate being USED. Real reminds me of the Radio Free Virgin player, or one of those other "I exist solely to collect data on you" players. It takes much longer to buffer and the quality is terrible! WMedia on the other hand, works great. Quicktime does a fine job too, although WMEdia is my default.
Thanks for the correction. The article used that definition, and I inadvertently passed the error on. I don't know what MS uses the GUID's for, but that may or may not be what they were intended for. I agree that not everything exists to invade my or your privacy, but it pays to be conscientious.
That's a pretty funny rumor, whether it be true or not is of course another story....
The article points out that China can greatly benefit by not having a powerhouse like Microsoft established in China. Chinese companies will have a much better opportunity to gain a foothold in China now.
criticizing an entire group of people/nation because of what you feel are their inhumane actions, is not hate speech. Hate speech is degrading a people just for the color of their skin or their religion, etc....with the only reason for the criticism being their skin color,religion.
And, hate speech is really more of threatening people because of their skin color/religion/sexual preference, etc.
For those of you (like me) who still use Windows, you can download The Proxomitron at this site. The Proxomitron uses your local machine as a proxy, and allows you to delete banner ads, filter cookies,etc... It is very customizable.... For example, I allow cookies, but send fake ones back to the sites (except for slashdot and Enigmous of course). I also have animation disabled and javascript severely limited. You can disable the javascript that makes those nasty popup windows AFTER you exit the site...plus all your normal ones work, because it "restores popup windows after page loads".
I also have my user info as "Opera on Mandrake Linux 8.0" since I'll be switching when I get my new machine this winter....my user ID is my wish list:)
Anyway, it's a great program....... By the way, I am in not associated with the creator of the program in any way.....i just like it.
I'll answer your question with another question.... "Didn't the DMCA pass?" And yes, there ARE attempts to do many things like this in European countries.....the DMCA was passed because countries signed a WIPO treaty (World Intellectual Property Organization). That treaty's purpose was to push laws like the DMCA and the SSSCA through. The DMCA was passed because congress didn't think they were in accordance with that treaty..... Denmark is a country I know of that was forced to change their laws to allow copyright enforcers to perform search and seizure without telling the companies or individuals first....
"Does the bill have any provisions for letting you uninstall the digital rights management software? Or will it be embedded in hardware, making it impossible to bypass?"
To answer your question....NO! The way I read the Wired article, the act will require businesses to "embed" the copy-protection devices in their products. Also, if you own a "networked computer" that has the copy-protection disabled, then you are committing a felony....punishable by 5 years in prison and a half million in fines. As was stated earlier about the vagueness of this bill, their wording of "networked computer" means even if you don't have the machine hooked to the internet, but have it networked to a second computer, you're still liable.
Plus, an "interactive digital device is defined as any hardware or software capable of "storing, retrieving, processing, performing, transmitting, receiving or copying information in digital form." This bill will completely eliminate the ability to enjoy your fair use rights granted under previous laws! My friends, even Russia doesn't limit their citizens' freedoms like this....
the ONLY solution?!? Isn't that a little short-sighted? Fuel cells are coming a long way! Although I'm sure they'll be used for small "batteries" before you'll find one in your car...
The problem, as the article notes, is that scientists want/need to have the prestige afforded to them by getting published in the well-known/copyrighted journals. However, if these scientists, 25000 so far, can put together a great journal, then those wanting prestige can get it!
Most scientists support this initiative because their goal is to spread knowledge and support a greater good. It is the journals who adopt the greedy attitude!
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I'm a CS student at Purdue University, and they put all of our source code into their security software to check for those naughty cheaters. They caught ten people who had "colluded" on the same project last semester. The final project for a graduate level course is to defeat that software.
I have a cable connection also, and have had the same experience as joshv. I don't like Real for a number of reasons, first and foremost because I hate being USED. Real reminds me of the Radio Free Virgin player, or one of those other "I exist solely to collect data on you" players. It takes much longer to buffer and the quality is terrible! WMedia on the other hand, works great. Quicktime does a fine job too, although WMEdia is my default.
