If they say that access is available in a manner consistent with copyright law, will they allow bulk digital download of stuff that is no longer under copyright and is under public domain?
While initial seek is definitely faster than hard drives, is data throughput better than a SATA hard drive? If not, it should probably be used only for small files that don't change often, as an extended cache.
Not knowing that the monitor is a separate switch is not entirely unreasonable. I would not have any idea how to turn the monitor off a recent iMac without shutting the system down, and I've been exposed to computers for over 25 years.
In general apple computers keep their value much better than similarly equipped PCs. Just check eBay and see how much a second hand G5 iMac goes for compared to a similarly old Dell.
So if you buy their Vista laptop and burn the OS and run DOS on it and run into a hardware problem, how is Dell supposed to troubleshoot? Say you have a problem with the network card or CD rom drive, making installing diagnostic software difficult?
I'm not saying Dell is coming up roses here, but at least give them some time to work out the kinks in their systems.
People that pre-ordered Dells with Ubuntu are early adopters. And like all early adopters, they are going to hit the snags in the system.
Yeah. I didn't realise they still existed. Now, when they say that the new realplayer "will not download or record video that is DRM-enabled", they surely mean that it will not play anything that is DRM-enabled. (Because they surely know that anything viewable on my computer can be copied as well.) It's a pretty bold move considering that noone even knows that realplayer exists anymore.
Unfortunately, they no longer have the clout (if they ever did) to push content providers to produce content that is not DRM-infected.
For this to have any legality at all, we have to first assume that click-through EULAs are legally binding. I think that is what MSFT is trying to avoid taking to court.
I know.:-) I just feel that the studios can actually double-dip the foreign markets if they wanted to. First sell a U.S. edition of the DVD (for those that *have* to see the movie right away), and then a localized version a month later.
Now that multiple keys are out, how does someone legitimately use a key to view a HD disc on Linux? (Assuming I have a HD-DVD or Bluray drive, that is) Is there a special player or something?
(I would like to know so that I can decide if getting a player for my media center computer is worth it.)
It's true. I used to go by the battery tunnel (between Brooklyn and Manhattan) on a daily basis. They still have stormtroopers (sorry. Military personnel) hanging around and big signs stating no pictures anywhere near the tunnel.
So are we all okay now with the constant video surveillance by the government in large urban areas (ie: London)? Just checking. I still think there is a line that was crossed somewhere. Not sure where it is, but definitely when we can see individuals' faces via satellite imaging (when a person has no idea they are being photoed).
I always wondered why text-based passwords are still being used on high-speed networks.
How about this: When a person gets an ID for one of these systems, they have to submit a series of 20 personal photos. Every time they log in, the system puts up five of the pictures. The user has to sort them by date taken to successfully log in.
I am currently in the process of being punched in the gut installing MythTV. But, once it's hooked up and working, I don't expect to be punched anymore.
In fact, once I have it set up, I plan on setting up another system for my parents (with the ability for me to ssh into it to fix problems when they invariably occur).
I consider the "punching in the gut" associated with a MythTV installation as more of a "teaching myself how to fish", rather than "get your first fish for free" associated with Windows Media Center Edition.
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For being considerate enough to not spoil the ending of the show in the synopsis.
If they say that access is available in a manner consistent with copyright law, will they allow bulk digital download of stuff that is no longer under copyright and is under public domain?
While initial seek is definitely faster than hard drives, is data throughput better than a SATA hard drive? If not, it should probably be used only for small files that don't change often, as an extended cache.
Are Tesla's patents still valid? If so, the guys at MIT may be in a bit of trouble. :-)
Not knowing that the monitor is a separate switch is not entirely unreasonable. I would not have any idea how to turn the monitor off a recent iMac without shutting the system down, and I've been exposed to computers for over 25 years.
In general apple computers keep their value much better than similarly equipped PCs. Just check eBay and see how much a second hand G5 iMac goes for compared to a similarly old Dell.
So if you buy their Vista laptop and burn the OS and run DOS on it and run into a hardware problem, how is Dell supposed to troubleshoot? Say you have a problem with the network card or CD rom drive, making installing diagnostic software difficult?
I'm not saying Dell is coming up roses here, but at least give them some time to work out the kinks in their systems.
People that pre-ordered Dells with Ubuntu are early adopters. And like all early adopters, they are going to hit the snags in the system.
Dell asks us what we want. We tell them. They do it. Now we complain.
Admittedly, there are issues with not having any hardware warranty, but do we need to get so incendiary against someone who is trying to work with us?
Just wanted to give a thanks to the folks behind neooffice (http://www.neooffice.org/) before all the bashing starts...
What about the photos of individuals on maps.google.com?
Yeah. I didn't realise they still existed. Now, when they say that the new realplayer "will not download or record video that is DRM-enabled", they surely mean that it will not play anything that is DRM-enabled. (Because they surely know that anything viewable on my computer can be copied as well.) It's a pretty bold move considering that noone even knows that realplayer exists anymore.
Unfortunately, they no longer have the clout (if they ever did) to push content providers to produce content that is not DRM-infected.
For this to have any legality at all, we have to first assume that click-through EULAs are legally binding. I think that is what MSFT is trying to avoid taking to court.
I know. :-) I just feel that the studios can actually double-dip the foreign markets if they wanted to. First sell a U.S. edition of the DVD (for those that *have* to see the movie right away), and then a localized version a month later.
Yeah. It's tough giving Captain Jack Sparrow an Aussie accent.
Now that multiple keys are out, how does someone legitimately use a key to view a HD disc on Linux? (Assuming I have a HD-DVD or Bluray drive, that is) Is there a special player or something?
(I would like to know so that I can decide if getting a player for my media center computer is worth it.)
It's true. I used to go by the battery tunnel (between Brooklyn and Manhattan) on a daily basis. They still have stormtroopers (sorry. Military personnel) hanging around and big signs stating no pictures anywhere near the tunnel.
So are we all okay now with the constant video surveillance by the government in large urban areas (ie: London)? Just checking. I still think there is a line that was crossed somewhere. Not sure where it is, but definitely when we can see individuals' faces via satellite imaging (when a person has no idea they are being photoed).
Very true.
However, having a core dedicated to the app, with the OS and background processes running on a different core, is quite nice as well.
Yes.. And that one person is a vampire.
I just wanted to say "Thank you".
I always wondered why text-based passwords are still being used on high-speed networks.
How about this: When a person gets an ID for one of these systems, they have to submit a series of 20 personal photos. Every time they log in, the system puts up five of the pictures. The user has to sort them by date taken to successfully log in.
My local Walmart sells iPods.
'nuff said.
Doesn't have to be a large majority. Just a vocal minority that causes the problems. There are a lot of peace-loving muslims around the world.
(FWIW, I am not a muslim.)
I am currently in the process of being punched in the gut installing MythTV. But, once it's hooked up and working, I don't expect to be punched anymore.
In fact, once I have it set up, I plan on setting up another system for my parents (with the ability for me to ssh into it to fix problems when they invariably occur).
I consider the "punching in the gut" associated with a MythTV installation as more of a "teaching myself how to fish", rather than "get your first fish for free" associated with Windows Media Center Edition.
Heck. For $1 you could probably buy a pair of eye balls in certain parts of the world.