No you don't understand. People don't use them because they're not good enough. They need better ones, yeah, like with more features and functionality such as playing mp3s, hard drive storage, full-keyboard, compact-size, wireless communication, etc, etc. And when the next one comes out, that one will suck too. It's never enough!
They're all super-cool light effects, good in the dark. The last one is probably better with an older microwave unless you don't mind smoke-flavored food thereafter.
Very true--and the clincher for digital is that the image, when copied bit-for-bit remains exactly as it was in the previous copy. As the media and image filetype change over the years they can be migrated, as you say. Obsolescence is gradual enough to easily make the change. I suspect digital imagery is going to be here for a long time regardless of format/media.
This doesn't seem like a big issue. It's not surprising in the least. My workplace (educational institution) has had a firewall for quite awhile now to keep outsiders out. I've never been able to run file-sharing programs. It's just easier at home. Using WinMX, it looks like most folks are modem, cable or DSL anyhow.
I think the MPAA is (slightly) smarter than the RIAA as the retail/cost ratio of DVDs is not as insane as CDs. Many DVDs can be found for under $10. For most folks, it's just easier to buy a DVD than to deal with copying it.
As long as you guys talk about Apple in terms of pure profit-and-loss, you're not going to be getting the whole picture.
Sure that's how they market their products--they're better quality, more efficient, etc than PCs, but it's the dollars that count. Bottom line is they want more profit, just like Microsoft, IBM, and Archos.
If they really wanted to keep only part of the market, then why would they be running these ads? encouraging frustrated PC users to switch over? "One of us! One of us!"
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No you don't understand. People don't use them because they're not good enough. They need better ones, yeah, like with more features and functionality such as playing mp3s, hard drive storage, full-keyboard, compact-size, wireless communication, etc, etc. And when the next one comes out, that one will suck too. It's never enough!
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fire (creates plasma)
They're all super-cool light effects, good in the dark. The last one is probably better with an older microwave unless you don't mind smoke-flavored food thereafter.
BTW, I have this 1MB 8" floppy and I have no idea what is on it (besides knowing that it is probably a stream of ones and zeros)
Why not gamble a dollar on this fella and see if you can gitter hooked up, eh? It's worth a shot!
Very true--and the clincher for digital is that the image, when copied bit-for-bit remains exactly as it was in the previous copy. As the media and image filetype change over the years they can be migrated, as you say. Obsolescence is gradual enough to easily make the change. I suspect digital imagery is going to be here for a long time regardless of format/media.
This doesn't seem like a big issue. It's not surprising in the least. My workplace (educational institution) has had a firewall for quite awhile now to keep outsiders out. I've never been able to run file-sharing programs. It's just easier at home. Using WinMX, it looks like most folks are modem, cable or DSL anyhow.
I think the MPAA is (slightly) smarter than the RIAA as the retail/cost ratio of DVDs is not as insane as CDs. Many DVDs can be found for under $10. For most folks, it's just easier to buy a DVD than to deal with copying it.
-- Buzz
Here is a great concept: Give the CD away. It's all about exposure for many independent bands. flightcloud.com is giving away CDs less S&H.
-- Buzz
As long as you guys talk about Apple in terms of pure profit-and-loss, you're not going to be getting the whole picture.
Sure that's how they market their products--they're better quality, more efficient, etc than PCs, but it's the dollars that count. Bottom line is they want more profit, just like Microsoft, IBM, and Archos.
If they really wanted to keep only part of the market, then why would they be running these ads? encouraging frustrated PC users to switch over? "One of us! One of us!"
-- Buzz
I doubt the model had the HD either which would also carry a significant portion of the weight.
--Buzz