I'm going to assume they're not counting computers or laptops (heck even throw in those portable DVD players) since those alone should outnumber VCR's. Given that more people are watching DVD's through different technologies I question if the standalone DVD player is a useful metric.
There was a DS9 episode where Odo was a solid and had back problems from sitting too stiffly.
Maybe the Doctors Bashir should consult with each other more often.
While he makes some good points about "lethargy" and people not wanting to learn something new from scratch (esp those not techinically savvy), there are some programs which simply will not work on Linux. If you happen to need these programs, you're just not going to switch.
Let's also not forget hardware issues. Yes, there have been major strides since I first experimented with Red Hat 5.2, but the fact that I couldn't get my non-winmodem or sound card to work under the OS turned me off from using it for some time.
There gets a point where it's not so much of lethargy as it is a hassle to deal with and *still* not being able to do everything you need/like to do on your computer.
Is how Google can't win. If it doesn't pull up Apple Computing with just "apple," then it's not a good enough mind reader. If it does come up with Apple computing, then it's just a shill for marketing.
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Has got to be the Core Java Series. Between the fundamentals and the advanced books, I haven't found anything as complete and as clear as this.
I remember reading in ZDNet a long time ago (forgot who wrote the article) about two great workarounds for the click-wrap agreements.
1. Videotape yourself getting hammered before clicking - thus not in the state of mind to agree to anything 2. Videotape a minor clicking on the "ok" - also not bindidng
Assuming this argument works - that Napster could force music labels to license their music - this would just lead to numerous other lawsuits as to how much this licensing should cost. If the RIAA determines the licensing, it could in theory set "compensation" so high that Napster still can't do anything. Also, it can easily vary how much each song is worth. It's a good idea in theory, but in practice, it's just going to cause more aggravation IMHO.
I agree fully. My response to the original poster was that you only have public pressure when there is public outrage. The above post about the Edward Pope shows that you only have outrage when there is media coverage. Granted, not all media coverage will lead to activism, but if people don't know about something, they can't very well fight against it. Furthermore, if the media only gives it minor coverage, then people won't treat it as something worthwhile. If the media makes a big deal, it's no guarentee that something will get done - people will have divided opinions - but with no coverage, ultimately, nothing will happen.
If an American were to be held in another country, you'd also have massive media attention and public outcry. Remember the whole caning thing a few years ago? People were upset that Singapore used it's legal system, which allows for caning (as I recall it was an act of vandilism), on an American (name escapes me) and people here went nuts.
In order for this to have a similar effect, you would need the Russian people, if not all of Europe to make this an issue. Then, maybe you'd have enough international pressure on the US to do something.
More and more, these studies suggest, parents should be encouraging their kids to game, not to stop.
While the comparison between "jocks" and "gamers" might hold true for mental comprehension, for developmental purposes, athletics provide physical development as well. As it is, Americans have horrible eating and excersize habits and are overweight overall. Do we need more sedentary activities for our kids?
I'm not saying that gaming is bad, nor am I contesting these results. There is a difference between having positive effects from gaming and actually encouraging kids to spend more time with it. In doing so, you tun the more dangerous risk of moving from moderarion into exess which will offset any gains you might make.
Actually not after a really big fight. Originally, Ice tried to claim that Ice Ice Baby was original simply because he doubled one note in the bass line. He's right, there is an extra "bum," but the argument was so utterly comical that he gave in.
The other posts I've seen answer the royalty question well. Sampled music is paid for. Many of rap music's background "melody" lines are done by people like George Clinton or whomever and they get royalties, or percentages.
I agree, but just because anonymity assists free speech, it isn't a fundamental right, and is certainly not in the first amendment. You have the right to shout out whatever you want in the street, but you also must face the consequences of your speech. Anonymity removes the consequesces of speech, but isn't connected to the actual right of speech.
...the well-established First Amendment right to speak anonymously...
Since when does the first amendment give the right to anonymous speech?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Yes, but there still is the ossiblity of legislation being passed which could ban people from tweaking the hardware in a similar way that DMCA bans tweaking software. Think about it - a manufacuter can start selling "rights" to use the hardware instead of the hardware itself. If you try to upgrade, tweak, overclock or whatever, that would be illegal. It's a longshot, but it could theoretically happen.
Of course, he doesn't mention the fact that ignoring published standards has the same effect
I would have to disagree on this one. Ignoring standards might force a change in the development of a page, but not in the content. The issue here isn't forcing developers to use MS's "stantards," but on MS's ability to actually alter the web pages themselves. While I can deal with the lack of standards compliance (and I have), the fact that MS can change links on my page at their will is far too disturbing
I'm guessing the way they'd determine it is based on content. If you're a sports site, and you own something like espm.com, which merely redirects traffic to something like sportsline, that would be bad. But if the design and/or content is a clear parody of ESPN, e.g. you have similar design and/or modified content, that would be different.
but what is the difference between a highly specific website tailored to the "elite" and a print magazine which does the same? Print media has the advantage of charging per-issue AND has advertising revenue. And yet, magazines still fold.
The reason is simple. Magazines and Netzines serve a purpose and a constituency. If their market for whatever reason decides not to support it, then obviously it will have to close up shop. I can't expect a publication tailored to a small market to survive for too long with other publications with a larger one.
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How appropriate, you write like a cow.
I'm going to assume they're not counting computers or laptops (heck even throw in those portable DVD players) since those alone should outnumber VCR's. Given that more people are watching DVD's through different technologies I question if the standalone DVD player is a useful metric.
