"At least they posted a this reply by Howie Klein who seems to know what he's talking about. Not only that, but his reply allows comments."
And guess what, one of the replies comes from Ms Rosen herself, including such gems as
"I would be happy if they eliminated all the DRM's."
Here's a copy 'n paste of her reply.
I'll do one more post on this subject - for now at least. When Arianna asked me to write something current about the music industry (and save my gay rage for a later column) I didn't really think I would be getting back into this conversation. Ah well. Next thing you know I'll be on the pho list again.
Lots of passionate feedback. Some even useful. Just the kind of fans that both Apple and music depend on. Let's clear up a few things:
1.I agree and said that the iPod is the best player and that the technology and process is seamless. It is even fun, as my friend Howie Klein pointed out.
2. Some others suggest here that if Real or Microsoft were able to integrate a device and a service as seamlessly, this wouldn't be an issue. But they are wrong. In fact, it is the music I was referring to. After all that is why we do this, not to have a white thing hanging on our hips. So for those who haven't noticed, there are artist exclusives with each of the major music sites. A live track here, a new release or special ep there - some have some artists and others don't. Several of those sites are cumbersome to use. But they have music I want and can't get at iTunes.
And it is that lack of ability to navigate easily between services that I resent.
3. Some have said here that it is easy to transfer songs from one site to your iTunes jukebox. Not true. I would be happy if they eliminated all the DRM's. But in this case, the DRM's serve Apple's interest (but doubtfully since they just piss everyone off) the record company's interest not Real or Microsoft because it allows them to stay propietary. Perhaps if the music industry really wanted Apple to open up their system they would take off the DRM requirements in all their licensing. But it seems that these companies are all moving to more and more complicated (and therefore failure prone) protection efforts not less.
4. Finally, no, I don't get money from any of the interested parties here. I am speaking as a fan.
And for those that will pay attention to what I have to say on this and other topics in the future, rest assured that if there ever were conflicts, financial or otherwise, they would be disclosed up front. I am a pundit with some classic journalist ethics.
Posted by: Hilary Rosen at May 9, 2005 11:59 PM
I am a pundit with some classic journalist ethics.
Well, if you have to point out to everyone that you have ethics...
" Can't you just refill the old carts with a syringe kit?"
You have to catch the original cartridge before it runs out, while it's still "wet", once it's dry you can re-fill it but it won't work, and if it's still almost full but dried out from lack of use it won't work either.
I don't know if Stone Temple Pilots are authorities on literacy or not, but I strongly suspect that the title of the STP song was deliberately spelled differently from the spelling of the name of the petroleum jelly product for legal reasons, i.e., to keep from getting sued into oblivion by Chesebrough-Ponds for using their no doubt trademarked and/or copyrighted brand name.
The FCC is directed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairperson. Only three Commissioners may be members of the same political party.
So nobody gets to be Chair of the Commissioners until they get by the Senate.
"from that point of view the Mona Lisa can also be broken down to a mere number, from the composition of the chemicals in the paint, to its size and position in our reality. does this mean i can go to the lourve and help myself to it?"
No, but feel free to use that number to construct an exact duplicate using your own canvas, paints, and brushes. Notice when you are done that the number is still intact and can be used again by someone else to make their own exact copy. Meanwhile the original painting is still right there on the wall of The Louvre.
" Star Trek needs to die because it displaces better, more deserving shows."
Oh come on. Everybody knows there's a 99.99% chance that Enterprise's time slot is going to be filled by "America's Favorite Trump Apprentice Survivor of the Week True Life While You Were Out Makeover" hosted by Paris Hilton and Pat Summerall look-alike CGI puppets.
Unless these really are the end times, in which case it'll be "The Jar-Jar Binks Good-Time Variety Hour".
...they could have bought the whole DVD sets and watch them everyday without commercial breaks.
Yeah, considering inflation the cost of changing jobs and locations back in the early 70s (pre-cable) would probably buy you a TV, DVD player, and the box sets today.
I think its funny that they always make sure to note that it's an outside company.
You do know that time warner owns CNN, right?
I fear that I fail to see your point. You do understand that Iron Mountain, the data storage company which lost the tapes, is not owned by Time-Warner, don't you?
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And guess what, one of the replies comes from Ms Rosen herself, including such gems as
"I would be happy if they eliminated all the DRM's."
Here's a copy 'n paste of her reply.
I am a pundit with some classic journalist ethics.
Well, if you have to point out to everyone that you have ethics...
You have to catch the original cartridge before it runs out, while it's still "wet", once it's dry you can re-fill it but it won't work, and if it's still almost full but dried out from lack of use it won't work either.
Gee, ya think?
I don't know if Stone Temple Pilots are authorities on literacy or not, but I strongly suspect that the title of the STP song was deliberately spelled differently from the spelling of the name of the petroleum jelly product for legal reasons, i.e., to keep from getting sued into oblivion by Chesebrough-Ponds for using their no doubt trademarked and/or copyrighted brand name.
As long as they are duly sworn, so that it's official, I don't think it matters whether the oath is dull or interesting. :-)
...or at least dubya will saddle them with a silly nickname.
Here in the South we call it "The Wa-ah"*
*(and then we succumb to a case of the vah-pahs)
Are "Courts Marshal" and "Marshal Law" something different and distinct from "Courts Martial" and "Martial Law"?
Preferably in a very tight uniform :-)
Apparently the person trying to mod you "+1, Funny" slipped up and clicked the wrong selection.
From the FCC's site:
The FCC is directed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairperson. Only three Commissioners may be members of the same political party.
So nobody gets to be Chair of the Commissioners until they get by the Senate.
No, but feel free to use that number to construct an exact duplicate using your own canvas, paints, and brushes. Notice when you are done that the number is still intact and can be used again by someone else to make their own exact copy. Meanwhile the original painting is still right there on the wall of The Louvre.
But I thought color separation was what it was all about?
On second thought, maybe it works as designed after all.
No, they said loom factory, not boom factory.
Oh come on. Everybody knows there's a 99.99% chance that Enterprise's time slot is going to be filled by "America's Favorite Trump Apprentice Survivor of the Week True Life While You Were Out Makeover" hosted by Paris Hilton and Pat Summerall look-alike CGI puppets.
Unless these really are the end times, in which case it'll be "The Jar-Jar Binks Good-Time Variety Hour".
Accepting that I'm not part of the target demographic keeps it from making me cringe as often as I might otherwise.
Yeah, considering inflation the cost of changing jobs and locations back in the early 70s (pre-cable) would probably buy you a TV, DVD player, and the box sets today.
Here in the U.S. Patrick McGoohan as John Drake was the CBS television show "Secret Agent".
A desire to control the government to force their brand of their religion on everyone, just like what every other religion's adherents have in common?
I'd say we're up to the next step beyond broad.
Attention kneejerkers, this isn't a knock of "Lost". It's certainly fantasy, but sci-fi?
Wish I'd saved one of those +1, Funny mods from yesterday.
I fear that I fail to see your point. You do understand that Iron Mountain, the data storage company which lost the tapes, is not owned by Time-Warner, don't you?
Did you explore the question of whether or not your company could have taken a tax write-off for that charitable contribution?
:-)
Seriously, once in a while it's an obligation, kinda like jury duty, but every 24-48 hours?
I wish I could choose to load individual stories with or without mod points during periods of eligibility.
If Tim Powers ever wrote anything that wasn't great I haven't found it yet, but "The Drawing of the Dark" is the best I've read so far.