Streaming audio would probably be the most likely attempt at enforcing this, though, as everyone here probably knows, if you can hear it, you can copy it.
Didn't the article say that an inter/intranet connection wasn't required every time you use it, and that you could use it offline, and sync up the next time you can connect?
"Linux isn't ready because the software support isn't there."
"The Software support wont be there until there's a reason for the Developer/Publisher to make a Linux version. The users must be there."
"But there wont be anyone using it unless they can use the software they hear about."
Yeah, it's a vicious circle, and nothing will happen unless someone gives, but who? Who has the least amount of risk, the end user who just needs someone to show them what to do (or the drive to learn it themselves), or the company who has to invest time and money on developing a product for a platform where, at the moment, there might not even be customers (or enough to make it worthwhile)?
The end users have the easier time, the smaller (practically non-existant) risk, and they should be the ones to take the plunge.
Get people using Linux, show them what it can do, and why it might be a good idea to switch. Get them to use it in their daily lives (what do most people use their comps for, internet, email, Word Processing/Office type work, music, games and downloading porn? All things that can be done just as easily on Linux as on Windows), get them used to it.
Once companies see that there is a market for their software on Linux, then they'll be more likely to release a Linux version. Didn't Macromedia recently announce that they're going to be making Flash/Dreamweaver/whatever-else-is-in-there MX suite more WINE compatable?
????
Oh no, I've lost my dignity because I listen to a band made up of 3 talented and gifted musicians who have been writing/performing/producing excelent music for the last 30 odd years, and are still going strong.
Rush rocks.
Compatability with products playing the Fairplay AAC files (ipod, for one), as well as not having to worry about having to program and debug and all that jazz.
It's there, it's ready, and it's compatable with one of the biggest portable hard drive music players on the market.
A) The only console games I would play would be Zelda, Mario and Sonic. All were (and still are) quite playable without having to go online. Hell, I don't even know how they would work as online games (well, Sonic would, but the others wouldn't).
B) If I want to go online, I'll stick with my PC, which gives me a wider range of games and uses the equipment I have, and doesn't require me to subscribe to something just to play.
C) Most of the time I find playing online ANNOYING AS ALL HELL. Cheaters, 1337 5P34|3|^z and other annoying punks all detract from the experience. I haven't played an online game in almost a year, and I don't really feel the urge to go back.
So, I'll be fine with the rest of the "WORLD" playing their console games ONLINE with the PS3 and XBox2. I'll be playing the games I want, when I want, without some dude saying "Y0, d00d, 1 0W/\/Z j0r 455!!!"
Who else will give me my doses of Mario, Zelda/Link and (now) Sonic?
Of course, I don't have any consoles (aside from a non-working NES), but Nintendo is the only one I will consider.
If it's 100% compatable, then wouldn't it be the same as the open version? Adding anything that the official Java doesn't have would make it incompatable, right, as would removing anything?
Dudes, this has been out for years.
Personally, I think it's pointless. It's really expensive, it needs you to either buy a new instrument with one, or have it installed on your current axe, and it eliminates the ability to have a vibrato on the guitar.
Umm, how do you mean? What's so bad about Sherman enforcing thier EULA?
Is it because they could then go after all the ad/spyware-free clients out there and make it so they're the only ones on their network? Use another network.
Sure, we may become "enlightened", but what about others who believe that their religion (no one faith in particular, since many have shown cases of this) encourages them to kill all those who dare to not believe in their God?
What about The Nazi's? What would have happened if, rather than stand up to them and fight, we just said "Fighting is bad, booo, you're not being nice. Here, have a flower." ? We'd probably all be Blonde, blue-eyed and speaking German.
What is the saying..."What must be done for Evil to succeed is for Good to stand aside and do nothing."?
Yes, peace is the ultimate goal, but that peace has to be defended when threatened.
Slashdot Mirror
Streaming audio would probably be the most likely attempt at enforcing this, though, as everyone here probably knows, if you can hear it, you can copy it.
Didn't the article say that an inter/intranet connection wasn't required every time you use it, and that you could use it offline, and sync up the next time you can connect?
Is that all?
That would require an internet connection. At least with the cd, you can take it anywhere and use it on computers, internet connection or not.
Exactly! That's why the Zelda games are among my favourite. I believe that they have some of the best stories ever written for games.
The Open CD Good choice of software, Open Office, Gimp, Mozilla, some screensavers, games,
Why does someone always mention this?
"Linux isn't ready because the software support isn't there."
