Why does technology have to be driven by the lowest common denominator?
People don't want to learn, read, or do. I get emails asking 'Why does this happen?' when the answer is *one click* away, marked by a big button named, of all things, "HELP". Let's see. You went to the trouble of clicking on my email address, filling in a subject (sometimes), and asking a question that is answered already?
sigh. That said, for the 'I need handholding while you wipe my ass for me' crowd will certainly form no opinion about this, as they won't take the time to learn about it, read a manual, or configure it beyond the defaults, which are apparently set by Comcast, who only has everyone's best interests in mind.
Most people like that kind of music because that is ALL THEY HEAR. People turn on the radio, go to the movies, change channels on the TV and that is ALL THERE IS.
Yes, not everyone 'clamors' for 'other' music, but these people don't know that there IS OTHER MUSIC.
Never underestimate the laziness and apathy of Americans, because MOST ALL OF THEM ARE.
You'll see that the RIAA is making use of the fact that people will consume WHATEVER IS IN FRONT OF THEM, a fact that MS uses in including IE with every copy of Windows.
How many people even know that THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES?
I hope that this post has been as annoying as a CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCAST, and INVERSELY INFORMATIVE.
I run XP unpatched with no Antivirus and no problems. It's behind a firewall and it's running ZoneAlarm. I don't have problems because I know what NOT to do. I don't use IE, Outlook is not set up and I don't bother running Windows Update because I don't know what is in these patches.
Frankly, I'd rather wait for some guy (like the 98se patchin' guy) to do it.
At least he has a reason to do a good job - you don't want a pissed off internet after you.
XP was supposed to be the most secure windows, yet is rife with exploits, and remote ones at that. I think that MS is in trouble for the first time! The DOJ and antitrust failed where public opinion may win - Windows is not getting better, is not getting more secure, is not winning any new converts. Their big bet is DRM, because that is the only way they see out of the mess they are in. Lock the OS down to the point of uselessness.
As I type this on my Powerbook, I've seen the future, and it's feline.
It seems to me (without seeing the whole list of artists) that although the RIAA has no excuse for being unable to 'find' the artists listed, the artists listed are consistent performers and no doubt have some leverage to get better terms in their contracts.
I submit that Dolly has far better terms than some relatively unknown/new/crap band, and probably does rather well with mechanical royalties, and other royalties than the unknown/new/crap band.
IOW, Dolly is most likely making money in areas that an unknown/new/crap band would not, such as printed sheet music, covers by other artists, film and television, and public performance (musak, etc.).
That said, it's not surprising that the whore-tards in the RIAA wanted to 'misplace' those extra dollars; what is surprising is that the missing artists' lawyers weren't all over those nickels and dimes in the first place - especially Dolly's lawyers. She likes the money.
Even more reason to bypass the RIAA. What you lose in enforcement (public performances, radio play) and marketing, you gain in knowing that you are getting the best deal as an artist.
I want to not have to ever see an hourglass, spinning beachball, or any blue bar of waiting. I want instant reaction to anything I do.
If I go nuts and decide to open every program on my machine, or listen to my whole mp3 collection at the same time, while lens flaring every photo I've ever taken, I don't want to wait. Ever.
I may be using extreme examples, but the OS should be instant. I'm still amazed at what BeOS can do on 233 pentium. Why can't today's Windows do that? Why won't tomorrow's? Why does it take 20 minutes to copy a 14 meg file on my OS X machine.
Instant. Now. I want it now, and I want it yesterday. Specs be dammed.
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When this comes into common use, I will be developing my own invention. A battery powered, portable and directional EMP.
One could argue that there is a need for it now - self defense from man *and* machine...
I got served with a letter last month (for sharing something that only works with the company's hardware - yup, that will be pirated by 100 million 'on the internet')
What I don't understand is why ISPs don't just toss the logs every 24-48 hours - they are sending out the letters to comply with the Safe Harbor provisions of the DMCA. If they deleted the logs as policy, they would be compliant with the provisions, and wouldn't be *able* to send out letters. IANACopyrightLawyer.
Another thing - There is no 'open' advice on EFF or Chilling Effects as to what to do when you get a letter. In my case, the file may have been something I shared, but I truly don't recall having the file listed at the stated filesize.
