Ok. I'll try a more serious summary.
A company called MediaSentry identified an IP address that was running KaZaA software and sharing copyrighted materials. Verizon identified the assignee of the IP as the defendant. The RIAA hired the expert witness, Dr. Jacobson, to do a forensic examination of the defendant's hard drive (using EnCase 5). Dr. Jacobson found no evidence of KaZaA or MP3 files on the computer(!).
The majority of the questioning focused on whether knowing an IP address definitively identifies a computer and its user (it doesn't). Further discussion centered on whether the defendant's computer was being a (NAT) router or not. Dr. Jacobson's opinion was that it was not, because the public packet address matched the internal IP address in the KaZaA specific data payload (which would have been a private IP address if NATed).
It certainly seems odd that the supposed computer in question could both serve MP3s through KaZaA and yet have no KaZaA software or MP3's on it. I don't think that Dr. Jacobson was completely convincing in his reasoning for determining the absence of a router. Also, I think some of the questions that he couldn't answer could have been determined by a better examination of the hard drive's registry.
So you're saying that in 100-200 years, almost all software will be developed by large companies... software developers will come back to work after-hours and steal parts of the application and resell them on the black market?
As I recall, there was a point when both Windows (3.x) and OS/2 were concurrently being developed by Microsoft. This caused confusion in the development community -- which OS should they target? Microsoft responded by saying "develop for Windows" and we will provide a migration tool to OS/2. This, I think, is were Microsoft really out-maneuvered IBM. They successfully captured the developer community and convinced them to target Windows (partly by providing superior tools and documentation). Once more (or better performing) applications were available for Windows, it was game-over for OS/2.
I'd like to see some precautions that would prevent me from accidentally trying to transfer the music to my computer. Those music files are huge and they waste too much of my precious disk space!
I'd like it if the CD doesn't play in every CD player that I might own. Being able to play it in a variety of devices just confuses me and I end up forgetting where I left the CD.
I would like to be able to copy the music to a portable music player. Unfortunately, I get very confused trying to figure out which one is the best one to get, so it would be helpful if you only allowed me to copy it to one particular device.
I'd like it if music is subtly altered in some inconspicuous manner. This would be especially cool if it made the music intollerable to listen to when copied to another device. Don't ask me why I want this, I just do.
I'm sure I'm not alone in desiring these features -- I bet almost all of your customers feel the way I do.
And what do you think the TSA's response to this will be? My money is that they decide to no longer allow people to print their own boarding passes. It will be paper ticket or nothing (and yes I'm aware that these can be forged too). So no more checkins at the gate -- stand in line along with those that have baggage to check. Just great.
humanity may split into two sub-species within the next 100,000 years.... "underclass" humans who would have evolved into dim-witted, ugly, squat goblin-like creatures.
The company I work for has a policy of no source code on a laptop -- ever. Instead we keep our code on an encrypted USB thumbdrive (of course thumbdrives aren't allowed at some companies).
Keeping sensitive information on a True Crypt volume is still pretty convenient, and if the laptop is stolen the data stays secure.
Doing this these days will usually yield you one or two real copies, and hundreds of viruse files or trojans.
That's why I only purchase music on CDs from reputable sources. That way I can rip it to my computer and be sure that I will never get a virus or other nasties! Yes sir, we can always trust the music industry to look out for us...
At WinHec this year, Microsoft reported that many companies were using glue guns(!) to secure their networks against USB drives. They then went on to claim that Vista will make this unnecessary (as well as curing world hunger and making you look thin in those pants...)
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Just about every result could be resolved with this.
Ok. I'll try a more serious summary. A company called MediaSentry identified an IP address that was running KaZaA software and sharing copyrighted materials. Verizon identified the assignee of the IP as the defendant. The RIAA hired the expert witness, Dr. Jacobson, to do a forensic examination of the defendant's hard drive (using EnCase 5). Dr. Jacobson found no evidence of KaZaA or MP3 files on the computer(!). The majority of the questioning focused on whether knowing an IP address definitively identifies a computer and its user (it doesn't). Further discussion centered on whether the defendant's computer was being a (NAT) router or not. Dr. Jacobson's opinion was that it was not, because the public packet address matched the internal IP address in the KaZaA specific data payload (which would have been a private IP address if NATed). It certainly seems odd that the supposed computer in question could both serve MP3s through KaZaA and yet have no KaZaA software or MP3's on it. I don't think that Dr. Jacobson was completely convincing in his reasoning for determining the absence of a router. Also, I think some of the questions that he couldn't answer could have been determined by a better examination of the hard drive's registry.