"BTW, Noam Chomsky was just paraphrasing Voltaire:
Je ne suis pas d'accord avec ce que vous dites, mais je me battrai pour que vous ayez le droit de le dire.
`I do not agree with what you say, but I will fight for your right to say it.'
Interesting. I'll modify my sig to reflect that. Thanks......
you're correct according to another /.er. I found that definition in the article.
Thanks for the correction. The article used that definition, and I inadvertently passed the error on. I don't know what MS uses the GUID's for, but that may or may not be what they were intended for. I agree that not everything exists to invade my or your privacy, but it pays to be conscientious.
More info here....
quoted from article:
"They are afraid of the alleged backdoor into MS operating systems, a channel that MS vehemently denies, yet keeps surfacing."
The article also states that China doesn't like MS's use of the GUID (Global User ID) which identifies individual computers.
That's a pretty funny rumor, whether it be true or not is of course another story....
The article points out that China can greatly benefit by not having a powerhouse like Microsoft established in China. Chinese companies will have a much better opportunity to gain a foothold in China now.
criticizing an entire group of people/nation because of what you feel are their inhumane actions, is not hate speech. Hate speech is degrading a people just for the color of their skin or their religion, etc....with the only reason for the criticism being their skin color,religion.
And, hate speech is really more of threatening people because of their skin color/religion/sexual preference, etc.
For those of you (like me) who still use Windows, you can download The Proxomitron at this site. The Proxomitron uses your local machine as a proxy, and allows you to delete banner ads, filter cookies,etc... It is very customizable.... For example, I allow cookies, but send fake ones back to the sites (except for slashdot and Enigmous of course). I also have animation disabled and javascript severely limited. You can disable the javascript that makes those nasty popup windows AFTER you exit the site...plus all your normal ones work, because it "restores popup windows after page loads".
:)
I also have my user info as "Opera on Mandrake Linux 8.0" since I'll be switching when I get my new machine this winter....my user ID is my wish list
Anyway, it's a great program....... By the way, I am in not associated with the creator of the program in any way.....i just like it.
I'll answer your question with another question.... "Didn't the DMCA pass?" And yes, there ARE attempts to do many things like this in European countries.....the DMCA was passed because countries signed a WIPO treaty (World Intellectual Property Organization). That treaty's purpose was to push laws like the DMCA and the SSSCA through. The DMCA was passed because congress didn't think they were in accordance with that treaty..... Denmark is a country I know of that was forced to change their laws to allow copyright enforcers to perform search and seizure without telling the companies or individuals first....
"Does the bill have any provisions for letting you uninstall the digital rights management software? Or will it be embedded in hardware, making it impossible to bypass?"
To answer your question....NO! The way I read the Wired article, the act will require businesses to "embed" the copy-protection devices in their products. Also, if you own a "networked computer" that has the copy-protection disabled, then you are committing a felony....punishable by 5 years in prison and a half million in fines. As was stated earlier about the vagueness of this bill, their wording of "networked computer" means even if you don't have the machine hooked to the internet, but have it networked to a second computer, you're still liable.
Plus, an "interactive digital device is defined as any hardware or software capable of "storing, retrieving, processing, performing, transmitting, receiving or copying information in digital form." This bill will completely eliminate the ability to enjoy your fair use rights granted under previous laws! My friends, even Russia doesn't limit their citizens' freedoms like this....
Rant and Rave about this at Enigmous
the ONLY solution?!? Isn't that a little short-sighted? Fuel cells are coming a long way! Although I'm sure they'll be used for small "batteries" before you'll find one in your car...
The problem, as the article notes, is that scientists want/need to have the prestige afforded to them by getting published in the well-known/copyrighted journals. However, if these scientists, 25000 so far, can put together a great journal, then those wanting prestige can get it!
Most scientists support this initiative because their goal is to spread knowledge and support a greater good. It is the journals who adopt the greedy attitude!