It would be nice to know what the hell to do, as sending a letter of any sort seems to open yourself up to a suit (which as we all know, I will win, because of resonable doubt and the fact that the justice system is fair and not based entirely on who has more money.)
Please talk to buymusic@buy.com about *my* album that is being rampantly pirated by a corporation that purports to respect copyrights. You can also find a pile of others that are currently getting screwed by Orchard 'the label' and Oasis the duplicators.
IOW, I couldn't give a rat's ass about your argument, as lawsuits and laws are for those who can afford them - ie. the guys who screwed the artists in the first place.
This system is broken, and your BS doesn't fix it.
Either we need for users to be forced into securing their boxes (which can't happen) or someone needs to write a bot/virus/trojan that downloads and shares 'illegal' software, music, and movies.
At this point, mandatory DRM will be lobbyslated by our congresswhores or the RIAA/MPAA/BSA will be made powerless, as everyone with a pOwnzored box is currently not held responsible for computer maintenance - lawsuits would come to a head, and the wrong person will finally be sued, who will take them on.
Either way, I think I have (not) made my point.
Why can't iTunes share songs over the net? Tie it 5 MAC addresses or something, but at least let me listen to my songs sitting on my Mac at home while at work. No, I don't want to fill up my powerbook with AACs and mp3s. I could then play my tunes at a pals house or coffee shop or elsewhere.
It seems that Apple could do the same thing that they're doing with DRM, and authorize 5 computers to share via IP. (on different subnets) - I have no interest in P2Ping music with all the leaches out there, but the ability to share my Library over the net with a few others would be quite welcome. (iTunes 4.0.1?)
It seems like iTunes is one program that really shows the limitations that the RIAA puts on Apple. Of course, I could get an iRaise, and go buy an iPod, but i'Ve got enough iCrap to carry around.
I installed this update and now my cats are clawing their eyes out, my freezer defrosted, and my chair is on fire.
On a positive note, I can more easily connect to my neighbor's very weak network - it's increased in strength x2, and my signal seems to be somewhat stronger (10-15 pts. on kisMAC)
They're going to incorporate the browser into the OS. It's a sure sign that linux is ready for the desktop, because obviously you can't have an OS that isn't tightly integrated with the internet.
Vision like this could only come the linux community.
Ask the girl out on a date!
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'I'm sorry, the girl makes a saving throw against your 1st level charm spell. You really need to work on your CHR.'
Occasionally when I un-pause my Tivo, the audio and video don't line up exactly. It's one of those things you don't notice immediately, but it lends an air of sinister uneasiness to atmosphere of the show.
Kind of like taking too much cough medicine before a job interview.
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Imagine a beowulf cluster of people killing me with those million rounds for posting about a beowulf cluster!
No cooperative for PC? Is this some kind of sick joke?
How will people ever learn to work together like the Amish if we don't have cooperative multiplayer?!?
To invent a time machine to go 100 years in the future and buy a machine that will run it!
I'm afraid that's a typo.
It should read "Windows ruins 93 percent of the world's personal computers".
Thanks.
People don't want to learn, read, or do. I get emails asking 'Why does this happen?' when the answer is *one click* away, marked by a big button named, of all things, "HELP". Let's see. You went to the trouble of clicking on my email address, filling in a subject (sometimes), and asking a question that is answered already?
sigh. That said, for the 'I need handholding while you wipe my ass for me' crowd will certainly form no opinion about this, as they won't take the time to learn about it, read a manual, or configure it beyond the defaults, which are apparently set by Comcast, who only has everyone's best interests in mind.
This product will be a smashing sucksess.
Yes, not everyone 'clamors' for 'other' music, but these people don't know that there IS OTHER MUSIC.
Never underestimate the laziness and apathy of Americans, because MOST ALL OF THEM ARE.
You'll see that the RIAA is making use of the fact that people will consume WHATEVER IS IN FRONT OF THEM, a fact that MS uses in including IE with every copy of Windows.
How many people even know that THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES?
I hope that this post has been as annoying as a CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCAST, and INVERSELY INFORMATIVE.
Frankly, I'd rather wait for some guy (like the 98se patchin' guy) to do it.
At least he has a reason to do a good job - you don't want a pissed off internet after you.
