We're not going to be able to use Side Track much longer. The public beta is going to expire soon and there isnt any update posted on the raging menace website:(
I dont know what I'm going to do if side track expires and there is no new release
When Apple set out starting iTunes, their main purpose was not to make money with the server. I remember reading an article when the service came out that had figures similar to this: 1 iTune song - $0.99 Cost to the label - $0.80 Cost for distributing (bandwidth, ect) - $0.10 Other Misc (marketing, R&D, ect) - $0.05
So, using my imaginary, but apporximate, numbers, Apple is only making PENNYS per iTune song sold.
So, this begs the question, why did they even bother? If, for all this effort they're only making pennys per download, was it worth it for Apple?
Of course, because iTunes is a huge marketing scheme to Sell more iPods. These things are cash-cows for Apple. Not to mention, opening up an entire new market that was otherwise un-tapped (Windows Users). As quoted in the article, HALF of the iPods sold have been to Windows users. That means that a new market of people is out there useing Apples product every day, and will most likely consider buying a Mac next time they go to make a computer purchase (which is better than never giving it a second thought).
iTunes is problably one of the most brilliant marketing schemes I've seen - ever. It's generating a buzz about the brand name (look at all the press the past few years) and is opening up new markets to sell hardware, their cash cow.
OK, you made your statement saying you don't think computers in the classroom is a good idea, but you didn't back it up with any why.
I'm guessing I'm a alittle younger than you, we at least had 486's in our high school, and we did the basics such as word processing and the internet on Netscape 2 on a 56K ISDN, not to mention encyclopedias on CD ROM and other research tools they made available to us.
Now, most schools have all that, only so much more. Now they can have multimedia encyclopedias, high-speed internet, e-mail accounts, assignments online, and educational software. Plus, with the way technology is evolving, students need to know how to keep up with the pace, and having up-to-date computers that they have to use is certinly one way to make that happen.
So, again, why do you think this is a bad idea? The only two reasons I can see is cost and filtering out indecent content, which I'm not trying to patronize, they are definately valid concerns. Especially for school districts around me, an *ahem* impovershed area.
"You can also license higher resolution copies of the same items for PowerPoint Presentations and Web Publishing, or simply buy a still from the item for private use."
Just so you know, most wireless companies don't actually own their towers, they just rent space on them. So searching for Verizon Wireless or AT&T probably won't produce very good results (except Nextel, they own their towers).
Try searching for the tower company (EX: Crown Communications carries Verizon in SW PA) and you'll get better results.
uh, but you won't get caught unless you d/l gigs a month...something most people don't do. Or you admit to doing it publicly on Slashdot and a Sprint rep just happens to stroll through . ..
Remember that much of his estimated wealth is based on the value of his stock & assets, not neccessarily how much COH (Cash on hand) he actually has.
For instance, say I have $2k in the bank, but I also own a $20,000 car (paid, no debt). That would make my net worth $22,000; even though I only have $2,000 to play with.
So while I agree that Bill is definately giving small potatos comparativly, and this is not meant as an excuse of any sorts, he dosen't have as much "cash" as most people think. Just stocks & assets.
The Denver Quark office is just a local US Headquarters. Quark has offices in 10 countries. I hardly doubt that the closing of one office is cause for alarm.
Yes, but did this server room have one of those fancy fire suppression systems? If so, yes, you can point to this an laugh. If it didn't, your friends that always say "Server rooms are never destroyed by fires because of their fire suppression systems." will have the last laugh.
I.E. "See, if they would have had a fire suppression system, this would have never happened."
Slashdot Mirror
Look closer at the pictures. There are tons of windows in the apartment, but they have all the blinds puuled closed.
IMHO, the pics would have been much better, and would have shown the effects of the LCD's more, if the pics were taken at night time.
Just use the slashdot account - available for everyone on the site to use, for free, without registering
Username: slashdotreader
Password: slashdot
I've been using this account for years now . . . never registering for my own account yet.
We're not going to be able to use Side Track much longer. The public beta is going to expire soon and there isnt any update posted on the raging menace website :(
I dont know what I'm going to do if side track expires and there is no new release
When Apple set out starting iTunes, their main purpose was not to make money with the server. I remember reading an article when the service came out that had figures similar to this:
1 iTune song - $0.99
Cost to the label - $0.80
Cost for distributing (bandwidth, ect) - $0.10
Other Misc (marketing, R&D, ect) - $0.05
So, using my imaginary, but apporximate, numbers, Apple is only making PENNYS per iTune song sold.