"The Software support wont be there until there's a reason for the Developer/Publisher to make a Linux version. The users must be there."
"But there wont be anyone using it unless they can use the software they hear about."
Yeah, it's a vicious circle, and nothing will happen unless someone gives, but who? Who has the least amount of risk, the end user who just needs someone to show them what to do (or the drive to learn it themselves), or the company who has to invest time and money on developing a product for a platform where, at the moment, there might not even be customers (or enough to make it worthwhile)? The end users have the easier time, the smaller (practically non-existant) risk, and they should be the ones to take the plunge. Get people using Linux, show them what it can do, and why it might be a good idea to switch. Get them to use it in their daily lives (what do most people use their comps for, internet, email, Word Processing/Office type work, music, games and downloading porn? All things that can be done just as easily on Linux as on Windows), get them used to it. Once companies see that there is a market for their software on Linux, then they'll be more likely to release a Linux version. Didn't Macromedia recently announce that they're going to be making Flash/Dreamweaver/whatever-else-is-in-there MX suite more WINE compatable?
And it's still too much for my computer.
Wow, I think this is the first time I've been modded flamebait. Go me!
???? Oh no, I've lost my dignity because I listen to a band made up of 3 talented and gifted musicians who have been writing/performing/producing excelent music for the last 30 odd years, and are still going strong. Rush rocks.
Compatability with products playing the Fairplay AAC files (ipod, for one), as well as not having to worry about having to program and debug and all that jazz.
It's there, it's ready, and it's compatable with one of the biggest portable hard drive music players on the market.
what about Sega's portable system, uhhhhhhhhh....game gear? Of course, how would you work it, without the touchscreen?
A) The only console games I would play would be Zelda, Mario and Sonic. All were (and still are) quite playable without having to go online. Hell, I don't even know how they would work as online games (well, Sonic would, but the others wouldn't).
B) If I want to go online, I'll stick with my PC, which gives me a wider range of games and uses the equipment I have, and doesn't require me to subscribe to something just to play.
C) Most of the time I find playing online ANNOYING AS ALL HELL. Cheaters, 1337 5P34|3|^z and other annoying punks all detract from the experience. I haven't played an online game in almost a year, and I don't really feel the urge to go back.
So, I'll be fine with the rest of the "WORLD" playing their console games ONLINE with the PS3 and XBox2. I'll be playing the games I want, when I want, without some dude saying "Y0, d00d, 1 0W/\/Z j0r 455!!!"
Who else will give me my doses of Mario, Zelda/Link and (now) Sonic? Of course, I don't have any consoles (aside from a non-working NES), but Nintendo is the only one I will consider.
Yeah, my school does this in a few of the labs. We refresh the systems at the beginning and end of each class.
Halflife singleplayer REQUIRES a highspeed connection now??? What about people who have no intention of ever connecting to the internet? Gah!
If it's 100% compatable, then wouldn't it be the same as the open version? Adding anything that the official Java doesn't have would make it incompatable, right, as would removing anything?
Dudes, this has been out for years. Personally, I think it's pointless. It's really expensive, it needs you to either buy a new instrument with one, or have it installed on your current axe, and it eliminates the ability to have a vibrato on the guitar.
Tamzarian
Upgrade to what? Opera? HA! If Mozilla is crashing on you that often, maybe you should look at your system.
buymusic.com should take their own advice and "Get loaded".
7,8 and 9 aren't guaranteed to be made.
As it is right now, ROTJ is the ending as far as the movies are concerned. Whether that changes in the future, I don't know.
What else can be told? Are they going to start a new storyline? 1-6 tell about the life and death of Anakin and everything he does.
Umm, how do you mean? What's so bad about Sherman enforcing thier EULA?
Is it because they could then go after all the ad/spyware-free clients out there and make it so they're the only ones on their network? Use another network.
Maybe I'm missing something
Sure, we may become "enlightened", but what about others who believe that their religion (no one faith in particular, since many have shown cases of this) encourages them to kill all those who dare to not believe in their God? What about The Nazi's? What would have happened if, rather than stand up to them and fight, we just said "Fighting is bad, booo, you're not being nice. Here, have a flower." ? We'd probably all be Blonde, blue-eyed and speaking German. What is the saying..."What must be done for Evil to succeed is for Good to stand aside and do nothing."? Yes, peace is the ultimate goal, but that peace has to be defended when threatened.
hahahahahahahahaha. Like that'll ever happen.