No, Dvorak predicted that Apple would move to Itanium. He got the company right, but the CPU line wrong. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
The priority is publicity, gained as cheaply and with as little effort as possible. Apple is a convenient target, as they have many retail locations distributed across the country (and throughout the world). This will be much easier to pull off compared to a "million nerd march" on Washington DC, Hollywood, or on Redmond.
So, I think they don't really care that they're not attacking the the worst offenders. They just want the attention, and they're going to get it.
You make a good point. Which party would you rather go to? One with a keg or one with everyone standing around listening to their own iPods? It would be like partying with a group of autistic people. (Note: I've given up drinking, but I like being at a gathering where people are enjoying themselves with alcohol.)
The phenomena you describe is quite interesting to me. I've noticed it not just with personal mp3 players, but also with cell phones and even automobiles. People are creating enclosed realities for themselves with these devices, or, if you prefer, removing themselves from the local social reality by degrees.
A good example is the difference between driving and walking through a neighborhood. Besides the obvious difference of speed of travel, each of the two give a completely different experience of a neighborhood. In walking, the neighborhood is your environment. In driving, your car is your environment.
With an iPod or other player, one is creating a "psychic" enclosure, a mental bubble or buffer between oneself and the social environment.
Without judging whether this is good or bad, it is interesting to ask why people are doing this. Is social reality so stressful and threatening that we need to live (at least partially or part time) in our own little worlds?
Actually, your car alarm is more like DRM. It might slow down someone who wants to take your car for an unauthorized ride, but it won't stop them if they're determined. It might also discourage the casual unauthorized car driver from even trying to take your car for an unauthorized ride.
Timothy is a tool for pulling shit like that. If there was any justice in the world, Timothy would bore a large red label that reads, "WARNING!! Lark's Vomit".
So far, no one has mentioned Postal from Running with Scissors. Ultra-violent and very very funny. Blow up a marching band with a rocket launcher. Shoot it out with Gary Coleman in a mall. Piss flames on your opponents or shoot cats at their faces (via cheat codes). Run around in a gimp suit.
The violence and situations are so over the top in this game, it's not even funny. Or rather, it is even funny. =)
This is definitely the sickest FPS I've ever played.
In case you still need a translation, let me practice my muy malo Español on you:
What can you get in a "red light" district? = Cual coger en La Coahuila en Tijuas?
a. in many cases, trouble = en muchos casos, apuros b. the Blue Plate Special = "plato azul", un especialidad de la casa en un diner barato c. outdoor lighting fixtures = iluminación del aire libre d. lingerie = chones
hope this helps and also that I didn't mangle your language too badly. =)
When I was single, everything I did with a sexual partner -- and everything she did with me -- could be repeated (or retried) with the next, without fear of being sued for the "Intellectual Property" of an interesting, insightful or even astounding sexual discovery.
What happened when you got married that changed this? Sounds like your wife had some pretty sharp lawyers draw up a one-sided prenuptial agreement that would prevent you from sharing any requirements with theoretical future partners. I hope for your sake that SCO's theories of IP don't fly in court, for there would be a precedent that might prevent you from ever having sex with another party ever again!
Stallman's answer in 1985 was to create F/OSS software, not to outlaw proprietary software, nor to use unlawfully copied proprietary software. F/OSS was and is able to compete in the marketplace.
Now let's look at DRM. DRM is a flawed, ultimately unworkable attempt to control copying of "content" files. If the FSF had a workable alternative to DRM, then they should put it forth and let it compete for our hearts and minds and dollars.
Better yet, if they want to work a political angle, why not work on/against legislation such as the DMCA? Why waste the effort on DRM, which in my estimation is going to turn out to be one of the big non-issues of the century.
The derision is because of the fact that in an attempt to be macho, these guys are actually covertly engaging in something quite different. It's ironic.
On the other hand, I detect a hint of moral superiority in your post. Do you know what cutting is often a symptom of? If you can't imagine how bad that can be, then how can you judge it?
It is funny, but not as funny as the geeks complaining about the sociology prof's comments in a story that proves (albeit anecdotally) the professor's point.
TFA is about people that were inspired to engage in violent behavior by things they saw in a movie.
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No, Dvorak predicted that Apple would move to Itanium. He got the company right, but the CPU line wrong. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
The priority is publicity, gained as cheaply and with as little effort as possible. Apple is a convenient target, as they have many retail locations distributed across the country (and throughout the world). This will be much easier to pull off compared to a "million nerd march" on Washington DC, Hollywood, or on Redmond.
So, I think they don't really care that they're not attacking the the worst offenders. They just want the attention, and they're going to get it.
Bring Your Own iPod!
