Seriously, most people care about the non-removable battery only slightly more than they care about 'non-free' software being used inside. And, a good percentage of those who care about it on here, could actually replace the battery themselves if they really wanted to.
A removable battery does affect the aesthetics of the case when it comes to hinges, doors, latches... all of which are additional things that could break or wear out. If the battery is bad, replace the unit under warranty. Since it's a syncable phone, and since it's GSM (you can keep some of your phonebook on the SIM), the amount of pain you have in swapping units has got to be very minimal.
They said that their procedures/accounting requires them to accept a 'whole system', so that if they have to replace everthing, they replace it as a 'whole system'. Yeah, I'd think they could just note that it was 'whole minus disk' (just like they note 3rd party RAM / HD in the first place).
It's a minor, not a major annoyance. Besides, I don't have to repair hardware that often.
I'm not sure about the iMac, but the Macbooks (unlike the PBG4/iBook before it) can finally take the HD out without cracking the case+voiding the warranty. Yay! However, to my dismay, apple won't accept a HD-less mac for warranty (applecare) repair. Which is too bad, because I'd be happy to just leave the disk at home, even if it means eating a charge if it turns out to be a 'software problem'. So, what it means is, whenever mac has to go to Hospital ( not too often, a few times in the many years of ownership of various machines ) I have to backup everything, wipe the disk, reinstall a basic OS. With the HD interchangeable, it does become easier to just wipe a smaller 'scratch' disk and install something on it. Sure it's hassle. But, it makes questions like this become non issues. I can say, Wipe the disk, do whatever you have to do.
It would be nice, though, if they had a way to just accept the mac w/o a disk.
As to the original issue, I don't see why they couldn't just give the person back their original disk, void the purchase of the new disk, and start over looking for a different option. Then the user could weigh their various options -- buy a disk from somewhere else, use an external, wipe/smash/degauss the original, etc... something like this
Not sure about NTFS, but at least on Unixy systems there is one or more "directory entries" which point at the file, essentially metadata as regards the actual file, and the "location" on the physical disk. I don't think the author was concerned about the physical "location" per se, but of the intent to distribute. But as was pointed out, 'unauthorized' doesnt' mean 'infringing'. Presumably the claim is that creation of the mp3s was unauthorized (which is 'undisputed' unless authorization was granted to do so) but not infringing, but attempting to distribute same was both unauthorized and infringing.
There is an 'and' there. But, line 3 of that page says: "It is undisputed that Defendant possessed unauthorized copies of Plaintiffs' copyrighted sound recordings on his computer." and then states that that refers to copies which were made from their original format. So it does seem that they are claiming that possession of mp3s of CDs you own is unauthorized. Unless (and it is a big if) they are saying that possession of mp3s in his shared folder is an unauthorized format. But I can't quite follow that. Page 8 says that space shifting fair use is invalid when it involves distribution to the public. Presumably it could be fair use otherwise?
I'm not sure what you want to see the shareholders do or think, unless it is perhaps "that money is being wasted on lawsuits" which is probably not a foregone conclusion.
I'd just like to see some alternate distribution mechanisms. The old mp3.com was great, I haven't tried it recently. cdbaby.com feeds into itunes which is great, and seems to be a low barrier to entry as far as physical+online distribution. It's the labels which put money behind promotions in record stores, and presumably, online venues such as itunes.
i set something similar (but not as elaborate, just some eliza variant) up as the Away message of my AIM program. "The human is not here but the computer will talk to you".
After a while, whenever I would come off the Away message, my correspondants would say: "put the computer back on!" Ouch!!
Mandating dial through keypad lock is idiotic. I finally have a phone whose keylock actually stays locked in my pocket (hint: more than 1 DIFFERENT button has to be pushed ) and yet it still tries to go down the road of dialing 112 OR 911 ( bought it in Europe so i doubt it has the alarm issue ).. Next request: A bluetooth headset that has a hard OFF button, same reason.
From a fundraising perspective, not only is it the community and not the admins which establish notability, but the funds don't pay the admins or the policy - they pay to keep the servers running.
paths for rootkits to integrate and hide AFAIK, what this means is, if the real box is already rooted (or equivalent), THEN the rootkit can set itself up as the hypervisor or whatever. That doesn't say anything about the security of VT-x. Actually, it does in one sense. If VT-x makes it harder for the now-guest operating system to detect the rootkit (because the detection software is now part of the virtualized box), doesn't that also say that it should be harder for malware inside a virtualized box, to break out, than if it were possible for detection software inside to detect the malware outside?
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Seriously, most people care about the non-removable battery only slightly more than they care about 'non-free' software being used inside. And, a good percentage of those who care about it on here, could actually replace the battery themselves if they really wanted to.
A removable battery does affect the aesthetics of the case when it comes to hinges, doors, latches... all of which are additional things that could break or wear out. If the battery is bad, replace the unit under warranty. Since it's a syncable phone, and since it's GSM (you can keep some of your phonebook on the SIM), the amount of pain you have in swapping units has got to be very minimal.
