That's nice. I have four Gmail accounts. Each one gives me a guaranteed 1 GB of storage for free. You know what this means? I can actually back up my free green iPod Mini to my Gmail accounts using gclusterfs and Mac OS X's RAID.
It worked for GameCube, and it'll work for PlayStation 3.
To defeat casual piracy, security by obscurity is very effective. For example, I designed a music CD protection scheme that could be defeated by holding the SHIFT key (or using incompatible operating systems like BeOS or Amiga to play the disc). Were my bosses mad that our system could be defeated so easily? No, of course not; instead they rewarded me for preventing 95% of the computing populace from making unauthorized duples of our intellectual property.
Guess what, assbandits: you do NOT have the right to duple our IP. You can shout "Fair Use" until you contract mouth cancer, but that doesn't protect you against the DCMA.
Sincerely, Seth Finklestein Anti-Piracy Specialist, Second Class
If you believe that allofmp3 is legal in Amreica, I'll sell you genuine XviD movies for only $0.001 per MB, undercutting allofmp3.com's price by 90%.
It's amazing that you morons have been suckered by such an obvious scam. Perhaps I should bring Film88 back into business. (For those of you who can't be assed to click a link, Film88 sold Hollywood blockbusters for $1 each. They claimed it was legal.)
You can just buy a TiVo for $100 after rebate, modify it by placing a 320 GB hard drive in it, and sign up for the $300 package.
Your Time Warner DVR is DRM-encumbered and cannot do the sophisticated artificial intelligence technology that makes my TiVo so mind-meltingly superiour.
As a beta tester for this "DVDs on Demand" programme, I can assure you that it works as promised.
I requested that Netflix send me only the finest in Japanese Animation (pronounced "ah-nee-MAY-shun") and requested that it be sent via my modified Series2 TiVo with 320 GB hard drive. What's more, Netflix allowed my entire queue to be delivered to my Series2 TiVo with 320 GB hard drive.
When you load up a DVD, you see the real deal: all menus, all extras, everything. The hard drive copy appears to be encrypted with AES-128, but the fun thing is that those dumbtards didn't count on the Sethmeister! I just hooked up video out to video in and used my video capture card to capture all the ah-nee-MAY-shun that I wanted.
To "return" a DVD, you merely cede the rights to it using TiVo's menu. The next DVD starts downloading immediately at speeds in excess of 700 kibibytes per second.
In conclusion, I recommend this service.
Sincerely, Seth Finklestein World-Renowned Authority on Entertainment
Please note that under the provisions of Fair Use doctrine, it is perfectly legal for you to make backup copies of each banknote you legally own. I, for example, keep meticulous records of every piece of currency that has passed through my hands. Did you know that 1 out of every 24 banknotes in the United States is tainted with cocaine, blood, and/or urine? Fortunately, my Fair Use backups are devoid of such objectionable substances.
Sincerely, Seth Finklestein Legal Expert and Certified Numismatist
Most system administrators also have a strong social conscience.
I, for example, refuse to allow any of my "users" to install any closed-source programs. Closed-source means "not directly GPL-compatible." I have sent out dozens of e-mail messages explaining why this is so important, and I haven't heard one complaint. Frankly, I think it's perfectly reasonable to expect "users" to use software that is not only sound in design but also sound in methodology as well.
Sincerely, Seth Finklestein Award-Winning Systems Administrator
...George W. Bush commanded that the United States follow the cowards who attacked our America back to Afghanistan. It is because George W. Bush values our freedom that the laptops were captured and the documents recovered.
John Kerry, meanwhile, voted to slash military budgets and -- would he pass the savings onto you? -- no; he voted for higher taxes more than 350 times.
I'm Seth Finklestein, urging you to vote your conscience this November.
I rip all my music using the Apple Lossless Encoder, which is the same codec used by AirPort Express to stream music. All my music sounds exactly the same as it does on CD.
Ziff-Davis, who owns the moronic "com.com" domain, is a staunch supporter of the telecommunications industry.
Arthur Ziff and James Davis, the two founders of Ziff-Davis, have collectively contributed over $30,000 to the George W. Bush re-election campaign. To get around McCain-Feingold laws about donation limits, Ziff and Davis channel money through third party organizations.
Ziff-Davis opposes deregulation of the Internet VoIP telecom industry and then publishes FUD-ridden "articles" like this.
In conclusion, you are not to trust anything from Ziff-Davis. Please use Google News to find more reputable news sources.
The copyright for the Windows XP Service Pack is contingent on the copyright for Windows XP as it is installed on your machine. The dist.nfo file that came with my copy of SP2 clearly states this fact. This means that while you can install a so-called "bootleg" copy of SP2 on a pirated copy of Windows XP, the resulting concoction violates copyright. However, if you install a so-called "pi-rat" copy of SP2 onto a legitimate Windows XP install, the installation remains legal.
When the USSR existed, American authorities readily permitted the re-use of any Soviet material because Americans and Soviets did not recognise each other's copyrights.