So, this begs the question, why did they even bother? If, for all this effort they're only making pennys per download, was it worth it for Apple?
Of course, because iTunes is a huge marketing scheme to Sell more iPods. These things are cash-cows for Apple. Not to mention, opening up an entire new market that was otherwise un-tapped (Windows Users). As quoted in the article, HALF of the iPods sold have been to Windows users. That means that a new market of people is out there useing Apples product every day, and will most likely consider buying a Mac next time they go to make a computer purchase (which is better than never giving it a second thought).
iTunes is problably one of the most brilliant marketing schemes I've seen - ever. It's generating a buzz about the brand name (look at all the press the past few years) and is opening up new markets to sell hardware, their cash cow.
Brilliant.
Either we've /.'d the ATT WS forums, or maybe they switched them to the new GSM system that suxors so bad :)
:(
Either way, it's 404'ing
OK, you made your statement saying you don't think computers in the classroom is a good idea, but you didn't back it up with any why.
I'm guessing I'm a alittle younger than you, we at least had 486's in our high school, and we did the basics such as word processing and the internet on Netscape 2 on a 56K ISDN, not to mention encyclopedias on CD ROM and other research tools they made available to us.
Now, most schools have all that, only so much more. Now they can have multimedia encyclopedias, high-speed internet, e-mail accounts, assignments online, and educational software. Plus, with the way technology is evolving, students need to know how to keep up with the pace, and having up-to-date computers that they have to use is certinly one way to make that happen.
So, again, why do you think this is a bad idea? The only two reasons I can see is cost and filtering out indecent content, which I'm not trying to patronize, they are definately valid concerns. Especially for school districts around me, an *ahem* impovershed area.
~~Dan
There's only 5 digits on that counter. I wonder how many times that thing has rolled over since this story's posting :)
~~Dan
Quoted directly from the homepage:
"You can also license higher resolution copies of the same items for PowerPoint Presentations and Web Publishing, or simply buy a still from the item for private use."
Honestly, did you even read it????
Just so you know, most wireless companies don't actually own their towers, they just rent space on them. So searching for Verizon Wireless or AT&T probably won't produce very good results (except Nextel, they own their towers).
Try searching for the tower company (EX: Crown Communications carries Verizon in SW PA) and you'll get better results.
uh, but you won't get caught unless you d/l gigs a month...something most people don't do. .
Or you admit to doing it publicly on Slashdot and a Sprint rep just happens to stroll through . .
He actually has those MPEGS on members.aol.com
So unless he has a bandwidth limit, they shoudl hold up nicely.
On Bill Gates wealth . . .
Remember that much of his estimated wealth is based on the value of his stock & assets, not neccessarily how much COH (Cash on hand) he actually has.
For instance, say I have $2k in the bank, but I also own a $20,000 car (paid, no debt). That would make my net worth $22,000; even though I only have $2,000 to play with.
So while I agree that Bill is definately giving small potatos comparativly, and this is not meant as an excuse of any sorts, he dosen't have as much "cash" as most people think. Just stocks & assets.
So when will Blockbuster patent "Driving to a brick & mortar retail location for the purposes of renting a DVD/VHS movie?"
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Yep, what will the think of next. . .
To help assist counterfitters, the Australian Governmebt has equipped this page with pictures of all their currency with a printer friendly version
Nice to see the government goes that extra step to help out the cheaters and counterfitters.
The laws of physics have been defiled for years over at Gravity Hill.
Where have you been?
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/02/04/195923 2&mode=thread&tid=110&tid=146
Looks like a Dupe here folks.
Verizon now holds tezt messages up to 5 days. After that, they're scrapped.
Wow, a movie link on slash that isn't slashdotted.
:)
Impressive
Everybody's a pessimist these days.
I run a site oriented to kids. How can we register one of these domain names?
I.E. "See, if they would have had a fire suppression system, this would have never happened."
Also, here's what seems to be the only close up I could find of the fire. pics
Right, that way everyone can sue charity . . .
Oh wiat. Thats a bad thing to do.
As I quietly switch to a Mac . . . .
It seems that there was an 'interneal server error'
The commentary seems to be "/.'ed" Does anyone have a mirror or a transcript?