>>It's a bit on most monitors, but at work I >>have a laptop that has an insanely useless rez >>of 1600x1200 pixels--the screen just isn't big >>enough to justify that resolution, and images >>are tiny, tiny. Luckily, the native pixels are >>tiny enough that the blurring is barely >>noticealbe at 1024 or 1280.
I used to do tech support at one of the large OEMs, and everytime someone called in complaining, I always wanted to ask them WHY the asked for the highest resolution if they had no idea what that meant. Why would you buy something before seeing it or trying it?
Which is why they supply the information to the ISP or school, or etc and expect them to provide identifying information to the best of their ability. If you think you're anonymous because you're behind a router, then your e-mail address probably ends in @aol.com
Remember when MP3.com cached a whole tonne of MP3 files on their servers? And even though they weren't selling them and you could only access them if you provided the original cd (or an exact copy) at one time, it was still decided not to be legal?
Caching the entire contents of books sounds a little beyond fair use. The concept is cool, but they're going to need some publishers behind them. Maybe they think the name 'Amazon' will keep lawsuits away, but it won't.
For those keeping count at home of the multiformat drives, that gives us Sony's dru500/510 series, Pioneer A06, TDK's indiDVD multiformat burner, and Memorex's dual format burner. Seems like most companies are jumping on the 'both' wagon.
Majority of all companies provide an image, which includes drivers, apps, and utils for the computer novice, already installed. Very few offer the 'original' installation CD, I believe Gateway may.. not sure who else.
How did this get approved as an article, slow night?
I worked at one of the big 3 oems and it's just basically an image. Toshiba used Ghost, IBM used PowerQuest Drive Image, etc....
Once the OS is installed, use Partition Magic and then install your other OS of choice.
If you know enough to dual boot, you could also use the included recovery CD, make YOUR OWN image of the recovered hard disc, and then do what you want to that image in conjunction with other images.
I'm thinking about doing it very seriously. But first I'd like to knowwhat type of lawsuit I'll be able to attack SCO with when the IBM vs Linux vs SCO fud is over and SCO loses. Can they license something they don't own? In violation of a printed license they themselves shipped?
>> SCO wants me to pay them for something that I >> can get for free?
Comments like this are what the big-wigs lawyer folk look at. Yes Linux is free in terms of cost, but in order to use it you must agree to the terms and conditions set out in a legally binding (hopefully proven soon) agreement.
If the GPL failed in court, could that be a precident for other licenses?
And as for SCO making you pay? It's valid.... and make sure you send me that $5 if you have Windows on your system... I have a friend whose sister dated a mailman that delivered mail to somoene who was in the same city as Bob in Canada who helped develop windows.
>>mIRC and the IRC protocols are too widespread >>and too basic for them to monitor all of it >>accurately
Incorrect, with the right legal documents the RIAA could easily force an irc server operator to enable various debug and logging modes. Log private conversations? All activity from an IP?
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>> This shit is sick. Mr. College boy was
>> hosting RIAA music on his site.
No he wasn't. He developed a search engine for his campus network. At no time was he accused of downloading music files.
>>It's a bit on most monitors, but at work I
>>have a laptop that has an insanely useless rez
>>of 1600x1200 pixels--the screen just isn't big
>>enough to justify that resolution, and images
>>are tiny, tiny. Luckily, the native pixels are
>>tiny enough that the blurring is barely
>>noticealbe at 1024 or 1280.
I used to do tech support at one of the large OEMs, and everytime someone called in complaining, I always wanted to ask them WHY the asked for the highest resolution if they had no idea what that meant. Why would you buy something before seeing it or trying it?
>>But doing it as an AC while telling the mods
:)
>>to Karma-credit the previous post and getting
>>busted: pricless
Since +funny doesn't affect karma, you can take a flying leap.
"Note that being moderated Funny doesn't help your karma. You have to be smart, not just a smart-ass."
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>>Microsoft is looking at charging for some of
>>its software updates that it now distributes
>>for free."
Buffer ovverflow - $15
Firewall Fix - $45
Service Pack 3 - $300
Knowing that no matter how much patches come out, Linux will be more secure - Pricess
>> That sounds eerily familiar like how junkies
>> and drug addicts think. They want to "share"
>> their love with someone else.