There was a DS9 episode where Odo was a solid and had back problems from sitting too stiffly. Maybe the Doctors Bashir should consult with each other more often.
I've already been eaten by a grue.
While he makes some good points about "lethargy" and people not wanting to learn something new from scratch (esp those not techinically savvy), there are some programs which simply will not work on Linux. If you happen to need these programs, you're just not going to switch.
Let's also not forget hardware issues. Yes, there have been major strides since I first experimented with Red Hat 5.2, but the fact that I couldn't get my non-winmodem or sound card to work under the OS turned me off from using it for some time.
There gets a point where it's not so much of lethargy as it is a hassle to deal with and *still* not being able to do everything you need/like to do on your computer.
Is how Google can't win. If it doesn't pull up Apple Computing with just "apple," then it's not a good enough mind reader. If it does come up with Apple computing, then it's just a shill for marketing.
Has got to be the Core Java Series. Between the fundamentals and the advanced books, I haven't found anything as complete and as clear as this.
Any ideas on how/if Mozdev will be affected by this? (short/long term?)
I remember reading in ZDNet a long time ago (forgot who wrote the article) about two great workarounds for the click-wrap agreements.
1. Videotape yourself getting hammered before clicking - thus not in the state of mind to agree to anything
2. Videotape a minor clicking on the "ok" - also not bindidng
Anyway, I thought it was cute back then
That Monsterhut.com lists links to spam filters.
Also interesting, the company's name "Midbar" means "Desert" in Hebrew. "Cactus" fits right in.
My apologies...missed it.
My bad.
Assuming this argument works - that Napster could force music labels to license their music - this would just lead to numerous other lawsuits as to how much this licensing should cost. If the RIAA determines the licensing, it could in theory set "compensation" so high that Napster still can't do anything. Also, it can easily vary how much each song is worth. It's a good idea in theory, but in practice, it's just going to cause more aggravation IMHO.
I agree fully. My response to the original poster was that you only have public pressure when there is public outrage. The above post about the Edward Pope shows that you only have outrage when there is media coverage. Granted, not all media coverage will lead to activism, but if people don't know about something, they can't very well fight against it. Furthermore, if the media only gives it minor coverage, then people won't treat it as something worthwhile. If the media makes a big deal, it's no guarentee that something will get done - people will have divided opinions - but with no coverage, ultimately, nothing will happen.
Whatever happened to this bill which would force employers to inform the employees of their e-mail reading policies?
If an American were to be held in another country, you'd also have massive media attention and public outcry. Remember the whole caning thing a few years ago? People were upset that Singapore used it's legal system, which allows for caning (as I recall it was an act of vandilism), on an American (name escapes me) and people here went nuts.
In order for this to have a similar effect, you would need the Russian people, if not all of Europe to make this an issue. Then, maybe you'd have enough international pressure on the US to do something.
More and more, these studies suggest, parents should be encouraging their kids to game, not to stop.
While the comparison between "jocks" and "gamers" might hold true for mental comprehension, for developmental purposes, athletics provide physical development as well. As it is, Americans have horrible eating and excersize habits and are overweight overall. Do we need more sedentary activities for our kids?
I'm not saying that gaming is bad, nor am I contesting these results. There is a difference between having positive effects from gaming and actually encouraging kids to spend more time with it. In doing so, you tun the more dangerous risk of moving from moderarion into exess which will offset any gains you might make.
Actually not after a really big fight. Originally, Ice tried to claim that Ice Ice Baby was original simply because he doubled one note in the bass line. He's right, there is an extra "bum," but the argument was so utterly comical that he gave in.
The other posts I've seen answer the royalty question well. Sampled music is paid for. Many of rap music's background "melody" lines are done by people like George Clinton or whomever and they get royalties, or percentages.
I agree, but just because anonymity assists free speech, it isn't a fundamental right, and is certainly not in the first amendment. You have the right to shout out whatever you want in the street, but you also must face the consequences of your speech. Anonymity removes the consequesces of speech, but isn't connected to the actual right of speech.
...the well-established First Amendment right to speak anonymously...
Since when does the first amendment give the right to anonymous speech?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Nothing about anonymity here.
Yes, but there still is the ossiblity of legislation being passed which could ban people from tweaking the hardware in a similar way that DMCA bans tweaking software. Think about it - a manufacuter can start selling "rights" to use the hardware instead of the hardware itself. If you try to upgrade, tweak, overclock or whatever, that would be illegal. It's a longshot, but it could theoretically happen.
Of course, he doesn't mention the fact that ignoring published standards has the same effect
I would have to disagree on this one. Ignoring standards might force a change in the development of a page, but not in the content. The issue here isn't forcing developers to use MS's "stantards," but on MS's ability to actually alter the web pages themselves. While I can deal with the lack of standards compliance (and I have), the fact that MS can change links on my page at their will is far too disturbing
It's only a model.
I'm guessing the way they'd determine it is based on content. If you're a sports site, and you own something like espm.com, which merely redirects traffic to something like sportsline, that would be bad. But if the design and/or content is a clear parody of ESPN, e.g. you have similar design and/or modified content, that would be different.
but what is the difference between a highly specific website tailored to the "elite" and a print magazine which does the same? Print media has the advantage of charging per-issue AND has advertising revenue. And yet, magazines still fold.
The reason is simple. Magazines and Netzines serve a purpose and a constituency. If their market for whatever reason decides not to support it, then obviously it will have to close up shop. I can't expect a publication tailored to a small market to survive for too long with other publications with a larger one.