You make a good point. Which party would you rather go to? One with a keg or one with everyone standing around listening to their own iPods? It would be like partying with a group of autistic people. (Note: I've given up drinking, but I like being at a gathering where people are enjoying themselves with alcohol.)
The phenomena you describe is quite interesting to me. I've noticed it not just with personal mp3 players, but also with cell phones and even automobiles. People are creating enclosed realities for themselves with these devices, or, if you prefer, removing themselves from the local social reality by degrees.
A good example is the difference between driving and walking through a neighborhood. Besides the obvious difference of speed of travel, each of the two give a completely different experience of a neighborhood. In walking, the neighborhood is your environment. In driving, your car is your environment.
With an iPod or other player, one is creating a "psychic" enclosure, a mental bubble or buffer between oneself and the social environment.
Without judging whether this is good or bad, it is interesting to ask why people are doing this. Is social reality so stressful and threatening that we need to live (at least partially or part time) in our own little worlds?
Portland, OR what? Portland or bust? Fill in the blank, man!
Given your slashdot handle, bear was more apropo.
Here's the link to the original and beloved troll. =)
Actually, your car alarm is more like DRM. It might slow down someone who wants to take your car for an unauthorized ride, but it won't stop them if they're determined. It might also discourage the casual unauthorized car driver from even trying to take your car for an unauthorized ride.
(unauthorized car driver = car pirate)
=)
Oh, great. Now SFSouthpaw is going to launch into a rendition of the Aristo-macs.
Alternate:
Yo mama so Russian, windows installs HER!!
Timothy is a tool for pulling shit like that. If there was any justice in the world, Timothy would bore a large red label that reads, "WARNING!! Lark's Vomit".
Timothy, we didn't miss you much.
I'm given to understand that in some cases of big winnings in vegas, a portion can be withheld on the spot.
You mean it just skipped right over yellowiculous? Inconceivable!
No prob! Have a great day and all that.
Maybe I'm reading to much into this, but did your wife put in a suttee clause? I guess that could count as old fashioned. =)
Wait. He threw it off the balcony? I thought he fed it frozen chinese food off the balcony.
So far, no one has mentioned Postal from Running with Scissors. Ultra-violent and very very funny. Blow up a marching band with a rocket launcher. Shoot it out with Gary Coleman in a mall. Piss flames on your opponents or shoot cats at their faces (via cheat codes). Run around in a gimp suit.
The violence and situations are so over the top in this game, it's not even funny. Or rather, it is even funny. =)
This is definitely the sickest FPS I've ever played.
In case you still need a translation, let me practice my muy malo Español on you:
What can you get in a "red light" district? = Cual coger en La Coahuila en Tijuas?
a. in many cases, trouble = en muchos casos, apuros
b. the Blue Plate Special = "plato azul", un especialidad de la casa en un diner barato
c. outdoor lighting fixtures = iluminación del aire libre
d. lingerie = chones
hope this helps and also that I didn't mangle your language too badly. =)
When I was single, everything I did with a sexual partner -- and everything she did with me -- could be repeated (or retried) with the next, without fear of being sued for the "Intellectual Property" of an interesting, insightful or even astounding sexual discovery.
What happened when you got married that changed this? Sounds like your wife had some pretty sharp lawyers draw up a one-sided prenuptial agreement that would prevent you from sharing any requirements with theoretical future partners. I hope for your sake that SCO's theories of IP don't fly in court, for there would be a precedent that might prevent you from ever having sex with another party ever again!
=)
My understanding is that they went with Maya because it was a better work flow solution for their needs.
I don't think you've made a valid comparison.
Stallman's answer in 1985 was to create F/OSS software, not to outlaw proprietary software, nor to use unlawfully copied proprietary software. F/OSS was and is able to compete in the marketplace.
Now let's look at DRM. DRM is a flawed, ultimately unworkable attempt to control copying of "content" files. If the FSF had a workable alternative to DRM, then they should put it forth and let it compete for our hearts and minds and dollars.
Better yet, if they want to work a political angle, why not work on/against legislation such as the DMCA? Why waste the effort on DRM, which in my estimation is going to turn out to be one of the big non-issues of the century.
Perhaps you should RTFA, so you can tell the difference between what I wrote and what I quoted.
The derision is because of the fact that in an attempt to be macho, these guys are actually covertly engaging in something quite different. It's ironic.
On the other hand, I detect a hint of moral superiority in your post. Do you know what cutting is often a symptom of? If you can't imagine how bad that can be, then how can you judge it?
So you're saying, don't join Fight Club. Rather, join Knight Club.
You guys already have dog fighting in DF. And Lucha. Why do you need more?
It is funny, but not as funny as the geeks complaining about the sociology prof's comments in a story that proves (albeit anecdotally) the professor's point.
TFA is about people that were inspired to engage in violent behavior by things they saw in a movie.