If your mentality is one which leads you to compare open source vs drugs, then you're really not worth our time.
>> Open Source = Viral.
It's because people have pride in their work and want to share it with others that open source exists.
Which is why they supply the information to the ISP or school, or etc and expect them to provide identifying information to the best of their ability. If you think you're anonymous because you're behind a router, then your e-mail address probably ends in @aol.com
>> Is there anything stopping multiple people
>> using the same name?
Regardless of the names, the subpoenas include time/data and IP addresses.
>> that auctually sounds like a good idea for a
:)
>> real world live theisis type project..
Step 1: Go to your dorm and install Kazaa and download like mad
Step 2: Get sued
If you should fail to grab the attention of the RIAA you will get a failing grade.
Sure, that'd work out well.
http://static.hugi.is/video/fyndin/dctf-1.wmv
>> ...the terrorists have already won!
Yeah, you can bet Osama doesn't use bittorrent.
>>Featuring starving artists in the movie industry."
Have they considered using potbellied pigs?
Wait, the record company execs didn't want to be in the commercial....
Too bad your e-mail address isn't public, I would have sent you a note and let you chuckle at the reply address. :)
>> These are systemic problems
A systemic problem you are google...
It is the anamoly
Should we proceed?
Yes, he is still only human
* Google kicks ass
>> From WordPerect's market dominance
I always did like Corel Easy CD Creator on my first pinnacle micro
Remember when MP3.com cached a whole tonne of MP3 files on their servers? And even though they weren't selling them and you could only access them if you provided the original cd (or an exact copy) at one time, it was still decided not to be legal?
Caching the entire contents of books sounds a little beyond fair use. The concept is cool, but they're going to need some publishers behind them. Maybe they think the name 'Amazon' will keep lawsuits away, but it won't.
How is he wrong?
I just bought a Pioneer A06 which is multiformat.
For those keeping count at home of the multiformat drives, that gives us Sony's dru500/510 series, Pioneer A06, TDK's indiDVD multiformat burner, and Memorex's dual format burner. Seems like most companies are jumping on the 'both' wagon.
>> Killing people is already illegal.
er..shit. you sure? when did they pass that?
Scenario....
You walk to the store to get a bottle of coke.
They have one bottle for $0
They have a second bottle for $2
The bottles are identical.
You only wish to leave the store with one bottle.
Which do you take? Just because you can afford the $2 one, do you take it? Or do you take the free one?
Same with other oems, Toshiba, IBM, etc...
Majority of all companies provide an image, which includes drivers, apps, and utils for the computer novice, already installed. Very few offer the 'original' installation CD, I believe Gateway may.. not sure who else.
Why would you not buy from them?
How did this get approved as an article, slow night?
I worked at one of the big 3 oems and it's just basically an image. Toshiba used Ghost, IBM used PowerQuest Drive Image, etc....
Once the OS is installed, use Partition Magic and then install your other OS of choice.
If you know enough to dual boot, you could also use the included recovery CD, make YOUR OWN image of the recovered hard disc, and then do what you want to that image in conjunction with other images.
No one lied to you, did you think of asking?
I'm thinking about doing it very seriously. But first I'd like to knowwhat type of lawsuit I'll be able to attack SCO with when the IBM vs Linux vs SCO fud is over and SCO loses. Can they license something they don't own? In violation of a printed license they themselves shipped?
>> SCO wants me to pay them for something that I
>> can get for free?
Comments like this are what the big-wigs lawyer folk look at. Yes Linux is free in terms of cost, but in order to use it you must agree to the terms and conditions set out in a legally binding (hopefully proven soon) agreement.
If the GPL failed in court, could that be a precident for other licenses?
And as for SCO making you pay? It's valid.... and make sure you send me that $5 if you have Windows on your system... I have a friend whose sister dated a mailman that delivered mail to somoene who was in the same city as Bob in Canada who helped develop windows.
>>mIRC and the IRC protocols are too widespread
>>and too basic for them to monitor all of it
>>accurately
Incorrect, with the right legal documents the RIAA could easily force an irc server operator to enable various debug and logging modes. Log private conversations? All activity from an IP?
While not common, it can be done.