I'm not sure which stance to take here, but I also have received one of those nifty "cease and desist" happygrams from a copyright holder. Let's just say that I value my internet connection, being part of a small town, and know that it would be difficult for me to get broadband from another provider... so I'm much more careful about where I get things lately, and I've given up on the idea of even bothering with software from the vendors that are actively pursuing these individuals (Microsoft, Symantec, among others.)
The Man's scare tactics (or valid threats) worked. I'm sure I'm not alone. I'm just thankful that my ISP gave me a "second chance"
More of this needs to happen; your average Joe needs to learn that it is possible to get caught, and that there are consequences.
I guess my stance has been decided.:) Doesn't stop me from being a hypocrite from time to time though.
...consisting of multiple infringement reports, else I can't figure why the FBI would be wasting their time.
It's probable that a number of computers on the school's network were compromised and are running 'host' servers via IRC, BitTorrent, etc.
It's much more common these days to get slammed for uploading files, instead of just downloading and possessing "copyright infringing material" unless there's intent to distribute.
I haven't started searching yet, but I'm curious to see if any IPs in the school districts' ranges show up.:)
Well, there always was the AOL spammer who was reprimanded in a relatively high-profile way... I'd like to see more of this in the future, really; I wonder what the guy's sentence was...
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Hmm. That would probably explain why first, the index.html file turned up missing......and now the domain doesn't even resolve.
I bet someone got r00ted.:D
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From the website:
How It Works
Use this web site to download VirtualMDA, create your account, and begin using the program. Once you become a VirtualMDA user, you can return to the VirtualMDA home page periodically, login to check your earnings, and "cash out" everytime your earn fifty dollars. When you decide to cash out, Sendmails will transfer the money into your paypal account within a short period of time.
Bleem was a legal, commercially-available Playstation emulator. It required the original media, so piracy wasn't really an issue.
If this XBox emulator were marketed and licensed properly, I don't see why it wouldn't succeed.
Then again, many XBox game releases have PC counterparts... might as well get the PC version and have it look prettier.:)
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Final Fantasy 1 and 2 were on NES, last I checked. (well, on Playstation too ... ...and Wonderswan Color... geez)
>>GBA has only really been worth owning since it came with a blacklight.
Ah yes, the blacklight... used to shine around your bedroom to notice cat urine on the sheets, yes?
I agree though, the backlight... made my GBASP the #1 "can't leave home without it - favorite pocket gadget of all time"
This sounds like a case of poor emulation, not inadequate hardware.
I can run ZSNES on my Pentium MMX 166MHz laptop (16MB of RAM) with sound at nearly full speed, and can play every game ZSNES supports.
I'm not sure which stance to take here, but I also have received one of those nifty "cease and desist" happygrams from a copyright holder. Let's just say that I value my internet connection, being part of a small town, and know that it would be difficult for me to get broadband from another provider... so I'm much more careful about where I get things lately, and I've given up on the idea of even bothering with software from the vendors that are actively pursuing these individuals (Microsoft, Symantec, among others.)
:) Doesn't stop me from being a hypocrite from time to time though.
The Man's scare tactics (or valid threats) worked. I'm sure I'm not alone. I'm just thankful that my ISP gave me a "second chance"
More of this needs to happen; your average Joe needs to learn that it is possible to get caught, and that there are consequences.
I guess my stance has been decided.
I guess you've never played Unreal Tournament?
...consisting of multiple infringement reports, else I can't figure why the FBI would be wasting their time.
:)
It's probable that a number of computers on the school's network were compromised and are running 'host' servers via IRC, BitTorrent, etc.
It's much more common these days to get slammed for uploading files, instead of just downloading and possessing "copyright infringing material" unless there's intent to distribute.
I haven't started searching yet, but I'm curious to see if any IPs in the school districts' ranges show up.
Well, there always was the AOL spammer who was reprimanded in a relatively high-profile way... I'd like to see more of this in the future, really; I wonder what the guy's sentence was...
Hmm. That would probably explain why first, the index.html file turned up missing... ...and now the domain doesn't even resolve.
:D
I bet someone got r00ted.
From the website: How It Works Use this web site to download VirtualMDA, create your account, and begin using the program. Once you become a VirtualMDA user, you can return to the VirtualMDA home page periodically, login to check your earnings, and "cash out" everytime your earn fifty dollars. When you decide to cash out, Sendmails will transfer the money into your paypal account within a short period of time.
Bleem was a legal, commercially-available Playstation emulator. It required the original media, so piracy wasn't really an issue. If this XBox emulator were marketed and licensed properly, I don't see why it wouldn't succeed. Then again, many XBox game releases have PC counterparts... might as well get the PC version and have it look prettier. :)