I think it would be great if you could download commercial software, using it on a learning basis, and just have to provide your contact information. For example, if it's a compiler like Visual Studio, you can write code, etc, but any code you write must be released into the public domain if it leaves your computer.
The understanding would be that if you were caught using the software for anything other than a learning basis, or make money off the product you are using for free, the software maker has the right to bill you for its product.
Can the users who were not responsible enough to back up their data work some overtime and recover it the hard way? It doesn't seem to make much sense to go to all that trouble and expense to have an outside source recover data on the disks, when the end users showed lack of responsibility in the first place.
Was there any sort of policy like this present at your company?
Regarding morphine in particular, I have read in a couple of places that the more pain a patient is in, the more of morphine and other pain relievers they can tolerate. For example, a patient in late stages of cancer can tolerate doses of morphine that would kill a healthy person.
I apologize but I do not recall the sources for this information.
I had always thought that headaches were caused by tension in the muscles around the skull. I had also assumed that Tylenol relieved the pain by relaxing those muscles or helping to dissipate the stress. I guess it was something my mom had said when she was in nursing school.
It is interesting how little we understand about ourselves.
I wonder what other drugs are out there that are frequently prescribed, and about which doctors either don't understand how they work or don't fully understand the effects.
It's something different and new, and I want to encourage that. I understand that daftpunk tried it...however, you do have a convincing argument about the pricing.
I think this is actually an awesome and practical use for P2P technology that won't have people (read the TV industry) squealing about copyright infringement. If randomkind releases each video segment into the public domain, or uses the GPL for his video segments,
I think you are correct in suggesting that randomkind and his associates put together a website that shows their services. Their website could include information like show synopses, upcoming features, etc.
Perhaps they could include small teasers of each show or segment, and then release the full-length files on P2P networks like kaaza and napster if possible. The website could include tips for where to locate the files.
I think the cost of the bandwidth necessary to provide direct streaming, as well as licensing to record his segments in DivX, real, mpg formats would be prohibitive. Perhaps randomkind could allow people to get the segments off P2P networks for free and make donations if they are so inclined, and as well provide a subscription service for people who don't want to go hunt for the files and want to stream it directly from his site. This might help combat the costs.
Because there's that whole issue of the Label execs have to take home something like 18 million each from the sale of the CD.
Oops, that was sposed to be a secret.
I think it is inappropriate to contact the VC that is involved.
You knew the risks going to work for a startup. I do not wish to sound harsh, but that is the simple truth. Older, more established companies have policies and procedures to which we as employees must adhere, and those procedures can be a drag...but...those procedures also protect us as employees because they set clear expectations. With a startup, it's different because in a startup usually the emphasis is on "make more money, sell more stuff, get the product out".
Did you sign a non-disclosure agreement? If you did, you might risk forfeiting all your payment altogether if you contact the VC and I think the contractor would be perfectly right to withhold it from you in those circumstances.
What the startup is doing to you is wrong, and should be addressed. Five weeks is an excessive amount of time to way for pay that you have already earned.
I would take whatever documentation that you have, such as your NDA, emails or your written agreement for pay terms, and written documentation such as emails, etc saying what milestones have already been met to your local department of labor and see if they can't help.
You might also wish to consult an attorney.
Whatever you decide to do, I think taking vigilante action of your own by contacting the VC would be just as wrong, if not more wrong, than the startup withholding pay from you.
it's actually a fairly interesting concept of bundling different products together. I agree that the unreleased music thing will probably flop, but the concept of prioritized ticket purchases or maybe even discounted tickets is actually a neat idea. I hope it works out well for Bon Jovi and I hope that other artists will try it out!
Locke!Erasmus feels that this is a prudent and wise course of action for Bon Jovi to take. I only hope that they will keep some records on whether they profit from this strategy, and how much they profit.
Hopefully, if it works, we will see more labels/artists try new tactics such as this one instead of simply threatening to DOS people who are running a P2P application.
I hope that slashdot does not incur the wrath of Apple because they have posted this story.
I also hope that the Mac Expo delivers some really neat stuff. I have been considering purchasing a Mac for some time now.
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I did a search through the document and I don't see any provisions for eliminating trolls.
I think it would be great if you could download commercial software, using it on a learning basis, and just have to provide your contact information. For example, if it's a compiler like Visual Studio, you can write code, etc, but any code you write must be released into the public domain if it leaves your computer. The understanding would be that if you were caught using the software for anything other than a learning basis, or make money off the product you are using for free, the software maker has the right to bill you for its product.
