I always used to get in arguments with people over this:
I had 250 CDs stolen 2 years ago at a hotel. According to Washington State laws, the hotels are not responsible in a case like this. My insurance wouldn't cover it.
So what do I do? I *paid* for the content... should I be able to download the albums I was missing?
I'm sure the RIAA would say no, but that's bull. The problem is they don't want ANYONE downloading, regardless of their reasonsing, and that's part of the problem.
Tom: You know there are people in this world who don't have to put up with all this shit? Like that guy that invented the pet rock. You see, that's what you have to do. You have to use your mind and come up with some really great idea like that and you never have to work again!
Michael: I don't think the pet rock was really such a good idea.
Tom: The guy made a million dollars! Y'know, I had an idea like that once.
Peter: Really? What was it, Tom?
Tom: Well, all right. It was a Jump to Conclusions mat. You see, it would be this mat that you would put on the floor and it would have different conclusions written on it that you could jump to.
Michael: That is the worse idea I've ever heard in my life, Tom.
Samir: Yes, it is horrible.
Tom: Ah, look. I, I gotta get outta here. I'll see you guys later, if I still have a job.
It does not include the freedom to make statements which can be construed as threatening.
Providing information that could be used for terror (I.E. how to make a bomb) or saying "I'm gonna kill the prez" are not protected by freedom of speech.
Okay, so here's an interesting idea. Most of the people here are giving scenarios that say "Oh, I don't use Windows, so give me my $200 back."
What about those of us who DO use Windows... but may not use the version bundled with the hardware? Dell is a real pain to deal with, from my experience, because they insist you use the OS they send you... or else it "could be pirated." And how do you upgrade? You MUST buy it from them. Even buying it from Microsoft, Best Buy with receipt... none of those are acceptable.
So I think I should be able to say "Sorry, I didn't use WinME. I want my $200 back, since I use a separate version I purchased independently."
Tonight we'll be discussing how you can spice up a simple little root kit and make it not only h@x0r your enemies, but also make a festive screensaver that is both malicious AND fun...
Forget that. The people who actually DRIVE on the new bridges will be far more overwhelming. I used to live there... and believe me... they were in baaaaaad shape.
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At least you didn't have Greedo shoot first. ;)
Is this any way to run a business?
Therein lies the key. Since when did it become a business? I thought the consensus had pretty much realized by now this was a Pump-And-Dump scheme?
I guess the President isn't also a client then? ;)
Um. I assume you meant Windows 22nd Century Edition...
/., after all... so forgive me for being a tad anal! ;)
Millenium in this case is the same as 21st Century...
So it should have already skipped.
This is
I always used to get in arguments with people over this:
I had 250 CDs stolen 2 years ago at a hotel.
According to Washington State laws, the hotels are not responsible in a case like this.
My insurance wouldn't cover it.
So what do I do?
I *paid* for the content... should I be able to download the albums I was missing?
I'm sure the RIAA would say no, but that's bull. The problem is they don't want ANYONE downloading, regardless of their reasonsing, and that's part of the problem.
Is it just me, or does this sound very similar to what happened to 2600 Magazine??
Drastically lowering prices wouldn't hurt, either.
/. are affected by the cost of Windows enough for it to decide whether or not they'll buy it.
Uhh, yes it would. Chances are, very few people who read
The RIAA/MPAA are using the wrong tests.
... he must be made of wood.
;)
If a pirate floats then....
And thus, a witch!!!!!
Tom: You know there are people in this world who don't have to put up with all this shit? Like that guy that invented the pet rock. You see, that's what you have to do. You have to use your mind and come up with some really great idea like that and you never have to work again!
Michael: I don't think the pet rock was really such a good idea.
Tom: The guy made a million dollars! Y'know, I had an idea like that once.
Peter: Really? What was it, Tom?
Tom: Well, all right. It was a Jump to Conclusions mat. You see, it would be this mat that you would put on the floor and it would have different conclusions written on it that you could jump to.
Michael: That is the worse idea I've ever heard in my life, Tom.
Samir: Yes, it is horrible.
Tom: Ah, look. I, I gotta get outta here. I'll see you guys later, if I still have a job.
It does not include the freedom to make statements which can be construed as threatening.
Providing information that could be used for terror (I.E. how to make a bomb) or saying "I'm gonna kill the prez" are not protected by freedom of speech.
Fur is murder? /should/ listen then...
So McDonalds is selling McFur burgers then?
Hmm... maybe we
I don't mind meat, but I generally draw the line at eating hair... ^_^
I still think a simple one would have been great: "WWCND?"
What Would CowboyNeal Do?
Who cares if anyone else would get it!
Uh... if the worm has only been seen in isolated instances, how exactly do you know it doesn't work?
... is why the hell were cats in your recording studio?!?
Give us some song names. :)
Some of us want that kinda stuff...
This *is* the place for nerds... who else would DL that stuff but us?
I think listening to John Tesh or David Hasselhoff songs are arrestable offences as it is...
I don't know if I would go that far. I mean a legitimate copy of the OS I purchased.
I bought XP Pro... so why should I be forced, under penalty of voiding of the warranty, to use an inferior OS? Millenium... ugh.
Okay, so here's an interesting idea. Most of the people here are giving scenarios that say "Oh, I don't use Windows, so give me my $200 back."
What about those of us who DO use Windows... but may not use the version bundled with the hardware? Dell is a real pain to deal with, from my experience, because they insist you use the OS they send you... or else it "could be pirated." And how do you upgrade? You MUST buy it from them. Even buying it from Microsoft, Best Buy with receipt... none of those are acceptable.
So I think I should be able to say "Sorry, I didn't use WinME. I want my $200 back, since I use a separate version I purchased independently."
Feasible?
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Tonight we'll be discussing how you can spice up a simple little root kit and make it not only h@x0r your enemies, but also make a festive screensaver that is both malicious AND fun...
Some interesting contents in there.
"Macromedia Flash"
How exactly is that a Microsoft product?
Much less one you can pass off as being their fault? Want to blame someone, blame Macromedia...
The one by Miller is easy. :P
The time comparison was taking too long.
It's supposed to be quick... you know, over in a jiffy?
Forget that. The people who actually DRIVE on the new bridges will be far more overwhelming. I used to live there... and believe me... they were in baaaaaad shape.