How's this any different today than it was 5-6 years ago, when Ted happily sold CNN for lots of money?
Oh, I know. He's got the money in his pocket now, and can complain about other people doing it.
I've walked out of a Circuit City on a moderately sized purchase when they said I had to give them my phone number, even though I was paying cash. I suppose I could have asked to speak with a manager, but I'd rather take my business elsewhere when someone won't even take my money without my divulging personal information. I could also have made up a number, but I hate lying, so I left.
Right, well how would they even go about counting that? Do they have a guy opening envelopes and incrementing a counter somewhere ? I can see that for real contests, but not for something like this where a computer is doing the counter.
In order to download a track from iTunes you have to purchase it. However, this page states that "No purchase necessary".
I'm sure the legal department said they have to throw that in, but how else are you going to win without purchasing anything? Pepsi bottle caps? Gift certificate downloads? The average person is going to have to buy something.
Did you catch the first few words of the blurb? "Remaining unmentioned".
As much as I'd love to jump on the "dupe" bandwagon, the previous slashdot article did not mention these Tiger 'server' updates (comments notwithstanding.)
Great idea:)
"We are not offering the following unreleased album in mp3 format. We are simply providing a collection of ones and zeros with which you can test your ISP's downstream connection. We insist that you not save this data upon completion of the network bandwidth test."
Send me an email to tikora@gmail.com with your first and last name and I'll send you an invite.
Here's to the future, I hope.
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Be was great back in the day, I just don't know whether it will survive, regardless of which incarnation it's presently in. I saw the audio app running, which is one of the things Be was good for, but how much more will it take before we see much commercial Be software?
As it is, you're lucky to find a Mac title or two in some establishments, and occasionally can find a shelf or area devoted to it.
Be, however, seems to be missing from just about any shelf anywhere.
What would it take to make this change? Is it one of those "yeah, we heard about be, but it's 'so yesterday'" sort of things?
I love competition, and want to see as many OS vendors pitting themselves against each other as possible. That's when I think true innovation comes out, those times where you've really got to get the one up on your rivals.
Whatever software you use, make sure it supports the old online games like tradewars, pimpwars, global war, etc! I miss those old games and waiting to have to play my turn.
I know there are alternatives on some telnet BBSs, but it's just not the same as waiting to dial in on Terminate or PCPlus and getting that busy signal.
If I could be sitting at the local coffee shop, I would happily log in to whatever was available and check recent message boards and games, even though it'll never be the same as it was 15 years ago.
Take the following example (stolen from one of the forums mentioned in the blurb):
"...software piracy is nowhere near as bad as these companies make out (it's just an excuse to explain why their games aren't selling, when the truth is it's because they're crap).
In the second place, I can find a crack for a game in 0.5 seconds time. "
Ok, wait just a second, could this guy/girl be any more contradictory? Piracy isn't as bad as they make it out to be, but he can find a crack in half a second ? Whew, sure sounds like piracy is pretty damn rampant and easy to come by to me.
I still believe that one of the most efficient methods of attracting the attention of a company is to write them a letter.
However, don't tell them you are going to pirate their software, instead tell them that exactly what you disagree with and let them know in a professional manner that unless they change those business practices, you will no longer purchase any of their products. Tell them you are going to spread the word.
Word of mouth is an incredible advertising medium. Just look at Slashdot. If a company has a great product, it is going to make the rounds, people will talk about it, people will use it.
Corporations also realize that people with bad experiences are much more vocal than those with good ones, which further compounds their issues.
I really hate to be cliche here, but don't be a part of the problem, be a part of the solution and do something constructive!
You could be in bed and if you don't have a stereo in your room, plug this thing into the wall and connect a pair of headphones. Or, if you do have a stereo and your SO doesn't want you listening to it while she/he is sleeping, you just plug it in and connect the headphones.
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Hello? Is this thing on? *tap-tap-tap*
My Eyes! My Eyes! This color scheme... oof.
How's this any different today than it was 5-6 years ago, when Ted happily sold CNN for lots of money? Oh, I know. He's got the money in his pocket now, and can complain about other people doing it.
It's being done here in Atlanta as well. They're using construction equiptment to do so. Story here
I was referring to the most infamous of them all. The infamous el goldclubo. Where there was a plethora of asses.
That wasn't the old Gold Club, was it?
