Broadcasters aren't as concerned as the RIAA because TV shows are expected to have a limited number of viewings, unlike the last music hit from *INSERT GROUP* where it's listened to over and over and over....etc
DVD set mainly offer a viewer the opertunity to catchup on a missed episode... a download service could certainly fill that void as well.
Keep in mind that the Broadcasters created a model where they expect everyone to have "free" access to the product.
While cases reviewed by the Supreme Court useally get clarity, that clarity is normally limited in application.
Even if the SC rules that P2P is legit, the door for the RIAA and others to continue persue the P2P companies and users will likely be left wide open.
Regardless the effect will be limited to confines of the USA.
Patriot Act, Amendment IIV:
Spam originating from out the United States is here by considered a national security issue, punishable by at least military occupation up to and including total Nuclear Devastation. Execution of penalties not subject to review by the United Nations or any other debate club.
There that should about cover it.....
Low cost is a relitive term. The Canon Rebel 300d is really the first sub $1k digital SLR. Canon previously has an older model, the 10D which retails around $1500 and was/is considered the real first low cost digital SLR. Regardless, digital cameras have come a long way in recent years with Canon, Fuji, Nikon and Sigma all releasing good solid performers. You still get what you pay for with regards to speed and quality, with top of the line versions like the Canon 1DS running in the $8k range. But for those people interested in dSLRs at a reasonable entry cost the time is ripe. One item to keep in mind is that the frame is cheap.... it's the lenses that'll bankrupt you.
One final thought... dSLRs are not for everyone, prosumer cameras like the Sony 717, Canon G5, Nikon 5400 etc... will meet most peoples needs quite nicely and at a fraction of the cost. As always consider your true needs before buying anything.
This will be decided in a court of law.
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All the FUD generated by the various groups in the end in will be meaningless.
Oh lovely.... so now because these are OSS components, people can't be critical unless they actually code the changes? Informing those that are suppose to care isn't enough? The author made a good faith effort and freely shared his knowledge but instead of saying thank you we'll get someone right on it... it's code or shutup?!
*sniff* *sniff* me thinks me smell an ungrateful, eleetist something in the wind.... *Blech*
Power grid information to determine chances of blackouts, and ships and sells more generators to prone areas, then that must legitimize blackouts!!
I get it!!!
*sarcasm off*
It's sad really, but the human condition is based so much around conflict. The moral clarity of the Tolken type characters allows each of us to pick a side and enjoy the ride. Where as a lot of the future fantasies blur the distinction by adding some moral twist.... "Wiping out planet A as a mistake so we must wipe ourselves out" etc....
SF has far from died out though... for me it's become more epic. David Drakes - Hammer Slammers, Chris Bunch (forgot co author) and The eternal Empiror (STEN!). David Weber/Eric Flint and the Honor Harrington series... These are worlds where clarity of morals exist for me as well and I find just as enjoyable. I just wish there were more stories written for each of these.
One final thought, in an era where information is at your finger tips is it that SF just isn't produced fast enough? I read/reread a book every two days.... that's ~180 a year.... Does the lack of constant new material give a false impression of decline? Yep.
AND gives some credit to SCO IP claim. While it certainly doesn't prove it yet... if the comments are the same I'd certain have to entertain the idea that someone was at least in possession of the original piece of work....
First there was the RAGE phase... get ready for the DENIAL phase next....
Childish...
One reason for using GCC is it's cross platform nature... to reduce that for any reason *sigh*...
As for SCO: Consider this... they have NOTHING to gain from showing the Linux kernal issues now! And waiting for a court ruling on the IBM case is a SMART business move on their part. REMEMBER: SCO is a competitor in the Unix industry, they are only further harmed by telling the OS Linux community what needs to be fixed, while SCO themselves remain tied up in court!
And honestly guys... if SCO is spouting so much FUD why is everyone so worried about what code needs to be changed... after all there isn't any is there?
Open Source isn't for everyone or thing...
But anything as important as a voting system should be transparent and open to public review, which is not nessarily open source!
Propritary software has a few benefits... 1) A reasonable expectation of problem resolution. Volenteerism is nice but inconsitant at best. 2) When #1 fails, money can be recovered and a new project started. Who do you sue when Open Source causes $ loss?
You may not like the message, but don't bother shooting the messenger he's wearing a bullet-proof vest with a flame retardant outer shell.
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Broadcasters aren't as concerned as the RIAA because TV shows are expected to have a limited number of viewings, unlike the last music hit from *INSERT GROUP* where it's listened to over and over and over....etc DVD set mainly offer a viewer the opertunity to catchup on a missed episode... a download service could certainly fill that void as well. Keep in mind that the Broadcasters created a model where they expect everyone to have "free" access to the product.