As a forward-thinking progressive, I recognise the clear and present danger that Microsoft presents to our well-being. As part of my crusade to bankrupt Microsoft, I have vowed not to support them in any way. So, to patch my liberated version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition, I have every right to use a thoroughly liberated patch from a decentralised P2P network. Furthermore, no American "Senator" can stop me.
What does Juk do that's better than iTunes that would suggest anyone use Juk?
Be Free as in Speech.
I can't see iTunes' source code, so I can only assume that it contains spyware, memory leaks, security holes, and poor coding. I can see JuK's source code and make all the improvements I want.
Frankly, I don't understand why you would use such a non-free Free program.
I see you've bought into the lie that ANWR actually has a signifigant (TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR: probably "significant") enough amount of oil for us to get by on our own.
I'd like you to back that up. See, when you make an argument, you're supposed to back it up with sources.
It doesn't. Not by a long shot.
Wow. You've added absolutely nothing to your so-called "argument," and you've become pompous at the same time.
I'd like to inform you that you are now on my block list. Post one more reply and I'll see to it that everyone on the Internet boycotts you.
I think Michael Sims has been slacking from his duties. This article didn't contain a single tinfoil hat conspiracy theory or knee-jerk anti-corporate rant.
I'd strongly advise that, like me, you boycott Slashdot until the quality of its articles improve.
At my place of business, I run a strictly whitelist-only policy of Internet use permissal. If a user goes to a web site that is not on my comprehensive whitelist, he instead sees a small form with which he may explain the business-related uses of the web page in question.
Needless to say, this policy is entirely foolproof as a means of deterring so-called "phishing" in my workplace. I haven't heard any complaints, so I can only assume that the users enjoy my protecting of their identities.
Sincerely, Seth Finklestein Proud Systems Administrator
I'm sorry to hear that you use such closed-source, closed-ended application platforms.
I recently deployed a large number of these Sony U-70 devices. Using Linux GUIs, I was able to transparently scale all fonts to be perfectly readable. Of course, because I have completely open access to the windowing system, I can fix any problems trivially easy.
When will people learn -- Windows isn't meant for office use.
I wouldn't recommend that. Most programs are incompatible with darwinports and fink. I'd rather have Apple provide a reference implementation than deal with a hundred imitatrices.
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That's nice. I have four Gmail accounts. Each one gives me a guaranteed 1 GB of storage for free. You know what this means? I can actually back up my free green iPod Mini to my Gmail accounts using gclusterfs and Mac OS X's RAID.
It worked for GameCube, and it'll work for PlayStation 3.
.
To defeat casual piracy, security by obscurity is very effective. For example, I designed a music CD protection scheme that could be defeated by holding the SHIFT key (or using incompatible operating systems like BeOS or Amiga to play the disc). Were my bosses mad that our system could be defeated so easily? No, of course not; instead they rewarded me for preventing 95% of the computing populace from making unauthorized duples of our intellectual property
Guess what, assbandits: you do NOT have the right to duple our IP. You can shout "Fair Use" until you contract mouth cancer, but that doesn't protect you against the DCMA.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
Anti-Piracy Specialist, Second Class
Dear parkanoid,
Jeez. What did michael ever do to you?
If you believe that allofmp3 is legal in Amreica, I'll sell you genuine XviD movies for only $0.001 per MB, undercutting allofmp3.com's price by 90%.
It's amazing that you morons have been suckered by such an obvious scam. Perhaps I should bring Film88 back into business. (For those of you who can't be assed to click a link, Film88 sold Hollywood blockbusters for $1 each. They claimed it was legal.)
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
Film88.com Co-Founder
You can just buy a TiVo for $100 after rebate, modify it by placing a 320 GB hard drive in it, and sign up for the $300 package.
Your Time Warner DVR is DRM-encumbered and cannot do the sophisticated artificial intelligence technology that makes my TiVo so mind-meltingly superiour.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
All-Knowing DVR Oracle
As a beta tester for this "DVDs on Demand" programme, I can assure you that it works as promised.
I requested that Netflix send me only the finest in Japanese Animation (pronounced "ah-nee-MAY-shun") and requested that it be sent via my modified Series2 TiVo with 320 GB hard drive. What's more, Netflix allowed my entire queue to be delivered to my Series2 TiVo with 320 GB hard drive.
When you load up a DVD, you see the real deal: all menus, all extras, everything. The hard drive copy appears to be encrypted with AES-128, but the fun thing is that those dumbtards didn't count on the Sethmeister! I just hooked up video out to video in and used my video capture card to capture all the ah-nee-MAY-shun that I wanted.
To "return" a DVD, you merely cede the rights to it using TiVo's menu. The next DVD starts downloading immediately at speeds in excess of 700 kibibytes per second.
