That is rather short sighted, as there is a need for a end user 'access like' front end creator out in the business world. Much larger then most people ever realize. Having a OSS choice that was useable would go a long way to creating inroads into small and medium sized businesses that cant afford a regular developer. ( the alternatives I've seen so far, are not yet useable )
And just for the record, Access, when linked to a real DB back end and run by a knowledgeable individual is much more capable then people give it credit for. Of course its also really easy to make a mess of things but that isn't the tool's fault.
I totally agree the artist should be making their money on performances, and 'media' is mostly a marketing thing, but at 15 bucks a pop its a bit more pricey then just promotional..
Microsoft was created under the concept of getting away from the big time-sharing mainframes because they were 'evil'.
I guess at the least the billing weren't so evil afterall:) Eventually we will go back to the central data center that hosts your apps too, for a fee per use.
What is old, is new again. And the people will buy into it like sheep eating infected grass.
The DNC is objectionable. Scientology is objectionable. I don't see them doing anything abut that.
Censorship by anyone is objectionable. ( but not illegal since they are a private company, and yes i realize i'm stretching the definition of censorship because of this small fact )
Im fully aware that nothing truly free in this world. ( even if its not monetary, effort is required )
In this case I'm using the word "free" as in no separate bill and unlimited use. You just turn on and tune in, so to speak. Its a 'practical' definition of the word free. Of course for visitors to the city, it would be even more free for them. ( and yes, i know they would be paying sales taxes on their meals, bla bla bla, but lets not split hairs too far here ).
Don't forget that at any time ( if you are using some sort of online-DRM system ) that what you purchase a right to read for can be yanked from you in an instant.
All it will take is one judge to declare the 'book' violated some copyright and it suddenly disappears off readers all over the country. Or how about the government decides its 'forbidden information', once again causing 'books' to disappear. ( after reporting back who had the copy for further investigation. how dare they want to learn about the forbidden fruit ). Your so called contract is null and void at that point and you possess something that is considered illegal.
Oh, and that little clause in all contacts that lets THEM change the terms... "now we are moving to a pay pre read model, id you don't accept this agreement all previous contracts are null and void" and then once again, poof goes your 'book'.
No thanks, ill keep my paper thank you very much. ( even self-scanned unencumbered books will eventually get bit by the 'not licensed to view' DRM bug once they lock all machines down to were ALL content must be authorized by a central body or its rejected and reported )
Too bad no one will listen, even with the proof right in their face, and just 'trust the government' instead, and call everyone that doesn't a 'tin foil hatter'.
I wonder how many lists i'm on as a outspoken us citizen ( that for the record does still love/support his country, just not where its heading ), and how the data links up. Not that it would make a difference of course, just curious.
They wont be able to screw the consumer hard enough with what is basically free and open. ISP's want that pay per byte contract and are drooling for when they can bring it back.
Don't you mean WHEN it does occur? We are going down a path well traveled throughout history, its just now the government has technology behind it to tip the balance and perhaps prevent the next stage in the process ( revolution ).
We have one of those in our local government building. Down in the basement, behind an unmarked locked door with one way glass. They also don't participate in any of the state IT functions and is basically a standalone entity with its budget in the 'grey'.
Saw the nice pretty lit up logo on the internal wall one day someone was exiting the area. Was thinking 'that nice, wonder how much that cost when no one gets to even see it'.
Not so sure about the P2P angle, i know here at my place the computer is not in the same room as the tv's so it wouldn't show them anything other then a couple of animals walking around in the living room.
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And in many places in the world, suspicion can be all it takes to ruin your life ( or even end it ), even if you are innocent.
Acrobat sux for reading in and editing existing documents. You would be better off editing the original document and re-exporting to PDF.
That is rather short sighted, as there is a need for a end user 'access like' front end creator out in the business world. Much larger then most people ever realize. Having a OSS choice that was useable would go a long way to creating inroads into small and medium sized businesses that cant afford a regular developer. ( the alternatives I've seen so far, are not yet useable )
And just for the record, Access, when linked to a real DB back end and run by a knowledgeable individual is much more capable then people give it credit for. Of course its also really easy to make a mess of things but that isn't the tool's fault.