Me, I'm waiting for 3G+dev kit...
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What's wrong with soaking wood so it will expand? The pyramids were built that way, and other stuff.
thank you
If I draw a mustachio on my Britney CD that may also be unauthorized, but it doesn't mean it is illegal
Or just go see I Am Legend
2o7.net is a fine name. They explain what it does and why it does it on the site.
It's the 192.168.112.2O7.net which is inexcusably sleazy. What, is it trying to bypass simplistic firewall rules?
*2o7.net is going right into my Pith Helmet rules...
That's great. But instead, USians continue to vote Demublican.
They said that their procedures/accounting requires them to accept a 'whole system', so that if they have to replace everthing, they replace it as a 'whole system'. Yeah, I'd think they could just note that it was 'whole minus disk' (just like they note 3rd party RAM / HD in the first place).
It's a minor, not a major annoyance. Besides, I don't have to repair hardware that often.
I'm not sure about the iMac, but the Macbooks (unlike the PBG4/iBook before it) can finally take the HD out without cracking the case+voiding the warranty. Yay! However, to my dismay, apple won't accept a HD-less mac for warranty (applecare) repair. Which is too bad, because I'd be happy to just leave the disk at home, even if it means eating a charge if it turns out to be a 'software problem'. So, what it means is, whenever mac has to go to Hospital ( not too often, a few times in the many years of ownership of various machines ) I have to backup everything, wipe the disk, reinstall a basic OS. With the HD interchangeable, it does become easier to just wipe a smaller 'scratch' disk and install something on it. Sure it's hassle. But, it makes questions like this become non issues. I can say, Wipe the disk, do whatever you have to do.
It would be nice, though, if they had a way to just accept the mac w/o a disk.
As to the original issue, I don't see why they couldn't just give the person back their original disk, void the purchase of the new disk, and start over looking for a different option. Then the user could weigh their various options -- buy a disk from somewhere else, use an external, wipe/smash/degauss the original, etc... something like this
Not sure about NTFS, but at least on Unixy systems there is one or more "directory entries" which point at the file, essentially metadata as regards the actual file, and the "location" on the physical disk. I don't think the author was concerned about the physical "location" per se, but of the intent to distribute. But as was pointed out, 'unauthorized' doesnt' mean 'infringing'. Presumably the claim is that creation of the mp3s was unauthorized (which is 'undisputed' unless authorization was granted to do so) but not infringing, but attempting to distribute same was both unauthorized and infringing.
Very good point. Mod parent up! Unauthorized = not authorized.
So the original summary is misleading: The RIAA did not argue that MP3s from CDs are illegal.
There is an 'and' there. But, line 3 of that page says: "It is undisputed that Defendant possessed unauthorized copies of Plaintiffs' copyrighted sound recordings on his computer." and then states that that refers to copies which were made from their original format. So it does seem that they are claiming that possession of mp3s of CDs you own is unauthorized. Unless (and it is a big if) they are saying that possession of mp3s in his shared folder is an unauthorized format. But I can't quite follow that. Page 8 says that space shifting fair use is invalid when it involves distribution to the public. Presumably it could be fair use otherwise?
I'm not sure what you want to see the shareholders do or think, unless it is perhaps "that money is being wasted on lawsuits" which is probably not a foregone conclusion.
I'd just like to see some alternate distribution mechanisms. The old mp3.com was great, I haven't tried it recently. cdbaby.com feeds into itunes which is great, and seems to be a low barrier to entry as far as physical+online distribution. It's the labels which put money behind promotions in record stores, and presumably, online venues such as itunes.
Be sure to welcome the new PRO IP Assessment Surcharge on every transistor junction sold..
Yes, because with drug seizures, .* registration, etc.. the point isn't to Think of the Children, the point is gov't income.
i set something similar (but not as elaborate, just some eliza variant) up as the Away message of my AIM program. "The human is not here but the computer will talk to you".
After a while, whenever I would come off the Away message, my correspondants would say: "put the computer back on!" Ouch!!
Mandating dial through keypad lock is idiotic. I finally have a phone whose keylock actually stays locked in my pocket (hint: more than 1 DIFFERENT button has to be pushed ) and yet it still tries to go down the road of dialing 112 OR 911 ( bought it in Europe so i doubt it has the alarm issue ) .. Next request: A bluetooth headset that has a hard OFF button, same reason.
Right, AT&T has no possible way of tracking you, where you are, which cell tower you are talking to, etc.. oh wait </sarcasm>
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
...that doesn't run in 'insecure' mode.
I, for... I mean, ß, ñî ñâîåé ñòîðîíû, ïðèâåòñòâóåì íàøåãî íîâîãî ðîáîòà ñåòè çà ãîñïîä.
And the photo is definitely (as a commenter said on TA) a ModBook)
From a fundraising perspective, not only is it the community and not the admins which establish notability, but the funds don't pay the admins or the policy - they pay to keep the servers running.
Can we get a linux port of the HCF instruction?