While cases reviewed by the Supreme Court useally get clarity, that clarity is normally limited in application. Even if the SC rules that P2P is legit, the door for the RIAA and others to continue persue the P2P companies and users will likely be left wide open. Regardless the effect will be limited to confines of the USA.
If not "adventure" then where would the funding come from? Pure science is boring to the masses.... but adventure... Argh maties!
Never hire someone your afraid to fire.
Patent holders have to actively defend the patent... and of course patents do expire.
I'll join ya... You mean like P2P? Oh, but not all the files are copyrighted.
Patriot Act, Amendment IIV: Spam originating from out the United States is here by considered a national security issue, punishable by at least military occupation up to and including total Nuclear Devastation. Execution of penalties not subject to review by the United Nations or any other debate club. There that should about cover it.....
Low cost is a relitive term. The Canon Rebel 300d is really the first sub $1k digital SLR. Canon previously has an older model, the 10D which retails around $1500 and was/is considered the real first low cost digital SLR. Regardless, digital cameras have come a long way in recent years with Canon, Fuji, Nikon and Sigma all releasing good solid performers. You still get what you pay for with regards to speed and quality, with top of the line versions like the Canon 1DS running in the $8k range. But for those people interested in dSLRs at a reasonable entry cost the time is ripe. One item to keep in mind is that the frame is cheap.... it's the lenses that'll bankrupt you.
One final thought... dSLRs are not for everyone, prosumer cameras like the Sony 717, Canon G5, Nikon 5400 etc... will meet most peoples needs quite nicely and at a fraction of the cost. As always consider your true needs before buying anything.
All the FUD generated by the various groups in the end in will be meaningless.
Oh lovely.... so now because these are OSS components, people can't be critical unless they actually code the changes? Informing those that are suppose to care isn't enough? The author made a good faith effort and freely shared his knowledge but instead of saying thank you we'll get someone right on it... it's code or shutup?! *sniff* *sniff* me thinks me smell an ungrateful, eleetist something in the wind.... *Blech*
balanced and rational dialog.... "Damn it Sparky, point that flame thrower at the other OS!"
Power grid information to determine chances of blackouts, and ships and sells more generators to prone areas, then that must legitimize blackouts!! I get it!!! *sarcasm off*
It's sad really, but the human condition is based so much around conflict. The moral clarity of the Tolken type characters allows each of us to pick a side and enjoy the ride. Where as a lot of the future fantasies blur the distinction by adding some moral twist.... "Wiping out planet A as a mistake so we must wipe ourselves out" etc....
SF has far from died out though... for me it's become more epic. David Drakes - Hammer Slammers, Chris Bunch (forgot co author) and The eternal Empiror (STEN!). David Weber/Eric Flint and the Honor Harrington series... These are worlds where clarity of morals exist for me as well and I find just as enjoyable. I just wish there were more stories written for each of these.
One final thought, in an era where information is at your finger tips is it that SF just isn't produced fast enough? I read/reread a book every two days.... that's ~180 a year.... Does the lack of constant new material give a false impression of decline? Yep.
AND gives some credit to SCO IP claim. While it certainly doesn't prove it yet... if the comments are the same I'd certain have to entertain the idea that someone was at least in possession of the original piece of work.... First there was the RAGE phase... get ready for the DENIAL phase next....
"What if we know all that was worth knowing?" Ultimately 1) Birthrate would decline 2) Boredom would ensue 3) Suicide rate would increase
Childish... One reason for using GCC is it's cross platform nature... to reduce that for any reason *sigh*... As for SCO: Consider this... they have NOTHING to gain from showing the Linux kernal issues now! And waiting for a court ruling on the IBM case is a SMART business move on their part. REMEMBER: SCO is a competitor in the Unix industry, they are only further harmed by telling the OS Linux community what needs to be fixed, while SCO themselves remain tied up in court! And honestly guys... if SCO is spouting so much FUD why is everyone so worried about what code needs to be changed... after all there isn't any is there?
Open Source isn't for everyone or thing... But anything as important as a voting system should be transparent and open to public review, which is not nessarily open source! Propritary software has a few benefits... 1) A reasonable expectation of problem resolution. Volenteerism is nice but inconsitant at best. 2) When #1 fails, money can be recovered and a new project started. Who do you sue when Open Source causes $ loss? You may not like the message, but don't bother shooting the messenger he's wearing a bullet-proof vest with a flame retardant outer shell.
of why everyone should have a 2nd amendment. Unresponsive Government? Where's my shotgun!