Yuk. Didn't we learn anything from Sinclair about non responsive keyboards back in the 80's?
I totally agree the artist should be making their money on performances, and 'media' is mostly a marketing thing, but at 15 bucks a pop its a bit more pricey then just promotional..
It does also sometimes serve its original intent, to protect the little guy from having his ideas stolen with zero recourse.
I agree today its not often, but id not say patents are ONLY to support the big legal departments for harassment purposes.
This service already exits, its called vigilantism
Then someone is making far to much money off it, and its not the artists.
While i agree in principle, your choices are a bit limited in the portable broadcast market.
AM/FM or sat..
Microsoft was created under the concept of getting away from the big time-sharing mainframes because they were 'evil'.
:) Eventually we will go back to the central data center that hosts your apps too, for a fee per use.
I guess at the least the billing weren't so evil afterall
What is old, is new again. And the people will buy into it like sheep eating infected grass.
And it detected that small amount? Wow....
Does net SOL get any public funding at this point? Or are they strictly funded by their products?
If they accept one dime of public funds, i say they should be bound by the 1st amendment.
The DNC is objectionable. Scientology is objectionable. I don't see them doing anything abut that.
Censorship by anyone is objectionable. ( but not illegal since they are a private company, and yes i realize i'm stretching the definition of censorship because of this small fact )
That part was more of a joke then anything else.
Im fully aware that nothing truly free in this world. ( even if its not monetary, effort is required )
In this case I'm using the word "free" as in no separate bill and unlimited use. You just turn on and tune in, so to speak. Its a 'practical' definition of the word free. Of course for visitors to the city, it would be even more free for them. ( and yes, i know they would be paying sales taxes on their meals, bla bla bla, but lets not split hairs too far here ).
Don't forget that at any time ( if you are using some sort of online-DRM system ) that what you purchase a right to read for can be yanked from you in an instant.
All it will take is one judge to declare the 'book' violated some copyright and it suddenly disappears off readers all over the country. Or how about the government decides its 'forbidden information', once again causing 'books' to disappear. ( after reporting back who had the copy for further investigation. how dare they want to learn about the forbidden fruit ). Your so called contract is null and void at that point and you possess something that is considered illegal.
Oh, and that little clause in all contacts that lets THEM change the terms... "now we are moving to a pay pre read model, id you don't accept this agreement all previous contracts are null and void" and then once again, poof goes your 'book'.
No thanks, ill keep my paper thank you very much. ( even self-scanned unencumbered books will eventually get bit by the 'not licensed to view' DRM bug once they lock all machines down to were ALL content must be authorized by a central body or its rejected and reported )
Too bad no one will listen, even with the proof right in their face, and just 'trust the government' instead, and call everyone that doesn't a 'tin foil hatter'.
I wonder how many lists i'm on as a outspoken us citizen ( that for the record does still love/support his country, just not where its heading ), and how the data links up. Not that it would make a difference of course, just curious.
In a lot of places its standard practice.
They wont be able to screw the consumer hard enough with what is basically free and open. ISP's want that pay per byte contract and are drooling for when they can bring it back.
Don't you mean WHEN it does occur? We are going down a path well traveled throughout history, its just now the government has technology behind it to tip the balance and perhaps prevent the next stage in the process ( revolution ).
We have one of those in our local government building. Down in the basement, behind an unmarked locked door with one way glass. They also don't participate in any of the state IT functions and is basically a standalone entity with its budget in the 'grey'.
Saw the nice pretty lit up logo on the internal wall one day someone was exiting the area. Was thinking 'that nice, wonder how much that cost when no one gets to even see it'.
(Posting anonymously for obvious reasons )
And i ask again, why should they shoot themselves in the foot and waste time/money to support the competitors?
As far as your TV analogy, this wasn't about me not tolerating a single source vendor, its about a huge monopoly not supporting their competition.
is in order.
Just keep pounding on these people until they submit and start acting responsible.
its not their product, they don't make money off it.. so why should they spend the development dollars ?
Its not like we don't have other choices that do, like VMware, Xen, Qemu....
Not so sure about the P2P angle, i know here at my place the computer is not in the same room as the tv's so it wouldn't show them anything other then a couple of animals walking around in the living room.
Now, the 'superbowl' idea, that is possible.