SABAM is a private company, that works with local independent contractors, who get paid on a commission basis. And that is a large part of the problem.
No, it was both.
Atari had produced more ET cartridges than there were consoles, and later did the same thing with Pac-Man (12 million copies vs 10 million consoles).
Let's just hope they'll warn the authorities and tell them of their good intentions, because I can imagine not everyone will consider the driving around in trucks 'equipped with lasers and photographic equipment' as a non-threatening activity.
There are, on the other hand, numerous initiatives where the young are being taught in their classrooms that copying is theft.
Maybe they'll take it for granted and happily pay taxes for the use of a song. And the player it's played from. And the ISP they downloaded it by. And the HD they stored it on.
There's a similar organisation here in Belgium that administers all revenue created by taxing parties, pubs and other public place and events that play copyrighted music.
1. The artist they represent do not agree at all with what they're doing with the money.
2. There's an investigation on to try and find out if there hasn't been a misappriopriating of funds (ie execs lining their pockets)
3. There are numerous reports of people unable to explain to them that they are using their own computer and free software to simulate a jukebox in their pub. Their "system" says it's theft.
Organised theft, that's what it is.
Lesson to remember: always negotiate the price you will pay when you want to lengthen the lease or buy the equipment.
Never leave it up to the leasing company to decide the price you'll pay at the end of lease.
And don't fall for "Fair Market Value" prices. Agree on a percentage of the equipment's inital price.
Something like this has already been done and failed miserably. Back in the days where phoning through a fixed line still cost a lot, there were companies providing free calls with frequent commercial interruptions. It just didn't work, as it annoyed people endlessly.
Everyone seems to be saying you won't be able to build the next Terminator with this book, nor a robot that'll bring you your drinks.
Then what can I build with it? Any examples?
(please please please a lawnmowing robot).
It is now generally thought that xbox live is able to detect modchips, even when switched off. The EEPROM - HD marriage theory doesn't seem to be correct.
So either you rip out the chip, or you try and install a switch that physically disconnects the chip from the motherboard.
Sift through the xbox-scene.com forums for more...
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So artists get to live at least 105 years? I guess I should adopt their lifestyles to extend my expected lifespan with several decades.
SABAM is a private company, that works with local independent contractors, who get paid on a commission basis. And that is a large part of the problem.
No, it was both. Atari had produced more ET cartridges than there were consoles, and later did the same thing with Pac-Man (12 million copies vs 10 million consoles).
First time I ever really laughed with a parody like this. A pity about the -1.
"Penis breath". Heh, I haven't heard that one since I read the novelisation of "E.T.".
Refrain from the use of irony on slashdot please. It obviously doesn't register.
I like the "Email to a friend" link at the end of the article.
Let's just hope they'll warn the authorities and tell them of their good intentions, because I can imagine not everyone will consider the driving around in trucks 'equipped with lasers and photographic equipment' as a non-threatening activity.
I don't get that joke.
There are, on the other hand, numerous initiatives where the young are being taught in their classrooms that copying is theft. Maybe they'll take it for granted and happily pay taxes for the use of a song. And the player it's played from. And the ISP they downloaded it by. And the HD they stored it on.
Income taxes are a different thing.
The proposed tax was proposed to alleviate the "pain the music industry is experiencing due to massive piracy".
Income taxes are the basis of solidarity. Not with a greedy corporation's association, but with your fellow citizens and your future self.
There's a similar organisation here in Belgium that administers all revenue created by taxing parties, pubs and other public place and events that play copyrighted music. 1. The artist they represent do not agree at all with what they're doing with the money. 2. There's an investigation on to try and find out if there hasn't been a misappriopriating of funds (ie execs lining their pockets) 3. There are numerous reports of people unable to explain to them that they are using their own computer and free software to simulate a jukebox in their pub. Their "system" says it's theft. Organised theft, that's what it is.
I wonder about that too. Surely, marching on Jerusalem with an army of killer robots would increase the chances of winning, wouldn't it?
Geez, mods wouldn't recognise "Funny" if it bit them in the arse. Ass. Butt.
Lesson to remember: always negotiate the price you will pay when you want to lengthen the lease or buy the equipment. Never leave it up to the leasing company to decide the price you'll pay at the end of lease. And don't fall for "Fair Market Value" prices. Agree on a percentage of the equipment's inital price.
How was this done?
I'm sorry, but could you repeat that? I fell asleep during your exposé.
If the parent is a troll, then I'm a gansgta.
What company might that be? If you don't want to tell it in public - don't hesitate to send me something at laundro at gmail dot com.
"Winners don't use torrents".
Something like this has already been done and failed miserably. Back in the days where phoning through a fixed line still cost a lot, there were companies providing free calls with frequent commercial interruptions. It just didn't work, as it annoyed people endlessly.
Ask around on the English Amiga Board: http://eab.abime.net/
Everyone seems to be saying you won't be able to build the next Terminator with this book, nor a robot that'll bring you your drinks. Then what can I build with it? Any examples? (please please please a lawnmowing robot).
You're funny.
It is now generally thought that xbox live is able to detect modchips, even when switched off. The EEPROM - HD marriage theory doesn't seem to be correct. So either you rip out the chip, or you try and install a switch that physically disconnects the chip from the motherboard. Sift through the xbox-scene.com forums for more...