XP was supposed to be the most secure windows, yet is rife with exploits, and remote ones at that. I think that MS is in trouble for the first time! The DOJ and antitrust failed where public opinion may win - Windows is not getting better, is not getting more secure, is not winning any new converts. Their big bet is DRM, because that is the only way they see out of the mess they are in. Lock the OS down to the point of uselessness.
As I type this on my Powerbook, I've seen the future, and it's feline.
I submit that Dolly has far better terms than some relatively unknown/new/crap band, and probably does rather well with mechanical royalties, and other royalties than the unknown/new/crap band.
IOW, Dolly is most likely making money in areas that an unknown/new/crap band would not, such as printed sheet music, covers by other artists, film and television, and public performance (musak, etc.).
That said, it's not surprising that the whore-tards in the RIAA wanted to 'misplace' those extra dollars; what is surprising is that the missing artists' lawyers weren't all over those nickels and dimes in the first place - especially Dolly's lawyers. She likes the money.
Even more reason to bypass the RIAA. What you lose in enforcement (public performances, radio play) and marketing, you gain in knowing that you are getting the best deal as an artist.
I did notice that the laptop is playing a Blood, Sweat and Tears mp3...
If I go nuts and decide to open every program on my machine, or listen to my whole mp3 collection at the same time, while lens flaring every photo I've ever taken, I don't want to wait. Ever.
I may be using extreme examples, but the OS should be instant. I'm still amazed at what BeOS can do on 233 pentium. Why can't today's Windows do that? Why won't tomorrow's? Why does it take 20 minutes to copy a 14 meg file on my OS X machine.
Instant. Now. I want it now, and I want it yesterday. Specs be dammed.
One could argue that there is a need for it now - self defense from man *and* machine...
DEY DOOK AR JODS!
What I don't understand is why ISPs don't just toss the logs every 24-48 hours - they are sending out the letters to comply with the Safe Harbor provisions of the DMCA. If they deleted the logs as policy, they would be compliant with the provisions, and wouldn't be *able* to send out letters. IANACopyrightLawyer.
Another thing - There is no 'open' advice on EFF or Chilling Effects as to what to do when you get a letter. In my case, the file may have been something I shared, but I truly don't recall having the file listed at the stated filesize.
It would be nice to know what the hell to do, as sending a letter of any sort seems to open yourself up to a suit (which as we all know, I will win, because of resonable doubt and the fact that the justice system is fair and not based entirely on who has more money.)
ugh.
IOW, I couldn't give a rat's ass about your argument, as lawsuits and laws are for those who can afford them - ie. the guys who screwed the artists in the first place.
This system is broken, and your BS doesn't fix it.
At this point, mandatory DRM will be lobbyslated by our congresswhores or the RIAA/MPAA/BSA will be made powerless, as everyone with a pOwnzored box is currently not held responsible for computer maintenance - lawsuits would come to a head, and the wrong person will finally be sued, who will take them on. Either way, I think I have (not) made my point.
Them
I don't have a book though. And they can draw way hotter cartoon women.
It seems that Apple could do the same thing that they're doing with DRM, and authorize 5 computers to share via IP. (on different subnets) - I have no interest in P2Ping music with all the leaches out there, but the ability to share my Library over the net with a few others would be quite welcome. (iTunes 4.0.1?) It seems like iTunes is one program that really shows the limitations that the RIAA puts on Apple. Of course, I could get an iRaise, and go buy an iPod, but i'Ve got enough iCrap to carry around.
On a positive note, I can more easily connect to my neighbor's very weak network - it's increased in strength x2, and my signal seems to be somewhat stronger (10-15 pts. on kisMAC)
Vision like this could only come the linux community.
'Is there any Mountain Dew? Can I have one?'
I won't be happy until we've all lost our humanity and we're eating Soylent Green.
Kind of like taking too much cough medicine before a job interview.
Multi theft Auto: Vice City has a Stunt mode with jumps and ramps and such. It's still pretty beta, but it is damn fun.
I'd say that's pretty accurate. Oh, and poke people's ears out with ice picks.
Or better yet, involve someone to handle the package for him/her, throwing the trail off?
This is only going to catch the dummies, who most likely have already blown themselves up.