I think the amazement at the 99 dollar pricepoint is hliarious. It's at that point where a PARENT can see it not being a waste of money to buy something for their child, and this carries through from those children to adulthood. It's been proven time and time again that 100 dollars is most people's limits for an extravagance. It just seems to me that it's basic economics and common sense that a 99 dollar item (with it's "sub 3 figure") price will sell better than a 149 dollar item, which can be seen as costing almost as 200 dollars.
Not necessarily. Lots of people find the death penalty to be immoral and unethical but it is still legal in some places in the US to execute someone as the punishment for a crime.
Ah, you do have a point. However, according to this primer from Stanford, the owner of the copyright can challenge you on the "fairness" of your use, no matter what. Something scary to be sure, because of how deep their litigious pockets can be.
That's two words, and since the person using this clip would be earning a profit off of the footage, I believe that oversteps fair use and necessitates the licensing fees. I could be wrong though.
Yes, but if you read what I was responding to, the person was attempting to make the case that NBC _had_ to present a better reason for not allowing the clip to be used than what they did, when in fact that simply isn't required.
Regardless of their reasons, it's still their copyright, they don't have to give you or me or the documentarian any good reason. They can just say no. Not that I agree with their reasoning, but they don't actually have to provide any, since they own the clip.
Back when I used IE (and a PC, actually) I would always use TweakUI to make sure that all Explorer and Internet Explorer windows launched separate processes. I didn't want one rogue webpage in one window taking down all of my web browsing. That's why I like Omniweb's tab restore function that's on by default.
If the majority of websites are only accessible by using IE, and IE is only available on Windows, then people may choose not to use OSX or LInux. Far fucking fetched, yes, but this is what companies worry about.
The progress of internet technology. Just another form of competition that delivers better, more convenient technology and products to consumers. Or at least, that's the end purpose.
There seemed to be an inferred mockery of those who claim that 100% "is t3h 0|\|ly solu+i0n!!!!111" for the web. Obviously there wasn't, but I can see how s/he got that.
Those are simply checkboxes in the existing UI, so it shouldn't be hard at all for them to find the preferences. I can't think of one good reason why any _user_ would need the toolbar shown all the time (Short of business presentations).
I'd wager to say that I've seen MS be bashed for this many a times. They get no quarter, especially when it comes to IE and it's vunerabilities. Many of which they simply couldn't anticipate (pop up ads mimicking explorer anyone?). Moz deserves a similar treatment this time around.
6. See number 5. Seriously, geeks are some of the most unhealthy people in the world. Regular exercise is a cure for most of the problems that most geeks I know have. These include poor posture, acne, self-esteem....
Awesome. The ASPCA is going to target Linux next for encouraging cruelty to animals!
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No, because the GPL in no way asks for adherence to POSIX or any other standard. There are plenty of apps out there (Ximian Evolution for example) that are built around supporting proprietary extensions that other vendors have created, or they work to create their own. As someone stated before Open Source != Open Standard, as there is plenty of OSS that does not adhere to Open Standards and plenty of closed source software (CSS, oooo!) that does adhere to open standards (Apple iCal).
I just bought three CDs at the FYE at the Grand Central Mall in Vienna, WV. They ranged from 15-19 dollars each. I would wager that the majority of the public buys CDs at placed such as that. Call it FUD, but I can take pictures, if need be.
I only pay 10 bucks for the CD's on iTMS. Not 17 bucks like in stores. The download is actually about 40% off the retail price. Now if that discount is worth sacrificing the art, quality, etc, thats your choice.
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It's the "uniqueness" of an idea that makes it an investable item, though. It actually works great, except when it gets to software.
...and the cotton gin.
Hmm.... I googled around for it, but gave up.
I think the amazement at the 99 dollar pricepoint is hliarious. It's at that point where a PARENT can see it not being a waste of money to buy something for their child, and this carries through from those children to adulthood. It's been proven time and time again that 100 dollars is most people's limits for an extravagance. It just seems to me that it's basic economics and common sense that a 99 dollar item (with it's "sub 3 figure") price will sell better than a 149 dollar item, which can be seen as costing almost as 200 dollars.
No, silly, that's the metric term.
Not necessarily. Lots of people find the death penalty to be immoral and unethical but it is still legal in some places in the US to execute someone as the punishment for a crime.
Ah, you do have a point. However, according to this primer from Stanford, the owner of the copyright can challenge you on the "fairness" of your use, no matter what. Something scary to be sure, because of how deep their litigious pockets can be.
That's two words, and since the person using this clip would be earning a profit off of the footage, I believe that oversteps fair use and necessitates the licensing fees. I could be wrong though.
I do too. I didn't say that I necessarily agree with it on an ethical level, but it is within their legal scope.
Yes, but if you read what I was responding to, the person was attempting to make the case that NBC _had_ to present a better reason for not allowing the clip to be used than what they did, when in fact that simply isn't required.
Regardless of their reasons, it's still their copyright, they don't have to give you or me or the documentarian any good reason. They can just say no. Not that I agree with their reasoning, but they don't actually have to provide any, since they own the clip.
Back when I used IE (and a PC, actually) I would always use TweakUI to make sure that all Explorer and Internet Explorer windows launched separate processes. I didn't want one rogue webpage in one window taking down all of my web browsing. That's why I like Omniweb's tab restore function that's on by default.
Opera had this first, didn't they?
If the majority of websites are only accessible by using IE, and IE is only available on Windows, then people may choose not to use OSX or LInux. Far fucking fetched, yes, but this is what companies worry about.
The progress of internet technology. Just another form of competition that delivers better, more convenient technology and products to consumers. Or at least, that's the end purpose.
There seemed to be an inferred mockery of those who claim that 100% "is t3h 0|\|ly solu+i0n!!!!111" for the web. Obviously there wasn't, but I can see how s/he got that.
Those are simply checkboxes in the existing UI, so it shouldn't be hard at all for them to find the preferences. I can't think of one good reason why any _user_ would need the toolbar shown all the time (Short of business presentations).
I'd wager to say that I've seen MS be bashed for this many a times. They get no quarter, especially when it comes to IE and it's vunerabilities. Many of which they simply couldn't anticipate (pop up ads mimicking explorer anyone?). Moz deserves a similar treatment this time around.
6. See number 5. Seriously, geeks are some of the most unhealthy people in the world. Regular exercise is a cure for most of the problems that most geeks I know have. These include poor posture, acne, self-esteem....
Awesome. The ASPCA is going to target Linux next for encouraging cruelty to animals!
No, because the GPL in no way asks for adherence to POSIX or any other standard. There are plenty of apps out there (Ximian Evolution for example) that are built around supporting proprietary extensions that other vendors have created, or they work to create their own. As someone stated before Open Source != Open Standard, as there is plenty of OSS that does not adhere to Open Standards and plenty of closed source software (CSS, oooo!) that does adhere to open standards (Apple iCal).
This isn't flamebait, this is good administration advice.
Where can I get those?
Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse. It's just one of those books everyone should read.
I just bought three CDs at the FYE at the Grand Central Mall in Vienna, WV. They ranged from 15-19 dollars each. I would wager that the majority of the public buys CDs at placed such as that. Call it FUD, but I can take pictures, if need be.
I only pay 10 bucks for the CD's on iTMS. Not 17 bucks like in stores. The download is actually about 40% off the retail price. Now if that discount is worth sacrificing the art, quality, etc, thats your choice.