I agree manuals are a gold mind.. but dont forget time period magazines. Just check out a copy of Byte from 1979, or a 'current notes' from the mid 80s.
For real fun get a popular electronics from the 70s or any number of ham radio magazines.
In today's world, that isn't acceptable and a breach of ones privacy. If they dont change that policy they can forget it ever being 'the next big thing'.
As opposed to almost every other "recognized" religion where at their core knowledge is considered a commodity, to be restricted and made available only to the special ones to be sure they can retain their power over their followers.
its hard to call it a "spy" machine when its public access and you put your data there willingly for all to see. It is not much different if your group puts their pictures and 'hey lets do this' on the bulletin board in their local library or grocery store.
Its a *voluntary* 'data collection machine'... nothing more, nothing less.
People used libraries ( and more recently in history, bookstores, so they could keep they copy forever ) for countless generations to get their information. Just because most of us live in a digital age does not mean that libraries are some how magically no longer sources of information. Libraries also contain people, called librarians that can help find your information, if you are incompetent.
Yes, as you put it, they be less 'convenient' beacuse you actually have to get off your ass and go out side for a change, but that does not negate their effectiveness if you actually go there. ( If others are so tied up with themselves and want instant gratification to the point that they cant plan head enough to even go to the library then your statement is a sad commentary on the current state of society if you ask me. "me me me me, now now now" )
Furthermore, if you live in an area that isn't developed enough for libraries or bookstores then you don't need to worry about any of this in the first place and have more important issues to deal with, like finding food to eat and shelter.
Dialup is still point to point, so a single point of failure/restriction. At least a wireless mesh will be harder to stop. ( not impossible of course..but harder )
Ummmm ever hear of a library or book store? Have we really got to the point people have forgot where books come from and are stored for public consumption?
You say the internet is worthless and you want to disconnect, but then in the same breath you want to copy some of it off 'to take home with you' ( in effect ).
So which is it, worthless or not? Sounds to me you really don't have a clue what you are wanting.
I had one, and copied plenty of ripped and downloaded music to mine without any problem at all. It had surprising battery life, decent play time on a disk, overall a nice device. The home unit i had worked well for a long time.
I never did try to buy music on native disks, partially for the reasons you mentioned, but also due to lack of selection.
They could still compete well with the early MP3 players, but once the ipod came out, you could see the handwriting on the wall and it was just a matter of time.
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Is there anything stopping potential criminals from just popping down to the local library or internet cafe?
Yes, they become illegal, or at least allowing anonymous users will be illegal..
Its always about the kids, as we give up our freedoms with fanfare and waiving flags.
This is how democracy dies.
I agree manuals are a gold mind.. but dont forget time period magazines. Just check out a copy of Byte from 1979, or a 'current notes' from the mid 80s.
For real fun get a popular electronics from the 70s or any number of ham radio magazines.
In today's world, that isn't acceptable and a breach of ones privacy. If they dont change that policy they can forget it ever being 'the next big thing'.
Is for losers. Real geeks own the hardware. AND still remember when it was new.
You think hugging a Pentium Pro is nostalgic? Kids these days.
No, this is not a 'get off my lawn' moment, but get real, if you want to talk nostalgic at least go 8 bit..
I agree, but code signing like this really has nothing to do with it.
And if you are real good you get to do the books for disaster area.
I agree your average engineer has zero business skills, but moving them to the back room and having MBAs run the show is still bad.
Get rid of the MBAs and let the engineers have business input, but not run front office.
Oh, and get rid of the lawyers, they are even worse than an MBA.
violation of basic rights that entails.
Since when does a non-sentient *machine* have rights?
No, they are a threat to our very way of life and should be stopped.
Copyright, sure, patent, no.
As opposed to almost every other "recognized" religion where at their core knowledge is considered a commodity, to be restricted and made available only to the special ones to be sure they can retain their power over their followers.
its hard to call it a "spy" machine when its public access and you put your data there willingly for all to see. It is not much different if your group puts their pictures and 'hey lets do this' on the bulletin board in their local library or grocery store.
Its a *voluntary* 'data collection machine'... nothing more, nothing less.
People used libraries ( and more recently in history, bookstores, so they could keep they copy forever ) for countless generations to get their information. Just because most of us live in a digital age does not mean that libraries are some how magically no longer sources of information. Libraries also contain people, called librarians that can help find your information, if you are incompetent.
Yes, as you put it, they be less 'convenient' beacuse you actually have to get off your ass and go out side for a change, but that does not negate their effectiveness if you actually go there. ( If others are so tied up with themselves and want instant gratification to the point that they cant plan head enough to even go to the library then your statement is a sad commentary on the current state of society if you ask me. "me me me me, now now now" )
Furthermore, if you live in an area that isn't developed enough for libraries or bookstores then you don't need to worry about any of this in the first place and have more important issues to deal with, like finding food to eat and shelter.
Dialup is still point to point, so a single point of failure/restriction. At least a wireless mesh will be harder to stop. ( not impossible of course. .but harder )
Because most don't care if someone tracks mundane things.
" i searched for the best price on stew mix " isn't something to be overly concerned about falling into the wrong hands.
It wasn't marketed very well either. Most people didn't know they existed.
Good sources of information are rare
Ummmm ever hear of a library or book store? Have we really got to the point people have forgot where books come from and are stored for public consumption?
You say the internet is worthless and you want to disconnect, but then in the same breath you want to copy some of it off 'to take home with you' ( in effect ).
So which is it, worthless or not? Sounds to me you really don't have a clue what you are wanting.
I had one, and copied plenty of ripped and downloaded music to mine without any problem at all. It had surprising battery life, decent play time on a disk, overall a nice device. The home unit i had worked well for a long time.
I never did try to buy music on native disks, partially for the reasons you mentioned, but also due to lack of selection.
They could still compete well with the early MP3 players, but once the ipod came out, you could see the handwriting on the wall and it was just a matter of time.
Once they started the trend to grow beyond being a toy, they should have redone things right then.
Waiting until you are painted in a corner is irresponsible.
If it would get the government out of my data once and for all, i would accept going back to 1200baud.
They are quasi public unless they are listed as a 'private club'.
If they want to predict higher crime areas and then add an extra patrol in the area I'm OK with that.
If they start venturing into the 'who', or getting invasive with the 'where' ( like an excuse to search your home ) then we have a major problem.
Goddamned American public in recent years has acted like it has never read a newspaper or history book.
No, we citizens know.. and we protested, but congress doesn't care. They were bought off.