In conclusion, I recommend this service.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
World-Renowned Authority on Entertainment
Please note that under the provisions of Fair Use doctrine, it is perfectly legal for you to make backup copies of each banknote you legally own. I, for example, keep meticulous records of every piece of currency that has passed through my hands. Did you know that 1 out of every 24 banknotes in the United States is tainted with cocaine, blood, and/or urine? Fortunately, my Fair Use backups are devoid of such objectionable substances.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
Legal Expert and Certified Numismatist
Your links don't work. I'd recommend:
http://www.freeipods.com/?ref=sethf
http://www.freeflatscreens.com/?ref=sethf
The proceeds from clicking these links go directly to help worthy causes.
Most system administrators also have a strong social conscience.
I, for example, refuse to allow any of my "users" to install any closed-source programs. Closed-source means "not directly GPL-compatible." I have sent out dozens of e-mail messages explaining why this is so important, and I haven't heard one complaint. Frankly, I think it's perfectly reasonable to expect "users" to use software that is not only sound in design but also sound in methodology as well.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
Award-Winning Systems Administrator
...George W. Bush commanded that the United States follow the cowards who attacked our America back to Afghanistan. It is because George W. Bush values our freedom that the laptops were captured and the documents recovered.
John Kerry, meanwhile, voted to slash military budgets and -- would he pass the savings onto you? -- no; he voted for higher taxes more than 350 times.
I'm Seth Finklestein, urging you to vote your conscience this November.
I rip all my music using the Apple Lossless Encoder, which is the same codec used by AirPort Express to stream music. All my music sounds exactly the same as it does on CD.
Sincerely,
Seth
Music
You should be aware of the following.
In conclusion, you are not to trust anything from Ziff-Davis. Please use Google News to find more reputable news sources.
The copyright for the Windows XP Service Pack is contingent on the copyright for Windows XP as it is installed on your machine. The dist.nfo file that came with my copy of SP2 clearly states this fact. This means that while you can install a so-called "bootleg" copy of SP2 on a pirated copy of Windows XP, the resulting concoction violates copyright. However, if you install a so-called "pi-rat" copy of SP2 onto a legitimate Windows XP install, the installation remains legal.
Trust me. I'm a lawyer.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
Real Lawyer
When the USSR existed, American authorities readily permitted the re-use of any Soviet material because Americans and Soviets did not recognise each other's copyrights.
As a forward-thinking progressive, I recognise the clear and present danger that Microsoft presents to our well-being. As part of my crusade to bankrupt Microsoft, I have vowed not to support them in any way. So, to patch my liberated version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition, I have every right to use a thoroughly liberated patch from a decentralised P2P network. Furthermore, no American "Senator" can stop me.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
Revolutionary
What does Juk do that's better than iTunes that would suggest anyone use Juk?
Be Free as in Speech.
I can't see iTunes' source code, so I can only assume that it contains spyware, memory leaks, security holes, and poor coding. I can see JuK's source code and make all the improvements I want.
Frankly, I don't understand why you would use such a non-free Free program.
I just installed RealPlayer 10.
It crashed.
I then uninstalled RealPlayer 10. The end.
"I will be wealthy in six months, unless VA [Software] or the U.S. economy craters before then. I'll bet on VA; I'm not so sure about the U.S. economy :-)." -- Eric S. Raymond, December 10, 1999.
What's the difference between a Slashdot editor and a three-year-old child?
One's a childish, irritating, single-minded moron without a legitimate care in the world. He just prattles on while those around him pretend to care.
The other one is three years old.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
I see you've bought into the lie that ANWR actually has a signifigant (TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR: probably "significant") enough amount of oil for us to get by on our own.
I'd like you to back that up. See, when you make an argument, you're supposed to back it up with sources.
It doesn't. Not by a long shot.
Wow. You've added absolutely nothing to your so-called "argument," and you've become pompous at the same time.
I'd like to inform you that you are now on my block list. Post one more reply and I'll see to it that everyone on the Internet boycotts you.
Your poorly-spelled liberal "comment" is completely devoid of URLs. I'd appreciate it if in the future you would back up your lies with some sources.
I think Michael Sims has been slacking from his duties. This article didn't contain a single tinfoil hat conspiracy theory or knee-jerk anti-corporate rant.
I'd strongly advise that, like me, you boycott Slashdot until the quality of its articles improve.
At my place of business, I run a strictly whitelist-only policy of Internet use permissal. If a user goes to a web site that is not on my comprehensive whitelist, he instead sees a small form with which he may explain the business-related uses of the web page in question.
Needless to say, this policy is entirely foolproof as a means of deterring so-called "phishing" in my workplace. I haven't heard any complaints, so I can only assume that the users enjoy my protecting of their identities.
Sincerely,
Seth Finklestein
Proud Systems Administrator
I'm not giving Microsoft any money. You won't, either.
This discussion is over.
I'm sorry to hear that you use such closed-source, closed-ended application platforms.
I recently deployed a large number of these Sony U-70 devices. Using Linux GUIs, I was able to transparently scale all fonts to be perfectly readable. Of course, because I have completely open access to the windowing system, I can fix any problems trivially easy.
When will people learn -- Windows isn't meant for office use.
I wouldn't recommend that. Most programs are incompatible with darwinports and fink. I'd rather have Apple provide a reference implementation than deal with a hundred imitatrices.