Computers can be specifically programmed to solve puzzles such as a this...if a test arises that supposedly tests for "human" intelligence, humans can simply modify the code so that it can solve that sort of puzzle.
That's what Gary Kasparov was complaing about when he played against Deep Blue the first time...there was a whole team of IBM programmers modifying the code during the game to specifically counter Kasparov's playing style. It wasn't a reflection of machine intelligence, it was an example of human adaptation imposed upon Deep Blue.
Someone needs to buy the biggest computer case they can find...fill it with half a dozen fans, neon lights, a see-through panel, colored wiring......and then just slap one of these bad boys in the 5.25" bay. Hilarious!
...and the copy-protection that the client uses is a joke.
The client purges files 24 hours after they are first viewed or after 30 days of sitting on the hard drive. The process that actually performs the deletion is designed to look like a Microsoft application in the task manager, which I thought was pretty sneaky. However, it's very easy to bypass the deletion by simply killing the process, copying the file, or playing around with the system clock. The client tries to hide the files by giving them random names, making them invisible, etc etc, but as you can imagine, it's not too hard to find a 500 mb file sitting on your hard drive.
Movielink is putting all their money on the DRM that is enabled with each movie file, which supposedly is smart enough to know when the system clock has been messed with. We didn't have any movie files with DRM enabled, so I can't say how well that works. Hopefully for Movielink it performs better than the client itself. Has anyone here who has played with this service also fooled around with the DRM? How fool-proof is it?
By labeling a CD as copy-protected, you exclude a great portion of your audience. If I sold baby food with rat poison in it, and I label the jar specifying that this product is probably lethal, you think more people will buy it? Of course not.
The sad fact is that both the music industry and the negligent baby formula company will find more success by not telling the public about their product's flaws. Without government intervention, the music industry WILL slip copy-protected CDs into the market without notice, as they already have started doing.
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...till I have to play "catch the monkey" in order to read the climax?
...if the guy announcing a PPC product isn't wearing a turtle-neck and saying "oh and...one last thing," I don't care.
Computers can be specifically programmed to solve puzzles such as a this...if a test arises that supposedly tests for "human" intelligence, humans can simply modify the code so that it can solve that sort of puzzle.
That's what Gary Kasparov was complaing about when he played against Deep Blue the first time...there was a whole team of IBM programmers modifying the code during the game to specifically counter Kasparov's playing style. It wasn't a reflection of machine intelligence, it was an example of human adaptation imposed upon Deep Blue.
...is far worse than what any cyber-terrorist could dish out.
The temperature at which eBooks melt.
Not until a bot calls me a "c4mp1ng n00b" by its own volition has AI come far enough.
This new solution will take the work out of driving, dating, and purchases.
...shit, I'll have nothing to do!
Someone needs to buy the biggest computer case they can find...fill it with half a dozen fans, neon lights, a see-through panel, colored wiring... ...and then just slap one of these bad boys in the 5.25" bay. Hilarious!
"Because you're tired of companies who care."
...don't panic. It's art!
If you build it...
...nerds will come.
...and the copy-protection that the client uses is a joke.
The client purges files 24 hours after they are first viewed or after 30 days of sitting on the hard drive. The process that actually performs the deletion is designed to look like a Microsoft application in the task manager, which I thought was pretty sneaky. However, it's very easy to bypass the deletion by simply killing the process, copying the file, or playing around with the system clock. The client tries to hide the files by giving them random names, making them invisible, etc etc, but as you can imagine, it's not too hard to find a 500 mb file sitting on your hard drive.
Movielink is putting all their money on the DRM that is enabled with each movie file, which supposedly is smart enough to know when the system clock has been messed with. We didn't have any movie files with DRM enabled, so I can't say how well that works. Hopefully for Movielink it performs better than the client itself. Has anyone here who has played with this service also fooled around with the DRM? How fool-proof is it?
...now my TV is doing the same. At least the TiVo can't leave and take half my stuff! Hah!
...that they don't confuse this technique with "stapling" the next time you go into the doctor's for a thorough physical. Ouch.
...when the Internet would have a guide on how to "build" a hole.
Chiropracters are gonna be bummed.
I don't think you're going to attract too many wireless nerds with THAT approach.
...I could finally yell, "Fly lunchbox, fly!"
...will look like they have Parkinson's. "Whoa, you don't even have to put a quarter in her!"
When can I expect to see flash cartoons of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Tycho Brahe" and "A Slicky Christmas Special"?
When Earth is threatened by a large asteroid, everyone should turn their radios on and play loud, annoying music until the rock explodes.
How high can it be overclocked before melting and turning your machine into a firey inferno?
Take it from me...pouring epoxy glue on a DVD does not increase the storage capacity.
By labeling a CD as copy-protected, you exclude a great portion of your audience. If I sold baby food with rat poison in it, and I label the jar specifying that this product is probably lethal, you think more people will buy it? Of course not.
The sad fact is that both the music industry and the negligent baby formula company will find more success by not telling the public about their product's flaws. Without government intervention, the music industry WILL slip copy-protected CDs into the market without notice, as they already have started doing.
...to prevent Microsoft, which has been embroiled in a legal battle with InterTrust, from grabbing control of the potentially lucrative business.
The lucrative business of screwing over the customer? Sounds like Microsoft already has the bases covered.