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I'd rather lick all the fur off my cat when she's shedding than go without broadband.
Can the users who were not responsible enough to back up their data work some overtime and recover it the hard way? It doesn't seem to make much sense to go to all that trouble and expense to have an outside source recover data on the disks, when the end users showed lack of responsibility in the first place. Was there any sort of policy like this present at your company?
I believe if the explanation you have provided is correct, they will be starting on body chemical number four sometime early next week. :)
Regarding morphine in particular, I have read in a couple of places that the more pain a patient is in, the more of morphine and other pain relievers they can tolerate. For example, a patient in late stages of cancer can tolerate doses of morphine that would kill a healthy person.
I apologize but I do not recall the sources for this information.
hahahahah
I had always thought that headaches were caused by tension in the muscles around the skull. I had also assumed that Tylenol relieved the pain by relaxing those muscles or helping to dissipate the stress. I guess it was something my mom had said when she was in nursing school. It is interesting how little we understand about ourselves. I wonder what other drugs are out there that are frequently prescribed, and about which doctors either don't understand how they work or don't fully understand the effects.
Now if I can just find that Slashdot article on how to build a time machine, I'll come back and have so much money I'll make Bill Gates envious!!!
It's something different and new, and I want to encourage that. I understand that daftpunk tried it...however, you do have a convincing argument about the pricing.
I think this is actually an awesome and practical use for P2P technology that won't have people (read the TV industry) squealing about copyright infringement. If randomkind releases each video segment into the public domain, or uses the GPL for his video segments,
I think you are correct in suggesting that randomkind and his associates put together a website that shows their services. Their website could include information like show synopses, upcoming features, etc.
Perhaps they could include small teasers of each show or segment, and then release the full-length files on P2P networks like kaaza and napster if possible. The website could include tips for where to locate the files.
I think the cost of the bandwidth necessary to provide direct streaming, as well as licensing to record his segments in DivX, real, mpg formats would be prohibitive. Perhaps randomkind could allow people to get the segments off P2P networks for free and make donations if they are so inclined, and as well provide a subscription service for people who don't want to go hunt for the files and want to stream it directly from his site. This might help combat the costs.
Thank you so much, MIT!!!
that there are black holes there?
Well, I'll tell you one thing - I've already decided I'm not going to download the music. I will buy the CD instead.
I loved Adams' books when I was growing up. They were very funny!
Because there's that whole issue of the Label execs have to take home something like 18 million each from the sale of the CD. Oops, that was sposed to be a secret.
Does this mean that I too can have an unusually big and muscular bottom?
I think it is inappropriate to contact the VC that is involved.
You knew the risks going to work for a startup. I do not wish to sound harsh, but that is the simple truth. Older, more established companies have policies and procedures to which we as employees must adhere, and those procedures can be a drag...but...those procedures also protect us as employees because they set clear expectations. With a startup, it's different because in a startup usually the emphasis is on "make more money, sell more stuff, get the product out".
Did you sign a non-disclosure agreement? If you did, you might risk forfeiting all your payment altogether if you contact the VC and I think the contractor would be perfectly right to withhold it from you in those circumstances.
What the startup is doing to you is wrong, and should be addressed. Five weeks is an excessive amount of time to way for pay that you have already earned.
I would take whatever documentation that you have, such as your NDA, emails or your written agreement for pay terms, and written documentation such as emails, etc saying what milestones have already been met to your local department of labor and see if they can't help.
You might also wish to consult an attorney.
Whatever you decide to do, I think taking vigilante action of your own by contacting the VC would be just as wrong, if not more wrong, than the startup withholding pay from you.
it's actually a fairly interesting concept of bundling different products together. I agree that the unreleased music thing will probably flop, but the concept of prioritized ticket purchases or maybe even discounted tickets is actually a neat idea. I hope it works out well for Bon Jovi and I hope that other artists will try it out!
o/~ take my hand and we'll make it i swear ohhhhh-ohhhhh livin' on a prayer ~/o
Locke!Erasmus feels that this is a prudent and wise course of action for Bon Jovi to take. I only hope that they will keep some records on whether they profit from this strategy, and how much they profit. Hopefully, if it works, we will see more labels/artists try new tactics such as this one instead of simply threatening to DOS people who are running a P2P application.
to the Arianne folks on all their hard work!
I hope that slashdot does not incur the wrath of Apple because they have posted this story. I also hope that the Mac Expo delivers some really neat stuff. I have been considering purchasing a Mac for some time now.
He has to squeeze every dime he can to pay for his whores somehow, now, doesn't he?