Ah, yes. I can boogie! Boogie boogie!
Who gives a shit.
I've walked out of a Circuit City on a moderately sized purchase when they said I had to give them my phone number, even though I was paying cash. I suppose I could have asked to speak with a manager, but I'd rather take my business elsewhere when someone won't even take my money without my divulging personal information. I could also have made up a number, but I hate lying, so I left.
Great. One more kid that'll be able to see natalie portman and want her to pour hot grits down his... oh nevermind.
What a dork! I wonder if the craft store is still open...
Right, well how would they even go about counting that? Do they have a guy opening envelopes and incrementing a counter somewhere ? I can see that for real contests, but not for something like this where a computer is doing the counter.
In order to download a track from iTunes you have to purchase it. However, this page states that "No purchase necessary". I'm sure the legal department said they have to throw that in, but how else are you going to win without purchasing anything? Pepsi bottle caps? Gift certificate downloads? The average person is going to have to buy something.
Did you catch the first few words of the blurb? "Remaining unmentioned".
As much as I'd love to jump on the "dupe" bandwagon, the previous slashdot article did not mention these Tiger 'server' updates (comments notwithstanding.)
Thanks for the update.
Because ease of use comes with a price.
Great idea :)
"We are not offering the following unreleased album in mp3 format. We are simply providing a collection of ones and zeros with which you can test your ISP's downstream connection. We insist that you not save this data upon completion of the network bandwidth test."
I'm all out of invites now, so ya'll can stop emailing for now. I'll post again if I get more.
Send me an email to tikora@gmail.com with your first and last name and I'll send you an invite.
Be was great back in the day, I just don't know whether it will survive, regardless of which incarnation it's presently in. I saw the audio app running, which is one of the things Be was good for, but how much more will it take before we see much commercial Be software?
As it is, you're lucky to find a Mac title or two in some establishments, and occasionally can find a shelf or area devoted to it.
Be, however, seems to be missing from just about any shelf anywhere.
What would it take to make this change? Is it one of those "yeah, we heard about be, but it's 'so yesterday'" sort of things?
I love competition, and want to see as many OS vendors pitting themselves against each other as possible. That's when I think true innovation comes out, those times where you've really got to get the one up on your rivals.
Here's to dreaming.
*toasts*
Whatever software you use, make sure it supports the old online games like tradewars, pimpwars, global war, etc! I miss those old games and waiting to have to play my turn. I know there are alternatives on some telnet BBSs, but it's just not the same as waiting to dial in on Terminate or PCPlus and getting that busy signal. If I could be sitting at the local coffee shop, I would happily log in to whatever was available and check recent message boards and games, even though it'll never be the same as it was 15 years ago.
Yes, as Kredel said below, it is tikora@gmail.com. Bombs away.
Don't forget that this is google's first foray into mail software, and it is still in beta. I have so far gotten very little spam in my gmail inbox.
Right.
Take the following example (stolen from one of the forums mentioned in the blurb):
"...software piracy is nowhere near as bad as these companies make out (it's just an excuse to explain why their games aren't selling, when the truth is it's because they're crap).
In the second place, I can find a crack for a game in 0.5 seconds time. "
Ok, wait just a second, could this guy/girl be any more contradictory? Piracy isn't as bad as they make it out to be, but he can find a crack in half a second ? Whew, sure sounds like piracy is pretty damn rampant and easy to come by to me.
I still believe that one of the most efficient methods of attracting the attention of a company is to write them a letter.
However, don't tell them you are going to pirate their software, instead tell them that exactly what you disagree with and let them know in a professional manner that unless they change those business practices, you will no longer purchase any of their products. Tell them you are going to spread the word.
Word of mouth is an incredible advertising medium. Just look at Slashdot. If a company has a great product, it is going to make the rounds, people will talk about it, people will use it.
Corporations also realize that people with bad experiences are much more vocal than those with good ones, which further compounds their issues.
I really hate to be cliche here, but don't be a part of the problem, be a part of the solution and do something constructive!
You could be in bed and if you don't have a stereo in your room, plug this thing into the wall and connect a pair of headphones. Or, if you do have a stereo and your SO doesn't want you listening to it while she/he is sleeping, you just plug it in and connect the headphones.
Which one? There are over 20 universities (27? 29?) that are part of Oxford.