Objection to form. Lack of foundation.
... there is nothing about Vista that is truly innovative or compelling; there's no transformational, gotta-have-it feature in Vista.That's because you're not part of the *IAA cartel. If you were, you'd be pissing your pants in excitement over Windows Vista.
I'm sorry, I didn't read past your first option. Where do I sign up?
Yeah. That sounds about right.
Watch it! I'm this close to calling Child Protective Services on you!
Well, to be fair, those clean computers were running Windows.
As I recall, there was a point when both Windows (3.x) and OS/2 were concurrently being developed by Microsoft. This caused confusion in the development community -- which OS should they target? Microsoft responded by saying "develop for Windows" and we will provide a migration tool to OS/2. This, I think, is were Microsoft really out-maneuvered IBM. They successfully captured the developer community and convinced them to target Windows (partly by providing superior tools and documentation). Once more (or better performing) applications were available for Windows, it was game-over for OS/2.
That's a great idea! Let's do it! Let's make Linux gorgeous. What's everyone waiting for? Come on let's get going!
I'd like to see some precautions that would prevent me from accidentally trying to transfer the music to my computer. Those music files are huge and they waste too much of my precious disk space!
I'd like it if the CD doesn't play in every CD player that I might own. Being able to play it in a variety of devices just confuses me and I end up forgetting where I left the CD.
I would like to be able to copy the music to a portable music player. Unfortunately, I get very confused trying to figure out which one is the best one to get, so it would be helpful if you only allowed me to copy it to one particular device.
I'd like it if music is subtly altered in some inconspicuous manner. This would be especially cool if it made the music intollerable to listen to when copied to another device. Don't ask me why I want this, I just do.
I'm sure I'm not alone in desiring these features -- I bet almost all of your customers feel the way I do.
And what do you think the TSA's response to this will be? My money is that they decide to no longer allow people to print their own boarding passes. It will be paper ticket or nothing (and yes I'm aware that these can be forged too). So no more checkins at the gate -- stand in line along with those that have baggage to check. Just great.
But it says that this product qualifies for free shipping! So that can't be right.
Some would argue that this has already happened.
My guess is that those people are far less likely to complain and therefore would not easily be counted using the same method.
This one is easy.
Follow these directions and you should be relatively safe from prosecution.
The Truth is that you are all just figments of my imagination. Now, get out of my head and leave me alone. Go on! Get!
Let's move on to a system of voting that the majority of American's can understand...
To vote for candidate #1 call 1-900-ILIKE01 or send the text message "VOTE" to 9901 on your Cingular phone. Phone lines are open now...
I'm from the government and I'd like to hear more about this evil bit of which you speak.
I don't know... I've always found Jessica Simpson to be easy on my eyes. Now my ears are different story.
Still, I'd be tempted to buy the MP3 just to make a point. This is the way customers want their music!
He might be referring to this one. Interestingly, this page looks fine in IE7 Beta2. So perhaps things are getting better for IE.
The company I work for has a policy of no source code on a laptop -- ever. Instead we keep our code on an encrypted USB thumbdrive (of course thumbdrives aren't allowed at some companies).
Keeping sensitive information on a True Crypt volume is still pretty convenient, and if the laptop is stolen the data stays secure.
Hey IT Managers: True Crypt is your friend...
Doing this these days will usually yield you one or two real copies, and hundreds of viruse files or trojans.
That's why I only purchase music on CDs from reputable sources. That way I can rip it to my computer and be sure that I will never get a virus or other nasties! Yes sir, we can always trust the music industry to look out for us...
At WinHec this year, Microsoft reported that many companies were using glue guns(!) to secure their networks against USB drives. They then went on to claim that Vista will make this unnecessary (as well as curing world hunger and making you look thin in those pants...)
How is American beer like making love in a canoe?
It's f*cking close to water!